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Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today?  Rachel, the Arboretum's Naturalist Intern, leads 1 hour long walks every Wednesday year-round.  Walks start at The Arboretum kiosk at 12:15 p.m.   The hike may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.   Please check the Arboretum's Facebook and Instagram page for a notice if the weekly walk is cancelled due to weather.  For further information contact Sally at scheun06@uoguelph.ca or ext. 52363. 

This program is designed to support employees who have recently been promoted into a supervisory or managerial role or someone who has been identified as moving into that role. Participants will learn what it means to be a new supervisor/manager, the scope of the position, everyday concerns and pitfalls they may experience and strategies for addressing them.

This training will be reviewing muscular-skeletal disorders (MSDs), symptoms of MSDs, ergonomic risk factors, and solutions. As well as an in-depth review of how to properly set up your workstation, identify hazards and propose solutions, as well as tips for at work and at home. Facilitated by: Heather Sewell, Rehabilitation Specialist, Occupational Health and Wellness

Classical Yoga is a particularly effective and efficient system to not only stretch, tone and develop the muscles but stimulate robust health in all systems of the body.  Regular practice can relieve stress and anxiety and promote mental concentration.

Knowledge Keeper Jan Sherman will lead a Sharing Circle where participants will be engaged in a group discussion around traditional perspectives on “emptying your burden basket” as a practice to help improve mental well-being. Everyone is welcome to attend. Register today!

Mental Illness Awareness Week takes place each year and is focused on raising awareness about mental illness.  The Faces of Mental Illness campaign features real people living in recovery from mental illness and aims to end the stigma associated with mental illness. Learn more: https://www.camimh.ca/mental-illness-awareness-week/about-miaw/.

In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Escape planning and practice can help you make the most of the time you have, giving everyone enough time to get out. The 2019 theme is, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice your Escape!”    Learn more about the steps you can take to ensure your safety: https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Staying-safe/Preparedness/Fire-Prevention-Week.

This is a muscle strength and endurance workout (no cardio component) for the whole body using a variety of equipment followed by a rejuvenating stretch.

Many of us feel overwhelmed by competing work and family demands. This session helps participants identify their key work/life stressors, clarify their values and develop skills and strategies to effectively prioritize their time and energy.

The labyrinth is available for anyone to drop-by and walk through.