NEWSLETTER. January Calendar at a Glance. Follow us online! Family & Consumer Sciences. No school, no meetings! Snow Policy

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1 Family & Consumer Sciences NEWSLETTER January 2019 Jessamine County 95 Park Drive Nicholasville, KY (859) Fax: (859) Jessamine.ca.uky.edu Calendar at a Glance Hello Reader- Jan. 8th Jan. 8th Jan. 14th Jan. 16th Jan. 16th Jan. 21st Jan. 21st Jan. 22nd Jan. 24th Jan. 28th Jan. 30th Feb. 1st. Hearts N' Hands Club Meeting, 10 a.m. Happy Club Meeting 6:30 p.m. Sit N' Sew, 10 a.m. 4-H Mothers Meeting,9:30 a.m. Area Homemaker Council Mtg, 9:30 a.m. Edgewood Evenings Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, office closed Homemaker Council Meeting, 6 p.m. Homemaker Leader Lesson, 5:30 p.m. Sit N' Sew, 10 a.m. Lunch N' Learn, 12 p.m. Cultural Arts Contest, 9:30 a.m. Snow Policy Happy New Year to you! I hope 2018 treated you well and you are ready for the new year! In 2019, I hope to see you at the Extension Office with the various programs we will be offering! I appreciate the feedback I have received in regards to programming and I will be sure to fulfill requests during the first few months in 2019! Be on the lookout for a four week series of Beginners' Sewing classes offered after working hours, nutrition classes, Electric Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer classes, another cake decorating class, and more! If you would like to see other programs, please let me know by ing me at karli.jessie@uky.edu. Thank you for your continued support of Cooperative Extension and I am very excited to serve you again in 2019! Please, stop by the office and say hi! When Jessamine County Schools are closed due to snow, Homemaker events and Family and Consumer Sciences Programs are cancelled. No school, no meetings! Sincerely, Jessamine County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Follow us online! **We post all classes on our Facebook page and website! Following us online is an easy way to stay "in the know" with Jessamine County FCS Extension. Search Jessamine County Family and Consumer Sciences on Facebook and like our page to stay up to date on upcoming events. University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Podcast: Check out our county website for a variety of information:

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4 2019 Jessamine County Cultural Arts Contest February 1st (February 15th snow date) Registration: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Pickup: 2:00-3:00 p.m. Please review the copy of this year's categories. Winning entries in the county go on to the Area Homemakers' Cultural Arts Contest. All Jessamine County Extension Homemakers are welcomed to enter their items. If you are not a Homemaker but would like to enter, call the office at on how to join Homemakers. REMINDER: Homemaker Council Meeting January 22nd 6 p.m. John Nickel Room Depression during the winter months and how families can help Some people call it the winter blues. Some people call it Seasonal Affective Disorder. No matter what you call it, the symptoms include feelings of being depressed during the coldest and darkest months of the year. According to Mental Health America, about 5 percent of the United States population experiences seasonal depression. The vast majority of people with seasonal depression are women. Researchers are not sure what causes seasonal-affective issues during the colder months of the year. However, two of the most likely causes are reduced sunlight and increased levels of the sleep-related hormone melatonin, production of which goes up in the dark. These are some symptoms to look out for in your loved ones: depression, anxiety, mood changes, trouble sleeping, overly tired, overeating or changes in appetite, problems getting along with others, Irritability or avoiding social contact. There are several ways you can help a loved one who is coping with seasonal-related depression. The most helpful thing of all is outdoor activities. It might be cold, but being outside even just a short time during daylight hours can be a very big help. Invite a loved one to go on a walk. Maximize the sunlight coming into your indoor spaces. Think about rearranging furniture. Open curtains. Move desks or chairs closer to windows. Encourage the person to get indirect sunlight. Let the person know that you are there for them and are willing to listen. Sometimes people with seasonal-related issues feel like others do not understand. Friends might downplay the sufferer s depression or tell them to get over it. Reassure the person that you believe their depression is very real. Take a winter vacation to a warmer and sunnier location if possible. Plan a day of the person s favorite activities to help keep them focused. Board games, puzzles, and crafts can be great because they stimulate the brain. Cook a favorite food or treat. This goes a long way toward making someone feel loved and important. It can also help if the person is not eating well. There are also some great ideas to help a loved one prevent or reduce symptoms: begin light therapy in the early fall before the onset of symptoms, increase exercise in the early fall before the onset of symptoms, increase the amount of light at home, meditate and practice other stress management techniques, increase time spent outside, visit climates that have more sun. If a person is showing signs of severe seasonal-related depression, encourage them to get help from a doctor or therapist. In more severe circumstances an antidepressant, light therapy, or even hospitalization could be needed. Never downplay what they are feeling. If you think someone is suicidal, talk to them and ask them about it. Talking about it does not cause someone to act on their thoughts. Encourage them to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at Source: Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Senior Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development

5 University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Cooperative Extension Service EAT BETTER FOR LESS BRING A FRIEND AND JOIN US FOR: HANDS-ON ACTIVITY + COOKING DEMOS + TIPS AND TOOLS PROGRAM PERKS: Get new recipes to use at home Money-saving tips at the grocery Prepare great tasting foods your family will love Kitchen tools to help you prepare food at home FUN! THERE 15 NO COST TO PARTICIPATE! Topic: Healthy Choices for Every Body Date&Time: Cooperative Extension Service Agriculture and Natural Resources Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Youth Development Community and Economic Development January 23rd, :30-6:30 PM \ISi} : '.; "''' Putting Healthy Food Within Reach Assistance Program Location: Contact: Healthy Choices EVERY This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP. Educational programs of Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. University of Kentucky, Kentucky State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Kentucky Counties, Cooperating. LEXINGTON, KY Disabilities BODY Jessamine County Extension Office Room C Shelby Sipes, SNAP-Ed (859) accommodated with prior notification.

