Wellness Events

Wellness Events

 

Keep moving, UTM! Explore our upcoming events designed to help keep you moving and cultivate wellbeing and community. From wellness walks and outdoor adventures to puppy yoga and fitness challenges, there's something for everyone! Also, be sure to check out our calendar and join us in making movement a part of your daily routine!

Upcoming Events

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UTM Walks: Exploring Campus Wildlife

Co-presented with the UTM Wildlife & Ornithology Club

Date & Time: Mon, Nov 18, 2024 | 11 am - 1 pm

Meeting Point: Meet at the RAWC Lobby. We will depart to the UTM Nature Trail as a group no later than 11:10 am.

Explore the wild side of our campus scenery with the UTM Wildlife and Ornithology Club. Join us for a nature walk with a pair of binoculars and discover how nature and wildlife shape our well-being.

Register here!

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UTM Walks: Birds of UTM: A Campus Birdwatching Walk

Led by Prof. Sanja Hinic-Frlog, UTM Biology

*Updated* Date & Time: Wed, Nov 20, 2024 | 12 - 1 pm

Meeting Point: Meet at the RAWC Lobby. We will depart as a group no later than 12:10 pm.

Join us for a birdwatching nature walk with Prof. Sanja Hinic-Frlog from the Biology Department. Let’s observe our feathered friends and enjoy the beautiful campus scenery.

Register here!

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Puppy Yoga at UTM

Date & Time: Mon, Nov 29, 2024 | 11 am - 4 pm

Meeting Point: RAWC Gym A

Get ready for the cutest yoga event ever – with puppies! Participate in either an instructed yoga class or a puppy cuddle. Registration is required. Hurry, spots are extremely limited!

Free for UTM students. $25 for staff and faculty.

Register here!

 

Past Events

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Fall Colours and Salmon Migration at Erindale Park 

Co-presented with Hart House and The Riverwood Conservancy

Date & Time: Friday, October 11, 2024 | 10 am - 12 pm

Meeting Point: Meet at the RAWC Lobby. We will depart to Erindale Park as a group no later than 10:10 am.

Explore the beautiful Erindale Park, a short walk from the UTM campus. On this guided walk, we'll soak in the blazing fall colours of Erindale's forest canopy, observing many aspects of the changing season. Fall is also the time of the annual salmon migration. We'll walk along the Credit River in the park, and learn more about the incredible salmon as they take their last leg of the journey from Lake Ontario all the way up the Credit River to spawn the next generation.

This walk will be guided by nature guides from The Riverwood Conservancy.

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UTM Walks with Campus Safety: Tips and Resources for Staying Safe on Campus 

Co-presented with UTM Campus Safety

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 12 - 1 pm

Meeting Point: Meet at the RAWC Lobby. We will depart as a group no later than 12:10 pm.

Explore the beautiful trails and scenery of UTM alongside a member of the Campus Safety team who will provide tips and resources to keep you safe on campus.

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Trick-or-Trek: The RAWC's Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 12 - 3 pm

Location: Various - UTM campus

Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure across campus as you "trick or treat" at nine Halloween monster-themed stations. At each stop, you'll engage in a fun physical or wellness activity, earning both a treat and a sticker for your bingo card! 

From terrifying exercise challenges to creepy carnival games and enchanted crafts, there’s a little something for everyone! Gather your friends, collect your goodies, and see if you can complete the bingo card for a chance at even more surprises! 

This event is all about getting students moving, connecting, and having fun so come dressed in your favourite Halloween attire, and get ready for a spooktacular time!

Stations: 

  1. Witches' Spin Spell – Spin Bike Challenge (Witch) 
  2. Sea Monster Row Rage – Rowing (Sea Monster) 
  3. Pirate's Plank Peril – Balance Challenge (Pirate) 
  4. Zombie Boogie Bash – Just Dance to Thriller (Zombie) 
  5. Mummy’s Midnight Stretch – Yoga (Mummy) 
  6. Clown’s Creepy Carnival – Lawn Games (Evil Clown) 
  7. Vampire’s Blood Rush – Soccer Challenge (Vampire) 
  8. Fairy’s Enchanted Craft – Buttonmaking (Fairy) 
  9. Jack-o-Lantern’s Trick Track – Obstacle Course (Jack-o-lantern)

Note: This event is drop-in, so this registration is simply to express interest & receive the latest updates about the event.

Bhangra for wellness

Bhangra for Wellness

Co-presented with Sifat Canada

Date & Time: Friday, October 25, 2024 | 11 am - 2 pm

Location: RAWC Gym A/B

Experience the joy and energy of Bhangra, a traditional folk dance from Punjab, India known for its vibrant and rhythmic movements! Register today for any of our four 30-minute workshops where we'll break down basic Bhangra moves and combine them into a dynamic routine set to upbeat music. Open to all UTM students. No prior experience needed. Join us for a day of energy and movement, while boosting your wellness in an exciting way! Register for any one of the following four back-to-back introductory classes:

  1. 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM (30 min) 
  2. 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM (30 min)
  3. 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM (30 min) 
  4. 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM (30 min) 

Each class will introduce participants to the fundamentals of Bhangra. This will include teaching different basic moves, followed by combining them into a routine on a popular Punjabi song.

Note: There are 4 different workshop options that students can sign up for!

hart house

MoveU Refresh & Recharge: Day Trip at Hart House Farm

Co-presented with Hart House, UTSC Athletics & Recreation, and UofT Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Date & Time: Monday, October 28, 2024 | 9:15 am - 6 pm

Location: Hart House Farm, 15911 Creditview Road,
Caledon, ON L7C 3G9

Fee: $20 (spots are extremely limited)

Escape the books with a daytrip to experience caving, cider making, archery, s'mores and more! This getaway is all about having fun, making friends, and enjoying nature's beauty with peers from across all three UofT campuses.

Bus transportation is included. Buses will depart UTM at 9:15 AM and return to campus by 6 PM.

Note: This registration is for UTM students only, as there are separate registrations for UTSC and UTSG students.

Pathway in forest trees

UTM Walks: Mindfulness and Forest Immersion

Co-presented with the HART Lab – UTM Department of Psychology

Date & Time: Mon, Nov 4, 2024 | 12 - 2 pm

Meeting Point: Meet at the RAWC Lobby. We will depart to the UTM Nature Trail as a group no later than 12:10 pm.

Join us for a nature walk alongside a member of the HART Lab at the Department of Psychology. Discover the connection with the mind and nature as we immerse in forest scenery and mindful discussions.

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UTM Skates

Co-presented with the UTM Health & Counselling Centre

Date & Time: Friday, November 8, 2024 | 11 AM - 3 PM

Location: RAWC Gym A

Get active at UTM’s annual indoor skating event! Free skate rentals provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop in, but registration is strongly recommended.  

First 100 students to register and attend will receive a swag bag! Free hot chocolate for all participants, while supplies last!

Individual walking in the forest

UTM Walks with The Chung Lab: Giving Voice

Date & Time: Mon, Nov 11, 2024 | 12 - 2 pm

Meeting Point: Meet at the RAWC Lobby. We will depart as a group no later than 12:10 pm.

Step into nature alongside a member of the Chung Lab at the Department of Psychology. Let’s explore how nature inspires our thoughts and voices, fostering a deeper connection with ourselves and each other.