Weight Watchers at Work
There will be two summer Weight Watchers sessions starting in May. All faculty and staff who miss no more than one class qualify for a rebate from Healthy for Life. Split payment plans are available. Please plan to attend one of these Open House sessions for more information:
• Clark Hall, Room 542 on Wednesday, May 13th from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Enrollment fee is $156 for 13 weeks. ONE more person is needed to enroll in the class in order for it to happen! Please email Melissa Willett at willettmd@umsystem.edu if you would like to participate.
• University Hospital’s School of Medicine, Room M586 on Wednesday, May 27th from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. (Please note this date has moved from May 20th to May 27th!) Enrollment fee is $186 for 17 weeks.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Enroll now for this 8-week program to learn skills for responding to the stresses of life with skill and creativity. Classes include instruction in formal mind/body practices and information about stress, communication, and wellness. Regular class attendance and a commitment of approximately 30-45 minutes of practice per day for the duration of the course are required. Cost of $40 includes 3 CDs and a training manual ($20 to be refunded if you attend 7 of the 8 classes). An orientation session is required to enroll in the class and will be held on Tuesday, June 2 at 5:00 p.m. The 8-week class will be held on Tuesdays (June 9 – July 28) from 5:00 – 7:00 (in the Memorial Union). There will be a full-day retreat (9:00 – 4:00 p.m.) on Saturday, July 18 as part of the class. SPACE IS LIMITED. For more information or to register for the orientation meeting, please contact Lynn Rossy at RossyL@umsystem.edu
Body Conditioning
We would like to thank Nani Fudge for her dedication in teaching the lunchtime Body Conditioning class that was open to all faculty and staff. All profits Nani collected went to The United Way. This class has ended for the semester, but is likely to begin again this fall. Please contact Jaclyn Heider at heiderj@umsystem.edu if you would like to be notified when this class begins again.
Chancellor’s Walk
The annual Chancellor’s Walk for MU will be held Wednesday, May 20th with three tours guided by Landscape Services and a power walk provided by Healthy for Life. The Walk is part of Staff Appreciation Week and is sponsored by the Staff Advisory Council and Healthy for Life. Each tour will depart from the South Jesse Plaza at noon, with one focusing on perennials, another on trees and the third on shrubs. The power walk will leave at the same time. Healthy for Life will also be providing FREE blood pressure screenings and information about its programs, in addition to enrolling people in its Million Step Pedometer Program. If you would like to sign up that day, bring cash or check only. Pedometers are $15 and include a free log book.
Missouri Farmers’ Markets
Missouri is home to more than 140 farmers’ markets located in communities across the state providing a rich variety of homegrown fruits and vegetables as well as locally produced goods such as dairy, eggs and meats. Markets across Missouri offer consumers healthy, yet affordable, alternatives to the typical supermarket experience. Whether you are seeking healthy, high-quality foods and products, looking to add a variety to your everyday cooking or looking for a fun shopping experience, Missouri farmers’ markets will have something for you this season. Visit http://agebb.missouri.edu/fmktdir/index.htm for a list of Missouri farmers markets by region and also view a local harvest calendar.
H1N1 flu strain
“We continue to recommend that individuals follow the health guidelines that have been publicized earlier to avoid the spread of respiratory illness,” said Susan Even, director of the MU Student Health Center. Those recommendations include:
• Practice good hand hygiene, including washing hands and using hand sanitizers.
• Cough or sneeze into a tissue and place it in the trash, or cough or sneeze into your sleeve.
• Stay home until fever and symptoms resolve.
• Seek medical attention only as symptoms warrant.
Phil Sayer 5k Benefit Run/Walk
The MU Fire and Rescue Training and The University of Missouri Extension are sponsoring a 5k run/walk on Friday, June 5th at the North Jeff Pavilion in Jefferson City, MO. Proceeds go to the Phil Sayer memorial scholarship fund. Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male/female finishers. For more questions or to register, please contact Mark Lee at 800-869-3476.z