Break a sweat this afternoon with Student Health and Wellness! Drop by the tennis courts outside Rotary Place any time between 12pm - 2pm to play a game of pickleball or tennis, or meet up with fellow Thunderwolves for a walk along the paths through the West Orillia Sports Complex.

Notes regarding pickleball/tennis: No experience is required, we're all learning together! The courts can't be booked, so we will play on whichever courts are available.

This event promises to be a fun and active way to celebrate wellness and fitness among colleagues and friends here on campus. We look forward to seeing you there, It's Your Move, Thunderwolves! Don't forget to track your hours for the 100-Hour Challenge!

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. As the stress continues, you begin to lose the interest and motivation that led you to take on a certain role in the first place.

Burnout reduces productivity and saps your energy, leaving you feeling increasingly helpless, hopeless, cynical, and resentful. 

Now is the time to pause and change direction by learning how to help yourself overcome burnout and feel healthy and positive again. Join Student Health and Wellness to Fill You Cup with hot chocolate, and skills and tools to help prevent or cope with burnout! 

safeTALK is a 4-hour, in-person workshop to build skills in suicide prevention. Participants will learn how to recognize and engage with someone thinking about suicide, overcome attitudes that act as barriers to help, talk openly about suicide and connect with intervention resources for further support.

Through presentations, audiovisuals, small group discussion and scenario practice, you will learn a 4-step TALK model and practical steps to help activate a suicide alert that connects people having thoughts of suicide with more specialized intervention care and relevant resources.

All participants will receive a learning booklet, resources and a Certificate of Completion. 

Registration is required, space is limited. Register here

Open to students, staff and faculty.

Join Student Health & Wellness for the final WellU Wednesday of the Semester, the Crafternoon Kickoff at Heritage Place! Crafts, snacks, and good company are what you can expect at this relaxing event. Create a new self-care routine, get crafty, and connect with your fellow Thunderwolves! We can’t wait to see you there!

Join Student Health & Wellness for the final WellU Wednesday of the Semester, the Crafternoon Kickoff! Crafts, snacks, and good company are what you can expect at this relaxing event. Create a new self-care routine, get crafty, and connect with your fellow Thunderwolves! We can’t wait to see you there!

**Rain Location: Orsi Family Learning Commons**

Embrace the cozy vibes of autumn and nourish your body and soul at our Fall Food event! Join Student Health and Wellness and LUSU for delicious seasonal flavours with important discussions on food security and well-being. Learn about resources and support systems available both on and off campus.

Stop by the dining hall between 12 pm and 2 pm to mix your mocktail and play Mario Kart! You’ll also be able to win prizes by playing mini putt and making your candy mocktail topper at the candy bar.

**Students living in residence can get house points for attending**

Join Student Health and Wellness for the first WellU Wednesday of the Fall Semester: the WellU Block Party!! Drop by to learn about wellness services available to support you while you are a Thunderwolf. You’ll also have a chance to meet some of our practitioners, play games, do crafts, and win prizes! 

**Students living in residence can get house points for attending**

Join Lakehead International and Student Health and Wellness for a leisurely walk on a local trail! No hiking skills required. Please don't forget to bring a water bottle, hat/sunglasses, and wear closed-toe shoes.

Looking for other ways to get active this summer? Join the It's Your Move 100 Hour Challenge and work towards 100 hours of physical activity over the summer! Visit It's Your Move 100 Hour Challenge to learn more and sign up.

The Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who are standing up against violence towards women and children. Join us for our Moose Hide Campaign Day event! An evening in solidarity against gendered violence on Turtle Island, where we’ll drum, sing, walk and strengthen community. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome!

This event is offered in partnership with Orillia Native Women's Group, Georgian College, and student leaders at Lakehead University.