Wellness

MindWell Challenge Winners

Posted: March 21, 2023

Congratulations to all the MindWell 30-day mindfulness challenge participants!

All students and staff can register for a MindWell account to access the Take 5 Daily program any time. For this 30-day program, all you need is five minutes a day, anytime, anywhere and on any device. Evidence shows that it lowers stress, increases resilience, improves teamwork, and strengthens leadership skills.

This opportunity teaches ‘mindfulness-in-action’, helping participants become calm, present and focused during daily tasks and work. MindWell also offers many other workshops, classes and training resources to assist you on your path of well-being.

Winners:

Float.Calm gift certificates: Kunwar Aditya and Marcelo Tiago Lopes Shimizu

“I am an extremely anxious person and finishing the 30 day challenge of the Take 5 Daily course made me reconnect with myself, my family, and everything around me. Now I am more relaxed, feeling more alive in the now and practicing Take 5 every day. I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn and remember attitudes that make my day better.”
Marcelo Tiago Lopes Shimizu

Halfmoon Yoga Mat and Block: Heidi DeFehr and Bea Bernardo

“It’s easy to get sucked into what’s happening everywhere else and fail to see what’s around us. Spending 5 minutes for 30 days focusing on the present moment made me realize how much I’ve been missing out on right in front of me.”
Bea Bernardo

“I really enjoyed the MindWell series. It was manageable (requiring less than 5 min/day) and relatable. The Take 5 program gave me great tips that I continue to use, even after the program has ended – Notice the Cue, Notice the New, Notice the Body, Notice the Breath, and Notice the Now.” It is a great program to help reduce stress and increase focus.”
Heidi DeFehr

Halfmoon Meditation Cushion: Sam Lee and Mufidat Musa

“In my experience with the MindWell Challenge, I developed a habit of self-care. The program provided sophisticated instructions on how to practice daily meditation. As a result, I now meditate for 5 minutes each morning and can focus on tasks for longer periods than before. I highly recommend this challenge to other students. “
Sam Lee

March Madness Bracket Contest

Posted: March 8, 2023

Campus Well-Being is hosting a 2023 March Madness Bracket Contest for our students & staff. This is a fun and exciting way to follow the tournament, compete with your classmates or colleagues, and potentially win a prize!

What is March Madness?

March Madness is one of the most anticipated and watched events in all of sports with 64 college basketball teams competing in a seven round tournament. On Sunday March 12^th, each team will be arranged in a tournament bracket. The games start on Thursday March 16^th, and once a team loses, they are eliminated. To enter this contest, you’ll be asked to predict the winners for each game before the tournament begins.

Sign up now to show us how well you know NCAA Basketball, or how good you are at guessing the winners! Entry is free, and no basketball knowledge is required.

Contest Details

Sign up online and enter your bracket here. You’ll first need to create an account, then you’ll be asked to join the RRC March Madness Contest. Brackets must be submitted between March 12^th to 16^th at 10:00am (before the start of the tournament). Live updates will be made to our contest standings as the tournament goes on, so follow along to see where you rank amongst our college community.

Contest Scoring

For each game winner that is correctly chosen, points will be awarded. Higher point totals will be awarded for correct picks as the tournament progresses. The point breakdown for each round can be found below:

First Round – 1 point
Second Round – 2 points
Third Round (Sweet 16) – 4 points
Fourth Round (Elite 8) – 8 points
Final Four – 16 points
Championship – 32 points

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to the top three people in the standings at the end of the tournament. Winners will be contacted by email at the end of the contest.

1^st place – $100 Sport Chek Gift Card
2^nd place – $50 Sport Chek Gift Card
3^rd place – $25 Sport Chek Gift Card

Please email Davis with any questions.

Campus Well-Being March Programs

Posted: February 28, 2023

Grey stones stacked in the foreground with soothing blues and greens in the background. White text reads Campus Well-Being Events

As winter begins its transition to spring, this can be a perfect time to try new things or reconnect with activities you enjoy. The Campus Well-Being March calendar includes many opportunities for students and staff to get active, social, creative or relax – whatever it is you need. All programs are offered at no cost with a valid RRC Polytech identification card.

Sport & Fitness

Fitness Classes

We have some talented instructors and a great variety of programs to help get you moving toward your fitness goals or take your routine to the next level. Our coaches will provide exercise progressions & modifications to accommodate all fitness levels.

