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🌈 Mental Health Awareness Week at the UC Rec Centre🌟

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Kia ora koutou,

Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is just around the corner, and we’re celebrating with a week of themed group fitness classes at the UC Rec Centre! Whether you’re looking to sweat it out, dance it off, or just vibe with your favourite tunes, we’ve got something for everyone.

Here’s what’s coming up:

🚴  Monday 6 Oct

5:20pm Spin – Taylor Swift Edition

(book quick or join the waitlist – this will sell out!)

💃 Tuesday 7 Oct

5:20pm Zumba – KPOP
Bring a friend for FREE and double the fun!

🏋️ Wednesday 8 Oct

5:20pm Pump – Mamma Mia

🎉 Thursday 9 Oct

5:20pm Spin – Festival Vibes
(book quick or join the waitlist – this will sell out!)

🍒 Friday 10 Oct

12:05pm Core30 – Lana Del Rey

4:20pm – Zumba – KPOP Encore
Couldn’t make Tuesday? Or just want more? Join us again for an encore, and yes, you can still bring a friend for free!

🧘‍♀️ Bonus: Bring a Friend to Yoga – For Free!

Looking for a calmer way to support your mental wellbeing? You can also bring a friend for free to any of the below yoga classes during Mental Health Awareness Week. No theme, just a chance to reset together.

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 1:05pm
  • Tuesday, Thursday – 7:00am

How to Book:

Spots are limited, so make sure to sign up via reception or through our app. Don’t miss out on this chance to move your body, lift your mood, and connect with your community.

Let’s make mental health a priority – together 💙

For additional resources, please visit the MHAW website: Mental Health Awareness Week | Mental Health Awareness Week.

Equity and Diversity, Events and entertainment, Health and Fitness, Health and Wellbeing, Wellbeing

October with UC Student Wellbeing

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October is full of opportunities to pause, connect, and recharge before exams.

This month you can look forward to:

  • Creative workshops like the Wishing Star Wānanga, Kueh Nagasari Workshop, and Pronoun Badge Making.

  • Connection spaces including Social Yarns, Book Club, Rainbow Connections Café, and the Adult Students’ Meet-up.

  • Wellbeing activations such as Connect Zone, Study Break events, and the Navigator Drop-In.

  • Special highlights: Mental Health Awareness Week, the ShakeOut earthquake drill (with free milkshakes!), and the Rūawhetū Hauora Market.

All events take place in The Living Room (next to the bookshop) unless otherwise noted – a welcoming space open weekdays from 9am–4pm where you can relax, connect, or take time out between classes.

Check out the October calendar below to see what’s on and when – and follow us on Instagram (@ucwellbeing) for updates, wellbeing tips, and more! ✨ 

Health and Fitness, Uncategorized, Wellbeing

Rec Centre Closed on Saturday 6th September until 1:00 PM

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Kia ora, 

The UC Rec Centre will be closed until 1:00 PM on Saturday, 6 September due to essential maintenance work affecting the building’s power supply. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

To clarify:

  • The gym is open as usual until Saturday, 6 September

  • On Saturday, 6 September, the gym will be closed from opening time until 1:00 PM.

  • We will reopen from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Saturday.

  • Normal hours resume on Sunday, 7 September.

Thank you for your patience – we look forward to seeing you at the UC Rec Centre soon!

Ngā mihi,

UC Rec&Sport