Health Promotion and Wellness Activities

(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.

(OR) WellU Wednesday: Crafternoon Kickoff @HP

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!

(OR) WellU Wednesday: Crafternoon Kickoff

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**

(OR) WellU Wednesday: Fall Flavours

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.

(OR) WellU Wednesday: It's Your Move RecFest

It’s Your Move, Thunderwolves! Join SHW and Campus Rec to find out how you can get active this semester. Drop in at the Orillia Rec Centre to:

  • Pick up and activate your FUN Pass
  • Take a tour of the Orillia Rec Centre
  • Meet reps from Campus Rec
  • Learn about fitness and intramural offerings on campus
  • Play drop-in pickleball!

**Students living in residence get house points for participating*

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