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Gain a clearer understanding of the Health Insurance Marketplace. This educational Q&A session will explore the various components of the Affordable Care Act, including eligibility requirements, financial assistance, and how to compare plan benefits. This is a neutral, informational class intended to empower you to make informed healthcare choices. This class is free to attend, but please register in advance to save your spot.

Gain a clearer understanding of the Health Insurance Marketplace. This educational Q&A session will explore the various components of the Affordable Care Act, including eligibility requirements, financial assistance, and how to compare plan benefits. This is a neutral, informational class intended to empower you to make informed healthcare choices. This class is free to attend, but please register in advance to save your spot.

You will learn simple organizing strategies that bring clarity and peace to your daily life. This class gives you accountability as you acknowledge where you are, create a plan for where you want to be, and learn to zoom out to see the bigger picture. You may bring pictures of overwhelming spaces for guidance as you shift patterns and align your actions with the life you want. Adults (18+).

You will learn simple organizing strategies that bring clarity and peace to your daily life. This class gives you accountability as you acknowledge where you are, create a plan for where you want to be, and learn to zoom out to see the bigger picture. You may bring pictures of overwhelming spaces for guidance as you shift patterns and align your actions with the life you want. Adults (18+).

Communication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.

For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

This community mediation course empowers local leaders, volunteers, and residents with practical skills to resolve everyday conflicts peacefully. Participants learn effective communication and basic mediation techniques through interactive discussions and role-plays. Designed for informal settings, the course promotes empathy, dialogue, and trust-building in neighborhoods, schools, and community organizations.

This community mediation course empowers local leaders, volunteers, and residents with practical skills to resolve everyday conflicts peacefully. Participants learn effective communication and basic mediation techniques through interactive discussions and role-plays. Designed for informal settings, the course promotes empathy, dialogue, and trust-building in neighborhoods, schools, and community organizations.

This two-night course provides an opportunity to identify, discuss, and plan improvement of relationships with family, friends, co-workers and the general population or surrounding circle of living. It contains five areas of discussion: personal needs, healthy relationships, enhancing communication, identifying people skills, and record behavior improvement. Each area provides an opportunity for participants to identify their personal strengths and weaknesses and ways to improve their personal behaviors. Certified Enhancing Relationships Facilitators will instruct the course. This course is pending State CEU approval for LPC, LCDC, LMSW and LMFT professionals.

This course introduces students to the ethical principles and professional standards that guide mediation and conflict resolution processes. Students examine topics such as neutrality, confidentiality, impartiality, informed consent, fairness, communication ethics, and mediator responsibilities. The course emphasizes ethical decision-making, professionalism, and the role of mediation in resolving disputes respectfully and effectively.

This course introduces students to the ethical principles and professional standards that guide mediation and conflict resolution processes. Students examine topics such as neutrality, confidentiality, impartiality, informed consent, fairness, communication ethics, and mediator responsibilities. The course emphasizes ethical decision-making, professionalism, and the role of mediation in resolving disputes respectfully and effectively.

This program is a free, fun, and interactive way to help you teach your family how to be healthy by living a healthier lifestyle. *Topics will include creating healthy food goals, making healthier food choices by using MyPlate and the five food groups, portion sizes, planning meals and saving money on groceries by cooking at home, keeping food safe, limiting salt, sugar, and fat, also suggestions/ideas on getting your children to eat better. Materials are provided and we will prepare/demonstrate a healthy and easy to make recipe in class. Those who complete the 3 of 4-lesson series will receive a Certificate of Achievement with their name from TX A&M AgriLife Extension. Those that have perfect attendance (4 - lessons) will also receive a recipe cookbook. For adults ages 18+.

This interactive one-day workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of conflict resolution in everyday life. The session focuses on understanding the nature of conflict, recognizing personal conflict styles, and learning practical communication tools to help de-escalate tension and manage disagreements more effectively. Designed for a general audience, the workshop emphasizes accessibility, real-life examples, guided discussion, and immediately usable strategies. No prior experience is required.

This interactive one-day workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of conflict resolution in everyday life. The session focuses on understanding the nature of conflict, recognizing personal conflict styles, and learning practical communication tools to help de-escalate tension and manage disagreements more effectively. Designed for a general audience, the workshop emphasizes accessibility, real-life examples, guided discussion, and immediately usable strategies. No prior experience is required.

This interactive in-person 2-hour workshop is designed to help participants strengthen healthy coping skills, better manage stress, and improve emotional regulation in everyday life. Through practical strategies, guided discussion, and self-reflection, participants will gain tools to navigate challenges with greater confidence, resilience, and balance while supporting their overall emotional wellness and daily functioning. If you are a caregiver, parent, leader, business owner or just looking to enhance your work/life balance, this is an ideal class for you!

This class covers the basics of kidney function, how to protect your kidneys, and common causes of kidney disease. It also reviews treatment options and management strategies for those living with chronic kidney disease. This class is ideal for people with chronic kidney disease, caregivers, and anyone interested in promoting long-term kidney health. Registration is required, same-day walk-ins are not accepted.

