The University of Illinois Extension office will be offering a complimentary healthy living program exclusively for our Carroll County Housing Authority residents. Please join University of Illinois Educator, Karla Belzer, for an open discussion about “Looking for the Funny Side: The Value of Humor.”

DATE:  Wednesday, December 5th

TIME:   1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

LOCATION:   Mest Manor Dining Room (525 Third Street)

When was the last time you laughed really hard—a hearty sidesplitting belly laugh? Humor can be good for you. Bringing humor into your life can provide both physical and psychological benefits. Do you look for humor in your everyday life? You don’t have to be a comedian to have a sense of humor This program will help participants look at ways humor can help them deal with stress and change in their lives. Benefits of humor will be identified.

All Mest Manor residents are cordially invited to join in on a wonderful Thanksgiving Day Celebration at Mest Manor graciously hosted and sponsored by our CCHA Resident Council.

The morning will kickoff with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade being televised in the Mest Manor Community Room, followed by a fun-filled afternoon which will include; a traditional Thanksgiving Feast, NFL Football Games televised in the Community Room, and BINGO held in the Dining Room.

MENU: Traditional Thanksgiving Feast

DATE: Thursday, November 22nd  

TIME:   9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Lunch will be served at 1:00 p.m.)

LOCATION:   Mest Manor (Community Room & Dining Room)

 Note: There will be a sign-up sheet in the Mest Manor Lobby for attendance, as well as, a sign-up sheet to bring a dish to pass to the Thanksgiving Celebration. Table service will be provided.