June Employee Wellness Opportunities

Monday, June 3, 2024, 8:30am

TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits

Yoga Classes
Lunchtime yoga classes continue and are open to all experience levels. A great opportunity to meet employees from other units, while also taking a break to stretch and have a midday reset.

  • Mondays and Thursdays (12:05 - 12:55pm, Ives 80): Meditative Yoga with Jeanne Janae
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays (12:05 - 12:55pm, Ives 80): Yoga Flow with Kim Purdy

Local Marathons
Get ready to lace up your sneakers as the SSU Employee Wellness Program has secured exclusive discount codes for two local running events featuring distances for all levels. Whether you are a seasoned runner or wanting to try something new, you are invited to join us and walk, run or even skip your way to the finish line.

Santa Rosa Marathon (August 24 and 25)
5k, 10k, half, full marathon
https://santarosamarathon.com/ 
SSU25 = 25% discount for any distance

Clo Cow Half Marathon (September 22)
5k, 10k, half marathon 
https://www.clocowhalf.com/
24SSU = 15% discount for any distance

Wellness Webinars
We are excited to share this month’s wellness webinars offered by Kaiser Permanente. These webinars are open to all employees regardless of your health plan election. Webinars remain available on-demand for six months after the live stream.

Summer Safety: Beat the Heat
Focus on summer health concerns such as sun exposure, insect protection, and outdoor food safety.
June 19, 2024 (Noon - 1pm)
Register

Diabetes
Learn reasons for glucose fluctuation and how to change your diet and exercise program to improve and stabilize blood sugar.
June 27, 2024 (12:30 - 1:30pm)
Register

Stroke Prevention
Learn about strokes and how to recognize them, what to do if you suspect someone is having a stroke, and treatment options.
Available on Demand

Additional information regarding our SSU Employee Wellness programs can be found here: https://hr.sonoma.edu/payroll/employee-wellness.