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Wellness Newsletter
July 2023
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NEW Financial Well-being Program
Right On the Money
Right On the Money is a 4-week program that makes the sometimes-intimidating task of learning about money matters fun. It is a financial education program wrapped in a game you play on your desktop or mobile device, where you earn virtual dollars by learning about topics most important to you. Participants will gain confidence to make smart money choices now and in the future.
This program is open to all benefits-eligible faculty and staff. It begins on Monday, July 10 and concludes on Sunday, August 6. Registration and team formation (optional) will close on Friday, July 14.
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Functional Nutrition
Join Lindsay Malone, CWRU Nutrition faculty and Registered Dietitian, for this 8-week series to enhance your knowledge of gut health, nutrient deficiencies, prevention of cognitive decline, food sensitivities, meal planning, and more. Food is medicine, nourishing our bodies and souls - every bite is a new opportunity to feel healthier and happier!
Thursdays, July 6 - August 24, from 12-1 pm via Zoom
Please note that recordings will be provided during weeks 5 and 6 of this series in lieu of live sessions on Aug. 3 and 10.
Monthly Wellness Incentive recipients who participate in at least 7 of the 8 sessions can earn a $100 Wellness Program Incentive in the Nutrition/Weight Management category. Attest to completion in HCM by Nov. 30, 2023.
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Get Moving Outside This Summer!
The Wellness Program and One to One Fitness have partnered to offer the following physical activity programs this summer for CWRU faculty and staff. The outdoor location for each class is weather permitting. A backup location will be communicated to registrants as needed.
A reminder for Monthly Wellness Incentive recipients: Engage in regular physical activity over a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks, consisting of at least 3 moderate-intensity 30-minute sessions per week, to earn the Physical Activity Wellness Program Incentive of $100. You must attest to reaching this goal in HCM no later than November 30, 2023, to earn the incentive.
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Outdoor Muscle Conditioning
Join instructor Anya Marchenka for a 6-week outdoor Muscle Conditioning class. Bring along water, sunscreen and a towel. One to One will provide any other equipment that may be used during the class in addition to body weight.
Wednesdays, July 12 - Aug. 16
5:30-6:15 pm, near the wind turbine next to One to One
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Yoga on the Quad
Join instructor Katie Nabors for a 10-week, fast-paced Vinyasa Flow Yoga class. Bring your yoga mat and water bottle for a great outdoor workout. This class is appropriate for those who already have some experience with yoga.
Thursdays through Aug. 10
12-1 pm, near the wind turbine next to One to One
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Outdoor Tai Chi
Join instructor Steve Zimcosky for this 6-week Tai Chi class to improve your balance, stimulate circulation, and reduce stress with a series of continuous, circular, slow, relaxed and smooth flowing movements designed to maintain the body’s integrity.
Tuesdays, July 11 - Aug. 15
12-1 pm, near the wind turbine next to One to One
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Chair Massages + Party on the Quad
Are you planning to attend Party on the Quad at the Tinkham Veale University Center (TVUC) on Wednesday, July 12? If so, we invite you to do two things:
- Visit the Wellness Program table at Party on the Quad between 1-4 pm
- Treat yourself to a chair massage while you're out and about!
For your convenience, we have chair massage appointments available at the TVUC on Wednesday, July 12 - the same day as Party on the Quad. Specifically, appointments slots are available from 12-3 pm in the TVUC First Floor Conference Room.
Chair massages are provided by One to One Fitness. They last 13 minutes and cost $15. Registration and pre-payment are required. You can see available time slots, reserve your appointment, and pay via the link below. Make July 12 a day of fun and self-care!
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Email Elizabeth Click at erc10@case.edu to express your interest in participating. Please include your preferred day of the week. | |
Reflection Point
Faculty and staff are invited to join one of two Reflection Point groups, which will be offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays this fall. Over the course of 12 weeks, CWRU professors will lead the group through discussions of three different books.
Wednesdays, Sept. 6 - Nov. 29, 12-1 pm via Zoom
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Thursdays, Sept. 7 - Nov. 30, 12-1 pm via Zoom
Consistently one of the most popular programs offered through the Wellness Program, spaces will fill quickly. Participants must commit to attending at least 10 of the 12 sessions to be placed on the roster. Preference will be given to those who have not participated in the last year.
Monthly Wellness Incentive recipients who participate in at least 10 of the 12 sessions can earn a $100 Community Well-being Wellness Program Incentive for Reflection Point. Attest to completion in HCM by Nov. 30, 2023.
