OSU Extension's Strenthening OK Families Newsletter

March/April 2022

Strengthening Oklahoma Families

Pottawatomie County

Celebrate OHCE members during National Volunteer Month

It’s always good to show appreciation to volunteers, and there’s no better time to do that than National Volunteer Month, which takes place in April.

Oklahoma Home and Community Education members know a thing or two about volunteering. Since its origination in 1935, group members have worked hard to make families more resilient, raised money for scholarships for local high-school students, sewed thousands and thousands of face masks in the height of the pandemic and so much more.

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Emergency stress-stoppers are actions to help you defuse stress in the moment. You may need different stress-stoppers for different situations, and sometimes it helps to combine them.

Here are some stress relievers:

Count to 10 before you speak or react.
Take a few slow, deep breaths until you feel your body un-clench a bit.
Go for a walk, even if it’s just to the restroom and back. It can give you a chance to think things through.
Try a quick meditation or prayer to get some perspective.
If it’s not urgent, sleep on it and respond tomorrow. This works especially well for stressful emails and social media trolls.
Walk away from the situation for a while, and handle it later once things have calmed down.
Break down big problems into smaller parts. Take one step at a time.
Turn on some chill music or an inspirational podcast to help you deal with road rage.
Take a break to pet the dog, hug a loved one or do something to help someone else.
Work out or do something active. Exercise is a great antidote for stress.

Spring Educational Event

April 25, 2022

Murray County Extension Office

3490 West Hwy 7

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Registration fee $10.00,

includes lunch.

Educational Topics to be covered…

The lost art of the

covered dish

Exploring the Dutch Caribbean

Honoring our Flag and Veterans

Hands-On Workshop:

Bread Making & Baking

Lesson Provided by OK Wheat Commission

OHCE Events!

Spring County Council Meeting

April 7, 2022

9:00am—12:00pm

Tecumseh First Assembly of God

104 S. 4th Street, Tecumseh

Style Show—Outfit for under $10!

Educational Program—Kori Perez, Blue Zones Project

Group Duties:

Courtesy, Registration and Devotion—Dale

Door Prizes and Program—Down Home Friends

Decoration and Food—MOMS

15 Minute Sheet Pan - Lemon Pepper Chicken

Contact the Extension Office at 273-7683

or [email protected]

Please notify the OSU Extension Office if you need any special accommodations while attending any of our events and activities 14 days prior to the event

Family & Consumer Sciences helps communities,

families, youth and individuals address issues of health, wealth and well-being through research-based Extension education and programs that are proven to work.

Oklahoma State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, State and Local Governments cooperating. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a veteran, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.