10 Tips for Adults: Choose MyPlate @ Soule In-Person
During this 4-week workshop series, you will learn about the USDA’s “MyPlate”: an updated version of the old Food Guide Pyramid. These no-cost classes focus on understanding the food groups and how to follow a healthy eating pattern. They are evidence-based and include discussion, some physical activity, and a recipe demonstration. Each class in the series is held at 1:30pm – 2:30pm on the following dates:
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5/15/2026: Introduction to MyPlate
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5/21/2026: Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables
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5/22/2026: Make Half Your Grains Whole Grains
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6/4/2026: Vary Your Protein Routine
Registration is required. Please call the library for help registering or cancelling your registration.
The information taught in these workshops is focused on adults age 60+, but all adults age 18+ are eligible to attend. Presented by SNAP-Ed New York, in partnership with Onondaga County Dept. Of Adult and Long-Term Care Services. These workshops were funded by the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more about SNAP, call 1-800-342-3009.
- Dates & Times:
- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, Friday, May 15, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, Thursday, May 21, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, Friday, May 22, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, Thursday, June 4, 2026
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Meeting Room - Soule
- Library:
- Soule Branch Library
- Audience:
- Adults Seniors
- Categories:
- Consumer Info Cooking & Food