Music is an excellent wellness tool. Whether you put on some music to shift your mood, express yourself by making music, or learn a new musical skill – the emotional and spiritual power of music can’t be denied.

While we stay home as much as possible these days, it’s still important to take meaningful breaks from work and studies, giving our bodies and minds a chance to recharge.

For these reasons, students are invited to attend a series of Thrive events centered around music and delivered by the Manitoba Conservatory for Music and Arts.

For a list of events and registration information, click here.

How’s your sleep? If you’re finding it hard to get enough good sleep, you’re not alone.

Sleep is a key part of overall health and wellness so when it’s difficult or disrupted, your whole life can suffer. Join Dr. Elizabeth Hebert, licensed clinical psychologist and sleep expert, to find effective sleep solutions.

Date: Thursday, January 28

Time: 1-2pm

Platform: WebEx (register here)

Improving your sleep will help you do well in your studies, at work, and in life. Don’t miss this session and be sure to bring your questions for Dr. Hebert. All staff and students are welcome.

If you can’t attend at the scheduled time, watch staff and student news for a recording.

Questions or accessibility needs can be directed to Breanna Sawatzky.

Attention Language Training Centre Students:

Do you need some extra help with your assignments?

If so, academic support is available online at Homework Club.

Tuning in together, on Tuesdays, at 2:00, using TEAMS 

Join your personal support counsellor, Larissa Klymkiw, for a new group to talk about the struggles and beauties of life.

Please register for this 4-week group. Topics will include:

Please be prepared to attend all 4 meetings. This is a closed group so participants can get to know each other. A maximum of 8 participants will be allowed .

Email Larissa to register: lklymkiw@rrc.ca  

Do you have questions about federal benefits or other financial supports? 

SEED Winnipeg Inc. is offering a free service to help you to learn more about the financial supports that are available to you. 

The Community Financial Helpline answers questions from community members living on low incomes.

Call or text 431-813-4357 (431-813-HELP) or toll free 1-855-955-4234 (1-855-955-4CFH) if you have questions about: 

– Tax filing
– Obtaining identification
– Income supports (such as CERB, EIA, EI, OAS, CPP)
– Benefits and credits such as the Canada Child Benefit, and debt management and credit counselling. 

Information provided by the Community Financial Helpline is free. 

For more information, click here.

The RRC Students’ Association and RRC Healthy Minds Health College would like to invite students to participate in a virtual paint night!

Join us Thursday, November 19 at 7 PM for a step-by-step painting tutorial. This event is suitable for all skill levels.

Register here!

Please indicate on the registration form whether you are in need of a supply package or not. Paint packages contain all the necessary supplies. There are only 50 paint packages available, so hurry!
Those who receive a paint package are expected to return supplies back to campus by November 30.

Updates on pick-up information, supply list, and event link will be sent via e-mail.

Get Your Benefits! is a plain language booklet listing many federal, provincial and regional benefits and programs individuals and families living in Manitoba may be eligible for.

Click here to see the booklet.

Click here for more information.

Join your LTC Personal Support Counsellor, Larissa Klymkiw,  for an online presentation about goal setting. Topics will include:

• Setting achievable goals
• Common barriers to reaching goals
• Resources that can help you to achieve your goals

When: Tuesday, October 20th, 4:00pm – 5:00pm

How to join: This presentation will be delivered via WebEx. To join, click here or use the following link – https://redrivercollege.webex.com/redrivercollege/j.php?MTID=m7bf27c21825e56abc52ae1a65b321b84

Please contact Jillian Hoogland (jhoogland@rrc.ca) if you have any questions.

On Wednesday, October 21 from 1 – 3pm, Red River College will be hosting a virtual film screening that will give students an opportunity to watch and discuss three award-winning short films about mental health impacts of sexual violence, engage in mind-body exercises to help them unplug from their screens, and connect with wellness resources available to them during these turbulent times.

You can learn more about the program here, and if you’re interested in attending, there are currently still some seats available for RRC students. You can sign up for free via the registration page.

If you have any questions, please direct them to amy@artwithimpact.org  .

Safety and Health Services will be offering flu clinics to students. Please come out and get your shot!

Notre Dame Campus

• Dates: November 4, 5 & 12, 2020
• Time: 9am-4pm
• Location: South Gym
• Register: online by October 31
  • Click here to register

PGI

• Dates: November 25 & 26, 2020
• Time: 12:30-3:30pm
• Location: Room 306
• Register: online by November 21
  • Click here to register

IMPORTANT CHANGES THIS YEAR

• Self-screening is mandatory to attend on-campus
• COVID precautions are in place – hand hygiene, masks, distancing at all times
• No walk-in appointments this year
• To book appointments, visit Health Services