Page 5 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - August 2014

Program Offers Class on Making Home Made Jam The beautiful summer has provided a lot of great weather for being Here is a quick way to make your own jam outside and growing garden at home. foods. While the Chehalis Tribe What You’ll Need: community garden doesn’t grow raspberries yet, many of our local „ Four 1-lb. containers of Fresh Strawberries or Six 6-oz. farming neighbors do, which containers of Fresh Raspberries {you can even use berries provided a bounty of raspberries grown in your yard to save $$!} for the CTG canning event that took place Monday, July 14 at the „ 1.5 cups of Sugar community center kitchen. „ 1 Pkg. Ball Freezer Jam Pectin {can be found at most grocery stores or Wal-Mart} The event was attended by elders, parents and youth, and facilitated by „ Freezer-safe Canning Jars Mary Sanders and her Grandparents. What You’ll Do: They discussed the benefts of food preservation, basic canning, freezer „ Wash, stem & slice berries {I chose strawberries}, then jam tips (see recipe below), and place in a shallow pan. information on sugar substitutes. Once the jars cooled, attendees were „ Use masher to crush berries {consistency will depend on able to take their jars of jam home how chunky you like your jam}. to enjoy, but not before taste testing „ In separate bowl, mix together Pectin and Sugar. the jam from the canning pots, and everyone agreed that it was „ Add mashed berries into mixture, and stir for 3 minutes. delicious! „ Scoop jam into small freezer-safe jars. {I use the 4oz. – 8oz. size.} In addition to sharing joyful „ Let jam set for 30 minutes, then store in your freezer until company and laughter during this you’re ready to use your tasty jam. Enjoy! hands-on workshop, there were raffes for canning books and „ I make 12 little jars at a time {as pictured}, and I take out one at a time to keep in the fridge. supplies. Thank you to everyone who supported and participated „ Store in freezer for up to 1 year, or in refrigerator for up in the event - community is what to 1 month. makes these events memorable! „ Recipe makes approximately six 8 oz. jars or twelve 4 oz. If you missed this event there will jars. be other food preparation classes coming in September. Keep an eye (recipe from http://thefrugalgirls.com/2010/05/easy- out for fyers! freezer-jam-recipe.html) Low-impact Resistance Band and Stretching Family Zumba Chehalis Community Walk Chehalis Community 6:00 - 7:00 PM W Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center PT Room Chehalis Tribal Community Center - Youth Gym Every Thursday eveningalk Mondays (Through September) from Tuesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 PM Meet in front of the Community Center In response to community feedback, weekly evening walks will The walk is open to 12:15 - 1:00 PM Tuesdays (through September When: April 10th, 2014 from 6 p.m. –7 p.m., and every Thurs- begin: day evening thereafter A great class to help you recover from weekend from 6:30 -7:30 PM ALL community members. Where: Meet in front of the Community Center activities and get your week off to a strong start! Wear your comfortable work out attire. Smooth Accommodating to the beginner, moderate The walk is open to ALL community members  Accommodating to the beginner, moderate and experienced  No special clothing required and resistance bands soled shoes (running shoes not advised.) Water and experienced walkers. Join us to enjoy walkers. Join us to enjoy friendship, sunshine (hopefully!) raffles,  are provided. will be provided. Contact Cassey Jankowiak at friendship, sunshine (hopefully!), raffes, giveaways, and fun! 360-709-177. giveaways, and fun! Event is prepared for rain or shine. Water and snacks will be  provided after the walk. If you have any questions about this event, please Notice: Regarding information contained in Look forward to seeing you all there! contact Cassey Jankowiak at 360-273-5504 or this advertisement and/or displayed on the Event is prepared for rain or shine. Water and If you have a question about this event, please contact: Cassey Jankowiak email cjankowiak@chehalistribe.org Tribe’s website is subject to change without snacks will be provided after the walk. Health Advocate & Educator notice. Please address all question to the person or Office: 360-273-5504 *This activity is made possible through the Community Transformation Grant* * This activity brought to by the Community Transformation Grant department identifed in the announcement. 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