Social Wellness at GCC

Monday, October 30, 2023
Business people exercising at work

A focus of the GCC Wellness Committee this year is social wellness. Social wellness includes activities that involve interaction and communication with others. Participating in events allows us to learn from and enjoy the company of others, which is beneficial to many aspects of overall wellness.

Looking for ways to be social with others at GCC? Here are some opportunities:

GCC Crafters

Share your creative side with your colleagues. Bring a craft of your choice (e.g., knitting, crocheting, paper crafting, etc.) and complete any or as much of it as you'd like during the meeting. Come whenever you can, stay as long as you are able. Coloring books and pencils/crayons are always available.

 

Guided Meditation

Looking to train your attention, increase concentration, and/or reduce stress? Give practicing mindfulness a try.

 

Short Story Circle

Are you interested in reading and discussing literature? Do you have a favorite short story you would like to share? Check out GCC's Short Story Circle.

 

GCC Library Reimagine MakerSpace

Are you interested in 3D Printing, Bookmaking, Vinyl Cutting, or Raspberry Pi and Arduino equipment? The GCC Library Reimagine MakerSpace would like to cordially invite you to our Fall 2023 workshops.

 

Sensory Walks with the Employee Wellness Committee

Embrace the social and physical aspects of wellness by taking part in the Sensory Walks at GCC.

  • GCC Main - Meet between the Library & Center for Learning.

    • Monday, 10/30 @ 1:00 pm

    • Monday, 11/27 @ 2:30 pm

    • Wednesday, 12/13 @ 11:00 am

  • GCC North - Meet by the clock tower between the B & C buildings.

    • Tuesday, 10/31 @ 1:00 pm

  • Contact: louise.so@gccaz.edu for GCC Main or paige.oliver@gccaz.edu for GCC North.

 

Drive-Thru Food Distributions

Volunteer to help with a Drive-Thru Food Distribution at GCC. Roles available include: registration, food packaging, food distribution, and prep time.

  • Join us on the third Thursday of the month (11/16 and 12/14) from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.

  • Contact: c.greenwell@gccaz.edu


GCC Fitness Centers

Join the GCC Fitness Centers to access the GCC Main, North, and Adapted Fitness Centers; group fitness classes at both GCC Main and GCC North; and lap swim at GCC Main.

 

Content compiled and written by Wellness Committee members Amy Torgerson and Paige Moore. Amy is a faculty member in the Counseling Department and Paige is the Wellness and Fitness Technician Senior for the GCC North Fitness Center.