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Campus Well-Being

Campus Well-Being June Programs

May 28, 2024

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Fitness and Movement

Bike Share Program (NDC)

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Borrow one of Campus Well-Being’s bikes to go for lunch, run an errand or cruise around the area. Our four bikes include Moose and Bear (large), Eagle (medium) and Goose (small).  Come to the NDC North Gym customer service desk during regular gym hours, fill out a waiver and pick your bike – daytime borrowing only by students and staff.

Wearing a helmet is mandatory. Bring your own or borrow one from us; bike locks are available too. Each user receiving a bike will be responsible for:

  • Keeping it secure
  • Riding safely and lawfully
  • Returning it in a timely manner

Muscle and Mobility (NDC)

Join Coach Justin Ross to build strength, flexibility, and training knowledge in this self-paced class that focuses on movement quality over quantity. All fitness levels are welcome & exercise progressions and modifications will be provided throughout each workout to accommodate everyone.

REGISTER – Notre Dame Campus, North Gym: Mondays and Wednesdays 12:10 – 12:50pm, until June 19, 2024.

Strength and Conditioning (NDC)

These fun and high energy sessions utilize bodyweight exercises, kettlebells, dumbbells, medicine balls, bands and more for a compete total-body workout. Coach MG welcomes all fitness levels, providing exercise progressions and modifications to accommodate everyone.

REGISTER – Notre Dame Campus, North Gym: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:10 – 12:50pm, until June 20, 2024. NOTE: Summer session with MG – July 9 to August 15, 2024.

Yoga (NDC and Virtual)

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Holly Pluchinski guides participants to stretch, breathe and feel good. Suitable for all levels; mats are provided for in-person sessions.

In-Person:

  • Wednesdays – REGISTER – 12:10 to 12:50pm, Notre Dame Campus, GM33, near North Gym.

Virtual

  • Wednesdays REGISTER – 12:10 to 12:50pm *Includes access to recording for one week post-class.
  • FridaysREGISTER – 12:15 to 12:45pm

Note: Links for virtual sessions will be emailed to registrants separately. Classes going until June 21, 2024.

Wellness

Summer Nutrition and Navigating Weight Loss (NDC, Virtual)

Summer brings with it time-honored traditions of picnics, barbeques, and trips to the beach. Learn how nutrition can keep you healthy, safe and strong going into the summer season. Additionally, a discussion around weight, your health, and how to navigate fad diets and fancy pills will also be reviewed. Join Registered Dietician Hao-Yi Sim to learn all about the different ways nutrition can keep you strong this summer.

REGISTER – In-Person and VirtualNotre Dame Campus: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 – 12:00 to 1pm, Connected Classroom in EMP – G139, near North Gym.

Unable to attend at that time? Register for the virtual option to receive recording after the session.

Crafting Circle (EDC and NDC)

Group of students around a table colouring.

Take a break to create! Bring your lunch and drop by Campus Well-Being’s Crafting Circle. Activities and supplies provided include – knitting, crocheting, bookmark and button making, colouring and drawing.

Or bring your own project to work on while connecting and socializing with others.

Open from 11:30am to 1:30pm. You can register for a calendar reminder or drop in!

Mental Well-Being

Therapy Dog Visits (NDC)

Students petting a therapy dog.

Come spend some time with our furry friends from St. John Ambulance from 11:30am to 1:00pm.

NDC

Date: June 3, 2024

Location: Campus Store Hallway

NDC

Date: June 10, 2024

Location: STTC Dining Area

Recreation

Staff Cribbage & Games Lunch Hour (NDC)

Cribbage board and deck of cards on top.
Photo by KDorian

Pop by with your lunch and join some co-workers to play cribbage, or pick another game to enjoy. Kristi Dorian, Recreation and Wellness Coordinator will be on hand with a variety of games between 11:45am to 1:15pm.

NDC – Selkirk Lounge:

  • Tuesday, June 18, 2024

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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