Join us for a dynamic one-hour session led by OD&L Consultant, Marina Darling, where you'll uncover practical tips, effective strategies, and solutions to common productivity challenges. This interactive session offers the chance to learn, share successes, and take away actionable insights to streamline your workflow and enhance your productivity.

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Participants will have access to the Queen's Observatory facilities which include the main Celestron 14” telescope, small solar telescopes, and the video screening room. Astronomers in the screening room and Observatory dome will present the foundations of astronomical research, Observatory operations, and hot topics in astrophysics (such as recent discoveries with the James Webb Space Telescope). Weather permitting, observations of the Sun will also be made using telescopes on the outdoor deck. Join us for this enjoyable event, we hope to see you there!

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Improving psychological health and safety is a process of continual improvement. Everyone needs to be involved. The discussion in this session focuses on the preferred approaches to recognizing the good work you do.

It is about developing constructive approaches for recognizing individual and team accomplishments from day to day. Effective recognition would support each of us to feel good about the work we are doing. Please come prepared to make a positive contribution by thinking about the type of recognition you would appreciate the most.

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Join us for an inspiring keynote address by Chancellor Shelagh Rogers, as she shares her personal wellness journey. With remarkable honesty, Chancellor Rogers will speak about living with mental illness and how she continues to thrive, offering hope and encouragement to those facing similar challenges. Her journey reflects resilience and strength, and her story is a testament to the power of community and self-compassion. This session is a unique opportunity to hear from one of Canada's most respected advocates for mental health and wellness. Don't miss it!

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The Queen's Health Sciences (QHS) Belonging Series is a new initiative to help promote an inclusive culture and a stronger sense of belonging across the faculty. Supported through Queen's BeWell Grant, these events for QHS staff and faculty give everyone a chance to build stronger connections with colleagues and enjoy some fun activities throughout the academic year. 

Evidence has shown that laughter is a great form of stress relief. Join us for some 'laughter at work' with local comedic entertainers hosted by Rowena Whey, one of Kingston's top drag queen performers who is sure to keep you in stitches. 

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Dahlias are one of the most sought-after cut flowers in the floral industry today. They are prolific bloomers and come in every size, shape, and colour you can imagine. What many people do not know is that these coveted flowers are surprisingly easy to grow and can be successfully cultivated in a variety of conditions by following a few simple tips and tricks.

During the workshop, participants will learn:

• How to identify different types of dahlias
• When to plant and dig up dahlia tubers
• How to care for dahlias during the growing season
• Common dahlia pests and diseases
• Tips and tricks for getting high-quality blooms

You do not need any floral or gardening experience to attend and enjoy the workshop. The workshop is for anyone who loves dahlias and would like to grow their own! Weather dependent, participants will be able to take some dahlia blooms home with them to enjoy.

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World Mental Health Day is October 10. This year's theme is, 'It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace'. To support this day, we will offer a session on 'Putting Balance on the Agenda'. This session is meant to create a discussion about addressing and improving balance in the workplace. There are a number of take away resources to assist with balance in the workplace for both employees and leaders.

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Join us for an interactive Flower Bouquet Workshop! Hosted by Gardening 4Joy, this session will teach you the basics of flower arranging while highlighting some of the beautiful flowers grown in the Queen's Community Garden.

Spots are limited, so sign up early!

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Through the help of the generous funding of the BeWell Grant, the very popular $5.00 Friday BBQ is back for one last time. Please join us on Friday October 18, to enjoy a delicious lunchtime BBQ meal and to come together on campus to connect and socialize with others through a shared meal. You must pre-register for this event, and you must bring your proof of registration and your employee ID to the event to obtain the $5.00 deal. If you are not pre-registered, you will not qualify to take part in the event.

If you are unable to attend, after you have registered, we would appreciate it if you could please cancel your registration to avoid food waste and to allow others to attend.

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People commonly understand productivity as a variety of things in a variety of fields. Being productive is not just limited to finishing your work, but organizing your tasks, building relationships within the office, and being able to manage your time effectively, as well as learning new skills, such as multitasking and being able to block out distractions. Everyone can learn ways to be more productive. This class will give you tips and pointers on how to be more productive at work each day.

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