2012
Spring/Summer Programming
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HEALTHY CHOICES INCENTIVE PROGRAM The purpose of the Healthy Choices program is to encourage and support healthy lifestyle behaviors for GVSU faculty, staff, spouses, and household members through outreach and participation in yearlong programming and events. Healthy Choices is designed to provide flexibility to choose health and wellness topics specific to individual needs and interests. All programs and events listed in the spring and summer calendar qualify as activities toward your Healthy Choices quarterly activities! Self-report two (2) activities each quarter to qualify for your incentive! 1st Quarter deadline May 1 at midnight 2nd Quarter deadline: July 31 at midnight How to self-report my activities Healthy Choices program details
“There is not a better time to improve or maintain good health than right now. Join me as I take action to live better with the Healthy Choices incentive program. Living healthy lives ensures we can do what we do best every day: educating students to shape their lives, professions, and societies.” ~Thomas J. Haas President, Grand Valley State University
Visit the Healthy Choices webpage for more information
What’s Inside
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Farmer ’s Market
June 6 - September 26 Parking Lot F Wednesdays 10:00 am to 1:30 pm Market Walk June 6th: 11:30 am Parking Lot F
Kick off the summer and farmer’s market season with a walk! Get outdoors and get moving with fellow students, faculty and staff members and finish the walk back at market for some music, food and fun! Campus dining will be providing lunches at the market for a minimal cost or sit in and try samples from the FREE cooking demo, “The Flexitarian”, presented by the Kent County Health Department.
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Maisey’s Pies Cups of Cake Dognip Bones Goen’s Produce Ham Family Farm The Great Bread Co. Marne Jerky Frozen Creek Farms Lindberg Blueberries* Happy Jack’s Kettle Korn Engelsma Honey Engelsma Orchard* Farm Country Cheese Fresh Flowers by Inge Michigan Butterflies Healthy Pantry Bars GVSU Nursing Students
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Community Garden Village Baker Famers MarketFriday’s in Spring Lake
Visit the Farmer’s Market Webpage for more information
*Seasonal
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Do you want to find the perfect summer camp for your son or daughter? Then let GVSU Work Life Connections help! Visit the Health and Wellness website, go to Work Life Connections, and click on Summer Camps for a listing of local camps and summer programs . Make it a great summer for you and your family!
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12-1:00 pm May 8th KC 2215/2216 “There’s nothing interesting about looking perfect—you lose the point. You want what you’re wearing to say something about you, about who you are.” -Emma Watson Have you ever considered consignment shopping? Whether you are an avid consignment shopper or have never considered walking into a consignment shop, then please join us for a fashion show featuring Red Door Consignment in Allendale, Michigan. Find out how you can shop for your favorite styles and save money too!
Summer Camps
Programming & Support
Fashion Show for the Budget Conscious
Encompass & Work Place Options
Is your link to information, resources, support, and referrals on most any concern that you may experience, whether personal or work related. Faculty, staff and their dependents are eligible for free counseling sessions and referral services for elder care, legal and financial services, and more. www.encompass.us.com or (616) 459-9180 Login: GVSU “I won’t let tragedy define who I am” -Valerie Stoezel, Concerts and Arts Information Coordinator
GVSU Alzheimer’s Support Group 11:30-12:30 pm The third Thursday of every month KC2264 No two people experience Alzheimer’s disease in the same way. As a result, there’s no one approach to care giving or supporting a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Handling all of the duties involved can be hard work. But by networking with others experiencing some of the same challenges, you can gain support and knowledge on how to best support your loved one with Alzheimer’s. Facilitated by Dr. Cindy Beel-Bates, KCON and Sue Sloop, Work Life Connections.
Flexible Work Arrangements
Have you ever thought of a flexible work schedule for the summer? Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) can provide you with the opportunity to design a flexible schedule that works for both you and your department. For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/fwa.
Register for sessions at www.gvsu.edu/seminar unless otherwise indicated
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Registration: Spring Session: April 9-April 27 Summer Session: June 4-June 22 www.gvsu.edu/seminar
Summer Session: June 25-August 17
Spouses & Household Members: (616) 331-2215
Classes are open to faculty, staff, spouses, and household members. Exercises are modified to meet each participants’ fitness level.
Payment is made online during registration
Exercise
April 30-June 22
Wellness Group
Spring Session:
Minimum of 10 participants must be registered for a class in order to run.
