Classes and programs

We offer a variety of wellness programs and classes throughout the year covering all areas of well-being. City employees can earn points for up to four classes each year on Personify Health. We regularly add programs and classes, so please check back for updates. 

Earn Personify Health points

After you complete the event, self-report your attendance in order to earn the points. 

1. Go to the "Benefits" tab on the Personify Health platform. 
2. Click "Attend a Wellness Program and/or Class" and select "Start Now". 
3. Enter the name and date you attended the event and check the confirm box and click "Submit".  

Featured classes

Calm your anxious thoughts: managing anxiety

Join workplace support consultant Debra Grayson as she leads a conversation on mood and anxiety and provides tips for calming yourself and improving how you feel.

Noon-12:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 8
Sign up 

Write your life

Whether you want to write your memories for family members and friends or hope to publish a memoir, come try your hand as writing exercises with staff from The Loft literary center, to spark your memory and tell your story.

Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19
Sign up for write your life

Sound bath with Maria continues

What is a sound bath? Sound baths are a meditative practice involving the use of resonant music. This creates an immersive sound that fills the room and the body, aiming to help people relax and let go of stress, anxiety or other worries and concerns. Come try it in the fitness center.

Noon-1:00 p.m. Sept. 26, Oct. 30, Nov 19 in Fitness Center 

Sign up.

Employee Book Club - summer reads

• Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
  Book Talk: September 24 Noon-1:00pm
• The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
  Book Talk: October 14 Noon-1:00pm
• Cultish by Amanda Montell
  Book Talk: October 24 Noon-1:00pm

Join the book club

Recurring programs

Parenting group 

Oct. 17 topic: Kids and transitions & parental stress

For parents with children of all ages led by Debra Grayson, our dedicated worksite consultant. Topics are employee driven and we talk about the joys, challenges and the complexity of juggling work and family life.

Group will meet the 3rd Thursday of each month, Noon-12:45 p.m. Register for the parenting group and the link will be sent for the series. 

Lunch & Learn mental health topics with Creative Kuponya

Thursday, Oct. 10 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Mental health and diversity, equity and inclusion
Thursday, Nov. 14 Noon-1:00 p.m. - Seasonal Affective Disorder
Thursday, Dec. 12 Noon-1:00 p.m.  - Communication Navigation

The City is working to recognize the trauma, stress and anxiety experienced by employees and normalize the discussions of mental health. We are partnering with local provider Creative Kuponya to provide culturally relevant mental health support in group sessions focused on various topics. Grab your lunch and come learn, listen and ask questions.

Sign up to receive the calendar hold, group session are anonymous and confidential on Creative Kuponya's Zoom platform.

Mindful minute

9 a.m. every Wednesday, online

Join for 15 minutes each week as we practice mindfulness together, build a sense of community, and simply slow down. Creating a habit can make it easier to feel calm, grounded and safe when you need the support.

Join 9 am Wednesday on Teams

Get the reoccurring calendar invitation