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Monthly Message-April 2012
Dear SFS-Q Colleagues:
It is wonderful to be here with you in Doha and to get a first hand
look at how your community has embraced wellness and incorporated it
into every day. While I'm in the neighborhood I plan to join you for
the GU Olympics Flag Football Game and Easter Event on April 3. And, as
you wrap up your
annual GU-Q Walking Challenge, I am honored and delighted to be able to
announce this year's winners and look forward to celebrating with all
the participants. Stay tuned for details.
Although
some of your wellness activities may be slowing as end-of-year
activities ramp up, it's exciting to see the great progress being made
through your Step Into Action challenge. Wellness Wednesday lunchtime
discussions will continue along with many of the ongoing fitness
classes you've come to love. See below for topics, times and locations.
One wonderful addition that has been made to your wellness program is
the addition of a gym instructor (thanks to QF!) to help facilitate
safe use of the facilities and equipment and to provide personal
fitness advice and programming. I hope that you will take advantage of
this terrific new resource. Please stop by, say hello and find out how
you can benefit with some guidance from a fitness professional.
April wellness highlights for SFS-Q:
Wellness Programs
What: Sun Care Information
When: From Sunday April 15 to April 22
Time: All day
Where: SFS-Q Atrium
Note: Pick up some information and a personal Sun care kit (while
supplies last!)
As part of Sun Care Information Session, medical
representatives from Pierre Fabre-Dermo Cosmetique (Avene and
Ducray) will be providing an informational and skin
analysis session, with sample products to try. Don't miss it!
When : Wednesday, April 18th
Time : 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Where : SFS-Q Atrium
What: Self Defense
Instructor: Maryam Hayati
When: Second Round Starts Today, Sunday April 15
Time: 5:30-7:00 PM
Where: Performance Art Room, Ground Floor
Who: Female faculty, staff and students (No men are
allowed during this time)
What: Meditation
Instructor: Mahnaz Mousavi (Mondays)
Mary Bryan (Tuesdays)
When: Mondays Time: 3:20-3:50 PM
When:Tuesdays Time: 12-12.30 PM
Where: Interfaith Room, 2nd floor
Who: All students, staff and faculty
What: Yoga
Instructor: Nadiane Bastin
When: Mondays
Time: 5-6 PM
Where: Performance Art Room, Ground Floor
Who: Faculty and staff
Requirements: comfortable clothing, mats provided
What: Aikido (Martial Art)
Instructor: Bernard Assaf
When: Mondays
Time: 6:15-7:45 PM
Where: Performance Art Room, Ground Floor
Who: All faculty, staff and students
Requirements: Comfortable clothing, preferably Aikido Kimono (or
Judo Kimono)
Optional: Wooden tools (Ken, Jo, Tanto) for special practice, Zori
(special outfit)
What: Step Aerobics
Instructor: Shelley Ford
When: Tuesdays
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Where: Performance Art Room, Ground Floor
Who: All faculty, staff and students
Requirements: comfortable clothing, appropriate athletic shoes
What: Capoeira
Instructor: Mari Luomi
When: Wednesdays
Time: 4.45-6 PM
Where: Performance Art Room, Ground Floor
Who: Faculty and staff
Requirements: comfortable clothing
What: Ballroom Dancing
Instructor:Marlene Canlas, Kevin Gomes
When: Sundays and Thursdays
Time: 5.15-6.45pm
Where:MSFS - Sundays
Performance Art Room - Thursdays
Who: Faculty and staff
Requirements: comfortable clothing
All classes and groups are free for faculty, staff and students.
It's great to be in Doha. I look forward to speaking and celebrating
with you and hearing all about your wellness stories.
Be well,
Charles DeSantis
Associate Vice President & Chief Benefits Officer
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Director, Communications/GUWellness: Mind, Body, Soul
Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits
Georgetown University
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