Work Well lists Sept. activities


"Be Well": Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2 to 3 p.m. at the Wellness Center - Room 121. BCBS session about the two new wellness programs: MyHealthCenter and the Health Club Credit. Register through U2.

"Lunch with a Dietitian: An Apple a Day is Not Enough": Monday, Sept. 21, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., Badlands Room - Memorial Union. You will learn about the proper daily recommendations for fruits and vegetables, why they are good for you and easy ways to incorporate them in your everyday lives. Register through U2. Seats are limited.

Tennis Shoe Tuesday: Sept. 22 - Please feel free to wear/bring your tennis shoes and go for a walk (during a break or your lunch) to promote healthy UND employees.

"An Apple a Day is Not Enough": Tuesday, Sept. 22, 5 to 6 p.m., Badlands Room - Memorial Union. You will learn about the proper daily recommendations for fruits and vegetables, why they are good for you and easy ways to incorporate them in your everyday lives. Register through U2.

"Weight Watchers at Work Information Session": Wednesday, Sept. 23, 10 to 11 a.m., Lecture Bowl at the Memorial Union. Anyone is welcome to attend: staff, students, faculty and spouses. Learn how to gain peer support and weigh-in easily at the job. Can't make the session, but still interested? Contact Kim (777-0210) to get on a list serv for more information.

Tennis Shoe Tuesday: Sept. 28 - Please feel free to wear/bring your tennis shoes and go for a walk (during a break or your lunch) to promote healthy UND employees.

"Exercise with Mandy: Abs and Back": Tuesday, Sept. 29, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., Wellness Center - rooms 272-274. You will learn some fun and effective exercises to build a strong midsection. We will discuss proper technique, number of repetitions and how often to complete your abs and back workout for best results. Register to hold a spot by calling Kim at 777-0210. Forty spots available

"Health Screening": Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7 to 10 a.m., Clifford Hall, room 220. Open to all UND benefited and non-benefited staff and faculty. Register for a 15-minute appointment at 777-0210 (Kim) by Sept. 29. You will need to fast 12 hours prior to the test. We will measure: Body mass index, cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure.

Attend any four Work Well activities between Sept. and Dec. 31 and earn a chance for a $100 gift card and MyHealthCenter points. You will receive a wallet size card at each session.

Want to view a calendar of Work Well September events, click on the following link: http://www.workwell.und.edu/includes/pdf/September%202009.pdf
-- Kim Ruliffson, Coordinator of Work Well, Wellness Center, kimberlyruliffson@mail.und.nodak.edu, 777-0210