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<Title>Annual Veterans Day Lunch</Title>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="144771" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/hr/posts/144771">
<Title>Reminder! Open Enrollment Information Session tomorrow</Title>
<Tagline>Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 12:00pm</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><h6><strong>Please share this information with your departments. </strong></h6><h6><strong><br></strong></h6><h6><strong>Please join us for a live, virtual Open Enrollment Information Session hosted by the HRSTM Benefits &amp; Wellness team on </strong><strong>Wednesday, 10/16/2024 at 12:00pm via Webex. No need to register, you can join via this <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID%3Dm8d0f78c53d30e558c89e4f29c2d02b36&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1728152054515526&amp;usg=AOvVaw10qrAdmYkKvoJA87jPU2p2" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Webex link.</a> </strong></h6><p><br></p><p>In this session, we will discuss the following information and more!</p>
    
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     <li>The new prescription vendor, <a href="https://mymdbenefits.com/medimpact/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">MedImpact</a>. </li><li>What’s
         New for 2025 and who
         needs to make changes. </li>
     <li>The <a href="https://hr.umbc.edu/benefits/sps-workday/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">OneLogin process</a> for your SPS Workday account.</li>
     <li>State
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     <li>Healthcare Flexible
         Spending account – new annual limit!</li>
     
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    <p>Please mark your calendar and use this <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID%3Dm8d0f78c53d30e558c89e4f29c2d02b36&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1728152054515526&amp;usg=AOvVaw10qrAdmYkKvoJA87jPU2p2" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Webex
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    <p><em>Not able to attend the information session? No worries! The session will be recorded and posted to the <a href="https://hr.umbc.edu/benefits/open-enrollment/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">HRSTM Benefits Open Enrollment website</a> by 10/22/2024. </em></p><p><br></p></div>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="144766" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/hr/posts/144766">
<Title>October is National Learning &amp; Development Month!</Title>
<Tagline>What will your learning goal be?</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div><strong>NATIONAL LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT MONTH is here!</strong></div><div>National Learning and Development Month encourages us to focus on broadening and advancing our skills. You have an entire month to learn something new and develop a new skill or technique!</div><div><br></div><div>It's important in both our professional and personal lives to keep learning. Whether we take a management class at night or learn another language, both keep our minds sharp, improves our confidence and has the added benefit of looking good on our resume.</div><div><br></div><div><em>"The beautiful thing about learning is no one can take it away from you."</em> ~BB King</div><div><br></div><div>Life gets busy and many times the goals we set for ourselves get put on the back burner. Rededicate yourself this month to developing those skills to reach those goals.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>HOW TO OBSERVE </strong></div><div>There are many ways to get started. Simply reading a book can be the first step to a new interest. Take an online class or find a mentor. Network with others who have a common goal and learn together. <strong>Take a course or earn a badge on UMBC's <a href="https://umbc.percipio.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Skillsoft/Percipio</a> platform provided to staff and faculty.</strong> Need an account? Email Melody Wright, Learning &amp; Development Manager, (<a href="mailto:melodyw@umbc.edu">melodyw@umbc.edu</a>) for account creation. </div></div>
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<Summary>NATIONAL LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT MONTH is here!  National Learning and Development Month encourages us to focus on broadening and advancing our skills. You have an entire month to learn something...</Summary>
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<Title>Save the Date! 2024 UMBC Service Awards</Title>
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    UMBC Community,</span></p><p><span><span>Please <span>save</span> <span>the</span> <span>date</span> for <span><strong>the</strong></span><strong> 2024
    Service Awards Ceremony</strong> as we celebrate UMBC’s staff and their
    dedicated years of service to <span>the</span> State of
    Maryland and UMBC. This year’s theme is <strong>“Care and Connect,”</strong> emphasizing <span>the</span> importance</span></span><span> of community and recognition.</span></p>
    
    <p><span><span>This in-person event will feature <span>a</span> catered lunch, exciting prizes, and more!</span></span><span></span></p>
    
    <p><em><strong><span>2024 Annual Service Awards Ceremony</span></strong><span><br>Retriever Activity Center<br>Thursday, December 5, 2024<br>11:30 <span>a</span>.m. - 1:30 p.m.</span></em></p>
    
    <p><strong><span><em><span>A</span></em></span><em><span> formal invitation with additional registration and event
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<Summary>Dear UMBC Community,  Please save the date for the 2024 Service Awards Ceremony as we celebrate UMBC’s staff and their dedicated years of service to the State of Maryland and UMBC. This year’s...</Summary>
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<Title>October Wellness Webinars-Part II</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><h5><strong><span>Please see below some
    October Wellness webinars provided by the State Employee Benefits
    Division. </span></strong><strong><span>Register now to
    secure your spot!</span></strong></h5>
    
