Today’s walk will be held indoors due to the rainy weather. Those who are interested in walking can meet in A. Lincoln Commons at 12:30 to join. A Walk on Wednesday sign up sheet is available for those who are interested.
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Veg Out with Us Event
Visit the Workforce Careers Center lobby to participate in the Veg Out With Us event on Monday, April 15 from noon-12:30 p.m. Attendees will be able to sample three food items that have green vegetables in the recipe. After all guesses have been made and the greens have been revealed, those in attendance will be able to observe a cooking demonstration beginning at 12:30 p.m. provided by our very own LLCC culinary students. Join in to taste some delicious dishes, learn some new recipes and have a chance to win prizes! Save the date and add it to your calendar.
Deer Oaks EAP – Did You Know?
The second quarter continues with the Deer Oaks Employee Assistance Program (or EAP) Did You Know? Campaign. This campaign is designed to help employees learn more about services available to help navigate work-life challenges. During this quarter, Deer Oaks focuses on the importance of confidentiality when assisting employees to assess needs and connect to resources. Visit the Health and Wellness portal page to learn more about EAP services and the importance of confidentiality of services.
Health and Wellness News
The April EAP newsletters are now available on the Health and Wellness portal page for employees and supervisors to view. You can also view newsletters from previous months to learn additional information about managing your health, family and work life.
Employee Enhancement Newsletter
- April 16, On Demand Seminar: Food for Thought
- The 66-Day Reset: Setting New Healthy Habits
- Flow and the Self: Have You Lost Your Own Mojo?
- Helping Your Child Build Positive Self-Esteem
- Supervisor Enhancement Newsletter
- April 29, Supervisor Excellence Webinar Series: Successful Approaches to Difficult Employee Conversations
- Overcoming Overload
- Time Management at Work: Common Distractions
Ask your EAP!
It’s Wednesday: Let’s Walk
Join today’s walk at 12:30 p.m. Anyone interested is welcome to meet in front of Cass Gym. Feel free to sign up on the HR SharePoint site. We hope to see you there!
Join the Journaling and Mindfulness Session today
A reminder that the Journaling and Mindfulness session will take place today from 12-1 p.m. in Menard Hall Room 1177. Stop in to enjoy some relaxation and take time to put your thoughts on paper. We hope to see you there!
Walk on Wednesday
Join today’s walk at 12:30 p.m. to enjoy the outdoors. Interested participants can meet in front of Cass Gym. Want to let others know you’ll be joining? Access the Walk on Wednesday Sign Up Sheet to add your name. We hope to see you there!
Health and Wellness News
This week’s health and wellness events include:
- Walk on Wednesday, March 20, at 12:30 p.m. in front of Cass Gym
- Journaling and Mindfulness on Thursday, March 21, in Menard Hall Room 1177 from noon-1 p.m.
Plus visit the Health and Wellness page to learn more about services available to LLCC employees. Check out the Deer Oaks “Did You Know” information, and choose from the list of new wellbeing videos provided by Deer Oaks and available to employees to help reach wellness goals.
For those employees who missed the In Our Own Voice presentation, represented by NAMI, a recording is also now available on the health and wellness page.
For any questions related to health and wellness events, contact Rachel.Duff@llcc.edu.
Vegetable Gardening 101 Today in the Trutter Center
A reminder that employees are welcome to attend the gardening course from noon until 1 p.m. presented by Jennifer Fishburn, Illinois Extension horticulture educator. Jennifer will provide information on how to start a vegetable garden in a small space.
We hope to see you there!
Health and Wellness Events Today and Tomorrow
Today, March 6
- Walk on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Meet in front of Cass Gym.
- NAMI: In our Own Voice – session for faculty and staff from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Trutter Center and available via Teams.
Tomorrow, March 7
- Master Gardener: Vegetables 101 at noon in the Trutter Center