All classes are at the Notre Dame Campus unless otherwise noted. Some fitness & yoga classes are offered virtually and at the Exchange District Campus.

Class Schedule (March 1, 2023 – April 7, 2023)

Mondays

Muscle & Mobility (40min), 11:10am

Tuesdays

Strength & Conditioning (40min), 12:10pm
Yoga at EDC (30min), 4:15pm

Wednesdays

Muscle & Mobility (40min), 11:10am
Yoga (40min), 12:10pm
- In Person Registration *special immersive experience in studio GM33
- Virtual / Online Registration *sign up here to register for the virtual class

Thursdays

Strength & Conditioning (40min), 12:10pm
Yoga at EDC (30min), 4:15pm
Virtual Strength Training (45min), 5:15pm
- Sign up for this class and you’ll have access for 7 days. You can view these recordings at your convenience.

Fridays

Virtual Yoga (30min), 12:15pm

Please register at the links above. All classes are open to students and staff who have valid facility memberships. More information about memberships can be found here. Most students and staff automatically have a membership. Contact recreation with any questions.

Intramural Sport

Intramural sports provide students & staff an opportunity to participate in a variety of recreational sport activities on campus in a safe and supportive environment. 

Choose from our sport of the day or drop in to play a sport of your choice. You can sign up as a team or register as an individual and get placed on a team at the time of the event. All skill levels are welcome!  

Check out our Intramural Sport Schedule for more information and to sign up!  

Mondays  

Basketball (3on3) 4:00pm – 5:30pm (North Gym)

Tuesdays  

Volleyball 4:00pm – 5:30pm (North Gym)

Wednesdays 

Futsal (Indoor Soccer) 3:00pm – 4:30pm (South Gym)

Thursdays  

Basketball (3on3) 4:00pm – 5:30pm (North Gym)

Fridays 

Cricket 3:00pm – 4:30pm (North Gym)

Want to add another sport? Or another timeslot? Email Davis to become a volunteer Intramural Coordinator and assist in delivering more sports. More information about the Intramural Coordinator position can be found here .

Movement Classes

T’ai Chi (In-Person)

T’ai Chi involves the use of daily gentle exercise to improve health with a focus on breathwork. This longevity practice is easy to access and yet profound enough for a lifelong engagement. The universal martial arts movements serve as a focus for the development of mind, body, and spirit (Chi).

Join Sifu Josh Schafer who has been training in Traditional Chinese Martial Arts (TCMA) for over three decades. His expertise includes Taiji (Yang Lineage), Tiger Claw Gong Fu (Fu Jiow Pai), and Praying Mantis Fist (Tang Lang Ch’uan).

NDC Immersion Room Yoga (In-Person and Virtual)

Holly Pluchinski guides in-person yoga participants in a room surrounded by soothing sounds and panoramas. Stretch and relax! Suitable for all levels and mats are provided.

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

NOTE: Link will be emailed to registrants after registration. No food is allowed in the room. Click here for more information about the Immersion Room (GM33).

EDC Yoga Tuesdays and Thursdays (In-Person)

Join Chaley Martens after school or work for a 30-minute yoga class to unwind from your day. Suitable for all levels and mats are provided.

Friday Yoga (Virtual)

From the comfort of your home or office, Holly leads a 30-minute yoga class allowing participants to stretch, breathe and feel good. Suitable for all levels.

Registration required. NOTE: Link will be emailed to registrants separately.

Wellness

Cooking for Wellness (Virtual)

From the comfort of your own kitchen, Abby Legaspi leads at-home chefs through the step-by-step recipe for Honduran Baleadas, a thick flour tortilla stuffed with some savory filling. Cozy up with good food and lots of fun!

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.

REGISTER – Thursday, March 2, 2023: 6pm to 8pm – Virtual*

*LINK and Recipe: Will be emailed separately to registrants closer to the event.

Therapy Dog Visits (In-Person)

Animal and human interactions can offer many positive health benefits. For example, animals can help decrease our cortisol levels (a stress hormone), lower blood pressure, reduce feelings of loneliness, and help boost our mood. They are also fun to have around and offer us to chance to form unique and intimate bonds.

