Health Promotion and Wellness Activities

(OR) Coffee & Kickoff

Thrive Week is back on campus! Join us at the Orsi Family Learning Commons to kick off Thrive Week with coffee and snacks, grab your 2025 Thrive Kit, and learn about all the awesome events being held this week.

Get ready to Thrive! 

This event is open to students, faculty, and staff. Thrive Kits are for students only.

(OR) Puppy Social

Our friends at Precious Paws Rescue are coming to campus for the cutest kind of stress relief: a puppy social! Drop by to visit with the puppies.

Open to students, faculty, and staff.

(OR) Coffee & Kickoff @HP

Join us to Kick off Thrive Week at Heritage Place! Drop by for coffee and snacks, grab your 2025 Thrive Kit, and learn about all the awesome events being held this week.

Get ready to Thrive! 

This event is open to students, faculty, and staff. Thrive Kits are for students only.

(OR) Thunderwolves Thrive

Join the conversation by sharing your mental health message, picking up some Bell Let's Talk swag, and connecting with fellow Thunderwolves. #BellLetsTalk

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

(OR) Crochet with Kim @HP

Crochet with Kim is back! Join Kim in the Education Library and learn how to crochet a coaster. No experience is necessary, yarn and hooks will be provided. 

All fibre arts are welcome, so please feel free to bring your own projects and hang out and chat.

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

(OR) Therapy Dogs @HP

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) Movement Trail

Take a daily movement break at one of our movement stations!
There is one station for every day of the week. 

  • Station 1: Fitness room (in residence)
  • Station 2: Down the promenade toward the driveway
  • Station 3: Equipment Locker (in residence)  
  • Station 4: Multi-sport surface
  • Station 5: Top of stairs in OA

Scan the QR code at each movement station for a chance to win a yoga mat! (One prize draw entry per station)

Open to all students, faculty, and staff.

Woodland Painting

Join the Indigenous Student Resource Centre for Thrive Week on January 27, 2026, from 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at The Outpost for a Woodland Print Paint Session featuring a special Thrive Week design by Lakehead University Indigenous artist Natasha Broadbent.

Take a break from the stress of school, get creative, and spend time in the community while you paint your own piece to take home, no experience needed. All materials and the Thrive Week print will be provided.

Pastries and Pilates with Shae-lynn

Join the Indigenous Student Resource Centre and the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre for Thrive Week on January 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at The Outpost.
 
All Lakehead University students are welcome to enjoy a free pilates session led by Shae-Lynne Willianen (TBIFC), followed by a free breakfast bar to fuel your mind and body. Come move, connect, and start your day feeling refreshed!

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