Healthy for Life Update

Farmers Market
Mark your calendars! On April 22nd, there will be an Earth Day Farmers Market at the Lowry Mall from 12-3pm. Join in the fun by purchasing locally grown produce, meat, flowers, and more. Learn how to keep our earth and ourselves healthy be recycling, conserving electricity, biking and walking, eating well and other easy ways to do your part. Bring cash!! No credit or student charge will be accepted. Rain date- April 29th. This event is organized by the Wellness Resource Center. Contact Julie Tobias for more information at 884-9411.

Workplace Ergonomics
Would you like to better understand basic ergonomics, user-friendly workstations, and office associated ergonomic problems? The majority of associated office ergonomic problems can be corrected by the person experiencing discomfort by following guidelines found here. If problems persist following several weeks since making appropriate changes a request for an on-site evaluation can be made using the questionnaire located in the Related Links box and FAQ found on the website. For more questions, please contact David Dorth at 882-7018 or dorthd@missouri.edu.

CIGS Race
Join us at the Quarterdeck Building on Lemone Industrial Blvd this Saturday, April 18th for a run/walk to benefit the MU’s Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care & Environmental Medicine. Kids and pets are welcome. Registration opens at 8:00am and run/walk begins at 9:00am Health Fair will follow. Cost is $25 for families and $15 for individuals. For more information please call 573-882-2105 or email Emily Perrung at peurrunge@missouri.edu.

Occupational Stress Workshops
The University of Missouri Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will provide a series of occupational stress workshops designed to help employees manage a wide variety of stressors connected to the work contact. The UMHS series will occur on the first Friday of every month in room CE505 from 12-1pm. The campus series will occur on the first Tuesday of each month in Memorial Union, Room S203 from 12-1pm. For more information, please contact Tammie Tilmon at 882-6701 or tilmont@missouri.edu.

Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound
Are you looking to make a new friend or two? Help a shelter dog get some much needed exercise and fresh air while walking for better health in the Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound program. Participants receive a t-shirt and leashes and dog treats are provided. Participants will meet at the Central Missouri Humane Society. To register, call Parks and Recreation at 874-7460 or go online to www.gocolumbiamo.com.

Yoga in the Park
The 3rd Annual Yoga in the Park event will be held this Sunday, April 19th from 10am to 4pm. The event is free and open to the public and will be held at the East End of Stephens Lake Park. A children’s class for kids age 4+ will be held from 11-12pm, with all other sessions geared toward adults. Wear comfortable clothing, sunglasses, and bring a mat and water.