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Healthier Living Colorado: Chronic Disease Self-Management
What: Whatever the diagnosis, this is the class that teaches and supports participants in making better choices and practicing self-management.
When: Fridays, Jan. 10 through Feb. 14
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Details: These classes are highly participatory, where mutual support and success build the participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain an active fulfilling life. This class was developed by Stanford University and will be conducted by local instructors Anne Leavitt and Bruce Carey
Kids Night Out
What: Evening activities for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade
When: Friday, Jan. 10
Time: 5:30 t0 8:30 p.m.
Where: Edwards Field House
Details: Cost is $20. Kids will enjoy a variety of activities which may include: anti-gravity center, gymnastics, rock climbing, Nintendo Wii, sports and more. Pizza, juice box and supervision are included.
Small Steps to Health and Wealth
What: Glenda Wentworth, Colorado State University extension agent, will discuss the links between health and wealth habits, and how making small changes can make a big difference in both aspects.
When: Monday, Jan. 13
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: Eagle Public Library
Details: Make 2014 your year to eat healthier, be more active, and give your finances a boost. This program will offer useful health and finance tips. Contact CSU extension office at 328-8630 or email glendawentworth@eaglecounty.us to register.
Art in the Afternoon
What: Arts and crafts for elementary age kids
When: Wednesday, Jan. 15
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Where: Eagle Public Library
Details: Note that the regular time for this event has been moved from Thursdays to Wednesdays.
TIPS Training
What: Colorado Mountain College has scheduled the TIPS training course, a renowned program for people employed in the alcohol service trade.
When: Tuesday, Jan. 21
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Colorado Mountain College in Edwards
Details: The course covers strategies for responsible alcohol service, including prevention of intoxication, underage drinking and drunk driving. A TIPS certification is valid for four years. For more information, call 970-569-2933 or visit http://www.coloradomtn.edu.
Explorers Club
What: Hands on science club for kids in third through fifth grades
When: Wednesday, Jan. 22
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Where: Eagle Public Library.
Details: Note that the regular club time has been moved from Thursdays to Wednesdays.
Lunch and Learn
What: Brown bag lunch and business education series hosted by the Eagle Chamber of Commerce
When: Thursday, Jan. 23
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Eagle Town Hall
Details: Participants should bring their own lunches, beverages and a dessert provided. This week’s topic is Peak Personal Performance in 2014.
Journal to the Self
When: Therapeutic journal writing workshop
When: Tuesday, Feb. 18
Time: 1 p.m.
Where: Eagle Public Library
Details: The workshop will be presented by local Licensed Professional Counselor Mary Merkling. Merkling is a certified instructor who studied Kathleen Adams, writer of Journal to the Self and founder of The Center for Journal Therapy. Participants are asked to bring a notebook and pen. Call 970-328-8800 to register.
Art Display
What: Soliciting local artists interested in displaying their work
Where: Gypsum Public Library
Details: Call 524-5080 for more information.
