Healthy for Life Update

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Shannon Cary — No Comments ↓

Start a Walking Challenge in your Department
Has your department always wanted to start a walking challenge, but didn’t know where to start? Now is your chance! Healthy for Life has Walking Tool Kits hot off the press that will provide you with the tools to begin a walking group or walking challenge in your department. Get your colleagues moving, building camaraderie, and getting healthy. If you would like a copy of the Walking Tool Kit sent to you through campus mail, please email Dee Sanders.

American Heart Association HeartWalk
Mark your calendar for the American Heart Association’s HeartWalk on Aug. 14^th. On that day University faculty and staff along with Boone Hospital Center will join forces as “Healthy Neighbors Walking” to show a commitment to health and wellness. The walk starts at 9 a.m. at Peace Park on the MU campus, located on the corner of Sixth and Elm streets. Donations will also be accepted the day of the event. Register and get a FREE T-shirt to wear at the event. Any funds raised should be brought the day of the Walk:

University of Missouri Health Care employees: Sign up online by 12 p.m. on July 30. Shirts will be distributed at MU Health Care facilities during the week of Aug. 9.
MU and System faculty and staff: Visit the American Heart Association’s registration website and click on Register and follow the prompts to “Join a Team.” Select Healthy for Life: TE Atkins UM Wellness, which is listed as an option under Company dropdown menu. Get your FREE T-shirt at the Healthy for Life office (205 Heinkel Bldg.) or pick it up the day of the event.

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.

Aug. 3-31: Pilates/Yoga (Pi/Yo). Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Classes are Tuesdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. Cost is $10 for the 5 week session. Pre-registration is required. Blend of Pilates, Yoga, sports stretch, dance stretch, and athletics that will help you burn calories and build muscle. Mat is highly recommended but not necessary email Ashley.

Aug. 3-Sept. 7: Zakti. Physics Library room 223. Classes are Tuesdays from 1:10-1:50 p.m. Cost is $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required. In this class, we utilize strength and long holds to work each nerve bundle of the seven energy centers for a deeper mind body release. Email Ashley to enroll.

Aug. 3-17: Flow Yoga (Mat). Ellis Fischel 707A/B. Classes are Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost is $9 for the 3 week session. Pre-registration is required. Warming, working, balancing, and stretching, this class is designed to evenly work every area of the body from head to the floor. Mat is highly recommended but not necessary email Ashley.

Aug 4-18th: PiYo (Pilates and Yoga). Columbia Regional Hospital, South Pavilion. Wednesdays from 11:10 to 11:50, $6 for the three week session. Come explore the combination of the core (hips, back, belly) strengthening of Pilates, enhanced with the calm toning of Yoga– for the body and mind. Mat recommended. No experience necessary. Please pre-register by August 3. Minimum of 8 participants required. Click here to sign up with Rebekka.

Aug. 4-18: Flow Yoga (Mat). Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Classes are Wednesdays from 4:20-5:00 p.m. Cost is $6 for the 3 week session. Pre-registration is required. Warming, working, balancing, and stretching, this class is designed to evenly work every area of the body from head to the floor. Mat is highly recommended but not necessary

Aug. 4-25: Core Conditioning. Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Classes are Wednesdays from 5:20-6:20 p.m. Cost is $12 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required. Strengthen, lengthen, and define the entire mid-section of your body while increasing your metabolic rate (open all levels, beginner to intermediate). Mat is highly recommended but not necessary email Ashley.

Aug. 4-25: Y-In Balance. Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Classes are Wednesdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. Cost is $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required. Targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that normally are not exercised very much in a slower, yet active style of yoga practice. Mat is highly recommended but not necessary email Ashley.

Aug. 5-19: Core and More. School of Nursing, Room S265. Class meets Thursdays 12:10-12:50 and costs $6 for the three week session. Build crucial core strength, increase mobility, and decrease pain & stress! Mats are recommended, all levels welcome. Click here to sign up with Rebekka Mars.

Aug. 9-30: Core Conditioning. Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Classes are Mondays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. Cost is $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required. Strengthen, lengthen, and define the entire mid-section of your body while increasing your metabolic rate (open all levels, beginner to intermediate). Mat is highly recommended but not necessary email Ashley.

