Thanks to those who participated in Wellness Week

Draw prizes for entering the Wellness Survey and attending the sessions go to:

-Arlene Grimes Financial Services – wins “Got To It” book by Michelle Cederberg
-Cheryl Wheeler HR – wins Cineplex Night Out package (2 general admissions, 2 regular soft drinks, 1 regular popcorn)
- One more draw will be made early next week for anyone sending in a late Wellness survey. Email suzanne.mcintosh@uleth.ca if you would like to complete a survey and haven’t had the chance yet.

The Wellness Committee would like to thank those who participated in Wellness Week and a special thank you to the presenters and co-sponsors:
-Michelle Cederberg – http://www.michellecederberg.com/ – for her wonderful and humorous presentation on Life Balance and for donating her “Got To It” book for a draw prize.
-Sports and Recreation Services – Fitness Centre - Kelsey McMullen and Danielle Costello for their awesome presentations on “Beginner Program Design” and “Flexibility and Lower Back Health”
-Lori Weber and Dianne Carter from the Health Centre – Summer Health Planning sessions – still underway this week
-Diane Britton – Dietitian – For her contributions at the Life Balance presentation and the Apples!
-Allan Friesen from Blue Cross AB (and Pension and Benefits) for the presentations on the Blue Cross Health and Wellness Companion https://www.ab.bluecross.ca/group_hwc.html
- Anne Baxter, Manager of Risk and Safety Services –for her excellent presentation on Violence and Bullying at Work. For more information please see the following web links: http://www.uleth.ca/policymanual/policyview?id=356
http://www.uleth.ca/personalsecurity/
-Jarvis Larson and Lena Winter – Massage Therapists – for their well received ‘Chair Massages’ – these were definitely a hit! Massages are available to staff and faculty – call the Health Centre at 2484 to book.

The 6 week Bee Heart Smart Challenge – Walk, Run, Swim or Cycle - May 1 – June 13 is off to a great start and I’ve noticed folks are logging their steps, minutes or laps…let’s see if we can beat last year’s results!

Register or log in at:
https://www.uleth.ca/ins/walking09/
Weekly prizes will be drawn for anyone logging progress.

Sports and Recreation Services is offering memberships for first time members for the month of May at $10.00 each. Pedometers available at the Sports and Rec Customer Service desk for $10.00.

See May edition of "The Comfort Zone" Health and Wellness newsletter. http://www.skilven.com/CZissues/CZMAY2009.pdf