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Join Work/Life resources for some interesting course offerings this semester. Feel free to bring your lunch. To register, visit . All sessions begin at 12 noon (unless indicated).

Parenting Your Teen: Tips for Parents of Teenage Drivers: January 17
Learn whether your teen is ready to drive and proven ways to manage and guide your teen through this new freedom.
Lindsey House Conference Room
Jennifer Holloway, Anthem Employee Assistance Program

CommonHealth Focus on Fiber: January 23 & 26
Learn about the different kinds of fiber and how much we need in our diet. Learn to sort myth from fact and explore the many health perks of fiber.
January 23: Lindsey House Conference Room
January 26: McGuire Hall Annex, Room B-20
Rose O'Toole, CommonHealth Regional Coordinator

Anthem Employee Assistance Program Overview: February 15
Learn when and how to use the Anthem Employee Assistance Program (for those with COVA Care and COVA HealthAware), why people call, how the process works, cost and other features.
Lindsey House Conference Room
Lynn Vogel, Anthem Account Executive

Steps to Home Ownership: March 15
Learn more about Housing Opportunities Made Equal and the program it offers for down payment and closing cost assistance to low and middle income families who have the cash flow necessary to handle a mortgage payment but are unable to put together the down payment and closing costs.
Lindsey House Conference Room
Brenda Hicks, Housing Opportunities Made Equal

Virginia's 529 Plan: Saving for Higher Education: March 21
Virginia's 529 plan offers affordable, flexible tax-advantaged savings options for qualified higher education expenses through its plans. Learn more about how these plans can help you or a loved one.
Lindsey House Conference Room
Becky Robinson, Virginia 529 Plan

Eldercare 101: April 11
Learn a family approach to caregiving and how families can work together to fix problems and handle fights with siblings, other family members, and older relatives.
HR Training Building, 922 West Grace Street
Jennifer Holloway, Anthem Employee Assistance Program

To celebrate Employee Health and Fitness Month in May

Move into Fitness: May 2
Need some fresh ideas on how to incorporate fitness into your busy schedule? Learn how to make exercise for health a part of your daily routine and how to overcome barriers to fitness.
Cary Street Gym
Carrie Baines, VCU Recreational Sports

Chair Yoga: May 16
Learn gentle yoga poses that you can practice at your desk to minimize discomfort throughout your day. This class will make it easier to focus on work, increase your circulation, and energize the body. All levels are welcomed to attend.
Cary Street Gym
Carrie Baines, VCU Recreational Sports

Walk for Health: May 24
Meet at the Lindsey House for an opportunity to walk with a group. This is a great way to get moving with the support of others and maybe even pick up your pace. All are welcomed to attend.
Meet at the Lindsey House
Carrie Baines, VCU Recreational Sports

Zumba for Beginners: May 31
This class will give you an opportunity to learn more about Zumba, a dance inspired workout that fuses traditional Latin rhythms such as Salsa and Merengue with hip hop. Learn simple, yet incredibly fun routines that help strengthen your body and get your heart rate up. Dance experience is not required. It will be so much fun, you'll forget you are working out. Tennis shoes recommended.