Aug 18- Sept 8 – MORENet Sampler. Held at the MORENet building off Lemone Industrial Blvd., Room 224-225. Wednesdays from 12:10 to 12:50, $8 for the four week session, or piece your own session together, $2 per class. Minimum of 6 participants to hold each class. Please pre-register. No experience necessary for ANY class. Click here to sign up with Rebekka.

August 18: Intro to Yoga— Learn the basic poses that will strengthen and lengthen muscles, improve posture, and calm your mind. Mat or towel recommended.
August 25: PiYo (Pilates and Yoga). Come explore the combination of the core (hips, back, belly) strengthening of Pilates, enhanced with the calm toning of Yoga– for the body and mind. Mat or towel recommended.
September 1: Power Yoga— Holding poses for a longer duration to work through mental blocks while getting a great cardio workout, strengthening, and releasing ALL stresses! Mat or towel recommended.
September 8: Computer Cramps: Learn stretches that can be done at your desk, seated or standing, to ease tension that develops through our upper body from a duration of time spent at a desk.

Aug 25-Sept 8th: Core and More. Columbia Regional Hospital, South Pavilion. Wednesdays from 11:10 to 11:50, $6 for the three week session. Build crucial core strength, increase mobility, and decrease pain & stress! Mat recommended. No experience necessary. Please pre-register by August 3. Minimum of 8 participants required. Click here to sign up with Rebekka.

Save the Dates- Farmers’ Market
The MU Farmers’ Market returns to Lowry Mall on August 26^th, September 23^rd, and October 28^th.

Vendors from the Columbia Farmers’ Market and Boone County Farmers’ Market will present delicious prepared food, produce and plants. Bring cash or check (no student charge accepted) for mouth-watering and locally grown produce, baked goods, herbs, and more to sample and purchase. For additional MU Market dates and information, go to www.wellness.missouri.edu.

Take a Break with Break Pal
Break Pal is an online fitness program that is designed to help you add more fitness into your daily life. Chose your own break interval, and Break Pal will pop up on your computer screen and remind you to exercise. The program will then direct you to a video with an exercise of your choosing. Each exercise only takes between two and five minutes to perform and there’s a variety of exercises from which to choose. To get started with your free membership or to find out more information about Break Pal, go to http://www.breakpal.com/memberships.

Portion Distortion
What’s really in the foods we eat? What exactly is the correct portion size? Join Paula Vandelicht, Hy-Vee’s Registered Dietitian, for the answer to all these questions and more. Bring your lunch but save room for some portion size sampling activities. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 1^st at 12 p.m. in the General Services Building – 194 B. RSVP to Kate Walker by August 30^th.

Research on Exercise and Statin Treatment
We are seeking overweight men and women between 25 and 59 years of age who do not currently exercise to participate in a study in the Exercise Physiology Laboratory. The study includes 3 months of taking a statin medication (commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol levels), exercising 5 days a week, or exercising while taking the statin medication. Participants will receive free health and body fat assessments, a free personalized exercise program, as well as monetary compensation. For more information, please contact the Exercise Physiology study coordinator at 882-6892 or email umchesexphysstudy@missouri.edu.

Seeking Healthy Men
The Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology is seeking individuals for a study on how different types of weight-bearing exercise affect bone health. We are looking for healthy men, 25-60 years old who are currently participating in 4hr/wk of physical activity for the last 2 years and not currently participating in strength or plyometric (jumping) training . You will receive free and supervised resistance training or plyometric training, body composition testing, bone mineral density assessment and payment after completing the study. If interested, please call 882-9917 or e-mail mubonestudy@gmail.com.

Women’s Fitness Trail Rides
Join the fun on these weekly rides every Thursday, now through August 26. Meet at 6 p.m. at the parking area adjacent to Rio Grande Restaurant, 3306 Broadway Business Park Ct. just to the west of Hy-Vee on W. Broadway. These medium-paced, fitness-focused rides are just for the gals. Optional social gathering follows to discuss commuting tips and route planning. Plan to ride for 1 – 1 ½ hours. No one will be left behind and we do not ride the BIG HILL on Chapel Hill to get to the MKT. Come learn an EASY and convenient way to the MKT from southwest Columbia. For additional bicycle educational opportunities, including the Confident City Cycling classes, please check out the GetAbout Columbia website or call Janet at 573-442-7189 with more questions.

