Past Events

So why do we do it? What perpetuates and even escalates this habit? Do you even worry about how much you worry? How much is too much? Is it possible to worry yourself sick? How do we prevent it from running our life? Or giving us anxiety? This evening workshop provides information about worrying, and teaches practical strategies that curb worry and decrease its negative impact on mood and performance.  

Deadlines getting you down? Take a paws from your busy day to chill out with certified comfort dogs. Groups can visit the pooches for a full 15 minutes.   Please register for a time slot: https://gryphlife.uoguelph.ca/organization/takeapaws.

Improve both posture and balance by learning to focus on controlled movements in order to strengthen the core and create stabilization around the joints.

This Latin dance fitness class combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps.

When was the last time that you allowed yourself to "play" with art materials? To explore, splatter, pour, scribble, without any intention of creating a final, pristine product? We are often so consumed with the idea of being productive, that we lose our sense of play and appreciation for what the process of creation can gift us. Join Jazmine in this workshop that invites a playful exploration of the paint medium that also seeks to share how the power of play can reignite the freedom of the creative process. Space is limited. 

The labyrinth is available for anyone to drop-by and walk through.

The Mental Health First Aid Course is a 2 day course that provides participants the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague

Join guest instructor Trevor Chandler inside his planetarium* for this amazing program (families welcome and encouraged) … This planetarium series explores the planets, stars and constellations that are visible in the night sky this month.  In the session, you’ll learn a few of the brighter constellations, as well as their mythology, in addition to the names of a few of the brighter stars as well as their lore and meaning.

Do you miss the good old days on the playground? We have the solution for you, Recess League runs weekly with a random sport picked each time inspired by school yard games. Recess League is a great way to have a mental wellness break in the middle of the work or school day! Examples of sports that are played in Recess League are 3-on-3 Basketball, Kickball, Nerf, Ultimate Frisbee, Scooter Dodge-ball, and so many more! There is no previous experience required. 

Bring your bike and helmet to work and enjoy a guided bike ride through the Arboretum with your colleagues.  Campus Community Police have organized the ride and will guide the group along the path.  At the end of the 30-40 minute ride, snacks will be available for the riders.  Meet at noon in Branion Plaza and let us know if you’re able to join us!