Understanding Your University Pension: UPP Portal Demo and Q&A

Date

Thursday April 23, 2026
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Location

Online

Join experts from the University Pension Plan (UPP) for a live demo of the MyUPP Portal and learn how to make the most of your pension tools.

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Life Beyond Digital Devices (TELUS Health)

Date

Thursday April 23, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Online

Feeling constantly “online”? Step back, reset, and reclaim your time in a world that never stops buzzing. In today's hyper-connected world, the pressure to stay plugged in 24/7 can take a significant toll on our mental health, productivity, and overall wellbeing. Join us for a session designed to help you better understand the impact of constant connectivity and regain control over your digital habits.

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Triple Threat – Fitness Session

Date

Tuesday April 28, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

ARC Studio 4

Core. Cardio. Strength. This class is the perfect mix, designed to target your major muscle groups, agility, and cardiovascular endurance. No matter your experience or fitness level, this class is for you. Suitable for all participant levels. Please note that registration opens two days in advance of each session. 

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Full Body Strength - Fitness Session

Date

Thursday April 23, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

ARC Studio 1

Get full-body toned with this resistance-based exercise class. Combining high repetition with unique full-body exercises allows you to build lean muscles and burn maximal calories! This class is easily modifiable for all levels and abilities. Please note that registration opens two days in advance for each session. 

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Ask a Master Gardener - Live Education Session

Date

Thursday April 16, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Online

Looking to deepen your connection with the natural world or build confidence in your gardening journey? Join the Ask a Master Gardener weekly live sessions, offered by the 1000 Islands Master Gardeners, and explore practical, science-based approaches to gardening that support sustainability, biodiversity, and environmental wellbeing. These sessions feature experienced horticulture volunteers who share their knowledge through themed discussions, real-life applications, and live Q&A. Whether you are new to gardening or looking to expand your approach, these sessions offer accessible and meaningful learning opportunities.

April 16 session topic: Drought Tolerant Plants

Zoom link to access the sessions: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VA5tG8sISNa1Y8c2IG2wEA 

Ask a Master Gardener - Live Education Session

Date

Thursday April 9, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Online

Looking to deepen your connection with the natural world or build confidence in your gardening journey? Join the Ask a Master Gardener weekly live sessions, offered by the 1000 Islands Master Gardeners, and explore practical, science-based approaches to gardening that support sustainability, biodiversity, and environmental wellbeing. These sessions feature experienced horticulture volunteers who share their knowledge through themed discussions, real-life applications, and live Q&A. Whether you are new to gardening or looking to expand your approach, these sessions offer accessible and meaningful learning opportunities.

April 9 session topic: Fun with Botanical Latin - Does Pronunciation Matter? 

Zoom link to access the sessions: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VA5tG8sISNa1Y8c2IG2wEA 

Environmental Health & Safety: Supporting Healthy, Sustainable Workplaces

Date

Monday April 27, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Online

Safety, sustainability, and wellbeing are more connected than we think. Join us to explore how Environmental Health & Safety practices contribute to healthier people, workplaces, and campus environments.

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Training Strong: Men’s Health, Fitness & Performance

Date

Tuesday November 24, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Alumni Lounge (Meeting Room 1) in ARC North

Strength, fitness, and performance play a critical role in long-term men’s health, from physical function and injury prevention to mental resilience and energy at work. This session offers practical, evidence-informed guidance tailored to men’s health across adulthood.

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Strength Training Fundamentals: Technique, Movement & Q&A

Date

Thursday May 21, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

High Performance Centre (ARC South: Basement of Mitchell Hall)

Movement is medicine, and strength training can play a powerful role in supporting mental health, stress management, and resilience. This hands-on session connects the benefits of physical fitness with mental wellbeing in a practical way, and will focus on foundational strength training movements while highlighting how physical activity supports mental health, focus, mood, and stress regulation. Colin will guide participants through key movement patterns, discuss proper technique, and explain how strength training can be adapted for different bodies, goals, and comfort levels.

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Reconnect and Thrive: Nature, Farm Animals, and the Path to Wellbeing

Date

Tuesday April 21, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Online

Step away from the day-to-day and reconnect with what grounds us. Join us for a virtual visit to Topsy Farms and explore how nature, animals, and land-based living can support wellbeing, resilience, and connection.

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