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Seasons of Self-Care: Summer
Seasons of Self-Care is a 4-part program which encourages participants to explore the year through a delightful set of seasonal signals focused on self-care. Instructor Heidi Weiker led participants through 4 sessions of winter and 4 session of spring self-care.
Now, join Heidi to engage in the season that invites us to celebrate life in rhythm with the outdoors. Nature calls us to the outside so that we can expand our self-care practices ‘under the summer sky.’ Be inspired: to realize the natural light in and of all imperfection; to reclaim (or claim for the very first time) the exuberance, lightness, and playfulness of our summer days and nights; and to regenerate and radiate a sense of awe and hope.
Whether you are a returning participant or will be joining for the first time, we invite you to participate in Seasons of Self-Care: Summer this August. If you did not participate in the winter and spring rounds of this program, however, we encourage you to view the recordings on this page ahead of the Seasons: Summer start date of Tuesday, Aug. 1.
Monthly Wellness Incentive recipients seeking a Stress Management Wellness Program Incentive for this program would need to participate in 2 rounds of Seasons.
Tuesdays, August 1-22, 12-1 pm, via Zoom
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HEALTHY BACKS & BODIES™: C∙O∙R∙E™ Essentials for The Office Environment
Even the most impactful, solid, ergonomically-sound work setup is only as effective in prevention as the user's knowledge is of how to 'inhabit' their body and position and move it correctly within that ergonomic set-up.
Join Tanya (Weiker) Snowden for this 8-week program during which she will share the fundamentals of safe, healthy, efficient positioning and movement. Participants will learn simple actions and movements that they can employ to assist in eliminating back pain before it begins.
Tuesdays, August 15 - October 3, 12-1 pm via Zoom
This program will also include optional, in-person check-in opportunities with Tanya. Details about the check-in opportunities will be shared with participants.
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Monthly Wellness Incentive recipients who participate in at least 7 of the 8 Zoom session can earn a $100 Wellness Program Incentive in the General Wellness category. Attest to completion in HCM by Nov. 30. | |
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NEW! Wellness Walk & Talk Series
Take a walk outside, connect with fellow faculty and staff, and expand your awareness of the innovative and creative activities occurring at CWRU with the new Wellness Walk & Talk Series! Walk & Talk sessions will be offered weekly during the months of July and August. The day of the week varies. All sessions will take place from 12:30-1:30 pm.
Although this is a series, please register for each individual session you would like to attend. Click on the hyperlinked dates below to register.
Friday, July 7 – Historical Center Tour, Janice Gerda
Monday, July 10 – Garden@Case: History, Future, & Campus Partners, Brian Gray and Juan Jeffrey
Monday, July 17 – Mindful Eating, Katie Nabors
Thursday, July 27 – Physical Activity, Curtis Bickham
Monday, July 31 – Sustainability and Green Spaces, Stephanie Corbett
Wednesday, August 2 – Entrepreneurship and Building a Network, Michael Goldberg
*Rescheduled from June 29 due to air quality
Thursday, August 10 – Women's College Historical Tour, Janice Gerda
Friday, August 18 – Safety on Campus, Public Safety Team
These events are open to all faculty and staff. Those who are Monthly Wellness Incentive recipients can earn a $100 Wellness Program Incentive in the Community Well-being category for attending at least 7 of the 8 sessions. If you are interested in earning an incentive for this series, register early, as space is limited.
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Interested in a Self Defense Class? Let us Know!
The Wellness Program is partnering with the Division of Public Safety to offer an 8-week Personal Self Defense course for CWRU faculty and staff to launch during the Fall 2023 semester. This program, during which participants will learn how to defend themselves and others from bodily harm against hostile actions, will be delivered in person on CWRU's campus, weekly, for 40 minutes around lunch time/midday.
With the goal of gauging the level of interest in such a program, we ask that our community of faculty and staff indicate if this is a program they would be interested in and available to attend this fall or in the future. Please use the link below to express interest.
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Did You Know?
Recordings Are Available for Most Wellness Programs
We want to remind faculty and staff that we record the majority of our programs that are offered via Zoom and make the recordings available to everyone who is registered. So, even if you cannot attend the live sessions each week, you can still participate on your own time via the recordings and receive credit toward a Wellness Program Incentive.
We hope that this option increases the feasibility of participating in multi-week programs for university faculty and staff with busy schedules. Please feel free to reach out to us any time and ask if recordings will be available for a program in which you are interested.
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CWRU Wellness Team
Elizabeth Click, Medical Director - erc10@case.edu | 216-368-5790
Deanna Duffy, Wellness Manager - dxd516@case.edu | 216-368-5997
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