Past Events

Enjoy a little bit of friendly competition? Meet up with other colleagues at noon to play in small groups. Some board games will be provided, but you’re also encouraged to bring your favourite game along! Please complete this short RSVP to help us plan accordingly.

Health and Well Being - Mental Health Training

This group program meets twice a week for 6 weeks (12 sessions in total) to maximize the opportunity to practice and develop strong skills in releasing body tension, and calming and focusing the mind. This educational program emphasizes skill acquisition and education about stress management and high performance. This is not a self-disclosure or therapy group; the purpose is skills practice.

A blood donor clinic will be held near the Simcoe Research Station. Visit to sign-up for a time to donate: https://blood.ca/en.  Give the gift of life to another person by donating blood.

Health and Well Being - RBC Royal Bank Financial Seminars

Join us for a new mental health and physical activity program called Mood Routes. This new program (also known as Mood Walks) is initiated by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health. These walking groups aim to support the mental and physical health of our campus community members by providing them with an opportunity to take a step back from their responsibilities and stresses, engage with their community, and enjoy the healing effects of nature.

Get loose with this fun full body workout that fuses strength training, Pilates-inspired movements and cardio moves with drumming. Designed for all fitness levels. This is class being offered for free to all faculty and staff.

The Pilates method focuses on core strengthening, breathing & alignment. This well-known exercise technique helps participants gain awareness of body alignment while strengthening key core and pelvic muscles to support posture and healthy spinal movement.

A blood donor clinic will be held in the University Centre, Peter Clark Hall. Visit to sign-up for a time to donate: https://blood.ca/en.  Give the gift of life to another person by donating blood.