In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Office of Well-Being has organized a week for free wellness activities and programming!

Monday, May 18

*Sign up for an upcoming volunteer opportunity through the Office of Community and Government Relations

*Grab a Wellness Week Check List (some will be available in the library). Complete at least 5 items by Friday, May 22 and be entered to win an OWB Swag Bag!

*All week long, non-members of the Fitness Center can attend free fitness classes! (Please arrive early to sign a waiver before class).

Tuesday, May 19

*Stop by the library for free coffee and tea, crafts, book swap, games, puzzles, connection and a Therapy Dog visit from Ginger!

*Time and Location: 11-1 p.m. in the Lamar Soutter Library - Medical School Building, 1st floor

Wednesday, May 20

*Outdoor Community Walk Around Campus and a Therapy Dog visit from Maggie!

*Community Walk: 11:30-12 p.m. Meet in the Albert Sherman Center, MPR East, First Floor. The walk will take place outdoors around Quad 1.

*Therapy Dog: 11-1 p.m. in the Albert Sherman Center, First Floor

Thursday, May 21

*Desk Stretches/Chair Yoga, Self-Care Workshop/Presentation, and Therapy Dog visit from Sprite!

*Time and Location:

*Desk Stretches/Chair Yoga: 11-11:30 a.m. and 11:30-12 p.m. in the Albert Sherman Center, MPR-East, First Floor

*Therapy Dog: 11-1 p.m. in the Albert Sherman Center, First Floor

*Self-Care Workshop - The Art of Self-Care: Tools for Everyday Wellness: 12-1 p.m. in the Albert Sherman Center, MPR East, First Floor.

Friday, May 22

*Complete and check off at least 5 items on your Wellness Week Check List.

*Email a picture of your updated list to OWB@umassmed.edu and be entered to win an OWB Swag Bag!

** Don't forget! Steps For the Mind Walking Challenge ends May 31!