2012Spring/Summer Programming

HEALTHY CHOICES INCENTIVE PROGRAM The purpose of the Healthy Choices program is to encourage and support healthy lifestyle behaviors for GVSU faculty, staff, spouses, and household members through outreach and participation in yearlong programming and events. Healthy Choices is designed to provide flexibility to choose health and wellness topics specific to individual needs and interests. All programs and events listed in the spring and summer calendar qualify as activities toward your Healthy Choices quarterly activities! Self-report two (2) activities each quarter to qualify for your incentive!

1st Quarter deadline May 1 at midnight2nd Quarter deadline: July 31 at midnight

Visit the Healthy Choices webpage for more information

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“There is not a better time to improve or maintain good health

than right now. Join me as I take action to live better with the Healthy Choices incentive program. Living healthy lives

ensures we can do what we do best every day: educating students to shape their lives, professions, and societies.”

~Thomas J. Haas

President, Grand Valley State University

Visit the Farmer’s Market Webpage for more information

Parking Lot FWednesdays

10:00 am to 1:30 pm

Visit the Healthy Choices webpage for more information

RETURNINGMaisey’s PiesCups of CakeDognip Bones

Goen’s ProduceHam Family Farm

The Great Bread Co.Marne Jerky

Frozen Creek FarmsLindberg Blueberries*

Happy Jack’s Kettle KornEngelsma Honey

Engelsma Orchard*Farm Country CheeseFresh Flowers by IngeMichigan ButterfliesHealthy Pantry Bars

GVSU Nursing Students

NEWCommunity Garden

Village Baker Famers Market-

Friday’s in Spring Lake

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June 6 - September 26

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Kick off the summer and farmer’s market season with a walk! Get outdoors and get moving with fellow students, faculty and staff members and finish the walk back at market for some music, food and fun! Campus dining will be providing lunches at the market for a minimal cost or sit in and try samples from the FREE cooking demo, “The Flexitarian”, presented by the Kent County Health Department.

Market WalkJune 6th: 11:30 am

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Parking Lot FWednesdays

10:00 am to 1:30 pm

Fashion Show for the Budget Conscious12-1:00 pmMay 8thKC 2215/2216“There’s nothing interesting about looking perfect—you lose the point. You want what you’re wearing to say something about you, about who you are.” -Emma Watson Have you ever considered consignment shopping? Whether you are an avid consignment shopper or have never considered walking into a consignment shop, then please join us for a fashion show featuring Red Door Consignment in Allendale, Michigan. Find out how you can shop for your favorite styles and save money too!

Summer CampsDo you want to find the perfect summer camp for your son or daughter? Then let GVSU Work Life Connections help! Visit the Health and Wellness website, go to Work Life Connections, and click on Summer Camps for a listing of local camps and summer programs . Make it a great summer for you and your family!

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GVSU Alzheimer’s Support Group 11:30-12:30 pm The third Thursday of every monthKC2264No two people experience Alzheimer’s disease in the same way. As a result, there’s no one approach to care giving or supporting a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Handling all of the duties involved can be hard work. But by networking with others experiencing some of the same challenges, you can gain support and knowledge on how to best support your loved one with Alzheimer’s. Facilitated by Dr. Cindy Beel-Bates, KCON and Sue Sloop, Work Life Connections.

Encompass & Work Place OptionsIs your link to information, resources, support, and referrals on most any concern that you may experience, whether personal or work related. Faculty, staff and their dependents are eligible for free counseling sessions and referral services for elder care, legal and financial services, and more. www.encompass.us.com or (616) 459-9180 Login: GVSU

“I won’t let tragedy define who I am”-Valerie Stoezel, Concerts and Arts

Information Coordinator

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Flexible Work ArrangementsHave you ever thought of a flexible work schedule for the summer? Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) can provide you with the opportunity to design a flexible schedule that works for both you and your department.

For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/fwa.

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Spring Session: April 30-June 22

Summer Session:

June 25-August 17

Minimum of 10 participants must be registered for a class in order to run.

Registration: Spring Session: April 9-April 27Summer Session: June 4-June 22

www.gvsu.edu/seminar

Spouses & Household Members: (616) 331-2215

Exercises are modified to meet each participants’ fitness level.

Classes are open to faculty, staff, spouses, and household members.

