June 2024 NIH R&W Newsletter

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6/5 Wednesday 12pm – 12:30pm

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6/17 Monday 6am – 6:30am Maximum Strength – Focus: Back & Biceps

6/17 Monday 12pm – 12:30pm Non-Sleep Deep Rest Slow Down and Celebrate Oneness Participation Link

6/18

12pm – 12:30pm Safety, Health & Wellness Day – Dance Vibes (In-Person Only) Bldg. 31C Courtyard

6/18 Tuesday 12:15pm – 12:45pm Bodyweight Balance + Sculpt Charissa

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6/21 Friday 12pm – 12:30pm

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6/27 Thursday 12:15pm – 12:45pm Wall

6/27 Thursday 1pm – 1:30pm

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“Fitness for You” June 2024 Virtual & In-Person Fitness Descriptions:

All levels are welcome!

Monday, June 3rd

6am Strength & Stability with Shannon: Be strong and stable! Through guided instruction, with a focus on alignment and posture, participants will use light to heavy weights to perform exercises that are designed to strengthen muscles used in daily activity. To increase or sustain bone health, perform strength training at least 3 times a week. Commit to remain fit! A fitness mat will also be utilized.

Tuesday, June 4th

12:15pm Chair Sculpt with Charissa: Grab light hand weights to join this total body workout! Using a stationary chair, participants will perform repetition-based strength exercises to activate the major and minor muscle groups.

Wednesday, June 5th

12pm Transverse Abdominis with Ashley: Grab a mat and get on track…with lower abdominal strengthening! Attendees will engage in guided 45-second intervals of exercise followed by 15-second recovery intervals. The lower abdominals are important to stability. It’s a fitness class not to miss!

3pm Create Stillness and Honor Your Unique Being with the Practice of Non-Sleep Deep Rest with Allison (Zoom): The ancient tradition of yoga nidra ("nidra" meaning sleep), allows us to slow down and turn inward, so that we can connect to our unique being so that we may also connect on a deeper level to the oneness in all. In this Western world, the yoga nidra tradition has been translated to the practice of nonsleep deep rest (NSDR), which combines mindful breathing and body scanning techniques to bring oneself into an aware, yet deeply relaxed state.

Thursday, June 6th

7:30am Stretch for Back Relief with Charissa: Back pain? It’s time to stretch again! Integrating breath control and proper alignment, participants will perform various stretches that will aid in spinal decompression, flexibility, muscle and joint relief and overall relaxation. Get stretched! Fitness mat suggested.

Friday, June 7th

6am Yoga Strong with Shannon: Got Yoga? Enhance strength in Yoga postures by adding hand weights! Combining yoga and strength training can help improve overall health and fitness. Participants will perform various poses using light weights. A mat is suggested.

12pm Balance Sculpt with Ashley: Shape and strengthen the body with balance training and sculpting! Using moderate to heavy dumbbells, participants will perform exercises in intervals of 45 seconds of work followed by 15-second recovery intervals. Maintaining balance and avoiding falls is necessary to longevity and physical fitness.

Monday, June 10th

6am Stability Ball Training with Shannon: Level up with stability ball training! This advanced class involves antigravity exercises that will test stability and strength simultaneously! Light to heavy weights, a Swiss ball and a mat will be utilized. Repetition-based, participants should expect a challenge!

Tuesday, June 11th

12:15pm Core on the Floor with Charissa: Get more by strengthening the core! The limbs radiate from the core which means that a strong body starts with a strong core! Using one moderate hand weight, participants will perform exercises in repetitions of 8 that are sure to challenge! A mat is suggested.

1pm Yoga for Athletes with Shannon (In-Person Only) Bldg. 53: Yoga can help improve flexibility, balance, coordination, and breathing for sports and daily tasks. Participants perform various poses while standing, sitting, prone, or supine for a total body experience! Mat suggested

1pm Indoor Cycling with Charissa (In-Person Only) RKL II Rm 220-B: Take a work break and satiate the body’s need for movement! Cyclists will engage in a guided, mixed terrain ride using a stationary bike. Tap into aerobic and anaerobic phases for health of the heart and overall body!

