Wellbeing is a lifelong journey…start TODAY!!
Today’s the day for time dedicated to YOU! Hope to see everyone out and about enjoying time with your colleagues and friends and being WELL!
Serenity Day Spa will be providing free 15 minute chair massages between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Call or text 903.891.3500 to schedule yours! There may be opportunities for walk-ins should you happen by and a spot is open! Enjoy lunch and happy hour compliments of live well…small steps to wellbeing!
Below is the list of all sessions with descriptions and locations:
Session | Presenter | Session # | Description | Location | ||||
1 | Five Fountains Fitness Trail | Pres O’Day | 1 (10:30- 11:45) | Back by popular demand! Perform a different exercise at each of the five fountains on campus. There will be lots of modifications for varying fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothes and your sneakers. Bring a towel! | Meet at Ida Green fountain | |||
2 | Self-Defense | Rick Arnold | 1 (10:30 – 11:45) | Participatory course | Sid Richardson Gym | |||
3 | No More ‘Dear Diary’: Journaling for Real People | Lisha Storey | 1 (10:30- 11:45) | Journaling can be an effective way to manage stress and anxiety, boost your creativity, and keep a record of your experiences. Learn about techniques and resources for cultivating your own journaling practice. | Writing Center in Abell Library | |||
4 | Knife Making 101 | Bob Filander | 1 (10:30- 11:45) | Learn the art of knife making in this show and tell session. | WCC 254 | |||
5 | Birdwatching | Wayne Meyer | 1 (10:30 – 11:45) | Join ‘birders of a feather’ for a fun and educational stroll around campus with birding expert Wayne Meyer! | IDEA 229 | |||
6 | Chair Massage | Serenity Day Spa | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | 15 minute chair massage; call 903.891.3500 to schedule! | WCC lobby (by revolving door) | |||
Sandwiches in the Pub | 11:45 – 1:00 | Register for and attend at least 2 sessions and have lunch on us! Enjoy the music of some of Austin College’s finest while you partake of a healthy lunch. | Pub | |||||
1 | Pottery Painting | Becky Pickle | 2 (1:00 – 2:30)* | Item and paint provided…fired off site at Pickles and Pottery Class limited to 20! | 2nd floor Forster Art | |||
2 | Guided Meditation | Krista Walton | 2 (1:00 – 2:30) | Remove stress and replace it with a dose of inner peace! | TBD | |||
3 | Backyard Chickens | Lisa Holloway | 2 (1:00 – 2:30) | Curious about chickens? This is a crash course in backyard raising and caring for these modern day dinos! | WCC 254 | |||
4 | Chair Massage | Serenity Day Spa | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | 15 minute chair massage; call/text 903.891-3500 to schedule! | WCC Lobby (by revolving door) | |||
5 | IDEA Center Tour | Steve Goldsmith/Kim Snipes | 2 (1:00 -2:30) | Learn about the college’s flagship science building including ADA accessible features. Tour also includes the exterior native plant landscaping. | IDEA Center Lobby | |||
1 | Advanced EXCEL Training | Thomas Carter | 3 (2:30 – 4:00) | Join fellow EXCEL users to learn advanced tips and tricks to make your life easier! | SISD Classroom | |||
2 | Photography | Cary Wacker/Nick Hummert | 3 (2:30 – 4:00) | Everything about photography you never knew you needed to know! | WCC 254 | |||
3 | Pottery Painting | Becky Pickle | 3 (2:30 – 4:00)* | Item and paint provided…fired off site at Pickles and Pottery. Class limited to 20! | 2nd floor Forster Art | |||
4 | Chair Massage | Serenity Day Spa | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | 15 minute chair massage; call/text 903.891-3500 to schedule! | WCC lobby (by revolving door) | |||
5 | Ken Po | Cece O’Day | 3 (2:30 – 4:00) | A no-impact kickboxing, punch-throwing workout…great for all fitness levels! | Sid Richardson Gym | |||
HAPPY HOUR | ALL | 4 (4:00 – 5:00) | Appetizers provided and cash bar! | Pouch |