Laker Thrive Series

The Laker Thrive Series is a new health and wellness initiative designed for all SUNY Oswego employees. This series offers a range of enriching activities aimed at promoting well-being and fostering community.

What to Know

All activities are free to all employees: Please note some events have a limited number of spots available.

Eligibility: Every employee is welcome! Whether you're part-time, adjunct, temporary, non-state, from Auxiliary Services, Research Foundation, WRVO, or any other department, the Laker Thrive Series is open to you.
Rewards for Participation: Engage in at least 3 activities and complete the associated Google form to earn a stylish t-shirt or a water bottle.
Easy Tracking: Participation is made simple with electronic tracking. Whether it's scanning a QR code or clicking on a link, we've ensured a seamless experience for all participants.
The Grand Prize: For our most enthusiastic participants, those who engage in 10 or more activities and complete the Google form will have the chance to win:
- A free membership to the Fitness Center and Lee Hall (5 available)
- A pair of tickets to an Athletic Event (10 pairs, totaling 20 tickets)
- Tickets to an Arts/Theater performance (5 pairs, totaling 10 tickets)
Laker Thrive Listserv: Sign up to receive email updates of upcoming activities and events for Laker Thrive.

Towards better health and wellness!

Group Exercise Classes for Employees

Join us for employee-only group exercise classes led by SUNY Oswego staff. No membership required.

Weekly from January 27 to May 2

Schedule:

Tuesday - 12-15 - 1:00 pm in Lee Hall Karate Room - Sarah - Total Body Conditioning

Thursday - 4:30 - 5:15 pm in Lee Hall Dance Studio - Sarah - Zumba

*please feel free to come and go as you please based on your own personal schedule

Faculty/Staff Free Open Skate

Grab your skates and your friends, and head to the ice rink!

Free open skate for faculty/staff on February 14th from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Deborah F. Stanley Arena.

Open Recreation Pickleball

Come to Swetman Gym and play (or learn how to play) pickleball with fellow Oswego employees. Come and go as you please. Bring your whole department out for some fun. All equipment provided.

Fridays, January 27 to May 2 from 11:30-1:30 pm

Rice Creek Events

Fresh Air. Fresh Start at Rice Creek - Friday, Feb 14 from 1-4 pm - Cross-country skiing, Snowshoeing, Guided Meditation, campfire, prices and more.

Celebrate Snow! Rice Creek Winter Festival - Rice Creek's fifth-annual Celebrate Snow Winter Festival will be held on Saturday, Feb 15, 2025. This event is free and open to all, with a severe weather date of Sunday, Feb 16.

The 2025 festival will include indoor and outdoor activities related to snow and winter — with fun for both kids and adults!

Romney Field House Walking Hours

Walk the Romney Field House track during the cold winter months. For more information how to use Romney Field House, please visit the Oswego Athletics website.

Walking to Wellness

Join the Walking to Wellness Challenge during the month of April 2025 by taking proactive steps to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. There are numerous benefits to both walking and staying active, and we hope that you will see that throughout this program and beyond. Prizes available for participation! Contact Carey Barnette at [email protected] with any questions you may have.

Walking to wellness link: Please sign up here

Open Recreation Beach Volleyball

Come to Riggs Sand Volleyball Court (weather dependent) and play (or learn how to play) with fellow Oswego employees. All equipment provided.

Offered during the summer and fall. Check back in August for more information.

Pumpkin Run

Coming in October 2025!

Intro to Fitness Presentation

Brian Wallace, Director of Campus Recreation, will present an Introduction to Fitness

Not being offered in Spring 2025

CPR/AED and First Aid

Get certified in CPR/AED and first aid through the American Red Cross. The course will include two hours of in-person training and up to two hours of online training. American Red Cross training is good for two years. Maximum of 10 participants.

Dates for Spring 2025 are TBD. Please use the CPR Training sign-up form to express interest.

CPR Training Sign-up form

Sleep Challenge

The 30-day sleep challenge is a self-guided program to encourage better sleep. Topics include goal setting, clearing the mind, creating a sleep environment, reflection, nutrition, sleep tracking, and more. Participants will receive a fillable PDF document to track progress. The first 20 participants will receive a sleep spray and sleep mask.

Not being offered in Spring 2025.

Nutrition Lunch & Learn Seminars

Monthly lecture/discussion drop-in sessions on a variety of nutrition topics with Registered Dietitian Ali Olsen. sessions will be held in MCC 231 from noon to 1 pm. Spring 25 dates and times:
- January 30th: Women's Nutrition
- February 27th: Heart Healthy Diets
- March 27th: Gut Health
- April 24th: Meal Planning

Library Lunchtime Yarn Crafting

Come join fellow crafters the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Time: Noon to 1 pm

Location: Penfield 215

Discover Wellness: Find a Healthier You

This 5-week virtual wellness program empowers participants to make simple healthy behavior changes. Earn free prizes, build relationships, and learn about wellness. 15 people/cohort.

TBD

Book Club

Led by Jackie Wallace, join us for casual book club read of Designing your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans. Book club will start in mid-February. First 15 sign-ups receive a free copy of the book. Dates and times of book club will be determined after sign-ups.

Sign-up to participate

Book Club Interest Form

Campus Recreation Memberships

Sign up for a campus recreation membership, which includes access to Cooper and Glimmerglass Fitness Centers, Lee Hall, and Swetman Gym.

$40 per semester or $100 for the calendar year

Information about Membership

Available all year

A Wellness Journey