    <p><strong><span> </span></strong></p>
    
    <p><span><span>While this month's focus is
    Women's Health, there are plenty of opportunities to get the whole family
    involved in their wellness this month. </span></span><span><span>Remember,
    you and your covered family members can get no-cost flu shots at any network
    pharmacy using your CVS prescription card. </span></span><span></span></p>
    
    <h4><strong><span>Mindful
    Mondays: </span></strong></h4>
    
    <p><strong><span><br></span></strong></p><p><strong><span>Monday, 10/21, 11:00 am - 11:30 am</span></strong><span>: The
    Magic of Stretching for Mental Health</span><span></span></p>
    
    <p><span>Have you ever started your day with energy, eager to tackle the
    day ahead only to find that initial burst of enthusiasm fading and replaced by
    stress and worry?  Stretching can be a switch that resets you back to
    enthusiasm and optimism. Learn how to tap into this magic to re-focus and get
    on-demand relief!</span></p>
    
    <p><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Frt%2F4083359028264889437/2/010001924450d716-4411d0e2-9768-4981-b936-d9e984651a5e-000000/yZElsQzwMGVHOThv2iHanKl6imClIFPH1Y1kRJu4ywU=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Register
    for 10/21 The Magic of Stretching for Good Mental Health</span></a><span></span></p>
    
    <p><strong><span>Monday, 10/28, 11:00 am - 11:30 am</span></strong><span>: The
    Magic of Meditation for Mental Health</span><span></span></p>
    
    <p><span>From reducing stress and improving problem-solving to physically
    changing your brain to a younger version, meditation can be magical. This
    session is for everyone - seasoned meditators and those new to meditation are
    invited!</span></p>
    
    <p><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Frt%2F4083359028264889437/3/010001924450d716-4411d0e2-9768-4981-b936-d9e984651a5e-000000/rI3JrIQHvfBPmavQHCxl-VpHnfTbhVFtOvgZ7kWcFXY=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Register
    for 10/28 The Magic of Meditation for Good Mental Health</span></a><span></span></p>
    
    <p><span> </span></p>
    
    <h4><span>Tuesday Wellness from the
    Kitchen with Chef Sandra Lewis:</span></h4>
    
    <p><strong><span><br></span></strong></p><p><strong><span>Tuesday, </span></strong><strong><span>10/22, 11:00 am - 11:45 am</span></strong><span>: Baked Ziti</span><span></span></p>
    
    <p><span>Get ready to dive into cheesy goodness with Chef Sandra's Baked
    Ziti recipe! Loaded with zesty sauce, melty cheese, and tender pasta. Perfect
    as a fall dish, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy, fun, and totally
    irresistible!</span></p>
    
    <p><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZYkdO2oqTsqGtco4AhiTdG3UZ8iv-n0l2ty/1/010001924450d716-4411d0e2-9768-4981-b936-d9e984651a5e-000000/lV5AEDbPnJATt6U-02Xhq5p2qgQuf6_mk2E04zBqF2M=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Register
    for 10/22 Baked Ziti</span></a><span></span></p>
    
    <p><strong><span>Tuesday, </span></strong><strong><span>10/29, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm</span></strong><span>: Fruit Crisp</span><span></span></p>
    
    <p><span>Perfect as a fall dessert, juicy fall fruits turn into a
    masterpiece with an oatmeal, butter, and brown sugar crumb topping. This easy,
    delightful dessert will quickly become your fall go-to favorite. Let's crisp
    things up together!</span></p><p><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZAvc--tqzwtGdJvh3hsSZ66wIqB7SVHW1ht/1/010001924450d716-4411d0e2-9768-4981-b936-d9e984651a5e-000000/JWTVeAfko36EZVpIR4sLzsE9b6WKnrmpFDesT4L0YCc=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Register for 10/29 Fruit Crisp</span></a><u><span></span></u></p><p><span> </span></p>
    
    <h4><span>Healthy U Wednesdays: Women's
    Health Latest Updates:</span></h4>
    
    <p><span><br></span></p><p><span><strong>Wednesday, 10/16, 11:00 am -
    11:45 am</strong>: Women's Emotional Health</span><span></span></p>
    
    <p><span>Women will learn about anger management, how to boost happiness,
    ways to reduce stress and heal with humor.</span></p>
    
