November Employee Wellness Opportunities
Monday, November 3, 2025, 8:00amTO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Employee Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits
As we move through the fall season, we invite you to explore new ways to support your well-being. This month’s wellness opportunities are here to meet you where you are at - whether that means joining a lunchtime class, attending a brief webinar, or simply taking a mindful moment to break up the work day.
Vitalant Blood Drive
In partnership with SSU Student Involvement and Student Clubs, Vitalant will be hosting an on-campus blood drive:
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
10:00am - 2:15pm
Denali Gym, Campus Recreation Center
Appointment Link
(appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome)
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 two upcoming local events. These races offer 5K, 10K, and other distance options - walk, jog, or run at your own pace.
Santa Rosa Turkey Trot (November 27, 2025)
https://www.santarosaturkeytrot.com/
SSUROCKS = 10% discount
Beer City Santa Rosa (February 21, 2026)
https://www.beercitysantarosa.com/
SSUROCKS = 10% discount
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
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.
Eat with Intention: Discovering Mindful Eating Practices - Learn strategies to tune into your body and mind and identify self-care practices that will bring more balance to the way you eat and your mood.
November 17, 2025 (Noon - 1pm)
Register
Winter Ready - Learn essential tips for staying healthy, energized, and resilient during the colder months. As well as practical strategies for boosting immunity, maintaining physical and mental well-being, and navigating seasonal challenges with ease.
November 19, 2025 (Noon - 1pm)
Register
Calm Meditation Sessions
Join for 15 minutes to de-stress, reset, and renew yourself.
- November 12, 2025 (10 - 10:15am) - Join here at the time of event
Employee Access to the Campus Recreation Center
Employees now have access to the Campus Recreation 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.
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 directly 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.