Assiniboine College Students Association

Tai Chi
2025-11-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Weather permitting, we are now meeting under the tree near the entrance of the children’s playground outside entrance door 606, (first floor, between the 100s and 600s classrooms). If it too hot in the sunshine, we move close the the picnic table on the east side of the children’s playground. If weather does not permit, we meet in the gym on the 1st floor.
Extended hours starting November 3. Two sessions 12:00 – 12:30 and 12:30 – 1:00 Join anytime during that time.
Herb Mahood has been offering Tai Chi to Assiniboine staff and students for over five years.
Tai Chi is a moving medication practice. Herb Mahood makes it accessible to anyone, regardless of experience level by introducing static movements one at a time and then introducing more movement and sequencing. Every session opens and closes with the eight brocades, a gentle Qigong practice that involves intentional movement coordinated with breathing.
We meet in the gym on the 1st floor.

Buddy-Up: Build Up
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-06
Build Up: Work on a project runs Monday, December 1 through Sunday, December 7. Ask a buddy to work on a project with you and while working, ask how they are really doing. Click here to learn more about this mini-campaign. Looking for a project or inspiration?

DUDES club for Indigenous men: Knowledge bundle to building safe spaces for men’s health and wellness
Men’s Sheds Canada: Find a shed near you or consider building one with a buddy or small group of friends.
Or perhaps you are interested in building healthier relationships: men&
Check out Pacing Thing, a site for independent learning, tiny social networks and skill development. Join a group, or create a group to learn and build new skills.

Tai Chi
2025-12-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Weather permitting, we are now meeting under the tree near the entrance of the children’s playground outside entrance door 606, (first floor, between the 100s and 600s classrooms). If it too hot in the sunshine, we move close the the picnic table on the east side of the children’s playground. If weather does not permit, we meet just inside of that entrance.
Herb Mahood has been offering Tai Chi to Assiniboine staff and students for over five years. Extended hours starting November 3. Two sessions 12:00 – 12:30 and 12:30 – 1:00
Tai Chi is a moving medication practice. Herb Mahood makes it accessible to anyone, regardless of experience level by introducing static movements one at a time and then introducing more movement and sequencing. Every session opens and closes with the eight brocades, a gentle Qigong practice that involves intentional movement coordinated with breathing.
Weather permitting, we are now meeting under the tree near the entrance of the children’s playground outside entrance door 606, (first floor, between the 100s and 600s classrooms). If it too hot in the sunshine, we move close the the picnic table on the east side of the children’s playground. If weather does not permit, we meet just inside of that entrance.

Final Stretch Support
2025-12-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Library, Vic Ave E
In collaboration with the Library and Learning Curve staff as well as Student Advisors, we are offering a Final Stretch Support for students at the Victoria Avenue East campus on December 2 from 4 – 7 pm.
Students from LECTT and MICA are welcome to join.
Learning Curve Math drop-in
Wandering Wellness Advisor support and gifting students items such as journals, calendars, hand lotion, fidgets, etc.

Vision Board Workshop (MDAM facilitated)
2025-12-10 15:30 - 17:30 | room 420
Create a vision board. Facilitated by the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba (MDAM)
Two sessions: 3:3- – 4:30 or 4:30 – 5:30. Room 420.
To register, email adassist@moodmb.ca

Final Stretch Support
2025-12-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Library, Vic Ave E
In collaboration with the Library and Learning Curve staff as well as Student Advisors, we are offering a Final Stretch Support for students at the Victoria Avenue East campus on December 10 from 4 – 7 pm.
Students from LECTT and MICA are welcome to join.

Learning Curve Accounting drop-in
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba offering two back-to-back Vision Board workshops (see poster). To register, students can email adassist@moodmb.ca
SSA support
Wandering Wellness Advisor support and gifting students items such as journals, calendars, hand lotion, fidgets, etc.