This class covers the basics of kidney function, how to protect your kidneys, and common causes of kidney disease. It also reviews treatment options and management strategies for those living with chronic kidney disease. This class is ideal for people with chronic kidney disease, caregivers, and anyone interested in promoting long-term kidney health. Registration is required, same-day walk-ins are not accepted.

This class covers the basics of kidney function, how to protect your kidneys, and common causes of kidney disease. It also reviews treatment options and management strategies for those living with chronic kidney disease. This class is ideal for people with chronic kidney disease, caregivers, and anyone interested in promoting long-term kidney health. Registration is required, same-day walk-ins are not accepted.

If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. This interactive workshop features moving video clips of people with Alzheimer’s disease encouraging early detection, early diagnosis and early intervention. Participants will be able to identify the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, understand what is involved in getting a diagnosis, identify risks and understand the benefits of early detection.

This two-night course provides essential life skills to understand it is possible to be stressed without being angry and productively use stress to effectively process change in everyday life. Key exercises will be covered to self-evaluate stress from a behavioral and emotional perspective. Achieving alternate responses to excessive stress will be a process for change in three areas: the way you think, the way you feel, and the way you act in any stressful situation. You will learn how to move past these events and effectively process change. Certified Stress Management Facilitators will instruct the course. This course is pending State CEU approval for LPC, LCDC, LMSW and LMFT professionals.

This two-night course provides in-depth study and essential life skills for effectively understanding and managing anger in everyday life. An examination of brain chemistry, physical and emotional bad habits, along with conscious and subconscious mechanisms that lead to anger will be covered. Specific techniques/tools to reduce negative anger responses facilitate peaceful and productive communication will also be presented. Certified Anger Management Facilitators will instruct the course. This course is pending State CEU approval for LPC, LCDC, LMSW and LMFT professionals.

Confused by Medicare? You aren’t alone. Join us for this straightforward educational session designed to demystify how Medicare works. We will break down each component—Parts A, B, C, and D—so you can understand your options and choose the path that’s right for you. This class is free to attend, but please register in advance to save your spot.

Confused by Medicare? You aren’t alone. Join us for this straightforward educational session designed to demystify how Medicare works. We will break down each component—Parts A, B, C, and D—so you can understand your options and choose the path that’s right for you. This class is free to attend, but please register in advance to save your spot.

Planning for retirement doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Join us for an interactive session where we’ll show you how to create a budget that works for your lifestyle. We’ll also dive into Social Security basics, including how to set up your account and what to expect when you retire. This is a "roll up your sleeves" style class—bring a notebook and pencil, and get ready to build your own custom plan! This class is free to attend, but please register in advance to save your spot.

Planning for retirement doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Join us for an interactive session where we’ll show you how to create a budget that works for your lifestyle. We’ll also dive into Social Security basics, including how to set up your account and what to expect when you retire. This is a "roll up your sleeves" style class—bring a notebook and pencil, and get ready to build your own custom plan! This class is free to attend, but please register in advance to save your spot.

El plan de estudios es una forma gratuita, divertida, e interactiva, de ayudarlo a ensenarle a su familia sobre nutrición, a elegir mejores alimentos y a vivir un estilo de vida más saludable. Materiales de enseñanza y recetas con muestra de alimentos incluidas. Aquellos que terminan la serie de 3 de 4 clases recibirán un Certificado de TX A&M AgriLife de finalización. Con 4 clases que es atendencia perfecta también recibirán un libro de recetas de cocina. *Temas: creando metas saludables, comidas saludables usando MiPlato con los 5 grupos de alimentos, tamaños y porciones de alimentos, creando un presupuesto, preparando un plan de comidas y un menú, mantener la comida segura, como limitar la azúcar, el sodio, y la grasa, ayudar que niños comerán saludables. Para adultos: 18+.

Participants will enhance their public speaking abilities while addressing the mental wellness aspects of speaking in public, including managing anxiety, building confidence, and creating a positive, stress-free speaking environment.

Participants will enhance their public speaking abilities while addressing the mental wellness aspects of speaking in public, including managing anxiety, building confidence, and creating a positive, stress-free speaking environment.

Participants will enhance their public speaking abilities while addressing the mental wellness aspects of speaking in public, including managing anxiety, building confidence, and creating a positive, stress-free speaking environment.

This workshop, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, is for anyone who would like to know more about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a progressive and fatal brain disease that is the most common form of dementia. The workshop’s information includes: Symptoms and effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, How Alzheimer’s affects the brain, Causes and risk factors, How to find out if it’s Alzheimer’s disease, The benefits of early detection, How to address a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, Stages of the disease, Treatment, Hope for the future, & Ways the Alzheimer’s Association can help

Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. You will learn: The impact of Alzheimer’s; The difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia; Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors; Current research and treatments available to address some symptoms; Alzheimer’s Association resources.

Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. You will learn: The impact of Alzheimer’s; The difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia; Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors; Current research and treatments available to address some symptoms; Alzheimer’s Association resources.

What is the difference between a Will and a Trust? Do I need either, or both? And what about that scary word, “probate?” Is it really the bogeyman people make it out to be? Come learn about why it’s so important to have a legally enforceable plan in place, and what happens if you do not. This free community presentation is provided by Bertsch & Boze Elder Law, PC.