Diabetes

Support groups meet monthly at the Kermit W. Graf Building in Riverhead to help people live with, and manage diabetes. No fee. Contact Sue Wilk, 631-727-7850, ext. 385 or srw32@cornell.edu for more information.

Six-week series of diabetes management classes are offered during the year at various community centers throughout Suffolk County. No fee. Contact Zahrine Bajwa, 631-727-7850, ext. 347 or zb12@cornell.edu for more information.

Diabetes Self-Management Series
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension is pleased to offer this free series of Diabetes Self Management classes designed to inform and help people learn to live with and manage their diabetes. Seating is limited. To register call 631-852-5193.

October 14, 21, 28, November 18, 25, and December 2
1:30 – 3:30 pm
Maxine S. Postal Tri-Community Health Center, Amityville

October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, and 19
1:30 – 3:30 pm
Wyandanch Public Library

October 21, 28, November 4 and 11 ***Sessions conducted in Spanish***
5:30 – 7:30 pm (please bring a light dinner or snack to these evening sessions)
South Brookhaven Family Health Center, Patchogue

November 8
The Eighth Annual East End Diabetes Forum
Learn the ABCs of diabetes management with workshops on nutrition, foot care, kidney education, and foot screenings. Sponsored by The American Diabetes Association, The Diabetes Resource Coalition of Long Island and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. Preregistration is required. For additional events and programs visit www.longislanddiabetes.org.
The Inn at East Wind, Wading River
$15
631-727-7850, ext. 340

Nutrition

EAT WELL SPEND LESS is a series of 6-8 nutrition, health and well-being sessions 30-60 minutes long. Classes, which are offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension educators in Spanish and English, are run throughout the year all over Suffolk County. No charge for food stamp, Head Start, WIC, and limited income families and caregivers of young children. Contact Zahrine Bajwa, 631-727-7850, ext. 347 or zb12@cornell.edu for more information or to schedule programs.

For locally grown produce, find a list of Suffolk County farmers markets here.

A Pick Your Own list, available here, gives information on local farms where fresh produce can be purchased.

For articles on food choices, food safety and nutrition that are written by and Extension educator for the Town of Babylon Senior Magazine, go here.

Updated: October 30, 2008

Suffolk County Farm

November 2
10:30 - noon
November in Nature Series: Winter Birding Walk
Take a bird walk with your family guided by a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator. Learn what birds live on Long Island all winter and how they survive the cold. Our master birder will offer tips to identify local species in your own backyard (bring your binoculars). Dress for weather. Warm cider will be served. For all ages.
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, Yaphank
$8 ($28 for the 4-part series)
631-852-4600

November 9
10:30 - noon
November in Nature Series: Build a Bird House and Become an Ornithologist
Build a birdhouse with a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator and sign up for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology “Project Feeder Watch.” Receive a research kit and learn how to collect data about bird populations. Your data could be published in scientific journals and contribute to bird conservation nationwide! (additional charge for Project Feeder Watch.) Dress for weather. Warm cider will be served. For all ages.
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, Yaphank
$8 ($28 for the 4-part series)
631-852-4600

November 16
10:30 - noon
November in Nature Series: Green All Winter Long
What is an evergreen? A conifer? Are all pine trees the same? Learn about the beautiful trees that give us foliage all year long with a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator. Dress for weather. Warm cider will be served. For all ages.
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, Yaphank
$8 ($28 for the 4-part series)
631-852-4600

November 23
10:30 - noon
November in Nature Series: Evergreen Holiday Wreath
Join a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator to gather coniferous plants from around the farm and then make a beautiful holiday wreath. Bring a metal coat hanger to use as a frame. Dress for weather. Warm cider will be served. For all ages.
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, Yaphank
$8 ($28 for the 4-part series)
631-852-4600

For Grandparents
and Grandchildren

November 15
10:00 am – noon
Preschool Program: Fishy Facts (ages 3-5)
Join a Cornell Cooperative Extension marine educator exploring the world of fish in this interactive program. Make a fun, fishy craft with your pre-schooler in a unique way to spend time together.
Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon
$22 per child (includes one adult)
631-587-2873

December 28
10:00 - noon
Preschool Program: Arctic Animals (ages 3-5)
Explore the frozen world of creatures that call the Arctic and Antarctic home with a marine educator from Cornell Cooperative Extension. How do they do it! Make a craft with your preschooler in a unique way to spend time together.
Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon
$22 per child (includes one adult)
631-587-2873

Marine

Shellfish Restoration
The Southold Project in Aquaculture Training (SPAT) is an ongoing non-profit community-based shellfish restoration effort that attracts seniors with a love of shellfish. For more information contact Tim Tetrault at 631-852-8660, ext. 34 or kwt4@cornell.edu.

November 13, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
OR
November 14, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Suffolk Project in Aquaculture Training: Yearly Review, Final Exam
Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center, Southold
631-852-8660

For Seniors in Community Living Centers
An ongoing Marine Activities Program for Seniors (MAPS) is offered to residents of senior community living centers. For more information, center directors may contact Rich at 631-852-8660, ext. 27.

Long-term Care

October 29
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Considering long-term care insurance? What you need to know before you buy!
Should you buy insurance? Which plan is best? Is long-term care insurance your best option? Participants will learn factors to consider when purchasing insurance, explore various financing options, and obtain valuable resource materials. A Cornell Cooperative Extension educator will provide essential, unbiased information when choosing a long-term care plan. Registration begins September 2. New York State does not endorse or recommend any specific insurance product or insurer; this program is solely intended to educate consumers about their choices.
H. Lee Dennison Building Media Room, Hauppauge
No Fee
631-727-7850, ext. 325 or cr224@cornell.edu