University of Guam extension nutritionist Tanisha Aflague shares a laugh with a participant of the first workshop of the Nihi ta Fanmama’tinas (Let’s Cook) series on Sept. 30, 2023. (Photo courtesy of the University of Guam)
Adults of all ages are invited to a six-session wellness class focused on embracing aging and cooking healthy meals. The class combines the curriculum of the Nihi ta Fanmama’tinas (Let’s Cook) and the Keys to Embracing Healthy Aging programs of University of Guam Cooperative Extension & Outreach.
The classes will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays from June 5–22 in the Agriculture & Life Sciences Building on the UOG campus. Led by Clarissa Barcinas and Katrina Macasaquit, each class will cover the following topics:
Wednesday, June 5
Cooking Theme: Let’s Chesa!
Wellness Topic: Positive Attitude and Eating Smart
Saturday, June 8
Cooking Theme: Let’s Bake!
Wellness Topic: Physical Activity and Brain Activity
Wednesday, June 12
Cooking Theme: Let’s Make Soup and Salad!
Wellness Topic: Social Activity and Tuning Into the Times
Saturday, June 15
Cooking Theme: Let’s Cook on a Budget!
Wellness Topic: Staying Safe and Stress Management
Wednesday, June 19
Cooking Theme: Let’s Cook Breakfast!
Wellness Topic: Financial Affairs and Sleep
Saturday, June 22
Cooking Theme: Let’s Cook Local!
Wellness Topic: Making Time for You
Each session has a registration fee of $10, and participants must register for all six sessions. The fee includes workshop materials and food samples.
To register, contact Jane Mendiola or Clarissa S.N. Barcinas at (671) 735-2020/9 or email csnbarcinas@triton.uog.edu.
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