TAMPA – As residents begin to consider meal planning for the holidays, Hillsborough County Extension Service has two classes at the end of October that can help those at risk of diabetes and even cancer.
The virtual Cooking for a Lifetime of Cancer Prevention class begins at noon Oct. 2. Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers in Florida, with thousands of new cases diagnosed each year. This one-hour webinar will explore the latest American Cancer Society guidelines for cancer prevention and share practical nutrition tips to lower risk. Register for the event on eventbrite.com.
Later in October, residents with diabetes and their supporters can learn about managing diabetes through the virtual Dining with Diabetes series of classes on meal planning, cooking techniques and making delicious, nutritious meals. This four-part online series begins Oct. 27 and continues Nov. 3, 10 and 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The series will teach the keys to master delicious, diabetic-friendly meals. Cost to register is $15 for all four workshops. Register for the event on eventbrite.com.
Hillsborough County Extension Service, in partnership with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, offers a wide variety of additional educational classes in October listed below. For more information about any of these listings, visit the Local Events Calendar at eventbrite.com or call 813-744-5519.
Gardening
- Composting Workshops, in person Oct. 4 and virtual Oct. 8
- Attracting Birds and Butterflies to Your Yard, in person Oct. 15
Water Conservation
- Microirrigation Workshops, in person Oct. 4 and virtual Oct. 9
- Rainwater Harvesting Workshop, in person Oct. 4
- Florida Friendly Landscaping HC Webinar Series: Reduce Stormwater Runoff, virtual Oct. 16
- Hillsborough County Water Use Restrictions Workshop, virtual Oct. 14
Health and Wellness
- Navigating Medicare, virtual Oct. 8
- Mental Health First Aid, in person Oct. 13
- Medicare Part C, virtual Oct. 15
- Medicare Part D, virtual Oct. 22
Financial Education
- Greenbelt Classification and Farm Resource Seminar, in person Oct. 21
- 1-1 Financial Education By Appointment, October
