Category: Physical Wellness

Physical Wellness is the ability to maintain a healthy quality of life that allows us to get through our daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress. The ability to recognize that our behaviors have a significant impact on our wellness and adopting healthful habits (routine checkups, balance diet, exercise, etc.) while avoiding destructive habits (tobacco, drugs, alcohol, etc.) will lead to optimal Physical Wellness.

Festival Foods 6th Annual Turkey Trot

What: Festival Foods 6th Annual Turkey Trot
When: Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 28th
8:00 a.m.
Where: ShopKo Hall (Next to the Resch Center)
1901 S. Oneida Street
Green Bay
Register Now for this fun event! Register before October 31st for just $18, which includes a bib, timing chip (for 5 milers), post-race refreshments, long sleeved t-shirt AND a pumpkin pie! Visit http://www.festivalfoodsturkeytrot.com for race information and other locations.The Turkey Trot offers two events – a five mile run and a two mile walk – to accommodate participants of all ages and abilities. Attendees enjoy the upbeat music, high quality long-sleeved t-shirts and free Festival Foods pumpkin pies at the finish line that they can take home and enjoy with their family. New this year- the Dog Jog, a separate group just for dogs and their humans. The Dog Jog will start at the back of the 2 mile event.

The Turkey Trot benefits the Boys & Girls Club and YMCA in communities Festival serves. Both of those organizations provide volunteers in return for monetary proceeds. In the past five years, the Turkey Trot has donated more than $681,000! Register Now for this fun event! Attached to this e-mail is a helpful training guide for the days leading up to this event!

Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!

Learn 2 Curl at the Green Bay Curling Club

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What: Want to try the sport of Curling? Sign up for a “Learn 2 Curl” lesson! In just one short lesson you will be ready for league play and bonspieling (tournaments)
When: Monday, October 14
6:00 p.m.
Where: Green Bay Curling Club
781 Potts Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54304
It takes about an hour to go through the teaching sequence with an “end” (similar to a baseball inning) or two to practice a game situation.The ice house is about 40 degrees. Please plan accordingly and bring light weight gloves and hats. Wear warm, loose fitting clothing as you will need to stretch while delivering the stone.The Learn 2 Curl program is sponsored by the Green Bay Curling Club and is open to the public, therefore spouses, children and friends are encouraged to attend! Cost is $5/person for adults. Kids are free.Please RSVP to the Wellness Committee at wellness@uwgb.edu. If you have any questions, please contact Kristy Aoki at aokik@uwgb.edu

Open Enrollment and 2014 Health Insurance and WRS Contribution Increases

For information regarding 2014 benefit changes and enrollment opportunities, please log into your My UW System Portal and click on the Read More>>> link under the Annual Benefit Enrollment Period section.

Once you have reviewed the 2014 information, if you would like to make any changes to your benefits (beginning Monday, October 7th – Friday, November 1st), scroll down to the Benefits Information section and click on the Open Enrollment link to begin making changes and/or enrolling in plans.  An E-Benefits Quick Guide is available to walk you through the process of using the Open Enrollment link.

2014 Health Insurance Premiums-

Plan Name Employee Premium Employer Premium
Anthem Blue Preferred-Northeast Network Single-$88.00
Family-$219.00		 Single-$616.90
Family-$1,536.70
Arise Health Plan Single-$88.00
Family-$219.00		 Single-$646.20
Family-$1,609.90
Dean Health Insurance-Prevea360 Single- $88.00
Family- $219.00		 Single- $680.30
Family- $1695.20
Humana-Eastern Single-$88.00
Family-$219.00		 Single-$691.50
Family-$1,723.20
Network Health Plan Single-$88.00
Family-$219.00		 Single-$647.70
Family-$1,613.70
UnitedHealthCare of WI Single-$88.00
Family-$219.00		 Single-$651.70
Family-$1,623.70
WEA Trust PPO-East Single-$88.00
Family-$219.00		 Single-$673.20
Family-$1,677.40
Standard Plan Single- $239.00
Family-$596.00		 Single-$1,007.70
Family-$2,517.00

In addition to Health Insurance premiums changes, please note that the Wisconsin Retirement System employee and employer contributions effective January 1, 2014 are as follows:

2014 WRS Contributions-

Employee Category 2014 Employee Contribution 2014 Employer Contribution 2013 Employee Contribution 2013 Employer Contribution
General/Teacher 7.00% 7.00% 6.65% 6.65%
Executive 7.75% 7.75% 7.00% 7.00%
Sworn Police Officer 7.00% 10.10% 6.65% 9.75%
  • Additional information regarding WRS Contributions is available on the portal under the HR, Payroll & Benefits News, posted on Aug. 27th

If you have any questions regarding Open Enrollment, please stop by one of the Benefits Open Lab Sessions or contact:

Kimberly Danielson
Classified & Unclassified CPS Benefits Specialist
Phone: 920-465-2196
E-mail: danielsk@uwgb.edu

Sue Miller
Unclassified Benefits Specialist
Phone: 920-465-2816
E-mail: millers@uwgb.edu

Benefits Open Lab Sessions

This year we will once again be offering Benefits Open Lab Sessions. Stop by any of the following open lab sessions to ask benefits questions, learn more about 2014 benefits changes, and receive assistance with the E-Benefits enrollment program.

