Silver Clovers
Welcome to Silver Clovers, a special learning series for adults ages 50 and older.
Our goal is to provide online, in-person, and on-demand educational and enrichment activities so that older adults can build skills, increase knowledge, practice healthy behaviors, and connect with others. Sign up for monthly Silver Clovers emails to stay in touch!
About Silver Clovers
According to the CDC, loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks due to living alone, the loss of family or friends, chronic illness and hearing loss. Studies show social isolation can significantly increase a person’s risk of premature death from all causes, along with many other adverse health effects. The pandemic intensified this condition for Johnson County’s fastest growing population--older adults.
Johnson County Extension responded by offering a series of events, both online and in-person, to connect residents while offering opportunities to improve skills and increase knowledge in a variety of program areas.
Silver Clover Events
https://youtu.be/ANFDkXKBXF0?si=yIfRerWlyyIgYoFk
https://youtu.be/wHpUhqrBhiY?si=EYWqutbpEwgeb_kE
The Best Kept Secret to a Great Retirement
Tracy Hemsath, Volunteer Leadership and Development Agent, tells us the benifits of volunteering during retirement.
https://youtu.be/wHpUhqrBhiY?si=fIvftwmc-9_jFje0
Power of Protein
Nutrition, Food Safety, and Health Agent, Chelsea King, tells us why protein is so important for our bodies, especially as we age.
https://youtu.be/hkSClEKfYS4?si=EzZQBRjFTEEbJrIs
A Moment of Mindful Color
Joy Miller, Family & Community Wellness Agent, discusses how coloring can help us practice mindfulness.
https://youtu.be/f41q5PD5SOo?si=DZdsAKlcVb35_F7g
Foraged and Festive
Join Horticulture Agents Anthony Reardon and Markis Hill as they forage to make festive Christmas decor.
https://youtu.be/TWTX28VvLds?si=vWY4CXpKjDS7oEo0
Identifying Trees
Natural Resources Agent, Amy Keigher, shows us some simple ways to idenitfy trees in Johnson County.
https://youtu.be/iA-o9s39occ?si=pzz5rH8hEOyMvcGK
Join us at the Johnson County Fair
The Johnson County 4-H Ambassadors would like to invite you to the Johnson County Fair!
https://youtu.be/IvkCtnhkrjw?si=NDg7Rvl6sX1Gd9eu
Planting a Spring Vegetable Garden
Horticulture - Small Farms agent Anthony Reardon talks about planting a spring vegetable garden.
https://youtu.be/0FMeq3WCkxc?si=wZ8EbfUZ8NxPRk2A
5 Reasons to Volunteer
Extension director Tara Markley highlights five reasons why volunteering in your community is great.
Questions?
Call the Johnson County Extension office at 913-715-7000.
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