Money Matters: How to Make Your Money Work Harder for You
2026-04-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Monroe B
Unlock the secrets to maximizing your financial resources. In this session, you’ll explore ways to prioritize spending, set achievable goals, and find opportunities to save and invest. By understanding where your money goes and making smart choices, you’ll learn how to stretch your income and build a stronger financial future.

4/1/26 (12pm to 1pm & 1pm to 2pm) Monroe B

Register for Money Matters: How to Make Your Money Work Harder for You

Mindfulness Meditation Sessions
2026-04-01 14:15 - 14:45, 2026-04-08 14:15 - 14:45, 2026-04-15 14:15 - 14:45, 2026-04-22 14:15 - 14:45, 2026-04-29 14:15 - 14:45, 2026-05-06 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!

Weekly Walking with the Tribune Trailblazers
2026-04-07 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-14 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-28 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-05 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-12 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
2026-04-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Building 11, Room 105
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

Employee Pickleball
2026-04-10 12:15 - 13:45, 2026-04-24 12:15 - 13:45, 2026-05-01 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.

Tribune Trailblazers Mindful Walk
2026-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Dance Studio (10-143)
Tribune Trailblazers Mindful Walk,

Save the Date! The Tribune Trailblazers is partnering with Terry and Renee for a Mindful Walk on April 17th and May 20th from 12pm to 1pm in room 10-143!

Did you know MCC’s dance studio has a labyrinth? Used by many to promote peace, spirituality, and self-reflection, labyrinths of various designs can be found locally and around the world. Join the Trailblazers as we team up with Renee and Terry for a mindful walk around the labyrinth.

MCC Curling Event
2026-04-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Rochester Curling Club, 71 Deep Rock Road, Rochester, NY, 14624, United States
Employee Wellness is pleased to facilitate a two-hour curling session which includes instruction, practice time, and an instructor-assisted curling match.

Who is eligible to participate? Full-time employees; spouses or significant others may participate.
When: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Where: 71 Deep Rock Rd, Rochester, NY 14624
Time: 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Please arrive 20 minutes early to be fitted with rubberized grippers for your footwear and to view a short introductory video on the sport.
Cost: There is no cost to employees and their guest. Funding for this event is made possible by an employee wellness grant through Excellus.

What to Wear:

Clothing: The air in our Ice House is just above freezing on the curling ice, so you should dress warmly. Wicking fabrics and removable layers are recommended:

Wind breaker or synthetic outer layer with warm inner layers
Flexible athletic pants (like yoga pants, or hiking/golf pants)
Thin gloves with grip and a hat

Jeans are discouraged as non-flexible materials will restrict your movement and get cold.

Footwear: Wear clean, flat athletic sneakers. Please carry in your clean shoes to help keep the ice free of debris.

Release Forms: All participants are required to sign a release form. The MCC Employee Wellness team will provide a link to complete the form prior to the event. Forms not filled out in advance may delay your start time.

Reserve your spot for the Curling Event

Please Note: if bringing a guest, you must fill out the ‘Reserve your Spot’ twice.

Weekly Walking with the Tribune Trailblazers
2026-04-21 12:00 - 12:30

Wellness Council Wagon
2026-04-23
Visiting varied offices from 10am to 12pm and from 12pm to 1pm in the Brighton room.

Mindful Tools for Modern Life Poster Walk on May 1st
2026-05-01 11:30 - 13:30
Save the Date: Mindful Tools for Modern Life Poster Walk on May 1st
Please save the date for the Mindful Tools for Modern Life Poster Walk, which will be held on Friday, May 1st from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in Monroe A/B. This event is sponsored by the Wellness Council.

Join us for a relaxed, interactive event where you can walk around exploring posters highlighting different mindfulness strategies to help us reduce stress and live more intentionally. Each poster presents a simple technique for incorporating mindfulness into daily routines. As you move from poster to poster, you can reflect on the strategies and discuss ideas with others.

Light snacks and refreshments will be available so you can pause, chat, and connect.

Please complete this brief survey to let us know you will be attending and see below for frequently asked questions.

We hope to see you there!

FAQ’s about Mindful Tools for Modern Life Poster Walk on May 1st from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in Monroe A/B

Is there a formal program for the two hours?
No. Come late, leave early as your schedule allows. Stay as long as you like.
What can we expect?
This is an informal opportunity to talk about mindfulness strategies with MCC staff, faculty, administrators, and students. Suggestions for your time: sign in, take a journal, have some delicious snacks, walk the gallery of strategies, try some finger labyrinths, talk with others, listen to music, enjoy!
Are we going to meditate?
Not formally. Many of the posters offer mindfulness strategies that may be used during meditation. You may also wish to try out a finger labyrinth, which can be a meditative experience.
What’s the purpose of the event?
To build community, to take a break, to think and talk with others
Who is putting this event on?
Facilitated by Renee Dimino and Terry Shamblin and generously sponsored by the Wellness Council

Tribune Trailblazers Bird & Nature Walk
2026-05-01 12:00 - 13:00
Bird & Nature Walk around Campus with the Trailblazers and special guest, Erin Strobl, professor of Biology. (rain date: May 15th)

Register for the Bird & Nature Walk

Wealth Management Workshop Topic: Family First: Estate Planning Essentials for Peace of Mind
2026-05-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Empire Room
Estate planning is for everyone and can help make difficult times less difficult for your family and loved ones. From assembling a team to creating documents, you’ll learn the fundamental principles and tools that will help you prepare for the future. This workshop will guide you through the basics of estate planning, including wills, trusts, etc., so you can ensure your family is cared for and you are prepared for the future.

5/5/26 (12pm to 1pm & 1pm to 2pm)) Empire Room

Register for the Wealth Management Workshop

Employee Wellness Meeting
2026-05-06 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.

Trailblazers walk with Therapy Dogs Taz and Yankee
2026-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Building 12 Atrium near Mercer Gallery
Event: Trailblazers walk with Therapy Dogs Taz and Yankee

Date: May 6th
Location: Building 12 Atrium near the Mercer Gallery on the first floor.
Time: Noon

Join the Tribune Trailblazers for a walk with MCC’s Therapy Dogs Taz and Yankee. All are welcome to join us for a walk.

Save the date for May 6th, at noon. Feel free to walk with us for as little or as long as time permits. We will be meeting in the Building 12 atrium near the Mercer Gallery on the first floor.
