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January 2024

U of G on Tour: Get to know your campus Athletics & Recreation Facilities!

This tour has been rescheduled from January 8th to January 15th. 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 are available to our staff/faculty members and why the Athletic facilities might just be the best fit for you!

Building a Sustainable and Evidence-Based Exercise Routine

As we transition from the holiday season, re-establishing our regular routines and reintegrating physical activity can be a daunting task. If you're unsure where to begin and seek a sustainable approach to exercise, join HPC's physiotherapy fellows for an informative talk! During this session, facilitators will guide you on safely elevating your physical activity levels throughout the winter months, ensuring it feels good for your body and is manageable in the long run. This workshop will focus specifically on:

U of G on Tour: Bovey Green House and Tropical Plant Collection

Join Rodger Tschanz, Greenhouse Technician, Trial Garden Manager and sessional lecturer for an exclusive tour of the Bovey Greenhouse! This 1-hour tour will commence at the Bovey Building for registered participants. Visit the Bovey research greenhouse and tropical plant collection to see current greenhouse research projects and learn about plants that are part of the world's food economy as well as those that are just plain weird! Registration Registration is closed.

Free Drop-In Recreational Skating - January 2024

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. Hosted by Athletics & Recreation for staff and faculty to attend as part of Wellness @ Work. Helmets recommended. No skate rentals are available. Need your skates sharpened? You can get them sharpened at Gryph’s Pro Shop in the Arena. They will be open for skate sharpening from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm on Wellness @ Work skate days and the charge is $9.00. Recreational Skating Events 

Wellness Friday: A journey to wellness one step at a time

Many of us use the beginning of a new year to renew our commitment to living a healthier lifestyle, but how often are these resolutions kept? This session will examine what wellness means and provides simple steps to help participants set their own health goals and keep them on track for achieving their personal definitions of wellness. Register now!  Facilitated by Homewood Health.  Questions?