H1N1 Flu Shot Clinics
Healthy for Life, T.E. Atkins University of Missouri Wellness Program is pleased to coordinate H1N1 flu shot clinics on the MU campus. The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health & Human Services has generously offered to provide H1N1 vaccines at no charge to all MU and UM faculty, staff, family members, and students. Persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
A clinic will be held:
• Friday, January 29th, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in Memorial Union’s Stotler Lounge
For more information about the H1N1 vaccine, please contact the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services at 573-874-7356.
Weight Watchers Open House—Clark Hall (Needs 5 more members!)
Weight Watchers at Work will be hosting an open house meeting Wednesday, Feb. 3 at Clark Hall, Rm. 542 from 12-1 p.m. No need to register, just show up!
At this time there are 10 confirmed participants, Weight Watchers requires 15. So if you or a friend are considering joining this group, now is the time to act.
These meetings are open to everyone, so if you have a friend who’s not an employee, bring them along. This 13-week session costs $156 (cash, check or credit card).Payments can be made in three installments of $52 each to be taken at the first meeting and deposited monthly. All faculty and staff who attend 12 of the 13 classes qualify for a 25% rebate through Healthy for Life. Weight Watchers fees are fully reimbursable through the Flexible Spending Account with appropriate medical documentation. For more information, visit Healthy for Life’s website or e-mail Melissa Willett, willettmd@umsystem.edu.
Weight Watchers—University Hospital (Needs 5 more members!)
Weight Watchers at Work at University Hospital is looking for 5 more members to join its group that meets on Wednesdays in Room M586 from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. If you or a friend are interested in joining this group, e-mail Amanda Scott, amanda.scott@mchsi.com, by Friday, Jan. 29. These meetings are open to everyone, so if you have a friend who’s not an employee, bring them along. This 13-week session costs $156 (cash, check or credit card).Payments can be made in three installments of $52 each to be taken at the first meeting and deposited monthly. All faculty and staff who attend 12 of the 13 classes qualify for a 25% rebate through Healthy for Life. Weight Watchers fees are fully reimbursable through the Flexible Spending Account with appropriate medical documentation. If you have questions about the program, visit Healthy for Life’s website or e-mail Melissa Willett, willettmd@umsystem.edu.
Strength Conditioning
Strength Conditioning classes are currently being offered at Memorial Union and Ellis Library from 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. on various days. Click here for a schedule. Classes are $1 each and there is no need to register. All experience levels are welcome. The instructor encourages attendees to bring a towel or mat. Strength Conditioning is a welcoming environment and is perfect for those who may be suffering from arthritis, chronic disease, and minor joint discomfort, along with healthy individuals. Please post the this schedule in a highly visible location in your department and bring a friend to this class!
Affordable Fitness Classes at Work!
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 comfortable work clothes.
• Office Class: Jan 29 – Mar. 19 Lewis Hall room 3. Class meets Fridays 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $16 for the 8 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Jan.22. This is a welcoming environment and is perfect for those who may be suffering from arthritis, chronic disease, and minor joint discomfort, along with healthy individuals. To sign up, e-mail Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• Shoulders, Back and Hips: Feb. 2 – Mar. 23 (No class Feb. 9 or Mar. 2) Memorial Union Various Rooms. Tuesdays 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Jan. 26. All exercises can be performed in work clothes. To sign up, e-mail Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• Back Health Mobility: Feb. 2 – Mar. 23 Ellis Library room 4F51-A. Tuesdays 1:10-1:50 p.m. and costs $16 for the 8 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Jan. 29. This is a welcoming environment and is perfect for those who may be suffering from arthritis, chronic disease, and minor joint discomfort, along with healthy individuals. To sign up, e-mail Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• Yoga/Office Stretching: Feb. 3- Mar. 10 at Dalton Research Library Rm 132. Class meets on Wednesdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Jan 29. To sign up, e-mail Lisa, lisa_blue_nagy@yahoo.com.
• Yoga Flow: Feb 4-Mar 11 at Lewis Hall room 3. Class meets on Thursdays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Jan 28. To sign up, e-mail Rebekka, rebekka123@yahoo.com.
• Office Class: Feb 4-Mar 11 at Memorial Union (rotating rooms). Class meets on Thursdays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Jan 28. This is a non-intimidating environment and is perfect for those who may be suffering from arthritis, chronic disease, and minor joint discomfort, along with healthy individuals. To sign up, e-mail Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• Mat Yoga: Feb. 8 – Mar. 15 at Physics Library. Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Feb. 1. To sign up, e-mail Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• YogaFit Flow Mat Class: Feb. 9 – Mar. 23 at Memorial Union (rotating rooms). Class meets on Tuesdays from 5:15-6:15pm and costs $21 for the 7 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Feb. 5. To sign up, e-mail Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• Mat Yoga: Feb. 17 – Mar. 24 at Ellis Fischel 707A/B. Class meets on Wednesdays from 5:15-5:55 p.m. and costs $12 for 6 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Dec. 30. To sign up, e-mail Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• Core Conditioning Mat Yoga: Feb. 17 – Mar. 24 at Memorial Union (rotating rooms). Class meets on Wednesdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $12 for 6 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Feb. 12. To sign up, e-mail Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• Yoga: Mar. 1-Apr. 2 at Missouri Psychiatric Center. Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $14 for the 7 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Feb 22. This is a welcoming environment and is perfect for those who may be suffering from arthritis, chronic disease, and minor joint discomfort, along with healthy individuals. To sign up, e-mail Kate Walker, integrallife1976@yahoo.com.
• Yoga: Mar. 5-Apr. 16 at Missouri Psychiatric Center. Class meets on Fridays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $14 for the 7 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Feb 26. This is a welcoming environment and is perfect for those who may be suffering from arthritis, chronic disease, and minor joint discomfort, along with healthy individuals. To sign up, e-mail Kate Walker, integrallife1976@yahoo.com.
Healthy for Life Workplace Presentations
Healthy for Life’s Jenny Workman, MU/UM program manager, and Armine Alioto, MUHS Nurse Manager, would like to give a brief wellness presentation during one of your staff meetings this semester! The presentation can be as tailored to meet your needs. They will inform your staff about all of the Healthy for Life offerings available for free or at a low-cost. Please contact Jenny, workmanjl@umsystem.edu, or Armine, aliotoa@umsystem.edu, to discuss details.
Friday Night Rec Center opportunities
Members of the Mizzou campus community who are not already members of the Student Recreation Center are welcome to attend every Friday night from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Each one-time pass costs $2 per person and a valid Mizzou ID is required. For more information, please call the Student Recreation Center Membership Desk at 882-2066 or visit the Mizzou Rec website.
National Wear Red Day
Show your support for the fight against heart disease in women by participating in National Wear Red Day on February 5th! Wear Red Day is designed to bring awareness of heart disease to women in hopes of making a difference. In 2009, over 5,000 companies showed their support by organizing a Wear Red Day and other fundraising events, all proceeds going to the American Heart Association. If you would like to set up a Wear Red Day in you department, visit the Wear Red Day website and click on the “ Wear Red Day kit” and create a “group”. If you need additional items such as posters, stickers or bookmarks you can contact Go Red for Women at: (573)446-3000 ext. 3119.