Columbia By Bike
See Columbia from a different view every Monday now through August 23. Meet at 6 p.m. at the parking area adjacent to Rio Grande Restaurant, 3306 Broadway Business Park Ct. just to the west of Hy-Vee on W. Broadway. Join us for on-road rides highlighting bike routes, bike lanes and low traffic routes, designed to help you get where you want to go by bike. Routes will vary each week. For additional bicycle educational opportunities, including the Confident City Cycling classes, please check out the GetAbout Columbia website or call Janet at 573-442-7189 with more questions.

Confident City Cycling Course
Take your pick at two Confident City Cycling courses on July 31 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. or July 26, Aug 2 & Aug 9 @ 6-9 p.m. Ready to move from the trails to the streets? Thinking of commuting by bike? Confidence is key. This class includes something for everyone, even the most seasoned bicyclist. Please bring your bicycle and helmet to each class. Must be 14 years or older. You can register for these classes via Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department. If you have trouble with registering online, please register by phone at 573-303-1033.

Healthy for Life Update

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Shannon Cary — No Comments ↓

Ride to Wellness Odometer Program
Summertime and bike rides go hand-in-hand. The Ride to Wellness program encourages movement for those riding bicycles or using wheelchairs. For $20 participants receive an odometer and logbook. 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.

Check out the GetAbout Columbia’s website for multiple cycling opportunities such as commuter skill classes, family fun rides, and guided rides.

Preserving the Harvest: Water Bath Canning
Colorful peppers, tasty tomatoes, juicy peaches and other fresh produce…are all so easy to preserve. Make plans to attend a water bath canning workshop Tuesday, August 10 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the University of Missouri Extension Center, 1012 N. Hwy UU, Columbia Registration Fee is $15, and all participants must register by August 4. The workshop will include detailed research-based information and recipes for water-bath canning a wide variety of foods, demonstrations and time for answering your preservation questions. For more information, contact Vera Massey, Nutrition & Health Education Specialist @ 573-445-9792 or masseyv@missouri.edu or see attached flier.

Join The Village at Show-Me STATE GAMES
Enjoy free food, entertainment, and fun activities for all ages! The Show-Me STATE GAMES Village will serve as registration and general headquarters for participants, and will encourage non-participants to enjoy the festival and participate in the goals and mission of the STATE GAMES in a new and exciting way. The Village will be located in the Hearnes Center parking lot and is anticipated to increase attendance at the Opening Ceremonies and encourage both Show-Me STATE GAMES participants and non-participants to engage in a variety of activities that introduce them to the STATE GAMES. The Show-Me STATE GAMES Village will kick-off the 2010 Show-Me STATE GAMES beginning July 16 at 2 p.m. and continue until the Opening Ceremonies at 6 p.m. The Village will re-open Saturday, July 17 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, click here.

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.

July 19- Aug. 23: Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Mondays from 12:10 to 12:50 and costs $12 for the six week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is July 17. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.

July 21- Aug. 18: Beginner Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:15 and costs $12 for the six week session. This is a beginners class for those who aren’t flexible, however all levels of fitness are welcome. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is July 19. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.

July 23- Aug. 27: Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Fridays from 12:15 to 12:50 and costs $12 for the six week session. This class is designed for maximum toning, flexibility, and relaxation. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is July 21. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.

Aug. 5- 19: Core and More. School of Nursing, Room S265. Class meets Wednesdays 12:10-12:50 and costs $6 for the three week session. Build crucial core strength, increase mobility, and decrease pain & stress! Mats are recommended, all levels welcome. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Aug. 3. Click here to sign up with Rebekka Mars.

Healthy for Life Update

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Shannon Cary — No Comments ↓

Want to Quit Smoking?
Are you or someone you know ready to quit tobacco once and for all? The FREE QuitNet Smoking Cessation Program is offered by the University health plan to UM Choice Health Care Program members. selected medications are available through the UM Prescription Drug Program. Click here for more information. Volunteers are also needed to take part in an online study which involves reading several consumer reviews of quit-smoking products and takes about 25-30 min. You can join a raffle for one of several $50 gift cards from Amazon.com. To participate, go to www.EcklerResearch.com If you have questions, e-mail the researcher at ecklerp@missouri.edu.