DROP-BY: EXCHANGE DISTRICT CAMPUS – Thursday, March 9, 2023: 11:30am – 1pm, Atrium of The Roblin Centre, In-person

DROP-BY: NOTRE DAME CAMPUS – Tuesday, March 14, 2023: 11:30am – 1pm, Campus Store Hallway, In-person

Drop-in Zen Zone

Need something a little quieter? Visit the Zen Zone in the Immersion Room at NDC.

Relax. Lie down or sit. Breathe. Listen to soothing nature sounds, bring your own guided meditation or watch the peaceful vistas projected all around you. Yoga mats and cushions will be available.

Details:

Thursday, March 9, 2023: 1pm to 3pm

Thursday, March 16, 2023: 1pm to 3pm

Please note: There is a room capacity limit (20). Please enter the room quietly and remain silent to respect others’ quiet contemplations. No food is allowed in the room. Click here for more information about the Immersion Room (GM33).

Recreation

Game Night – EDC and NDC (In-Person)

Bring your friends and family for an “all welcome” board game night at Red River College Polytechnic presented by Campus Well-Being and the Students’ Association.

DROP-IN – NOTRE DAME CAMPUS: Third Thursday of every month, 4pm to 7pm, in The Cave. (March 16, 2023)

DROP-IN – EXCHANGE DISTRICT CAMPUS: Third Tuesday of every month, 4pm to 7pm, in the Dining Hall in The Roblin Centre near Tim Hortons. (March 21, 2023)

Some of the games include: Catan Family Edition, Cranium, Taboo, Cribbage and Crib Wars, Forbidden Island, Monoply Deal, Uno, Scrabble, Boggle, Yahtzee, Telestrations, Chess and Checkers, Sequence, Hedbanz, Battleship, Jenga and Pictionary.

Contact Kristi if you’d like to reserve a specific game for your group of friends, classmates or staff team.

Paint Night (Virtual)

“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 MacIssac

Join Campus Well-Being, the Students’ Association and instructor Kisa MacIsaac, for an evening of painting and creative discovery. Participants follow a step-by-step process to create a unique painted canvas. There is no cost for this event. All students and staff are welcome to register.

Paint Night Kits (limited number, students only): If you attend a regional RRC Polytech Campus, please check with your Academic Success Coach for the availability of a complementary paint night kit. If you are a RRC Polytech student at NDC or EDC, only twenty (20) student paint night kits are available.

Email Kristi for more information.

Immersion Room Movies – Student Showcase (In-Person)

Campus Well-Being and Emerging Media Production (EMP) transform the NDC Immersion Room into an outside park movie-viewing vista. Drop in and stay or come for a quick viewing. Showcasing RRC Polytech, Digital Film & Media Production student creations with a couple extras thrown in the mix.

DROP-BY: Notre Dame Campus, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 between 1pm to 4pm in the Immersion Room (GM33)near the North Gym.

Meet and Greet Popcorn Party – munch and mingle with the movie makers around 1:30 to 2:30pm.

ᒪᐢᑭᓯᐣ: A Moccasin Creation Story

In tribute to filmmaker, Fawnda Neckoway’s late grandmother, Irene, “ᒪᐢᑭᓯᐣ: A Moccasin Creation Story” showcases a modern making behind the traditional art. In this generational short film we see Isabel Neckoway, for who the first time creates her own moccasins and a Cree message by Moccasin Knowledge Keeper, Susan Wood. (Run time: 5:30 mins)

Written, Directed and Cinematography by Fawnda Neckoway Assistant Editor/Sound – Myrem Phillips

She’s Not There

A film noir for the modern age, a local detective struggles to find out what happened to a promising young woman. (Run time: 7 mins)

Director name: Daphne Finlayson

Please Handle with Care

This short Documentary follows Liway, a permanent resident living in Canada as she prepares to send a balikbayan box to her family back home in the Philippines. This film takes a deeper look into how a tradition for many OFWs (Oversea Filipino Workers) and immigrants became a billion-dollar industry. Balikbayan, meaning “to return” has changed meaning over the years. As we follow Liway’s journey and what it means for her to be able to send back her wealth, we also gain historical insight into these boxes and the business behind them. (Run time: 9:54 minutes)

Chris Ayson

Ewan Gordon

Director: Angeline Javier
Camera Operator & Assistant Editor: Chris Ayson
Camera Operator, Assistant Editor, Sound & Colour: Ewan Gordon

Flow Art and the Space In-Between (In-Person)

Follow your ‘desire to create’ in an evening of painting with flow art. Join in a fun relaxing space to explore, play and learn simple paint pouring techniques. Flow art or acrylic pouring is fast becoming an art medium many enjoy. It can be a very relaxing process to watch the painting “come alive” in front of your eyes. No previous art experience is required.

