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  1. Healthy Living with Chronic Conditions

    Aug. 31, 2022

    Healthy Living with Chronic Conditions phone workshop is a free, fun, weekly group talk sharing ideas on improving your health and strength by managing symptoms and concerns to keep doing or return to doing the activities that matter to you most. This program is proven to improve the health and well-being for people living with long-term, chronic health conditions. 

  2. Blast Off!

    Aug. 30, 2022

    During these 4 session virtual workshops, we use Active Parenting curriculum to introduce you to tools that may help you to raise responsible, confident children, and to navigate through issues that many parents struggle with.

    Each workshop focuses on a different age range, allowing you to customize your experience to fit the ages of your children. You are welcome to participate in more than one workshop.

  3. Generation Rx

    Aug. 19, 2022

    Generation Rx - Safe Medication Practices for Better Health

    Via Zoom - no registration needed

    Did you know that the misuse of prescription medications is one of our country’s most pressing public health problems, with adverse drug events being a significant issue for older adults? It’s true that prescription medications can help us live longer and healthier lives, but any medication has the potential to do harm—especially when misused.

  4. 2022 Friday Sampler - A Patchwork of Creative Ideas

    Aug. 19, 2022

    2022 FRIDAY SAMPLER – A Patchwork of Creative Ideas

    Friday August 26 - Darke County Fairgrounds - Youth Building

  5. Laugh for better health workshop at Worch Memorial Public Library

    Jul. 15, 2022

    “We love to laugh, loud and long and clear. We love to laugh, so ev’rybody can hear!” Just the words from the song, I love to laugh, from the movie Mary Poppins make us chuckle and brighten our mood. There is healing in laughter! This workshop is a hands-on learning experience focused on the physical and mental health benefits of incorporating laughter into our lives, no matter our age or our profession.

  6. Clutter-Free Living workshop at Arcanum Public Library

    Jul. 15, 2022

    How is your quality of life specifically related to clutter? Do you find yourself saying, “I can never find anything after I put it away.”  “I’m afraid to toss any paperwork – it has personal information on it.” “My spare bedroom, closets, and basement are full of junk that I need to go through.” I can’t get rid of this because it’s special.” If so, this workshop is for you!

  7. OSU Extension Offers Free Mental Health First Aid Training

    Jul. 15, 2022

    Local Area is Part of a National Initiative to Increase Mental Health Literacy for Adults working with Youth

  8. Clutter Free Living

    Jun. 16, 2022

    Clutter Free Living

    Arcanum Public Library

    Friday, July 22 at 1 p.m.

    Clearing clutter from our space can have a positive impact on our physical and mental well-being. Join Roseanne Scammahorn as she discusses the steps to a clutter free home.

    Topics of discussion will include: 

  9. Aging In Place

    Jun. 15, 2022

    Aging In Place

    New Madison Public Library

    Friday, July 8 at 1 p.m.

    Join Dr. Scammahorn as she discusses the affects the home environment has on

    overall wellness and how it impacts our ability to safely age in place.

  10. Cooking with Cast Iron

    Jun. 15, 2022

    Cooking with Cast Iron

    June 17th - 1 PM

    Arcanum Public Library

    The popularity of cast iron cookware is on the rise. Join Dr. Scammahorn as she discusses the pros and cons of cast iron cookware and gives tips and techniques for the use and care of your equipment. 

     

    To sign up contact the library at 937-692-8484

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