Subject: Your GUWellness Update for September 2015
From: Charles DeSantis <[email-masked]>
To: "Employee.Benefits.Office [Organization]" <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2015 14:15:53 -0400

It's your year to create a mindful, compassionate and WHOLE life. View this
email in your browser
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from Charles*Reentering the new academic year can be a delicate balancing
act. Although exciting, so many conflicting priorities can be challenging
to manage. Sometimes we forget to stop and breathe, we put our own
self-care on the back burner and mindlessly forge ahead. For 2015-16, I
invite you to try a different approach. This year, many of our GUWellness
activities, programming and workshops are designed to compliment each other
so that we deepen our community’s journey of living a mindful and
compassionate WHOLE life. Try it. Who knows? You might love it. Need some
inspiration? Listen to my first-ever podcast interview with SFS Professor
David Edelstein
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In the last few years, he's taken wellness to a whole new level but I think
that there are some basic principles that we can all embrace. Don't forget:
check outhttp://wellness.georgetown.edu
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for
more information about being well at GU!

*Whether you Walk America or Walk with Charles...just walk.*

Do you hear that? It's the road calling your name. It's saying,*"Put on
those walking shoes and enjoy fall. Join me. You'll feel so great." *This
fall provides ample opportunities to get inspired to walk.

*The Walk America Challenge*
Monday, Sept 21 - Sunday, Nov 15

*Create or join a team. Track your steps and walk from coast to coast
(virutally!).Take Action! *
* View or download the flyer
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If walking across America is too much for you to undertake - just come out
and walk with Charles. Every Thursday!

*Walk with Charles*
Thursdays @ 12:30pm
Healy Circle
1 mile loop. No special walking attire required! Come as you are. Walk at
your pace.
*Mind Body Connections and Creative Spark *

Get ready for a new monthly line-up of topics and practices to support and
nourish you in living a mindful and compassionate life! This year in
Mind-Body Connections (MBC), consider joining us for the whole year.  Mark
your calendar now and let this gathering be a monthly touchstone that
supports, nourishes, and inspires you.  We are also aligning our
programming with Creative Spark so that we support you in deepening your
wellness journey! This month...

*The Power of Setting YOUR Intention*
Wednesday, September 9
1 - 2pm
M-31 Darnall
*Register
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You have a busy schedule. There are hundreds of distractions in your day.
We can all get lost in tending to these distractions and lose our focus on
what matters most to us. Setting an intention focuses our minds, hearts,
and energy. It directs our actions and behaviors. Start this fall off right
and create the space to pause, turn inward, and be guided in a practice for
setting an intention for this new school year. This intention will be your
touchstone throughout the day and your roadmap for guiding your decisions
and maintaining your focus.

*Your Vision Board*
Friday, September 18
1 - 2 pm
M-31 Darnall Hall
*Register
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Take your intentions and create your Vision. In this session, we'll use
pictures, colors, phrases and create a personal Vision Board to help keep
us grounded and focused throughout the year. No artistic talent required!

Learn more about MBC, CS and GUWellness at http://wellness.georgetown.edu
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*
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started. Stay with it." A conversation with Professor (and
triathlete!) David Edelstein and Charles DeSantis*

It's our first GUWellness podcast! Join in this conversation in which Prof.
Edelstein talks about his wellness journey from P90X to marathons to
triathalons to the "no junk diet". Wow! His accomplishments are inspiring!
Listen.
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*RAD: Basic Defense for Women*
*at the Law Center*

This nine-hour course is designed to develop and enhance a woman's options
of self-defense through risk reduction and hands-on techniques.  The class
is taught by Georgetown University staff that have been certified as
instructors through RAD Systems, Inc.  RAD Systems is dedicated to teaching
women defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assault,
by utilizing easy, effective, and proven self-defense tactics. The class is
free to students, staff and faculty.

*Sign up for one of the upcoming series:*
*Sept. 18, 25, and Oct. 2     1:30-4:30 pm (must attend all) *
*Oct. 16, 23, 30     1:30-4:30 pm (must attend all) *

For more information or to register, contact Karen Pierce at
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.

*The Starting Line: *
*Why and how retirement saving should start now.*

*Friday, September 2512 - 1pm*
Leavey Program Room

There’s no time like the present to save for the future. Sometimes it’s
hard to think about retirement when you’re early in your career. The truth
is, that’s when thinking ahead can do the most good! It all starts with
some practical knowledge. TIAA-CREF’s workshop leaders will help you get
ahead of your retirement saving with some tools and advice you can use
right now. Registe
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*Taking the Leap Forward: Imagining your life after retirement*
*We often focus on preparing ourselves financially for retirement. But
what about emotionally, socially, spiritually?*

You are invited to join Georgetown alumna (B’92) and founder of Heart's Joy
Consulting, Jan Hice, for *Taking the Leap Forward: Imagining Your Life
After Retirement*, a four-part workshop series being offered free-of-charge
to our faculty and staff. In-person sessions will be held *10:30a - 12:30p
in M-31 Darnall Hall on Friday October 2, 9, 16 & 23.*

*This is not a financial planning seminar.* Participants can expect to gain
an awareness of the transition process and be engaged in imagining their
future after retirement. We will address the emotion(s) that comes up in
transition and the alignment required to create the life you've imagined.
Knowing that it takes time and support to build a habit, the program
includes two 60-minute conference calls to check-in with participants at
two-week intervals within the first 30 days after the program
completes.  At the end
of this series, you can expect to leave with a vision for this next phase
of life and actionable steps to achieve it. Space is limited. *Register
today.*
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*Need some retirement planning help?*
*Schedule a one-on-one with TIAA-CREF, Fidelity or Vanguard  *

Whether you're looking to create a savings strategy for retirement (or
other major life events), understand your investment choices, learn about
how to protect your assets against inflation or just want to review your
current investment allocations - it may be time to schedule your free
consultation with a representative from one of our retirement investment
companies.

