October 23 at the University Centre (3480 McTavish) from 11 AM to 2 PM
Free admission - drop in anytime! Visit more than 30 exhibitors to obtain resources about health and wellness. Activities include dog therapy, blood pressure clinic, virtual reality, Essentrics workout, raffle prizes and more.
New Location
The event will be held at the University Centre's Ballroom (3480 McTavish), located on the 3rd floor. There are elevators for participants with mobility concerns. As a sustainable event, we encourage you to walk or bike from your workstation to the on-campus fair, should your health and the weather allow it.
Programming
Note: Registration for Essentrics and the Cooking Demonstration open on October 9 at 10 AM.
| TIME | HAPPENING IN ROOM 302 (BALLROOM ADJACENT) | HAPPENING IN THE BALLROOM |
|---|---|---|
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11:30 AM 听 |
Essentrics Class听鈥� 20 min(40 spots available)听as of 10 AM on October 9 Experience a fluid, full-body workout that engages every muscle through dynamic strengthening and lengthening exercises. Essentrics helps unlock tight joints, build lean muscle tone, and improve posture for a balanced, strong body. This low-impact class, set to upbeat music, is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Awaken every cell, muscle, and joint, and leave feeling energized, strong, and pain-free! No need for athleisure attire. |
Explore the various exhibitors (as listed below) and engage in a wide range of activities, including dog therapy, blood pressure clinic,听virtual reality, exciting raffle prizes, and much more! |
| 12:15 PM |
Cooking Demonstration and Tasting 鈥� 30 min听
Courtesy of the Food and Dining Services at 海角社区, join Chef Shawn Faria for an exclusive cooking demo, where you'll learn how to make a triangle kimbab, a Korean dish that is made with rice, vegetables, and meat fillings in thin sheets of dried seaweed. Plus, enjoy a sample of the featured dish! Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot here. Note: If you're unable to attend in person, you can attend the听virtual cooking demo Meals in a Jar, which will be presented by the School of Human Nutrition on Friday October 25 at 12 PM. |
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| 1听PM |
Health and Wellness TriviaTest your health and wellness knowledge with our听trivia! Bring your smartphone and join us solo or with a team for a chance to win a gourmet coffee and tea gift basket ($100 value). |
List of Exhibitors
(In alphabetical order)
| EXHIBITOR | THEME OR ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| Campus Public Safety | Come and ask us about safety training. |
| Centraide | Let's all lend a hand to fight poverty. |
| Centre de sant茅 des femmes | Let's talk about sexual and reproductive health. |
| Dementia Education Program | Explore the free multilingual resources for people living with dementia and their care partners. |
| Diabetes Quebec | Discover Diabetes Qu茅bec鈥檚 educational resources, services and support program. |
| 脡诲耻肠'补濒肠辞辞濒 | Why do I drink? Let's open the discussion ! |
| Essentrics Studio | Address the needs of your entire body with a functional fitness class that respects your natural limitations. |
| Equity Team | Learn more about the Equity Team and upcoming initiatives, workshops, and events at 海角社区. |
| Fire Prevention Office | Prevention starts with you! |
| Ingram School of Nursing | Don鈥檛 let the pressure get to you! Come get a blood pressure reading. |
| Manulife Group Benefits | Learn about the new features of our mobile application, which includes the Health journey and Aeroplan rewards. |
| 海角社区 IT Services | Making IT work for you! |
| 海角社区 Office for Mediation and Reporting (OMR) | Learn more about the OMR and policies, processes, and supports related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence at 海角社区. |
| 海角社区 Office of Sustainability | Join your University community as we make 海角社区 a more sustainable place to work. |
| 海角社区 Recreation | Come learn more about what the 海角社区 Sports Complex has to offer! We live to move. |
| 海角社区 Sport Medicine Clinic | Get a free massage and obtain general wellness information. |
| 海角社区 Student and Staff Dental Clinic | How YOU听can benefit from the on-campus dental clinic. |
| 海角社区 Libraries | Your go-to destination for health & wellness spaces and resources! |
| 海角社区 Savings Program | Savings options at 海角社区. |
| 海角社区 Wellness Hub Animal Therapy (as of 12 PM) | Meet our therapy dogs! |
| 惭茅苍辞箩辞颈别 | Can women enjoy menopause? Yes! |
| My Healthy Workplace |
Collaborating across 海角社区 for a healthier workplace: projects and partners impacting leadership, planning, programs, policies, people and wellbeing. |
| Organizational Development | Supporting continuous learning for individuals, teams, and units with workshops, programs and events. |
| Osvrse (Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education) | Providing confidential and non-judgmental support to those who have been impacted by sexual or gender-based violence. |
| School of Human Nutrition |
Filling half your plate with fruits and veggies! |
| Schulich School of Music | Discover the 600+ concerts we have for the 海角社区 community to come and enjoy! |
| Student Wellness Hub -听From 11 AM to 12 PM and from 1 PM to 2 PM. | Try our virtual reality technology and experience its therapeutic benefits! |
| Sun Life Financial | Learn more about how we can help you plan your retirement. |
| TELUS听Health | Discover how our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) can make a positive impact on your life. |
| The Body of Evidence Podcast |
Meet Dr. Christopher Labos, the co-creator of this award-winning podcast and discover his latest book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer? |
| Work Well 海角社区 | Ergonomics: "Work well" in your space! |
We are proud to announce that our event has been awarded the Gold Sustainable Event certification by the 海角社区 Sustainable Events program run by the .
