[Ucrea] Upcoming UCR Wellness Programs and Events

[Cristina Otegui]

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August 11, 2026

To:

UCR Emeriti & Retirees

From:

UCR Retirement Center on Behalf of UCR Workplace Health and Wellness

Re:

Upcoming UCR Wellness Programs and Events

Join our workshops to excel in finances and work life management.
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*August 11, 2026*
Faculty and Staff Well-being Bites

*Save the Date: Benefits and Wellness Fair!*


*Join us as we kickoff Open Enrollment with the *

*UC Riverside Annual In-Person Benefits, Health & Wellness Fair Date:*
November 12, 2026

*Time:* 10:00am - 2:00pm

*Location:* HUB 302

Get ready to review your options for the UC Annual Benefits Open
Enrollment! Join us at the HUB and grab free swag, talk face-to-face with
our benefits providers, register for the raffle to win a fitness tracker
and other great gifts, and get a Free Massage!

Save the date and stay tuned for upcoming Open Enrollment benefit plan
details, updated plan rates, provider webinars, and information regarding
pre-registering for this event!

Should you have any questions, please email the Benefits Office at
benefits at ucr.edu.



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UCSD Resilience Series

*Dates: *August 11th, August 13th, August 14th, August 18th, August 19th,
and August 20th

*Times:* 12:30 p.m.

*Registration
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Presented by HEAR, Spiritual Care and Team Member Well-being, these *bite-sized
15-minute sessions* are designed to infuse information and methods to make
it through your days with increased confidence, energy and a toolbox of
resources to better work with expected and unexpected daily challenges.
*Money Matters - Making the Most of What You Have*

*Date: *August 19, 2026

*Time:* 12:00pm

*Registration
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It’s Important to be able to make the most out of the money you have while
learning to make small improvements with savings. Discover tips to save
money, how to ask for a raise, and how to Improve your relationship with
money.




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*The Everyday Kitchen: Cook Well, Live Well*

*Date: *September 16, 2026

*Time: *12:00pm

*Registration
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Discover how simple, home-cooked meals can boost your energy, reduce
stress, and support long-term well-being. This practical and inspiring
webinar will help you reset your kitchen habits with easy tips for
nourishing meals, smarter planning, and a more joyful approach to
cooking—no perfection required.
Financial Planning For Life
*Date: *August 13, 2026

*Time:* 12:00pm

*Registration*
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The *ComPsych Financial Planning Workshop* provides practical, unbiased
guidance to help employees gain control of their financial future.
Participants learn how to establish realistic household budgets, manage and
reduce debt, set achievable short- and long-term savings goals, and build a
foundation for long-term investment and retirement planning without
high-stress jargon.


The Five Pillars of Personal Finance
*Date: *August 21, 2026

*Time:* 11:00am

*Registration*
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The *ComPsych Five Pillars of Personal Finance Workshop* breaks down
essential money management concepts into five actionable core areas:
budgeting, saving, debt management, protection, and investing. Participants
learn practical strategies to assess their current financial standing, set
realistic goals, safeguard their assets, and build a sustainable long-term
financial plan.
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*Avoiding Burnout: Self-Assessment Methods and Strategies for Self-Care*

*Date: *August 25, 2026

*Time: *12:00pm

*Registration*
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The *ComPsych Avoiding Burnout Workshop* helps employees recognize,
mitigate, and prevent occupational exhaustion. This interactive session
provides practical strategies to identify early warning signs, manage
stress, establish healthy boundaries, and restore work-life balance before
stress leads to chronic burnout.
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*Balancing Work and Life*

*Date*: August 31, 2026

*Time:* 3:00pm

*Registration*
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The *ComPsych Balancing Work and Life Workshop* equips employees with
actionable strategies to successfully navigate competing personal and
professional demands. Participants learn to prioritize responsibilities,
set realistic limits, manage time effectively, and reduce daily stress to
achieve a healthier, more fulfilling balance.
*In Good Health,*

Hung Wu, MHA
Faculty and Staff Wellness Coordinator
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