Sometimes every day stress can get a little overwhelming.  But how do you take a time out?  Join us for a Being Present: Mindfulness Workshop where parents and youth can learn some ways to calm down and take a moment to relax their minds and de-stress.  Several short meditations will be used to focus on breathing and being present in one’s daily life.  We will make a calming jar and do some yoga movements to help with de-stressing.  Cost is $5 per family.  To register call 815-235-4125 or go.illinois.edu/jsw.  Please dress in loose-fitting clothes and it’s optional to bring a mat.

Dates, Locations and Times:

Thursday, January 12: Jo Daviess County-Elizabeth Community Building (6:30-7:30 pm)

Thursday, January 19: Stephenson County-Pearl City Library (5:45 – 6:45 pm)

Tuesday, January 24: Winnebago County- Talcott Free Library (Rockton) (6 – 7 pm)

If you would like to learn more about our program, please call our Stephenson County Extension office at 815-235-4125 or check out our website at: web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw

About 4-H: Illinois 4-H strives to help youth learn skills for living. 4-H programs are offered in every Illinois county by University of Illinois Extension. Illinois 4-H aims to impact the lives of 250,000 youth each year through sustained learning clubs and groups and short-term programming. 4-H is a community of seven million young people around the world learning leadership, citizenship, & life skills.  For more information, contact University of Illinois Extension-Stephenson County at 815-235-4125.