May LiveWell Newsletter

May 2024

LiveWell Newsletter

IN THIS EDITION

LiveWell Programs

- Upcoming Programs

- MotivateMe

- Employee Field & Fitness Day

Benefits Education

- Retiree Benefit Academy

- Benefit Planning for Retirement Expo

Employee Fitness & Wellness Center

- Fitness Center Updates

Looking Ahead

- Donate for Good: Eyeglasses

- Feel Good Fridays

EMPLOYEE RESOURCES

Employee Field & Fitness Day

Wellness Warrior Challenge

You've heard of the Tug of War competition and Battle of the Badges, but the Employee Field & Fitness Day Warrior Challenge is the contest for ALL employees!

Find a partner and take on the ultimate fitness challenge, inspired by the one of the hardest Police Academy courses in the country, and tailored for Fairfax County by the Employee Fitness & Wellness Center.

The challenge is open to all Fairfax County Government employees and will be held on May 16 at 11:45 am on the Government Center Ellipse (12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035).

The winning team will be the pair that completes the challenge in the shortest amount of time.

The challenge is a part of Employee Field & Fitness Day and replaces the Battle of the Badges. Please note that registering for the challenge does not register you for the overall Employee Field & Fitness Day event. Employees can participate in the challenge even if they are not registered for Employee Field & Fitness Day.

Fitness Resources:

Eligibility requirements may differ. Please contact LiveWell@fairfaxcounty.gov for more information, and to see if you qualify today!

LIVEWELL PROGRAMS

Available to all Fairfax County Government Employees & Retirees

May - Virtual Programs

Vagus Baby!

May 6: Noon - 12:30 PM

Beating Burnout for Managers

May 8: 2 PM - 3 PM

Soulful Stretch

May 10: 11 AM - 11:30 AM

Work-Life Balance

May 15: Noon - 1 PM

Self-Defense & Common Sense

May 17: Noon - 1 PM

Understanding Mental Health (a guided meditation)

May 20: Noon - 1 PM

Minute of Movement

May 21: Noon - 12:30 PM

Power of Hydration

May 22: 1 PM - 2 PM

Minding Your Mental Health

May 22: 2 PM - 3 PM

Retirement Savings Strategies

May 23: 10 AM - 11 AM

Plantar Fasciitis

May 14: 1 PM - 1:30 PM

May 16: 4 PM - 4:30 PM

May 21: 1 PM - 1:30 PM

May 23: 5 PM - 5:30 PM

Click here to view the monthly flyer and class descriptions.

MotivateMe

Complete your 2024 MotivateMe activities early! Do you need help logging/checking your activity status in the Cigna portal? or maybe you need help reviewing your Kaiser passport to make sure everything is completed correctly? Contact LiveWell@fairfaxcounty.gov by November 1st for a preliminary review.

Important Reminders

Cigna Members: It is the employee's responsibility to allow for adequate processing time, and to ensure their annual physical is coded as such. Rewards must post as complete to the Wellness & Incentives tab on MyCigna.com prior to the FIRM December 31st deadline.

Kaiser Members: It is the employee's responsibility to have their physician sign their passport at the time of their annual physical visit, and to submit their Kaiser Passport to LiveWell@fairfaxcounty.gov prior to the FIRM December 31st deadline.

Visit the Motivate Me page on FairfaxNET for more information, details, and to download the Kaiser passport. Retirees can visit the Retiree Benefits page on the public website.

Employee Field & Fitness Day

May 16, 2024

11 AM - 3 PM

Government Center, Ellipse

Employee Field & Fitness Day 2024 is just around the corner!

There has been tremendous interest in this year's event--thank you! Not registered? Don't worry! You can still join in the fun as a walk-in participant.

Registration is currently full and waitlists are closed. Swag bags will be available to registrants on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Waitlisted and unregistered employees are encouraged to attend as walk-in participants but will not receive a lunch, swag bag, or entry into the grand prize drawings.

Biometric screening registration is also currently full. Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come first-serve basis, if space is available.

The event is open to Fairfax County Government employees. A Fairfax County Government Employee ID is required at check-in for registrants and walk-ins. Photos and emails of an employee ID will NOT be accepted.

Event Highlights - Available to registrants & walk-ins

-Group fitness & Zen Zone classes

-Service project

-Lawn games, volleyball, badminton

-Wonder Wagon

-Women's self-defense classes

-Cooking demo

-Smoothie & spin art bikes

-Injury Assessments

-And more!