Wednesday, June 12th

12pm Bootcamp Tabata with Ashley: Get fit…quick! Tabata is designed to produce maximal health benefits in a short amount of time. For intervals of 20 seconds of work followed by 10-second recovery intervals, participants will perform bootcamp-inspired exercises like squats, lunges, and mountain climbers. Set new heights and fitness goals with Tabata!

Thursday, June 13th

12:15pm Stretch + Recover with Charissa: Reduce stress with rest! A midday class dedicated to breath control and stretching, participants can prepare to hold stretches for a duration of 15 or more seconds to encourage relaxation for joint and muscle relief. The major and minor muscle group will be involved for a total body experience! Mat suggested.

Friday, June 14th

6am HIIT It! with Shannon: High-intensity interval training is beneficial for all populations! It’s considered the natural fountain of youth as HGH production increases after the workout, causing the aging process to slow down! HIIT involves short bursts of intense or explosive exercise, followed by a short recovery period. Grab light to heavy weights and a mat and prepare to get busy!

12pm Compound Strength Mobility with Ashley: Perform 2 or more exercises simultaneously to increase intensity and strength! For 45 seconds of work followed by 15-second recovery intervals participants will explore the major and minor muscle groups. Moderate to heavy hand weights will surely illicit working to exhaustion! It’s a low-impact, highintensity workout not to miss!

Monday, June 17th

6am Maximum Strength| Focus: Back & Biceps with Shannon: Want a challenge? It’s an advanced class for conditioned exercise enthusiasts! Using heavy weights, participants will move through various exercises that are designed to strengthen the biceps and back. The back is important to core stability and balance. Strong biceps are needed in daily activity for pushing, pulling, holding, and lifting objects. Heavy weights will be utilized for this class. Moderate weights are suggested for finishing repetitions at the point of exhaustion. A mat is suggested.

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12pm Non-Sleep Deep Rest: Slow Down and Celebrate Oneness with Allison (Zoom): The ancient tradition of yoga nidra ("nidra" meaning sleep), allows us to slow down and turn inward, so that we can connect to our unique being so that we may also connect on a deeper level to the oneness in all. In the Western world, the yoga nidra tradition has been translated to the practice of non-sleep deep rest (NSDR), which combines mindful breathing and body scanning techniques to bring oneself into an aware, yet deeply relaxed state.

Tuesday, June 18th

12pm Safety, Health & Wellness Day: Dance Vibes with Linda (In-Person Only) Bldg. 31C Courtyard: Dance class with worldwide rhythms. Get ready to take a trip around the world and sweat your way thru this energetic and fun workout.

12:15pm Bodyweight Balance + Sculpt with Charissa: Got balance? Whether it’s diet, work-to-play or one’s body, maintaining balance is necessary to vitality. According to a recent NIH study, persons who could not balance for 10 seconds were less likely to live for another 10 years. Life expectancy increased by 1 year with each additional second balance could be maintained. Participants can expect to move through various exercises involving balance, which will surely sculpt and tone the muscles for a total body workout! Moderate to heavy weight and a mat will be utilized.

1pm Safety, Health & Wellness Day: Hatha Yoga with Shannon (In-Person Only) Bldg. 31C Courtyard: Hatha yoga focuses on posture and breathing, in a slow pace. Traditionally a spiritual practice to bring balance between the sun and moon, participants can expect to perform poses while incorporating breath control. Align and calm the mind, body, and spirit! A Yoga mat will be provided.

Wednesday, June 19th

Juneteenth African Dance with Charissa: Be free and flow with it! In celebration of Juneteenth, get moving with a fun 19-minute class of African music exploration while incorporating rhythmic cultural dance! Easy movements will be performed for all to enjoy! No dance experience needed.

Thursday, June 20th

12:15pm Chair + Stability Ball Stretch with Charissa: Take stretching to new heights with the aid of the Swiss ball! For durations of 15 or more seconds, attendees will learn proper posture and positioning in space for various stretches using a fitness mat, stability ball and chair.

