Winter 2013 Workplace Wellness Program Guide

Winter 2013 Workplace Wellness Program Guide

For more than 110 years, YMCA Calgary has been committed to improving the body, mind and spirit of our members and communities. We are proud to partner with Alberta Health Services (AHS) to provide programs and services to support and enhance the health of AHS employees in the Calgary Zone. Calgary Zone Workplace Wellness The Calgary Zone Workplace Wellness Program (WWP) provides a variety of unique opportunities for AHS employees and their families to participate in health-related programming. Offerings include program or membership-based activities at AHS sites or community YMCAs in Calgary. YMCA provides: Corporate rates at all YMCA s (10% off adult memberships and no joining fee) Joint memberships to access both AHS and YMCA facilities Fitness Centre memberships at AHS locations The ability to join children and/or youth to an adult YMCA membership for a discounted fee A variety of on-site registered programs at AHS locations 2

WWP Membership Options Fitness Centre Membership: $15/month Access to AHS fitness centres at Alberta Children s Hospital, Rockyview General Hospital, Southport Tower, Peter Lougheed Centre, Foothills Medical Centre AHS employees need a proximity card to register for membership (proximity card is located in the plastic pouch along with employee ID card) Get details about locations AHS-YMCA Joint Membership: $70/month Access to AHS fitness centres and access Calgary YMCAs Valid AHS ID and proximity card required for access Add a spouse and/or children for a discounted rate View YMCA membership benefits and privileges All memberships include AHS Fitness Centre Orientation (see details) Coach Approach (at YMCA locations) *one time support for new exercisers Fitlinxx an online system to record workouts Personal training sessions at member and nonmember rates (available at AHS and YMCA facilities) WWP Program Options I feel very fortunate that we have noon classes offered at the Foothills Medical Centre. The location is very convenient with qualified instructors who let you work at your own level. I feel much better physically and mentally when I participate. ~ Joan Matthews Administration Secretary Registered Classes 6 week classes, 1 x/week (two 6 week sessions in Winter) Register online or at any YMCA location Demo week January 7-11 Click here to access the AHS / WWP program registration page. Registration Information For Fitness Centre memberships and registered programs, register by phone, online or at any YMCA location. For AHS-YMCA Joint Membership, please register online or at any YMCA location (must pick up membership card in person). 3

YMCA wellness opportunites... We re here for you Personal Training FITNESS ASSESSMENT Find out how fit you are. Your cardiovascular fitness, body composition, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility will be evaluated in this 90-minute session. GETTING STARTED Work within your fitness level to develop a personal training program that meets your needs. This package includes two introductory one hour personal training sessions and one half-hour consultation. Note: Getting Started is available one time per membership. PROGRAM DESIGN Enhance your workout with this additional 90-minute session. A certified trainer monitors technique and ensures the greatest benefit in your goals and choice of exercises. Note: Requires prior training either with a YMCA trainer or at another facility. PRIVATE SESSIONS Choose a package of 60-minute sessions for savings and convenience. A certified trainer monitors technique and ensure the greatest benefit is derived from each exercise. Learn more about personal training. Fitness Assessment Getting Started Program Design Private Semi-private (per person) Member Non-Mem Member Non-Mem $75 $100 $99 $140 $75 $100 5 Sessions $285 $385 $235 $310 10 Sessions $540 $720 $390 $520 20 Sessions $1020 $1380 $750 $1000 Coach Approach We re committed to help you discover and stick to an exercise plan. Need a little help getting started? Through FREE one-on-one meetings with a YMCA wellness coach, you can: Develop short- and long-term goals Learn self-managment skills Overcome challenges Work out around activities you enjoy INCLUDED in every adult membership. Contact YMCA Member Services for more info. 4

Demo Week Demo Week is a great way to sample a variety of drop-in fitness classes prior to the session starting. Try as many demo classes as you want. The bonus is, It s fun and free. View class descriptions Web: bit.ly/calgarywwp_ymcacalgary Email: calgarywwp@ymcacalgary.org or wellness@albertahealthservices.ca monday, January 7 Zumba 4:30-5:30 PLC- Room 19108 Ashtanga Yoga 12:05-12:50 SPT- Room 1021 Pilates 12:00 to 1:00 Holy Cross-Living Well Gym Hatha Yoga 4:30-5:30 Sundre Hospital-Sun Room Tuesday, January 8 Hatha Yoga Zumba 4:30-5:30 SPT- Atrium Hatha Yoga 4:45-5:45 Innisfail-Class Room Wednesday, January 9 Indoor Bootcamp Zumba 4:30-5:30 Thursday, January 10 Hatha Yoga PLC- Room 19108 Muscle Works 4:30 to 5:30 ACH- EWG Gym Zumba 4:30-5:30 RGH Room-10302 Hatha Yoga 4:45 to 5:45 ACHC- Adult Day Support Friday, January 11 Hatha Yoga 12:05-12:50 ECHC-Living Well Gym Hatha Yoga 12:05-12:50 SPT- Room 1021 5

