Greetings!
If you have not already enrolled in the Million Step Pedometer Program, we would encourage you to purchase a $15 pedometer by sending a check to 205 Heinkel or visiting our office.

Yoga- Now Enrolling
Ashley Jenkins will be teaching a 4-week summer Office Yoga class at Memorial Union on Tuesdays, July 14th to August 8th. The class will meet from 12:10-12:50. Enrollment fee is $8 for the 4 week session. To register please email Ashley at om.yoga@yahoo.com.

25th Anniversary Show-Me STATE GAMES
This summer, the Show-Me STATE GAMES will celebrate its 25th anniversary. Join the celebration by registering as an athlete, signing up to volunteer, or simply attending the Opening Ceremonies and cheering on friends, family and community members! The Show-Me STATE GAMES kick off July 17, and will include more than 40 events during the weekends of July 17-19, July 24-26 and July 31-Aug 2. Many events are still accepting entries, and volunteers are still needed! Visit www.smsg.org or call 573-882-2101 for more information.

Personal Safety Seminar
Timothy Fancher will be presenting a FREE Personal Safety Seminar: Preventing Sexual Assault. Join us in Memorial Union, Jesse Wrench Auditorium from 5:00-6:00pm on Wednesday, July 22nd. This seminar will help teach home, auto and personal safety tips. Timothy is a 4th degree black belt in Kenpo Karate, the founder of Fancher’s Street Edge Self-Defense Systems© and former police officer. He has more than 25 years martial arts experience. For more information please email Timothy at timothyfancher@gmail.com.

Invitation to participate in MBSR Study
A research study through the school of nursing is inviting 40 breast cancer survivors to participate in an 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy. This class will be held at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center on Wednesdays from 5-7pm beginning in August. For more information, please contact Melanie Schneider at mksg28@mizzou.edu or 884-3249.

Tigers for Community Agriculture
Come and help out the students from Tigers for Community Agriculture every Friday morning from 8:30-11am outside of 2-64 Agriculture Building. Fresh produce available for purchase includes cucumbers, zucchini, onions, leeks, and peas. Please bring your own bag for the produce.

Workplace Presentations
Wellness is a way of life. Do you and your colleagues want to learn more about Healthy for Life? Our goal is to help offer you the resources you need to make lifestyle changes to become healthier and happier. If you would like a presentation in your workplace about our wellness programs, contact Jenny Workman, MU Program Manager, at workmanjl@umsystem.edu or Armine Alioto at aliotoa@umsystem.edu for UMHS presentations.

MizzouRec Summer Stimulus Program
All faculty, staff, retirees, and non-fee paying students are invited to take advantage of a special summer stimulus package. MizzouRec Complex will offer the chance for all faculty, staff, retirees, and non-fee paying students with a current valid MU ID to use the Rec Complex at a minimal fee of $2/per person per day from May 18th- August 13th. MizzouRec has worked hard to provide this opportunity without compromising students, the fee structure, or non-student members.

The Stimulus Partners: May 18 – August 13, 2009
MizzouRec Services & Facilities and the MU Student Rec Complex
$2/day memberships

Healthy for Life, The TE Atkins Wellness Program
Health Screenings at The Rec Complex at selected times

Campus Dining Services & Truman’s Take-Out
Campus Dining Services will be offering $.39 coffee and fountain drinks from Truman’s Take-Out Monday – Friday from 9-10AM and 2-3PM

The University Bookstore
Friday 50% off clearance rack from 8AM – Noon

Tiger Team Store
Saturday 25% off any one single item 10AM – Noon

MU Intercollegiate Athletics
Selected home football game special ticket rates for faculty/staff/retirees
Bowling Green, 09/12/09 @ $22 (regularly $44)
Furman, 09/19/09, $17 (regularly $39)

Endorsements
MU Division of Student Affairs
MU Rec Advisory Committee
MU Staff Advisory Council
MU Retirees Association – Benefits Committee
MU Intercollegiate Athletics
Healthy for Life: TE Atkins UM Wellness Program

Visit the Healthy for Life website
Have you been to our website yet? If not, check it out at http://wellness.umsystem.edu. If so, keep going back to see what’s going on in the wellness world. Check out the indoor and outdoor walking trails, Mindfulness Practice Techniques, and numerous links to other health and wellness websites. There are faculty and staff success stories, events, class schedules, program information, links and access to take the online health risk assessment.