Final Stretch Support
2025-12-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Library, Vic Ave E
In collaboration with the Library and Learning Curve staff as well as Student Advisors, we are offering a Final Stretch Support for students at the Victoria Avenue East campus on December 18 from 4 – 7 pm.
Students from LECTT and MICA are welcome to join.

Learning Curve Economics drop-in
SSA support
Wandering Wellness Advisor support and gifting students items such as journals, calendars, hand lotion, fidgets, etc.

Bell Let's Talk Giveaway
2026-01-19 08:00 - 09:00 | In front of cafeteria, Vic Ave E
Wellness Advisor will be at the Vic Ave East south entrance lobby giving away some Bell Let’s Talk swag.
Pastries and cookie will also be available.

Tai Chi
2026-01-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Gym
Herb Mahood has been offering Tai Chi to Assiniboine students and staff for over five years.
Tai Chi is a moving medication practice. Herb Mahood makes it accessible to anyone, regardless of experience level by introducing static movements one at a time and then introducing more movement and sequencing. Every session opens and closes with the eight brocades, a gentle Qigong practice that involves intentional movement coordinated with breathing.
Join in the gym on the first floor.
Session one: 12:00 – 12:30
Session two: 12:30 – 1:00

From Surviving to Thriving Workshop
2026-01-19 12:30 - 13:30 | online, via Zoom
Workshop to build resilience and develop a plan for managing stress facilitated by Mireille Saurette. Participants will be able to: recognize their responses to stress, apply healthier responses, recognize and explore stressors, apply 4 As for dealing with stressors.
Join Zoom: https://assiniboine.zoom.us/j/98169287027?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 981 6928 7027
Passcode: [REDACTED]

For more information or to register, email saurettem@assiniboine.net

Bell Let’s Talk Giveaway and Pizza
2026-01-21 11:30 - 12:30 | North Hill Campus – The Link
Wellness Advisor will be at the Link, Mazergroup Main Street, LECTT giving away some Bell Let’s Talk swag.
Pizza will also be available be offered.

Assiniboine/BU Medical Walk-in Clinic
2026-01-21 12:00 - 14:30 | room 234, 2nd floor, Victoria Ave E campus
Confidential Services Offered (but not limited to):

Medical prescriptions
Contraception, pap tests, prenatal care, pregnancy tests
Confidential LGBT and trans health services
Partnership with accessibility services
STI testing, chlamydia and gonorrhea treatments
Referrals

With Nurse Practitioner Berly Belsar-Lawrence

Meal Planning Workshop
2026-01-21 15:30 - 16:30 | room 422, Vic Ave E campus
We are pleased to have Sherrill-Lee Hyra, Health Promotion Coordinator from Prairie Mountain Health as facilitator.
You will lean a) how to plan meals efficiently (i.e., weekly meal plan), b) focusing on budget-friendly and nutritious meals (based on Canada Food Guide) while considering diverse dietary needs or preferences, that can be prepared with limited resources (i.e., oven, microwaves, hot plates).
This practical knowledge is essential for maintaining a healthy diet and managing expenses effectively.

From Surviving to Thriving
2026-01-22 11:30 - 12:30 | online, via Zoom
Workshop to build resilience and develop a plan for managing stress facilitated by Mireille Saurette. Participants will be able to: recognize their responses to stress, apply healthier responses, recognize and explore stressors, apply 4 As for dealing with stressors.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://assiniboine.zoom.us/j/98169287027?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 981 6928 7027
Passcode: [REDACTED]
For more information or to register, email saurettem@assiniboine.net

Vision Board Workshop (MDAM facilitated)
2026-01-22 11:30 - 12:30 | room 424, Vic Ave E campus
Create a vision board. Facilitated by the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba (MDAM)

Vision Board Workshop (MDAM facilitated)
2026-01-22 12:30 - 13:30 | room 424, Vic Ave E campus
Create a vision board. Facilitated by the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba (MDAM).
