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May 5 to 9 is Wellness@Work's annual Be Well, Be Safe Week at U of G. We hope you'll join us for some of the events we have planned to celebrate National Mental Health Week and North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. Make sure to RSVP for the events you'd like to attend! Explore the full event calendar below and register today. We encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities that are available throughout the week to support your well-being - mentally, emotionally, and physically.

In today’s fast-paced world, taking time for wellness is key—and pickleball is a fun, active way to do just that. Whether you're brand new or looking to sharpen your skills, the Learn to Pickleball Staff Recess League session is the perfect mid-day break.

What to Expect

This one-hour lunchtime session welcomes all skill levels. Facilitated by Adam Bailey and Rob Laird, the class will offer two streams of instruction:

Be Well, Be Safe Week is a full week of coordinated programming in recognition of National Mental Health Week and North American Occupational Health and Safety Week.

Participate this year by completing the CMHA's "A Week Toward Unmasking" aligning with their theme of honesty and vulnerability for National Mental Health Week. 

How to participate: 

How observant are you? Do you have what it takes to spot all the hazards in the photos?

Check out this activity sheet and give it your best shot for a chance to WIN A PRIZE!

Those wishing to enter are asked to identify 3 hazards within each of the photos and also submit a “safety idea” relevant to the photos.

Complete the PDF worksheet.

View the April 2025 wellness calendar and register for programming!

View the March 2025 wellness calendar and register for programming!

Thursday, March 20th, is the UN International Day of Happiness! This year's theme, Caring and Sharing, highlights the importance of meaningful connections. Happiness isn’t just about individual joy—it’s about caring for each other, feeling connected, and being part of something bigger.

Wellness@Work invites you to celebrate by connecting with a colleague over a hot beverage, on us!

Do you often feel tired, cold, or find it hard to focus? It might not be your busy schedule. The culprit here might be low iron levels. Up to 20% of women in Canada, aged 19-50 is iron deficient, making it one of the three most common nutrient deficiencies^1,2. Women are at a higher risk of iron deficiency, but why is that? 

In recognition of International Women’s History Month and Nutrition Month, let’s explore how iron impacts women’s health and practical ways to iron up! 

View the February 2025 wellness calendar and register for programming!

View the January 2025 wellness calendar and register for programming!