Friday, June 21st

6am Mobility Strength & Stretch with Shannon: Close the week feeling rejuvenated! Using hand weights, participants can expect to engage in guided exercises, with a focus on alignment and proper positioning of the body in space to perform functional movements. The major and minor muscle groups will be activated for a total body experience! A fitness mat and moderate dumbbells are recommended.

12pm Standing Low-Impact Cardio with Ashley: Get moving! The body is designed to move. With reduction in movement and a sedentary lifestyle comes dysfunction and restriction. Reignite the cells and heart with cardiovascular fitness! During this class, participants will engage in 30second intervals of cardio exercise followed by 10-second intervals of recovery. Ease blood flow with cardio!

Monday, June 24th

6am Yoga for Relaxation with Shannon: It’s a restorative Yoga class for all levels! Focusing on physical, mental, and emotional health, this practice involves holding poses for a longer duration with guided breath control. Prepare to lengthen muscles, increase joint range of motion, and open the body. A Yoga mat and a block are suggested.

12pm Go Gliding! with Ashley: Gliding discs or paper plates will be utilized to perform various exercises in intervals of 30 seconds of work followed by 10-second cycles of recovery. A cardio and strength class, participants will increase overall endurance for a total body experience! A mat will be utilized.

Tuesday, June 25th

1pm Core on the Floor with Shannon (In-Person Only) Bldg. 31C Courtyard: Strengthen the core on the floor! Essentially the trunk, attendees will perform guided exercises for the abdominals, chest, back and hips in repetitions of 8. A fitness mat and weights will be provided.

12:15pm Ab Attack with Charissa: Got ab strength? Assess abdominal strength by performing exercises in intervals of 30 seconds of work followed by 10-second cycles of recovery. To increase intensity, 1 moderate to heavy hand weight is recommended. The abdominal muscles help to support the spine and are important to posture and mobility. Commit to ab fitness! A mat will be utilized.

Wednesday, June 26th

12pm Total Body Tabata with Ashley: Level up with Tabata! Tabata is the high-intensity interval training workout that is taking the world by storm! Designed to produce maximal health benefits in a short amount of time, Tabata involves performing intense exercises in 20 second bursts, followed by a 10-second recovery cycle. Moderate to heavy hand weights will be utilized.

Thursday, June 27th

12:15pm Wall Stretch with Charissa: No masseuse? Don’t fret, just wall stretch! Using a wall, participants will perform stretches that are sure to relieve tired and compressed muscles and joints. Prepare for a total body stretching experience! A mat is suggested.

1pm Stretch and Flow with Charissa (In-Person Only) RKL II Rm 220-B: It’s the sure way to go…stretch and flow! Daily stretching is recommended for health of the muscles and joints. Increase range of motion for ease of daily activity! Move thru gentle stretches with clean transitions and breath control for a total body stretch experience!

Friday, June 28th

6am Balance & Strength with Shannon: To remain strong and stable, balance training and strength training are necessary. Using a chair or balance bar, participants perform exercises that are designed to strengthen the major and minor muscle groups for daily activities. Repetition-based, attendees can increase intensity with heavier weights.

12pm Standing Abs with Ashley: Increase aerobic capacity with this upright abdominal workout! Perform exercises like standing crunches and standing side bends to activate the abdominal muscles, while also engaging other muscle groups. Prepare to perform in intervals of 45 seconds of work followed by 15-second cycles of recovery. One moderate to heavy weight will be utilized for some exercises.

Music, Food, Games and More…

Camp Fantastic BBQ is June 11th

Gather up your friends and co-workers and come on over to the Annual Camp Fantastic BBQ! Join us Tuesday, June 11th on the South Lawn of Bldg. 10 from 11am - 2pm as we raise money to give children with cancer a summer experience to remember. The afternoon will be filled with great food, live music, games, our weekly Community Market, a mini-vendor fair and more. The first 300 people to visit the Contemporaries table will receive a free ticket for a FREE 12oz sno cone from SnoBlastDMV.

