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A new LIFT session starts on Tuesday Feb 24th right at our Extension Office!https://extension.psu.edu/lift-12Event Detai...
02/20/2026

A new LIFT session starts on Tuesday Feb 24th right at our Extension Office!

https://extension.psu.edu/lift-12

Event Details
When:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
February 24-May 14, 2026 (9:00 AM-10:00 AM)

Where:
Penn State Extension Montgomery County
1015 Bridge Rd.
Collegeville, Pennsylvania 19426
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Registration deadline:
February 23, 2026
11:59 p.m.

LIFT (Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together) is an in-person, group-based strength-training program for adults aged 40+. Participation in LIFT may result in improvements in functional fitness, or the ability to perform activities of daily living with ease. Participants are encouraged to work towards achieving their own personal goals in a group setting.

LIFT sessions are held twice a week for 1 hour over the course of 12 weeks and include an active warm-up, eight core strength-training exercises, and a cooldown. The program also includes basic nutrition information with an emphasis on increased fruit and vegetable intake.

Watch Videos: What's Involved in LIFT Classes and Their Benefits
Learn more about the class with these two videos:

What's Involved in Participating in a LIFT Class
Benefits of the LIFT Program
Who should attend?
Adults 40 years of age or older interested in improving their health, vitality, and well-being.
Strength training offers physical, mental, and emotional benefits including:

Increased muscle mass and strength
Improved bone density
Reduced risk for osteoporosis and related fractures
Reduced risk of diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, depression, and obesity
Improved self-confidence, sleep, and vitality
Improved balance
What to expect at the classes
5-minute warm-up
8-12 strength-training exercises to promote proper body positioning, flexibility, and posture
Easy-to-use nutrition information
5-minute cooldown
Some insurances may reimburse participants with 80% or better attendance. Please contact your insurance provider for more information.

Space is limited! Preregistration is recommended!

Get motivated, energized, and inspired while boosting strength, flexibility, and vitality! LIFT’s group training helps build confidence and improve your body and overall well-being.

March 11th at our Extension Office!"Hay Production" workshop focuses on the challenges of producing quality hay in a dem...
02/20/2026

March 11th at our Extension Office!

"Hay Production" workshop focuses on the challenges of producing quality hay in a demanding production year. This workshop provides practical instruction on strategies and management practices that support more consistent, high-quality hay production. Participants will gain timely insights to strengthen decision-making and improve outcomes in future hay seasons.

A practical workshop for hay producers addressing recent production challenges, with guidance on markets, management, equipment, and forage quality to support more consistent, high-quality hay.

Wishing you all a wonderful and safe holiday season and a Happy New Year!  Our office is closed for the holidays and wil...
12/24/2025

Wishing you all a wonderful and safe holiday season and a Happy New Year!

Our office is closed for the holidays and will re-open at 8:30am on Monday January 5th, 2026!

What an exciting day for our Montgomery County Extension Business Operations Manager Ruth Sitko and her family!
12/17/2025

What an exciting day for our Montgomery County Extension Business Operations Manager Ruth Sitko and her family!

Have you heard about our Seed to Supper program?
07/28/2025

Have you heard about our Seed to Supper program?

Hey Montco farmers! You’re invited to the 2025 Montgomery County Farmers Gathering on August 17. Join us anytime between...
07/24/2025

Hey Montco farmers!

You’re invited to the 2025 Montgomery County Farmers Gathering on August 17. Join us anytime between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Fun-E Farm T.O.O. in Gilbertsville to enjoy a night out and meet up with other farmers. Dinner is on us! All farmers, preserved farm owners, and anyone interested in Montgomery County’s farmland preservation program and local food initiatives are welcome to join us!

RSVP by August 10 at https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/FormCenter/Planning-Commission-11/MCPC-Farming-Event-August-18-2024-463

Our Master Gardener run Hotline has been busy!  They are typically in the Extension Office on Tuesdays and Thursdays to ...
07/15/2025

Our Master Gardener run Hotline has been busy! They are typically in the Extension Office on Tuesdays and Thursdays to answer your questions!

They handle questions about: trees and shrubs, annuals and perennials, fruits and vegetables, soils and composting, lawn care and pests.

So if you are wondering why your leaves are turning brown, or what bug in on your plants...stop by, call or email!

610-489-4315
[email protected]

In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, the Penn State Extension Office will be closed today - June 19, 2025.
06/19/2025

In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, the Penn State Extension Office will be closed today - June 19, 2025.

Local horse owners - check out this new Extension program being hosted right at our office!
04/30/2025

Local horse owners - check out this new Extension program being hosted right at our office!

We are piloting a new program in Montgomery County May 8!

Stable Smarts and Sweets is a weeknight seminar for horse owners to learn something new over dessert. The first topic is about choosing hay for horses. There will be a presentation and hands-on practice using hay samples.

The cost is only $10 per person. Register soon, space is limited! https://extension.psu.edu/stable-smarts-and-sweets-choosing-horse-hay

Come check out this great event on Friday!
04/23/2025

Come check out this great event on Friday!

This Friday !

Free event but registration required
Montgomery County Conservation District

Address

1015 Bridge Road
Collegeville, PA
19426

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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