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Our fifth annual recognition event celebrating the dedication and professionalism of our administrative and support staff will take place on June 17 at the Montreal campus a²Ô»å June 22 at Campus Outaouais in Gatineau. We can't wait to come together, once again, to celebrate YOU and your many contributions!  Ìý

Based on your feedback expressing that what you want most is toÌýconnect with colleagues, we haveÌýput the focus back onÌýin-person activities.ÌýÌý

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MONTREALÌý

When:ÌýJune 17,ÌýfromÌý9 a.m. to 12Ìýp.m.
Where:ÌýStudents’ Society of ɬÀï·¬ Ballroom, 3480 McTavish Street,Ìý3rdÌýfloorÌý

What:ÌýIn-person gatheringÌýwith:Ìý

• Plant giveaway:ÌýWeÌýareÌýonceÌýagainÌýpartnering with Macdonald Campus Farm to give away 200 free plants to the first 200 attendees – first-come, first-served.ÌýÌý
• Refreshments: Back by popular demand – LesÌýBaristocrates! OurÌýfaveÌýbaristasÌýwill delight you withÌýaÌýselectionÌýof specialty coffees, teas andÌýviennoiseriesÌý(one perÌýperson).Ìý
• Photobooth:ÌýGather your team and your workÌýpalsÌýfor a keepsake snap commemorating the day.Ìý
• TherapyÌýdogsÌý(10:30Ìýa.m. –Ìý12Ìýp.m.): ɬÀ﷬’sÌýStudent Wellness Hub Animal Therapy (SWHAT)Ìýwill be on hand withÌýNellie (female Lab) and Buddy (male Golden) for someÌýdoggieÌýsnuggles.Ìý
• Gentle yogaÌý(11:00 – 11:30 a.m.):ÌýOur Academic Affairs colleague andÌýɬÀï·¬ AthleticsÌýyogaÌýinstructorÌýLili OspinaÌýwill lead aÌýGentle Yoga Session, a mixture of standing poses and seated poses on a chair, ending with a guided meditationÌý(more details below).Ìý.ÌýMax capacity of 30.Ìý
• Meditation/wellness activityÌý(9:30-10:15Ìýa.m.):ÌýJoin usÌýfor aÌýguided breathingÌýand meditation sessionÌýled byÌýJohanne Houle, Director, ɬÀï·¬ÌýOrganizationalÌýDevelopment.Ìý.ÌýMax capacity of 40.ÌýÌý
• EnergyÌýsnack workshopÌý(timeÌýTBC):ÌýOurÌýcolleaguesÌýat the School of Nutrition will show you how to make a nutritious and protein-packed energyÌýsnack.Ìý
• Hangout zoneÌýwith card games:ÌýSeating will be availableÌýfor you to relax and catch up with colleagues or meet new onesÌý– andÌýmaybe winÌýa hand of UNO!ÌýÌý
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GATINEAUÌý

When: June 22,ÌýfromÌý12Ìý– 3 p.m.ÌýÌý
Where: by the Ottawa River
What: In-person gathering
Picnic:Ìý

• AÌýconvivial gatheringÌýin a lovely locationÌýon the banks ofÌýthe Ottawa River,Ìýorganized by the Campus Outaouais Social CommitteeÌýÌý
• Lunch from St-HubertÌýwill be providedÌýÌý
• We will haveÌýgamesÌý(Mölkky, Frisbee, bean bagÌýtossÌýand badminton)Ìý–Ìýfeel free to bring your own games from home!Ìý
• Please note:ÌýIn case of rain, the activity will be transformed into a board game activity at theÌýPédagoÌýCafé.Ìý

Plant giveaway:ÌýPlease noteÌýthatÌýtheÌýgiveawayÌýof plantsÌýfrom Macdonald Campus FarmÌýtook place atÌýCampus Outaouais on May 28.Ìý

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Both campuses: Prize drawÌý

A draw for prizes fromÌýHotel Omni Mont-Royal, Zante Restaurant,ÌýɬÀï·¬ÌýFaculty Club and ɬÀï·¬ AthleticsÌý(and more!)Ìýwill be held at the Montreal eventÌýat approximately 11:30 a.m.Ìýwith names ofÌýall FMHSÌýadmin and support staff from bothÌýcampusesÌý entered.ÌýWinners will be contacted by e-mailÌýpost-event.ÌýÌý

We hope you can join usÌýin Montreal or Gatineau.ÌýÌý

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AdditionalÌýinformation:ÌýÌý

PhotographyÌýÌý

Please note this event will be photographed and the photos may be used on our FMHS social media accounts as well as in our photo gallery on Health e-News.ÌýIf you would prefer not to have your photo taken, we kindly ask that youÌýadviseÌýthe photographer present. Ìý

Gentle Yoga SessionÌýfull descriptionÌý

Format: Inclusive

Facilitator: This session will be guided by ɬÀï·¬ÌýalumnaÌýLiliana Ospina, ɬÀï·¬ Athletics Fitness and Yoga Instructor with over two decades of teaching experience. As a staff member within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Lili helps advance the collective vision—together for better health. Drawing on her passion for holistic well-being, Lili believes that incorporating simple wellness strategies into our daily routine can enrich our lives and enhance our human experience.Ìý

Description:ÌýJoin us for this Gentle Yoga Session to learn the foundational principles of mindful movement.ÌýIn the midst ofÌýdemanding schedules and fast-paced environments, true wellness begins with intentional pauses that honor the body's innate need for recovery. Infused with mind-body integration techniques from Hatha Yoga, this session serves as a conscious 'reset' button. Through accessible,Ìýlow-impactÌýstretches and focused breathwork, we will gently move the body to cultivate a deeper inner connection, allowing you to experience how a gentle, sustained yoga flow can counteract fatigue, enhance clarity, and foster long-term resilience. Take this time to invest in your own well-being, translating the principles of health promotion into a deeply personal, stabilizing practice that honors your longevity.Ìý.