Category: Wellness

Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge Results

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Thirty-three employees participated in the five-week Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge this spring, and enjoyed refreshing exercise on UW-Green Bay’s scenic arboretum trails.  Whether they enjoyed a reinvigorating walk and conversation with co-workers over their lunch hour, or took a peacful stroll after work, they were able to tear off a strip of paper at a trail kiosk to redeam at the Kress Events Center or Human Resources front desk for a playing card.

Twenty-seven employees collected a full hand of playing cards, and the top three poker hands were collected by Sara Chaloupka (best hand), Amanda Wildenberg (2nd best hand), and Tina Tackmier (3rd best hand)!

All participants were entered in to a random drawing, and the following people were selected to pick out a prize:

  • Diane Grubisha
  • Brenda Beck
  • Jill Siegmund
  • Bea Yang Thao
  • Stephanie Kaponya
  • Erica Grunseth
  • Sarah Pratt
  • Laura Sinclair
  • Karen Peterson

Thank you to~

  • Bobbie Webster and her staff for putting up and taking down the posters at different Arboretum trail kiosks each week
  • Sam Goeller and the Kress Events Center front desk staff and Human Resources front desk staff for handing out the playing cards
  • Charlie Schroeder (UWGB student employee) who designed the posters and added the weekly quotes to the tear off strips
  • Caela Stenske and the UWGB Dietetic Interns for contacting businesses to request donations of prizes
  • Tammy Papineau and the Marketing & University Communication staff for creating the arboretum map showing the kiosk locations
  • Lisa Schmelzer for reviewing all the poker cards collected to determine the best hands

Thank you to the following organizations who donated prizes~

  • 9th Street Wellness Center
  • Anytime Fitness – DePere
  • Aurora BayCare Medical Center
  • Every Body’s Yoga, LLC
  • Humana
  • Network Health
  • Planet Fitness – Appleton East
  • Planet Fitness – Green Bay East
  • T. Rowe Price
  • WEA TRust
  • Weight Watchers – Green Bay

Last but not least, thank you to those who participated in this fun challenge! 

Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge – Week Five

WkFiveThe fifth and final week of the Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge brings us to the trail near the bay in Bayshore Woods!  The kiosk near the parking area will have the tear off sheets for the week of April 30th to May 6th.  Check out the trail map at https://www.uwgb.edu/UWGBCMS/media/hr/Wellness%20Items/KioskMap.pdf.

The Wellness Committee decided that any employee who participates in this challenge and gets at least one playing card will be entered in a drawing for prizes, so it’s not too late to get out there and discover the beautiful areas around our campus!  Your body and mind will feel better after a brisk walk or run.

After you have gotten your final playing card during week five, turn in all your playing cards at the Human Resources (CL 710) or Kress Events Center front desk by Friday, May 12th to be entered in the drawing.  If you collected a card each of the five weeks, we’ll see how your poker hand plays against the other hands, and announce who won the game!

More information about the Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge: https://blog.uwgb.edu/hr/2017/03/arboretum-poker-walk-challenge/

Couch to 10K – Bellin Run Lunch ‘n Learn held on April 5th

BellinRunBThank you to Nate Vandervest, Running Coach with Bellin and UW-Green Bay alumni, for presenting a very interesting and helpful lunch ‘n learn on Couch to 10K – Bellin Run, on April 5th!

He showed us the Bellin Run training plan, which includes a calendar outlining runs and walks of varying length and intensity leading up to June 10th (Bellin Run).  Please click on the following link to view the training plan: http://bellinrun.com/uploads/bellin/BR17_TrainingGuide.pdf  Surprisingly, he said that most people train too hard, which can not only cause injuries, but also increase the amount of time it takes for your body to get ready for the race.  Rest days (as shown on the training plan) are very important, and actually help your body.BellinRunA

Nate also discussed common running-related injuries and how to prevent them.  We shared some past injuries we or our family members incurred.  He explained why the injuries happened, and how we can help our bodies heal and avoid future injuries.

If you would like to participate in the Bellin Run as part of the UW-Green Bay team, there is still time!  Please sign up by May 1st: https://blog.uwgb.edu/hr/2017/02/bellin-run/

Mindfullness Challenge – Tai Chi Classes!

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To promote a culture of well-being and help us be more mindful at work, Tai Chi classes will be presented to UWGB employees by Green Bay Tai Chi on the following dates.  Please note that there is a maximum of 10 attendees per class, so pre-registration is required, and will be capped at 10 people.  All classes will be held at 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. in the Mauthe Center.