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. Participants receive a t-shirt and leashes and dog treats are provided. Participants will meet at the Central Missouri Humane Society. To register, call Parks and Recreation at 874-7460 or go online to www.gocolumbiamo.com.

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

Greetings!
If you have not already enrolled in the Million Step Pedometer Program, we would encourage you to purchase a $15 pedometer by sending a check to 205 Heinkel or visiting our office. As always, there are many other wellness opportunities for you to take advantage of. Please pass this email to your colleagues and post the flyers in a central location.

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 509 on Wednesday, May 13th from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Enrollment fee is $156 for 13 weeks.
• University Hospital’s School of Medicine, Room M586 on Wednesday, May 20th from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 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

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.

Pilates classes
Registration is full! There are no more spaces left in the six week Pilates sessions scheduled at the Mid-Mo gym or in Memorial Union. If you missed this opportunity, there will be another 6 week session this summer. Dates and times will be announced soon.

Preserving the Harvest
Preserving freshly harvested foods provides an opportunity to enjoy those foods throughout the year. A number of workshops are planned to provide you with the latest research-based information to help you preserve foods that will be of the highest quality and safe to eat. Each workshop will also provide you with printed materials, hands-on experience, and solutions to address common food preservation problems. Registration Fee: $10/person/workshop or $25 for all 3 workshops. A second family member may attend for $5/workshop, with each family receiving only one set of handouts. Class size is limited. Register early! For more information please visit www.extension.missouri.edu/boone/ or contact Vera Massey at masseyv@missouri.edu or 573-445-9792.

Farmers Market
Mark your calendars! On April 22nd, there will be an Earth Day Farmers Market at the Lowry Mall from 12-3pm. Join in the fun by purchasing locally grown produce, meat, flowers, and more. Learn how to keep our earth and ourselves healthy be recycling, conserving electricity, biking and walking, eating well and other easy ways to do your part. Bring cash!! No credit or student charge will be accepted. Rain date- April 29th. This event is organized by the Wellness Resource Center. Contact Julie Tobias for more information at 884-9411.

Workplace Ergonomics
Would you like to better understand basic ergonomics, user-friendly workstations, and office associated ergonomic problems? The majority of associated office ergonomic problems can be corrected by the person experiencing discomfort by following guidelines found here. If problems persist following several weeks since making appropriate changes a request for an on-site evaluation can be made using the questionnaire located in the Related Links box and FAQ found on the website. For more questions, please contact David Dorth at 882-7018 or dorthd@missouri.edu.

CIGS Race
Join us at the Quarterdeck Building on Lemone Industrial Blvd this Saturday, April 18th for a run/walk to benefit the MU’s Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care & Environmental Medicine. Kids and pets are welcome. Registration opens at 8:00am and run/walk begins at 9:00am Health Fair will follow. Cost is $25 for families and $15 for individuals. For more information please call 573-882-2105 or email Emily Perrung at peurrunge@missouri.edu.

Occupational Stress Workshops
The University of Missouri Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will provide a series of occupational stress workshops designed to help employees manage a wide variety of stressors connected to the work contact. The UMHS series will occur on the first Friday of every month in room CE505 from 12-1pm. The campus series will occur on the first Tuesday of each month in Memorial Union, Room S203 from 12-1pm. For more information, please contact Tammie Tilmon at 882-6701 or tilmont@missouri.edu.

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. Participants receive a t-shirt and leashes and dog treats are provided. Participants will meet at the Central Missouri Humane Society. To register, call Parks and Recreation at 874-7460 or go online to www.gocolumbiamo.com.

Yoga in the Park
The 3rd Annual Yoga in the Park event will be held this Sunday, April 19th from 10am to 4pm. The event is free and open to the public and will be held at the East End of Stephens Lake Park. A children’s class for kids age 4+ will be held from 11-12pm, with all other sessions geared toward adults. Wear comfortable clothing, sunglasses, and bring a mat and water.