Open Lab Sessions:

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9th
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Friday, Oct. 11th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 15th
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Thursday, Oct. 17th
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Monday, Oct. 21st
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 23rd
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 29th
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 30th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Friday, Nov. 1st
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: IS 1004

UWGB Employee Benefits and Wellness Fair

UWGB Employee Benefits and Wellness Fair
Monday, October 7, 2013
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
University Union-Phoenix Rooms

The benefits fair will provide you with the opportunity to learn more information about your benefits and options you have during the annual It’s Your Choice enrollment period.  This year’s annual It’s Your Choice open enrollment period is October 7th – November 1st.  Representatives from over 25 vendors will be available during the fair.  More information regarding the 2014 open enrollment period will be sent out later this week, from both the UWGB Payroll & Benefits office as well as from the UW System Administration office.

This year we will once again be offering Benefits Open Lab Sessions.  Stop by any of the following open lab sessions to ask benefits questions, learn more about 2014 benefits changes, and receive assistance with the E-Benefits enrollment program.

Open Lab Sessions:

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9th
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date: Friday, Oct. 11th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Tuesday, Oct. 15th
Time: 11:30 a.m. –  12:30  p.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Thursday, Oct. 17th
Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Monday, Oct. 21st
Time:  3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Wednesday, Oct. 23rd
Time:  9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Tuesday, Oct. 29th
Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Wednesday, Oct. 30th
Time:  10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Friday, Nov. 1st
Time:  9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Wellness Opportunity at Shorewood Golf Course

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Wellness Opportunity at Shorewood Golf Course: Golf & Lunch for $10.00

Plays three holes – or more if time permits – between 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and have lunch too!

Come and play holes 1, 2, & 3 ending up back at the clubhouse where you can dine in or take out lunch from the extensive clubhouse menu! This wellness opportunity includes the use of rental clubs at no charge, allowing you to get out, exercise and enjoy the beautiful views that Shorewood golf course has to offer.

Shorewood is a seasonal operation that will remain open through October (possibly into early November), closing for the winter and re-opening in late-March/early-April.

For more information on the Shorewood Golf Course visit their website at http://www.uwgb.edu/shorewood/.

Pink Pumpkin 5K Walk/Fun Run

Whether strolling or racing, we’re all moved by the same mission: Prevention. American women have a 1 in 3 chance of getting cancer in their lifetime, with men having a 1 in 2 chance. The Breast Cancer Family Foundation is committed to reducing this risk by educating 7,000+ students and adults in our community each year on awareness and prevention for all types of cancer.
When: Saturday, October 5, 2013
Pre-Event Activities: 8:00 a.m.
Official Start:  10:00 a.m.
Where: NWTC
2740 W. Mason Street
Green Bay
Visit http://bcff.org/pink_information.php for more information and registration details for this 5K Walk/Fun Run.

Zumba Day by the Bay

Zumba Day By The Bay
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Have you ever wanted to be a World Record Holder? Here is your chance! Join UW-Green Bay’s corporate team directed by UWGB Kress Center Zumba instructor Kristy Aoki and Fitness Coordinator Chrisanna Colletta on September 14th at 2:00 p.m. as the City of Green Bay attempts to break the world record for the largest Zumba class. The world record Zumba class event will last about 30 minutes followed by more Zumba fun! To sign up as part of UWGB’s corporate team, visit http://www.zumbadaybythebay.com/, click “Register Now as a “Zumba Participant”, complete the form, being sure to select Zumba participant. Under corporate team, fitness center or instructor name please enter “UWGB”.

9/11 Remembrance “Walk the Stairs” Event

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The UW-Green Bay Wellness Committee in collaboration with Vets4Vets present:
What: 9/11 Remembrance “Walk the Stairs” Event
When: Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Any time between 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: 2ndFloor Atrium – Cofrin Library
Participants will walk the stairs of the library floors 2 through 8 to honor and pay tribute to the victims, families and service members effected by the tragic events of 9/11/2001.

  • Each step taken represents 48 seconds the building stood burning
  • For each step taken, 20 people lost their lives in the twin towers
  • 16 US soldiers were killed in Operation Enduring Freedom

Join us to pay tribute and show your support! United we stand.

The Wellness Committee and UW-Green Bay Vets4Vets will sponsor a fruit and yogurt bar at the conclusion of the walk for the first 50 participants.

Wellness Committee: Outdoor Yoga for Beginners

 

What: Wellness Lunch and Learn
Outdoor Yoga for Beginners
When: Wednesday, August 7, 2013
12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Where: Campus Quad
(grass area between the Cofrin Library, MAC Hall and University Union)
Whether this is your first time to experience Yoga or you are relatively new to this type of mental/physical practice, this is the session for you! Join one of the Kress Events Center’s Yoga instructors to help guide you through some of the fundamental form and theories involved to help create a successful Yoga journey geared towards YOUR level of fitness!
Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!