FREEPORT, ILL.--The holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and connection. Yet for many older adults, it may also bring feelings of loneliness, grief, or added stress. Being separated from loved ones or facing the season with limited support can make this time of year feel especially challenging. Some may even say the holidays sometimes feel like a double-edged sword, bringing positive and negative stressors. However, preparing for them can make all the difference in how you experience the season, both emotionally and physically.
Let us help you make meaningful connections at the Stephenson County Senior Center, with our Healthy Holiday Habits program, presented by University of Illinois Extension, on Thursday, December 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. Connecting with others, especially during the holiday season can foster a sense of peace and belonging, whether attending family gatherings, community events, or simply sharing a meal with friends. However, it can also bring busy schedules, tempting treats, and emotional ups and downs, making it harder to stay on track with your wellness goals.
Join us as we share practical tips and strategies to help you navigate the holiday season, make healthier food choices, manage stress, prioritize self-care, build meaningful connections, and stay on track with your wellness goals, all while still enjoying the season.
There is no charge to attend Healthy Holiday Habits; however, pre-registration is required, and seating is limited. Register for this program by calling the University of Illinois Extension at (815) 235-4125 or visiting us online at go.illinois.edu/jsw. We hope to see you there, as we embrace this holiday season with more peace, purpose, and joy. Come for the knowledge, stay for the connection!
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.