Campus Well-Being November Programs
Sport
Participate in a variety of recreational sport activities on campus in a safe and supportive environment.
No registration is required for intramural sports. All skill levels are welcome. Come as a team or as an individual.
Intramural Badminton
Mondays 4:00-5:30pm (North Gym)
Fridays 4:00-5:30 (North Gym)
Intramural Basketball
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30pm (North Gym)
Thursdays 4:00-5:30pm (North Gym)
Intramural Futsal (Indoor Soccer)
Wednesdays 4:00-5:30pm (North Gym) – Starting November 6
Fridays 4:00-5:30pm (North Gym) – Starting November 8
Intramural Volleyball
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30pm (South Gym)
Thursdays 4:00-5:30pm (South Gym)
Fitness and Movement
Muscle & Mobility (NDC)
Join Coach Brinold 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
There will be no class on Monday, November 11
Strength & 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
Gentle Flow Yoga (NDC and Virtual)
Take some time to unwind and reconnect with your body with yoga instructor Jaimie Bristow. A class for all levels focusing on slow rhythmic movements and long gentle stretching to explore opening all areas of the body. Class begins and ends with varying forms of pranayama (breathwork), and/or mindfulness based stress reduction techniques.
Suitable for all levels, mats are provided for in-person sessions.
- Wednesdays In-Person – REGISTER – 12:10 to 12:50pm, Notre Dame Campus, Immersion Room (GM33), near North Gym. (NOTE: No In-person class Nov 6, register for virtual session only instead.)
- Wednesdays Virtual and Recording Access – REGISTER – 12:10 to 12:50pm *Access to recording for one week post-class.
Hatha Yoga (EDC)
Join Chaley Martens after school or work for a 45-minute hatha yoga class to unwind from your day. This class will build on mindful movement and breathing to gently challenge the mind and body, but leave you feeling relaxed. No experience is necessary. Suitable for all levels and mats are provided. Registration required.
REGISTER – Exchange District Campus, P107: Thursdays 4:15pm to 5pm
Vinyasa Flow Yoga (Virtual)
A dynamic class adapted for all levels that builds heat moving through postures with more continuous movement. Poses are linked together with the breath in a flowing sequence. Various ideas and themes are explored with instructor Jaimie Bristow.
REGISTER – Virtual: Fridays 12:15 to 12:45pm
Note: Links for virtual sessions will be emailed to registrants separately. Friday classes are not recorded.
Bike Share Program (NDC)
Borrow a bike 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
Wellness
Make and Take Crafting Lunch Break (EDC and NDC)
Take a break to create! Activities and supplies provided include – bookmark, bracelet and button making, rock painting, colouring and drawing, knitting and crocheting. We’ll also have some board games available.
Or bring your own project to work on while connecting and socializing with others.
Open from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. You can register for a calendar reminder or just drop in.
Home Maintenance Series – Plumbing (NDC)
Is the drip, drip, drip of a leaky faucet keeping you awake at night? Is your toilet past its prime and starting to leak or run for no reason?
If so, this next installment of the Renters and Homeowners Maintenance Series on Beginner Plumbing may be just what you need to get a good night’s sleep and save money on your water bill!
Water is our most precious resource and a leaky tap or toilet can waste hundreds of gallons of water in a short period of time. In this “taps and toilets basics” class, participants will learn the basic parts of both faucets and toilets and troubleshoot and repair common issues with both of these.
REGISTER – Notre Dame Campus: Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 4:30pm to 6:30pm, in room J2-05, watch for some signs to help find the room.
Cooking for Wellness (Virtual)
From the comfort of your own kitchen, Abby Legaspi leads at-home chefs through a step-by-step process to make lasagna roll-ups. Cozy up with good food and lots of fun!
REGISTER – Thursday, November 28, 2024: 6 to 8pm. Link will be emailed separately closer to event.
NOTE: The first 20 RRC Polytech students may request an ingredient kit to pick up from NDC or EDC. You will receive email confirmation. Student supply kits are limited, so register early.
Contact Kristi for more information: kdorian@rrc.ca
Virtual Paint Night
“Art is a powerful form of medicine – with the power to heal, to find insight, stillness and growth, to de-stress and feel in balance. Making art is a safe space to be wild and free.” Kisa MacIsaac
Join Campus Well-Being, the Students’ Association and instructor Kisa MacIsaac, for a virtual evening of painting and creative discovery. Participants follow a step-by-step process to create a unique painted canvas. All students and staff are welcome to register.
REGISTER – Virtual: Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024, 6pm to 8pm.
NOTE: The first 20 RRC Polytech students may request a paint kit to pick up from NDC or EDC. You will receive email confirmation. Student kits are limited, so register early.
Mental Well-Being
Thrive Week Nov 4 to 9, 2024 (All Campuses)
Thrive Week is a time to focus on the importance of balance and self-care in developing positive mental health that supports success in learning and working.
Check out all our wellness events – Alumnus Maria Jose Eguigure Torres Keynote “Building Resilience to Overcome Challenges, Amazing Race themed evening, mini golf, free popcorn and games lunch hours, wood-working, open mic night, massages and more.
Pop-Up Cat Café (NDC and EDC)
Join us during Thrive Week to spend time with some adorable cats! Sign up now as spots fill up fast! If you would like, you are welcome to bring cat food donations.
Date: November 4, 2024
Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm (sign up here for a 30-minute slot)
Location: NDC – The Cave
Date: November 5, 2024
Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm (sign up here for a 30-minute slot)
Location: EDC – P107
No walk-in availability.
Therapy Dog Visit (EDC and NDC)
Come and spend time with our furry friends from St. John Ambulance! Take some time during the lunch hour to relax and de-stress and spend time with some therapy dogs.
NDC – November 19, 2024
Location & Time: Campus Store Hallway – 11:30am to 1:00pm
EDC – November 20, 2024
Location & Time: Atrium (Roblin Centre) – 11:30am to 1:00pm
FREE Naloxone Overdose Response Training
Are you looking for an opportunity to be trained to administer Naloxone? Naloxone can be used to save a life in the case of an opioid overdose. Join St. John’s Ambulance for a free training as part of National Addictions Awareness Week. Register here!
Date: November 25, 2024
Time: 4:30 to 6:30pm
Location: EDC – Room P107
Recreation
Board Game Night (NDC and EDC)
Bring yourself, your friends or family for an “all welcome” board game night.
Contact Kristi if you’d like to reserve a specific game for your group of friends, classmates or staff team.
DROP-IN – Exchange District Campus: Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024, 4 to 7pm, in the Dining Hall in The Roblin Centre near Tim Hortons.
DROP-IN – Notre Dame Campus: Thursday, Nov 21, 2024, 4 to 7pm, in The Cave, DM30.
Pop-up Game Room (NDC)
Play board games and giant games like Jenga, Chess or Connect 4, join some peers in a friendly cornhole or card game, take some time to socialize while working on a puzzle or colouring.
DROP-IN – Notre Dame Campus: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – 10am to 2pm. In the Library Hallway.