    <p><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Frt%2F1591048742585242971/3/010001924450d716-4411d0e2-9768-4981-b936-d9e984651a5e-000000/RBkGcnAYtt52sVARmu_KvHLXY5DSO24Sk39UMCg2tUA=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Register
    for 10/16 Women's Emotional Health</span></a><span></span></p>
    
    <p><strong><span>Wednesday, 10/23, 11:00 am - 11:45 am</span></strong><span>:
    Social Well-Being 101</span></p>
    
    <p><span>Join experts as they discuss aging, relationships, and ways to
    increase connections for enhanced social well-being.</span></p>
    
    <p><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Frt%2F1591048742585242971/4/010001924450d716-4411d0e2-9768-4981-b936-d9e984651a5e-000000/cG16PNnaN7gmtsm8c_Y6GrBBTN3b1wVVkEBLqhYkMZY=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Register
    for 10/23 Social Well-Being 101</span></a><span></span></p>
    
    <p><strong><span>Wednesday, 10/30, 11:00 am - 11:45 am</span></strong><span>:
    Personal Connections through Community</span><span></span></p>
    
    <p><span>This live webinar takes a deep dive into the concept of
    community as experts explain how to identify and connect with your community
    for long-term health benefits.</span></p>
    
    <p><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Frt%2F1591048742585242971/5/010001924450d716-4411d0e2-9768-4981-b936-d9e984651a5e-000000/RaK0OaQ8Kp3mJRq1lyH5S7l4FAYZCqL-8-3iBOLKVcw=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Register
    for 10/30 Personal Connections Through Community</span></a><span></span></p>
    
    <p><span> </span></p>
    
    <h4><span>Thursday Health Focus: The Healthy
    Weight Series!</span></h4>
    
    <p><strong><span><br></span></strong></p><p><strong><span>Thursday, 10/17, 11:00 am - 11:45 am</span></strong><span>:
    Building Healthy Eating Habits</span><span></span></p>
    
    <p><span>With a focus on healthy eating, you will compare and contrast
    your current eating habits to develop a healthy eating plan that works for your
    food preferences.</span></p>
    
    <p><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fevent.on24.com%2Fwcc%2Fr%2F4651920%2F6427B539743044A151F8891D444BB7E5/1/010001924450d716-4411d0e2-9768-4981-b936-d9e984651a5e-000000/Ufjed5CvGE2oog3WI7HpZfTrMoMzI8Yb8NCqMa-2Pso=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Register
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    <p><strong><span>Thursday, 10/24, 11:00 am - 11:45 am:</span></strong><span> Move
    More, Sit Less!</span><span></span></p>
    
    <p><span>What movements work for you? Answer: the ones you enjoy and will
    do! Learn the physical and mental benefits of movement and develop a plan that
    works for you.</span></p>
    
    <p><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fevent.on24.com%2Fwcc%2Fr%2F4651953%2F0F2532BA815B8E8389F151ED55E5AD61/1/010001924450d716-4411d0e2-9768-4981-b936-d9e984651a5e-000000/_7pWmHfNFot_zOkqk_Ie7Pda_j_H5ARWW7GzGYll2Ao=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Register
    for 10/24 Move More, Sit Less</span></a><span></span></p>
    
    <p><strong><span>Thursday, 10/31, 11:00 am - 11:45 am:</span></strong><span>
    Handling Challenges to Stay Motivate</span><span></span></p>
    
    <p><span>We've all experienced a challenge that derails us from
    maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Learn strategies to keep you motivated through
    lapses and plateaus.</span></p>
    
    <p><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fevent.on24.com%2Fwcc%2Fr%2F4652005%2F3B15EB33DC87BBA4C7CCD0B83B9FE274/1/010001924450d716-4411d0e2-9768-4981-b936-d9e984651a5e-000000/KPoBo2NiUvf327DR4iR7PzZ5vGQQBCoocFaws5Vu3g4=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Register
    for 10/31 Handling Challenges to Stay Motivated</span></a><span></span></p>
    
    <h6><span> <em><br></em></span></h6><h4><span>Unwind Time Fridays: Just let
    go!</span></h4>
    
    
    
    <p><strong><span><br></span></strong></p><p><strong><span>Friday, 10/18, 11:00 am - 11:15 am:</span></strong><span>
    Letting Go of Obsessive Thoughts About the Past </span><span></span></p>
    