Diane Sidebottom and l’aura Carroll will guide you through the process and help you connect with your inner creator in an open and meditative process. There will be some sound healing with crystal bowls and guided relaxation within the evening, which will set the tone to include mindfulness and healing intentions for the art work as well.

Paint a Pot (In-Person)

Join the RRCSA and Campus Well-Being for a night of pottery painting! Enjoy some relaxing, unhurried creative time by picking a small terracotta ready-to-paint flowerpot and transforming it into your own amazing work of art.

Complete your project by planting in some seeds and watch it grow into a beautiful flower! All materials supplied – pots, paints, soil and seeds.

REGISTER – EXCHANGE DISTRICT CAMPUS: Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 4:30pm to 6:30pm, in the Dining Hall in The Roblin Centre near Tim Hortons.

Get Movin’ Challenge

Posted: February 8, 2023

Step up & Win!

Go toe-to-toe with your classmates and colleagues. Move your way to improved health, and a chance to win some great prizes!

Keep track of your steps (& other physical activity) during the month of March. To qualify for the prize draw, 7000 steps per day is required for a minimum of 10 days during the month.

The more days you reach 7000 steps, the better the prizes!

Register Here before Monday March 13th
Submit Your Results by Tuesday April 4th – after completing the challenge
Winners will be announced on Friday April 7th

Tracking Movement And Submitting Results

How do I track my steps or physical activity? (4 options)

Use your fitness tracker or smart phone to determine how many steps you achieve each day.
Download the free ‘Google Fit’ app or other tracking platform to allow your smart phone to track your step count.
- Google Fit – iPhone
- Google Fit – Android
Enter your daily physical activity into this Activity to Steps Converter to convert various movement activities into a step total.
Exercise for 30+ minutes at the gym, pool, spin studio, or at home to achieve the equivalent of 7000 steps (for the purpose of this contest).
- Sports, weights, aerobics, it all counts!

For each day that you reach 7000 steps, use your phone or notebook to track your total number of days.

At the end of the month, submit your results here.

Hitting Your Goal

Here are some ways to achieve 7000 steps (or the movement equivalent):

Walk / Run / Cycle
Take a fitness class
Lift weights

Active transportation
Have a walking meeting
Set movement reminders

Play sports
Take the stairs
Choose activities you enjoy

Check out our Campus Well-Being Program Calendar for more information on movement opportunities and to sign up for free fitness classes, intramural sports, walking groups, and more!

Prizes

How do I win prizes?

Reach 7000 steps for 10 or more days for a bronze prize entry.
Reach 7000 steps for 15 or more days for a silver prize entry.
Reach 7000 steps for 20 or more days for a gold prize entry.

Bronze Prize List – 12 Winners

Yoga Package (Yoga mat & Mini band pack) x 3
Mobility Package (Foam roller & Mini band pack) x 3
$25 Gift Card (Sport Chek, Lululemon) x 3 each

Silver Prize List – 6 Winners

Fitness Package (Yoga mat, Foam roller, Mini bands, Water bottle) x 3
$50 Gift Card (Sport Chek x2, Lululemon x 1)

Gold Prize List – 3 Winners

$100 Gift Card (Sport Chek x2, Lululemon, x1)

Please email Davis Chase ⁠with any questions.

Check Out What’s Happening on MindWell in February

Posted: January 31, 2023

This February, we encourage you to work on the most important relationship you can have in your lifetime: The Relationship with Yourself.

The way you feel, think and perform each day is part of this relationship. When you feel good, it shows – at work, in your relationships with colleagues, friends, and family members and everywhere else in your life too.

MindWell has put together new class themes and programs that will help you develop this positive, healthy relationship with yourself.

These programs include:

The 4 Aspects of Love
Making Difficult Conversations Easier
Meaningful Breaks through Movement
Tai Chi: Reduce Stress & Increase Mobility

All workshops and classes are free to Red River College Polytechnic faculty, staff and students. Sign up for a Free MindWell Account to access and find a class that is right for you.

Making Difficult Conversations Easier

Conversations with colleagues or loved ones can feel difficult when you know the person might not like what you have to say. Unfortunately, difficult conversations are a part of life.

