{"id":2237,"date":"2010-06-17T11:51:50","date_gmt":"2010-06-17T17:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mulibraries.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=2237"},"modified":"2010-06-17T11:51:50","modified_gmt":"2010-06-17T17:51:50","slug":"healthy-for-life-update-37","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2010\/06\/17\/healthy-for-life-update-37\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy for Life Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ride to Wellness Odometer Program<\/strong>
\nRide 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<\/em>) to 205 Heinkel Building. Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

MU Farmers Market<\/strong>
\nDelicious 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.<\/strong> 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<\/a>. The MU Farmers Market is\u00a0brought to you by the Wellness Resource Center, Department of Student Life. Healthy for Life<\/em> will also have a table with pedometers and odometers for sale and the opportunity to enroll in our programs.<\/p>\n

Lifestyle Change Group<\/strong>
\nTired 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 13th<\/sup> 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Lunch N\u2019 Learns<\/strong>
\nIf your department is interested in a \u201cbrown bag\u201d seminar on cholesterol\/blood pressure please contact us<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n

Team Building Wellness Sessions<\/strong>
\nHealthy for Life\u2019s<\/em> 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<\/strong> Healthy for Life<\/em> programs available. Please contact Jenny<\/a> or Armine<\/a> to discuss details.<\/p>\n

Make it a Low-Stress Summer<\/strong>
\nCelebrate 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<\/em> office in 205 Heinkel Building on campus.<\/p>\n

Summer Workplace Fitness Classes<\/strong>
\nTake advantage of these classes that fit your budget. Full payment is due at the beginning of the first class<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n