Become a Wellness Ambassador
Healthy for Life is now recruiting volunteers to serve in their departments as a Wellness Ambassador. Being an Ambassador takes little time to make a big difference. Aside from disseminating information and bringing wellness into their workplace, Ambassadors will also have volunteer opportunities such as health fairs, wellness walks and more. We would love it if you would put Healthy for Life on your next staff meeting agenda. If you wish to become an ambassador please send Jaclyn Heider an email including your department, t-shirt size, and campus mailing address.

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.

July 8-29: Core Conditioning. Lewis Hall, Room 3. Class meets on Thursdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $8. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is July 6. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.

July 8-29: Zakti. University Hospital, School of Nursing. Class meets on Thursdays from 1:15-1:50 p.m. and costs $8. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is July 6. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.

July 9-23: Pilates/Yoga Combination (Pi/Yo). MOREnet, Room 224-225 (on Lemone Industrial Boulevard). Class meets on Fridays from 11-11:40 a.m. and costs $6. This is a fusion of the strength and movement of Pilates and stretch and relaxation of Yoga. A mat is highly recommended for floor exercises. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is July 7. Click here to sign up with Rebekka Mars.

July 13-Aug. 17: Yoga. Jesse Hall, Room 220. Class meets on Tuesdays from 4:15-5 p.m. and costs $12. *Minimum of 10 participants are needed to start the class. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is July 11. Click here to sign up with Rebecca Peters.

July 14-Sept. 1: Yoning (Yoga+Toning). Dalton Research Library, Room 132. Class meets on Wednesdays from 11:40 a.m.-12:20 p.m. and costs $16. “Yoning” is a dynamic mix of basic yoga postures and core strengthening, designed for all levels of fitness and all core work can be done regardless of back or neck issues. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is July 12. Click here to sign up with Lisa Nagy.

July 19- Aug. 23: Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Mondays from 12:15 to 12:50 and costs $12 for the six week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is July 17. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.

July 21- Aug. 18: Beginner Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:15 and costs $12 for the six week session. This is a beginners class for those who aren’t flexible, however all levels of fitness are welcome. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is July 19. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.

Dancing in the Street
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, July 21, from 6-8 p.m. Enjoy Salsa, ballroom, clog, square, and swing dancing in the streets by Flat Branch Park. Free entertainment for the entire family will feature music, special performances, art activities, bounce-houses, hands-on activities, balloon-animals, face painting and guaranteed fun for all ages. Family Fun Fests are presented by Columbia Parks and Recreation. Sponsored by Convention & Visitors Bureau, KPLA 101.5 Radio, KOMU TV8 and Columbia Home & Lifestyle Magazine.

Summer Cycling Opportunities
Summer time and bike rides go hand-in-hand. The Ride to Wellness program 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.

Check out the GetAbout Columbia’s website for multiple cycling opportunities such as commuter skill classes, family fun rides, and guided rides.

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! Friendly, adoptable dogs from Central Missouri Humane Society & Columbia Second Chance will be available for exercise walks on Bear Creek Trail. Participants receive a program t-shirt and may participate in a study of the benefits of dog walking. Leashes and dog treats provided…just bring your walking shoes! To register, call Parks and Recreation at 874-7460 or go online.

Healthy for Life Update

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Shannon Cary — No Comments ↓

Employee Assistance Program Workshops
MU EAP provides an ongoing program of education and training designed to both increase employee awareness of stress and enhance their stress management capacity. To take advantage of these free workshops listed below, please register by e-mailing Tammie Tilmon or call her at (573) 882-6701.

Work, Wellbeing and Mental Health: July 2 at University Hospital, Room CE505, 12-1 p.m.
Individual Financial Health: July 6 at Memorial Union, Room S203, 12-1 p.m.

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 12:10-12:50 p.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 e-mail Ashley.

Zakti: July 8 – July 29 School of Nursing. Classes are Thursdays 1:15 – 1:50 p.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 e-mail 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. E-mail 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. E-mail Rebecca P to sign up.

Yoning (Yoga+Toning): Jul 14- Sept 1 in Dalton Research Library Rm 132. Classes are Wednesdays from 11:40 – 12:20 p.m. Cost is $16 for the 8 week session. “Yoning” is a dynamic mix of basic yoga postures and core strengthening. The class is designed for all levels of fitness and all core work can be done regardless of back or neck issues. Pre-registration is required. E-mail Lisa to register.

