Past Events

As we transition from the holiday season, re-establishing our regular routines and reintegrating physical activity can be a daunting task. If you're unsure where to begin and seek a sustainable approach to exercise, join HPC's physiotherapy fellows for an informative talk! During this session, facilitators will guide you on safely elevating your physical activity levels throughout the winter months, ensuring it feels good for your body and is manageable in the long run. This workshop will focus specifically on:

This tour has been rescheduled from January 8th to January 15th. Looking to start a new fitness or wellness journey? Did you know that all staff/faculty on campus have access to a subsidized rate to use the on-campus facilities? Join us on a tour of what programming/services and equipment are available to our staff/faculty members and why the Athletic facilities might just be the best fit for you!

Get into the holiday spirit with some skating, hot beverages, and snacks! Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate. Helmets recommended. No skate rentals are available. Hot beverages and light snacks will be available. Please also consider bringing an item to donate to the Guelph Student FoodBank. Need your skates sharpened? You can get them sharpened at Gryph’s Pro Shop in the Arena. They will be open for skate sharpening from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm on Wellness @ Work skate days and the charge is $9.00.

Does thinking about food over the holidays feel stressful and exhausting for you? Are you curious how Intuitive Eating might support you to decrease food-related guilt and stress and improve food satisfaction and enjoyment?

Looking to learn more about your U of G Guelph campus? Take your break and join our tour guide, Hilary Holmes, U of G Pathways Advisor, for a stroll. Hilary was employed as a U of G campus tour guide from 2012-2015 and has toured hundreds of staff, students and their families. All are welcome, so bring a friend or colleague. The tour will last approximately 60 minutes. Most of the tour will be outside, so please remember to dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring your water bottle as needed. 

Inspired by World Kindness on November 13th, join us for this creative workshop where we will mindfully practice kindness towards ourselves through artmaking. Please know that absolutely no artmaking experience is required, and you can participate with simple art materials available around your home. Register now! 

Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate. Skating is a great way to take a break in the day. Hosted by Athletics & Recreation for staff and faculty to attend as part of Wellness @ Work. Helmets recommended. No skate rentals are available. Need your skates sharpened? You can get them sharpened at Gryph’s Pro Shop in the Arena. They will be open for skate sharpening from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm on Wellness @ Work skate days and the charge is $9.00. Recreational Skating Events 

Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate. Skating is a great way to take a break in the day. Hosted by Athletics & Recreation for staff and faculty to attend as part of Wellness @ Work. Helmets recommended. No skate rentals are available. Recreational Skating Events