Ride to Wellness Odometer Program
Ride to Wellness encourages movement for those riding bicycles or using wheelchairs. For $20 participants receive an odometer and log book. When you reach 500 miles, turn in the booklet for a prize and receive a $20 refund. To enroll, send or bring a $20 check (our cost, made payable to Healthy for Life) to 205 Heinkel Building. Click here for more information.

MU Farmers Market
Delicious prepared foods and produce await you at the MU Farmers Market Thursday June 24th on Lowry Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will be from the Columbia Farmers Market and Boone County Farmers Market. Bring cash or check (no student charge accepted) for mouth-watering and locally grown produce, baked goods, hamburgers and more to sample and purchase. For more information and dates through the MU Farmers Market season go to www.wellness.missouri.edu. The MU Farmers Market is brought to you by the Wellness Resource Center, Department of Student Life. Healthy for Life will also have a table with pedometers and odometers for sale and the opportunity to enroll in our programs.

Lifestyle Change Group
Tired of the Yo-Yo diet? Want a healthier lifestyle? Need a support system to help take charge of your life? Join the Lifestyle Change Group every Tuesday starting July 13^th 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. at the Quarterdeck Building. Cost is only $5 for every 10 week session. Contact Gretchen Roberts at 882-7912 or robertsg@health.missouri.edu.

Lunch N’ Learns
If your department is interested in a “brown bag” seminar on cholesterol/blood pressure please contact us. Lindsey Cook, RN, is delighted to share her knowledge with you and your colleagues on this important wellness issue. Presentation length can be 30-45 minutes.

Team Building Wellness Sessions
Healthy for Life’s Jenny Workman, program manager, and Armine Alioto, MUHS Nurse Manager , would like to give a brief wellness presentation during one of your faculty, staff or departmental meetings this summer, tailored to meet your needs (physical activity, nutrition &/or stress reduction). These are short, effective, and free sessions to help faculty and staff build on common wellness and productivity goals and will inform your department about free or low cost Healthy for Life programs available. Please contact Jenny or Armine to discuss details.

Make it a Low-Stress Summer
Celebrate summer with a massage! Licensed Massage Therapist Jeff Rioux provides clinical massage therapy in his office at University Hospital (GL-20). Employees receive a discount: 30m-$30, 60m-$45, 90m-$65. Schedule your appointment today by calling 884-1312. Jeff is available Mon/Tues 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed. 1-7 p.m.; and Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. If you’d like to buy a gift certificate, stop by Medtique Gift Shop in University Hospital or the Healthy for Life office in 205 Heinkel Building on campus.

Summer Workplace Fitness Classes
Take advantage of these classes that fit your budget. Full payment is due at the beginning of the first class and space is limited. Please contact the instructor directly to register or for questions. All classes are designed so that exercises can be performed in work clothes.

• Yoga Flow: June 17 – July 15 in the School of Nursing Room S265. Thursdays 12:10-12:50p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Office attire can be worn, a mat or towel is recommended. Whether it’s the flow of the breath or the flow of the body through poses, ‘Flow’ is a simple title that covers so much more. To sign up, email Rebekka.

• R & R: Renew & Restore: June 23 – July 14 Lewis Hall Room 3. Classes are Wednesdays 12:10-12:50. Cost is only $8 for the 4 week session. Bring any mental or physical tension and leave feeling refreshed for the rest of the day. Breathwork, stretches, and mindfulness equal one relaxing time. Email Rebekka to sign up.

• Maguire Office Stretching: June 21 – Aug 16 [No class July 5th] in the Printing Services Atrium.  Office Stretch is designed to release tension from long hours of work and is great for all levels of ability.  Office attire is fine.  Classes are Mondays 11:30-12:00 p.m.  The cost for this 8 week session is $8, payable on the first day of class. Pre-registration is required. E-mail Lisa to sign up.
• Well-Defined Arm: June 23 – July 7 Memorial Union Various Rooms.  Classes are Wednesdays 4:10-4:50p.m. and costs $6 for the 3 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is June 21. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.

• Mat Yoga: June 23-July 28 Ellis Fischel Cancer Center PACU. Classes are Wednesdays 5:20-6:00p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is June 21. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.