Check the schedule
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to
see what dates are available and for instructions on how to make an
appointment (in-person or phone consultations are available).

*More wellness for your wallet *
*Special discounts and offers available through Beneplace & GUAdvantage*

Faculty and staff have access to many discounts through the GUAdvantage
discount portal athttp://www.beneplace.com/georgetown
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You'll find deals hotels, resorts, moving resources, theme parks, movie
tickets, restaurants, electronics and so much more. View the
*September flyer*
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for
this month's featured discounts!

*Your Weigh...Together*
*Are you ready to transform your approach to weight loss?*

This new group program for weight management and healthy living offers 11
weeks of professionally delivered sessions in a fun, educational
and supportive environment. With *Your Weigh…Together, *you’ll receive:

* * Individualized support for goals and planning;*A digital pedometer and
resource filled workbook;*
**A web-based food and activity tracking tool with meal plans and grocery
lists;*
**Strategies to deal with your eating triggers*

If you’re looking for a little support to achieve big-time goals, join
*Your Weigh…Together.*

New Session Added at Law Center:
Weekly sessions held 1 - 2 pm on Fridays, Sept 18 through Dec 4
First class in McDonough 342, all others in 220.
For more information and to register, contact *Karen Pierce
at [email-masked] <[email-masked]>.*

Main Campus:
Weekly sessions will be held 12:15 - 1:15 pm in Darnall Hall on
Tuesdays, September 22 and run through December 8, 2015.
*This session is currently full. If you'd like to be put on a waiting list,
please [email-masked] <[email-masked]>.*

*Here's what's happening at Yates Field House*
*Tennis*
Adult and Junior tennis classes offered each month at Yates Field House.
Private and group tennis and squash lessons are also offered. For more
information contact Racquet Director, Kathleen Bell at [email-masked]
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*Children's Group Swim Lessons*

Sunday Classes for children ages 2.5-10 years
September 13 - October 18
5 lessons - 1 Fall session
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*Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED*

Friday, September 25 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Friday, October 23 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Friday, December 11 - 10:00am -1:00pm
Fees:  $35  Georgetown affiliated    $65 - no affiliation
Register by calling 202-687-2400
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*Indoor Bicycle Parking Encourages Active Commuting*

Over the summer, the SFS Dean's Office installed two indoor bicycle racks
in its suite using funds awarded by the GU Sustainable Campus Fund. This
new amenity, in addition to our existing commuter shower, has made it
easier for our staff members to adopt active and environmentally-friendly
commuting practices. Halley Lisuk, Business Manager for the Dean's Office,
explains how the new racks help her enjoy a more active commute: "After
biking in from Falls Church it's great to not have to worry about finding a
place on campus that is secure and covered for my bike. I feel like it's
the equivalent of having a garage for your car at home or a reserved
parking spot at work. You don't have to think about taking the time to find
a spot or worry that you'll have to circle the block multiple times in
hopes of finding a place to put your bike. It certainly motivates me to
ride in more frequently and takes away one more excuse not to do so." The
SFS Dean's Office is proud to be the first (but hopefully not the last!)
office on the main campus to provide secure, convenient, indoor bicycle
parking available to its staff members. ~Submitted by Greg Miller. *Do you
have a wellness idea/story to share? Send it to [email-masked]
<[email-masked]>.*

*Mark your calendars: GUWellness Fairs are coming soon...*
*Flu shots, seated massage, health screenings and so much more.*

It's just about that time of year again! Here's the dates for our upcoming
fairs:

10/22: Fair for Night Shift @ Healy Family Student Center, 10:45pm - 12:15am
10/30: Fair on Wisconsin Ave (location TBD), 11am - 1pm
11/6:   Fair on Main Campus (Yates Field House), 11am - 2pm
11/10: Fair on Law Center Campus (12th Floor, Gewirz Bldg), 11am - 1pm
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Email
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Happening this Month*
*•  Ongoing:* One-on-one financial/retirement consultations
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(TIAA,
Fidelity, Vanguard)
*• 9/25:* The Starting Line: Why and how retirement saving should begin now.
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 (TIAA-CREF)
*• 10/2:* Taking the Leap Forward: Imagining life after retirement
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*• 11/18:* Halfway There: A retirement checkup
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 (TIAA-CREF)

• *9/22: *Riding Your Bike Safely in Traffic
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• *9/22-12/8: *Your Weigh....*Together*
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(Main
Campus)
• *Fridays:* Free Yoga for Faculty & Staff at Yates
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• *Ongoing:* Personal Training Sessions at Yates
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• *Ongoing:* Private Tennis, Racquet Ball & Squash Lessons at Yates
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• *9/9:* T
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Power of Setting Your Intention
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• *9/18:* Your Vision Board
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• *Thursdays:* Bereavement Support Group
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• *Weekdays: *Group Meditation at the John Main Center
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