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April 7, 2009
TO: The UCSB Campus Community
FR: Melissa Bergem
Work/Life and Wellness Analyst, Human Resources
RE: Spring 2009 Work/Life and Wellness Workshops
The UCSB Work-Life and Wellness Offices of Human Resources will be offering plenty of FREE fun events and learning opportunities throughout the Spring Quarter. Activities and workshops include:
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION WORKSHOP
Date: Monday April 13th 2009
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM
Location: Human Resources Learning Center (SAASB 3101DD)
Learn how to calm your mind through meditation.
In this workshop guided by Professor Alice Alldredge, participants will learn how to respond more successfully to the present moment, and learn how to release ourselves from the patterns of anxiety and rigidity using awareness of breath as an anchor.
No experience required.
LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE WORKSHOP
Date: Monday April 20th 2009
Time: 1:30-3:00 PM
Location: Human Resources Learning Center (SAASB 3101DD)
Planning for long-term care expenses can often be difficult and confusing. Diane Doiron, CLU, will help you tackle this challenging task. Topics covered in this workshop include: Things to consider when deciding on whether Long Term Care is right for you, How to assess your long term care needs, Formulas for financial planning, Things to consider when shopping for Long Term Care Plans.
INTRODUCTION TO FLEXWORK PROGRAM: HELP FOR SUPERVISORS
Date: Friday April 24th 2009
Time: 9:30-11:30 AM
Location: Human Resources Learning Center (3101DD)
Instructors: Melissa Bergem and Shelley Vail
UCSB Managers and supervisors thinking about implementing and/or maintaining flextime arrangements, compressed work weeks, and/or telecommuting within their work area(s) are encouraged to attend this training. Topics to be covered: 3 major types of FlexWork arrangements, customization of FlexWork arrangements to meet your needs, identifying potential challenges, preparing a FlexWork proposal.
VETERANS BENEFITS AND MEDI-CAL BENEFITS FOR ELDER CARE
Date: Wednesday May 13th 2009
Time: 12:00-2:00 PM
Location: Human Resources Learning Center (SAASB 3101DD)
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LEGAL PREPARATION FOR AGING AND INCAPACITY
Date: Tuesday May 26th 2009
Time: 12:00-1:30 PM
Location: Human Resources Learning Center (SAASB 3101DD)
In this two-part workshop series, attorney Dallas Atkins will talk about assessing your parents' legal preparedness and your own for both expected and unexpected incapacity. Learn about legal documents focusing on preserving autonomy and protecting assets from depletion. Topics include Living Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney and Advance Directive for Health Care.
WEEK OF WELLNESS
Dates: Monday June 8th through Friday June 12th 2009
Times: Morning breaks, lunch times, afternoon breaks
Locations: Locations throughout campus TBD
UCSB is proud to bring to you the first ever Week of Wellness! We have fun activities for you all week long to jump start your health for the summer. Healthy snacks, lunch time presentations, body-fat testing, yoga classes, routes to happiness, and plenty of raffle prizes, all for FREE! All you have to do is bring a smile and an interest in health and wellness. Look for detailed explanations of activities soon to come!
To learn more about upcoming Work/Life and Wellness Workshops visit:
http://hr.ucsb.edu/wellness/Living_Well.html
If you have any questions regarding the upcoming Work/Life and Wellness Workshops please contact the Work/Life office at ext. 7323 or email Julia.Fuchs
