Category Archives: RecWell

Outdoor Program Trips

Hello All,

Linda here with a reminder to check out upcoming trips the Outdoor Program has scheduled. Nice weather is just around the corner. Caving, canoeing and climbing are only a few of the adventures the Outdoor Program has planned. Looking for something a little less adventurous? Go out and smell the flowers with a Day Hike at Secor Metropark.

Registration deadlines are approaching fast. Head to the Trips page for details on these and any other outings. See you outside!

March&April

Yoga As You Are Classes

Take a short stress relieving break and  participate in this free gentle yoga class. This low-impact class includes gentle stretches,
balance, and breathing as a well as movements designed to increase range of motion in joints and relieve tension. Lastly, enjoy 5 minutes of Mindful Meditation at the end of each class. Come as you are – all that’s needed is a yoga mat or towel. Registration is not required.

  • Mondays 12:10 – 12:50
  • Location: Women’s Center, 107 Hanna Hall
  • January 23 – April 24 (no session during Spring Break – March 6)
  • Facilitated by Caroline Dawson, Certified Mindfulness and Yoga Instructor with over 20 years of yoga and meditation experience.

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Older adult fitness classes begin soon!

Hello All,

Linda here, with some exciting news from our Older Adult Fitness program: the Department of Recreation and Wellness is teaming up with Healthways SilverSneackers® Fitness program to bring you the second session of 8- week fitness classes. The session runs from March 13th through May 5th. These classes are specially designed with older adults in mind.

The first class, Water Exercise Training (WET), is a therapeutic aquatics program. WET has a positive effect on cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and joint flexibility. All this is set in a social atmosphere, so grab your swimsuit and come on in, the water is just right.

The second class in the session is Gentle Chair Yoga. This class caters to those who have difficulty sitting on the floor, have injuries, or are interested in a more modified practice. Gentle Chair Yoga teaches you breathing exercises and different meditation styles. Grab a chair and join us.

Along with these classes, bring a friend for a game of Pickleball or a walk around the track at the Perry Field House.

Classes are open to everyone, but SilverSneakers members can take advantage of all these activities at no charge!

Exercise has many health benefits, besides improving physical strength and fitness, it can help manage and improve diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis. It can also help improve feelings of depression and prevent health problems that come with age.

For more information, class times, or registration information: Older Adult Fitness

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Swallow Your Pride, Call For a Ride

barcards2017Wood County Safe Communities announced today that there have been five fatal crashes in Wood County for the calendar year 2017, compared to three for the same time frame in 2016.

St. Patrick’s Day has become one of the nation’s most popular times to celebrate and party. Unfortunately, too many people are taking to the roads after drinking alcohol, making this holiday also one of the most dangerous. In fact, 30 people were killed in drunk driving crashes across the nation during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period (March 16-18) in 2015. To keep the roads safer, WCSC is reaching out with an important life-saving message and warning: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

Safe Communities is teaming up with local businesses and organizations for the annual Swallow Your Pride, Call for a Ride event. The coalition is offering free rides to those who are unable to drive. Don’t wait until you’ve already been drinking to make your transportation decision. There’s no such thing as being “OK to Drive.” Just one or two drinks can impair judgment and increase the risk of getting arrested or causing a crash; killing yourself or someone else if you get behind the wheel. If you find yourself unable to drive this St. Patrick’s Day, call 419-823-7765 for a FREE ride home anywhere in Bowling Green. Remember: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

If you plan to celebrate with alcohol this St. Patrick’s Day, follow these tips to stay safer:

  • Before celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, decide whether you’ll drink or you’ll drive. You can’t do both.
  • If you’re planning on driving, commit to staying sober. If you’ve been out drinking and then get behind the wheel, you run the risk of causing a crash or getting arrested for a DUI.
  • Help those around you be responsible, too. Walking while intoxicated can be deadly, as lack of attention could put you at risk of getting hit by a vehicle.
  • If someone you know is drinking, do not let him or her get behind the wheel.
  • If you see someone who appears to be driving drunk, pull over to a safe location and call the police. Your actions could help save a life.

Remember this St. Patrick’s Day: Plan Before You Party! Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

For More Information:

  • visit trafficsafetymarketing.gov
  • William Bowers, Ohio State Highway Patrol: 419-352-2481
  • Sandy Wiechman, Safe Communities Coordinator:
    419-372-9353 | swiechm@bgsu.edu

Free HIV Testing

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Schedule A Free Appointment Or Walk-In

This testing service, offered at the Student Recreation Center on the BGSU campus, is completely free and confidential. Call the Wellness Connection at 419.372.9355 to schedule an appointment for a Rapid HIV Test. Walk-ins are always welcome. LGBT friendly and affirming.

A real name is not needed when making the appointment. Free and confidential testing services are also available at other Free External Testing Sites throughout Northwest Ohio.

Testing Schedule Spring 2017 | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

  • February 15 | March 1, 15 | April 5, 19

*Remember to bring a photo ID to the appointment

What To Expect

Upon arriving at the Student Recreation Center:

  • Check in at the Welcome Desk and tell the person at the Welcome Desk that you have an appointment with the Wellness Connection.  Someone can assist you from there.

Once in the testing room expect to:

  • Show a valid photo ID
  • Fill out paperwork
  • Sign a few forms – Remember that the testing is CONFIDENTIAL, not anonymous, so a real name is associated with your paperwork and test results
  • Receive the test: A simple gum swab, no blood necessary.
  • Talk about what brought you in for a test today (i.e., what could be putting you at risk for HIV)
  • Talk about a “plan of action” to help reduce the risk for HIV in the future
  • At the end of the session, receive a result
  • Receive referrals to other agencies/providers, if necessary
  • Ask any questions or concerns about HIV
  • Fill out the evaluation form