Living Well @LWTech
The purpose of Living Well @LWTech is to assist employees by promoting a healthy lifestyle. It is designed to educate, motivate, and support the LWTech staff in taking charge of their personal health and wellness. Through living a healthy lifestyle, staff will be energized and engaged in the success of the college community.
LWTech Wellness
- Physical - Fitness, Nutrition, Medical Health
- Intellectual - Education, Learning
- Emotional - Coping, Feelings
- Social - Interaction, Relationships
- Occupational - Security, Balance, Fulfillment
- Spiritual - Values Systems
Upcoming Events
The annual Food Drive is hosted by the Living Well Committee this year. Give back to our local community and help us reach our goal of 2,000 pounds. Bring your donation to any of the following locations on campus: Fitness Center, Library, Vet Center, or Student Services. Donations will be collected through December 10.
In the meanwhile, you can start thinking about what you can donate using the suggestions below. These are mere suggestions, you may donate from an category:
| Your Last Name Begins With | Suggested Category to Donate |
|---|---|
| A-B | Canned meals, chili, ravioli - pop top preferred |
| C-D | Canned meat (tuna, chicken, salmon) |
| E-F | Fruit (canned, fresh or dried) |
| G-H | Grains (pasta, rice, quinoa, barley, etc.) |
| I-L | Hearty soup and stews (pop top preferred) |
| M | Cereal and oatmeal |
| N | Healthy pre-packaged snacks |
| O-P | Cooking oils |
| Q-S | Baby items (size 3-6 diapers, wipes, formula), peanut or nut butters |
| T | Hygiene items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap, deodorant, razors, combs, brushes) |
| U-V | Paper items (toilet paper, paper towels, foil, zip-lock bags) |
| W-Z | Household and cleaning items (dish or dishwasher soap, household products, laundry soap) |
Resources
The Washington State Employee Assistance program has much to offer WA State employees to help bridge areas of concern related to the workplace, including wellness.
All LWTech employees can use the Fitness Center and its equipment at no cost! The center also offers free fitness testing assessments, individualized training, or assistance with gym equipment. The Fitness Center offers showers and clothes lockers to bicyclists and walkers.
Committee Members
- April Ake
- Matt Benner
- Stephanie Bostwick
- Federick Brooks
- Kelly Cover
- Heidi Davis
- Rhonda DeWitt (Co-chair)
- Tish Evora
- Niki Fleetwood
- Melissa Hernandez
- Paul Killoren
- Allen Levine (Chair)
- Casey Melnrick
- Desiree Retallick
- Claire Rogers
More Wellness Resources at LWTech
STAY CONNECTED
LWTech employees may request to join the Living Well @ LWTech Facebook page, which is a closed group, to share wellness related adventures, pictures and ideas with your fellow colleagues.