Join Coach Jackie every Monday in February to learn how to apply the skill of mindfulness and compassionate communication to make those difficult conversations easier.

Mondays at noon (virtual)

Learn More

Rejuvenate with Movement Breaks

Whether you’re sitting at your desk or standing all day at work, your body (and mind) will benefit from short breaks of varied movement.

Join Lucia every Tuesday in February to learn how to incorporate shorts bursts of movement into your day to improve your posture, alleviate achy muscles and feel your best.

Tuesdays at 11:30am (virtual)

Learn More

Tai Chi: Relieve Stress & Increase Mobility

Tai Chi classes will help you discover simple movements to improve your physical and mental health, balance and relaxation through the ancient art of Tai Chi. Safe and accessible for all – even those recovering from illness or injury. No special clothing or equipment needed.

Join Peter every Monday to learn the foundations of Tai Chi to decrease stress and improve your mobility.

Mondays at 2:00pm (virtual)

Learn More

The 4 Aspects of Love

When most people hear the word ‘love’, they automatically think about ‘intimate’ love – the love you have for a romantic partner. However, there are actually 4 types of love: Intimate, Self, Family/Friend and Universal love.

Join Ross each Friday in February to discover how to deepen your capacity to give and receive love in all areas.

Fridays at 11:00am (virtual)

Learn More

Campus Well-Being February Programs

Posted: January 31, 2023

Movement Classes

T’ai Chi (In-Person)

NDC Immersion Room Yoga (In-Person and Virtual)

Holly Pluchinski guides in-person yoga participants in a room surrounded by soothing sounds and panoramas. Stretch and relax! Suitable for all levels and mats are provided.

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

NOTE: Link will be emailed to registrants after registration. No food is allowed in the room. Click here for more information about the Immersion Room (GM33).

EDC Yoga Tuesdays and Thursdays (In-Person)

Join Chaley Martens after school or work for a 30-minute yoga class to unwind from your day. Suitable for all levels and mats are provided. Registration required.

Friday Yoga (Virtual)

From the comfort of your home or office, Holly leads a 30-minute yoga class allowing participants to stretch, breathe and feel good. Suitable for all levels.

Registration required. NOTE: Link will be emailed to registrants separately.

Recreation

Game Night – EDC and NDC (In-Person)

Bring your friends and family for an “all welcome” board game night at Red River College Polytechnic presented by Campus Well-Being and the Students’ Association.

DROP-IN – EXCHANGE DISTRICT CAMPUS: Third Tuesday of every month, 4pm to 7pm, in the Dining Hall in The Roblin Centre near Tim Hortons.

DROP-IN – NOTRE DAME CAMPUS: Third Thursday of every month, 4pm to 7pm, in The Cave.

Contact Kristi if you’d like to reserve a specific game for your group of friends, classmates or staff team.

Paint Night – NDC (In-Person)

Make Your Own Fairy Garden (In-Person)

Escape from our wintery world for a couple of hours and relax with some greenery. Pick a container, choose a plant, get your hands dirty and add some accessories to create your own “fairy garden” to take home with you.

All materials and plants provided. Register early, seating limited.

Session Details:

Tuesday, March 7, 2023: Notre Dame Campus – 4:30 to 6:30pm (The Cave, DM30)

*Registration Required

Wellness

Cupcakes and Condoms – Sexual Health Workshop (In-Person)

The interactive Cupcakes and Condoms workshop will be facilitated by the Sexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC) and will feature discussion about healthy relationships, consent, abuse and the connection to overall wellness. And, as the title of the workshop states, students will be encouraged to take home red velvet cupcakes and condoms.

No registration required, come at 12:00pm for the presentation:

Where: P107 – The Roblin Centre, EDC

When: Noon – 1p.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2023

What: SERC will be on campus to teach students about healthy relationships, consent, abuse and the connection to overall wellness through a fun and interactive workshop.

ASL-English Interpretation provided. For more information contact: Kristi Dorian, Recreation and Wellness Coordinator.

The Dimensions of Wellness: A Habit Building Workshop Series (Virtual)

Join this 7-week, step-by-step wellness workshop to create a personal plan tailored to your needs and goals. You’ll also interact with others who are building healthy habits, giving and receiving support and encouragement.

Click for more information and to register.

