March 2018 Wellness Newsletter

March 2018

50+? It May Be Time for a Screening

March is Colorectal Cancer Month

Colorectal Cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. So we use this month to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and take action toward prevention. Here are just a few ideas:

Encourage families to get active together - exercise may help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
Talk to family, friends, and people in your community about the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 50.
Over 50? Use this interactive tool to decide which colorectal cancer screening test to receive.

Up Your $ Smarts with Fiscally Fit

8-week class with our retirement team

Learn about retirement, savings plans and programs available to the CWRU community.
See weekly topics on the Wellness Website.
Fiscally Fit
Thursdays from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
March 8 through April 26
Clapp Hall Room 108
Please pre-register!

Take a Break with Seated Massage

Three More Wednesday Sessions are available this Spring

Find your bliss in just 12-13 minutes with a seated massage. The Wellness Program is again working with 121 Fitness to offer seated massage to faculty and staff for only $15.
Dates, times and registration links are on the Wellness Website.

More ViniYoga for All

Offering Breathe, Move and Be Well Yoga 1 and 2

Those new to yoga or uncomfortable in the traditional yoga space are encouraged to try this breath based yoga practice with Dawn Miller from University Hospital's Connor Integrative Health Network. Those who have completed the level one class and have no physical limitations are encouraged to try a more advanced yoga program. Learn about each class on the Wellness Website.
Breathe, Move and Be Well Yoga Level 1
Wednesdays at 5:45 PM March 14 through April 18
Art Studio - Gallery Space
Register now!
Breathe Move and Be Well Yoga Level 2
Wednesdays at 4:35 PM March 14 through April 18
Art Studio - Gallery Space
Register Now!

Improve Focus with Mindfulness

Eight week class beings March 29

Learn more about the practice of mindfulness, the state of active, open attention on the present. Mindfulness allows you to carefully observe your thoughts and feelings without judging them good or bad.

Mindfulness
Thursdays at 1 PM
KSL LL06B&C
March 29 through May 17
Register Now!

Build Strength and Flexibility

Try our 45-minute Core and More series

Not sure yoga is for you, but want to work on your core strength and total body flexibility? Join us for this fun and relaxing class on Tuesday nights.
Core and More
Tuesdays 5:30-6:15 PM
March 20 to April 24
Registration is Open!

More March Fitness Opps from 121

Free and discounted entry this month, Get Fit programs start

Tomorrow enjoy a free visit to 121 Fitness as part of Staff Appreciaion Day! Just bring your CWRU ID. 121 is also offering discounted rates over spring break: $8 for one day or $20 for the whole week.
The popular Get Fit for Life, Get Fit Together and Couch to Confidence programs will start on the last week of this month. Learn more on this registration form. Wellness Participants are offered a once annual $40 discount on these programs!

Join in the Discussion at Food Symposium

The College of Arts and Sciences offers a week of programming

CWRU's third annual food symposium will take place from March 23rd to March 30th. Centering on this year's theme of "Food, health, and politics," the programs will include a keynote speech by Marion Nestle on food politics, a panel discussion on school foods and food literacy, a Food Market featuring herbs and microgreens, and a cooking competition. Learn more on the Symposium website. For questions and inquires please contact Dr. Narcisz Fejes.

Visit Wellness Tomorrow at the Tink!

Look for us at the "Thank Beyond the Possible" Event

We will be on hand at the Staff Appreciation event between 1-4 PM in the TVUC Smith Commons area. Join us for activities and prizes!

Contact:

Elizabeth Click, Medical Director

[email protected] ~ 216-368-5790

Mary Ann Dobbins, Wellness Coordinator

[email protected] ~ 216-368-5997