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2026 Thrive Calendar

Thunder Bay

Events and details are still being confirmed up to January 23.

All Week

5 Day Mindfulness Challenge
- Open to all Lakehead Community members
First Class Free Pass from Campus Rec
- Is it your first time attending a fitness class with Campus Rec? Enter the promo code firstclassfree when checking out online to try a class out!
- Digital Wall Of Champions
  - Have something nice to share about a Lakehead employee?
    We all know individuals who make our campus a better place - those who demonstrate a commitment towards the continued success and well-being of the entire Lakehead University community.
    Join us throughout the week to write a beautiful anonymous message on our Digital Wall of Champions for all to see. Please share a positive message or story about a staff or faculty who makes a difference in our Lakehead community!
    https://padlet.com/lakeheaduniversity/wall-of-champions-484cku271f1e31kp

Monday, January 26

Thrive and Connect with Student Health and Wellness- 11-1 pm, Graduate Student Lounge
Filling Your Cup with LUSU ISRC, Pride/GEC and Food Resource Center- 12-2pm, Study Sideroom
Traditional Teachings with Elder Sheila Da Corte-12-1 pm, Gakina Nindinawemaaganag UC 1007
- Open to everyone
Mental Health Movie Night- 7 pm, UC 1017

Tuesday, January 27

Rock Painting- All Day, Education Library
Pastries and Pilates with Shae-lynn (ISRC and the Indigenous Friendship Centre)- 10-11am, Outpost

Students only, space is limited, registration is required.https://forms.gle/ncHqqvZTnhqqyU5W9

Woodland Painting with ISRC, 11:30am-2pm, Outpost
- Students only
Yoga, 12:15-1pm, Modo Yoga
- Open to students, space is limited and registration required, email Claire@modoyogathunderbay.com to sign up
Drag Storytime- 12-2pm, Chancellor Paterson Library
Positivi-tea with Lakehead International- 3-4pm, International Student Lounge
Beginner Pilates- 5:15-6:15pm, Wolf Den ($)
Good Vibes DJ- 7-9pm, Outpost

Wednesday, January 28

Rock Painting- All Day, Education Library
- Open to students
Spin & Share with Norwest- 9-4pm, Outside Main Cafeteria
Climate Emotions Circle- 9:30-11:30am, Zoom
- Open to all Lakehead Community members-sign up here- https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/meeting/register/MEEY2yrXTtaiJDplvOYNMA
Chopped U- 12-1pm, Food Resource Center
- Open to students
- Coffee Break @ Lakehead Law, 12-2pm, The Side Bar

Open to students

SafeTalk, 1-4:30pm, Location TBD
- Open to all Lakehead Community members, Registration is required
Money & Mental Health: Financial Wellness Drop-In Clinic- 1:30-3:30pm, International Student Lounge
Guided Listening and Sharing Circles: Adjusting to New Country/New Culture- 2-3:30pm, GEC
Circuit Strength-6:30-7:15 pm, Wolf Den ($)
- Open to all Lakehead community members

Thursday, January 29

Happiness Jars- All Day, Student Accessibility Services
- Open to students
Thunderwolves Thrive- 11am-2pm, Agora
- Open to students, staff and faculty

Intro to Meditation with SHW- 11:30am-12 pm, RB1021

Afrobeat Zumba- 10-11am. Outpost
- Open to students, registration required https://forms.gle/v3yA278YuEuFKxsNA
Games,Popcorn and More- 11:30am -2pm, Outpost
Dance Fitness, 12:15-1pm, Wolf Den ($)
- Open to all Lakehead community members

Friday, January 30

Fidget Friday- 11-2pm, Student Success Center
Winter Walk with Lakehead International- 2-3pm, meet outside the Chancellor Paterson Library
- Open to students
LUSU Takes the Hill- 5:30pm, Mount Baldy ($)
- Open to students, registration required by January 27.