The weather is improving just in time for April’s focus on walking. On the attached MCC Wellness Council calendar, you’ll notice that in addition to observing National Walking Day, there will be a Walk for the United Way fundraiser at the Brighton Campus on the afternoon of the 7th and everyone is invited to join in the
2017 Rochester Heart Walk & Run to be held at Frontier Field on Saturday, April 22.
We hope you’ve been participating in some of the events taking place on campus this week as part of the Enough is Enough Campaign to Stem Societal Violence. This week-long campaign coincides with April being National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. On a lighter note, this month you can celebrate National “Make Lunch Count Day” and “Lima Bean Respect Day.” If you’d like more information on these unusual observations, visit: <
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-make-lunch-count-day-april-13/> and <
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/days-2/national-lima-bean-respect-day-april-20/>
For some low-stress physical activity, come join us for Introductory Kripalu Yoga in Room 10-143 on Monday, April 10, and Wednesday, April 12. Audra Dion, a certified Kripalu Yoga instructor, will provide a brief introduction to ancient yoga philosophy from the Vedas and will lead participants through a 30-minute, gentle, Kripalu-inspired yoga class. Mats will be provided for those who need them, but space is limited so make sure you arrive early if you want to participate!
Our April Newsletter is also attached and offers insight into what phlegm can tell us about our health (don’t read it while you’re eating!) and provides some information about our bodies’ need for calcium. This month’s recipe is for Basic Quiche, and it might just inspire you to host an April brunch!
As always, the MCC Wellness Council wishes you and yours good health, and we thank you for your interest in our programs.