Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Spring 1978, p. 18

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Programs for Adults . . . Presented by the Home Economics Branch Did you hear about our new programsâ€"at your branch meeting or the district annual? Beginning this summer. programs from the Home Economics Branch have a difference. Yes. the Local Leaders’ Training Schools are still available and the WI Procedures Workshops. Btit the Short Programs. covering several difi‘erent topics. are new! Local Leaders" Trainineicm The Home Economics Branch provides: 7 a ll': or 2 day workshop 7 an instructor for the conrse i instructional manuals and teaching ideas â€" the meeting place You provide: 7 2 volunteer leaders from your Institute or your comintinity who attend the workshop A a group of interested members and friends who take the course from your leaders at a series of special meetings in your community. Need more information? 7 contact your county or district ltome economist for topics. dates and locations of Training Schools. V look for an announcement from your home economist at your branch meeting. 7 rcad the attractive new posters from the Home Economics Brunch. They will be displayed throughout the county or district in the coating months. What projects are available? SPOTLIGHT 0N BREAD Basic and more advanced techniques in preparing yeast products are featured and the introduction of some metric recipes. The great variety of breads that can he produced will be a source ol‘pride and satisfac- tion for the busy homemaker. CONTEMPORARY TAILORING Tailoring a jacket is not a difficult project anymore! Why not learn the quick and easy ways to obtain that professional look? The emphasis is on fusible inter- facing and machine stitching to replace time con- sumng hand stitching. You‘ll enjoy the new tricks for bound btittonholes. patch pockets and other tailoring details. NEEDLEPOINT FOR BEGINNERS Learn the basics of needlepoint. As well as five dllTEF ent stitches. you are taught some of the aspects of needlepoint: working from graphs. kits. patterned stitches and original designs. QUILTS Experience the joy of this centtiriesrold art, The Quilts course takes you from making a template right up to quilting a block. It includes modern techniques along with design. color coordination and traditional quilt- ing patterns. Short Programs The Home Economics Brunch provides: # courses scheduled so the topic and the time suit YOU. 18 â€" an instructor to present the information tltr discussions, slides and demonstrations. # programs that are an evening. a half day. ;. any or even a series of sessions. depending on the sung-L71 titigh and its depth. â€" the‘meeting place. You provrde: .f interest; be sure to tell your home ewnunw which topics would benefit you. your Institute ind your community â€"a good attendance: remind your branch lot in. hers about the program and inform neighboring Wl‘s. other organizations and community men.‘ ‘ Don‘t forget men will be interested in some oi ll m. topics too! Need more information? â€" contact your county or district home CCOHUI. i ~ look for announcements about tip-cumin: ... grams at your branch meeting or on the new it it- Economics Branch posters. Your home CCOI’IUIlll‘i? Ill be putting them up around the county or (.llslrtti What topics are available? FOOD PRESERVATION The topic includes separate seSsions on freezing .ir ning. pickling and the preparation ol‘jams and ‘ .'in accordance with newer and safer methods of pi vation. Some recipes are included and canning L“ ment demonstrated. COMMON SENSE NUTRITION (FOR THE MATURE CITIZEN) The importance of nutrition and its relation to t i is stressed. Advice on budgeting. economical slut in and menu planning are included as well as u Lit stration on recipes for one or two. ENERGY CONSERVATION Are you aware ofyour energy consumption hith it the clothing you buy. the appliances you Lise. tl. nishings you select? As each individual makes it ill adaptation in her life style. the energy of the it -n will improve without undue hardship to an} ‘c family or individual. PORTABLE APPLIANCES This program outlines the factors to consider rt buying portable appliances. use and care as \\‘c .l shopping guide for features to look for in each tiv ance. FASHION FOCUS Do you have a well-planned wardrobe? This it' presentation illustrates a wardrobe built around .i- lorcd jacket. with suggestions for fabrics and st} l. iii difl‘erent figures. BUDGET DECORATING Create an attractive interior for your home. The at of color. space. lighting. and other factors iiit w- cussed along with selection. use and care of llt‘ or design materials. WI PROCEDURES WORKSHOPS The District: icontacts county and district home econw for a one day Workshop â€" selects the meeting place V invites all branch members to participate The Home Economics Branch provides: 7 an instructor to present the information tliiwiiglt discussions and open forums. 5

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