Dates are Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29 and Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. The class will be held in the HRS main office community room and kitchen, 235 West Jackson Street, Cookeville. HRS residents age 18 and up can attend one or all classes, as each class is different. Children can come, but child care is not available.

Topics covered are “Easy Cooking at Home,” “Healthy Eating on a Budget,” “Super Shopping,” “Family Meals” and more. You will receive free kitchen tools, recipes and a workbook, and will prepare food samples to eat. If you attend all five sessions, you will receive a free cookbook and a big goody bag filled with kitchen items. You will also receive a graduation certificate that is great for job searches in the food service industry.

Sponsored by Halie Beason and the UT Extension service. If you need more information or possible transportation, call Kathy at HRS, (931) 526-9793, ext. 212.