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Food Safety during Healthy Kids Camp 2023-- two campers learning to safely cut veggies

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  • UF/IFAS Extension ServSafe Manager’s and Staff Safe Classes & Exams

    ServSafe Manager’s and Staff Safe Classes & Exams

    The University of Florida's Food Safety and Quality Program is dedicated to providing training that enables food managers and staff to offer Florida consumers food that is prepared in a clean and safe environment.

    If you or your staff is in need of ServSafe or Staff Safe training and certification, please contact Melanie Southerland at (850) 342-0187 or melmcafee@ufl.edu

     

  • Build Your Bones

    Start Date: April 1st, 2025

    Save The Date(s):

    April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, May 6th and 20th

    Fee: $? (CHECK ONLY)

    Build Your Bones is a 7-week series that covers:

    • Basics of osteoporosis
    • Tests to diagnose osteoporosis
    • Medications
    • Healthy eating tips
    • Nutrients important for bone health
    • Fall prevention
    • Balance exercises
    • Physical activity for bone health
    • Moving safely with osteoporosis
    To register, contact our Family Consumer Science Agent, Melanie Southerland, via email at melmcafee@ufl.edu or give the office a call at (850) 342-0187.

                                           

     

  • Monthly Health Lessons at the Senior Center

    Monthly Health Lessons at the Senior Center

    Every First Wednesday*: Nutrition Talk
    Time: 10:30 A.M. - 11:15 A.M.
    Location: 1155 N Jefferson St, Monticello, FL 32344 (Jefferson County Senior Center)

    This talk is available for 65+ seniors at the Jefferson County Senior Center. For more information, please contact Melanie Southerland at melmcafee@ufl.edu.

    Every Third Wednesday*: Brain Activity 
    Time: 10:30 A.M. - 11:15 A.M.
    Location: 1155 N Jefferson St, Monticello, FL 32344 (Jefferson County Senior Center)

    This activity is available for 65+ seniors at the Jefferson County Senior Center. For more information, please contact Melanie Southerland at melmcafee@ufl.edu.


    *NOTE: These event dates/times may change depending on the Senior Center schedule. Please contact Melanie Southerland at melmcafee@ufl.edu to inquire if there are any changes.

Contact Us to Register

Melanie Southerland
melmcafee@ufl.edu
(850) 342-0187

Classes will be held at the Jefferson County Extension Office unless otherwise noted:
2729 W Washington Hwy
Monticello, FL 32344

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