Category: Wellness

How to Make Kombucha Lunch ‘n Learn

Jolene Sell, Registered Dietitian with Charwells, will present a lunch ‘n learn on Wednesday, March 22nd on How to Make Kombucha!  Kombucha is a fermented tea drink typically made with tea, sugar, bacteria and yeast, which may provide health benefits.

Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Time: 12:00 to 12:45 p.m.Tea

Location: University Union, 1965 Room

Please RSVP at the following link: http://uwgreenbay.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6rOQbXCYAjHPq9T

Jolene Sell will provide small samples of kombucha to attendees, and feel free to bring your lunch too!

 

March Wellness Webinar: Introduction to Health Coaching

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Learn about the various health coaching services provided by StayWell as part of the Well Wisconsin Program, so you can feel comfortable knowing where to go to get support and stay motivated to reach your overall health and well-being goals! StayWell’s health coaching programs are available to eligible enrollees in the State of Wisconsin or Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Programs.

Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2017

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

Location: Cofrin Library, 7th floor, room 710

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

Kroc Center Lunch ‘n Learn about Nutrition and Fitness

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Did you know that UW-Green Bay is part of the Corporate Connections Program at the Kroc Center in Green Bay?  That means that UWGB employees can enjoy 15% off monthly membership costs, a free two week trial membership, and a waived registration fee.  The Kroc Center offers a fitness center, aquatics center, gym with indoor track, group fitness classes, swim lessons, art and music classes, youth dance lessons, senior classes, youth day camp, and an after school program.  Laurel Parins from the Kroc Center will present this Lunch ‘n Learn to not only share information about the Kroc Center, but also provide helpful information about nutrition and fitness!

Nutrition: Nutrition plays a key role in your overall health, including risk reduction and disease prevention. We will learn about:

  • Nutrition 101: fats, carbohydrates, proteins, and more
  • Eating Out 101: making smart choices away from home
  • Reading a food label
  • Grocery Shopping for your health
  • Healthy substitutions
  • Weight loss myths

Fitness: Whether you are just starting a new fitness program or exercise regularly, a well-conceived training program will help you get and stay fit at any age. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. We will learn about:

  • How to set appropriate fitness goals
  • Fitness on the fly: strategies for working adults
  • Types of physical activity
  • Calories in vs calories out

Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Time: 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.

Location: Univeristy Union, 1965 Room

Please mark your calendar to join us!  Feel free to bring your lunch too!

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Available to UWGB Employees

 

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Thank you to Suzi Sevcik of Sleepy Hollow Farm & CSA for visiting UW-Green Bay on February 7th to share information about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)! CSA is a partnership between a farm and a local community of supporters that provides a direct link between the production and consumption of food. CSA members cover the farm’s operating cost by purchasing a share of the harvest. This provides members with a healthy supply of locally grown, seasonally fresh produce during the growing season.

Sleepy Hollow Farm & CSA is a small, farmer owned farm in Kewaunee County. They specialize in growing a variety of veggies using sustainable farming practices, and no chemicals, herbicides or pesticides touch your food.  The 2017 summer shares will last for 10 weeks – from mid-July to September.  For more information about CSA’s or to sign up for Suzi’s CSA (that may be delivered to campus again this year if enough people sign up), please visit the Sleepy Hollow Farm & CSA website at http://www.sleepyhollowfarmcsa.com/.  Don’t wait to sign-up – Suzi has a limited number of spots which fill-up quickly!

February Wellness Webinar: Demo of the StayWell Wellness Portal

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Wednesday, February 15, 2017

12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Learn more about the new StayWell wellness portal and how you can utilize it to support your health and well-being goals. This webinar will provide an overview of the wellness portal including features, resources and tools available to you as part of the Well Wisconsin Program including the steps to earn your 2017 $150 incentive.

To register, visit wellwisconsin.staywell.com and go to Webinars, or join us for a group viewing in the Cofrin Library, 7th floor, room 735.

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.

Winter Break Fitness Challenge – Week Three

During the third and final week of the Winter Break Fitness Challenge (January 16th to January 22th), 35 entries were submitted at the Kress Events Center from 22 employees.  Jena Landers and Laura Schley were picked to select prizes – Congratulations Jena and Laura!  During the three week challenge, there were a total of 122 entries, so about 40 visits to the Kress by employees per week – great job staying healthy during the winter months!  Thanks to Sam Goeller for coordinating this fun challenge at the Kress Events Center!

CSA Lunch ‘n Learn

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Would you like to enjoy fresh-picked locally grown veggies and herbs delivered for you to UW-Green Bay each week? Please come to this Lunch ‘n Learn to find out more about CSAs!  Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between a farm and a local community of supporters that provides a direct link between the production and consumption of food. CSA members cover the farm’s operating cost by purchasing a share of the harvest. This provides members with a healthy supply of locally grown, seasonally fresh produce throughout the growing season.

Sleepy Hollow Farm & CSA is a small, farmer owned farm in Kewaunee County. They specialize in growing a variety of veggies using sustainable farming practices, and no chemicals, herbicides or pesticides touch your food. (For more information about Sleepy Hollow Farm & CSA, you can visit their website at: http://www.sleepyhollowfarmcsa.com/)

Presenter Suzi Sevcik has a lifetime of farm experience. From growing up on her parent’s dairy farm to now working the fields with her own farm. Using techniques that are kind to the earth to grow veggies, she takes the approach of never ending improvement. Trialing different varieties to see what grows well in their micro-climate, to constantly find better ways to grow veggies and manage weeds and pests. The mission always remains the same – To produce nourishing food that respects that land, and feeds our community and to exemplify a sustainable model for small-farm viability.  Suzi brought the shares right here to UWGB last year, once per week during the harvest season, so that it was convenient for employees to pick up, and plans to do the same in 2017!

When: Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Time: 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.

Where: University Union, 1965 Room

Please RSVP at http://uwgreenbay.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_2txsZC6c4ZgpzCJ

Green Bay Area Races/Endurance Events

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Check out these fun events to stay healthy and keep exercising year around!

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December

  • 12/2/17: Jingle Bell Run at UWGB – proceeds go to Arthritis Foundation

Winter Break Fitness Challenge – Week One

Great job to everyone who is exercising over winter break!  A total of 57 entries were submitted at the Kress Events Center from 28 employees who exercised there during week one of the Winter Break Fitness Challenge (January 2nd to January 8th).  Kristine Coulter’s slip was picked for the week one drawing, so she can select a Wellness prize.  Congratulations Kristine!  The Winter Break Fitness Challenge lasts through January 22nd, so keep exercising! 🙂