Cooking for Wellness (Virtual)

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.

Session Details:
Thursday, March 2, 2023: 6pm to 8pm – Virtual
*Registration Required
**LINK and Recipe: Will be emailed separately to registrants closer to the event.

Sport and Fitness

Fitness Classes

We have some very talented instructors and a great variety of programs to help get you moving toward your fitness goals or take your routine to the next level.

All classes are at the Notre Dame Campus unless otherwise noted. Some fitness & yoga classes are offered virtually and at the Exchange District Campus.

Class Schedule (Feb 1, 2023 – April 7, 2023)

Mondays

Muscle & Mobility (40min), 11:10am

Tuesdays

Strength & Conditioning (40min), 12:10pm
Yoga at EDC (30min), 4:15pm

Wednesdays

Muscle & Mobility (40min), 11:10am
Yoga (40min), 12:10pm
- In Person Registration *special immersive experience in studio GM33
- Virtual / Online Registration *sign up here to register for the virtual class

Thursdays

Strength & Conditioning (40min), 12:10pm
Yoga at EDC (30min), 4:15pm
Virtual Strength Training (45min), 5:15pm
- Sign up for this class and you’ll have access for 7 days. You can view these recordings at your convenience.

Fridays

Virtual Yoga (30min), 12:15pm

Intramural Sport 

Intramural sports provide students & staff an opportunity to participate in a variety of recreational sport activities on campus in a safe and supportive environment. 

Check out our Intramural Sport Schedule for more information and to sign up!  

Mondays  

Basketball (3on3) 4:00pm – 5:30pm (North Gym)

Tuesdays  

Volleyball 4:00pm – 5:30pm (North Gym)

Wednesdays 

Futsal (Indoor Soccer) 3:00pm – 4:30pm (South Gym)

Thursdays  

Basketball (3on3) 4:00pm – 5:30pm (North Gym)
Futsal (Indoor Soccer) 4:00pm – 6:00pm (North Gym)

Fridays 

Cricket 3:00pm – 4:30pm (North Gym)

The Dimensions of Wellness: A Habit Building Workshop Series

Posted: January 24, 2023

Have you ever tried to build a new wellness habit? Without support and other effective strategies, it’s hard to make the habit stick.

All RRC Polytech students and staff are welcome to attend. For questions or to register, please email Kristi Dorian. Everyone who completes the program will receive a certificate.

Workshop Dates

Date: Seven Tuesdays from February 7 – March 28 (*no class on February 21)

Time: 6-7pm

Platform: MS Teams

Dimensions of Wellness

You will learn about these eight dimensions of wellness:

Physical
Intellectual
Emotional
Social
Spiritual
Occupational
Financial
Environmental

Topics

Creating daily routines
Setting goals
Using checklists
Keeping track
And more!

Your Facilitator

All sessions will be facilitated by Dan Saltel. Dan is an instructor in RRC Polytech’s Business Information Technology program and is also a member of the Workplace Safety and Health Committee. Dan is passionate about both the importance of wellness and the value of habit building strategies. Dan has a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science as well as a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a Master of Science in community health sciences. You can learn more about him at Daniel Saltel | LinkedIn

For questions or to register, please email Kristi Dorian.

Intramural Sport – Winter 2023

Posted: January 17, 2023

Intramural sports provide students & staff an opportunity to participate in a variety of recreational sport activities on campus in a safe and supportive environment. 

Intramural Sport Schedule

Click on the link(s) below to register.

Mondays  

Basketball (3on3) 4:00pm – 5:30pm (North Gym)

Tuesdays  

Volleyball 4:00pm – 5:30pm (North Gym)

Wednesdays 

Futsal (Indoor Soccer) 3:00pm – 4:30pm (South Gym)

Thursdays  

Basketball (3on3) 4:00pm – 5:30pm (North Gym)
Futsal (Indoor Soccer) 4:00pm – 6:00pm (North Gym)

Fridays 

Cricket 3:00pm – 5:00pm (North Gym)

Drop-In Sport

Our North Gym is open for drop-in sports! Sign out sport equipment with our gym staff and play between 6:30am and 5:00pm from Monday to Friday.

We have equipment available to play the following sports:

Basketball
Cricket
Pickleball
Football
Ultimate Frisbee
Spikeball
Volleyball
Badminton
Futsal (Indoor soccer)

Use your RRC ID card to sign out equipment with our gym staff. We’ll provide the equipment, and you’re responsible for setup and takedown of the activity. Ask our gym staff for help if you’re not sure how to set something up.