• Body Balance: June 23 – July 28 (no class July 21) Memorial Union Various Rooms. Classes are Wednesdays 12:10-12:50p.m. and costs $10 for the 5 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is June 21. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.

• Maguire Yogic Toning: June 24 – Aug 5 in the Printing Services Atrium.  Yogic toning is a combination class of standing resistance training, standing and mat yoga designed for all levels of ability and includes deep relaxation.  Classes are Thursdays 4:15pm – 4:50 p.m.  The cost for this 7 week session is $14, payable on the first day of class.  Pre-registration is required, minimum of 10 students required. E-mail Lisa to sign up.

• R & R: Renew & Restore: June 30-July 14 in room 224-225 of MORENet- Lemone Ind Blvd. Classes are Wednesdays 1:10-1:50. Cost is only $6 for the 3 week session. Bring any mental or physical tension and leave feeling refreshed for the rest of the day. E-mail Rebekka to sign up.

• Core Conditioning: July 8 – July 29 Lewis Hall Room 3.  Classes are Thursdays 12:10-12:50p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is July 6. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.

• Zakti: July 8 – July 29 School of Nursing. Classes are Thursdays 1:15 – 1:50p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is July 6. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.

• Pilates/Yoga Combination (Pi/Yo) July 9 – 23, room 224-225 in MORENet, on Lemone Ind Blvd. Classes are Wednesdays 11-11:40 a.m.  Cost is $6 for the 3 week session. A fusion of the strength and movement of Pilates and the stretch and relaxation of yoga. A mat is highly recommended for floor exercises. E-mail Rebekka to sign up.

• Jesse Hall Yoga: Jul 13 – Aug 17 in Jesse Hall room 220. Classes are Tuesdays 4:15-5 p.m. Cost is $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, minimum of 10 students required. Deadline to register is July 4^th. Email Rebecca P to sign up.

• Jesse Hall Yoga: Jul 13 – Aug 17 in Jesse Hall room 220. Classes are Tuesdays 5:15-6 p.m. Cost is $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, minimum of 10 students required. Deadline to register is July 4^th. Email Rebecca P to sign up.

June Newsletter
The June 2010 Wellness Newsletter is hot off the press.  If you would like to read about other programs, success stories, and events, please subscribe by sending us an e-mail or catch the newsletter online at  Healthy for Life.

Weight Watchers at MOREnet
Healthy for Life is seeking to start a Weight Watchers at Work class in the MOREnet building on Lemone Industrial Blvd. Several people have expressed interest, but we are still a few members short. Once we reach 15, we will hold an open house meeting. If you’d like to join this group, send us an e-mail at wellness@umsystem.edu. Meetings will be held the same time and day each week for 13 weeks. While the day has not been determined, meetings will be held from 12-1 p.m. and you can eat your lunch during the meeting. Attached is a flyer if you’d like to post it in your work area.

This session costs $156. Payment options are available and Weight Watchers accepts checks, cash and credit card. All faculty and staff who attend 12 of 13 weeks qualify for a 25% rebate through Healthy for Life. Weight Watchers fees are fully reimbursable through the Flexible Spending Account with appropriate medical documentation.

Tips for Mindful Eating Blog
‘Tips for Mindful Eating: It’s more than just about food’ is a new blog that offers a weekly post with tips, articles, research, reflections, and opportunities to practice mindful eating and living through the way that you eat, move, work, play and relate to yourself, others, and the world. It grew out of the ten week program entitled “Eat for Life” developed by Dr. Lynn Rossy and Hannah Bush, M.A. offered through the wellness program. Click here to subscribe to weekly posts.

Farm to Table Festival
Mark your calendars! MU Catering and the American Culinary Federation will be welcoming national, regional and local chefs, farmers, and experts promoting the culinary and farm to table collaboration. This event takes place at the University Club in the Reynolds Alumni Center on June 12-13. Enjoy demonstrations, presentations, and hands-on workshops featuring master-class and cooking-at-home presentations with a full outdoor farmers’ market.