Save time! Complete a waiver in advance and bring the completed copy (printed, signed, dated) with you to the event registration desk on May 16th. Waiver completion is required to participate in EFFD. Emailed waivers will not be accepted.

We suggest wearing comfortable clothing or athletic wear to enable you to fully participate in all of the activities.

For questions or more information, visit our EFFD Webpage on FairfaxNet, or email us at LiveWell@fairfaxcounty.gov.

BENEFITS EDUCATION

Available to all Fairfax County Government Employees & Retirees

Retiree Benefit Academy

Benefits Website

Retiree Benefits Website

Top 5 Roadblocks to a Successful Retirement- no registration required

May 1: Noon - 1 PM

This session examines how roadblocks such as rising healthcare costs, market volatility, and low interest rates can affect your retirement savings.

GTL: Understanding Your Life Insurance Benefits- no registration required

May 7: 1 PM - 2 PM

Learn more about your Fairfax County Government life insurance plan and its special features. Whether you are already retired or planning for your future this session will cover the things you need to know about your plan post-work.

Benefit Planning for Retirement Expo

May 14, 2024: 10 AM - 1 PM

Gov. Center, S. Atrium (outside suite 170)

Retirement planning is important. Whether you're mid-career, close to retirement, or already making the transition out of the workforce, it's important to understand your benefit options and how to maximize your retirement savings.

Join the Benefits Division, along with a host of vendor partners, for the Benefit Planning for Retirement Expo to jump start your pre-retirement education. All Fairfax County Government employees are welcome. No registration required.

EMPLOYEE FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTER

Available to all Fairfax County Government Employees & Retirees

Fitness Center Updates

It has been a busy spring in the Employee Fitness & Wellness Center!

Congrats to the winners of April's Table Tennis Tournament:

Individual Winner: Steven Brown, Finance
Doubles: Ekow Asmah, DTA and Miebi Iyebote, DHR

Kudos to the spring Flag Football Tournament participant and ART Conference attendees.

See what all the fun is about in the EFWC. Stop by the Fitness Center for a tour or call 703-324-5590 (option1) to learn more.

Fitness Center Closed 5/16

Employee Field & Fitness Day

Get outside and enjoy Employee Field & Fitness Day on May 16. There will be plenty of ways to get a great workout at the event.

The Employee Fitness & Wellness Center will be closed on May 16. Locker rooms will be available for Fitness Center members from 11 am to 3 pm. Questions? Contact the Fitness Center staff prior to May 16.

Haven't played volleyball since high school? Always wanted to try (fake) axe throwing?

May 16 is your chance to revisit a "throwback" activity--or try your hand at something totally new. Stop by the Fitness Center booth on the south lawn to play lawn games, badminton, volleyball and more! Games will be in a walk-up format and all levels of experience and fitness are welcome!

Contact the Employee Fitness & Wellness Center

Location: Govt. Center, Suite 114 Hours: 5 AM - 7 PM (Mon. - Fri.)

Phone: 703-324-5590 Website: EFWC Website Application: Join Today!

LOOKING AHEAD

Available to all Fairfax County Government Employees & Retirees

Donate For Good: Eyeglasses

Donations will be collected between June 1 - 30

Interested in hosting a donation drop off location?

Seeing life to the fullest isn't just for our EyeMed Members.

In partnership with OneSight, an independent non-profit working to eradicate the vision care crisis, EyeMed is collecting eyewear for recycling.

For every pair of glasses donated for recycling, EyeMed with donate $5 to the OneSight foundation, aiding in their ability to bring eye exams, glasses, and even permanent vision centers to people and places around the world that need eye care the most.

Donation Locations:

Government Center, Suite 270 (DHR)
Hours: 9 AM - 3 PM
Government Center, Suite 114 (EFWC)
Hours: 5 AM - 7 PM

Feel Good Fridays

Join LiveWell and partners one Friday per month at 11 am for a virtual re-set. Destress with diverse, interactive, online movement and meditation classes.

Get a sneak peek by downloading the flyer and saving the dates for the winter 2024 events:

May 10: Soulful Stretch
June 14: Summer Chakra Reset

All levels of fitness and experience are welcome!

Stay tuned to NewsLink, LiveWell newsletter, and our Upcoming Programs & Events Page for more information and registration details.

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