FOOD: Bangin’ BBQ, Malia’s Kitchen, Catalyst Hot Dogs and SnoBlastDMV

MUSIC: ARRA (The Affordable Rock ‘n Roll Act)

COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS: T-Shirts commemorating the BBQ will be sold to raise fund for the Camp.

SPONSORS: 8001 Woodmont, All-Star Pediatric Dentistry, Ameritech Construction, Artis Senior Living, Best Western Premier Rockville Hotel & Suites, Blacks in Government, Capital Financial Planners/RetFed, Cohen Health & Performance, Contemporaries, Double Tree by Hilton Washington NC North/Gaithersburg, Element 28 Apartments, Euro Motorcars, Even Hotel Rockville, FedAdvantage, Imagination Stage, Kaiser Permanente, Lednor Home Solutions/Gutter Helmet, NIH Blood Bank, NIH Employee Engagement, NIH Federal Credit Union, NIH Recreation & Welfare Association, Oakcrest Towers, Omega World Travel, The Right Fluff Pet Sitting, Southern Management and Verizon.

Purchase your meal directly from the food trucks. A percentage of all food sales and proceeds from t-shirt sales will go to help support the Special Love/Camp Fantastic program. Come be a part of the event, bring your coworkers and make a difference in a child’s life!

R&W Annual Meeting – June 2024

The R&W will hold its Annual Meeting from 12pm – 1pm on June 25th. This year’s meeting will be held virtually. Learn more about the R&W and the Employee Services we provide to the NIH community, join the board if you desire and share your suggestions regarding what you’d like to see from the R&W in 2024-2025! Join us as we plan for another year!

R&W Book Fair & Gift Show

June 25th - 27

The Book Fair and Gift Show (formerly Books Are Fun and Collective Goods) returns June 25th – 27th in the South Lobby of Bldg. 10 from 9am – 3pm. Shop from a variety of Books (children's, cookbooks, etc.), Speakers, Toys, Gadgets, and Gifts for All Ages! The Book Fair will also return October 8th – 10th

Join the R&W and Fitness ListServs

Get the latest on all things R&W related delivered to your inbox. Be the first to hear about upcoming events, R&W store specials, special ticket offers, and more. Everyone is welcome to join, and membership is not required to receive the listserv emails. Just provide your name and email and the info will begin to flow. Also join our Fitness Center listserv to get info on specials, upcoming classes, and any emergency closures.

Pride Shirts Available at R&W. See Page 10.

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NIH R&W Food Truck Program

Join us select days from 11am – 2pm for Food Trucks in Lot 10H, near the South entrance to Bldg. 10. Trucks will run thru November 22nd. Online pre-ordering is encouraged when applicable. Menus available on the R&W website.

Truck schedule is as follows:

May – October: Monday & Friday – 1 savory truck; Tuesday – Thursday: 2 or 3 savory trucks and one sweet truck

November (thru 11/22): Monday – Friday – 1 savory truck

2 Bold Chefs: Featuring a variety of delicious signature Greek & Italian dishes and salads with mouthwatering French & Portuguese flavors infused into the Mediterranean taste

Auntie Anne’s Pretzels: Fresh, hot, golden-brown pretzels, pretzel dogs and lemonades.

Bangin’ BBQ: Authentic hickory smoked NC style BBQ

Ben & Jerry’s: Serving ice cream and floats.

Catalyst Hot Dog: Bringing the Jersey Dog to NIH. Enjoy allbeef or vegan dogs with a variety of toppings.

Chix ‘n Stix: Specializes in crisp, fresh, deliciously fried chicken wings and tenders, to all beef quarter pound hot dogs, and specially seasoned “Flavor Fries.”

Diner on the Go: Comfort food with freshly prepared, choicely shopped fresh meats, veggies and fruit

Grub Rockstar: Enhancing classic American Comfort dishes for all DC food lovers using only premium ingredients.

