[UCRDBR] October Wellness Workshops and Events

Tue Oct 7 13:20:10 PDT 2025

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October 7,  2025

To:
Department Benefits Representatives (DBRs)

From:
Central HR Benefits Office on behalf of Workplace Wellness

Re:
October Wellness Workshops and Events
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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>.

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Navigating Menopause: Empowering Your Journey Through Change

Date: October 8, 2025

Time: 10:00am

Registration<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=a050612a0a&e=c85a27e7a8>

Join ComPsych's Malissa Owen for a webinar offering strategies to navigate menopause, prioritize mental well-being, optimize nutrition, and stay active. Learn to build support networks, reduce stigma, and thrive through this transition.

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In-Person Benefits and Wellness Fair
Date: November 6, 2025

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Location: HUB 302

Flyer<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=0091da0d62&e=c85a27e7a8>

Join us as we kick off the Open Enrollment Season at the UC Riverside Annual Faculty, Staff, Emeriti, and Retiree Benefits, Health and Wellness Fair. Complimentary health screenings offered by the Kaiser Permanente Mobile Unit, free chair massages, lots of giveaways, snacks, raffles, and more.
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Wellness In Motion Event Series

When: Wednesdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29, and November 5th

Time: 9:00am

Location: Bell Tower

Flyer<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=2afc43481a&e=c85a27e7a8>
Join Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Students for Wellness In Motion's walking/jogging series starting Wednesday, October 8th at 9am at the Bell Tower. Open to all fitness levels with moderate and advanced routes. Attend 3+ sessions to enter the raffle for an Oura Ring!

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Tai Chi Flow
Date: October 8, 2025

Time: 12:00pm

Registration<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=6be4d8ebb9&e=c85a27e7a8>

Get excited about Tai chi, the 'meditation in motion'! Enjoy gentle exercises with slow movements and deep breathing that boost mindfulness, balance, strength, and flexibility. Practice at your workspace to feel calm, balanced, and recharged. Wear comfy clothes and ensure you have space!
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Holiday Self-Care Essentials

Date: October 15, 2025

Time: 12:00pm

Registration<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=5ca4d0a6db&e=c85a27e7a8>

Don't miss our Holiday Self-Care Essentials webinar! Learn stress-management strategies, mindfulness tips, and relaxation techniques. Discover how to set boundaries, manage time, and balance healthy habits like nutrition, sleep, and exercise. Join us to manage expectations and build a support system for a joyful holiday season.

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Walk and Talk with Leadership - Sandra Kim

Date: October 29, 2025

Time: 12:00pm

Location: Scotty The Bear
Don't miss out on a chance to engage with Interim Vice Chancellor Sandra Kim! Join her Walk and Talk on Wednesday, October 29th at 12:00pm. It's a perfect opportunity to learn more about her plans while enjoying a refreshing campus walk. Open to Faculty, Staff, Students, Retirees, and Emeriti. Meet us at 12:00pm, the walk starts at 12:10pm and lasts for 45 minutes. Be part of this unique experience!
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Healthy Lifestyles: Change the Way You Think About Diet and Exercise

Date: October 16, 2025

Time: 12:00pm

Registration<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=ad4d647adc&e=c85a27e7a8>

Confused by conflicting fitness advice? Join our workshop to learn proven strategies for weight control and fitness through easy diet and exercise changes. Don't miss out, consult your doctor first and get started today!

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Free Use Month at the SRC

Date: October 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Registration<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=5aa60caae3&e=c85a27e7a8>

For the entire month of October, Faculty and Staff are invited to exercise at the Student Recreation Center for FREE! You will have access to two floors of exercise equipment, chair massages, group exercise classes, and more! To sign up, please register here

Flyer<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=623d436a7f&e=c85a27e7a8>
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Free Group Workouts for Faculty and Staff

Date: October 15, 2025 - November 6, 2025

Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:15pm

Registration<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=c29ceca306&e=c85a27e7a8>

Transform your physique during this multi-intensity resistance training class that sculpts and strengthens every muscle group from head to toe. Experience a powerful and exhilarating blend of interval training and targeted muscle conditioning as you unleash your full potential.
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"Ask a Doc" Series - Healthy Aging Tips from Dr. Alia Tuquan

We're kicking off Ask a Doc, a new monthly Q&A series co-hosted by UCR Health and UCR Faculty and Staff Wellbeing. Each edition features quick, practical advice from UCR Health providers to help you stay healthy at work and at home.

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With the launch of UCR Health's new geriatric wellness series, look out for the next "Ask a Doc" featuring Dr. Naveen Raja on Bone and Joint Health. Have a question you'd like answered?  Send it to Annhi.Ha at medsch.ucr.edu<mailto:Annhi.Ha at medsch.ucr.edu> for a chance to be featured.

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