Upcoming Events

Visit the GGAC's NRG Zone for one of three free drop-in times for employees this month! Employees should check in with Client Services upon arrival to register for their FREE day pass before heading upstairs to the NRG Zone. Receipt of the day pass should be brought to the NRG Zone as proof of entrance. Change rooms are available, but staff should bring their own locks. We highly recommend locking up your belongings. Outside shoes are not permitted in the NRG Zone. This new fitness space is located in Studio 3202 on the 3rd floor of GGAC. About the NRG Zone NRG...

Description Join Jen O'Neill, Athletic & Recreation's Manager of Fitness, Recreation & Client Services to learn more about what is available at U of G to support your physical activity. This session will start with a brief overview of what is available to staff and faculty to support their physical activity, followed by a Q&A to answer any questions you might have about Athletics & Recreation's offerings, memberships, facilities, and more.     Register now! You can submit any...

Visit the GGAC's NRG Zone for one of three free drop-in times for employees this month! Employees should check in with Client Services upon arrival to register for their FREE day pass before heading upstairs to the NRG Zone. Receipt of the day pass should be brought to the NRG Zone as proof of entrance. Change rooms are available, but staff should bring their own locks. We highly recommend locking up your belongings. Outside shoes are not permitted in the NRG Zone. This new fitness space is located in Studio 3202 on the 3rd floor of GGAC. About the NRG Zone NRG...

Learn about highlights from the exciting new book, “The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.” In this book, author Julia Hotz explores how we need ‘social prescriptions’ just as much as traditional medicine to cure what ails us. Insights and key takeaways from the book will be shared, followed by group discussions so we can reflect on these insights in the context of our own lives. Pizza lunch! Take the day off from making your lunch. Bring your own drink. We will be doing some random draws to give away...

The world pressures us to hurry, to respond, to act, to go, and rush. We feel it throughout the holiday season and absorb it into our new year. Yet so many of us are craving calm, quiet, and slowness, as the winter season calls for. In this creative workshop, join us as we explore honouring our own pace with softness, and putting this into practice in our everyday lives. Absolutely no art experience is required to participate.  Essential Art Materials:   A pencil  Some paper - this could be cardstock, watercolour paper, sketchbook...

Many of us feel overwhelmed by competing work and family demands. This session will help participants identify their key work/life stressors, clarify their values, and develop skills and strategies to effectively prioritize their time and energy. Registration Register now through Qualtrics! Facilitator  Homewood Health  Questions Email wellnessatwork@uoguelph.ca 

Visit the GGAC's NRG Zone for one of three free drop-in times for employees this month! Employees should check in with Client Services upon arrival to register for their FREE day pass before heading upstairs to the NRG Zone. Receipt of the day pass should be brought to the NRG Zone as proof of entrance. Change rooms are available, but staff should bring their own locks. We highly recommend locking up your belongings. Outside shoes are not permitted in the NRG Zone. This new fitness space is located in Studio 3202 on the 3rd floor of GGAC. About the NRG Zone NRG...

Revitalize your workday! Join our workshop, where HPCs Physiotherapy Fellows guide you through desk-friendly exercises and practical tips to help with posture and pain for desk workers. Discover how to alleviate desk-related discomfort, improve posture, and boost productivity with simple, effective movements. Learn to seamlessly incorporate these strategies into your daily routine, promoting a healthier and more energized work life! This workshop will focus specifically on:  Proper posture and ergonomic setup  Quick and simple exercises that can be...

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, 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 where mental health forms an...

Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate to take a break in the day. Hosted by Athletics & Recreation for staff and faculty to attend as part of Wellness@Work. Helmets are recommended and staff and faculty should bring their U of G cards. Attendees will need to sign a waiver before entering the rink. Skate Rentals are available at Gryph's Locker in the arena. $10 per rental. See more info on the Athletics & Recreation website.