Help Columbia Help You
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department would like your help in understanding how we can best help you to reach optimal health. Two ways to accomplish this goal include healthy eating and regular physical activity. Please help us improve our programs by giving us your opinions about these topics in the following survey. Upon completion of the survey, you can enter to win a gift card. This survey is sponsored by The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services.

Check out the GetAbout Columbia’s website for multiple cycling opportunities such as commuter skill classes, family fun rides, and guided rides.

Healthy for Life Update

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Shannon Cary — No Comments ↓

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.

Healthy for Life Update

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Shannon Cary — No Comments ↓

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.

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.

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.

Openings for Ellis Library Yoga Class

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Shannon Cary — No Comments ↓

We are recruiting a minimum of three (up to eight) additional participants for the Ellis Library, June 2 – July 28 1:10-1:50p.m. 7 week Synergy Yoga session. The $14 may be paid in form of check (to Ashley Jenkins) or cash the day of the first session.

–Ashley Jenkins, om.yoga@yahoo.com

Healthy for Life Update

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Shannon Cary — No Comments ↓

Stress Reduction Program- Now Enrolling
The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program is an 8 week class that teaches skills for responding to stress with greater skill and creativity using formal mindfulness skills (meditation, yoga, body scan) and information about stress, communication, and wellness. Participants will be expected to engage in daily practice exercises outside of class. Orientation: Tuesday, June 1, at 5 p.m. Class: Tues. (June 8-June 29) & Wed. (July 14-Aug. 4) from 5-7 p.m. Full day retreat on July 24(9 a.m.-4 p.m.). Cost: $40($20 refunded if you attend 7 of 8 classes). For more information or to register for the orientation meeting, contact Dr. Lynn Rossy.

New Date: Quarterdeck Wellness Screening
Join Healthy for Life on Thursday, July 15^th from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. outside the cafeteria on main floor of the Quarterdeck Building. Screenings will be available for cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index and waist circumference. Sign up for your fasting cholesterol appointment at the front lobby desk.

Please be sure to drink plenty of water before the test and take your medications as usual. For the best results do not eat anything for 9-12 hours before the test. Email Armine Alioto, RN with questions.

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.

Synergy: June 2 – July 28 (no class June 16) Ellis Library room 4F51A. Wednesdays 1:10-1:50p.m. and costs $16.00 for the 8 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 26. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.
Core Conditioning: June 3 to July 1 (no class June 17) Lewis Hall Room 3. Thursdays 12:10-12:50p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 26. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.
Body Balance: June 3 to July 1 (no class June 17) School of Nursing. Thursdays 1:15 – 1:50p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 26. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.
Yoga Flow: June 3 to July 15 (There will be one absence June 24 or July 1 TBA) School of Nursing Room S265. Thursdays 12:10-12:50p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 27. To sign up, email Rebekka.
Pilates/Yoga (PiYo): June 3 to July 22 (no class June 17 or July 8) Memorial Union. Thursdays 4:15-4:55p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 26. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.
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 email 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 email 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 email 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 email 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 email 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! Email Rebekka to sign up.

Safe Kids Day
Be a part of Safe Kids Day on Saturday, June 5^th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Columbia Regional Hospital. This event is FREE telling children, parents, and babysitters ways to be safe in a fun way. Topics that will be discussed include brain injury, drowning, electrocutions, burns, seat belts, etc. Enjoy food, interactive safety booths and games. S

Seeking Healthy Men
The Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology is seeking individuals for a study on how different types of weight-bearing exercise affect bone health. They are looking for healthy men, 25-60 years old who are currently participating in 4hr/wk of physical activity for the last 2 years and not currently participating in strength or plyometric (jumping) training . You will receive free and supervised resistance training or plyometric training, body composition testing, bone mineral density assessment and payment after completing the study. If interested, please call 882-9917 or e-mail mubonestudy@gmail.com.

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. Email Vera Massey or call 445-9792 with questions.

National Cancer Survivors Day
Please join Ellis Fischel Cancer Center physicians and staff to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day. The event will take place Saturday June 6^th from 2 – 4 p.m. at Ellis Fischel, 115 Business Loop 70 West. This event is free, and is as symbolic event to show the world that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality. To RSVP, please call 882-5465 or email Kristen Fritschie by Wed, June 2 or register online at www.ellisfischel.org.

