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Wellness Newsletter
January 2026
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Get Motivated to Move with Go Gold!
Winter is the perfect season to warm up with movement — the crisp air, sparkling snow, and spirit of competition are invigorating. From the creators of Walktober and inspired by the Winter Olympics, Go Gold takes you on a virtual tour of iconic moments and motivates you to embrace physical activity, this season and beyond.
You can link your favorite tracking device or simply record exercise minutes with the platform's built-in tracker, and Go Gold converts them to steps for you. Log 4,000 steps to reveal captivating Winter Games facts and photos, then keep moving to earn a bronze, silver, or gold medal by recording 6,000, 8,000, or 10,000 steps per day. Each medal earned goes toward filling your Go Gold mountain — a visible reminder of your progress toward greater fitness and energy.
Additional Go Gold features include a community page with an interactive discussion wall and poll questions, the option to add friends and form teams so you can cheer on your colleagues, and more than 200 healthy recipes, featuring winter warm-ups and international favorites.
This program takes place from Feb. 9 - March 25 and is open to benefits-eligible faculty and staff members. Registration and team formation close on Feb. 16. Celebrate the thrill of the Winter Games with Go Gold — a season of movement, motivation, and going for your personal best.
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NEW Series! Healthy Aging
Aging is a natural part of life, and how we age can significantly impact our quality of life. This new 10-week Healthy Aging series will feature several subject matter experts who will empower faculty and staff with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the aging process with confidence and a prevention-focused mindset. This comprehensive series will also touch on the important role of caregiving for older relatives, providing support and resources for those balancing these responsibilities.
Those earning the Monthly Wellness Incentive in 2026 can earn a $100 Program Incentive for this series in the General Wellness category. Sessions will be recorded.
| | Fridays, Jan. 16 - March 20, from 12-1 pm via Zoom | | | | In-Person Physical Activity Programs | | |
Muscle Conditioning
Devote time to building your physical fitness with instructor Gabby Shabazz during this 12-week Muscle Conditioning class.
Tuesdays, Jan. 13 - March 31, from 5:45-6:30 pm at the Veale Recreation Center
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Zumba
Join instructor Nicole Byram for an 12-week moderate intensity Zumba class. Sculpt your body while learning new dance moves!
Wednesdays, Jan. 14 - April 1, from 5:30-6:15 pm at the Veale Recreation Center
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Mindful Movement (Gentle Yoga via Zoom)
and More Physical Activity Opportunities
Mindful movement is a gentle, accessible approach to yoga that encourages people to tune into what they are feeling as they move and make choices based on their present moment embodied experience. In this series, Julie Schlemmer presents options for movement, and there is no priority placed on stretching farther or holding positions for a longer period of time. Mondays, Jan. 26 - April 13, from 12-12:50 pm via Zoom
Register for Mindful Movement
In case you missed it from the December newsletter...
Via Zoom with Mary Ann Dobbins
-Core and More: Tuesdays, Jan. 20- April 7, from 12:30-1:15 pm
-Workstation Workout: Thursdays, Jan. 15 - April 2, from 12-12:45 pm
In-person at One to One Fitness
-Pilates Mat with LaShundra Epps: Wednesdays, Jan. 14 - April 1, from 12-12:45 pm
-Yoga with Julie Brown: Thursdays, Jan. 15 - April 2, from 12-12:45 pm
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Gift Yourself a Chair Massage this Week!
A chair massage can help relax and loosen sore muscles, as well as reduce stress, tension, and anxiety. Experience these benefits and more by treating yourself to a chair massage this month.
Wednesday, January 7, from 12-3 pm
Crawford Hall, Room A11 (on the ground floor)
The chair massages, provided by One to One Fitness, last for 13 minutes and cost $15. Registration and pre-payment are required. You can reserve your slot and pay via the link to the right. Enjoy!
