Dining With Diabetes/Tai Chi For Diabetes Combination Pilot- Cole Extension Office- 10/6/26
Location
Cole County MU Extension Office
2436 Tanner Bridge Rd Jefferson City, MO
Date
October 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM - November 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
About
Come join us for an innovative Diabetes Program, combining diabetes nutrition with gentle physical movement!
The program includes:
- Tai Chi for Diabetes — a 7-week evidence-based program designed to improve balance, flexibility, strength, stress reduction, and overall wellness.
- Dining With Diabetes — a 4-session program focused on healthy cooking, nutrition, and practical lifestyle strategies for managing diabetes.
Location:
Cole County Extension Council Office
2436 Tanner Bridge Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Dates: October 6 – November 20, 2026
Cost: Free, with pilot participants agreeing to attend most of the sessions. Sponsored by Department of Health and Senior Services Diabetes Education Program and generous support from the Cole County Extension and the St. Louis City Extension Offices.
Tai Chi for Diabetes
- Tuesdays & Fridays
- 3:30–4:30 p.m.
- October 6 – November 20
Dining With Diabetes
- Thursdays
- 3:30–5:00 p.m.
- October 29, November 5, November 12, and November 19
This pilot will combine two programs and two methods of delivery for better diabetes education and improved health!
Sessions
Oct. 6, 2026
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03:30 PM - 04:30 PM CDT Tai Chi For Diabetes- session 1
Location: Cole County Extension Office
Oct. 8, 2026
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03:30 PM - 04:30 PM CDT Tai Chi For Diabetes-session 2
Location: Cole County Extension Office
Oct. 9, 2026
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03:30 PM - 04:30 PM CDT Tai Chi For Diabetes- session 3
Location: Cole County Extension Office
Oct. 13, 2026
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03:30 PM - 04:30 PM CDT Tai Chi For Diabetes- session 4
Location: Cole County Extension Office
Oct. 15, 2026
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03:30 PM - 04:30 PM CDT Tai Chi For Diabetes- session 5
Location: Cole County Extension Office
Oct. 20, 2026
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03:30 PM - 04:30 PM CDT Tai Chi For Diabetes- session 6
Location: Cole County Extension Office
Oct. 22, 2026
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03:30 PM - 04:30 PM CDT Tai Chi For Diabetes- session 7
Location: Cole County Extension Office
Oct. 27, 2026
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03:30 PM - 04:30 PM CDT Tai Chi For Diabetes- session 8
Location: Cole County Extension Office
Oct. 29, 2026
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03:30 PM - 05:00 PM CDT Dining With Diabetes- session 1
demonstration over Zoom on large TV
Location: Cole County Extension Office
Nov. 3, 2026
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03:30 PM - 04:30 PM CST Tai Chi For Diabetes- session 9
Location: Cole County Extension Office
Nov. 5, 2026
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03:30 PM - 05:00 PM CST Dining With Diabetes- session 2
demonstration over large TV with Zoom
Location: Cole County Extension Office
Nov. 6, 2026
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03:30 PM - 04:30 PM CST Tai Chi For Diabetes- session 10
Location: Cole County Extension Office
Nov. 10, 2026
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03:30 PM - 04:30 PM CST Tai Chi For Diabetes- session 11
Location: Cole County Extension Office
Nov. 12, 2026
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03:30 PM - 05:00 PM CST Dining With Diabetes- session 3
demonstration over large TV through Zoom
Location: Cole County Extension Office
Nov. 13, 2026
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03:30 PM - 04:30 PM CST Tai Chi For Diabetes- session 12
Location: Cole County Extension Office
Nov. 17, 2026
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03:30 PM - 04:30 PM CST Tai Chi For Diabetes- session 13
Location: Cole County Extension Office
Nov. 19, 2026
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03:30 PM - 05:00 PM CST Dining With Diabetes- session 4
demonstration over large TV through Zoom
Location: Cole County Extension Office
Nov. 20, 2026
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03:30 PM - 04:30 PM CST Tai Chi For Diabetes- session 14
Location: Cole County Extension Office