{"id":2641,"date":"2010-10-22T11:45:25","date_gmt":"2010-10-22T17:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mulibraries.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=2641"},"modified":"2010-10-22T11:45:25","modified_gmt":"2010-10-22T17:45:25","slug":"healthy-for-life-update-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2010\/10\/22\/healthy-for-life-update-50\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy for Life Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Upcoming Faculty &amp; Staff Wellness Fairs<\/strong><br \/>\nHealthy for Life will be hosting its annual Faculty &amp; Staff Wellness Fair this month\u2014so mark your calendar now.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MU, UM System and Extension<\/strong> faculty, staff and retirees can join us <strong>Oct. 27<\/strong> from <strong>8 a.m. until 3 p.m.<\/strong> at <strong>Reynolds Alumni Center<\/strong>. UM Faculty &amp; Staff Benefits will provide FREE flu shots to UM Choice Health Care members (9 years and older) who bring their Coventry card. For those who are not enrolled in the UM Choice Health Care program, the cost will be $25. Those between 9 and 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The fair will have FREE screenings for ALL employees and their family members: blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index. If you are a University of Missouri faculty or staff member, dependent or retiree enrolled in the UM Choice Health Care Program, you are eligible for a <strong>FREE <\/strong>vaccine. Bring your Coventry Health Care card to the flu vaccine site. If you are not enrolled in the UM Choice Health Care Program, there will be a <strong>$25 <\/strong>fee which may be paid in cash or check for the vaccine.<\/p>\n<p>Children 9 years and older enrolled in UM Choice Health Care Program, accompanied by a parent or guardian, may receive the vaccine. Due to different vaccination needs, children age 8 and younger may obtain their flu vaccine from their healthcare provider, health department or community clinic.<\/p>\n<p>Along with your insurance card, bring your <strong>COMPLETED FLU SHOT FORM<\/strong> to the vaccination site. Find the form on the flu shot page for your campus on the <em>Healthy for Life <\/em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/ums\/curators\/wellness\/\" >website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alternate Dates for MU, UM System and Extension faculty, staff and retirees to receive flu shots (see eligibility and requirements in the section directly above):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00d8\u00a0 Oct. 25: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. RADIL, Multipurpose Room (4011 Discovery Drive)<\/p>\n<p>\u00d8\u00a0 Oct. 25: 2-4 p.m. Printing Services Building, Foyer (2800 Maguire Blvd.)<\/p>\n<p>\u00d8\u00a0 Nov. 5: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. General Services Building, Room 25<\/p>\n<p>\u00d8\u00a0 Nov. 9: 2-4 p.m. Animal Science Research center, S119-120<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nWorkplace Fitness Opportunities\u2014Fall Semester<\/strong><br \/>\nTake advantage of these classes that fit your budget. <strong>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<p><strong><em>Healthy for Life <\/em><\/strong><strong>Fitness Class Registration Policy:<\/strong><em> <\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reserving your space in a class requires a payment of the entire session.<\/li>\n<li>Payment must be paid in full due on the first class and cannot be divided.<\/li>\n<li>If you miss a class, you <strong>cannot<\/strong> make it up in another class.<\/li>\n<li>If you choose to join a session in progress, it is your responsibility to pay the full registration fee.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drop-ins are not allowed<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please respect this policy so that we may continue to enjoy physical education sessions for the bargain.<\/p>\n<p><em>Please note that each instructor is a private contractor. They are not paid by the University of Missouri but are willing to offer faculty and staff a <strong>very<\/strong> discounted rate. <\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Drop In, ongoing:<\/strong> <strong><em>Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. <\/em><\/strong>Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Monday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, <strong><a href=\"mailto:fudgek@missouri.edu?subject=Strength%20Conditioning:%20Mondays\">click here<\/a><\/strong> to email Nani.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drop In, ongoing:<\/strong> <strong><em>Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. <\/em><\/strong>Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Wednesday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, <strong><a href=\"mailto:fudgek@missouri.edu?subject=Strength%20Conditioning:%20Wednesdays\">click here<\/a><\/strong> to email Nani.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oct. 27-Dec. 1: <em>Flow Show<\/em>. <\/strong>The wellness variety show. Classes will vary from Yoga to Core; from Upper and Lower Body focus to PiYo and more! Come and learn to go with the flow. All levels welcome. Fun music, atmosphere, and <em>alternative<\/em> lunch. Email <a href=\"mailto:rebekka123@yahoo.com?subject=Oct.%2027-Dec.%201:%20Flow%20Show\"><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a> for more details or to sign up with Rebekka Mars.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nov. 29-Dec. 20: <em>Yoga<\/em>.<\/strong> Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets      on Mondays from 12:10 to 12:50 and costs $8 for the four-week session. Hatha Yoga class includes breath control, postures for      flexibility, toning, and strengthening, as well as relaxation techniques.      Class is suitable for all levels. Instructor emphasizes individual\u2019s needs      in correct posture and balance in these areas. Pre-registration is      required and registration deadline is Nov. 27.<strong> <a href=\"mailto:integrallife1976@yahoo.com?subject=Yoga:Nov.%2029-Dec.%2020\">Click here<\/a><\/strong> to sign up with Kate Walker.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dec. 3-Dec. 10: <em>Yoga<\/em>.<\/strong> Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets      on Fridays from 12:10 to 12:50 and costs $6 for the three-week session. Hatha Yoga class includes breath control, postures for      flexibility, toning, and strengthening, as well as relaxation techniques.      Class is suitable for all levels. Instructor emphasizes individual\u2019s needs      in correct posture and balance in these areas. Pre-registration is      required and registration deadline is Dec. 1. <strong><a href=\"mailto:integrallife1976@yahoo.com?subject=Yoga:%20Dec.%203-10\">Click here<\/a><\/strong> to sign up with Kate Walker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>October is Way to Go to Work Month&#8211;FREE Brown Bag Lunch Seminar<\/strong><br \/>\nOctober is Way to Go to Work Month and GetAbout Columbia is sponsoring the FREE Brown Bag Lunch Seminar <strong>Wednesday, October 27<\/strong> from <strong>12\u20131 p.m.<\/strong> at the <strong>School of Engineering, Lafferre Hall, Room W 1004<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Bring your lunch and get active commuting advice from people who do it every day. Learn about bike commuting gear, safety and riding skills, and what to take to work to freshen up once you get there. We\u2019ll even help you plan your route!\u00a0 Participants will receive free commuting gear like bike light sets, canvas bags and reflective leg\/arm bands \u2013 while supplies last!\u00a0 For more information, please call 573-268-8816.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Way to Go to Work Pledge Card<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Participate in Way to Go to Work month by filling out a Way to Go Card and register to win a swanky commuter bag, perfect for walking or biking!\u00a0 \u00a0Pick up a card at the brown bag lunch seminar, the ARC, City Hall or the Columbia Public Library or download one online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.getaboutcolumbia.com\/\" >GetAbout<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Entry deadline is November 5.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upcoming Faculty &amp; Staff Wellness Fairs Healthy for Life will be hosting its annual Faculty &amp; Staff Wellness Fair this month\u2014so mark your calendar now. 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