Healthy for Life Update

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Shannon Cary — No Comments ↓

May Newsletter Available
Click here to read the latest success story about an employee from the University Hospital and more about MU/MUHS wellness programs. Email us to subscribe to the monthly newsletter.

Eat for Life- Offered Online
Healthy for Life’s regular 10 week program on creating a healthy relationship with your food, body, and mind is now a course you can take online in your own home. Video and audio components teach you the foundational mindfulness practices (meditation and yoga) and the BASICS of Mindful Eating. If you have a history of chronic dieting, have rigid rules about eating, or find yourself eating when you’re stressed, bored, or unhappy, this may be the program for you. Cost is $50 for materials ($25 refunded with full participation in the class). The course starts the week of May 24. To enroll, contact Angie Bodling, MA. More info click here.

Weight Watchers at Work
Weight Watchers is short TWO people to hold a class in Clark Hall, Room 542 from 12-1 p.m. on Wednesdays, starting May 12. If you are interested, please contact Lori Thunhost. These 13-week series are open to everyone and costs $156. Faculty & Staff who miss no more than once receive a 25% rebate through Healthy for Life. Enroll this time for a special WW deal: 8 weeks of FREE e-tools and 6 months FREE WW magazines. Payment options are available. WW accepts cash, check or credit card. Weight Watchers fees are fully reimbursable through the Flexible Spending Account with appropriate medical documentation. Questions? Call 884-1397.

Chancellor’s Walk
Join Healthy for Life on Thursday, May 20^th beginning at 11:00am on the south steps to Jesse Hall. There will be free blood pressure screenings, Pedometer and Odometer sales and a power walk to the Katy Trail starting at noon. The walk will last approximately 30 minutes. There will also be an opportunity to sign up for more information on Healthy for Life programs. Everyone who signs up to receive more information will be eligible to win a Healthy for Life gift basket. Bring a friend!

Yoga: May 10-Jun 14 at Missouri Psychiatric Center. Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $14 for the 7 week session. (No class on May 21^st) Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is May 9. To sign up, email Kate.

Yoga: May 14-Jun 18 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 May 13. To sign up, email Kate.

Zakti Yoga: May 6 – May 27 at Memorial Union Various Rooms. Thursdays 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 4. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.

MOREnet Yoga Flow: May 14 – June 4 at MOREnet room 224-225. Class meets Fridays and will cost $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 12. Please email Rebekka to sign up.

Mat Yoga: May 19 – June 30 (no class June 16) Ellis Fischel Cancer Center PACU Wednesdays 5:20-6:00p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 26. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.

Active Office: June 2 – July 7 (no class June 16) Memorial Union Various Rooms. Wednesdays 4:10-4:50p.m. and costs $10 for the 5 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is June 2. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.

Synergy: June 2 – July 28 (no class June 16) Ellis Fischel Library room 4F51A. Wednesdays 1:10-1:50p.m. and costs $16.00 for the 8 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 26. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.

Core Conditioning: June 3 to July 1 (no class June 17) Lewis Hall Room 3. Thursdays 12:10-12:50p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 26. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.

Body Balance: June 3 to July 1 (no class June 17) School of Nursing. Thursdays 1:15 – 1:50p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 26. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.

Pilate’s/Yoga (PiYo): June 3 to July 22 (no class June 17 or July 8) Memorial Union. Thursdays 4:15-4:55p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 26. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.

Healthy Eating Lunch ‘n Learn
The Campus Facilities Training Unit is hosting a “Healthy Eating” discussion by Paula Vandelicht, Hy-Vee Dietician. Bring your lunch, but leave room for samples. Join the fun May 5^th from 12:00-12:30 p.m. in the General Services Building Lunch Room. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. If you are not a Campus Facilities employee and would like to attend, please e-mail Kate Walker .

National Cancer Survivors Day
Please join Ellis Fischel Cancer Center physicians and staff to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day. The event will take place Saturday June 6^th from 2-4 p.m. at Ellis Fischel, 115 Business Loop 70 West. This event is free, and is as symbolic event to show the world that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality. To RSVP, please call 882-5465 or email Kristen Fritschie by Wed, June 2 or register online at www.ellisfischel.org.

