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Family & Consumer Sciences


ElevateFREE and FUN educational workshops for ALL couples!
Elevate

Elevate-Taking Your Relationship to the Next Level!

FREE and FUN educational workshops for ALL couples!

In a couple relationship? Want to participate?

We have virtual workshops scheduled to start in July, and more virtual workshops will be scheduled to start in October and November. Visit ElevateCouplesGeorgia.com/ to see if you and your partner would like to elevate your relationship. If so, click apply to start the registration process. One of our project team members will follow—up to enroll you in the workshop of your choice. And, it pays to elevate your relationship! If you and your partner are eligible, you can qualify for all of the incentives that couples enrolled in the program receive when they complete the 12-hour program and the evaluation surveys. All information provided during registration and on the surveys is kept confidential.

Learn more at ElevateCouplesGeorgia.com

Learn more and sign up with code 31415-3

Hav questions?  Call us at 912-238-2960

 

What Couples Receive:
• Eight, 90-minute sessions of fun!
• Learn the seven core skills and qualities for
relationship success.
• Opportunity to connect with and learn from
other couples.
• Your relationship is elevated to the next level!

Choose a Format That Works for You:
• In-person workshops are available in select
counties across Georgia
• Virtual workshop options allow participation
from the comfort of your own home
• Both options include 12 hours of guided
activities, lively discussions, and lots of time
to connect with your partner
• BOTH partners must participate

It “Pays” to Elevate your Relationship:
• The more classes you both attend, the more
you receive.
• Up to $160 e-gift card per couple for
completing all 8 sessions.
• Up to $95 in e-gift cards for each partner
who participates in the research.
• That’s $350 total per couple!


Upcoming Events

  • Sep 16 - Sep 17 Forestry Field Day, Southeast District https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/forestry-judging-forestry-field-day/
    • Guyton, GA - (20.0 Miles)
  • Oct 27 One Day ServSafe Manager Certification Course and Exam Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe Manager Certification Course and exam at the Tattnall County Extension Office in Reidsville, Ga. The content for this course will be delivered in one day with the exam directly following completion of course material. Course topics include food safety at all stages, facilities and pest management, cleaning, sanitizing, and more! Time: 8:30AM-6:00PM (lunch on your own) Registration: $150 (Includes 8 hours of instruction, course book, study materials, and certification exam) Books and materials must be picked up no later than 2 weeks prior to class date! Class may be cancelled or rescheduled due to low participation. For more information: Contact Sandy Riner at 912-557-6724 or Sandy.Riner@uga.edu
    • Reidsville, GA - (54.0 Miles)
  • Nov 5 - Nov 6 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Lyons Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging is a competitive judging contest where 4-H’ers learn about cotton as an agriculture commodity in our state as well as to promote cotton through commercials or advertisements. 4-H’ers gain skills in making rational decisions when purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources. https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/healthy-living-contests/cotton-boll-and-consumer-judging/
    • Lyons, GA - (65.0 Miles)

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