Save the Date- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Helping employees manage stress effectively is a key goal of Healthy for Life, the T.E. Atkins Wellness Program. This summer, Healthy for Life will be offering an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction class at minimal cost to benefit-eligible employees looking to manage today’s busy lifestyles in a healthy way. For more information, please contact Lynn Rossy Ph.D. at RossyL@umsystem.edu.
Summer 2009 MBSR for Faculty/Staff at Columbia Campus and UMHC:
Orientation: Tuesday, June 2, at 5:30 pm
Classes: Tuesdays (5:00 – 7:00) June 9 – July 21
Full Day Retreat: Saturday, July 18 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)

Earth Day Farmers Market
Mark your calendars! On April 22nd, there will be an Earth Day Farmers Market at the Lowry Mall from 12-3pm. Join in the fun by purchasing locally grown produce, meat, flowers, and more. Learn how to keep our earth and ourselves healthy be recycling, conserving electricity, biking and walking, eating well and other easy ways to do your part. Bring cash!! No credit or student charge will be accepted. Rain date- April 29th.

CIGS Race Run/Walk and Health Fair
Join us at the Quarterdeck Building on Lemone Industrial Blvd this Saturday, April 18th for a run/walk to benefit the MU’s Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care & Environmental Medicine. Kids and pets are welcome. Registration opens at 8:00am and run/walk begins at 9:00am Health Fair will follow. Cost is $25 for families and $15 for individuals. For more information please call 573-882-2105 or email Emily Perrung at peurrunge@missouri.edu.

Free Answers to Your Nutrition Questions
MU Extension has partnered with Healthy for Life by now offering FREE nutrition information and education to faculty and staff through the Show Me Nutrition Line. Contact Jessica Kovarik, R.D., L.D. at 1-888-515-0016 or kovarikj@missouri.edu. Jessica is also available for personalized, scheduled consultations over the telephone.

Weight Watchers Online
Weight Watchers Online now offers the opportunity to join at any time. Go to www.weightwatchers.com for more information on the Online Program. Healthy for Life recognizes that many off-campus employees won’t be able to join at At-Work meeting, so the wellness program is extending its 25 percent rebate to benefit-eligible employees who enroll in a three-month Weight Watchers Online course for $65 and miss no more than one weigh-in. Experience peer support from the comfort of your home or office. If you enroll online, please contact Melissa Willett to qualify for rebate. Turn in your completed log to Melissa, 205 Heinkel Building, Columbia, MO, 65211. Questions? E-mail Melissa at willettmd@umsystem.edu or call her at (573) 884-1397.

Pilates– Now enrolling
Kate Lunn is now accepting registration for a 6 week Pilates course starting Wednesday, April 8th at 12:00pm. Classes are 45 minutes and will be held in Memorial Union. Cost is $12 for all 6 weeks. Pilates improves strength and flexibility while engaging the mind and body to achieve balance. To register, please email Kate Lunn at pilatesbykate@gmail.com.

Tobacco Cessation Brown Bag Forum
Dr. Kevin Everett, Associate Professor in Family and Community Medicine, will provide a 30-minute discussion about the newly implemented rules about tobacco use on campus and what options are available for tobacco cessation. All events will be from 12 p.m.-12:30 p.m. Make plans to attend one of the following:
• Mar. 31, Pershing Conference Room (C101)
• Apr. 7, Memorial Union, Room N208
• Apr. 21, General Services Building, Room 194A

Massage Therapy
Licensed Massage Therapist Jeff Rioux provides massage services Monday through Thursday at the University Hospital in room GL-20. All University employees receive a discount. Schedule an appointment before April 15th and be entered to win 2 hours of FREE chair massage for you and your colleagues! To schedule a massage call Healthy for Life at 884-1312.

Columbia Farmers Market Season Opening
The Columbia Farmers Market is starting their 29th season this Saturday, March 21st. The market will be open every Saturday from 8am-12pm until Saturday, November 21st. The Columbia Farmers Market is held behind the city’s Activity & Recreation Center (ARC), on the corner of Clinkscales & Ash streets. Available products include greens, meats, cheeses, eggs, honey, plants, baked goods and more.

