Join the Queen's Parents and Caregivers Village Employee Resource Group for a children's clothing swap during Thrive Week. Community members are encouraged to bring children's clothing items in good condition from 0-6 months up to size 14 (youth).

Please check your items to ensure they are free of rips and stains and are in good quality. New socks and underwear only – used items cannot be shared. Clothing will not be screened by QPCV volunteers and must be sorted by donors on size-assigned tables.

This clothing swap is open to all members of our Queen's community, including students, staff and faculty. While you are encouraged to both contribute to and receive from the swap, both are not required. Take what you need and share what you can. Any items remaining at the end of the clothing swap will be donated to a local charity benefiting women and children in need in our community.

Registration is not required, but encouraged. Drop-in opportunity!

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We all deserve to have a safe working environment. This goes beyond physical safety to psychological safety - how we interact and communicate to others. Together, we will think about the type of work environment we want to create.

In this workshop we will examine:

• The unintended consequences of what we say and do
• The assumptions we make about others
• The meaning of moral courage for our workplace

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Join us for a tour of the historic Douglas Library, where information services and resources are available for learning and research, in a space that is conducive to contemplation and collaboration. Inside of Douglas you will find W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections.

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This class emphasizes precise movements to activate, isolate, and stabilize core muscles. Great for improving posture, flexibility, balance, and strength, to help you stay strong throughout your workweek. A mixture of beginner and intermediate levels. 

Please note that registration opens two days before each session.

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Queen’s employees can enjoy a free standard coffee, tea, or hot chocolate at one of the university’s participating food outlets on Friday, November 7, courtesy of the Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor. Reusable mugs are encouraged.

Participating locations include: 

• The Lazy Scholar
• Location 21
• MC2
• Library Café
• Goodes Café
• Wally’s
• Jean Royce Hall

This promotion will be available during regular operating hours at each participating locations.

Participants will be equipped with practical tools and insights to help recognize, prevent, and begin to recover from burnout. This session moves beyond definitions and statistics to focus on actionable strategies that participants can immediately apply in their daily lives.

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Join Queen’s professors Dr. Glenda Fisk and Dr. Jacoba Lilius for an interactive session that explores the many forms of grief and how to foster a grief-literate work culture. 

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It's well known that gardening, and even just being around plants, offers numerous health and wellness benefits. Join us for a unique tour of the indoor and outdoor Biosciences Gardens where participants will be able to sow and harvest a selection of herbs and salad greens.

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Join us for a sweet exploration during our Honey Tasting event, where you'll discover the diverse world of honey - from its myriad flavours and textures, to the vital role of pollinators in its creation. Learn why honey is not just a treat, but a precious gift from nature that sustains both bees and humans. Put your detective skills to the test and see if you can detect the imposter among the honey samples. Learn about the apiary right here, on Queen’s West Campus.

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Create your own medicine bag - a meaningful wellness symbol used to hold intentions, affirmations, or small objects that support your wellbeing. This hands-on session will introduce traditional teachings while offering a deeply personal and reflective experience.

• Learn about medicine bags as wellness tools
• Create a customized bag that represents your personal journey
• Engage in a culturally enriching experience

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