Hardy’s BBQ: Puts in the time and care to ensure that you get world class BBQ. Come hungry. You’ll need plenty of room to taste all of our overflowing list of options.

Himalayan Soul Foods: Serving Himalayan food ‘momos’ (dumplings), Tibetan bread and lentil burgers.

Jimmy’s Famous Seafood: Baltimore’s historic restaurant and crab house offers great tasting seafood from their truck.

Kam & 46: Serving local Hawaii and Filipino fare. Modern take with nostalgic feels.

Koshary Corner: Vegan and gluten-free Egyptian street food

Malia’s Kitchen: Serving the best homestyle Soul Food

Pacha Mama Juice: Fresh made-to-order fruit & veggie juices, fruit salad, avocado toast

PhoWheels: Offers a modern interpretation of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, where comforting favorite dishes blend seamlessly with bold new flavors that will entice your palate.

Quinn’s Ice specializes in lactose-free soft serve, milkshakes, ice cream sandwiches, Belgian waffle sundaes and more.

Sambal Truck: Indonesian street food.

SnoBlast DMV: Serving handcrafted snow cones, slushies, and lemonade, alongside concessions such as cotton candy, popcorn and more

Trini Vybez: Preservative free Trinidadian food with unadulterated methods to traditional cooking.

Trippy Tacos: Specializes in fresh corn tortillas. Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, nachos

The R&W Community Market takes place on Tuesdays from 10am – 2pm on the South Lobby of Bldg. 10. The market will take place weather permitting. The market will return to the South Lawn of Bldg. 10 in April. Current safety and health guidelines are to be observed. The market consists of the following vendors with more expected to be added soon:

Apple Valley will have a variety of seasonal produce including apples, onions and potatoes, apple cider, apple sauces, pecans and jams.

The Chocolatiers Palette: Delicious gourmet fudge and Belgian chocolate. Fudge is preservative, gluten, corn syrup and artificial flavor free.

Devine Wine Jelly: Add a gourmet experience to any social gathering. Each flavor of wine jelly has a unique taste with a smooth delightful aroma of wine. Taste it, Love it, Want it!

Nothing Bundt Cake (Bethesda): Choose from a variety of delicious Bundt flavors made from the finest ingredients and crowned with our signature cream cheese frosting.

Randalia Bee Hives: Local raw and cream honey, pollen, hand crafted beeswax candles, bar soap, infused botanical liquid soap, beeswax body salves body lotions, lip balms, tints, salt scrubs and natural deodorants from the Eastern Shore.

Suka Nuts: Nothing beats the harmonious blend of sweet and salty flavors found in their handcrafted delights. Choose from a variety of nuts, breads, butters, brittles and more.

Sweetdele’s Sweet Treats: Makes those traditional desserts you can’t find anymore – the kind that’s nostalgic from the good ole days. Purchase from a selection of cakes, pound cakes, cupcakes, cookies and more.

Jewelry and Craft Vendors: A variety of jewelry and craft vendors will rotate throughout the market.

Unlocking the Door to Men’s Health Webinar

Join panelists from the NIMH and Wellness@NIH on Wednesday, June 5th at 12pm for a discussion on the importance of taking care of ourselves so we can take care of others. We will address societal norms, despair, stress, coping skills, and the importance of preventative health among other topics. This event will be recorded. Zoom link to participate

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NIH Sailing Association

The NIH Sailing Association is one of the R&W activity clubs. Membership is open to NIH (and NOAA) employees, patients, contractors and their families The Club’s main activity is sailing five Flying Scots, which are owned by the club and maintained in slips south of Annapolis, MD on the South River. Meetings are held each month and are open to all club members. Yearly Membership dues vary according to level of participation. Members qualify to charter club boats by completing the NIHSA Introduction to Sailing course and/or demonstrating their competence in a comprehensive checkout sail. The NIHSA provides many opportunities for Club members to get together. Visit the NIHSA website

