Past Events

Looking to start a new fitness or wellness journey? Did you know that all staff/faculty on campus have access to a subsidized rate to use the on-campus facilities? Join us on a tour of what programming/services and equipment is available to our staff/faculty members and why the Athletic facilities might just be the best fit for you! Attendees of this tour will receive a free day pass for recreation in the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, including access to the Fitness Centre and / or a fitness class, to use at their convenience!

Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day with GREAT at U of G! Join us on Friday, March 3rd 2023 as we show appreciation for University of Guelph employees with a day of connection and energy. Whether you are working remotely or in person, day, or night, we hope you find something to enjoy.

This March, grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate. Skating is a great way to take a break in the day. Helmets recommended. No skate rentals are available. Register through Qualtrics! Hosted by Athletics & Recreation for staff and faculty to attend as part of Wellness@Work.

Celebrate February with some skating, hot beverages, and snacks! Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate. Helmets recommended. No skate rentals are available. Hot beverages and light snacks will be available. Please also consider bringing an item to donate to the Guelph Student FoodBank. Register through Qualtrics! Donations for the Guelph Student FoodBank will be collected. 

Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and re-charge. Stop by the UC Courtyard or the OVC Cafeteria between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. for a free hot beverage. Bring along your colleagues. This opportunity is available for all U of G employees.

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for: heart disease and stroke, increasing health risks for over a third of North Americans, and raising costs for organizations in lost productivity and healthcare expenses. Fortunately, high cholesterol is largely preventable and treatable with the right diet and lifestyle. This session will examine the risks of different types of fat and cholesterol, and describe how to lower cholesterol levels with a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet.

Celebrate Valentine's Day by joining us on a guided walk while we support our physical well-being and our heart health with some low intensity steady state cardio. Take your break and join us for an hour-long interpretive nature walk as we do a general winter walk through one of the Arboretum's old growth forests. Please remember to dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring your water bottle as needed.  Learn more about U of G's Arboretum. 

Event Details: Chair Yoga is the way to ​go when you are reluctant to get into the yoga clothes and get on the mat- challenge yourself with Chair yoga.