Annual Fitness Award Nominations
The Mayor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health is sponsoring a Spring Fitness Expo at the ARC on Tuesday evening, May 5th. The highlight of this evening will be the annual fitness awards. Nominations for this award may address one of several areas and include anyone in the community who has made a personal achievement or helped others to reach their goals. Mayor Hindman will present the awards and it is an excellent way to recognize those who are leading healthy lives. Deadline for applications: April 1st. It only takes a few minutes to say thanks in a big way! Please complete the nomination application.

Help make Columbia a Healthier Place to live!
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health & Human Services is collaborating with University of Missouri Extension, Boone County on
a research study as part of the MU Extension Healthy Lifestyle Initiative. The goal is to create a healthy community that supports the availability of healthy, affordable, locally-produced food and safe, accessible physical activity. The study also supports a Health Department project to develop a community-wide plan to address the obesity epidemic. Fill out this survey to provide your input on making Columbia a healthier place to live.

•    Weight Watchers at Work will be hosting an Open House meeting in Clark Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 4th at 12 p.m. in room 509. Split Payment Plan Available. Benefit-eligible employees who miss no more than one class can receive 25% rebate through Healthy for Life. Save money on gas by attending meetings here at work! For more information, contact Melissa Willett at 884-1397.

•    Shape Up Missouri is starting its spring session. Start the new year by working to reach your weight loss goals and/or increasing your physical activity. Shape Up Missouri is a team-based program designed to help Missourians make positive changes so that they can move toward a healthier lifestyle. Teams of 2-10 may participate in one or both divisions. The last day to sign up for the spring session is Monday, February 9th. Register online at www.SMSG.org. For more information you may contact Larry Luetjen at luetjenj@missouri.edu or 882-7326.

•    Have you always wanted to learn how to ballroom dance? Now is your chance! Salsa and Tango classes are available. For just $2, you can have fun, get fit, and learn a new skill during your lunch hour! Please contact Shannon Cary (carysn@missouri.edu) or check out the attached flyer in the staff lounge. All classes are held in the Mark Twain Ballroom in Memorial Union. Come join the fun!

•    Have you been to our website yet? If not, check it out at http://wellness.umsystem.edu. If so, keep going back to see what’s going on in the wellness world. There are employee success stories, events, classes, program information, links and access to take the online health risk assessment.

• Body Conditioning classes are now in session! Don’t miss this great opportunity for a quick and affordable lunch time workout. Sessions are 30 minutes and cost $1. Please contact Shannon Cary (carysn@missouri.edu) for more information or check out the flyer in the staff lounge. Bring a friend and don’t miss out on this great value!

• Shape Up Missouri is starting its spring session. Start the new year by working to reach your weight loss goals and/or increasing your physical activity. Shape Up Missouri is a team-based program designed to help Missourians make positive changes so that they can move toward a healthier lifestyle. Teams of 2-10 may participate in one or both divisions. Spring session runs from January 19th to April 13th however it is not too late to sign up! Register online at www.SMSG.org. For more information you may contact Larry Luetjen at luetjenj@missouri.edu or 882-7326.

Make 2009 your tobacco-free year! There are resources available to MU faculty, staff and covered family members to help you quit now.

For employees & dependents enrolled in the UM Benefits Choice Health Plan administered by Coventry:

• Quit Net offers online support, nicotine replacement therapy and one-on-one counseling. QuitNet is offered at no additional cost to the employee and includes nicotine replacement therapy on request. Visit the Coventry Wellbeing Web site, www.coventrywellbeing.com or call toll free 1-866-577-8210 to enroll.

• New pharmacy coverage for Chantix and select other medications prescribed by your health care provider. For additional information regarding smoking cessation medications, contact Express Scripts, Inc. customer service at 1-800-955-1201.

For anyone, regardless of coverage:
• Freedom from Smoking Classes Wednesdays 5-6pm in Quarterdeck Room 113. Contact LinvilleJi@missouri.edu for more information.
• Nicotine Anonymous meetings Wednesdays 6-7pm in Quarterdeck Room 113. Contact LinvilleJi@missouri.edu for more information.
• Tobacco cessation counseling through the Columbia/Boone County Health Department is available to all persons, regardless of university benefits enrollment status. Enrollment is free and includes nicotine replacement therapy. Call 874-7355 to enroll.