Health Promotion and Wellness Activities

(OR) Yoga

Join us for Student Health sun salutations and downward-facing dogs this semester. 

Student Health and Wellness is happy to offer FREE yoga to Lakehead students, faculty and staff. Classes are held outside and are led by a qualified instructor. No experience or registration is required.

Some mats and props are available but bring your own if you have one.

Note: classes are outdoors so they will be weather permitting! If you can't attend the entire class that's okay, you can drop in and leave as needed.

(OR) It's Your Move: Drop-in Pickleball

Break a sweat this afternoon with Student Health and Wellness! Drop by the tennis courts outside Rotary Place any time between 12pm - 1:30 pm 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.

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

Therapy Dogs

Come and enjoy some quality time with the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs. ? ? ?

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, need a break from studying, or simply love dogs, this visit is a perfect opportunity to press paws with some furry friends!

Open to students, faculty, and staff!

(OR) safeTALK

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.

Show Your Pride

Join us in celebrating Pride! Drop by the picnic tables outside the Dining Hall between 11am - 2pm to take part in Show Your Pride event activities including:

  • Lawn Games
  • Crafts and donations for the Gilbert Centre
  • Painting picnic tables with designs in recognition of Two Spirited folks and Allies
  • Wellness information and supplies
  • Pizza and cake pops (will be available at 12pm)


This event is open to students, faculty, and staff.

(OR) Wiigwasitig Gitigaan 'Birch Tree Garden' Day

You are invited to Wiigwasitig Gitigaan ‘Birch Tree Garden’ Day!

Drop in anytime between 8 am and 2:30 pm for gardening in the Medicine Wheel Teaching Garden and Three Sisters Garden. Gardening is a fun and relaxing activity that supports many facets of wellness including emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental wellbeing. It helps distract the mind, putting it into a quiet and relaxed state, while positively impacting mood and brain chemistry. Please bring water, a hat and sunscreen. Light refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome.

(OR) Wiigwasitig Gitigaan 'Birch Tree Garden' Day

You are invited to Wiigwasitig Gitigaan ‘Birch Tree Garden’ Day!

Drop in anytime between 8 am and 3 pm for gardening in the Medicine Wheel Teaching Garden and Three Sisters Garden. Gardening is a fun and relaxing activity that supports many facets of wellness including emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental wellbeing. It helps distract the mind, putting it into a quiet and relaxed state, while positively impacting mood and brain chemistry. Please bring water, a hat and sunscreen. Light refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome.

(OR) It's Your Move: Drop-in Pickleball

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.

(OR) safeTALK

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Day, Student Health and Wellness is offering safeTALK to all Lakehead students, faculty and staff.

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.

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