Food & Film Friday, February 18 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Camp Hope Ages 55 and over Join us for monthly themed meals and movies! We will be watching a classic favorite film and enjoy a meal inspired by it! $5 per event For more information and to reserve your seat! To register call:973-728-8167 or …
Ever wonder if a food safety practice is really necessary? The five-second drop, then eat "rule?" Lemon juice for cleaning? Rinsing poultry? Our team of food safety experts will provide answers to these questions and yours. Find out where to get reliable information. Presenters: Dr. Donald Schaffner, Specialist, Food Science; Daryl Minch, FCHS Educator To …
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Intermittent fasting, the practice of withholding food for specific periods of time, has been used for religious reasons for many centuries. Recently, it has gained popularity as a weight loss strategy, compared to more traditional calorie restriction. This webinar will review the current research on the main types of intermittent fasting for improved metabolic outcomes, …
Saturday, March 5 1:00 PM Rifle Camp Park Join us for a women's only hike through beautiful Rifle Camp Park in celebration of International Women's Day. Register at www.PassaicCountyRec.org
When trees lose their leaves, they are not hibernating or sleeping, but are still actively producing energy to survive! On this hike we will learn how to recognize trees without leaves, and learn about what trees are doing throughout these quiet months. We will also discuss a star winter species – the sugar maple – …
Forest bathing is a mindful walk in the woods with the specific intention to connect with the natural world and to gain benefit and energy from it. In other words, you are bathing in the energy of the trees, leaves, sky, and earth. Think of it as a guided, meditative, healing walk through the forests …
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Built in 1786, the Van Riper-Hopper House in Wayne, NJ has been home to four generations of the Van Riper family as well as several paid and enslaved laborers. This Women’s History Month, Tessa Payer will be focusing on the female members of the household, presenting the house as a case study for researching and …
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Eating healthy and getting a meal on the table can be a challenge. This session will answer your questions about how to eat healthy at home or on the go; how to save money while shopping; easy cooking methods and shortcuts; equipment that saves time and more. Join Family and Community Health Sciences professionals online …
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Introductory information session designed for those who have little to no wine experience. Attendees will be able to learn how to properly open a bottle of wine, serve, smell, and taste, as well as pair with food. Visit PassaicCountyRec.org to join.
Seafood is an important part of a healthy diet, yet Americans fall short of consuming the recommended amounts. This presentation will encourage participants to find ways to eat more seafood by learning about Dietary Guideline Recommendations for Seafood, Nutrition benefits and seafood package labeling. Presenters: Christine Zellers, MPP and Rachel Tansey, MA To register: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/wellness-wednesday …
Food & Film Friday, March 25 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Camp Hope Ages 55 and over Join us for monthly themed meals and movies! We will be watching a classic favorite film and enjoy a meal inspired by it! $5 per event For more information and to reserve your seat! To register call:973-728-8167 or …
Lokai Rose will help each child select their own seeds, plant them and take home their own garden nursery. They will talk about how and where to plant their nursery once it outgrows their carton and how to care for their plants. Register at www.PassaicCountyRec.org
