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Home Economics Programming

Quay County's Extension Home Economics Program helps strengthen families lives. In a rapidly changing world, the challenges facing individuals and families in Quay county are great. We strive to develop programs to deal with complex issues facing local families. We are helping people build leadership and other skills. We teach through group training sessions and local programs and community projects. We are dedicated to solving community needs, concerns and issues.

Extension Association of Quay County

The Quay County Extension Clubs are an active and vital part of the County Extension Home Economics programs. There are 5 clubs in Quay County. Each month the clubs have an educational program provided by the Extension Home Economist. The Extension clubs assist with many projects in their communities. The council meets 6 times a year and holds 4 special county wide activities. Membership is open to anyone who is interested. To visit a club near you, call 461-0562 or email Brenda and we will link you up. Programs planned for 2008 are: January - Building Your Family Health History Tree. February - Add Some Rice to Your Life. March - Air Ducts: Do You Need to Clean Them? June - Adverse Drug-Drug and Food-Drug Medication. November - Sensory Changes. In addition, Quay County will be hosting both the District and State Meetings this year. Join Us.

Conchas Dam Club Meets on the Second Thursday at the Baptist Mission. President is Jeanne Kelly.

Forrest Everybody's Club Meets on the Third Monday at the Forrest Fire Station. President is LaNell Leatherwood.

Logan Club Meets on the Second Thursday at the Logan Senior Center. President is Nina Lynn.

Tabosa Club meets on the Fourth Tuesday at various homes. President is Betty Bason.

Wheatland Club meets on the Second Tuesday at San Jon Senior Center. President is Gloria Jenkins.

Extension Food, Nutrition and Health Programs in Quay County

Programming for People With Diabetes

To help families in Quay County the Quay County Extension Service offers workshops for diabetics. Also available is a Lending Library of Resources for Diabetics. Books and videos are available for a 2 week check out. Beginning in October 2007, a newsletter especially for people with diabetes will be mailed out. To be added to the list, called the Quay County Extension Office at 461-0562. Yearly cooking schools are offered for Diabetics in February. The School called Kitchen Creations features many great recipes and some good information on how to incorporate everyday food into a balanced diabetic diet.

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IDEAS IN COOKING AND NUTRITION (ICAN)

The ICAN (Ideas in Cooking And Nutrition) Program offers food preparation, safety, and buying information to families on food stamps. Weekly classes are available at various locations and information is available in the lobby of the Tucumcari Income Support Division office. Interested people may call 461-0562 to find out when and where the next series of classes begins. This program is funded in part by the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program.

Golden Treasures Series

Golden Treasures is a series of Programs presented monthly around the county geared toward Senior Citizens. In addition to the program presentations, there is a radio program and newspaper article about the same topic during the month. A handout is also available for those who are homebound or can not make it to one of the meetings. Call the Extension Office at 461-0562 for a copy of one of these handouts.

January - Building Your Family's Health History Tree

February - Brain Blitz

March - Safe Food at Home

April - Using Less Salt

May - Cholesterol

June - Emergency Preparedness for Seniors

July - Adverse Drug-Drug and Food-Drug mix-ups

August - No program, enjoy the County Fair

July Schedule:

Radio Program - July 2 at 7:40 a.m.

House Senior Center - July 8 at noon

San Jon Senior Center - July 9 at 8:30 a.m.

Logan Senior Center - July 3 at 11:45 a.m.

Tucumcari Senior Center - July 2 at 10:30 a.m.

Quay County Maternal, Child and Community Health Council

Maternal, Child, and Community Health Planning Council is at Work in Quay County. The council addresses many health issues in the county through volunteer committee work. The council meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 11:30 at various locations. Call 461-4218 for information.

The Extension Service Collaborates with the MCCH Council on a variety of projects including the Community Wellness Fair, Signs of Suicide Program, a Bullying Project, Avian Flu, Emergency Prepardness, and on improving Nutrition and Fitness in the community.

Quay County Tourism Council

The Quay County Tourism Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of the council is to provide a networking opportunity for any business or groups hoping to attract tourism business. The Council co-sponsors Quay County Heritage Dayze in September, holds business receptions, offers hospitality trainings, and works on projects to increase tourism in Quay County. The meetings are open to anyone who is interested. Call 461-0562 to join us.