Campus Well-Being September Programs
Sport
Basketball (3 on 3)
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30pm (North Gym) – Starting September 3
Thursdays 4:00-5:30pm (North Gym) – Starting September 5
Badminton
Mondays 4:00-5:30pm (North Gym) – Starting September 9
Volleyball
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30pm (North Gym) – Starting September 10
Thursdays 4:00-5:30pm (North Gym) – Starting September 12
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
Classes start September 16
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
Classes start September 17
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.
- 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! Bring your lunch, some friends and drop by Campus Well-Being’s Make and Take Crafting Lunch Break. 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 drop in!
Six Ways to Stay Healthy at College (NDC, Virtual, Recorded)
Dr. Meghan Chatwin, Lifestyle Medicine Physician, shares six pillars of health to help students and staff cope with busy schedules and College life. Learn how nutrition, physical activity, stress management, restorative sleep, purpose, social connection and minimizing risky substances can lead to a healthy and happy life.
REGISTER – In-Person and Virtual – Notre Dame Campus: Wednesday, September 25, 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.
Make Your Own Vision Board (NDC)
Treat yourself to two hours of creative fun making your own vision board to set you up for the new academic year with a clear vision of your commitments to yourself.
A vision board is a visualization tool which refers to a board of any sort used to build a collage of words and pictures that represent your goals and dreams.
Your vision board becomes a powerful reminder throughout the year. Conversation and community will arise naturally as we each engage in our own creative work.
REGISTER – In-Person Session at the Notre Dame Campus: Thursday, Sept 26, 2024 from 4pm to 6pm in Prairie Lights.
All materials supplied. Bring any personalized pictures or graphics with you to include if wanted.
Mental Well-Being
Therapy Dog Visit (EDC, NDC and Portage)
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.
EDC – September 18th, 2024
Location & Time: Atrium (Roblin Centre) – 11:30am to 1:00pm
Portage La Prairie – September 25th, 2024
Location & Time: Student Lounge – 11:30am to 1:00pm
NDC – September 26th, 2024
Location & Time: Campus Store Hallway – 11:30am to 1:00pm
Pop-Up Cat Café (NDC and EDC)
As per your request, we have made our Pop-Up Cat Café a regular event!
Join Ms. J. La’s Fur Babies Cat Café & Adoption Centre. Sign up now as spots fill up fast! If you would like, you are welcome to bring cat food donations.
Date: September 26th, 2024
Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm (sign up here for a 30-minute slot)
Location: NDC – The Cave
Date: September 27th, 2024
Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm (sign up here for a 30-minute slot)
Location: EDC – P107
No walk-in availability.
Recreation
CFL Weekly Winning Teams Pick (All Campuses)
By Thursday each week, select the teams you think will win for the upcoming Canadian Football League’s weekend games and submit them to be entered for a grand prize. This contest starts the week of September 9, 2024 and will be running up to and including the Grey Cup. Connect with other football fans in a TEAMS online chat group.
Weekly team picks can be submitted by email to Kristi Dorian, Recreation and Wellness Coordinator. Game on!
Pop-up Game Room (NDC and EDC)
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, September 10, 2023 – 10am to 2pm. Library Hallway.
DROP-IN – Exchange District Campus: Tuesday, October 1, 2023 – 10am to 2pm. Dining Hall near Tim Hortons in The Roblin Centre.
Monthly Board Game Nights (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, Sept 17, 2024, 4 to 7pm, in the Dining Hall in The Roblin Centre near Tim Hortons.
DROP-IN – Notre Dame Campus: Thursday, Sept 19, 2024, 4 to 7pm, in The Cave, DM30.