    <p><span>Remember having a loose tooth as a child and touching it with your
    tongue to wiggle it? Obsessive thoughts can be like a loose tooth.
    This pattern of repetitive thinking about something is hard to stop.
    Try this meditation and get relief!</span><span></span></p>
    
    <p><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Frt%2F7666409037954678364/3/010001924450d716-4411d0e2-9768-4981-b936-d9e984651a5e-000000/lPaGnd1m1JQ0GT_XJyY-XohU6iwCEL462FydwUO1jOY=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Register
    for 10/18 Letting Go of Obsessive Thoughts</span></a><span></span></p>
    
    <p><strong><span>Friday, 10/25, 11:00 am - 11:15 am:</span></strong><span>
    Letting Go of Your Inner Critic </span><span></span></p>
    
    <p><span>Oh, that voice in your head that won't be quiet! Often it is
    a judging, fault-finding, shaming voice. Learn how to silence it and take
    control in this 15-minute guided meditation. </span></p><p><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Frt%2F7666409037954678364/4/010001924450d716-4411d0e2-9768-4981-b936-d9e984651a5e-000000/W50mnm5AFQE1yjbEzBZiB85Vq7AZkApKsbM1kEpRFNU=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Register for 10/25 Letting Go of Your Inner Critic</span></a></p><p><br></p>
    
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<Summary>Please see below some October Wellness webinars provided by the State Employee Benefits Division. Register now to secure your spot!         While this month's focus is Women's Health, there are...</Summary>
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<Title>World Mental Health Day</Title>
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    <p>As we think about mental health resources, the <a href="https://hr.umbc.edu/benefits/benefit-information/employee-assistance-program/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Employee Assistance Program</a> (EAP) via Guidance Resources is available to faculty, staff and their household members. </p><p>What is mental health?</p><p>• Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.</p><p>• It affects how we think, feel, and act.</p><p>• It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.</p><p>Mental health can also be considered “emotional health” or “overall well-being” because it’s every bit as important as good physical health.</p><p>We all have times when we feel sad, stressed or anxious. Most of the time those feelings pass without issue, but sometimes they develop into a more serious problem. When that happens, it’s important to get help.</p><p>If you or a loved one is experiencing mental health issues, contact your <a href="https://hr.umbc.edu/benefits/benefit-information/employee-assistance-program/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Employee Assistance Program</a> through Guidance Resources. They offer free, confidential counselling and other resources to get you back to feeling your best.</p><br></div></div>
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<Title>October Wellness webinars</Title>
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    <p><span>While this month's focus is Women's Health, there are plenty of opportunities to get the whole family involved in their wellness this month. </span><span>Remember, you and your covered family members can get no-cost flu shots at any network pharmacy using your CVS prescription card. </span></p><p><span><br></span></p><h4><strong>Celebrate October with <em>Walktober!</em></strong><span> </span></h4><p><strong>Friends and family can join! </strong><span>Whether you go it solo or form a team with work friends and family members, you'll get lots of </span><em><strong>Walktober</strong></em><span> social features and support for extra fun and motivation as you learn about Fall around the world. While experiencing Fall abroad, be sure to plan a  </span><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.visitmaryland.org%2Fthings-do%2Ffavorite-fall-events/1/01000192445167d6-9ff7a6e8-f2a0-4de0-94eb-66af507032a4-000000/xF0jrKoa2NotW7BZBNI4sjAaHt5ABqlKZP3fD5X3JcQ=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Favorite Fall Events in Maryland</a><span> and experience Maryland's best Fall locations where the colors are breathtaking!</span></p><div><div><br></div></div><div><div><strong>View this <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ffiles.hesapps.com%2FParticipant_Videos%2Fwal-onboarding-video-compressed.mp4/1/01000192445167d6-9ff7a6e8-f2a0-4de0-94eb-66af507032a4-000000/Qsd0GOd37uCrFI_WoJWlHtIsC8BtttWm-Enog7bisC4=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">short video</a> to learn more and register today at <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fmymd.walktober.com%2F/1/01000192445167d6-9ff7a6e8-f2a0-4de0-94eb-66af507032a4-000000/JB2aEC1zLFgm1k51H3vwuQK8-vSAQmFwyQW-k0gC6fI=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://mymd.walktober.com/</a>.</strong></div><div><strong>Registration is open now through Monday, 10/7!</strong></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><strong><br></strong></div></div>
    