Preserving the Harvest
Join the University of Missouri Extension for a home canning workshop. Each session will include detailed research-based information and recipes for each food preservation method, demonstrations, and resources. Class size is limited, so register early. E-mail Vera Massey or call 445-9792 with questions. See the flier and registration form attached to this e-mail.

Smokers Needed for Online Study
Are you a smoker? Are you thinking about quitting, trying to quit or have quit in the past 6 months? Take part in an online study with some great rewards. You can join a raffle for one of several $50 gift cards from Amazon.com OR receive a $5 gift card from Shakespeare’s Pizza, perfect for a free lunch. The study involves reading several consumer reviews of quit-smoking products and takes about 25-30 min. To participate, go to www.EcklerResearch.com If you have questions, e-mail the researcher at ecklerp@missouri.edu.

Workplace Fitness Opportunities
Take advantage of these classes that fit your budget. Full payment is due at the beginning of the first class and space is limited. Please contact the instructor directly to register or for questions. All classes are designed so that exercises can be performed in work clothes.

• Pilates/Yoga combination (PiYo): June 7 – July 26 (no class June 14 or July 12) Memorial Union Various Rooms. Mondays 12:10-12:50p.m. and costs $12 for the 6-week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is June 2. Click here to sign up, or e-mail Ashley.
• Core Conditioning: June 8 – July 27 (no class June 15 or July 6) Memorial Union Various Rooms. Tuesdays 12:10-12:50p.m. and costs $12.00 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is June 2. Click here to sign up, or e-mail Ashley.
• Power Flow Yoga Level 1: June 8 – July 27 (no class June 15) Physics Building Room 223. Tuesdays 1:10-1:50p.m. and costs $14.00 for the 7 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is June 2. Click here to sign up, or e-mail Ashley.
• Core Body Blast: June 8 – July 27 (no class June 15 or July 6) Memorial Union Various Rooms. Tuesdays 5:15-6:15p.m. and costs $18 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is June 2. Click here to sign up, or e-mail Ashley.
• Body Balance: June 9 – July 28 (no class June 16 or July 21) Memorial Union Various Rooms. Wednesdays 12:10-12:50p.m. and costs $12.00 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is June 2. Click here to sign up, or e-mail Ashley.
• R & R: Renew & Restore: June 9-July 14 Lewis Hall Room 3. Classes are Wednesdays 12:10-12:50. Cost is $12 for the 6 week session. Bring any mental or physical tension and leave feeling refreshed for the rest of the day! E-mail Rebekka to sign up.
• Yoga Flow: June 17 to July 15. School of Nursing Room S265. Thursdays 12:10-12:50p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Office attire can be worn, a mat or towel is recommended. Whether it’s the flow of the breath or the flow of the body through poses, ‘Flow’ is a simple title that covers so much more. To sign up, email Rebekka.
• Maguire Office Stretching: June 21 – August 16th [No class July 5th].  Office Stretch is designed to release tension from long hours of work and is great for all levels of ability.  Office attire is fine.  Classes are Mondays 11:30-12:00 p.m.  The cost for this 8 week session is $8, payable on the first day of class. Pre-registration is required. E-mail Lisa to sign up.
• Maguire Yogic Toning: June 24th – August 5th.  Yogic toning is a combination class of standing resistance training, standing and mat yoga designed for all levels of ability and includes deep relaxation.  Classes are Thursdays 4:15pm – 4:50 p.m.  The cost for this 7 week session is $14, payable on the first day of class.  Pre-registration is required, minimum of 10 students required. E-mail Lisa to sign up.
• R & R: Renew & Restore: June 30-July 14 in room 224-225 of MORENet- Lemone Ind Blvd. Classes are Wednesdays 1:10-1:50. Cost is only $6 for the 3 week session. Bring any mental or physical tension and leave feeling refreshed for the rest of the day. E-mail Rebekka to sign up.
• Pilates/Yoga Combination (Pi/Yo) July 9 – 23, room 224-225 in MORENet, on Lemone Ind Blvd. Classes are Wednesdays 11-11:40 a.m.  Cost is $6 for the 3 week session. A fusion of the strength and movement of Pilates and the stretch and relaxation of yoga. A mat is highly recommended for floor exercises. E-mail Rebekka to sign up.