Survive and Thrive: Perimenopause (Thrive Week)

Date

Tuesday November 4, 2025
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location

Mackintosh-Corry Hall, B176 Seminar Room

This interactive workshop will shine a light on the realities of perimenopause and menopause. These natural transitions can impact every aspect of life - physical, emotional, and social - yet they are often misunderstood or overlooked. In this session, Emily West Cummins-Wood will provide practical knowledge, normalize the experience, and share empowering strategies to help participants not just navigate the changes but truly thrive through them.

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Empowered with Mindfulness: OMAK with The Buddhist Nuns (Thrive Week)

Date

Tuesday November 4, 2025
9:00 am - 10:30 am

Location

Online

Give yourself a moment to recalibrate and center yourself. In this online session, Buddhist nuns from Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute will bring you through a journey of self-discovery through the concept of OMAK: a tool to find value in our surroundings and ourselves.

With a focus on self-compassion, they will explore how OMAK can help us heal and feel empowered. The session will end with a guided meditation to find strength during overwhelming times.

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Putting Workload Management on the Agenda: Creating Awareness (Thrive Week)

Date

Monday November 3, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location

Online

Managing workload effectively is a common challenge across all organizations. Join us for a practical session focused on how you - and your team, if you're in a leadership role - can manage workload in a healthier, more sustainable way.

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Watercolour Flow: Finding Motivation and Connection (Thrive Week)

Date

Monday November 3, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Mackintosh-Corry Hall, B176 Seminar Room

Tap into your creativity and wellbeing in this guided watercolour session with artist Melanie Gray. Explore different techniques while reflecting on your emotions, personal motivation, and physical wellbeing. No artistic experience needed - just a willingness to express yourself!

  • A relaxing and mindful space to explore personal wellbeing
  • Guided watercolour techniques to encourage creative flow
  • A chance to connect with colleagues through art

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Yoga (Thrive Week)

Date

Monday November 3, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

ARC Studio 1

Strengthen, stretch, and sweat in this hatha-based yoga class that incorporates meditation and breath-work with classic yoga poses. With variations offered in each pose, you'll learn the foundations of yoga and find opportunities to challenge yourself in new ways. Suitable for all participant levels.

Please note that registration opens two days before each session.

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Compassion in the Workplace (Thrive Week)

Date

Monday November 3, 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

Online

Every workplace interaction has the potential to shape the culture and foster connections. Whether it’s welcoming a new colleague, supporting a team member through change, navigating a difficult conversation, or collaborating on complex projects, the way we show up for each other matters.

This session will explore how compassion can transform everyday workplace interactions, strengthen collaboration, and support resilience in times of challenge. Participants will learn practical strategies for communicating with empathy while maintaining professionalism and reflect on the importance of extending compassion to themselves as well as others.

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Thrive Keynote with Stephanie Simpson: Building Belonging and Community at Queen’s

Date

Monday November 3, 2025
8:45 am - 10:00 am

What does it mean to truly belong at Queen’s? How can we strengthen resilience and foster connection through community? Kick off Thrive Week with an inspiring in-person keynote address from Stephanie Simpson, Vice-Principal (Culture, Equity, and Inclusion) as she explores the power of belonging, inclusivity, and shared purpose in shaping our collective wellbeing.

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All Levels Yoga – Fitness Session

Date

Thursday October 30, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

ARC Studio 4

Strengthen, stretch, and sweat in this hatha-based yoga class that incorporates meditation and breath work with classic yoga poses. With variations offered in each pose, you'll learn the foundations of yoga and find opportunities to challenge yourself in new ways. Suitable for all participant levels. Please note that registration opens two days before each session.

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Indoor Cycle – Fitness Session

Date

Thursday October 23, 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 riders. Please note that registration opens two days before each session.

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Zumba - Fitness Session

Date

Thursday October 16, 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 two days before each session.

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