Homemaker Club Notes:

Several of you have asked for Annmarie’s home address so that you can send her a card, it is 9678 Drennon Road, Campbellsburg, KY 40011.

And have a look at this:  BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES FOR KENTUCKY

Senior Series-Small Steps started March 1: Everywhere we turn we hear about the benefits of exercise and how it can help our health and the quality of our life. But the question for many people, especially sedentary individuals, is what kind of exercise is safe for me to do and where can I find it. One of the important aspects of starting any exercise program is starting off slowly and gradually building up your exercise level. The Henry County Extension Service will again be offering a proven, tested method of easy exercise that is designed especially for the over 50 bunch. The program is called Senior Series-Small Steps, a lifetime fitness program for the “living longer” population. As the name indicates, Senior Series-Small Steps is a call back, a revival, a renewal of the movements learned or experienced in youth. Class started March 1 and runs through June and is held from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Extension office-generally on W-W-F but call for a complete schedule. Stop by and see if Senior Series-Small Steps is for you. New participants pay $30. It is not too late to join-we also welcome people to stop by and try a class to see if it is of interest to you.

March 23: Understanding those Food Labels: Food labels provide us with information about the ingredients and nutritional composition of the product, however, many are not aware of the wealth of nutrition information present on the labels and may not be making use of them. So plan to attend this interesting program which is the leader training for April club lessons but is also open to the public. Our guest presenter will be Chris Duncan, Oldham County Extension Agent and it will be taught here at the Extension Office at 1:30.

March 30-Fifth Tuesday by Pleasureville Florist: Our next Fifth Tuesday program will be held on Tuesday, March 30 at 6:30 at Twin Oaks Assisted Living (located right next to Homestead Nursing Center). We have held our last several “Fifth Tuesday” programs there and it is not only a delightful setting but allows the residents the opportunity to attend also. The program will be presented by Mike and Norma Yount of Pleasureville Florist. It will be on the care and arrangement of flowers and may also include some bow tying! Following the program we will again enjoy some nice refreshments. There is no charge but so that we can plan seating and food please call us at 845-2811 to register!

April 20 & 21: Jabez Leadership Skills Retreat- “Bloom Where You Are Planted" is the theme this year. Cost is $75 and the program starts with lunch on Tuesday. That afternoon there will be a program on “Separating Perennials” and a craft class on a Dogwood Blossom Pin, after dinner there will be another Flower Pin class. Wednesday starts with Breakfast, a Senior Series-Small Steps Demo, and a fascinating program by Ken Culp a UK Specialist on called “Growing at Every Age” that will zero in on intergenerational differences (I have heard the program and it is great!).

April 27: Kentucky Quilt Trail: this program will update you on the Barn Quilt Project that is up and running throughout the state. This will serve as the leader training for May club lessons but is open to the public. The program will be taught by Trimble County Extension Agent, Jane Proctor here at the Extension Office at 1:30.

Area Homemaker Web site: If you are on-line you may want to check out the Area Website for Extension Homemakers at: http://ces.ca.uky.edu/bullitt/areahomemakers State Homemaker Web site: http://www.ca.uky.edu/hes/fcs/keha/index.htm Also don’t forget if you would like you can receive your newsletter via email. Just email me at: mgarriso@uky.edu State Homemaker Web site: http://www.ca.uky.edu/hes/fcs/keha/index.htm

An Introduction to the 2010 Census
Counting Everyone Once — and Only Once — and In the Right Place

The foundation of our American democracy is dependent on fair and equitable representation in Congress. In order to achieve an accurate assessment of the number and location of the people living within the nation’s borders, the U.S. Constitution mandates a census of the population every 10 years.

The census population totals determine which states gain or lose representation in Congress. It also determines the amount of state and federal funding communities receive over the course of the decade. 2010 Census data will directly affect how more than $4 trillion is allocated to local, state and tribal governments over the next 10 years. In order for this funding allocation to be accomplished fairly and accurately, the goal of the decennial census is to count everybody, count them only once, and count them in the right place. The facts gathered in the census also help shape decisions for the rest of the decade about public health, neighborhood improvements, transportation, education, senior services and much more.

Reaching an Increasingly Diverse Population

The goal of the 2010 Census is to count all residents living in the United States on April 1, 2010. The U.S. Census Bureau does not ask about the legal status of respondents in any of its surveys and census programs. To help ensure the nation’s increasingly diverse population can answer the questionnaire accurately and completely, about 13 million bilingual Spanish/English forms will be mailed to housing units in neighborhoods identified as requiring high levels of Spanish assistance. Additionally, questionnaires in Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Vietnamese and Russian as well as language guides in 59 languages will be available on request.

10 Questions, 10 Minutes to Complete

With one of the shortest questionnaires in history, the 2010 Census asks for name, gender, age, race, ethnicity, relationship, and whether you own or rent your home. It takes only about 10 minutes for the average household to complete. Questions about how we live as a nation our diversity, education, housing, jobs and more are now covered in the American Community Survey, which is conducted every year throughout the decade and replaces the Census 2000 long-form questionnaire. Responses to the 2010 Census questionnaire are required by law. All responses are used for statistical purposes only, and all are strictly confidential. For more information, visit the 2010 Census Web site at <http://www.census.gov/2010>.

Important Note: After the ice storm disaster it became apparent that we need a listing of county residents who might need some special attention. So in preparation for natural disasters, Henry County Disaster and Emergency Service would like to take a survey of Henry County Citizens who are medically disabled. Examples include being confined to a wheel chair, being on oxygen, etc. If you are medically disabled, or know of someone who is please fill out the form (at this link) and mail it to: Henry County DES, PO BOX 202, New Castle, KY 40050