TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Employee Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits
As the days get longer and the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to explore this month’s employee wellness opportunities. From yoga and movement classes to mindful moments and other wellness webinars, April’s offerings bring a variety of ways to refresh both body and mind.
Vitalant Blood Drive
In partnership with SSU Student Involvement and Student Clubs, Vitalant will be hosting an on-campus blood drive on April 29, 2025.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:00am - 2:15pm
Denali Gym, Campus Recreation Center
Appointment Link
(appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome)
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. Most sessions are available on-demand for six months after the live stream, with the exception of the Calm Meditation Sessions, which are only available live.
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Financial Fitness
Planning your future is negotiating between where you are now and where you want to be.
April 16, 2025 (Noon - 1pm)
Register
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Reducing Screen Time and Rebuilding Social Connections
Learn why we use screens so much, the pros, cons, and health impacts of screen time, the importance of social connections, and ways to rebuild social connections.
April 24, 2025 (12:30 - 1:30pm)
Register
Calm Meditation Sessions
Join for 15 minutes to de-stress, reset, and renew yourself.
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April 9, 2025 (10 - 10:15am)
Join here at the time of event
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April 23, 2025 (2 - 2:15pm)
Join here at the time of event
Yoga and Pilates Classes
Lunchtime yoga and pilates classes are open to all experience levels and are a great opportunity to meet employees from other units, while also taking a break to stretch and have a midday reset. Please join us in Ives 80 from 12:05 to 12:55pm, Monday through Thursday. Yoga mats are available.
- Mondays: Pilates with Jeanne Janae
- Tuesdays: Slow Flow Yoga - explore the stress reduction benefits of yoga with focused and intentional movement at a slower pace.
- Wednesdays: Yoga Groove - movement focused yoga paced to upbeat music
- Thursdays: Meditative Yoga with Jeanne Janae - meditate, stretch and practice different yoga poses
Couch to 5K Training!
Please join our 45-minute Couch to 5K Training class with Yavé Guzman Valdez (bio)! Training is held weekly on Mondays and Thursdays from 12:05 to 12:50pm at Arbor and Lakes. All training levels are welcome, from beginners to intermediate as well as advanced runners looking for some extra workouts.
Suggested items to bring with you: A pair of good running shoes, comfortable clothing to run in, water, post run snack, and a yoga mat. Training takes place outdoors.
Additional information regarding our SSU Employee Wellness programs can be found here: https://hr.sonoma.edu/payroll/