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PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM
 
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Monthly Health Info
Health Newsletters
Online Presentation

Activities Calendar
• Fitness Class Schedules
• Workshops & More

On-going Programs & Opportunities:

Diabetes Management
•Diabetes Prevention
•Diabetes Control
Fitness & Wellness Discounts
Health Coaching
Lose & Win Peer Support Group
No Weight Gain Contest
Seasonal Fitness Challenge Program
Tobacco Cessation
Travel Reduction Program
Walking Club
• Worksite Walking Maps
Weight Watchers At Work Program
Workplace Wellness Services
• Massage, Reflexology, Acupuncture

Information & Resources:

Gift Card List/Prizes
Healthy Fundraising
Health Links
• Healthy Websites
• Healthy Eating Downtown
• Health Calculators
• Healthy Recipes
Sports & Fitness
StairWELL to Health
Stretching and Ergonomics
Wellness Action Committee

Wellness Resources for UHC Members:

Free Nurseline / Care24
Diabetes Prevention & Control Programs
Health Assessment
Healthy Pregnancy Program
QuitPower

Pima County Links:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Benefits Home Page
Bicycle & Pedestrian Program
Parks & Recreation Activities
HealthyPima.org
Travel Reduction Program

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

On-site Employee Wellness Program Activities

Wellness offers a variety of on-going and special programs for employees, such as:


 • Fitness Classes - Schedule of Activities

 • Weight Watchers At Work

 • Wellness Workshops

 • Health Coaching

Fitness Classes

Classes are taught by Employee Wellness and the Wellness Council of Arizona. All payments should be given directly to the instructor at your first class of the month; exact change or check to WELCOAZ.  Where applicable, class participants are required to assist with moving/re-setting conference room furniture. Classes are not held on County holidays.

Body Sculpting: Using resistance bands and body weight exercises, this class will lead you through a variety of exercises to build muscular strength & endurance. Bands provided for class use.

Building Location Room Name/Number Day Time Cost
Public Works Bldg Basement Level Conf Rm A Tuesdays 12:10 - 12:50 pm $10 month$5 walk in
Public Works Bldg Basement Level Conf Rm A Thursdays 12:10 - 12:50 pm $10 month$5 walk in

.Drawings will be held at the beginning of each month

Must attend all scheduled classes to be entered

Participants who attend both Tuesday and Thursday classes will have an additional opportunity to win

Only one prize per winner please

EXTRA BONUS ENTRY

For every co-worker you get to sign up for the month, you and the referred employee will get an additional entry to win.

Please make your check out to Wellness Council of Arizona.

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Yoga: Hatha-style yoga customized to each class. Beginner to intermediate levels welcome. Bring a mat; Limited mats available at the Main Library.

Building Location Room Name/ Number Day Time Cost
6920 E Broadway Ste A Classroom Thursday's - beginner 12:15 - 1:00 pm $10 month $5 drop in

newGreen Valley Library

601 N. La Canada (Box 9)

Thursday's -beginner / intermediate

no class on Feb. 16th & Mar. 8th
12:10 - 12:50 pm $10 month $5 drop in
Kino Community Center Dance Room Friday's - beginner/intermediate level 12:10 - 12:50 pm $10 month $5 walk in
Public Works Bldg Basement Level Conf Rm C Friday's- intermediate/advance 12:10 - 12:50 pm $10 month $5 walk in
Main Library Lower Level I Monday's - beginnerWednesday's - intermediate 12:10 - 12:50 pm Free

Please make your check out to Wellness Council of Arizona.

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Zumba Fitness: A high-energy workout with easy to follow-moves and Latin rhythms.

Building Location Room Name/Number Day Time Cost
Health Dept East - 6920 E. Broadway Ste A Classroom Tuesday's 12:15 - 1:00 pm $10 month $5 walk in
newJuvenile Court - 2225 E. Ajo Way Detention 800 Pod* Monday's 5:15 -6:00 pm $10 month $5 walk in
newJuvenile Court - 2225 E. Ajo Way Detention 800 Pod* Thursday's 12:10 - 12:50 pm $10 month $5 walk in

* Due to security reasons, this class can only be offered to Juvenile Court employees

Please make your check out to Wellness Council of Arizona.

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Walking Clubs

Take advantage of an easy way to de-stress and get fit! Take 12 Walking Club Walks in Dec/Jan/Feb and earn a $5 gift card! Plus, 20 walks earn you a special walking club t-shirt. View details on website for shirt and rewards; (one per person).

Please e-mail the Walking Club Leader (Champion) or e-mail wellness@pima.gov to confirm the walk before participating for the first time.