AHS Fitness Centre Orientation Winter Schedule Group orientation sessions are offered as a free service to members by certified personal trainers at all AHS fitness centre locations. You must be a fitness centre member to attend the orientation. Alberta Children s Hospital Rockyview General Hospital Southport Tower Foothills Hospital Peter Lougheed Hospital Jan 24 5:00pm Jan 23 1:15pm Jan 23 12:00pm Jan 24 3:30pm Jan 22 12:30pm Feb 20 12:30pm Feb 21 3:30pm Feb 21 5:00pm Feb 20 11:30am Feb 19 12:30pm Mar 21 3:30pm Mar 20 1:00pm Mar 20 12:00pm Mar 21 5:00pm Mar 6 4:30pm Apr 17 11:30am Apr 18 3:30pm Apr 18 4:45pm Apr 17 12:30pm Apr 16 12:00pm Register for an orientation session. Please include the site, date and time of the orientation. A minimum of two people are required or the session will be cancelled. We will notify you by email in the event of a cancellation. Calgary Zone Workplace Wellness Program Email: calgarywwp@ymcacalgary.org Phone: 403-269-6701 Fax: 403-508-2629 6

2013 Winter Registered Program Schedule Classes are available for all AHS employees. You can register using the online registration system, by phone or in person. Winter 2013 Session Dates Jan 14- Feb 22 Mar 4 - Apr 12 Regisration begins Jan 2 View class descriptions Web: bit.ly/calgarywwp_ymcacalgary Email: calgarywwp@ymcacalgary.org or wellness@albertahealthservices.ca Alberta Children s Hospital (ACH) Monday Hatha Yoga 4:30-5:30 ACH- Ed Whalen Gym Jan 14 Classes: 5 $45 81084 Tuesday Thursday Total Body Conditioning Muscle Works 4:30-5:30 ACH- Ed Whalen Gym 4:30-5:30 ACH- Ed Whalen Gym Monday Hatha Yoga 4:30-5:30 ACH- Ed Whalen Gym Tuesday Total Body 4:30-5:30 Conditioning ACH- Ed Whalen Gym Thursday Muscle Works 4:30-5:30 ACH- Ed Whalen Gym Jan 15 Classes: 6 $48 81085 Jan 17 Classes: 6 $48 81086 Mar 4 Classes: 5 $45 81116 Mar 5 Classes: 6 $48 81117 Mar 7 Classes: 6 $48 81118 7

DIDSBURY (DIDS) Wednesday Hatha Yoga 4:30-5:30 Education Conference Room Wednesday Hatha Yoga 4:30-5:30 Education Conference Room Jan 16 Classes: 6 $54 81091 Mar 6 Classes: 6 $54 81146 Winter 2013 Session Dates Jan 14- Feb 22 Mar 4 - Apr 12 Regisration begins Jan 2 View class descriptions Web: bit.ly/calgarywwp_ymcacalgary Email: calgarywwp@ymcacalgary.org or wellness@albertahealthservices.ca East Calgary Health Centre (ECHC) Tuesday Zumba 4:30-5:30 ECHC- Living Well Gym Friday Hatha Yoga 12:05-12:50 ECHC- Living Well Gym Tuesday Zumba 4:30-5:30 ECHC- Living Well Gym Friday Hatha Yoga 12:05-12:50 ECHC- Living Well Gym Jan 15 Classes: 6 $60 81107 Jan 18 Classes: 6 $42 81108 Mar 5 Classes: 6 $60 81119 Mar 9 Classes: 5 $35 81120 Sundre Hospital and Care Centre (Sun) Monday Hatha Yoga 4:30-5:30 Jan 14 Classes: 5 $45 81115 Sun Room Monday Hatha Yoga 4:30-5:30 Sun Room Mar 4 Classes: 5 $45 81149 8

