Physio Exercise Ball Fitness ClassesØ Wednesdays - September 23, 30, Oct. 7, 21,28 -  Noon to 1:00pm - Sport & Exercise Lab, MAC 1st Floor.  Learn this great new way to work out. This hot new exercise technique stresses balance, stability and core strength.  Provided free by the Sport & Exercise Science Department. Space is limited!

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Ornish AdvantageØ

Thursdays- October 15th thru Nov. 19th - Noon to 1:30; plus 5-minute assessment on 10/8.  Nash Founder's Room.  A 6-week program to help prevent heart disease and improve overall health. Through the Dean Ornish Program practice stress management techniques, learn a moderate exercise program, and learn about whole foods & low fat nutrition.  This program is taught by certified professionals from the Hamot Health Connection and includes cooking demonstrations, recipes, and tips on eating out and nutrition label reading. 

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Ballroom Dance ClassesØ

                 with instructor Connie Lauffer Shoop. 

Six (6) Thursdays:  Oct. 1, 8, 22, 29, & Nov. 5, 12.

  offering:

Waltz: 6:30 to 7:30pm

Intermediate Swing:  7:30 to 8:30pm 

 Each 6-week class is $45, per person, (taking both classes is $90 per person).

Classes are held in the Yehl Ballroom.  Partners are not necessary in order to take the class and friends are welcome.  Payroll deduction is available to employees.

How good is dancing for you? Click to know.

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Weight Watchers^@ at WorkØ

Fridays, September 25th through January 8th at noon in the Student Services Lower Lounge.  Your chance to continue this popular national program right here on campus!

NEW- Join any time! Prorated fees can be paid cash, check or charge: Link>> 

To register or for more information contact Melissa Lesniewski at Ext. 7597 or send an email to lesniews001@gannon.edu 

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AT YOUR WORKPLACE: (10 pts.)

Office ErgonomicsØ Evaluations will be conducted throughout October at the date and time you chose.  A team coordinated by Licensed Occupational Therapists will visit you at your workstation for the evaluation. It takes no more than 20 minutes!  Offered by Faculty and Students of the Occupational Therapy Department.

Thank you to the OT Department for the great success of this program!

SPECIAL COMMUNITY PROGRAM!

Gannon Striders &

                        ErieWalks Ø

We are again competing in the ErieWalks Program!

Lets do it again! Gannon won the original ErieWalks competition in Fall of 2007.  Help us keep the trophy!  The program begins September 21 with a kick-off in Perry Square and will run for 6 weeks. To participate, all you need to do is walk for 20 minutes a day!  You can even win a day off of work to rest your tootsies!  Watch for more details.  For information on the ErieWalks program <Go To The Invite Flyer>, or, jump to the website: <ErieWalks>   Participants are automatically enrolled as Gannon Striders members with the opportunity for continued programs and other incentives.

Contact Nancy Kujawinski at kujawins004 to enroll.

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LUNCHTIME PRESENTATIONS:

(10 pts.)

(You are welcome to bring your lunch to lectures.)

Food - Some Things to Think AboutØ  Tuesday October 6th; 12:05 to 12:50 pm, WCC Pietreszak Room. Bob Sonnenberg the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Whole Foods Cooperative  will be discussing the huge problems in the world food system that will  soon be arriving in your neighborhood.

Assessment of Balance and Risk for FallingØ  WCC, Stuber Room; 12:05 to 12:50 pm, WCC Stubler Room. Balance Assessment & Fall Risk presented by the Physical Therapy Department.

Holiday EatingØ Wednesday, November 18, 12:05 to 12:50 pm- WCC, Pietraszek Room.  Presented by the Nutrition and Human Performance Program.

Sleep Disorders Ø Wednesday December 9th- 12:05 to 12:50 pm- WCC, Pietraszek Room.  Presented by the Health Center.

HIGHMARK^@ SELF DIRECTED PROGRAMS (available to Highmark Members):  (15 pts. each)

Find help through individualized programs to manage: stress, weight, back pain, diabetes, depression, insomnia, tobacco use, and nutrition.  Both website and telephone support programs are available through your Highmark BlueCross/BlueShield membership at: https://www.highmarkbcbs.com  Log-on to Highmark to sign-up!  <Click here for more information including how to log-in.>