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UPEI Wellness Activities
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UPEI Wellness Activities:
1. Managing Stress presentations and activities: Based on feedback from campus employees, Bethany Marchbank, fourth-year nursing student will be providing seminars, a relaxation room, and a walking activity for UPEI employees. All seminars will be held in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre boardroom from 12:00-12:30 pm. On October 27, "Balance Your Life" session; on November 3, "Handling Stress" session; and on November 12, "Healthy Eating and Physical Activity to Reduce Stress" session.
The relaxation room (12:00-2:00 pm) will be housed in the Chaplaincy Centre's main room. It is a quiet place to relax during your work day. Yoga mats and soothing music provided. Please pre-register by contacting Bethany at bmarchbank@upei.ca. Dates available: October 28, November 4, November 7, and November 14.
Walk the Stress Away - Come walk with us on the Sports Centre indoor track from 12:30-1:00 pm on November 12, 14, 17, 18, and 20. Blood pressure taken and information about blood pressure maintenance will be provided.
2. Halloween Decorating and Costume Contest - Register your office area in our UPEI Halloween Office Decorating and Costume Contest on October 31. We'll be judging offices from 12:00-1:00 pm on this date. Prizes will be given out for best office and group costumes. Contact Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca to schedule a visit from the judges.
3. Glucose, Cholesterol, and Blood Pressure Clinic on Wednesday, November 5, 8:30 am-1:00 pm. Learn about the risks associated with increased glucose/cholesterol levels and get your levels tested FREE of charge. Clinic is for UPEI students and employees. Brought to you by the UPEI Healthy Campus Committee. To book your ten-minute appointment, please contact Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca