Wellness Council Wagon
2026-05-13, 2026-06-03, 2026-06-18
Visiting varied offices from 10am to 12pm and from 12pm to 1pm in the Brighton room.

MCC Knit & Purl Society
2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Looking to learn a new skill or sharpen your knitting techniques? Join the MCC Knit & Purl Society for a relaxed, welcoming knitting class designed for beginners and experienced knitters alike. Whether you’re picking up needles for the first time or hoping to improve your skills, this group offers a chance to learn, create, and enjoy some midweek camaraderie. All supplies are provided, thanks to a grant from Excellus and sponsorship by Employee Wellness. All you need to bring is your energy and curiosity!

Date: Wednesdays
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Location: Room 11-105

RSVP/Interest: Email Betsy Ripton

Mindfulness for Mental Health- ESI Higher Ed EAP
2026-05-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
Mindfulness practices have shown to be helpful in reducing stress, anxiety and pain. In this session, participants will learn simple mindfulness and meditation practices to bring into everyday life to support mental well-being.

Register for the Mindfulness for Mental Health zoom

Mindfulness Meditation Sessions
2026-05-13 14:15 - 14:45 | Zoom
Spring 2026 Mindfulness Meditation Sessions Wednesdays from 2:15pm to 2:45pm on Zoom Begins January 28th All are welcome to join the MCC Mindfulness Meditation group in Spring 2026 when their schedules allow. Whether you’re interested in starting or continuing a meditation practice, this group supports each other in realizing some of the benefits of meditation, such as reducing stress, gaining perspective, practicing mindfulness, and embracing the pause. We will meet on Zoom every Wednesday that classes are in session from 2:15 to 2:45 pm. This group is free and open to all MCC students, faculty, staff, administrators, and retirees. Join MCC Mindfulness Meditation Group Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 862 3178 5823 Passcode: [REDACTED] Come late or leave early as your schedule allows. Keep your camera on or off. We are a very welcoming and supportive group. For more information, you can email Renee Dimino (rdimino@monroecc.edu) or Terry Shamblin (tshamblin@monroecc.edu). We hope to see you there!

Employee Pickleball
2026-05-15 12:15 - 13:45, 2026-08-28 12:15 - 13:45, 2026-09-11 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.

Guided Tour at Wild Wings!
2026-05-16 10:00 - 11:00 | 27 Pond Rd, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
Saturday, May 16th
Birds of Prey Facility Guided Tour: 10:00 to 11:00 am
27 Pond Rd, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472

Get ready for a wildly fun afternoon of discovery and conservation! Join us for a learning-filled event supporting our winged neighbors and the native small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians that share our ecosystem.

The adventure begins with a guided tour of the Wild Wings Birds of Prey facility, where you’ll learn about the incredible birds that call the center home. After the tour, enjoy two hours at the Nature Center with opportunities to meet some animal ambassadors up close.

Snacks and pizza will be provided while you connect with colleagues and learn ways to support local wildlife. While you’re there, you can also explore the nearby Bird Song Trail and Fairy House Trail, both located in the same area.

Registration is full.

Animal Meet & Greet at Wild Wings
2026-05-16 11:30 - 13:30 | 27 Pond Rd, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
Saturday, May 16th
Educational Room (Animal Meet & Greets, Snacks & Pizza): 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
27 Pond Rd, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472

Get ready for a wildly fun afternoon of discovery and conservation! Join us for a learning-filled event supporting our winged neighbors and the native small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians that share our ecosystem.

The adventure begins with a guided tour of the Wild Wings Birds of Prey facility, where you’ll learn about the incredible birds that call the center home. After the tour, enjoy two hours at the Nature Center with opportunities to meet some animal ambassadors up close.

Snacks and pizza will be provided while you connect with colleagues and learn ways to support local wildlife. While you’re there, you can also explore the nearby Bird Song Trail and Fairy House Trail, both located in the same area.

Registration is full.

You Grow Girl!
2026-05-18 12:00 - 13:30 | TBD
Join us for a mint-to-be afternoon where you’ll dig into the art of growing your own herbs, with a presentation and then a hands on workshop.

We’ll kick things off with a presentation giving you sage advice on:

How to plant and care for your very own herb garden
Herb identification, selection and harvesting tips
Delicious ways to use your herbs (yes, there will be snacks)

Then, stick around (or drop in when you can!) for a planting workshop where you’ll get to plant a herb or two to take home. Plus, enjoy herb-infused bites, beverages, and recipe ideas to keep the flavor growing.

Brighton – Mon May 18th, Monroe B | 12pm to 1:30pm or
Downtown – Weds May 20th, FWD Center 5th Floor |12pm to 1:30 pm

Presenter: Michelle Bartell, MCC Professor Emeritus, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Ontario County Master Gardener. Brought to you by Wellness Council and viewers like you.

Weekly Walking with the Tribune Trailblazers
2026-05-19 12:00 - 12:30 | Building 3: Atrium
Welcome to the Spring semester! The Tribune Trailblazers are starting Tribune Treks, our weekly walks for the semester. Part of our mission is to create opportunities for connection, collaboration, and mutual support, while encouraging a healthy, balanced lifestyle for all participants. In this theme, we invite the campus community to step away from your work areas for a half hour and walk with us.

Walks are planned for a half hour, and anyone is welcome to keep walking beyond that. These are Tuesdays at noon. The meeting place is the Atrium (first floor) in Building 3. From there we will start that day’s walk. Walk routes will vary depending on leader, group interest, and weather as we get into warmer months.

