Discover the 2024 Thrive signature events

October 1, 2024

Thrive starts on November 1 and our signature events for the month-long mental health literacy campaign are now available. 

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We have highlighted the signature events below, but we also have a bustling calendar of community-led Thrive events that you can explore. 

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Intro to Fencing

  • Date: November 15, 2024
  • Time: 3:30 pm–5 pm
  • Location: Student Recreation Centre – Studio

Description: Join members of the UBC Fencing Club for an introduction to fencing! This class will cover the basic techniques of Olympic foil fencing through demonstration and drills with time for sparring at the end. All fencing equipment will be provided and no previous experience is required!

Intro to Muay Thai

  • Date: November 22, 2024
  • Time: 12 pm–1 pm
  • Location: Student Recreation Centre – DOJO

Description: Join members of the UBC Muay Thai club to learn the basics of Muay Thai! 

This session is designed for beginners to learn the basics of striking with punches, kicks, knees, and elbows.

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Intro to R&B Choreography

  • Date: November 29, 2024
  • Time: 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
  • Location: Student Recreation Centre – Studio

Description: Inspired by iconic 90s music video choreography, Owen will teach you choreography that brings out the smoothness, groove, and musicality from his favorite songs. If you love listening to Usher, Destiny's Child, Aaliyah, or H.E.R, you'll love this class.

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UBCO Recreation free events for Thrive

Free Thrive Rec Events for faculty and staff at UBC Okanagan to get you moving:  

  • Bootcamp: Mondays | 12:10-12:50 pm
  • Spin 30: Wednesdays | 12:15-12:45 pm 
  • Hatha Yoga: Thursdays | 12:30-1:15 pm

Check here for schedule

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UBCO Thrive Pitstop

November 27 at 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Thrive by saying hi and giving back.

Learn more about resources to support faculty, staff and workplace wellbeing at UBC, support the United Way Campaign, enter to win great prizes, connect with colleagues, and enjoy a hot beverage & treats. Recommended donation: $2. Drop-in event, located in the gym, 2nd floor foyer.

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Fire

Get connected and get cozy with Thrive by the Fire at UBC Vancouver

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To celebrate the start of Thrive month, we are pleased to bring you Thrive by the Fire, a cozy concert outdoors.

Social connection and community are powerful ways to support your mental health. This one-day pop-up event will transform Lee Square into a cozy relaxation space with toasty table seatings and chill tunes from UBC’s own student musicians from the Blank Vinyl Project.

Everyone is welcome at this FREE drop-in style event:

  • Wednesday, November 6, 2024
  • 11 am to 2 pm
  • Money and Raymond M.C. Lee Square, outside by the UBC Bookstore
  • Limited toasty table seating is available on a first-come-first-served basis
  • Thrive resource booths

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The event takes place outdoors and will run, rain or shine (tenting is available in the event of rain).

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