[UCRDBR] August Wellness Workshops and the Botanic Gardens Event

[Departmental Benefits Representatives]

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August 5, 2025

To:
Department Benefits Representatives (DBRs)
From:
Central HR Benefits Office on behalf of Faculty/Staff Wellness
Re:
Wellness Workshops and the Botanic Gardens Event

DBRs, please share this information via your internal listserv.  Do not reply to this email.  Please
send a separate email with questions to benefits at ucr.edu<mailto:benefits at ucr.edu>.


Please take advantage of the upcoming Wellness Workshops and be sure to schedule your visit to the Botanic Gardens for the Gardening for Butterflies event on August 17, 2025.




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The Confident You: Taking Charge of Your Life
Date: August 7, 2025

Time: 11:00am

Registration<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=958b441bec&e=c85a27e7a8>

Ever held back your thoughts due to fear or shyness? Regretted giving in to others? Want more confidence to stand up for yourself? Join our workshop for tips on gaining control.
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Taking Care of You Heart

Date: August 6, 2025

Time: 12:00pm

Registration<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=968fa9100a&e=c85a27e7a8>
The heart is the hardest working muscle in the body. In today's webinar, you will learn about heart disease and identify associated risk factors. The Mediterranean and plant based meal plans will be highlighted in relationship to keeping your heart healthy.  You will be invited to create a realistic heart-healthy action plan, using your personal strengths to keep your heart healthy for life.


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Reinventing Yourself

Date: August 20, 2025

Time: 12:00pm

Registration<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=ddcdd4db50&e=c85a27e7a8>
We can reinvent ourselves in response to change, like Arnold Schwarzenegger did. This session covers self-reflection, planning, self-improvement techniques, the role of mentors, and staying motivated.
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Initiating Difficult Conversations

Date: August 26, 2025

Time: 12:00pm

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This workshop teaches you to handle tough conversations like asking for a raise, ending a relationship, or giving a performance review. Learn skills to frame problems without blame and keep discussions productive.

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UCR Botanic Gardens: Gardening For Butterflies

Date: August 17, 2025

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location: 1 Botanic Gardens Drive, Riverside, CA 92507

Join UC Master Gardener Docents in the Botanic Gardens' Butterfly Garden to learn about Gardening for Butterflies including the life cycle of butterflies and which plants to choose to attract butterflies. Stop by on the 1st & 3rd Sundays through October, between 9am and noon.
Attendees can utilize UCR parking Lot 13 Blue unreserved without a virtual permit for this event. Paid parking is available in the BG Visitor Lot, use ParkMobile app, zone 2477
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Chronic Pain Management Workshop

Date: August 28, 2025

Time: 12:30pm

Registration<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=e542aa4287&e=c85a27e7a8>

Join Kaiser Permanente experts this month for a talk on managing chronic pain. Speakers include Dhiruj Kirpalani, MD, FAAPMR, and Judy Nalangan-Eagleton, MPT. Learn about pain neuroscience, chronic pain as an overprotective alarm, mind-body healing, and our Pain Management Rehabilitation Program.

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Financial Well-Being: Where to Start

Date: August 20, 2025

Time: 12:00pm

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Join our Financial Well-Being webinar and discover why fiscal wellness is crucial to your health! Learn how financial wellness is part of your health journey. Acquire knowledge and tools for a balanced, healthy, and financially secure life. Sign up now for a transformative step toward total health and wellness!
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UC Retirement Webinar Schedule
Preparing for Retirement
The Preparing for Retirement webinar provides a broad overview of UC's retirement benefits and lays the foundation for the Retiree Health Benefits and UC Retirement Process presentations.

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | 10:00 - 12:30 pm | Sign up<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=73c8cad740&e=c85a27e7a8>

Retiree Health Benefits
This webinar is intended for those considering retirement from UC within the next 4-12 months. We'll provide an in-depth review of the eligibility rules for retiree health coverage, your health plan options (including Medicare coordination), how to determine your premiums and commonly asked questions.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm | Sign up <https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=65dcc13d0c&e=c85a27e7a8>

The UC Retirement Process - From Start to Finish
This webinar is meant for UCRP members who are planning to retire within the next 4-12 months. We'll explain everything you need to know about the retirement process, including required forms, important deadlines and helpful resources.

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sign up<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=64aca2487a&e=c85a27e7a8>

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