CATLIN, Ill - There are many joys that can be experienced in winter, from the holidays, snow, and festive events. However, even with the positivity of the holiday season, the stress of it all can be a bit too much to handle. Winter can also bring the chill temperatures and an increased need to stay at home for extended periods, effectively in isolation, which can impact one’s mental health as well.
Here is where the University of Illinois Extension can help. This winter, join Family Life Educator Emily Harmon for the Winter Wellness miniseries. These sessions will be held at the Catlin Public Library (101 Mapleleaf Dr., Catlin, IL 61817)
Session 1: Stress Relief for the Holidays
Wednesday, December 3 | 10 AM – 11 AM
Participants will learn about different ways to help alleviate stress, so they can get back to enjoying the holiday season.
Session 2: Dementia Friends
Wednesday, January 7 | 10 AM – 11 AM
Participants will learn how dementia affects communities and how to make a difference in the lives of those living with it.
To register for Stress Relief Through the Holidays, visit go.illinois.edu/HolidayStressRelief.
To register for Dementia Friends, visit go.illinois.edu/DementiaFriendsCatlin.
Both sessions are free, but registration is required.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact Emily Harmon at ebaine@illinois.edu or 217-333-7672.
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.