Worksite Starting Location Days Time Length Leader Contact
Abrams Bldg, 3rd Fl Lobby Monday - Friday 12:30 pm 30 minutes Carolyn/Cynthia 243-7793 Carolyn 243-8053 Cynthia
Catalina Rec Center, Park Ramada Monday - Friday 9:30 am 30 minutes Darron 825-9011
Clerk of the Board Warehouse, Covered parking in front bldg. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:30 pm 25 minutes Scott 351-8459
newKino Stadium Concourse Monday - Friday 11:30 am 45 - 60 minutes Mary 434 - 1339
Downtown:
Crosswalk area E. of Museum of Arts
Tuesday 12:15 pm 20 - 30 minutes Grace 740-8460
TCC Arena by ticket window
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 12:05 pm 20 - 25 minutes Chuo 243-8937
TCC Arena by ticket window
Monday, Thursday 12:05 pm 20 - 25 minutes Carmen 740-6635
Under Old Courthouse Down, by patio
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 pm 45 minutes Barbara 243-5156
RWRD - Conveyance, Front Lobby Monday - Friday 11:00 am 20 minutes Rhea 443-6519

Off-Site Locations (please contact leader if you plan to join):

Worksite Starting Location Days Time Length Leader
Sahuarita Lake Clubhouse Wednesday 8:00 am 30 - 45 minutes Carol 594-5490

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Special Worksite Programs

MC900195666[1]Mindfulness Meditation: Take advantage of a relaxing mid-day break, reduce stress and learn breathing and mindfulness techniques with volunteer instructor Blake Ashley. Employees interested in participating on a regular basis may check-out a meditation cushion to keep for class use. Contact Employee Wellness.

Location
Room Name
Day
Time
Main Library, 1st Fl. Children's Rm Tuesdays 12:10 - 12:50 pm

**New participants are always welcome**

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Weight Watchers At Work: Join one of the most successful group weight loss programs at a convenient location. For only $120 + free enrollment you receive a supportive 10-week program. Join anytime (wks 2 to 7) for a pro-rated fee. When you can’t attend an At Work meeting you can attend another AZ meeting. Pima County employees with UHC health insurance are eligible for a $60 Target or Weight Watchers gift certificate incentive. If you’d like to attend at another location, send in a registration form and check two weeks prior to a new downtown series, and we’ll mail you a registration sticker. Learn more here.

Location Room Name Dates Weigh-in Time Meeting Time
Bank of America Bldg 10th Fl.Public Defender Conf Rm Wednesdays 11:45 am - 12:15 pm 12:15 - 12:45 pm

imagesSeries Run Dates:

December 14, 2011
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February 15, 2012
February 22, 2012
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April 25, 2012
May 2, 2012
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July 4, 2012
July 11, 2012
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September 12, 2012
September 19, 2012
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November 21, 2012
November 28, 2012
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January 20, 2013

New members should register on-site two weeks prior to a new 10 week series start date. Renewing members should register on-site the start date of the new series. (Or to attend at another location, register two weeks in advance through Employee Wellness.)

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Special Wellness Programs for all Worksites

These programs are designed for easy participation no matter where you work. Employee Wellness sends you the materials you need and you participate on your own time. There are no special classes to attend. These programs require registration forms available on our website or by contacting us directly. Additional details on each program are also available on-line.

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Seasonal Fitness Challenge:The Seasonal Fitness Challenge Program is easy and energizing! The program runs quarterly beginning in January and is divided into four seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall challenges. Each season, you may choose one of four fitness goals which focus on increasing your daily physical activity rates.

Learn more here.

Program Schedule - 2012
Winter Season January 3, 2012
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March 31, 2012
Spring Season April 1, 2012
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June 30, 2012
Summer Season July 1, 2012
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September 30, 2012
Fall Season October 1, 2012
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December 31, 2012

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Personal Trainer / Health Coaching

Meet one-on-one with a Personal Trainer from the Wellness Council of Arizona for strategies and assistance in creating a plan to manage a health concern, whether you are looking to lose weight, exercise more, eat healthier, manage stress or lower blood pressure and cholesterol. All appointments are 25 minutes. To schedule an appointment, submit a Health Coaching application form available on our website. Learn more here. Free and open to employees with Pima County UnitedHealthcare insurance.

Location Room Name Day Time
Public Works Bldg Conf Rm A

2nd Wednesday of each month

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Legal Services Bldg 14th Fl Small Conf Rm

3rd Wednesday of each month

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Juvenile Court Bldg HR Conf Rm

1st & 4th Wednesday of each month

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mission Rd Complex DOT - Field Eng Conf Rm

3rd Tuesday of each month:

11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Telephonic Coach Calls You!