  • Wednesday, May 3rd
  • Wednesday, May 10th
  • Wednesday, May 17th
  • Wednesday, May 24th
  • Wednesday, May 31st

Please click on this link to register for the classes: http://uwgreenbay.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0TdXqTSM2wXTd3v

The instructor has suggested that attendees wear loose fitting clothing and gym shoes.

A big THANK YOU to the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) for their wellness grant to UWGB to fund the entire cost of these classes, so there is no charge to employees to attend!  Another big THANK YOU to the Richard Mauthe Center for co-sponsoring these classes!

Please contact the Wellness Committee at wellness@uwgb.edu or ext. 2203 if you have any questions.

Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge – Week Four

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The arboretum trail kiosk near the South Circle Drive entrance from Nicolet Drive will have the tear off sheet for the week of April 23rd to April 29th.  Check out the trail map at https://www.uwgb.edu/UWGBCMS/media/hr/Wellness%20Items/KioskMap.pdf.  Over 30 employees have walked the trails to start their poker hands so far!

More information about the Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge: https://blog.uwgb.edu/hr/2017/03/arboretum-poker-walk-challenge/

May Wellness Webinar: Sound Science for Sound Sleep


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Having trouble getting some ZZZ’s?  This webinar will provide information on things you can do to improve your sleeping habits for a good night’s sleep and better energy for the next day’s activities.

Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Location: Cofrin Library, 7th floor, room 735

No need to RSVP – just mark your calendar to join us, and bring your lunch!

You could also participate in this webinar at your workstation if you prefer – please visit wellwisconsin.staywell.com and go to Webinars to register.

Wellness webinars highlighting various health and well-being topics will take place the 3rd Wednesday of each month. All webinars will be recorded and available to Well Wisconsin Program participants on the wellness portal after the event date.

To access the wellness portal, you must be an employee, retiree, or enrolled spouse/domestic partner enrolled in the State of Wisconsin or Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Program.

Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge – Week Three

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The arboretum trail kiosk near MAC Hall will have the tear off sheet this week (April 16th to April 22nd).  Check out the trail map at /UWGBCMS/media/hr/Wellness%20Items/KioskMap.pdf.  Hope to see you out walking and enjoying the nice spring weather!

More information about the Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge: https://blog.uwgb.edu/hr/2017/03/arboretum-poker-walk-challenge/

Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge – Week Two

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The arboretum trail near Ledge Creek Pond will have the tear off sheet this coming week (April 9th to April 15th)!  Check out the trail map at /UWGBCMS/media/hr/Wellness%20Items/KioskMap.pdf.

We love to see the rosy cheeks and happy faces stopping in after their walk to get their playing card!  Invite a co-worker to take a walk on the trails this week, and hopefully your shoes won’t get too muddy!

More information about the Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge: https://blog.uwgb.edu/hr/2017/03/arboretum-poker-walk-challenge/

Second Onsite Health Screening Event Scheduled for September 14th

Due to the great interest in the onsite health screening event on Wednesday, April 26th, a second onsite health screening event has been scheduled for Thursday, September 14th.

2017 On-Site Health Screenings at UWGB:

  • Wednesday, April 26 at 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, September 14 at 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Both screenings will be held in the University Union Phoenix Rooms.  There are still a few appointment times available on April 26th, or you can sign up for the September 14th screening.  (You would only attend one event to complete your health screening.)

To register online for an on-site health screening appointment:

  1. Log in to wellwisconsin.staywell.com
  2. Click on Programs tab
  3. Click on “Learn More” in Screenings box
  4. Click on Register Now
  5. Select the date you prefer using the calendar (4/26/17 or 9/14/17)
  6. Select the time for your appointment

Please see this blog post (https://blog.uwgb.edu/hr/2017/02/annual-on-site-health-screening-registration-open/) for details, or contact wellness@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2203 with questions.

Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge – Week One

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Which arboretum trail will have the tear off sheet this coming week (April 2nd to 8th)?  Check out the trail map (/UWGBCMS/media/hr/Wellness%20Items/KioskMap.pdf)!  Prizes

What do you get out of participating in this wellness challenge?  Besides a relaxing but invigorating walk, anyone who turns in at least four cards at the end of the five week challenge will be entered in a drawing to win prizes!  Thank you to the following businesses
who have donated prizes: 9th Street Wellness Center, Anytime Fitness, Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Every Body’s Yoga, and Planet Fitness!  Thank you to Caela Stenske, UWGB Dietetic Intern, for contacting businesses and coordinating these prize donations!  What are the prizes?  Membership and service gift certificates, T-shirts, water bottles, a duffle bag, coolers, ear buds, and more!

More information about the Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge: https://blog.uwgb.edu/hr/2017/03/arboretum-poker-walk-challenge/