Payment is made online during registration

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“It’s not just a workout when I attend classes, but it’s a means of socialization. For me, taking classes offered on the Pew Campus is fun! I don’t even look at it like it’s a workout,” - Tara Bivens, Benefit Specialist

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Yoga Allendale M/TH 12:00-12:45pm FHB160 Shannon

SPIN Allendale W/F 12:00-12:45pm FH SPIN Deb/Ouen

Sunrise SPIN Allendale M/W 6:45-7:30am FH SPIN Dana

Boot Camp Allendale T/TH 7:00-7:30am FHB160 Lindsey

First Step Fitness Allendale T 12:00-12:45pm FHB160 Mov Science Intern

Zumba Allendale W 5:15-6:00pm FHB160 Janitza

Yoga Pew T/TH 12:00-12:45 TBD Kathy

Total Body Sculpt Pew T or TH 12-12:50pm DDH YMCA YMCA

SPINNING Pew W 4-4:45pm DDH YMCA YMCA

Boot Camp Pew M 5:30-6:15pm WH Fitness Room Lee/Beth

First Step Fitness Pew T 5:30-6:15pm WH Fitness Room Mov Science Intern

PiYo Pew TH 5:30-6: 15pm WH 205 Beth

Spin Fusion T/THAllendale 5:15-6:00pm FH Spin Lee/Ouen

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Active Commute Week ChallengeMay 14-18Bike, ride and walk to win! GVSU Faculty and staff track their daily forms of alternative transportation online and compete against other West Michigan organizations (Steelcase, Amway and Metro Health to name a few!) to win! ACT Live EventMay 18, 4:30-7:30pThe Rapid Central Station hosts live bands, food, free bike tune ups, and trophy presentations for the Active Commute Challenge winners.

Registration and additional details can be found at www.bikegrandrapids.org.

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Fruit and Veggie ChallengeJune 6-July 11We all know that fruits and vegetables add important nutrition to our diets. But how much should we eat? And how can we make this nutrition stuff easier, tastier and more enjoyable? This 6 week challenge will encourage participants to eat more fruits and vegetables. Get weekly recipes, nutritional information and practical how to tips. Each week, participants will receive a new goal to meet and qualify for prizes! To register go to www.gvsu.edu/seminar and click on the Health and Wellness link.

Summertime StepsMay 30-August 31Step at your own pace and win! For each day that you take at least 10,000 steps, check off one star on your 14-star punch card. When the card is complete, send it or drop it off at the Human Resources front desk for a chance to win prizes. The more cards you complete the more chances to win the monthly drawings!

Cards are available online on May 30th

Cooking Class Series12-1pm, Farmer’s Market Lot F (Inclement weather TBD KC)Learn to eat right and live well! The Kent County Health Department presents three opportunities to get creative in the kitchen in this FREE cooking class series. Sign up for one or all three!

June 6-The FlexitarianJuly 11-Kids in the KitchenAugust 15-Salad as a Meal

Good Form Running WorkshopMay 9DeVos 121E 1-2 pmAllendale KC1142 4-5 pmGazelle Sports will be on site to teach you the four simple but highly effective points that will help you transform into a more efficient, healthy runner. By mastering these points, you will be able to run faster, easier, and most importantly injury free. You will have the opportunity to have your gait analyzed on camera and have the chance to practice the Good Form technique which will dramatically effect your running form.

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Connecting Campuses Ride Ride from Allendale to Pew or vice versa! This bike ride begins at either the Alumni House or Bike Factory Building. Riders have the option to do a 6-, 13- or 26-mile ride. There is no cost to participate. Register for the ride online at www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness and click on the Active Commute Week button starting May 1.

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Maternity ManagementPlan members who enroll in the UMR Maternity Management program will receive a phone call from a supportive, experienced nurse each trimester. Participation is voluntary and confidential. There’s no cost and there’s an incentive gift for enrolling in the first or second trimester.

If you’re pregnant and on the base or enhanced benefits plans, enroll today at www.umr.com.

Health Coaching ServicesWellness classes, support and coaching services are available at no cost through your medical insurance provider. Contact your PPO or HMO for a schedule and resources.

myumr.com or 1-800-207-7680

What is a health coach and why would I want one?

“The key is to want to make a change!”

-Rita Kohrman, Education Librarian

24 Hour NurseLineNurse Line is a 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week nurse telephone line that is completely confidential. When you call, you may choose to speak with a registered nurse or access the audio health library containing over 1,100 topics such as physical and emotional conditions, procedures, medications, men’s and women’s health, children’s health, and much more. Call 1-888-867-4850Nurse Line services are provided as part of the base and enhanced PPO plans at no additional cost to the members.

Weight Watchers at WorkWeight Watchers ® is a smarter way to eat and live because it works with your life instead of against it!You’ll learn how to have a healthy relationship with food so you can finally lose the weight without losing your life. Find weight-loss success right at work with Weight Watchers. You can join your current Weight Watchers at Work meeting series at any time. Enroll online at Health and Wellness

GVSU Health and Wellness continues to offer up to $120.00 taxable incentive for participation in the on-campus series!

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healthandwellness@gvsu.edu

(616) 331-2215

For more information:www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness

To register:www.gvsu.edu/seminar

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