Want to add another sport? Or another timeslot? Email Davis to become a volunteer Intramural Coordinator and assist in delivering more sports!  Additional Information about the Intramural Coordinator position can be found here

All students and staff are welcome to join. Get active and make some new friends at the same time.

Campus Well-Being January Programs

Posted: January 3, 2023

Mental Well-Being

30-Day Mindfulness Opportunity (with prizes!)

As we begin a new year amid ever present challenges, it’s a good idea to take time to develop a healthy mindset, along with stress management skills. With this in mind, you’re invited to join dozens of other RRC Polytech students and staff in a 30 Day Mindfulness Challenge.

Read all the details here.

Bell Let’s Talk Day

Bell Let’s Talk, January 25, focuses on destigmatizing, building awareness, acceptance, and action on mental health. After the challenges we have individually and collectively faced, continuing conversations about our mental health is more important than ever.

Hearing the stories others have to tell about their experiences overcoming and navigating mental health barriers helps us normalize and minimize the stigma or shame that we may feel concerning our own mental health.

Bell Let’s Talk Day represents a community coming together to learn about ourselves and the experiences of others and to create dialogue about what it means for us to support our mental health and wellness.

Check back for updates on how you can get involved.

Movement Classes

Ongoing T’ai Chi (In-Person)

NDC Immersion Room Yoga (In-Person and Virtual)

Holly Pluchinski guides in-person yoga participants in a room surrounded by soothing sounds and panoramas. Stretch and relax! Suitable for all levels and mats are provided.

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

NOTE: Link will be emailed to registrants after registration. No food is allowed in the room. Click here for more information about the Immersion Room (GM33).

EDC Yoga Tuesdays and Thursdays (In-Person)

Join Chaley Martens after school or work for a 30-minute yoga class to unwind from your day. Suitable for all levels and mats are provided. Registration required.

Virtual Friday Yoga

From the comfort of your home or office, Holly leads a 30-minute yoga class allowing participants to stretch, breathe and feel good. Suitable for all levels.

Registration required. NOTE: Link will be emailed to registrants separately.

Recreational Activities

Pop-Up Game Room with Therapy Dogs

Campus Well-Being and the Student Association welcome you back to Campus! Visit with the Therapy Dogs and play some giant games like Jenga, Chess, Checkers or Connect 4, shoot some mini hoops or try table tennis*, join some peers in a friendly card game or do some colouring.

DROP-IN – Notre Dame Campus: Thursday, January 5, 2023 – 10am to 2pm. Library Hallway.

DROP-IN – Exchange District Campus: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 – 10am to 2pm. Dining Hall near Tim Hortons in The Roblin Centre.

*Note: Table tennis and mini hoops only available at NDC.

Monthly Board Game Nights – EDC and NDC

Bring your friends and family for an “all welcome” board game night at Red River College Polytechnic presented by Campus Well-Being and the Students’ Association.

DROP-IN – EXCHANGE DISTRICT CAMPUS: Third Tuesday of every month, 4pm to 7pm, in the Dining Hall near Tim Hortons.

DROP-IN – NOTRE DAME CAMPUS: Third Thursday of every month, 4pm to 7pm, in The Cave.

Contact Kristi if you’d like to reserve a specific game for your group of friends, classmates or staff team.

Creativity Workshops

Create a Soundtrack for Your Life (Virtual)

Learn how to choose tempos/genres/melodies to inspire the state of mind or sense of wellness needed to inspire us or help us cope with every day situations or activities. Presented by Mckenna Ogg, Music Therapist from the Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Arts (MCMA).

Registration required. NOTE: Link will be emailed to registrants separately.

Make a Vision Board (In-Person)

Treat yourself to two hours of creative fun making your own vision board to set you up for the new year with a clear vision of your commitments to yourself.

Also known as dream boards, 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. These inspirational collages serve as your image of the future – a tangible example, idea or representation of where you are going. By putting a vision board somewhere you can see it every day, you will prompt yourself to visualize your life on a regular basis.

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, January 26, 2023 from 4pm to 6pm in the Prairie Lights past Tim Hortons.

All materials supplied: Scissors, glue, poster board and variety of magazines. Bring any personalized pictures or graphics with you to include if wanted.

