Past Events

Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and re-charge. Stop by the UC Courtyard or the OVC Cafeteria between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. for a free hot beverage. Bring along your colleagues. This opportunity is available for all U of G employees.

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for: heart disease and stroke, increasing health risks for over a third of North Americans, and raising costs for organizations in lost productivity and healthcare expenses. Fortunately, high cholesterol is largely preventable and treatable with the right diet and lifestyle. This session will examine the risks of different types of fat and cholesterol, and describe how to lower cholesterol levels with a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet.

Celebrate Valentine's Day by joining us on a guided walk while we support our physical well-being and our heart health with some low intensity steady state cardio. Take your break and join us for an hour-long interpretive nature walk as we do a general winter walk through one of the Arboretum's old growth forests. Please remember to dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring your water bottle as needed.  Learn more about U of G's Arboretum. 

Event Details: Chair Yoga is the way to ​go when you are reluctant to get into the yoga clothes and get on the mat- challenge yourself with Chair yoga. 

Join Dr. Andrew Papadopoulos for a brief talk on the current status of COVID-19 and what post COVID-19 Public Health might look like.  He will provide details about the state of current information both locally and across Canada as well as review the latest science on prevention. The talk will provide some perspective on the potential path of the pandemic over the coming weeks and months. Dr. Andrew Papadopoulos will answer questions you have related to COVID-19.

Explore mental health resources from Wellness@Work, Student Wellness Services and Student Experience. Grab some refreshments and enter the prize draw. Resources and for Faculty and Staff Employee benefits

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 is available to our staff/faculty members and why the Athletic facilities might just be the best fit for you! Attendees of this tour will receive a free day pass for recreation in the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, including access to the Fitness Centre and / or a fitness class, to use at their convenience!

After the holiday season, many of us may be trying to get back into our typical routines and start incorporating more healthy eating behaviours into our day-to-day. But it may be overwhelming to try and find where to start with all the diet myths that are out there.  Join HPC's registered dietician, Rachel Hannah, to ask questions and learn about: