Active Living at Queen’s: Athletics & Recreation Programs for Staff and Faculty

Date

Wednesday April 22, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Online

Discover how Athletics & Recreation can support your wellbeing, right where you work. Join Queen’s Athletics & Recreation for an engaging online session highlighting the facilities, programs, and membership options available to staff and faculty. From fitness and aquatics to recreation, youth programs, and Gaels athletics, learn how easy it is to build movement, connection, and balance into your work and life at Queen’s.

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The Craft Collective: DIY Sugar Scrubs

Date

Thursday March 12, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Take a mindful break and get creative with us! Join The Craft Collective for a relaxing, hands-on wellbeing session. Learn how to make your own natural sugar scrub, enjoy a calming creative activity, and connect with colleagues in a welcoming space. Spots are limited, so register early to secure your place!

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Women's Wellness: A Nutrition Guide to Optimal Health

Date

Wednesday March 4, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Online

Nourish your health at every stage of life. This session explores how nutrition supports hormonal balance, energy, and long-term wellbeing, from early adulthood through menopause. Discover practical, realistic strategies to support your health, build sustainable eating habits, and feel your best, wherever you are in your journey.

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Thriving After Birth: Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep During the First Year Postpartum

Date

Thursday March 26, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Online

The first year after birth brings significant physical, emotional, and lifestyle changes. This supportive, research-informed session shares practical guidance from the Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep Throughout the First Year Postpartum to help nurture recovery, energy, and overall wellbeing. Open to Queen’s employees who are postpartum, supporting someone postpartum, or interested in female experiences and postpartum health.

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Social Wellness Trivia Hour

Date

Monday February 23, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Online

Take a break from your day and join colleagues for a fun and interactive Social Wellness Trivia Hour. Participants will compete in small teams of 3-4 in a live trivia session that blends learning, laughter, and connection.

Trivia questions will cover a mix of:

  • Queen's history & fun facts
  • Wellbeing myths and truths
  • Pop culture favorites

As a bonus, Tim Hortons coffee gift cards will be awarded to winning teams, because social connection is even better with coffee.

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Speed Friending @ Queen’s

Date

Wednesday February 18, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Mackintosh-Corry Hall, B176 Seminar Room

Speed Friending @ Queen's is an in-person social wellness experience designed to help employees connect in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Inspired by the concept of speed networking, but with a friendlier, more human twist, participants will engage in a series of 5-minute rotating conversations with fellow colleagues. Light, inclusive conversation prompts will be provided to help break the ice without putting anyone on the spot. The format removes the awkwardness of traditional networking and creates an energetic, engaging space where connections can form naturally.

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All Levels Yoga – Fitness Session

Date

Tuesday February 24, 2026
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 registration opens two days in advance of each fitness session. 

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Zumba - Fitness Session

Date

Thursday February 12, 2026
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 registration opens two days in advance of each fitness session. 

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Barre – Fitness Session

Date

Thursday February 5, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

ARC Studio 4

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 mix of beginner and intermediate exercises and options will be given for all levels. Please note registration opens two days in advance of each fitness session. 

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Push-Up Challenge

Start Date

Thursday February 5, 2026

End Date

Friday February 27, 2026

Time

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

Flexible and self-paced, virtual or in-person

Join the push for better mental health! Take on the Push-Up Challenge this February and move your body, connect with colleagues, and support mental health awareness - one push at a time.

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