Spring/Summer Schedule C lass
C ampus
Day/s
Time
Location
Instructor
Yoga
Allendale
M/TH
12:00-12:45pm
FHB160
Shannon
SPIN
Allendale
W/F
12:00-12:45pm
FH SPIN
Deb/Ouen
Sunrise SPIN
Allendale
M/W
6:45-7:30am
FH SPIN
Dana
Spin Fusion
Allendale
T/TH
5:15-6:00pm
FH Spin
Lee/Ouen
Boot Camp
Allendale
T/TH
7:00-7:30am
FHB160
First Step Fitness
Allendale
T
12:00-12:45pm
FHB160
Zumba
Allendale
W
5:15-6:00pm
FHB160
Lindsey Mov Science Intern Janitza
Yoga
Pew
T/TH
12:00-12:45 pm
TBD
Kathy
Total Body Sculpt
Pew
T or TH
12-12:50pm
DDH YMCA
YMCA
SPINNING
Pew
W
4-4:45pm
DDH YMCA
YMCA
Boot Camp
Pew
M
5:30-6:15pm
WH Fitness Room
First Step Fitness
Pew
T
5:30-6:15pm
WH Fitness Room
PiYo
Pew
TH
5:30-6: 15pm
WH 205
Lee/Beth Mov Science Intern Beth
“It’s not just a workout when I attend classes, but it’s a means of socialization. For me, taking classes offered on the Pew Campus is fun! I don’t even look at it like it’s a workout,” - Tara Bivens, Benefit Specialist
Visit www.gvsu.edu/seminar for additional class details and fees
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Challenge
May 14-18 Bike, ride and walk to win! GVSU Faculty and staff track their daily forms of alternative transportation online and compete against other West Michigan organizations (Steelcase, Amway and Metro Health to name a few!) to win!
Connecting Campuses Ride
Ride from Allendale to Pew or vice versa! This bike ride begins at either the Alumni House or Bike Factory Building. Riders have the option to do a 6-, 13- or 26-mile ride. There is no cost to participate. Register for the ride online at www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness and click on the Active Commute Week button starting May 1.
ACT Live Event
May 18, 4:30-7:30p The Rapid Central Station hosts live bands, food, free bike tune ups, and trophy presentations for the Active Commute Challenge winners.
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Active Commute Week
Registration and additional details can be found at www.bikegrandrapids.org.
Fruit and Veggie Challenge
Summertime Steps
May 30-August 31 Step at your own pace and win! For each day that you take at least 10,000 steps, check off one star on your 14-star punch card. When the card is complete, send it or drop it off at the Human Resources front desk for a chance to win prizes. The more cards you complete the more chances to win the monthly drawings! Cards are available online on May 30th
Good Form Running Workshop
May 9 DeVos 121E 1-2 pm Allendale KC1142 4-5 pm Gazelle Sports will be on site to teach you the four simple but highly effective points that will help you transform into a more efficient, healthy runner. By mastering these points, you will be able to run faster, easier, and most importantly injury free. You will have the opportunity to have your gait analyzed on camera and have the chance to practice the Good Form technique which will dramatically effect your running form.
June 6-July 11 We all know that fruits and vegetables add important nutrition to our diets. But how much should we eat? And how can we make this nutrition stuff easier, tastier and more enjoyable? This 6 week challenge will encourage participants to eat more fruits and vegetables. Get weekly recipes, nutritional information and practical how to tips. Each week, participants will receive a new goal to meet and qualify for prizes! To register go to www.gvsu.edu/seminar and click on the Health and Wellness link.
Cooking Class Series
12-1pm, Farmer’s Market Lot F (Inclement weather TBD KC) Learn to eat right and live well! The Kent County Health Department presents three opportunities to get creative in the kitchen in this FREE cooking class series. Sign up for one or all three! June 6-The Flexitarian July 11-Kids in the Kitchen August 15-Salad as a Meal
Visit www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness for more information
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Nurse Line is a 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-aweek nurse telephone line that is completely confidential. When you call, you may choose to speak with a registered nurse or access the audio health library containing over 1,100 topics such as physical and emotional conditions, procedures, medications, men’s and women’s health, children’s health, and much more. Call 1-888-867-4850 Nurse Line services are provided as part of the base and enhanced PPO plans at no additional cost to the members.
Maternity Management
Plan members who enroll in the UMR Maternity Management program will receive a phone call from a supportive, experienced nurse each trimester. Participation is voluntary and confidential. There’s no cost and there’s an incentive gift for enrolling in the first or second trimester. If you’re pregnant and on the base or enhanced benefits plans, enroll today at www.umr.com.
Wellness-
On Going Support
24 Hour NurseLine
Health Coaching Services
Wellness classes, support and coaching services are available at no cost through your medical insurance provider. Contact your PPO or HMO for a schedule and resources. myumr.com or 1-800-207-7680 What is a health coach and why would I want one?
Weight Watchers at Work
Weight Watchers ® is a smarter way to eat and live because it works with your life instead of against it!You’ll learn how to have a healthy relationship with food so you can finally lose the weight without losing your life. Find weight-loss success right at work with Weight Watchers. You can join your current Weight Watchers at Work meeting series at any time. Enroll online at Health and Wellness
“The key is to want to make a change!” -Rita Kohrman, Education Librarian
GVSU Health and Wellness continues to offer up to $120.00 taxable incentive for participation in the on-campus series!
Visit www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness for more information
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healthandwellness@gvsu.edu
Benefits
Work Life
(616) 331-2215 For more information: www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness
Wellness
To register: www.gvsu.edu/seminar