MCC Knit & Purl Society
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Building 11, Room 105

Tribune Trailblazers – Labyrinth Walk with Renee and Terry
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Dance Studio (Building 10, Room 143)
This event has a maximum of 15 participants. Fourteen have been reserved on another reservation system. There is 1 spot remaining for this event.

You Grow Girl!
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:30 | TBD
Aloe there!

Thyme to spice up your lunch break…

Join us for a mint-to-be afternoon where you’ll dig into the art of growing your own herbs, with a presentation and then a hands on workshop.

We’ll kick things off with a presentation giving you sage advice on:

How to plant and care for your very own herb garden
Herb identification, selection and harvesting tips
Delicious ways to use your herbs (yes, there will be snacks)

Then, stick around (or drop in when you can!) for a planting workshop where you’ll get to plant a herb or two to take home. Plus, enjoy herb-infused bites, beverages, and recipe ideas to keep the flavor growing.

Brighton – Mon May 18th, Monroe B | 12pm to 1:30pm or
Downtown – Weds May 20th, FWD Center 5th Floor |12pm to 1:30 pm

Presenter: Michelle Bartell, MCC Professor Emeritus, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Ontario County Master Gardener. Brought to you by Wellness Council and viewers like you.

Understanding Anxiety - ESI Higher Ed EAP
2026-05-20 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
Anxiety is a natural human response to stress, uncertainty, or perceived threats. It involves physical sensations – such as a racing heart or rapid breathing – as well as emotional reactions like worry, fear, or uneasiness. While occasional anxiety is normal and even helpful, chronic, or intense anxiety can interfere with daily life. Understanding anxiety helps us spot its signs, reduce stigma, and manage it effectively.

Register for the Understanding Anxiety zoom

Weekly Walking with the Tribune Trailblazers
2026-05-26 12:00 - 12:30 | Building 3: Atrium
The Tribune Trailblazers are starting Tribune Treks, our weekly walks for the semester. Part of our mission is to create opportunities for connection, collaboration, and mutual support, while encouraging a healthy, balanced lifestyle for all participants. In this theme, we invite the campus community to step away from your work areas for a half hour and walk with us.

Walks are planned for a half hour, and anyone is welcome to keep walking beyond that. These are Tuesdays at noon. The meeting place is the Atrium (first floor) in Building 3. From there we will start that day’s walk. Walk routes will vary depending on leader, group interest, and weather as we get into warmer months.

Self-Care for Stress Resilience - ESI Higher Ed EAP
2026-05-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
Stress can feel overwhelming at times. Finances, caregiving, parenting and work stress can impact our physical, emotional and psychological health. This session will be an engaging self-care experience, providing participants with daily practices that can be applied to build resiliency and increase well-being.

Register for the Self-Care for Stress Resilience zoom

Employee Wellness Meeting
2026-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Building 3, Room 115
Employee Wellness meetings are open to all. The following is the general agenda:

Review events/sessions of what was recently done and how it did.

Updates from people that ran events this past month.

Review what is being organized in the upcoming months.

Perhaps an opportunity to solicit for volunteers?
Review if there are any programming issues.
Review long-range programming and ideas.
Allow for suggestions and/or requests for programming at the meetings.

Wellness Council Wagon
2026-07-23
Visiting varied offices from 1pm to 2:30pm.

Mindfulness Meditation
2026-09-02 14:15 - 14:45, 2026-09-09 14:15 - 14:45, 2026-09-16 14:15 - 14:45 | Zoom
Fall 2026 Mindfulness Meditation Sessions

Wednesdays from 2:15pm to 2:45pm on Zoom.

All are welcome to join the MCC Mindfulness Meditation group when their schedules allow. Whether you’re interested in starting or continuing a meditation practice, this group supports each other in realizing some of the benefits of meditation, such as reducing stress, gaining perspective, practicing mindfulness, and embracing the pause. We will meet on Zoom every Wednesday that classes are in session from 2:15 to 2:45 pm. This group is free and open to all MCC students, faculty, staff, administrators, and retirees.

Join MCC Mindfulness Meditation Group Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 862 3178 5823
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Come late or leave early as your schedule allows. Keep your camera on or off. We are a very welcoming and supportive group. For more information, you can email Renee Dimino (rdimino@monroecc.edu) or Terry Shamblin (tshamblin@monroecc.edu). We hope to see you there!

Harvest Harmony: Create a Fall Floral Masterpiece
2026-09-15 17:15 - 19:00 | Career Services Library 3-108
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 5:15 p.m. in the Career Services Library (Room 3-108)

This craft project features a fall harvest floral arrangement created by arranging artificial autumn leaves, grasses, berries, pinecones, and floral stems into a decorated rectangular container. This session will teach you how to fold a round placemat into the shape of a vase using 1 of 2 methods. Participants can explore color coordination, balance, texture, and seasonal design while creating a colorful and festive wall decoration.

Materials:

Various autumn leaves, berries and embellishments
Round placemat
Decorative ribbon
Hot glue
Hanging cord

Participation in this Craft Club workshop has a cost of $7. Due to the nature of the activity and the materials involved, space is limited, and materials are purchased based on RSVPs received. Cash payments only will be collected at the event. Light refreshments will be provided.

Register for the Harvest Harmony: Create a Fall Floral Masterpiece by Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Space is limited – sign up now and bring your creativity to life!

If the date doesn’t appear in the calendar when reserving, the event is full. To join the waitlist, email Pam Rende (prende@monroecc.edu).