2nd Wednesday & Thursday, 4th Tuesday of each month:

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Additional Worksite Locations – If your worksite has six or more eligible employees interested in three or more months of on-site health coaching, contact Employee Wellness! Or, Employee Wellness can send you a flyer to post at your worksite to see if there is interest.

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Important Information

View a list of available workshops and classes to request for your worksite.

Building Addresses for Wellness Activities

Abrams Building: 3950 S. Country Club (@ Ajo Way)                  
Administration Building: 130 W. Congress (downtown)
Admin. West. Building: 150 W. Congress (downtown)    
Adult Probation East: 8180 E Broadway  (W of Sarnoff)                                             
Bank of America Bldg: 33 N. Stone Ave. (downtown)
Brandi Fenton Park: 3482 E. River Rd. (@ Alvernon)
Catalina Rec. Center
: 16562 N. Oracle Rd., Catalina
Fleet Services: 1301 S. Mission Rd. (S of 22nd St.)                 
Health Dept. East Office: 6920 E. Broadway (@ Kolb)                
Juvenile Court Building: 2225 E. Ajo Way (near Kino Parkway)
Kino Community Center: 2805 E. Ajo Way (E of S. Country Club)         
Legal Services Building: 32 N. Stone (downtown)                                  
Main Library: 101 N. Stone Ave. (downtown)                                            
Mission Road Complex: 1313 S. Mission Rd. (S of 22nd St.) 
Murphy-Wilmot Library: 530 N. Wilmot (N of Broadway)
Nanini Library
: 7300 N. Shannon (near Ina Rd.)                                        
NRPR: 3500 W. River Rd (near Orange Grove)
Public Works Building
: 201 N. Stone (downtown)                                  
Posada del Sol: 2250 N Craycroft (S. of Grant.)
RWRD-Conveyance: 3355 N. Dodge Bldv. (S. of River Rd.)
RWRD-Ina Rd: 7101 N. Casa Grande Hwy. (I-10 Frontage/Ina Rd)
RWRD-Roger Rd: 2600 W. Sweetwater Rd. (Near I-10/Prince Rd)
Superior Court Building: 110 W. Congress (downtown)

Ongoing Pima County Opportunities:

Bike Safety Classes (Pima County Dept of Transportation)

Caregiver Education & Support Program (Pima Health System) Caregiver support groups, practical skills classes for family caregivers and more. Practical Skills Classes are offered for the unpaid caregiver who is a Pima County Resident caring for an elderly, frail, or disabled family member, friend or neighbor who is 60 years of age or older.  Support Groups are offered for Pima County residents who care for an elderly, frail or disabled family member, friend or neighbor, or even caring for someone in these categories at a long distance.

Are you interested in learning realistic self-defense tactics and techniques?  The Pima County Sheriff's Department offers FREE Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Classes to women aged 13 and up.  For class information, please contact Deputy Erin Gibson at 351-3119. 

Ongoing Community Opportunities:

Running Clubs:

Meet Me At Maynards run/walk- every Monday night downtown organized by the Southern Arizona Roadrunners. View website.

Meet Me In Marana run/walk - every Wednesday night at Silverbell Crossroads Park at Ramada 5 near the library (come rain or dust storm). Free registration starting at 5:00 pm. Come eight times and receive a free t-shirt.

The Grinders - Based in the Continental Ranch/Reserve area of NW Tucson, the Tucson Grinders is an informal, free, training group based on the philosophy of training for specific races. Grinders meet for organized workouts on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings. Contact Michele or Dave Hill at (520) 572 - 8250 for more information.

The Workout Group - Every Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting at 6:00 pm at the Annex Fields at Reid Park. Workouts takes place on a well-lit, half-mile dirt track. New Triathlon Training Workouts offered. Questions? Call Randy at (520) 991 - 0733.

Additional Community Opportunities:

Farmers' Markets from the Community Food Bank offer several convenient opportunities for fresh and local produce at great prices. View flyer.

Family Get Fit Program: A Free Family Fitness Program - The program goal is to involve the entire family in exercise to help children develop a lifelong healthy life style. Parents, grandparents, other adult relatives and guardians who exercise with their children in this 3-month long program build strong family bonds and improve their health and fitness. Walking, jogging, hiking or bike riding activities earn points. Upon completion of the program, families will receive familygetfit bronze, silver, gold, platinum or platinum+ award certificates based upon the family's performance.

Healthy Tucson happenings - Visit activatetucson.org.

Healthy Woman Events at Northwest Medical Center- Visit NorthwestMedicalCenter.com or sign up to receive updates, resources and information at www.HealthyWomanOnline.com

Laughter Yoga Classes

Discount Sports Physicals through NextCare (non-insurance based)

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