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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.
Employee Wellness x SAMRU Food and Hygiene Drive
As the season of giving approaches, Employee Wellness is partnering with SAMRU for a Food and Hygiene Drive, running November 4 until December 9. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference for those in need in our community. Drop off non-perishable food items and hygiene products in the collection bins located in U205, X200 Security Services Office and at Employee Wellness Events on campus. A wishlist for items most needed can be found here.
November: Nutrition
Join Employee Wellness in November as we explore ways to build resilience through Nutrition.
Register: here
Location: U111
Date: Thursday November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Description:
Join Dan Pichette, owner of Alchemy Yoga Cochrane, for this series of crystal sound bowl healing meditations to help connect within, release stress and regulate the nervous system. Participants will settle into a comfortable meditation, enjoying the power of sound healing with quartz crystal bowls. The tones produced by crystal bowls are heard by the ear and the vibrations are felt by the body affecting the energy centres (chakras) for healing and balancing. Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket and/or bolster. Yoga mats will be provided.
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: EA1050
Date: Wednesday November 4, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Description:
Join Casey Berglund, Registered Dietitian, certified professional coach, and TEDx speaker with over a decade of experience, for an in-person session exploring how nutrition can help your body better cope with stress. Learn practical ways to support your physical resilience through the foods you eat.
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: EA1050
Date: Wednesday November 25, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Description:
The food we eat goes beyond nourishment - it can connect us to people, places, traditions, and meaningful memories. Join MRU's Robyn Madden in this session where we will explore how food and our associated memories of food can contribute to resilience, offering comfort, connection, identity, and a sense of belonging. Together, we’ll reflect on the powerful role food can play in navigating life’s challenges.
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.
Informal Employee Meetup Groups
Enjoy a relaxed, informal gathering for employees to connect with coworkers, unwind, and enjoy some creative time together.
Location: The Knuckle (EA 3001)
Date: Second Tuesday of Every Month
September 8, October 13, November 10, and December 8, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Description:
Please note: This is an employee-led social group, not a class or workshop. No instructor will be present. Participants are responsible for bringing all of their own materials and supplies.
Bring your project, settle in, and enjoy some creative time with colleagues.
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.