Foothills Hospital (FMC) Monday Total Body Conditioning Tuesday Hatha Yoga Wednesday Indoor Bootcamp Wednesday Zumba 4:30-5:30 Thursday Pilates Friday Muscle Works Monday Total Body Conditioning Tuesday Hatha Yoga Wednesday Indoor Bootcamp Wednesday Zumba 4:30-5:30 Thursday Pilates Friday Muscle Works Jan 14 Classes: 5 $40 81095 Jan 15 Classes: 6 $54 81096 Jan 16 Classes: 6 $48 81097 Jan 16 Classes: 6 $60 81098 Jan 17 Classes: 6 $54 81099 Jan 18 Classes: 6 $48 81100 Mar 4 Classes: 5 $40 81123 Mar 5 Classes: 6 $48 81124 Mar 6 Classes: 6 $54 81125 Mar 6 Classes: 6 $60 81127 Mar 7 Classes: 6 $54 81131 Mar 8 Classes: 5 $40 81134 Winter 2013 Session Dates Jan 14- Feb 22 Mar 4 - Apr 12 Regisration begins Jan 2 View class descriptions Web: bit.ly/calgarywwp_ymcacalgary Email: calgarywwp@ymcacalgary.org or wellness@albertahealthservices.ca 9

Innisfail Health Centre (inni) Tuesday Hatha Yoga 4:45-5:45 The Classroom Tuesday Hatha Yoga 4:45-5:45 The Classroom Jan15 Classes: 6 $54 81114 Mar 5 Classes: 6 $54 81148 Holy Cross Centre (HC) Monday Pilates HC- Wellness Centre Wednesday Total Body Conditioning HC- Wellness Centre Monday Pilates HC- Wellness Centre Wednesday Total Body Conditioning HC- Wellness Centre Jan 14 Classes: 5 $45 81087 Jan 16 Classes: 6 $48 81088 Mar 4 Classes: 5 $45 81121 Mar 6 Classes: 6 $48 81122 Winter 2013 Session Dates Jan 14- Feb 22 Mar 4 - Apr 12 Regisration begins Jan 2 View class descriptions Web: bit.ly/calgarywwp_ymcacalgary Email: calgarywwp@ymcacalgary.org or wellness@albertahealthservices.ca Peter Lougheed Hospital (PLC) Monday Zumba 4:30-5:30 PLC- Room 19108 Thursday Hatha Yoga PLC- Room 19108 Monday Zumba 4:30-5:30 PLC- Room 19108 Thursday Hatha Yoga PLC- Room 19108 Jan 14 Classes: 5 $50 81092 Jan 17 Classes: 6 $54 81094 Mar 4 Classes: 5 $50 81135 Mar 7 Classes: 6 $54 81137 10

Rockyview General Hospital (RGH) Tuesday Hatha Yoga 4:30-5:30 RGH- Room 10302 Thursday Zumba 4:30-5:30 RGH- Room 10302 Tuesday Hatha Yoga 4:30-5:30 RGH- Room 10302 Thursday Zumba 4:30-5:30 RGH- Room 10302 Jan15 Classes: 6 $54 81101 Jan 17 Classes: 6 $60 81102 Mar 5 Classes: 6 $54 81140 Mar 7 Classes: 6 $60 81141 Richmond road Diagnostics Centre (RRDTC) Tuesday Hatha Yoga RRDTC- Room 1868A Thursday Ashtanga Yoga RRDTC- Room 1868A Jan 15 Classes: 6 $54 81089 Jan 17 Classes: 6 $54 81090 Tuesday Hatha Yoga Mar 5 Classes: 6 $54 81138 RRDTC- Room 1868A Thursday Ashtanga Yoga RRDTC- Room 1868A Mar 7 Classes: 6 $54 81139 Winter 2013 Session Dates Jan 14- Feb 22 Mar 4 - Apr 12 Regisration begins Jan 2 View class descriptions Web: bit.ly/calgarywwp_ymcacalgary Email: calgarywwp@ymcacalgary.org or wellness@albertahealthservices.ca 11

