Lavender Distillation at the Queen's Community Garden

Date

Thursday September 26, 2024
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Queen's Community Garden, behind Jeffery Hall

Join us at the Queen's Community Garden for a unique and aromatic experience with The Lavender Queen owner, Constance Lowry. Discover the art of lavender distillation as Constance demonstrates the process of extracting essential oils from lavender. This hands-on session will guide you through each step of the distillation process, allowing you to witness how the calming essence of lavender is captured. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the versatility and benefits of lavender, ask questions, and enjoy the serene atmosphere of our beautiful community garden. A perfect event for flower lovers and anyone interested in natural wellness!

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Appreciation and Recognition - Creating Change: Facilitating Policy Development

Date

Wednesday October 9, 2024
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Location

Online

This virtual workshop will focus on learning how to engage decision makers in reviewing appreciation and recognition employee suggestions, against evidence or practice-based approaches for policies and procedures.

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Appreciation and Recognition: Creating Awareness

Date

Thursday September 26, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Location

Online

In this 90-minute virtual session you will learn how to lead a team discussion to address recognition and appreciation in the workplace through creating team awareness.

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The Importance of Unplugging in a Virtual World

Date

Tuesday October 1, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Online

A one-hour virtual awareness session that provides practical takeaways in a flexible timeframe, to assist you with unplugging in a virtual world.

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What's Buzzing at Queen's

Date

Thursday August 15, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Victoria Hall - Room A011

Honeybees offer fascinating insights into the environment, biology, ecology, and local food systems. Come join the Queen’s Honeybees for a meet and greet with presentation by Theresa Couto and Alexandra Pedersen.

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$5.00 Friday BBQ

Date

Friday August 23, 2024
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Location

Behind Mackintosh-Corry Hall, adjacent to Tindall Field

Through the help of the generous funding of the BeWell Grant, the very popular $5.00 Friday BBQ is back for a limited time. Please join us on Friday August 23 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 STAFF 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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$5.00 Friday BBQ

Date

Friday August 16, 2024
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Location

Behind Mackintosh-Corry Hall, adjacent to Tindall Field

Through the help of the generous funding of the BeWell Grant, the very popular $5.00 Friday BBQ is back for a limited time. Please join us on Friday August 16, 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 STAFF 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 have registered and are unable to attend, we would appreciate you cancelling your registration, to avoid food waste and to allow others to attend.

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$5.00 Friday BBQ

Date

Friday August 9, 2024
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Location

Behind Mackintosh-Corry Hall, adjacent to Tindall Field

Through the help of the generous funding of the BeWell Grant, the very popular $5.00 Friday BBQ is back for a limited time. Please join us on Friday August 9, 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 STAFF 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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Harvesting Event at the Community Garden

Date

Thursday August 29, 2024
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Location

Queen's Community Garden behind Jeffery Hall

Join the Gardening 4 Joy Team in harvesting the produce that was planted in the Community Garden earlier this summer.

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Wellness Walk

Date

Thursday August 22, 2024
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Meet in front of Fleming Hall

Take care of your Mental Health with a Wellness Walk! As part of our commitment to employee well-being, join us for a rejuvenating stroll along Queen's sidewalks. Take a well-deserved break and immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings. In just 25 to 30 minutes, recharge your mind and body, promoting mental wellness through movement and connection with nature. Let's prioritize mental health together by embracing this opportunity to destress, unwind, and foster a culture of well-being in our workplace. Don't miss out on this!

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