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SDSU Extension hosting webinar to prepare communities for end-of-life planning and recruit local volunteers

August 11, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension will host an informational webinar for individuals and professionals to learn about a program that helps people prepare for future caregiving and end-of-life decisions, and to explore opportunities to bring the program to their own communities.

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Talk About Fall Prevention With Your Primary Care Provider

If you or a loved one is age 65 or older or has a chronic health condition, like diabetes or depression, consider discussing fall prevention with your medical provider. Learn some key factors your provider will evaluate during a fall risk assessment.

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Celebrate Healthy Aging Month in September with SDSU Extension writing workshop

August 05, 2026

The popular Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop will be available in person in three communities during Healthy Aging Month in September.

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Oct 26

Organize This! Facilitator Training

SDSU Extension will offer two opportunities for Organize This! facilitator training. Participants have the option to attend the training on October 26 and 27 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. CDT or October 28 and 29 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. CDT.

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Sep 24

Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop @ Madison

SDSU Extension will host a Wisdom Writing Workshop on September 24 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. CDT at the Lake County Museum (221 NE 8th St, Madison, SD 57042).

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Sep 12

Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop @ White River

SDSU Extension will host a Wisdom Writing Workshop on September 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. CDT at the Mellette County Museum (502 N Main St, White River, SD 57579).

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Sep 09

Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop @ Belle Fourche

SDSU Extension will host a Wisdom Writing Workshop on September 9 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. MT in Highland Senior Solutions (10907 Sourdough Road, Belle Fourche, SD 57717).

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Sep 01

Organize This! Explore, Adapt, and Implement for Local Impact

SDSU Extension will host an informational webinar to provide an overview of the Organize this! program, including its educational content, timeline, and lessons learned on September 1 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CDT.

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Registration open for 2026 ‘Purposeful Retirement’ virtual book club

July 13, 2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Purposeful Retirement Online Book Club, hosted by South Dakota State University Extension and North Dakota State University Extension.

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Sep 09

Purposeful Retirement Online Book Club

SDSU Extension and NDSU Extension will host an online purposeful retirement book club beginning September 9 at 10:00 a.m. CDT (9:00 a.m. MT) and meeting every other week through November 18.