    <h4><span><strong><em>Mindful Mondays: </em></strong></span></h4><div><span><strong><em><br></em></strong></span></div><div><span><strong><em><p><strong>Monday, <strong> 10/7, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: The Magic of Being Active for Good Mental Health<br></strong></strong>Regular physical activity is good for your heart, muscles, bones <strong>and </strong>your mental health! You don't have to be a fitness guru to reap the benefits - join this webinar to learn the right dose of physical activity to make this magic happen!<br><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Frt%2F4083359028264889437/1/01000192445167d6-9ff7a6e8-f2a0-4de0-94eb-66af507032a4-000000/DYqJatBgwMCPHT9iRoCGRcT8-UJHTcZKGQmrKOv7DSo=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Register for 10/7 The Magic of Being Active for Good Mental Health</a></p><div><div><br></div><div><h4><strong><em>Tuesdays: Wellness From the Kitchen with Chef Sandra Lewis:</em></strong></h4><div><strong><em><br></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><p><strong>Tuesday, <strong>10/8, 11:00 am - 11:45 pm: Butternut Squash Soup<br></strong></strong>This soup, made with 100% veggies, is completely gluten and dairy free. 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Preventive lifestyle habits to reduce breast cancer risks will be shared.<br><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Frt%2F1591048742585242971/2/01000192445167d6-9ff7a6e8-f2a0-4de0-94eb-66af507032a4-000000/M3NsTGMxacSM3qJQ_DQ4d7pM7WXrcJmXowYEr74QpEw=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Register for 10/9 Lifestyle Habits to Reduce Breast Cancer Risks</a></p><p><br><strong><strong>Wednesday, <strong>10/16, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Women's Emotional Health<br></strong></strong></strong>Women will learn about anger management, how to boost happiness, ways to reduce stress and heal with humor.<br><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Frt%2F1591048742585242971/3/01000192445167d6-9ff7a6e8-f2a0-4de0-94eb-66af507032a4-000000/uafBjA6G9rEcA9MrMf1zkbmrzh1qYZcGfgLmaNU3LcQ=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Register for 10/16 Women's Emotional Health</a></p></div><div><div><br></div><div><h4><strong><em>Thursday Health Focus: The Healthy Weight Series!</em></strong></h4></div><div><strong><em><div><strong>Thursday, <strong>10/10, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Making Changes Toward a Healthier Lifestyle</strong></strong></div><div><div><div>This live webinar is the first of four in the Healthy Weight Series. In this session, you will review your current lifestyle habits in order to identify a realistic and manageable starting point toward a healthier lifestyle.</div><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fevent.on24.com%2Fwcc%2Fr%2F4651882%2F4D3C164A605EA6FEEF379310F79CF565/1/01000192445167d6-9ff7a6e8-f2a0-4de0-94eb-66af507032a4-000000/jgF1I72zuegnrczqt-BjUM40yfRcYrWF37kOhfEZphw=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Register for 10/10 Making Changes Toward a Healthier Lifestyle</a></div><div> </div><div><div><strong>Thursday, <strong>10/17, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Building Healthy Eating Habits</strong></strong></div><div><div>With a focus on healthy eating, you will compare and contrast your current eating habits to develop a healthy eating plan that works for your food preferences.</div><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fevent.on24.com%2Fwcc%2Fr%2F4651920%2F6427B539743044A151F8891D444BB7E5/1/01000192445167d6-9ff7a6e8-f2a0-4de0-94eb-66af507032a4-000000/9dMFoBrOo2jpKObeu2c6ONu_3-G3t-B-LtYexP20FaY=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Register for 10/17 Building Healthier Eating Habits</a></div></div><div><br></div></div></em></strong></div></div></em></strong></div></div></em></strong></div></div></div></em></strong></span></div><h4><strong><em>Unwind Time Fridays:</em></strong></h4><div><strong><em><br></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><p><strong>Friday, 10/4, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Letting Go and Moving Forward<br></strong></p><p>While the concept of letting go and moving forward seems easy, it can be very difficult. This 15-minute guided meditation will help you, in the immortal words of Taylor Swift, "shake it off" and move forward! <br><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Frt%2F7666409037954678364/1/01000192445167d6-9ff7a6e8-f2a0-4de0-94eb-66af507032a4-000000/f_l8w5bduFc28cgDiTTVqkY9xRv_8tecjCNX4WRXLlM=372" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Register for 10/4 Letting Go and Moving Forward</a></p><div><div>  </div><div><p><strong>Friday,<strong> 10/11, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Letting Go of Resentment <br></strong></strong>Resentment can be a powerful feeling of taking control. But resentment also fuels anger, fear, stress, and anxiety. Letting go of resentment frees you up to move into a place of acceptance, forgiveness, and peace. 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