Ever wanted to start a new healthy behavior and stick with it?
Do you want to:
• be more active?
• manage stress better?
• improve your diet?
• lower your blood pressure or cholesterol?
• lower your blood sugar?
Act Healthy is a research study for MU employees sponsored by Healthy for Life: T.E. Atkins UM Wellness Program. Research participants will be eligible to receive a total of $40 in gift cards. For more information, see the flyer and the study consent form. If you wish to sign up for the study after reading the study details, register for an orientation meeting by visiting www.regonline.com/acthealthyorientationmeeting. Orientation meetings will be held the first week of June and Act Healthy classes start the second week of June and will be held over the lunch hour. Contact Mary Clark, RN, with questions at (573)884-1439 or clarkmj@umsystem.edu.
Be less stressed and get more out of life – Sign up NOW for the Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program
The wellness program offers eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes at minimal cost to employees looking to manage today’s busy lifestyles in a healthy way. You will learn mindfulness meditation, yoga, and body scan as well as important information about stress, communication, and wellness.
- Orientation: Wednesday, June 5 (Memorial Union) at 5:00 p.m.
- Class: Wednesdays (June 12-July 31) 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. *June 26 class will be from 6-8 p.m.
- Retreat: Saturday, July 20 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
- Cost: $40 for faculty, staff, retirees and spouses/partners. ($20 rebated with full participation)
Program taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy. Register by contacting Craig Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu.
Yoga Classes accepting enrollees
- Yoga for Every Body. Missouri Psychiatric Gym, 8 weeks for $24. Time to stretch, tone and strengthen your body for summer, learn relaxation skills in this 40 minute class. Bring a mat and wear loose clothing. Class suitable for all levels. Register and pay the first day of class. Need 10 to register. Contact Kate Walker at Yogateacher530@gmail.com.
Two upcoming series, sign up for one or both:
- Mondays, June 3-July 22, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
- Fridays, June 7-Aug. 2, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. (There will be no class held July 5th due to the July 4th holiday).
Campus Facilities Offering Lunch and Learn Series
Paula Vandelicht, RD, LD/Hy-Vee Dietitian is working with the Campus Facilities Training Unit to provide a year full of healthy ideas. This is open to everyone, but if you are from Campus Facilities, please sign up with your department training representative for the classes. Get approval from your supervisor if sessions are not at your regularly scheduled lunch hour. You will need to bring your lunch. Paula will provide samples.
June – Grilling for Health – June 18th
August – Healthy Meals on the Go – Aug. 20th
SAVE THE DATES: June 18 & Aug. 20
TIME: NOON
LOCATION: Campus Facilities Break room at the GSB
RSVP: Campus Facilities Training Representatives if you want to attend or if you do not work in Campus Facilities, email Kate Walker at WalkerJa@missouri.edu.
Food Preservation Classes via Extension
Food Preservation workshops start next month.
All of the workshops will be held at the Boone County University Extension Center on Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Sign up for one session, two, three, four or all five!
- June 12: Freezing & Drying
- June 19: Making Jams, Jellies and other Sweet Spreads (using a water-bath canning and freezer methods)
- June 26: Pressure Canning Vegetables and Soups
- July 10: Water Bath Canning Pickled Produce
- July 17: Water Bath Canning Salsas and Fruits
The attached flyer has all the details about the workshops. If you are interested in attending, please complete the registration form and mail in before the June 6 registration deadline.
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Blaine Snow
Healthy for Life: TE Atkins UM Wellness
myTotal Rewards, Wellness
Program Coordinator, MU, UM System and MU Health Care
205 Heinkel Bldg.| Columbia, MO 65211 | 573.884.1312 (Phone) | 573.884.3123 (Fax)
Faculty & Staff: To learn more about wellness, visit www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu