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FALL 2025 October | November | December
November WELL-BEING RESOURCES AND UPCOMING PROGRAMS Workday Wins
Diabetes Prevention Program
Become a Wellness Ambassador
Workday Wins is a 3-week challenge that encourages employees to build healthier habits during the workday.
Reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes with this year-long program. Meet with a health coach for a referral.
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Financial Coaching
EatWELL Cookbook
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Explore simple recipes and practical nutrition tips to support healthy eating.
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November 3 - 23
GRATITUDE CALENDAR 1. What is something you are looking forward to?
2. Who is somebody that makes you smile?
3. What qualities in yourself do you appreciate?
4. What activities bring you the most joy?
5. What is your favorite part about where you live?
6. What is a lesson you are grateful to have learned?
7. What is something that inspires you?
8. How have you overcome challenges in your life?
9. What is a habit that brings you joy?
10. What skills are you grateful to have?
11. What is a self-care activity you enjoy?
12. What is a goal or dream you are grateful to have?
13. What is something kind someone did for you recently?
14. What is something kind you have done for somebody else?
15. Who is somebody who supports your dreams?
16. What is an experience you’re grateful to have had?
17. What is your favorite part of nature?
18. What is something that makes you unique?
19. How has someone supported you recently?
20. What is a food or meal that you love?
21. What is a small act of kindness you can do today?
22. Who is somebody that inspires you?
23. What is a positive change you’re making in your life?
24. What is your favorite part of the day?
25. What is a goal that you have achieved?
26. What is a favorite memory that you have?
27. What is something funny you have seen or heard recently?
28. What is a healthy habit you’re grateful for?
29. What is something that makes you happy?
30. What went well for you this month?
STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH This butternut squash is filled with nourishing fall flavors and cozy comfort in every bite.
Ingredients and Directions 2 medium butternut squash (≈2½ lbs each) 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¾ cup quinoa 1½ cups low-sodium veggie or chicken broth 1 bunch kale, chopped (≈6 lightly packed cups) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp kosher salt + extra for squash ½ tsp black pepper + extra for squash 1 can low-sodium chickpeas (15 oz), rinsed Zest of 1 orange + 1 tbsp juice ⅓ cup reduced-sugar dried cranberries Grated Parmesan or crumbled feta (optional)
Preheat oven to 425°F. Halve squash, scoop out seeds, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake cut-side up for 45–55 minutes, until fork-tender. Let cool. Lower oven to 375°F. While squash bakes, cook quinoa in broth: bring to boil, simmer 12 minutes, then let sit covered for 15 minutes. Fluff and set aside. In a skillet, sauté kale in olive oil until wilted. Add garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir in chickpeas, orange zest and juice, quinoa, and cranberries. Scoop out squash flesh, leaving a border. Fill with quinoa mixture and bake 10 minutes at 375°F. Top with cheese if desired and serve warm.
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DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM What to expect in the Diabetes Prevention Program: A proven program to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. CDC-approved curriculum and trained lifestyle coach. Year-long program with weekly and biweekly meetings. Support from your lifestyle coach and peers. Learn new skills for eating healthy, increasing physical activity, reducing stress, and more.
New program starting 2026!
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