December Employee Wellness Opportunities
Monday, December 1, 2025, 8:16amTO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Employee Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits
As we enter the final month of the year, it’s a good time to check in with your well-being - whatever that may look like for you. Whether you are looking for ways to recharge, stay active or simply take a moment for yourself, this month’s offerings are here to support you with flexibility, encouragement, and community.
Wellness Webinars
Kaiser Permanente is offering a range of wellness webinars open to all employees, regardless of your health plan. Most sessions are available on-demand for six months after the live stream, with the exception of the Calm Meditation Sessions, which are only available live.
Goodnight, You! - New research is helping us understand the connection between quality sleep and overall health and well-being. In today's webinar, you will learn simple and effective tools to improve your ability to rest, relax, and sleep. You will be invited to create a realistic action plan, using your personal strengths to improve overall sleep.
December 15, 2025 (Noon - 1pm)
Register
Building Your Social Circle - Let’s pause to understand and appreciate the value of community. Building a social circle that we can contribute to and be supported by is an important aspect of our mental health! Let’s learn how to remove relationship roadblocks and learn new skills to build connection.
December 17, 2025 (Noon - 1pm)
Register
Calm Meditation Sessions
Join for 15 minutes to de-stress, reset, and renew yourself.
- December 10, 2025 (10 - 10:15am) - Join here at the time of event
Yoga and Pilates Classes
Lunchtime classes are open to all experience levels and offer a great mid-day break to stretch, reset, and connect with colleagues. Please join us in Ives 80 from 12:05 to 12:55pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Yoga mats are available.
- Mondays: Pilates
- Wednesdays: Meditative Yoga
- Thursdays: Meditative Yoga
Couch to 5K Training!
Please join our 45-minute Couch to 5K Training with Yavé Guzman Valdez (bio)! Training is held weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the SSU Track from 12:05 to 12:50pm. All levels are welcome, from beginners to intermediate as well as advanced runners looking for some extra workouts. Suggested items to bring with you: A pair of good running shoes, comfortable clothing to run in, water, post run snack, and a yoga mat.
Local Opportunities to Get Moving
Take advantage of exclusive SSU discount codes for several upcoming local events. These races offer 5K, 10K, and other distance options - walk, jog, or run at your own pace.
Beer City Santa Rosa (February 21, 2026)
https://www.beercitysantarosa.com/
SSUROCKS = 10% discount
St Patrick’s Day 5K (March 14, 2026)
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/110188/st-patricks-day-5k-santa-rosa
WELLNESS2026 = $10 discount (promo code expires January 1st)
Annadel Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K Trail Race (April 18, 2026)
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/110189/annadel-half-marathon
WELLNESS2026 = $10 discount (promo code expires March 1st)
Windsor Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K (May 16, 2026)
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/110824/windsor-half-marathon-10k-and-5k
WELLNESS2026 = $10 discount (promo code expires March 1st)
Employee Access to the Campus Recreation Center
Employees now have access to the Campus Rec Center! This initiative promotes physical and mental wellbeing by providing employees access to the outstanding fitness, recreational, and wellness resources available on campus, while also creating opportunities to connect and build community with one another outside of work spaces. More information about the Rec Center’s facilities, classes, and hours of operation can be found at Campus Recreation’s Rec Portal. Instructions for activating your employee access are available on our website.
Learn to Play Days - Indoor Soccer
Join us for two Learn to Play Indoor Soccer events at the Rec Center. Contact Mike Dominguez directly at [email protected] for more details or to join!
- Friday, December 5th (Noon - 1pm)
- Tuesday, December 9th (Noon - 1pm)
Faculty/Staff Basketball Group
Interested in joining a faculty/staff basketball group to play in the Rec Center on Mondays at 5:15pm and Thursdays at noon? Contact Mike Dominguez at [email protected] with any questions or to join!
Additional information regarding our SSU Employee Wellness programs can be found here: https://hr.sonoma.edu/payroll/employee-wellness.