National Gardening Day
2025-04-14
Bring a plant into the office or take time after work to garden!

Monroe Community College 12-Week Transformation Program
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Week 12 of 12. Pre-registration was required.

National High Five Day
2025-04-17
Show your team spirt by giving a high-five to a co-worker!

Kelly’s Choice Healthy Items Wellness Wagon
2025-04-22 11:00 - 13:00
Kelly’s Choice Healthy Items Wellness Wagon will be located in the Brighton Room from 11am to 1pm.

Flashback Friday
2025-04-25
Share an old photo with a co-worker!

Pay it Forward Day
2025-04-28
Do something kind for someone – just because!

Nutrition & Weight Mgmt - Part 3
2025-04-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Empire Room
Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth

In this last session, we will look at various ways to incorporate sweets and desserts into your diet. We will discuss ideas for creating desserts that are more nutrient dense and lower in calories than traditional dessert items.

Some of these ideas include easy-to-make fruit-based desserts, modifying baked goods to have less fat and sugar, and selecting store bought items that can fit into an overall healthy diet. Recipes and resources will be provided. Participants are encouraged to share their own recipes and ideas for healthy desserts.

From the last session, resources on the best way to store fruits and vegetables will also be provided.

Reserve your seat for Nutrition & Weight Management: Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth

You Grow Girl!
2025-06-02 12:30 - 13:30 | North Atrium
Aloe and welcome to another installment of You Grow Girl; brought to you by the Wellness Council.

Come plant, eat and connect with fellow colleagues.

Who:

You; all are welcome.

What:

Plant: Veggies and herbs! Pick your favorites and transplant them into a pot.
Eat: Snacks from Sodexo or the herbs you will be planting.
Connect: Build community with your fellow colleagues.

Where/When:

Brighton Campus: Monday, June 2nd, 12:30 to 1:30 pm, North Atrium (by theatre)
Downtown Campus: Thursday, June 5th, 12:30 to 1:30 pm, High Falls Room

Stop by anythyme between 12:30 and 1:30 pm.

Why:

Nothing beets leafing the office and getting your hands jalepen-the dirt.

How:

RSVP online, and make a friend RSVP. Don’t have a friend? Meet one here!

You Grow Girl!
2025-06-05 12:30 - 13:30 | High Falls Room, Downtown Campus
Aloe and welcome to another installment of You Grow Girl; brought to you by the Wellness Council.

Come plant, eat and connect with fellow colleagues.

Who:

You; all are welcome.

What:

Plant: Veggies and herbs! Pick your favorites and transplant them into a pot.
Eat: Snacks from Sodexo or the herbs you will be planting.
Connect: Build community with your fellow colleagues.

Where/When:

Brighton Campus:
Monday, June 2nd, 12:30 to 1:30 pm
North Atrium (by theatre)
Downtown Campus:
Thursday, June 5th, 12:30 to 1:30 pm
High Falls Room

Stop by anythyme between 12:30 and 1:30 pm.

Why:

Nothing beets leafing the office and getting your hands jalepen-the dirt.

How:

RSVP online, and make a friend RSVP. Don’t have a friend? Meet one here!

We hope you turn-ip!

Jordan Rapp
Wellness Council
05/28/2025

Strawberry Moon
2025-06-11
June 11th is the Strawberry Moon – marking the season of ripening strawberries at 3:44am

Creating your own Coaster
2025-06-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Brighton Room
Wednesday, June 18th 11-1pm in the Brighton Room – highlight – creating your own coaster
The Welcome Wagon will be there and we will have cork rounds and markers for creating your own coaster along with our non-perishable items.

Wellness Wagon
2025-09-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 13:00
Visiting varied offices from 10am to 12pm and from 12pm to 1pm in the Brighton room.

Welcome Walk with the Tribune Trailblazers
2025-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Atrium
Meet in the Atrium for a Welcome Walk with the Tribune Trailblazers! We will be walking from 12pm to 1pm.

Register to Walk

Get in gear for the 5K, another practice walk with the Tribune Trailblazers
2025-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Outside the PAC center (near pool)
The Annual 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships is almost here. For anyone who wants to do more walking ahead, we are hosting another group practice walk. The goal is to prepare for the 5K together, regardless of which team anyone is on. We are aiming to walk outside and get at least a mile in.

On Tuesday, September 23rd at noon we are meeting in the PAC center outside of the pool.

Registration appreciated: Wellness Walk Online Registration

Craft Club
2025-09-23 17:15 - 19:00 | Career Services Library 3-108
September 23 from 5:15 to 7:00pm
Project: Sea Glass Framed Art

A decorative framed artwork rests on a textured beige blanket. The wooden frame features a beaded border and encloses an arrangement of six small birds crafted from colored glass pieces in shades of blue, green, yellow, and clear. Each bird is perched on a wine cork, with simple black lines representing their legs and an orange triangle representing their beaks. Above the birds, several small black bird silhouettes appear to be flying. A starfish is affixed to the bottom right corner of the frame.

Register for the Sea Glass Framed Art Project

Tribune Trailblazers Walk
2025-10-13 12:45 - 13:45 | Building 12 Atrium near the Theater
Join the Tribune Trailblazers as they will be doing a campus walk with the school’s therapy dog as their honorary guest.

Location: Bldg. 12 Atrium near Theatre
Time: 12:45
Date: 10/13

Register for the Walk

Financial Presentation #1 - Making Your Money Go Further
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Empire Room
Topic 1: Making Your Money Go Further with Paul Hutchings and Ryan Miller

This presentation will serve as an introduction to financial wellness, tailored for all ages.

