News & Notes
Fresh Conversations
What is Fresh Conversations?
Fresh Conversations provides a new, or fresh, newsletter each month. Each issue focuses on a current health topic and offers practical tips and sensible solutions to everyday problems that get in the way of doing what most people want to do: eat well and live well!
The newsletter provides up-to-date information to you from nutrition and health research. You will also find low-cost, healthy recipes, easy ways to be active at home, puzzles and games.Fresh Conversations is a social opportunity to connect with other older adults for a friendly discussion focused on nutrition and physical activity education. Join us right from the comfort of your home for a fun conversation that will help you learn how to maintain your health and independence during one of these sessions this month.
We are offering Fresh Conversations through conference calls or computer meetings (with or without a camera). Contact us today to find a Fresh Conversations meeting in your area!
Sample topics:
• Heart Disease Myths and Facts
• The Downlow on Processed Foods
• Keeping up with Diet Trends
Contact: Hailey Boudreau
Iowa Department of Public Health
(515)782-9451
hailey.boudreau@idph.iowa.gov
Who can attend Fresh Conversations?Any Iowan 60 years-old or older can participate in Fresh Conversations meetings, especially those who are interested in positively transforming their personal health! Not 60+ but you still want to get involved? Fresh Conversations is always looking for volunteers to help lead our meetings.
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Veterans Virtual Coffeehouse | Mondays, 8-9am
CALLING ALL VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES
Start your week with the Veterans Business Outreach Center’s President, Darcella Craven, and some of the country’s top business professionals, for their weekly virtual coffeehouse series. The informal chats will cover various topics from Business Finance, Marketing Your Business, Servant Leadership, and much more.
Register and learn more here.
They are held every Monday from 8:00AM to 9AM (CST) until December 28, 2020
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Maiden Voyage Tours Sunset Cruises
Maiden Voyage Tours is offering sunset cruises on Saturdays and Sundays at 7pm, launching from Marquette. Book online today or call 563-880-8970 for an unforgettable Mississippi River experience!
Clayton County Farmers Markets
Warmer weather is here and with it, farmers markets! Find fresh produce, flowers, and more at one of Clayton County’s seven markets!
Explore Iowa State Parks from Home
2020 marks the centennial of Iowa state parks. Visiting parks is a little different right now, so here’s some suggestions for enjoying your favorite state park — and maybe discover a new one — from your own home.
100th Anniversary on Iowa PBS
Looking for your next TV show? Watch special editions of Iowa Outdoors featuring state parks. Also enjoy “Iowa by Air” and “Trail in a Minute” videos with one-of-a-kind views of state parks on Iowa PBS.
Vintage prints from Iowa Artist
Check out these beautiful prints from Iowa artist John Bosley. Bozz Prints has created vintage-style state park artwork to celebrate the centennial. Visit the Bozz Prints website to see prints, postcards and stickers featuring 10 of Iowa’s iconic state parks.
Iowa State Parks Book
Searching for a new book? Get a copy of Iowa State Parks produced by the Iowa Parks Foundation and published by the University of Iowa Press.
This book provides an encyclopedia-like overview of parks in Iowa, including ecological resources and history. Get your copy.
Learn more.
Food Pantry in Edgewood
Edgewood Cornerstone Family Practice Food Pantry
101 S. Washington St., Edgewood, IA
563-252-3215 or 563-880-8461.
Call in your order and it will be delivered the next day the clinic is open.
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Child Care Resource & Referral: Child Care Openings
Child Care Services
CCR&R is your resource for all things child care!
Parent Referral Hotline
855-244-5301 or www.iowaccrr.org/families
Parent Specialists offer referrals to parents for information on child care openings for home and center-based child care and no-cost education and guidance on selecting the best child care program for your families.
Map for Child Care Programs with Vacancies
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The Department of Human Services along with Child Care Resource & Referral are updating this list daily for essential staff to access.
Resources for Child Care Businesses
www.iowaccrr.org/providers/links/resources2020
Quickly access information that may be needed to support your child care business and educational tools for children. From our homescreen, click the RESOURCE button!
Funding provided by the Iowa Department of Human Services through the Child Care Development Fund
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Food Pantry at Family Resource Center in Guttenberg
The Food Pantry at the Family Resource Center in Guttenberg is offering food, hygiene items, diapers, formula, and other resources. No referral necessary, donations welcome.
Call 563-252-3215 for item pick up.
Open Monday & Wednesday 8am-4pm
Tuesday & Thursday 8am-6pm
Friday 8am-12pm
Or by appointment.