Airdrie (ACHC) Thursday Hatha Yoga 4:45-5:45 Adult Day Support Thursday Hatha Yoga 4:45-5:45 Adult Day Support Jan 17 Classes: 5 $54 81113 Mar 7 Classes: 6 $54 81147 Winter 2013 Session Dates Jan 14- Feb 22 Mar 4 - Apr 12 Regisration begins Jan 2 View class descriptions Web: bit.ly/calgarywwp_ymcacalgary Email: calgarywwp@ymcacalgary.org or wellness@albertahealthservices.ca Southport Tower (SPT) Monday Ashtanga Yoga 12:05-12:50 SPT- Room 1021 Tuesday Zumba 4:30-5:30 SPT- Room 1103, Atrium Wednesday Hatha Yoga 12:05-12:50 SPT- Room 1021 Friday Hatha Yoga 12:05-12:50 SPT- Room 1021 Monday Tuesday Ashtanga Yoga Total Body Conditioning 12:05-12:50 SPT- Room 1021 4:30-5:30 SPT- Room 1103, Atrium Wednesday Hatha Yoga 12:05-12:50 SPT- Room 1021 Friday Hatha Yoga 12:05-12:50 SPT- Room 1021 Jan 14 Classes: 5 $35 81103 Jan 15 Classes: 6 $60 81104 Jan 16 Classes: 6 $42 81105 Jan 18 Classes: 6 $42 81106 Mar 4 Classes: 5 $35 81142 Mar 5 Classes: 6 $48 81143 Mar 6 Classes: 6 $42 81144 Mar 8 Classes: 5 $35 81145 12

Let s work together to create a healthy experience AHS Fitness Centres Fitness Centres are unsupervised and accessible 24 hours. Please be safe, respectful and aware during your time in these centres. Return all weights (including weight stacks on machines) to their original position when finished. Weights should be stored properly, not propped, stacked or left in an otherwise unsafe position. Wipe down your machine when you ve completed your work out. Respect a 30-minute limit and sign-up procedures on equipment. Share equipment during busy times. Group Exercise Classes We are committed to providing safe and enjoyable wellness opportunities for employees. We need your help and cooperation to create a healthy experience for everyone in the Workplace Wellness Program. Thank you for your support. Be respectful of your colleagues. When waiting for a class to begin, please wait outside while the prior meeting/event concludes. Share available space the best that you can. If you have to leave a class early, find a space near the back of the room so as not to disturb your colleagues when exiting. New to exercising? Free AHS Fitness Centre orientations are available by emailing calgarywwp@ymcacalgary.org or visit bit.ly/calgarywwp_ymcacalgary. 13

YMCA Wellness Service Request Form YMCA provides general wellness programs including (but not limited to) yoga, Pilates, Zumba or other aerobic classes and activities. To initiate a new class at an AHS Calgary Zone site, please ensure your site is able to satisfy the following criteria prior to submitting your request: Commitment for a minimum of one class per week at the site Commitment and approval from the site manager to request the class Access to an on-site space for the duration of the class that meets the needs of the specific activity * (room must be booked by a Site Manager, AHS Wellness Volunteer or AHS personnel for the duration of the classes)* Request Process: 1. Submit Wellness Service Request Form to the YMCA Workplace Wellness Program Coordinator at: calgarywwp@ymcacalgary.org, or call 403.269.6701 for more information. 2. YMCA reviews and prioritizes requests as they are received. 3. YMCA will connect with the site contact to execute request within two business days. Submit this form by March 11, 2013 to enable us to include the class in the next program schedule. Class Description: Class Request Initiated By: Site Contact Name: Date Required: Department: Site: City Town: Phone: Email: Authorized By (Site Manager or Higher): Phone: Email: 14

Check out exciting new upgrades at Rockyview General Hospital Facilities, Equipment and Amenities secure, 24-hour access flat screen TV new cross-trainers spin, recumbent and stationary bikes treadmills step machine functional activity and stretching space Rockyview General Hospital (RGH) Room 3N33 7007 14 Street SW 15

YMCA in South Health Campus YMCA is proud to be a partner in the South Health Campus to provide a place for southeast residents to enjoy community, health, wellness and recreation opportunities. Volunteer opportunities available. Contact shc@ymcacalgary.org for more info. Facilities and Amenities Workout tracking with FitLinxx Strength & conditioning centre Indoor walking/running track Indoor climbing wall Group fitness classes General & family locker rooms Multi-purpose spaces How to join Visit any YMCA Calgary location or drop by the Wellness Centre in the South Health Campus. For details about location, hours, schedules, rates and more visit YMCAcalgary.org. YMCA in South Health Campus 4448 Front Street SE 16

Try the Y together Visit your local branch to find out more about these great opportunities to enjoy YMCA Calgary facilities. Open Y Day Free all-day access at YMCA Calgary locations the third Sunday of every month. Enjoy the YMCA experience. Free 5 th Members bring one free guest on the 5th of every month. Show a friend what the fun is all about. Lead a Friend to Health Help others start a healthy lifestyle. Share your YMCA experience, introduce friends and family to us and quickly see the rewards. Increase time with friends and networking opportunities while improving health and wellness together. Referring members receive a special thank you gift from YMCA Calgary when friends join. 17