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October 2024

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SAVE THE DATE:

Healthy Holiday Challenge 2024

November 4 - December 13

6-Week Online Lifestyle Program


The Healthy Holiday Challenge is almost here! This annual challenge focuses on your well-being through a season that can be both exciting and stressful, and is filled with opportunities to win prizes and giveaways. Sign up today!

Creativity and Your Well-Being:

Upcycling T- Shirts

Thu, Oct 3 | 12:10-1pm

UHS Tang Education Center

Instructors: Kim Guess and Carla Jackson



Before you start cleaning out your closet, save some t-shirts to upcycle! Repurposing something you’d otherwise throw away is not only good for the environment, it also gives us a sense of self-sufficiency, which can boost your self esteem, self confidence, and provide a healthy sense of achievement. In this interactive workshop, you can follow along as we make a reusable shopping bag out of an old shirt, with no sewing required!

Upcycling a t shirt
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Upcoming Creativity Workshops:

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Furoshiki Gift Wrapping 11/7

Active at Work

Click the bolded dates to access the respective registrations.

Yoga for Tension &

Stress Relief


Zoom:

10/1112/13


In-Person:

11/8


12:10-1pm

251 Hearst Gym/ Zoom 

Instructor:

Laurie Ferris

kicking a bag

Cardio Kickboxing



In-Person


10/4

11/1



12:10-1pm

251 Hearst Gym 

Instructor:

Tomas Handelsman


Virtual Programs


Did you miss a class or want to try one on your own schedule?


Recordings of past cooking, dance, yoga workshops and webinars are available for you to revisit on our virtual programs page.

Nutrition Resources
Southwest lentil rice skillet

Recipe of the Month:


Southwest Lentil and Rice Skillet



This budget-friendly, easy, hearty recipe from Budget Bytes uses mostly pantry staples. It’s a vegetarian one pan meal that can be made fully plant-based if you’d like. Fun fact: the vitamin C in the tomatoes helps you absorb the plant-based iron in the beans and lentils. Recipe from Plant-Based and Planet-Friendly Spring 2024. Find these recipes and other fun plant-based recipes under “Plant-Based Meals” on the Recipes by Class page. For more recipes, visit Cook Well Berkeley!

Have a general question about food or nutrition?



Submit your question through our Ask the Dietitian service.

Cooking on a budget

Cook Well Berkeley:

Quick and Easy Meals

Thu, Oct 10 | 12:10-1pm | Hybrid

Zoom and Tang Center Section Club

Instructor: Kim Guess


No matter how much (or how little) you enjoy cooking, we could all use some quick and easy recipes to pull out of our back pocket. These recipes can be quickly thrown together with little to no cooking but still deliver on flavor and nutritional value. Demonstration, recipes, and samples provided.

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Upcoming Cook Well Berkeley Classes

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Group Cook-Alongs


Looking for a fun way to cook and connect with your colleagues? Request a virtual cook-along for your team. Learn more and register.

Ergo Corner

October Ergonomic Workshops:

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  • Ergonomics for Managers and Supervisors 10/2
  • Ergo Movement 10/9
  • Ergonomics and Wellness in the Office 10/16
  • Computer Ergonomics 101 10/23
  • Ergo Program Overview 10/30
Ergonomics Poster

Check out the flyer above and website for more info!

Breastfeeding Support Resources

Mother with child returning to work

Breastfeeding Your Baby:

Return to Work/School

Tue, Oct 1 | 1-4:15pm

Zoom

Instructor: Tina Benitez



This 3 hour class is taught by a certified lactation consultant and is broken up into two parts. The first portion of the class, 1-3pm, addresses breastfeeding basics and problem solving. The second portion of class, 3:15-4:15pm, covers returning-to-work planning and breast pumps. Those who have already attended a breastfeeding class are welcome to join the last portion of the class.

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Healthy U

washing hands

Fall Immunizations and Hygiene


Respiratory viruses such as flu, RSV, and COVID tend to become more prevalent in the fall/winter. It is highly recommended to get your vaccines to protect yourself and others. Here are other actions you can take to reduce the spread of these contagious viruses:

  • Improve air quality by opening windows to bring in fresh outside air, use air purifiers, or gather outdoors. Cleaner air can reduce the risk of exposure to viruses.
  • Do not cough into your hands - this transfers germs to everything you touch. Instead, cover coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue (then throw it away and wash your hands).
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Be aware of "high-touch" areas such as door knobs, handrails, and counters.
  • Clean your hands and phone more often.
  • Maintain your physical health and support your immunity by tending to your sleep, nutrition, and physical activity.

Contact your doctor or local provider today to schedule your immunizations and for those interested, check out the full CDC homepage for more information.

CDC Flu Season Index

Be Well at Work Resources

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Transitioning Back After Baby Bonding Leave

Thu, Oct 17 | 12-1pm

Zoom

Instructors: Karen Patchell, Elliott DiTusa, Mary Kelly, Greg Ryan



The transition back to work after baby bonding leave can feel overwhelming. Join us for this panel discussion which focuses on understanding our emotions related to this transition, establishing boundaries at work, self-care resources, and additional strategies for this transition.

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Staff Garden Volunteer Day

Thu, Oct 24 | 12-1pm

Staff Garden

Instructor: Kim Guess


UC Berkeley staff, faculty, retirees, and students are welcome to help us maintain the garden. We gather once a month, generally the 4th Thursday unless otherwise specified.



Note: Volunteer days may potentially be rescheduled due to unfavorable weather or scheduling conflicts.

Staff Garden
Staff Garden Website
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Campus Happenings

UC Berkeley Botanical Garden:

Virginia Haldan Tropical House Now Open


Check out the newly opened Virginia Haldan Tropical House at the UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens. Closed since 2020, the Tropical House exhibit is now reopened, free for staff, and is the East Bay's only public tropical house, filled with exotic plants, a living wall, pond, and fountain.

UC Berkeley Botanical Garden Tropical House
Botanical Garden Website

Personal Safety Strategies for Women

Various Tue/Thu between Oct 1-Nov 7


As a part of the UC Martial Arts Program, this workshop series will focus on a variety of self-defense techniques for women. Check the registration for more information on class times and dates.

womens self defense
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Mindfulness Mondays

Mondays (Weekly) | 12:10-12:30pm 

Virtual


Take a moment for a short mindfulness break at 12:10pm on Mondays! This weekly class, hosted by Wellness Ambassador Liza Schlosser-Olroyd, allows us to practice mindfulness, reflect, and come together as we take on the rest of the week.

Zoom Link

Staff Appreciation Week

Oct 21-26


Join us for our Fall semester Staff Appreciation Week! This week will be full of different workshops and events for you to enjoy! Check out the Staff Appreciation Week website for more information!

Sather Gate
SAW Website
Be Well at Work Workshops Flyer Fall 2024

Be Well at Work

Fall Workshops and Programs


To register and learn more, visit our workshop homepages!


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