TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Employee Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits
Vitalant Blood Drive
In partnership with SSU Student Involvement and Student Clubs, Vitalant will be hosting an on-campus blood drive on March 5, 2025.
Wednesday, March 5, 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. Webinars remain available on-demand for six months after the live stream (with the exception of the live Calm Meditation Sessions which are available only at the time of the event).
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The Way to Better Sleep
Prep for a good night’s sleep with these tips for better sleep success.
March 19, 2025 (Noon - 1pm)
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Back Issues: From Pain to Progress
Learn about types of back pain and options for relief, discover tools available for your body’s recovery, explore methods to improve your back pain, and develop a plan to move from pain to progress.
March 27, 2025 (12:30 - 1:30pm)
Register
Calm Meditation Sessions
Join for 15 minutes to de-stress, reset, and renew yourself.
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March 12, 2025 (10 - 10:15am)
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March 26, 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 with Kim Purdy - explore the stress reduction benefits of yoga with focused and intentional movement at a slower pace.
- Wednesdays: Yoga Groove with Kim Purdy - 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/