Water. Connect. Harvest.

Date

Tuesday August 5, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

New Garden Beds behind Nicol Hall (near the walking path)

Looking for a simple way to de-stress, get outdoors, and build community? Join us for Water. Connect. Harvest. – a weekly drop-in gardening hour running throughout the harvest season! 

  • Water the garden beds
  • Harvest fresh produce (take what’s ripe home for your salad!)
  • Connect with colleagues and nature
  • Admire the flowers and photograph them!

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just curious, you’re welcome to drop by anytime during the hour. Come solo or bring a friend!

This is an informal, self-paced event. The weekly drop-in gardening hour will run every Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. until the end of September.

This event is organized and facilitated by Gardens 4 Joy, an initiative that aims to help foster the wellbeing of the Queen’s community through gardening.

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Delving into Dahlias: A Workshop for Flower Enthusiasts

Date

Wednesday August 13, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

MacCorry - FSLF Seminar Room B176

Discover the beauty and ease of growing dahlias, one of the most popular and versatile cut flowers in the floral industry. Join Erin, a passionate gardener with over 15 years of experience, as she shares essential tips for cultivating these stunning blooms. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just love flowers, this workshop will teach you how to identify dahlia varieties, plant and care for them, and manage pests. Plus, weather permitting, take home some gorgeous Dahlia blooms to enjoy! No experience necessary. Just a love for flowers!

Spots are limited, so sign up early.

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Water. Connect. Harvest.

Date

Tuesday July 29, 2025
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Location

New Garden Beds behind Nicol Hall (near the walking path)

Looking for a simple way to de-stress, get outdoors, and build community? Join us for Water. Connect. Harvest. – a weekly drop-in gardening hour running throughout the harvest season! 

  • Water the garden beds
  • Harvest fresh produce (take what’s ripe home for your salad!)
  • Connect with colleagues and nature
  • Admire the flowers and photograph them!

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just curious, you’re welcome to drop by anytime during the hour. Come solo or bring a friend!

This is an informal, self-paced event. Please register to help us plan the watering schedule. The weekly drop-in gardening hour will run every Tuesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. until September. 

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Barre Fitness Session

Date

Tuesday August 12, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

ARC Studio 1

This class emphasizes precise movements to activate, isolate, and stabilize core muscles. This class is great for improving posture, flexibility, balance and strength, to help you stay strong throughout your workweek. The class is a mixture of beginner and intermediate exercises and options will be given for all levels.

Please note that registration opens 2 days before each session.

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Spin Fitness Session

Date

Tuesday August 26, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

ARC Cycle Studio

Challenge yourself with this great cardio conditioning class! Instructors will lead you through a variety of challenging rides including hills, sprints and team riding all set to great motivating music. Suitable for all levels of rider.

Please note that registration opens 2 days before each session.

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Zumba Fitness Session

Date

Wednesday August 20, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

ARC Studio 4

This easy to follow Latin-inspired dance fitness class will sculpt and tone your body with non-stop, calorie burning, and high-energy fun! This class is great for all and brings together movement and music for an exciting workout! No dance experience required. 

Please note that registration opens 2 days before each session.

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Lunch & Connect: Building Social Wellness at Work

Date

Thursday August 14, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Stauffer Library Terrace – access through the Fireplace Reading Room

Looking to recharge through meaningful conversation and new connections? Join us for Lunch & Connect, an informal Thrive 365 session designed to nurture social wellbeing in the workplace.

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Working Mobile

Date

Tuesday August 26, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Online

The modern workplace is wherever you are! With this increased flexibility comes the need for thoughtful strategies to stay productive, set healthy boundaries, and communicate effectively in virtual environments. In this interactive 1-hour session, participants will explore key trends in mobile and remote work while gaining tools to navigate the challenges and opportunities of working outside a traditional office.

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Making Time Work for You

Date

Thursday August 21, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Online

Do your days feel overloaded or fragmented? Are you constantly juggling priorities, only to end the day feeling like you’ve barely made a dent? This webinar will help you shift from feeling overwhelmed to in control by exploring strategies that make the most of your time, even when it feels like there isn’t enough of it. Learn to take charge of your priorities, minimize distractions, and work more intentionally.

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Setting and Achieving Your Goals

Date

Monday August 11, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Online

Goal setting isn’t just for the new year. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, strengthen personal habits, or pursue long-deferred aspirations, this session offers practical tools to help you move from intention to achievement.

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