Queen’s employees can enjoy a free coffee, tea, or hot chocolate at one of the university’s participating food outlets on Friday, November 8, courtesy of the Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor. Reusable mugs are encouraged. Participating locations include:

• The Lazy Scholar, Victoria Hall
• Location 21, David C. Smith House
• MC2, Mackintosh Corry
• Library Café, Stauffer Library
• Goodes Café, Goodes Hall
• Wally’s, Botterell Hall
• Student Street Express/Jean Royce Barista, Jean Royce Hall

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

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Join us for an informative session on foot care with Amy Chapman, where you'll learn how to keep your feet healthy, active, and comfortable for life. This one-hour presentation will cover essential topics such as proper footwear, conservative treatment options for common foot conditions like plantar fasciitis and knee osteoarthritis, and special care for those living with diabetes. Amy will also share practical tips for choosing the right shoes for your lifestyle and introduce some non-invasive solutions like orthotics and bracing.

Don’t miss this chance to empower yourself with knowledge about foot care and walk away with actionable tips to keep you on your feet! Plus, there will be a Q&A and show-and-tell of foot care products to round out the session.

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Join us this Halloween for a haunted walk tour of the Queen's University Campus.

There are few places more historic, charming, and haunted in Canada than Queen's University. There are eerie tales of student grave robbers, professors reaching out from the beyond, heists gone wrong and streets shrouded in mystery. We've never told these stories before and can't wait to share them with our guests. You won't hear spine-tingling and heart-pounding tales like these on the regular campus tours. Join us for the Ghosts of Queen's University and graduate with a degree in the supernatural!

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Join us this Halloween for a haunted walk tour of the Queen's University Campus.

There are few places more historic, charming, and haunted in Canada than Queen's University. There are eerie tales of student grave robbers, professors reaching out from the beyond, heists gone wrong and streets shrouded in mystery. We've never told these stories before and can't wait to share them with our guests. You won't hear spine-tingling and heart-pounding tales like these on the regular campus tours. Join us for the Ghosts of Queen's University and graduate with a degree in the supernatural!

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Join us for a 3D printing workshop at SparQ Studios Makerspace. SparQ Studios is a makerspace and design studio that provides a wide range of tools, machinery, knowledge, and expertise so that you can bring your idea into a physical form.

Practical run-through where the workshop attendee(s) will:

• find a 3D model on the internet
• use the software to “slice” a 3D model
• take the .gcode file and physically interact with the printer
• load/unload the filament and start printing their file

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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.

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Join us for an energizing Line Dance session with Nomusa Mngoma during Thrive Week! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking for a fun way to stay active, this session is perfect for everyone. Come and experience the joy of movement, connect with your colleagues, and boost your wellbeing—all while learning some new dance moves! No prior experience is necessary—just bring your energy and enthusiasm!

Don't miss this chance to have fun, get active, and thrive together!

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Join us for an empowering session with Jenn Abbatiello, founder of Your Transformed Family, as she shares actionable strategies to help you thrive as a parent. Parenting can be challenging, but Jenn’s approach will give you the tools to become a confident leader in your child’s life. In this 60-minute session, learn how to support your child’s development and reduce overwhelm.

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your parenting journey and build a strong connection with your child!

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Belonging and social connection are one of the four pillars of the Employee Wellbeing Road Map. It is important to recognize that strong, active and inclusive interpersonal connectedness plays a vital role in our personal wellbeing, and in sustaining a vital community. Please join us for a virtual coffee break, to meet other colleagues, and join in a meaningful conversation, while taking the time to colour! Colouring is a known activity to relax the brain and improve brain function. Colouring sheets will be provided, or you can bring your own colouring books. Please remember to also bring your crayons, markers or coloured pencils.

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Led by our TELUS EFAP representative who will introduce you to the wide array of services offered through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), TELUS Health. This program is designed with your wellbeing in mind, providing confidential and compassionate support for you and your family members.

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