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Employee Wellness offers health promotion opportunities for all employees in the MRU community. The common thread between all events is to provide you with a variety of supports to keep yourself healthy across all dimensions of wellness. Wellness Wednesdays will continue as our flagship program in addition to new opportunities to connect.
Monthly Wellness Wednesday Theme:
Employee Wellness is focusing on a specific area of health every month to structure Wellness Wednesday events. Wellness Wednesday events will be planned according to these themes and additional health promoting events will be hosted by Employee Wellness to compliment the Wellness Wednesday programming.
June: Physical Health
Join Employee Wellness in June as we explore ways to improve physical health.
Register: here
Location: Transcanada Amphitheatre
Date: Wednesday June 3, 17 and 24, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Description:
July: Physical Health
Join Employee Wellness in July as we explore ways to improve physical health.
Register: here
Location: MRU Tennis Courts
Date: Tuesday July 7 & July 14, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Description:
Join Employee Wellness on the courts this summer for our instructor-led outdoor pickleball lessons. Pickleball Connect's "Learn to Play" sessions are designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to pickleball in a fun and engaging environment. Participants will cover:
- Fundamentals: Proper grip, stance, and paddle control.
- Essential Skills: Introduction to core shots and net play.
- Rules & Strategy: Basic rules, court awareness, and foundational positioning.
- Gameplay: Putting it all together with rallies and on-court practice.
All equipment is provided, no prior experience required. Classes are capped at 24 participants. In the event of inclement weather, classes will be moved indoors. Participants will be notified the morning of each class if there is a location change.
Registration is required. This series is offered in person only. If registration is full, please email Leigh lbodnarrollings@mtroyal.ca to be added to the waitlist.
Register: here
Location: MRU Tennis Courts
Date: Tuesday July 21 & July 28, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Description:
Join Employee Wellness on the courts this summer for our instructor-led outdoor tennis lessons. For two weeks, learn from Denisse Giler, certified Tennis Canada Club Professional 1, a former world junior WTA player and experienced coach of over 10 years. She began her tennis journey at the age of 6 in Ecuador, competing nationally and internationally. Her passion for the sport and dedication to excellence have defined her career in tennis. Denisse focuses on building strong technical, tactical skills and mental toughness. She is known for her motivating coaching style, she loves seeing athletes achieve their goals, develop a passion for tennis and live a healthy life.
All equipment is provided, no prior experience required. Classes are capped at 24 participants. As there is no suitable indoor space available, classes will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Participants will be notified the morning of each class if there is a cancelation.
Registration is required. This series is offered in person only. If registration is full, please email Leigh lbodnarrollings@mtroyal.ca to be added to the waitlist.
Community Involvement
Join the MRU team to participate in the group blood donation. Follow these steps to register:
- Visit Canadian Blood Services to log in or create an account.
- Navigate to the 'Partners' link on the left side navigation bar.
- Search 'Mount Royal Staff Association' to join the team. Note ALL MRU employees are eligible to participate, pending Canadian Blood Services donor guidelines.
- James Parsons is the team champion and contact point for any questions related to the program.
- View upcoming team appointments and book your donation.
Dates: Details To Come
Location: Penn West Plaza, Calgary
Times: TBD
Pickup outside Cont. Ed. building
Description: Making a life-saving blood donation is easy with Canadian Blood Services. The Life Bus provides transportation from campus, to the donation centre in Calgary, and back to campus again. Spaces on the bus are limited and registration is required. You do not need to be an MRSA member to participate. Check back throughout the year for upcoming group blood donation opportunities or contact James Parsons - jjparsons@mtroyal.ca, team champion, with questions.
Donors, please review the information brochure in preparation for your appointment.