KRUG: Extension learning opportunities around the corner – Hays Post

Donna Krug is the District Director and Family and Consumer Science Agent for K-State Research and Extension Cottonwood District.

The past10 days havebeena whirlwind of activity. Our Program Development Committee met to welcome Monique, our new Family and Community Wellness agent in the Hays office. Conversation was lively as we planned forsomeissue-basedprogramming in the months ahead.Then three days onour K-Statecampus participating in an agent update reinforced the important work we doin Extensionrelated to health and wellness in our communities.

We have all heard ita lot.The pandemic changed the way we do business. A hiring freeze with K-State Research and Extensionwas liftedlate last year so many of the open Family and Community Wellness positions have been filled.There was good energy among the newhiresat our conferenceand I loved it.I found out that many of them have an interest in some of the things I ampassionateabout. As my Extension career winds down and I retire early next year,I have a full schedule of classes and workshops to lead.

The fermentation workshop I mentioned in last weeks column now has a waiting list, so I am hoping to offer another session later this fall.Severalcolleagues at K-State asked if I wouldprovide a train the trainer workshop for them to learn about fermentation so that is also in the works.

Then there is the signature program I have enjoyed teaching since Iwas trainedin 2012; Stay Strong Stay Healthy. This eight-week programis designedto help older adults improve their strength,flexibility,and balance. When our class starts the last week of September,wellbe missing Reta Brack, who passed away this summer. Reta sat in the front row of every SSSH class I led, and likemanyof the other participants, enjoyed the socialization as much as the exercises.To register for the last Stay Strong Stay Healthy workshop that I will be leading, you will want to call our office to reserve your spot. The cost is $20 and class sizeislimited.

I will be leading a one-hour Medicare Update at our Great Bend activity center on October 12th. As more people become eligible for Medicare it isa good timeto review the basic parts of Medicare. My husband John, and I will also beproviding appointments during open enrollment (October 15 December 7) to help people review their prescription drug plan in either the Great Bend or Hays offices.

Besidesthe face-to-faceprogramsthat Extension iswell-known for,watch our CottonwoodDistrict website andFacebook page for messages and links to on-line learning resources that you cantake advantage whenever you havea fewspare moments.

Who would have guessed that when my Extension career started in Barton County in July 1989 (and I typed my column on a typewriter) that I would be talking about websites,internet links, and Zoom meetingsin 2022? Whilea lothas changed technology wise, a lot remains the same.K-State Research and Extensionand the Cottonwood Districtstill want to be your go-to source forresearch-basedinformation tohelp improve your life!

Donna Krug is the District Director and Family and Consumer Science Agent for K-State Research and Extension Cottonwood District. You may reach her at (620)792-1910 or[emailprotected]

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KRUG: Extension learning opportunities around the corner - Hays Post