Vanpooling Is Economical and Environmentally Friendly

Openings are available in the vanpool from Hagerstown and Frederick to Bethesda. This 10-passenger van is leased thru Enterprise Vanpool. The vanpool leaves Hagerstown Park and Ride at 5:30am for a 7am to 4pm work shift on Bethesda Campus. The van leaves NIH at 4:15pm Monday – Friday. Full-time NIH Employees who turn in their parking hangers are eligible for the Transhare Program. Contractors are welcome but must make subsidy payments thru the Enterprise portal each month. Contact Rich Buckland at 304-582-3113

Openings available in the Owings Mill vanpool. Pick-up at 5:30am from Owings Mills Metro Station (10309 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117). Van drops off anywhere in the Fishers Lane, Executive Blvd., White Flint area. Van leaves for home at 3:30pm. If interested contact Keith Savage at 301-451-1967.

16th Annual NIH Take-A-Hike Day

Thursday, June 6th

This year, Take-A-Hike Day returns as a live, in-person event! Join us on Thursday, June 6th at 11:30am on the main campus in front of Bldg. 1. Take-A-Hike Day is the NIH’s largest wellness event with more than 18,000 participants over the past 15 years. Register online for the event.

The event will kick-off with a warmup at 11:40am followed by opening remarks at 11:50am. Runners, walkers, and rollers will depart at noon for the 3.25-mile trek around the NIH perimeter

All NIH staff are invited to take this opportunity to include physical activity in your day and have fun while doing it. We want the day’s event to be interactive, so follow us on Twitter @NIHEmplSrvcs and join the Wellness@NIH Facebook Group and share photos, short videos, and memes; anything from your day’s activities using #TakeAHikeNIH

Take-A-Hike Day is a voluntary event, so we ask that you obtain your supervisor’s approval before participating.

Individuals with disabilities who need sign language interpreting and/or other reasonable accommodations to participate contact Linda Kiefer. Requests should be made at least five days in advance. To access Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), call 711.

For more fitness and well-being info visit ORS Wellness website. If you are interested in communicating with other like-minded NIH employees about topics of fitness and wellbeing, join the interactive Wellness@NIH listserv

This event is sponsored by the Office of Research Services (ORS), Division of Amenities and Transportation Services (DATS), and operated through the Recreation and Welfare Association (R&W) Fitness Program.

You may follow us @NIHEmplSrvcs on Twitter for more information about services that can assist you with balancing work and family, making healthy food choices, and other programs and employee services to improve your well-being. The DATS also manages many NIH LISTSERVs that may also be of interest to you.

2024 NIH Safety, Health & Wellness Day

The 2024 NIH Safety, Health and Wellness Day will take place in-person and virtually from 11am – 2pm on Tuesday, June 18th The majority of in-person activities will take place in the 6th Floor Conference Ctr. Of Bldg. 31C.

The event, held every June celebration National Safety Month, will celebrate and bring awareness to health, safety and wellness for our workforce and enhance the NIH employee’s awareness of belonging, inclusion, well-being, fitness and safety in the NIH community. Activities will include miniinformation sessions, interactive activities, food demos, food trucks, and more as we foster a culture of inclusivity.

For more info and weekly updates visit the SHWD website

R&W members, thru the partnership between the R&W and TicketsAtWork, can purchase tickets to a variety of amusement parks, concerts, sporting events, movies, and more. Once you register to be an R&W member or have logged into your account, click on Member Discounts and then click on the TicketsAtWork ad. Upon registering for TicketsAtWork you will have access to a variety of different entertainment options.

Before purchasing tickets or offers thru TicketsAtWork.com make sure to completely read the instructions for how the tickets work and if they are name specific or require reservations. We encourage those who partake in any of these activities to do so safely and following CDC guidelines.

Attractions Discounts Across the US

Did you know that you can purchase tickets to most Sporting Events thru TicketsAtWork? This summer you can catch a baseball game across America or watch golf’s finest face-off in the Ryder Cup. You can do any of these and more. Discounts vary!