Facilitated by Amanda Le Rougetel: A writer, collage artist and community educator. She was drawn to collage for how it invites us to take separate, maybe unrelated, images and put them together with our own unique vision in order to tell a whole new story. A retired RRC Polytech instructor, Amanda is now forging new paths that combine her passions and interests. She is delighted to be returning to the college to lead this vision board workshop.

Paint Night – EDC and NDC (In-Person)

Your Intuitive Style – How do you tune in? (Virtual)

This workshop explores the ways people can tune into their intuition and use their senses to gather information about situations and events. As well as learning to trust the information gathered. We discuss the overall importance of balancing logical thoughts with intuitive impressions.

Many people have sparks of intuition, but either do not know how to interpret them or ignore them completely. This workshop will help participants embrace those intuitive moments and become more aware of what their intuition has to offer.

Registration required. NOTE: Link will be emailed to registrants separately.

Sport and Fitness

Fitness Classes

Winter Term Schedule for Fitness Classes at NDC (January 9^th to April 7^th, 2023) We have some very talented instructors and a great variety of programs to help get you moving toward your fitness goals or take your routine to the next level.

All classes are at the Notre Dame Campus unless otherwise noted. Some fitness & yoga classes are offered virtually and at the Exchange District Campus.

Class Schedule (Jan 9, 2023 – April 7, 2023)

Mondays

Muscle & Mobility (40min), 11:10am

Tuesdays

Strength & Conditioning (40min), 12:10pm
Yoga at EDC (30min), 4:15pm

Wednesdays

Muscle & Mobility (40min), 11:10am
Yoga (40min), 12:10pm
- In Person Registration *special immersive experience in studio GM33
- Virtual / Online Registration *sign up here to register for the virtual class

Thursdays

Strength & Conditioning (40min), 12:10pm
Yoga at EDC (30min), 4:15pm
Virtual Bodyweight Strength Training (45min), 5:15pm
- Sign up for this class and you’ll have access for 7 days. You can view the recording at your convenience.

Fridays

Virtual Yoga (30min), 12:15pm

Intramural Sport 

Intramural sports provide students & staff an opportunity to participate in a variety of recreational sport activities on campus in a safe and supportive environment. 

Choose from our sport of the day, or drop in to play a sport of your choice. You can sign up as a team or register as an individual and get placed on a team at the time of the event. All skill levels are welcome!  

Check out our Intramural Sport Schedule for more information and to sign up!  

Mondays  

Basketball (3on3) 4:00pm – 5:30pm (North Gym)

Tuesdays  

Pickleball 12:15pm – 1:15pm (South Gym)
Volleyball 4:00pm – 5:30pm (North Gym)

Wednesdays 

Badminton 12:00pm – 1:30pm (North Gym) 
Futsal (Indoor Soccer) 3:00pm – 4:30pm (South Gym)

Thursdays  

Basketball (3on3) 4:00pm – 5:30pm (North Gym)

Fridays 

Cricket 3:00pm – 4:30pm (North Gym)

Want to add another sport? Or another timeslot? Email Davis to become a volunteer Intramural Coordinator and assist in delivering more sports! More information about the Intramural Coordinator position can be found here 

Mindfully Begin 2023 (with prizes too!)

Posted: January 3, 2023

Can you receive difficult messages with openness? Can you reverse the stress response and calm your nervous system? Are you able to step back from your thoughts and watch them come and go? All of these skills are key to building good mental health and all are part of the Take 5 Daily curriculum.

Take 5 Daily takes just five minutes a day, anytime, anywhere and on any device, yet there is evidence that it lowers stress, increases resilience, improves teamwork, and strengthens leadership skills.

This opportunity teaches ‘mindfulness-in-action’ so people don’t need to stop what they are doing to become calm, present and focused.

Registration

All RRC Polytech students and staff can register for a Mindwell account and then sign up for Take 5 Daily. You can even register a buddy to keep you motivated.

Prize draw

Complete all 30 days of Take 5 Daily and you unlock a certificate that will get you entered into a draw for awesome prizes.

Prizes include:

2 passes to Float Calm
2 yoga packages of a Halfmoon yoga mat and block
2 Halfmoon crescent meditation cushions

Simply send your certificate to Kristi before February 28 and you will be entered to win.

Please contact Kristi Dorian with any questions.