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UGA Extension Office

Family & Consumer Sciences

Upcoming Classes and Events


Elevate - Taking Your Relationship to the Next Level

ELEVATE is a no cost relationship education program for all couples in committed relationships.

During our 12-hour program, you and your partner will engage in fun activities with other couples and learn skills you can use to:

  • Better manage stress
  • Strengthen your connection with each other
  • Deal with differences in healthy ways
  • "Elevate" the quality of your relationships

Apply for a workshop and join the hundreds of other Georgia couples we have already helped to achieve their relationship goals!

To learn more, call 706-542-9004 or visit ElevateCouplesGeorgia.com

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Rite Bite Diabetes Cooking School

Classes will take place on Thursday evenings, November 7, 14, and 21 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Habersham County Extension Office (555 Monroe St, Clarkesville - behind Woods Furniture).  This research-based curriculum from UGA specialists covers strategies for managing diabetes through dietary change.  Participants will get HANDS-ON experience cooking diabetes-friendly recipes.  No cost, but please        pre-register Rite Bite Diabetes Cooking School Registration

Questions - contact Susie Medina, 706-754-2318 or susie.burton@uga.edu

Right Bite Diabetes Cooking School Flyer


"Rightsizing: Dealing with Sentimental Clutter" Webinar

"Rightsizing: Dealing with sentimental clutter" was developed by the University of Georgia Extension, Mississippi State University and the University of Connecticut Extension.  The primary instructors for this webinar are Jasmine Harris Speight (Mississippi State University Extension), Laura Smith (UGA Extension), and Susan Moore (UGA Extension).  The rightsizing webinar follows our initial webinar "Clutter Curious," that was on October 10. 

You are invited to a free webinar about how to "rightsize" your sentimental clutter. You will learn creative ways to reduce sentimental clutter and how you can help people as they age find ways to reduce their possessions, so their families don't have to deal with everything.  When you register you will be sent a link for the webinar, which will be on November 14th from 11:00 to 12:00 (eastern time).  You can register at this link:

 Rightsizing dealing with sentimental clutter registration


FACS Staff

Extension Publications

Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management
Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management (C 1042) Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.
The Role of Music in Brain Development
The Role of Music in Brain Development (C 1053-06) Children who grow up listening to music develop strong music-related connections in the brain. Some of these music pathways actually affect the way we think. Listening to classical music seems to improve our spatial reasoning, at least for a short time. And learning to play an instrument may have an even longer effect on certain thinking skills. Here is some information on how music affects our brains and ideas on how to help nurture children's love of music.
So Easy To Preserve
So Easy To Preserve (B 989) The 6th edition of this popular book is available for purchase only. The 388-page book covers topics on Preserving Food, Canning, Pickled Products, Sweet Spreads and Syrups, Freezing and Drying. There are 10 new products and two revised product recommendations in this edition. It's suitable for both new and veteran food preservers. Information on how to purchase this for-sale publication is available at: http://setp.uga.edu
The Importance of Play in Baby's Brain Development
The Importance of Play in Baby's Brain Development (C 1053-10) Play is one of the most essential activities babies do. Through play, babies and young children have the opportunity to experience new things and practice existing skills, which strengthens networks of brain connections. This publication explains what babies learn while playing and what you can do to help build brain connections through play.
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