[Ucrea] Spice Up Your Cooking Skills Virtually: Upcoming UCR Wellness Programs and Events

Mon Jul 20 15:11:55 PDT 2026

July 20, 2026

To:

UCR Emeriti & Retirees

From:

UCR Retirement Center on Behalf of UCR Workplace Health and Wellness

Re:

Spice Up Your Cooking Skills Virtually: Upcoming UCR Wellness Programs and
Events

Learn to create delicious dishes with our online demos
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*July 20, 2026*
Faculty and Staff Well-being Bites

*Cook Well, Live Well: UC Virtual Cooking Demo Series*

Looking to inspire healthier habits and make home cooking simple,
delicious, and stress-free? Join *Chef Britta Kramer* for a series of 5
live, one-hour virtual cooking demonstrations!

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   *Expert Insights:* Live cooking demos paired with practical nutrition
   tips and easy-to-follow recipes using everyday ingredients.
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   *Flexible Learning:* Watch and learn or cook along in real-time. Can't
   make it live? Registrants get access to session recordings.
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   *Convenient Timing:* All sessions run from *12:00–1:00 PM PST* via Zoom.

Everyone is welcome, but registration is required. Click a date below to
sign up for one or all sessions (all times are PST):

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   *July 28, 2026
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   (12:00–1:00 PM)
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   *August 6, 2026*
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   (12:00–1:00 PM)
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   *September 17, 2026*
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   (12:00–1:00 PM)
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   *September 29, 2026*
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   (12:00–1:00 PM)
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   *October 20, 2026*
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   (12:00–1:00 PM)

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Money Matters - Making Most of What You Have

*Date: *August 19, 2026

*Time:* 12:00 p.m.

*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.

*ComPsych Newsletter*

*Summer of Renewal: Recharge Your Well-Being This July!*

Summer is the perfect time to unplug, recharge your emotional battery, and
focus on personal growth. Your GuidanceResources program is here to help
you make the most of the season with a wealth of new resources:

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   *Renew & Unplug:* Discover the mental and physical health benefits of
   setting digital boundaries.
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   *Boost Your Energy:* Learn how to fight fatigue without relying on
   caffeine and establish better sleep routines for consistent, all-day energy.
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   *Celebrate International Self-Care Month:* Explore simple ways to
   jumpstart your personal self-healing journey.
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   *Thrive in the Age of AI:* Read a brand-new guide by Dr. Jennifer
   Birdsall and Dr. Alexandra Samuel on building a healthy, empowered
   relationship with AI technology.
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   *Personalized Growth Plans:* Take a quick, few-minute assessment using
   the "Assess Me" feature on the portal to get a tailored well-being plan
   across six primary care pillars.

Ready to start your journey to a better you? Log on to
*guidanceresources.com*
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(WEB ID: UCRFSAP)

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*Boletin de ComPsych*

*Verano de renovación: ¡Recargue su bienestar este julio!*

El verano es el momento perfecto para desconectarse, recargar su batería
emocional y enfocarse en su crecimiento personal. Su programa
GuidanceResources está aquí para ayudarle a aprovechar al máximo la
temporada con una gran variedad de nuevos recursos:

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   *Renuévese y desconéctese:* Descubra los beneficios para la salud mental
   y física de establecer límites digitales.
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   *Aumente su energía:* Aprenda a combatir la fatiga sin depender de la
   cafeína y establezca mejores rutinas de sueño para mantener una energía
   constante durante todo el día.
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   *Celebre el Mes Internacional del Cuidado Personal:* Explore formas
   sencillas de iniciar su propio camino hacia la sanación personal.
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   *Prospere en la era de la IA:* Lea una nueva guía redactada por la Dra.
   Jennifer Birdsall y la Dra. Alexandra Samuel para desarrollar una relación
   más empoderada y saludable con la tecnología de inteligencia artificial.
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   *Planes de crecimiento personalizados:* Realice una breve evaluación de
   pocos minutos utilizando la función "Assess Me" (Evaluarme) en el portal
   para obtener un plan de bienestar a la medida que evalúa seis pilares de
   atención primaria.

¿Está listo para comenzar el camino hacia una mejor versión de usted mismo?
Inicie sesión en *guidanceresources.com*
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(WEB ID: UCRFSAP) o llame las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana,
para recibir apoyo emocional, financiero, legal o para sus tareas
cotidianas.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Practice
*Date: *July 22, 2026

*Time:* 10:00am

*Registration*
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Come and join us in this practice of relaxation as we slowly work our way
across various muscle groups to decrease tension and stress. Progressive
Muscle Relaxation or PMR, is a relaxation practice developed in the early
1900’s and has repeatedly proven to help with relaxation of the mind and
body. Through increasing awareness of what tension feels like, and then
using techniques to help your muscles and body relax, the mind follows. PMR
has also been shown to support pain relief, better sleep, and other
mind-body benefits.

Mindful Eating
*Date: *July 22, 2026

*Time:* 2:00pm

*Registration*
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The world of nutrition can often feel overwhelming, filled with
ever-evolving trends and conflicting advice that make it hard to establish
lasting, healthy habits. The Mindful Eating Huddle offers a supportive
space to explore how to build a more intuitive and balanced relationship
with food. Participants will deepen their awareness of hunger and fullness
cues, gain insight into cravings, and learn about mindful eating practices
to support them in creating a healthy lifestyle change that works for
them—empowering them to make informed, personalized choices on their
journey toward sustainable lifestyle change.
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*Menopause 101*

*Date: *August 3, 2026

*Time: *10:00am

*Registration*
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Menopause is a natural transition, yet many women feel caught off guard by
its impact on physical, emotional, and cognitive health. Whether you’re
years away from perimenopause or already navigating post menopause, having
a better understanding of what is happening in your body can help you feel
empowered.
In this huddle, we’ll explore the stages of menopause, what changes to
expect, and how to support your well-being through it all. You’ll walk away
with practical lifestyle tips, expert-backed information, and helpful tools
to feel more prepared and confident in managing menopause, no matter your
age or stage.
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*Harvest Your Health: Fall Nutrition*

*Date*: August 4, 2026

Time: 10:00am

*Registration
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With every new season comes a fresh opportunity to nourish your body in a
new way, and fall delivers some of the best nature has to offer. In this
Huddle, we explore the benefits of seasonal eating: choosing foods at the
peak of their flavor, freshness, and nutritional value. Eating with the
seasons supports your overall health while opening the door to a wider
variety of tastes, textures, and colorful, satisfying meals. Join us for
practical tips and fall-inspired ideas to nourish your body as we ease into
the cozy autumn season.
*In Good Health,*

Hung Wu, MHA
Faculty and Staff Wellness Coordinator
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