Grand Valley: Health & Wellness Upcoming Events GVSU Health & Wellness Upcoming Events http://www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness/ Fri, 25 May 2012 11:35:22 EST Grand Valley: Health & Wellness Upcoming Events http://www.gvsu.edu/images/rsslogo.gif http://www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness/ 112 33 Summertime Steps 2012-05-30 00:00:00.0


May 30-August 31

Step at your own pace and win! For each day that you take at least 10,000 steps, check off one star on your 14-star punch card. When the card is complete, send it or drop it off at the Human Resources front desk for a chance to win prizes. The more cards you complete the more chances to win the monthly drawings!



Cards are available online on May 30th



 



 



 



 



                                                           


]]> http://www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness/module-event-view.htm?eventId=C63FC7F2-94B3-D5A7-D48C6EC247FD29E7 Fruit and Veggie Challenge 2012-06-06 00:00:00.0


June 6-July 18

We all know that fruits and vegetables add important nutrition to our diets. But how much

should we eat? And how can we make this nutrition stuff easier, tastier and more enjoyable?

This 6 week challenge will encourage participants to eat more fruits and vegetables. Get weekly recipes, nutritional information and practical how to tips. Each week, participants will receive a new goal to meet and qualify for prizes!



To register go to www.gvsu.edu/seminar and click on the Health and Wellness link.



 



 



 



 



                                            


]]> http://www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness/module-event-view.htm?eventId=C65E6847-EADC-71D9-B7762744077ECB62 Farmers Market Opening Day! 2012-06-06 10:00:00.0


Wednesdays

10-1:30 p.m.

Allendale Campus - Parking Lot F



produce - music - butterflies - kettle corn -  jerky - cheese - honey - blueberry - massages



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Why buy local?




  1. Local foods are fresher and taste better!


  2. Local foods are seasonal - corn is best in August, not January.


  3. Local foods have less environmental impact.  Less travel means less oil dependency; organic farming means less harmful chemicals and more sustainable farming practices.


  4. Local foods preserve green space and farmland.  When you buy local you are supporting vendors' efforts to continue farming and preserve green space in Michigan.


  5. Local foods promote safety.  The fewer hands that touch your food, the lesser the chance of contamination.


  6. Local foods promote the local economy.  If each Michigan family spent $10 in a farmer's market, the economy would gain $37 million each year.


  7. Local foods create community.  Knowing your food is coming from farms in West Michigan connects you with your neighbors who bring it to you. 



Information provided by the Ada Village Farmers' Market, 2010



 



                                                                 


]]> http://www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness/module-event-view.htm?eventId=1CFA3E52-9EE4-9B27-0F0F457C93599926 Farmers Market Walk 2012-06-06 11:30:00.0


Kick off the summer and farmer’s market season with a walk! Get outdoors and get moving with fellow students, faculty and staff members and finish the walk back at market for some music, food and fun! Campus dining will be providing lunches at the market for a minimal cost or sit in and try samples from the FREE cooking demo,“The Flexitarian”, presented by the Kent County Health Department.



 



Visit the Farmer's Market - opening day - to pick up some fresh produce for dinner!



 



Why buy local?




  1. Local foods are fresher and taste better!


  2. Local foods are seasonal - corn is best in August, not January.


  3. Local foods have less environmental impact.  Less travel means less oil dependency; organic farming means less harmful chemicals and more sustainable farming practices.


  4. Local foods preserve green space and farmland.  When you buy local you are supporting vendors' efforts to continue farming and preserve green space in Michigan.


  5. Local foods promote safety.  The fewer hands that touch your food, the lesser the chance of contamination.


  6. Local foods promote the local economy.  If each Michigan family spent $10 in a farmer's market, the economy would gain $37 million each year.


  7. Local foods create community.  Knowing your food is coming from farms in West Michigan connects you with your neighbors who bring it to you. 



Information provided by the Ada Village Farmers' Market, 2010



 



                                                           



 









This activity qualifies as a Healthy Choices activity!



]]> http://www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness/module-event-view.htm?eventId=1D8A749B-AD07-1858-2A33AC455BA394D6 The Flexitarian 2012-06-06 12:00:00.0


Cooking Class Series

(Inclement weather TBD KC)



Learn to eat right and live well! The Kent County Health Department presents this opportunity to get creative in the kitchen in this FREE cooking class.



 



 



 



 



                                           


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Cooking Class Series

(Inclement weather TBD KC)



Learn to eat right and live well! The Kent County Health Department presents this opportunity to get creative in the kitchen in this FREE cooking class.



 



 



 



 



                                     


]]> http://www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness/module-event-view.htm?eventId=C6A338DD-AEBC-BB5D-0EACA7F42A5D7E0D Healthy Choices Quarter Deadline 2012-07-31 00:00:00.0


To qualify for incentives, each quarter self-report two (2) activities through the UMR Health and Wellness online portal. Activities listed include GVSU supported and non-GVSU programs and support to fit everyone’s lifestyle. Activities can be repeated each quarter. Two activities must be logged each quarter to qualify for incentives. We make it easy for you to choose!



Two entries must be self –reported online before midnight on each quarter deadline to qualify for an additional $100. Entries are NOT daily or weekly entries, simply TWO items checked each quarter.



HOW TO SUBMIT MY QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES


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Cooking Class Series

(Inclement weather TBD KC)



Learn to eat right and live well! The Kent County Health Department presents this opportunity to get creative in the kitchen in this FREE cooking class.



 



 



 



 



                                      


]]> http://www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness/module-event-view.htm?eventId=C6ADEF0B-976F-DDBB-67D0535CA77599D2 Healthy Choices Quarter Deadline 2012-10-31 00:00:00.0


To qualify for incentives, each quarter self-report two (2) activities through the UMR Health and Wellness online portal. Activities listed include GVSU supported and non-GVSU programs and support to fit everyone’s lifestyle. Activities can be repeated each quarter. Two activities must be logged each quarter to qualify for incentives. We make it easy for you to choose!



Two entries must be self –reported online before midnight on each quarter deadline to qualify for an additional $100. Entries are NOT daily or weekly entries, simply TWO items checked each quarter.



HOW TO SUBMIT MY QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES


]]> http://www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness/module-event-view.htm?eventId=B98A0057-BD0F-D770-18D924A46C519DE6 Healthy Choices Quarter Deadline 2012-12-31 00:00:00.0


To qualify for incentives, each quarter self-report two (2) activities through the UMR Health and Wellness online portal. Activities listed include GVSU supported and non-GVSU programs and support to fit everyone’s lifestyle. Activities can be repeated each quarter. Two activities must be logged each quarter to qualify for incentives. We make it easy for you to choose!



Two entries must be self –reported online before midnight on each quarter deadline to qualify for an additional $100. Entries are NOT daily or weekly entries, simply TWO items checked each quarter.



HOW TO SUBMIT MY QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES


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