6 January 2019 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Hearts N Hands Meeting 10 a.m Sit N Sew 10 a.m MLK Jr. Day Office is Closed Edgewood Evening Meeting 6:30 p.m Sit N Sew 10 a.m. Happy Meeting in a member s home 6:30 p.m H Mothers Meeting in a member s home 9:30 p.m. Area Homemaker Council Meeting at Lincoln County Extension Office 9:30 a.m Homemaker Council Meeting 6 p.m Lunch N Learn 12 p.m. Ag Center Room C The Truth About Fats 5:30 p.m. Ag Center Room C 31 1 Homemaker Cultural Arts Contest look inside newsletter for details **All programs/events take place at Extension Office unless otherwise stated.

7 CULTURAL ARTS AND HERITAGE CULTURAL ARTS EXHIBIT Criteria for Judging: A. Three-dimensional art, decorative painting, drawing, art painting, and ceramics. 1) Originality 2) Artistic promise 3) Technique 4) Composition B. Apparel, basketry, beading, counted cross stitch, crochet, embroidery, felting, holiday decorations, jewelry, knitting, natural art, needlepoint, pillows, quilts, recycled art, rug making, toy/doll making, wall or door hanging, weaving, and miscellaneous. 1) Originality 2) Workmanship 3) Color harmony 4) Beauty of design 5) General appearance. C. Photography 1) Originality 2) Content 3) Clarity 4) Technical competence 5) Composition D. Scrapbooking Please indicate page(s) to be judged if entire scrapbook is sent. Contest is limited to one-page and two-page layouts only. 1) Balance and symmetry 2) Color coordination 3) Quality of photography 4) Use of space 5) Neatness 6) Lettering 7) Journaling 8) Use of embellishment 9) Does it tell a story Handbook 44 July 2015

8 CULTURAL ARTS EXHIBIT CATEGORIES Categories Subcategories 1. APPAREL... Novelty Basic Sewing Quilted Pieced Appliquéd Accessory 2. ART, 3-DIMENSIONAL... Carving Sculpture 3. ART, NATURAL... Wood Other 4. BASKETRY... Plain Dyed Material Novelty Miniature (under 4 inch) Cane 5. BEADING... Non-jewelry Item/Wearable Knitting or Crochet with Beads Bead-weaving Miscellaneous 6. CERAMICS...Hand-formed Molded Pre-made 7. COUNTED CROSS STITCH Count & Under Count Specialty Cloth (linens, etc.) 8. CROCHET... Yarn Thread 9. DOLL/TOY MAKING... Porcelain/China Cloth Handmade Toy other than Porcelain/China or Cloth 10. DRAWING... Pastels Pen & Ink Pen & Ink with Oil Roughing Pencil or Charcoal-Black Pencil-Color 11. EMBROIDERY... Basic Embroidery Crewel Candle Wicking Smocking Ribbon Machine Embroidery Swedish Tatting/Lace Making Miscellaneous 12. FELTING*... Wet Method Needle Method 13. HOLIDAY DECORATIONS... Spring Summer Autumn Winter Handbook 42 June 2018

9 CULTURAL ARTS EXHIBIT CATEGORIES (continued) 14. JEWELRY... Original Design Beaded Mixed Media (wire, chain maille, mixed with beads) 15. KNITTING... Hand 16. NEEDLEPOINT... Cloth Canvas Plastic 17. PAINTING, ART... Oil Acrylic Water Color 18. PAINTING, CHINA 19. PAINTING, DECORATIVE... Wood Metal Other 20. PHOTOGRAPHY... Black & White (mounted & framed) Color (mounted & framed) 21. PILLOWS** 22. QUILTS*** Machine Appliqué (machine quilted) Hand Appliqué (hand quilted) Hand Pieced (hand quilted) Machine Pieced (hand quilted) Machine Pieced (machine quilted) Novelty (stenciled, embroidered, miniature, etc.) (hand quilted) Novelty (stenciled, embroidered, miniature, etc.) (machine quilted) Baby or Lap (hand quilted) Technology Based (hand or machine quilted) Miscellaneous (hand or machine quilted) 23. RECYCLED ART (Include a before and after picture)... Clothing Household Other 24. RUG MAKING 25. SCRAPBOOKING****... Heritage Layout Family Layout Miscellaneous Layout Collage Layout 26. WALL or DOOR HANGING... Fabric Other 27. WEAVING... Loom Hand (macramé, caning) 28. MISCELLANEOUS (Items not included in other categories listed, otherwise they will be disqualified) * All felted items should be entered in the Felting category under one of the subcategories. Items that have been knitted or crocheted and wet felted should not be entered in Knitting or Crochet. ** The pillow category is for pillows made using techniques not included in other categories. Patchwork and quilted pillows are examples that may be entered in this category; however, needlepoint and embroidered pillows should be entered in their respective categories. ***Quilts must be completely done by the KEHA member exhibitor. This includes quilting. **** Scrapbooking entries are limited to 1 or 2 pages. If the entire scrapbook is sent, please designate pages to be judged. Handbook 43 June 2018