June 2018

Welcome!

Be healthy! Join any of our Wisconsin Union Health and Wellness events that can help you achieve your goals and be more healthy and well while here in the Wisconsin Union and in life.

Click here to see details of Union Health and Wellness calendar of events

Enjoy Outdoor UW Summer Yoga 

Start your day off with Outdoor UW yoga at the Terrace and enjoy the warm weather. For Wisconsin Union employees these classes are FREE upon signing up at Outdoor UW anytime prior. "I love the 11:45 am yoga. It's perfectly attuned to me not waking up at 7 am. The instructor, Sarah, is truly fabulous," says Courtney Byelich. Tuesday-Friday at 7 amTuesdays at 11:45am-12:45pm (Alumni Park)Thursdays June 21, July 19, Aug 16, 5:30 pm (Alumni Park)Saturday and Sunday at 9 am

 

Wisconsin Union Summer Intramural Sports Stay active this summer by forming a Union team and participating in one of many intramural sports this summer including kickball, cornhole, bowling, and the Union step challenge. Form your team and sign up here today!

Union Kickball!Even more simply, join the Wisconsin Union Kickball Team with play beginning July 24, 4:30 pm-7 pm through August 21, attending when you can. Sign-up!

Lunchtime Wellness Series at Allen Centennial GardensEvery Thursday, recconect with nature during lunch time with this FREE program offered all summer. Weekly activities focus on improving mental health, and will change every week! This program is every Thursday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM during the summer. 

Join Madison Bike Week EventsThis week is Bike Week. Coffee, snacks, bratcakes, safety checks and more await you. Find out more. 

Women's Cycling ClubJoin Wisconsin Union's with the Spoke Haven Cycling Club. We currently lead rides every Monday (from Olbrich Park on the Eastside) and Wednesday (alternating locations). The first Tuesday of each month is Taco Tuesday, which is a blast. Find out about current rides on Facebook. 

Make Music Madison Stop by the Alumni Park for an afternoon of outdoor music. Feel free to play the piano and enjoy many musical acts in the outdoor classroom. Free event!June 21, 11 am to 4 pm

Join instructors Jill Lundberg and Alicia Wright in this relaxing standing yoga class. From 12:00 to 12:45 awaken your body with this free event located on the Monona Terrace Rooftop.Tuesdays and Thursdays Monona Terrace 

Five Basic Rules of Health and FitnessThis summer, there's no need to try a crazy diet or popular cleanse to be healthy. Instead, implement the five most basic rules of fitness to help you achieve your goals in the best way possible. Click here to read about each rule and how they will improve your well-being. 

Anytime is a good time of the year to join Hoofers and enjoy the outdoors!

Summer Sun SafetyThe CDC is encouraging everyone to stay safe this summer and spread awareness of sun safety by posting photos of how you stay sun safe with the hashtag #SunSafeSelfie. For more information and ways to stay sun safe, click here to visit the CDC's website. 

In Memory of Keith Gale,       Keith was a Wisconsin Union employee of 39 years.Friendly, outgoing, and fully enjoying the outdoors and thesun were part of Keith's life. 

StayWell Wisconsin Incentive For those with State of Wisconsin health insurance, you are eligible for a $150 dollar incentive by staying healthy! Just follow the steps starting with the free screening, and earn $150. Go to wellwisconsin.staywell.com for more information today!

Open noon - 10pm, 7 days a week Close at 5pm, Tuesday, 7/3Closed Wed., 7/4 for the Independance Day HolidayRe-Open at Noon on Thur., 7/5

Summer Terrace Art ZoneWednesdays, 4-7pm, June 13 - July 25

Your Creativity Outlet On Campus

A One Hour Workout Is Just 4% of Your DayLooking for ideas? Set the alarm and go for a run before work, walk on your lunch break,  join the Outdoor UW yoga class during the day, or hit the gym before dinner. The options are endless, pick your favorite way to destress and commit to your own health & happiness today.  You Can Do It. 

Read Interesting Articles & Useful Links

· The microbiome and our physical and mental health

· How is the health of the air near me now?

· How do I keep mosquitos away?

· How do I get tornado alerts?

· Free Financial Fitness Services

Relax on the TerraceNo further explanation is needed. Music. Food. Fun. Now with Beyond Meat delicious vegetarian brats.

Create and Share Your Fun Or Healthy EventsYes, any student or staff can create any fun events they choose. Find a likely time when people can make it, tell your friends, and let me know how I can support you in making it happen.

Click here to see details of Union Health and Wellness calendar events

Health and Wellness Coordinator: Jim Rogers jim.rogers@wisc.edu

Health and Wellness Marketing Coordinator: Madison Yachinich myachinich@wisc.edu

With support from Stephanie Webendorfer, Wisconsin Union Marketing 

Funded by The Wisconsin Union Director's Fund 

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