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Weekly Well-being Breaks Continue in 2026
We are excited to announce that Weekly Well-being Breaks, part of the university's Expressions of Care initiative, will return for spring semester! These 30-minute Zoom sessions provide faculty and staff with the opportunity to focus on well-being through
self-care activities such as relaxation, mindfulness, and movement — helping maintain well-being during chaotic and stressful times. Register for the Tuesday and/or Wednesday sessions and participate whenever you can attend. Sessions are recorded.
Tranquil Tuesday
9-9:30 am on Jan. 13 & 27, Feb. 10 & 24, March 10 & 24, April 7 & 21
Register for the Tuesday sessions
Wellness Wednesday
3-3:30 pm on Jan. 21, Feb. 4 & 18, March 4 & 18, April 1 & 15 & 29
Register for the Wednesday sessions
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Financial Wellness
With stagnating high interest rates and high prices due to past inflation and new tariffs, it is important to learn how to become more financially savvy. Karen W. Braun, CPA, PhD, and former Professor of Accountancy at WSOM, is offering 11 sessions on Financial Wellness this spring with new and updated content. Susan Fee, LMHC and Certified Financial Therapist™, will begin the series with 2 presentations.
Wednesdays, Jan. 21 - April 15, from 12-1 pm via Zoom
Those earning the Monthly Wellness Incentive in 2026 can earn a $100 Program Incentive for this series in the Financial Well-being category. All sessions will be recorded.
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Receive Support to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
The CWRU Department of Nutrition is offering the Prevent Type 2 lifestyle change program. A trained lifestyle coach and fellow participants will encourage you to make healthy changes that will last a lifetime. Program topics include food choices, physical activity, dealing with stress, and coping with challenges. Participants will receive a digital scale at the start of the program and other incentives throughout the year. A virtual information session where you can learn more about the program will be held on Thursday, January 8, at 12 pm. To register, fill out this google form.
The program will begin its virtual weekly sessions on Thursday, January 15, from 12-1 pm, and will run throughout the year thereafter at that same time on Thursdays. With questions, please contact Helen Dumski at hxd24@case.edu.
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Reflection Point Reading Group
Reflection Point brings professor-led literature seminars to workplaces and community settings to build confidence, critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity. Over the course of 12 weeks, the group will discuss three different books. Through shared narratives, Reflection Point encourages and nurtures work cultures rooted in trust, open dialogue and strong social connection. A commitment to attend all weeks is requested to maximize interaction and to foster community well-being within the group.
Those earning the Monthly Wellness Incentive in 2026 can earn a $100 Program Incentive for this series in the Community Well-being category. Sessions are not recorded.
| | Thursdays, Jan. 22 - April 16, from 12-1 pm via Zoom | | |
Wednesdays Feb. 4 - March 25, from 1-2 pm via Zoom | | |
Connection 101
Research shows that the quality of our lives is largely determined by the quality of our relationships. Join Connection Labs and members of our CWRU community to learn about, explore, and discuss how relationships impact our lives and what we can do to strengthen them. In this 8-session series, you will learn essential skills and a strengths-based approach to boost communication and connection with the people in your professional and personal lives. This series is highly interactive and includes required prep work for each session.
Those earning the Monthly Wellness Incentive in 2026 can earn a $100 Program Incentive for this series in the Community Well-being category. Sessions are not recorded.
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NEW Series! Self-Care 101
Life can be demanding, but your well-being shouldn't be the sacrifice. Presented by the American Institute for Preventive Medicine, Self-Care 101 is an 8-week, multidimensional series designed to help you reclaim your energy, focus, and vitality.
From mastering sleep and stress to optimizing your nutrition and movement, this series distills expert insights into actionable daily wins that fit into your busy schedule and provides a comprehensive roadmap for building a sustainable, healthy lifestyle. Stop just "getting through" the day and start thriving with a personalized toolkit for a better you.
Those earning the Monthly Wellness Incentive in 2026 can earn a $100 Program Incentive for this series in the General Wellness category. Sessions will be recorded.
| | Mondays, Feb. 16 - April 6, 12:30-1:30 pm via Zoom | | | | |
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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