Key takeaways will include:

Creating a step-by-step plan for building financial freedom
Building and maintaining a budget
Paying off debt
Saving and investing
Protecting your plan

Register for the Making Your Money Go Further Session

Craft Club
2025-10-23 17:15 - 19:00 | Career Services Library 3-108
October 23 from 5:15 to 7:00pm
Project: Fall Lantern project

Description: A decorative lantern with a black frame and arched windows is displayed on a textured beige blanket. Inside the lantern, a lit scene showcases bright yellow sunflowers set against a white background with intersecting black lines. The top of the lantern is decorated with autumn-themed elements, including artificial orange and brown leaves, acorns, and straw-like material.

Registration Coming Soon!

Mindful Lunch - Healthy Cooking and Employee Wellness
2025-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Building 3, Room 146
Join the students of FSA 108 for a Mindful Lunch. MCC’s own Renee Dimino and Terry Shamblin will guide you through a reflective dining experience, as you enjoy a healthy vegetarian menu created and prepared by the students of the FSA 108 Healthy Cooking class. Mindful Eating is about focusing on the dining experience while you eat, including the colors, textures, and flavors of the delicious food. Dining in a non-distracting environment allows everyone to savor every bite of their meal and to consider their food choices while they eat.

To give you a sense of how our experience will unfold, here is the path we will be taking together:

12:00 to 12:05 Arriving and settling in
12:05 Meal Gatha and invitation to begin our buffet lunch in silence
12:05 to 12:30 Mindful eating in silence
12:30 to 12:50 Dessert and discussion of the experience of mindful eating

The lunch is on Friday October 24 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in Food for Thought (building 3 room 146).

Tickets are $5 per person and may be purchased at Food For Thought restaurant from October 6 to October 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or by contacting the Hospitality Office at (585) 292-2542.

Financial Presentation - Planning for Retirement & Building Financial Wellness for Today & Tomorrow
2025-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Empire Room
Topic 2: Planning for Retirement with Paul Hutchings and Ryan Miller
This presentation will focus on individuals nearing retirement.

We’ll ensure this session has minimal overlap from Topic 1, so attendees can benefit from both presentations.

Key takeaways will include:

Setting and achieving lifestyle goals
Stress-testing plans for longevity
Setting up tax-efficient income streams
Designing investment strategies tailored to individual risk tolerances
Protecting assets and estate planning

Topic 2: Building Financial Wellness for Today & Tomorrow
This presentation will offer a clear, goal-driven approach to financial planning, helping participants assess where they stand and identify practical next steps.

Highlights include:

How to set and achieve meaningful lifestyle goals
Ways to design investments strategies aligned with your risk comfort
An age-specific guide for each decade from your 20s through your 60s, focusing on:

Key priorities that shouldn’t be overlooked
The most common pitfalls and how to avoid them
How to build (or catch up) on savings and investments
Opportunities that could make a significant long-term impact

Register for a Planning for Retirement & Building Financial Wellness Session

Financial Presentation - Planning for Retirement with Paul Hutchings and Ryan Miller
2025-10-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Empire Room

Carbohydrates – Fact vs. Fiction
2025-10-31 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Empire Room
Carbohydrates – Fact vs. Fiction with Michelle Bartell
Separating Science from Myth to Empower Your Nutrition Choices

Carbohydrates are often at the center of heated debates in health, wellness, and diet culture. From fad diets that advocate cutting out carbs entirely to articles that tout their necessity for energy and brain function, it is easy to get lost in the swirl of conflicting information. In this session we will separate myths from scientific evidence, providing participants with the clarity needed to make informed dietary choices.

Topics will include:

The fundamentals of carbohydrates, including simple and complex carbs, fiber, and how they differ in function and health impact.
Common misconceptions, such as “carbs make you gain weight” or “all carbs are bad.”
Explore how carbohydrates fuel our bodies and contribute to overall well-being.
Review the latest research on carbohydrates’ role in diabetes, heart health, and digestive health.
Whole vs. Refined Carbohydrates: Discover the differences between whole grains and refined carbs, and their respective impacts on health.
Low-Carb Diets: Get the facts on popular low-carb diets like keto and paleo—what does the science say about their long-term health effects?
Q&A Session

Register for a Carbohydrates – Fact vs. Fiction session

Employee Pickleball
2025-10-31 12:15 - 13:45 | Gymnasium, Building 10
MCC Employee Wellness jumps into another session of Pickleball! No matter your knowledge or ability you are welcome to play. Join in for a single game or a full session. We ask those that may know the rules of play to share their knowledge and experience with those who may be new to the sport.

Time: 12:15pm to 1:45pm
Where: Gymnasium, building 10
What: Open Pickleball

Pickleball equipment is available for use. Feel free to bring your spouse. A waiver will need to be completed upon arrival if one hasn’t already been filled out. Please consider warming up before play, wearing athletic clothing and footwear, as well as bringing a water bottle to hydrate.

Employee Pickleball
2025-11-07 12:15 - 13:45 | Gymnasium, Building 10
Employee Pickleball
MCC Employee Wellness jumps into another session of Pickleball! No matter your knowledge or ability you are welcome to play. Join in for a single game or a full session. We ask those that may know the rules of play to share their knowledge and experience with those who may be new to the sport.

Time: 12:15pm to 1:45pm
Where: Gymnasium, building 10
What: Open Pickleball

Pickleball equipment is available for use. Feel free to bring your spouse. A waiver will need to be completed upon arrival if one hasn’t already been filled out. Please consider warming up before play, wearing athletic clothing and footwear, as well as bringing a water bottle to hydrate.
