Recharge Your Care with February Events
February is American Heart Month, dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and urging us all to take steps to prevent heart disease. There is no question that the heart is an essential organ. It beats about 2.5 billion times over the average lifetime and pushes millions of gallons of blood to every part of our body.
This month, we invite you to care for your heart, yourself, and your community. Join The Whole U and our partners for a variety of virtual events and activities designed to support your well-being. Check out this month’s events below!
Ask Fidelity: Resetting Your Financial Future
Friday, February 3
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Join us for Ask Fidelity, a virtual series that includes 10-15 minutes of presentation, followed by 10-15 minutes of Q&A. During this session, review your saving and spending to get clarity on where your money is going.
Heart Health with UW Medicine Heart Institute
Tuesday, February 7
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Join The Whole U and UW Medicine Heart Institute as they address the unique warning signs of heart disease and how we can all protect our hearts.
Cultivating Compassion Part 1: The Science of Self-compassion
Wednesday, February 8
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Understand what self-compassion and learn techniques for increasing it during this 2-part series.
CareLink Webinar: Acceptance of Others
Wednesday, February 8
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Learn strategies for practicing non-judgment, building empathy and accepting others during this webinar.
Tai Chi with Master Hong
Thursday, February 9
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Learn the movements and techniques of Tai Chi Silk Reeling, an internal martial art during this virtual class. All levels of experience are welcome.
Laughter as Medicine
Tuesday, February 14
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Join laughing coach Tita Begashaw for a joy and play-filled laughter seminar. During this virtual session, you’ll learn simple breathing and body techniques to build joy, reduce tension and reconnect.
Mid-Career Retirement Check-in with TIAA
Wednesday, February 15
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Learn the steps to successful money management, how to juggle competing financial demands and retirement saving strategies that can help put you on the path to lifelong financial security.
Meet the UW Food Pantries
Wednesday, February 15
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Learn about each of the UW food pantries: how they work, funding needs, sustainability efforts, volunteer opportunities and hosting donation drives.
Beyond the Kegel: Exercise and Pelvic Floor Health
Wednesday, February 15
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Join this webinar to learn evidence-based techniques for improving pelvic floor health during pregnancy and postpartum phases of life.
CareLink Webinar: Joy of Movement
Wednesday, February 22
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Learn how exercise differs from movement and how the latter encourages social connection, self-expression and resilience.
Cultivating Compassion Part 2: Why is Compassion so Hard?
Wednesday, February 22
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
During this workshop, we’ll dive into the practice of self-compassion, examine why practicing self-compassion is so hard and learn techniques for navigating your inner critic.
Nutrition for Fertility
Wednesday, February 22
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Learn the important role food and nutrition play in enhancing fertility at this informative and thought-provoking seminar led by registered dietitian Judy Simon.
Better Budgeting with BECU
Tuesday, February 28
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Learn how to create your personalized spending plan during this session. Whether you’re trying to refine tune your spending, reduce your debt or save more money, this seminar will equip you with the tools you need to succeed.