May is Arthritis Awareness Month
Missouri’s Regional Arthritis Centers are here to help you learn how to manage arthritis so it doesn’t manage you. Visit www.moarthritis.org to learn more about physical activity and self-management programs and locate a class near you. You can also sign up to receive arthritis updates delivered to your email in-box.

Healthy for Life Update

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Shannon Cary — No Comments ↓

Weight Watchers at Work
Weight Watchers will be hosting open house meetings on Wednesday, May 5th in the following locations:

Clark Hall, Room 542 from 12-1 p.m.
University Hospital, School of Medicine, Room M586 from 11:45 a.m.-12 45 p.m.

These 13-week series are open to everyone and costs $156. Faculty & Staff who miss no more than once receive a 25% rebate through Healthy for Life. Enroll this time for a special WW deal: 8 weeks of FREE e-tools and 6 months FREE WW magazines. Payment options are available. WW accepts cash, check or credit card. Weight Watchers fees are fully reimbursable through the Flexible Spending Account with appropriate medical documentation. Questions? Call 884-1397.

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, tailored to meet your needs. They will inform your staff about free or low cost Healthy for Life programs available. Please contact Jenny, workmanjl@umsystem.edu, or Armine, aliotoa@umsystem.edu, to discuss details.

Stress Less this Spring
Celebrate spring 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.

• Maguire Atrium Stretching/Toning: Apr 27-Jun 15 at 2800 Maguire Atrium. Class meets Tuesdays 11:30 – 12:00 p.m. and costs $8 for the 8 week session. This is a standing class that focuses on toning the lower body and stretching. To sign up please e-mail Lisa, lisa_blue_nagy@yahoo.com.
• Basic mat yoga: Apr 27th – Jun 15 at University Press- 2910 Lemone Ind Blvd. Class meets Tuesdays from 12:10 – 12:55 p.m. This class is designed for all levels of fitness. The cost for class is $16 for the 8 week series, and pre-registration is required by Apr 25. To sign up, email Lisa, lisa_blue_nagy@yahoo.com.
• Maguire Yogic/Toning: Apr 29-Jun 17 at 2800 Maguire Atrium. Class meets Thursdays 4:15 – 4:50 p.m. and costs $16 for the 8 week session. For more information or to sign up please e-mail Lisa, lisa_blue_nagy@yahoo.com.
• Yoga: May 3-Jun 14 at Missouri Psychiatric Center. Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $14 for the 7 week session. (No class on May 21st) Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is May 1. To sign up, email Kate, integrallife1976@yahoo.com.

• Yoga: May 7-Jun 18 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 May 5. To sign up, email Kate, integrallife1976@yahoo.com.

• Zakti Yoga: May 6 – May 27 Memorial Union Various Rooms. Thursdays 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 4. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com.

• MOREnet Yoga Flow: May 14 – June 4 at MOREnet room 224-225. Class meets Fridays and will cost $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 12. Please email Rebekka, rebekka123@yahoo.com, to sign up.

May is Arthritis Awareness Month
Missouri’s Regional Arthritis Centers are here to help you learn how to manage arthritis so it doesn’t manage you. Visit www.moarthritis.org to learn more about physical activity and self-management programs and locate a class near you. You can also sign up to receive arthritis updates delivered to your email in-box.

Healthy Eating Lunch ‘n Learn
The Campus Facilities Training Unit is hosting a “Healthy Eating” discussion by Paula Vandelicht, Hy-Vee Dietician. Bring your lunch, but leave room for samples. Join the fun May 5th from 12:00-12:30 p.m. in the General Services Building Lunch Room. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. If you are not a Campus Facilities employee and would like to attend, please e-mail Kate Walker, WalkerJa@Missouri.edu.

Spring Health and Fitness Expo
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 8th from 6-7:30 p.m. The Mayor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health will be sponsoring a health expo prior to the YouZeum’s annual Starlight Bike Ramble at 608 E. Cherry St. Stop by for health screenings, healthy snacks, vendor give-a-ways, and information on fitness classes and upcoming activities. No need to register, and the event is free.

Starlight Bike Ramble
Join us Saturday, May 8th at 8:00 p.m. for a night of fun for all ages! The Starlight Bike Ramble is a recreational bike ride for cyclists of all abilities through downtown Columbia at dusk. Join the YouZeum for an after ramble street party with prizes, food and drink. To register your team, email info@youzeum.org or visit the Starlight Bike Ramble link.