As an R&W member see the biggest blockbusters at a discounted price. Movie Tickets are available to a variety of movie theaters across the country. See summer’s hottest movies like Killers of the Flower Moon, Five Nights at Freddy’s, The Marvels, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Trolls Band Together, Napoleon, Wonka, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Ferrari, The Color Purple and more. Save 20% - 55%!

Are You Ready to Rock?

Catch Blink 182, Bruce Springsteen, Arctic Monkeys, Ed Sheeran, Luke Combs and more in concert across the country. Need a laugh? Catch the Trevor Noah, Steve Martin and Martin Short, Jim Gaffigan, Jerry Seinfeld and more in person. Tickets are available to concerts worldwide, even if they’re sold out. Discounts vary!

Attractions Discounts Across the US

There’s nothing like seeing a stage performance live and in person. Want to see a Broadway play? We’ve got you covered! Tickets are available for Dear Evan Hansen, Beetlejuice, MJ and more. If you’re heading to Vegas take in a different show for every night of the week. Whether you’re looking for Family Friendly, Concert, Comedy, Cirque du Soleil or Magic you’ll find something you want to see. Discounts vary by show!

R&W members can reserve a hotel stay thru TicketsAtWork at over 225,000 hotels around the world. Get advanced booking savings and last-minute deals. Be on the lookout for the Best Rate Guarantee symbol! Save up to 60%!

Rental Car discounts providers such as Enterprise, Hertz, Dollar and National. Save up to 25%!

Flying to your vacation destination? Save on airfare for American Airlines, Delta, United and more. Save up to 20%!

Take a trip on the open waters with a variety of Cruise options Choose from Carnival, Celebrity, Disney, Holland America, MSC, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Princess, Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean, Viking River and Virgin Voyages. Discounts and offers vary by cruise liner.

Tickets to a variety of theme parks across the country available thru TicketsAtWork. Start planning your Summer Vacation plans!

Unlocking the Door to Men’s Health Webinar

June 5th @ 12pm Join Here

Shop for NIH Logo Merchandise available at R&W.

Book Fair & Gift Show

June 25th – 27th

Bldg. 10 South Lobby

Strength & Stability – 6am

Food Trucks

Mondays - Fridays 10am – 2pm

Stability Ball Training – 6am

Personal Training offered by NIH R&W Fitness & Wellbeing Program!

Maximum Strength| Focus: Back & Biceps – 6am

Non-Sleep Deep Rest: Slow Down and Celebrate Oneness – 12pm

Yoga for Relaxation – 6am

Camp Fantastic BBQ June 11th 11am – 2pm Bldg. 10 S. Lawn

NIH Community Market – Tuesdays – 10am @ Bldg. 10

Chair Sculpt12:15pm

Core on the Floor –12:15pm

Yoga for Athletes –1pm (Bldg. 53)

Cycling with – 1pm (Rockledge)

Safety Health & Wellness Day –Bldg. 31C –11am – 2pm

Bodyweight

Balance + Sculpt –12pm

Social Security & Medicare Webinar

June 25th

12pm – 1pm Join Here

Transverse Abdominis – 12pm

Non-Sleep Deep Rest – 3pm

R&W Annual Meeting June 25th 12pm – 1pm Join Here

NIH Institute Relay

Thurs., Sept. 12th Bldg. 1

Registration Opens Soon

Yoga Strong – 6am

Schedule your appointment at the NIH Blood Bank 301-496-1048

Take a Hike Day –11:30am - Bldg. 1

Stretch for Back Relief - 12:15pm

Bootcamp Tabata –12pm

Stretch + Recover – 12:15pm

Balance Sculpt12pm

HIIT It! - 6am

Compound Strength Mobility – 12pm

Mobility Strength & Stretch - 6am

Juneteenth African Dance – 11am

Chair + Stability –12:15pm

Standing LowImpact Cardio –12pm

Balance & Strength - 6am

Wall Stretch –12:15pm

Core on the Floor – 1pm (Bldg. 53)

Go Gliding! –12pm Ab Attack –12:15pm

Total Body Tabata – 12pm

Stretch and Flow –1pm (Rockledge)

Standing Abs –12pm