WORKSITE EVENTS

The Wellness Works program offers a variety of worksite activities and programs to help you achieve a healthy lifestyle. Visit this website frequently for the latest schedule. If you need to adjust your work schedule to be able to participate in a class/event, please check with your supervisor first. Unless otherwise noted, these programs are open to employees of Howard County Government and specified allied agencies.

If you have ideas for wellness programs at your worksite, please send an email to: Wellnessworks@howardcountymd.gov or see your department/agency wellness representative.

Wellness Programs & Fitness Activities

November 2009

Yoga Classes - Thursdays, October 22 - November 19

Yoga Classes, Fall Session II - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! - to help reduce stress and improve relaxation, mental clarity & fitness levels. For ALL fitness levels.

• Instructor: Todd Carpenter, Yoga Flow Instructor
• Location: Howard County Health Department, 7178 Columbia Gateway Drive, conference rooms A/B (enter through Administration)
• Time: 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• Cost: $50 for five classes; walk-ins welcome $10/class
• RSVP: Register by emailing Sam O'Neil at soneil@howardcountymd.gov, or call 410-313-6295.
• Bring: A mat, water bottle, and comfortable clothing.

Ongoing

Living Well...Take Charge of Your Health Workshop - This six-week program is modeled after the Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop from Stanford University. Participants meet once a week for two and a half hours to learn skills to better manage their symptoms and get the most out of their lives. The workshop is led by two trained leaders who have or care for people with chronic conditions.

• The Living Well workshop is for people with chronic conditions, such as arthritis, diabetes, stroke, heart or lung disease.
• You will learn techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain, and isolation; exercises for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; appropriate use of medications; how to communicate effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; tips for healthy eating; and how to evaluate new treatments.
• Series of six, free classes at the Gateway Building, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive (Room 303).
• Dates & Times to be determined based on participant interest.
• For more details, contact Courtney Barkley at cbarkley@howardcountymd.gov, (410) 313-5957.
• Sponsored by: Howard County Office on Aging, Department of Citizen Services, and Wellness Works in Howard County.

Low Impact Exercise Classes

• Drop-in exercise classes - one hour
• Multiple dates and times (ongoing)
• Low impact for all fitness levels, using various videos
• Gateway Building, Room 303
• No designated leader - group class
• Waiver required to participate (available at the class)
• For details, including the class schedule, contact Kathy Green at (410) 313-6429 or email kgreen@howardcountymd.gov.