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Wellness Week at the U of L

Wellness Week begins Monday at the University of Lethbridge, with a number of events designed to bring health and wellness issues to the forefront of everyone's mind.

Following is a list of Wellness Week activities, beginning with Monday's mini health fair at Andy's Place (AH100).

Monday, Apr. 26 – mini health fair – Andy's Place – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – exhibits will include non-fasting cholesterol and glucose testing (Health Centre); how to set up your workspace (Ergonomic Connections); Smoking Cessation (AB Health Services), Healthy Recipes and Eating for Weight Loss (Diane Britton, Registered Dietitian); Straighten Up AB Stretching Program (Mcleod Family Chiropractic); find out what's involved in a personal fitness consultation (U of L Fitness Centre); Back care and stretching (Jon Doan, Kinesiology).
Light refreshments will be available. Pick up a wellness passport to enter draw prizes and make sure and register for the Bee Heart Smart challenge as well.

Monday, Apr. 26 – 10 minute chair massages (by appointment only!) offered by certified Massage Therapist Lena Winter, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Health Centre. Contact Suzanne at 5217 to register.

Tuesday, Apr. 27 – PE255 – 11 a.m. to noon - Try a free intro Yoga session – Sophie Verzosa. Please note this intro session will be accessible to all fitness conditions - limited spaces so pre-registration required. Click here to register.

Tuesday, Apr. 27 – Andy's Place - noon to 1 p.m. - Dr. Robbin Gibb will be back to repeat her presentation on Healthy Brains

Tuesday, Apr. 27 - noon to 12:45 p.m. - Join Michelle Cederberg (who was our keynote speaker for Wellness Week 2009) for her first Mid Week Motivation session entitled "Get to the Good Things Even with a Busy Schedule" Register for this free webinar at: http://www.gottoit.ca/resources/webinar.asp

Wednesday, Apr. 28 - Coulee Clean-Up - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Meet at North Entrance Level 6 U-Hall for your bag and gloves. In conjunction with City of Lethbridge and Helen Schuler Coulee Centre. Click here to register. Participating has its benefits! You will be entered in a draw to win the use of an Tent Trailer for a year (courtesy of El Dorado RV). Click here to view the poster.

Thursday, Apr. 29 – 10 minute chair massages (by appointment only) offered by certified Massage Therapist Jarvis Larson from 9 a.m. to noon in the Health Centre. Contact Suzanne at 5217 to register.

Friday, Apr. 30 – Andy's Place – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. - Presentation on Identity Theft by Sonya von Heyking and Darren Schell

Friday, Apr. 30 – Andy's Place- 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - "Straighten Up Alberta" stretching program demonstrated by McLeod Family Chiropractic

Wellness Week savings at the Bookstore "Run, don't walk to the Bookstore and spin for your savings"
Warning: it could be good for your health!"

So come on out and use the opportunity to explore health and wellness resources on campus and in the community. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Suzanne McIntosh, wellness co-ordinator at 403-332-5217.