Upcoming Events

Research has shown that engaging in creativity offers a myriad of benefits for both the mind and body, enhancing overall well-being in several key areas such as increased emotional intelligence, personal growth and resilience, enhanced cognitive function, and joy and fulfillment. Join us for a combined gentle stretching and mindful movement + botanical arts creative activity to help release tension, enhance mental clarity, engage in a meaningful, creative activity. No prior experience in gardening or art is required, just a willingness to explore. Join us to engage with botanical...

This course includes CPR training for adults, children and babies. It includes choking for conscious and unconscious, adult, children and babies. EpiPen and Naloxone training and certification in AED (automatic external defibrillation). Certification is valid for three years. Wellness@Work will be covering the cost of $60 so it free to attendees.  Registration Register through Qualtrics! Registration is limited to 20 participants. 

Developed by the Mental Health Commission Canada, this 2-day certification course focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including substance-related, mood-related, anxiety and trauma-related, and psychotic disorders. Recommended for: Individuals for whom those in distress are referred to, or who have direct responsibilities for assisting those experience significant difficulties. These are not mental health professionals per se, but who are expected to have professional competency in understanding and monitoring situations...

Staff Only Learn to Lift Looking to begin your fitness journey? This program is designed to teach you proper use of resistance machines and free weights safely, aiming to help you feel confident and see results. All sessions take place in the NRG Zone, our NEW training studio. This space provides a more private training experience, creating a safe learning environment. All skills and identities are welcome. If you like this program, register for a full series. Registration ...

This Be Well Be Safe Week, join us for an hour-long interpretive nature walk through the beautiful arboretum led by Christa Wise, The Arb's Naturalist Intern. We will explore how we can use compassion and intentional curiosity to deepen our connection to the natural world. Please remember to dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring your water bottle as needed. Registration Register through Qualtrics! Max 20 people.

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.  Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga practice that adapts various traditional postures for practice in the chair or with the support of a chair. It is a gentle form of yoga that involves breath work, meditation, and gentle stretches; all of which release stress and tension from both body and mind. This form of yoga helps those who are aging or have disabilities but is also used in office settings to...

This Be Well Be Safe Week, come join fellow University of Guelph staff members on this fun opportunity to go climbing and enjoy a new activity. During this experience, you will have exclusive use of the climbing wall with our trained staff! They will belay you, teach you how to belay, as well as how to properly tie a knot for climbing top rope. You will feel comfortable at the climbing wall by learning techniques and trying bouldering and top rope climbing in a safe and positive environment. All equipment, harnesses and climbing shoes, are included in this climbing wall program. ...

This Be Well, Be Safe Week, "Voices of Joy" invites participants to explore the essence of joy through persona poetry, embodying the perspectives of objects or places that bring them joy. Through guided writing prompts and sample poem readings, we'll uncover the beauty and significance of everyday items that bring us happiness. This workshop offers a creative journey of introspection, connection, and poetic expression. Workshop Outline Reading and enjoying a few sample poems Small creative lesson and writing prompt Generative...

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! 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! ...

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! 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! ...