BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drupal iCal API//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Events items teaser X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Toronto BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f30e5677188 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-managing- your-money SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: Managing Your Money CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _Online session_\n\nIn this specially requested webina r\, participants will learn how to\nplan for their future through tips for creating a budget\, decreasing\ndebt and increasing savings.\n\nJoin us f or this one-hour virtual session provided by Homewood Health. DTSTAMP:20260430T080958Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f30e567bc6f DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T093000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T123000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-prototypi ng-your-retirement SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: Prototyping your Retirement in the Era of\nLo ngevity CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _In-person workshop_\n\nAs life expectancy increases\, retirement is no longer just about\nfinancial security - it's about prepa ring for a new chapter of life\nthat goes beyond the traditional notions o f rest and relaxation. Are\nyou ready to start thinking about the NON-FIN ANCIAL ASPECTS of your\nretirement?\n\nJoin Waterloo alumni Simon Chan (BA ‘98) from Adapt with Intent\n[https://www.adaptwithintent.com/] for or a 3-hour immersive\nretirement planning workshop on Tuesday\, January 20.  Spots are\nlimited. INTENDED FOR WATERLOO STAFF WITHIN 10-15 YEARS OF RE TIREMENT\nOR THOSE SUPPORTING SOMEONE WHO IS RETIRED/RETIRING SOON. DTSTAMP:20260430T080958Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f30e567d623 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251209T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251209T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-establish ing-healthy-boundaries SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: Establishing Healthy Boundaries with\nAsserti veness CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _Online session_\n\nMany of us face challenges setting appropriate boundaries when\ncompeting values\, goals and priorities exis t. This session will\nexplore the benefits of setting and maintaining heal thy boundaries and\noutline practical strategies for doing so with confide nce\, empathy and\nself-compassion.\n\nJoin us for this one-hour virtual s ession provided by Homewood Health. DTSTAMP:20260430T080958Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f30e567ea60 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251203T103000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251203T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-esports-g aming LOCATION:PAC - Physical Activities Complex 200 University Avenue West PAC 2 021 – Esports and gaming lounge Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: Creating Community through Esports and Gaming CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _In-person workshop_\n\nWhether you're a seasoned gamer or just curious to learn more\, this\nhands-on workshop invites you to ex plore how play brings people\ntogether in the new Warrior Esports and Gami ng Lounge. From casual\ncompetitions to gaming nights\, digital play space s like gaming lounges\non university campuses are helping build inclusive communities\, and\nsupport mental wellness for students and staff alike. N ow it’s your\nturn to try it out!\n\nJoin Greg Mittler and Anna Tian fro m Athletics and Recreation to\nexplore how gaming and esports can contribu te to well-being by\noffering opportunities for stress relief\, identity e xpression\,\ncreativity\, and community engagement while playing a range o f games. DTSTAMP:20260430T080958Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f30e568119d DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T103000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/kwatw-special-event-calling -in LOCATION:200 University Avenue West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work Special Event: Calling In Those You'd Rather\n Cancel CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _Virtual keynote\; In-person viewing room available_\n\ nFor a Keeping Well at Work special virtual event\, join us for an\nintera ctive morning with guest keynote speaker LORETTA J. ROSS to\nlearn about t he concept of calling people in\, from her recent book\, as\na helpful too l when conflict arises.\n\nParticipants will explore “how to start makin g change with those\nyou’d rather cancel\,” and ways we\, as a society \, can incorporate\nnew practices of reducing harm through conversations f ocused on shared\nvalues and connection\, rather than punishment.\n\nOPEN TO ALL WATERLOO STAFF! DTSTAMP:20260430T080958Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f30e5682a83 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T103000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-dots-mind fulness-workshop LOCATION:EC1 - East Campus 1 200 University Ave West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Ca nada SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: Dots to Mindfulness Workshop CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _In-person workshop_\n\nJoin us for a beginner-friendly dot painting workshop designed to\nsupport your wellness through creative mindfulness. During this\n90-minute session\, you will get step- by-step guide to learn different\ndot painting techniques and create your own mand ala designs on wooden\ncoasters.\n\nThis hands-on session offers you a pea ceful break from daily routines\nwhile encouraging self-expression and pre sence in the moment. No prior\nexperience is needed—just bring your curi osity and enjoy the\nprocess. DTSTAMP:20260430T080958Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f30e568464f DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T113000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T130000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-virtual-c ulinary-class-sustaina-bowl SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: Virtual Culinary Class - Sustaina-Bowl Brunch CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _Online session_\n\nBack by popular demand\, join chefs Mari-Beth Davis and Donna Shin for\nanother fun-filled virtual lunch sess ion—this time with a focus on\nsustainable recipes! In this interactive virtual cooking class\,\nparticipants will make roasted broccoli soup and brunch casserole with\nday-old bread\, eggs\, and vegetables found in the ir fridge.   DTSTAMP:20260430T080958Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f30e5685889 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-establish ing-worklife-harmony SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: Establishing Work/Life Harmony CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _Online session_\n\nMany of us feel overwhelmed by com peting work and family demands. This\nsession will help participants ident ify their key work/life stressors\,\nclarify their values\, and develop sk ills and strategies to effectively\nprioritize their time and energy. Join us for this one-hour virtual\nsession provided by Homewood Health. DTSTAMP:20260430T080958Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f30e5686a49 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-get-your- groove LOCATION:PAC - Physical Activities Complex 200 University Avenue West Studi o 1 Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: Get your GROOVE on! CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format:_ In-person workshop_\n\nBack by popular demand\, GROOVE is a group dance experience where the\nmoves are simple\, the music is en ergizing\, and no dance experience is\nnecessary. It’s all about having fun in a space where everyone\nbelongs. Cindy Howe\, your facilitator\, wi ll UNITE everyone in simple\nmovements and rhythms where you get to dance it your own way. You\ncan’t get it wrong! Your way is the right way! \n   DTSTAMP:20260430T080958Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f30e56880c9 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-navigatin g-archives-research-strategies LOCATION:LIB - Dana Porter Library 200 University Avenue West Special Colle ctions & Archives\, 1st floor of Dana Porter Library (DP) Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work - Navigating the Archives: Research Strategies &\nTreasures CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _In-person workshop_\n\nJoin staff from Special Collect ions & Archives (SCA) as they share an\noverview of what an archive is\, e xplore potential collaboration\nopportunities with the department on speci al projects\, and learn how\nto begin their own archival research for pers onal or professional\npurposes. \n\nParticipants will also have the oppor tunity to enjoy a special guided\ntour of the stacks\, where they can lear n more about how we care for\nour collections and discover some of our uni que treasures.  DTSTAMP:20260430T080958Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR