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April 26, 2024: Bike to Work Day is May 17!
As a part of Bike Week 2024, all interested employees are encouraged to Bike to Work on Bike the Work Day May 17, 2024. Reconnect Rochester is hosting a series of Bike events starting with Light Up The Night Ride on Friday evening, May 10th at 7pm at Genesee Valley Park’s Sports Complex on Elmwood Ave. Participants use bike lights and other creative lighting options and embark on a “callithumpian" 9-mile ride along bike boulevards at 7:45pm.
Learn more about Bike to Work week events
April 24, 2024: Corporate Challenge deadline is Monday!
Join 53 of our colleagues who signed up for the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge Rochester on
May 23, 2024. We'll spend quality time outside of work, compete in a 3.5-mile race, and celebrate afterward. The race is accessible to those of all speeds and abilities – whether you're competing or just having fun.
Registration closes Monday, April 29! Register here.
Reach out to wellness@cityofrochester.gov.
April 24, 2024: MVP Living Well Program Schedule
Most programs are free unless otherwise noted, and offered to all members and non-members alike, compliments of MVP. Registration for all classes are open now. Visit mvphealthcare.com/calendar to register for all classes and for full class details. Space is limited and registration is required. For questions or assistance registering for classes, call the MVP Medicare Customer. Care Center at 1-800-665-7924 (TTY 711). Class schedules are
subject to change.
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April 24, 2024: Do you know your numbers?
Do you know your numbers? Health measures like Body Mass Index (BMI), blood pressure, blood sugar, and total cholesterol can all be changed through lifestyle modification – and the first step is knowing your current health status!
The wellness
committee is excited to be providing biometric screenings at several City of Rochester locations this Spring! Get screened to know more about the full picture of your health. Plus, if you’re covered by MVP Health Insurance, completing this screening
sets you on your way to earning $200 in Wellbeing Rewards; simply sign up, complete your screening, and all your information will be uploaded to HealthyRoads!
To sign up for your 15 minute appointment slot, click here: https://wpvinc.as.me/COR or for our 911 staff: https://wpvinc.as.me/cor911 We hope to see you there!
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April 23, 2024: 2024 Mandatory Training Schedule reminder
Check your email or click on Collabornation in MyApps to see what you have due.
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April 18, 2024: ICYMI: 2024 State of the City address
The full speech is available here: City of Rochester | 2024 State of the City
April 18, 2024: New Training opportunities
The City of Rochester’s Office of Training is offering the following classes and are accepting registration now!
Dealing with Difficult People- April 29th from 10-12, Training Office, 107 Bridge View Dr. This training helps you to identify difficult people at work and home and to employ strategies for dealing
with them without compromising your own sanity.
Compassion Fatigue- May 6th from 10-12- Training Office, 107
Bridge View Dr. This training focuses on YOU – The caregiver, and how to maintain perspective and balance as you care for others.
AAA Safe Driver Class- June 10th from 9-4 -the Training Office, 107 Bridge View Dr.
—$20.00. You can get a discount on your Insurance and Points reduced! Payable by Cash, Check or Money Order Day of Training.
Fill out the linked
form to register for these classes and email onlinetraining@cityofrochester.gov. Without confirmation, you have not successfully registered. Please contact the Office of Training if you have
any questions at 428-7898.
You must wear your ID badge for all training sessions. Registration is First Come First Serve Availability
April 5, 2024: March Wellness winners announced
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Financial Wellness workshop and Healthy Habits challenge in March! All participants won a bento box. Those who participated in both challenges also won a water bottle! Click
here for the list of participants.
Our raffle winner from the Financial Wellness workshop is Vikki
Cheal. Congratulations, you won a neck massager!
Please stop by City Hall, Room 103A to claim you prize(s).
April 3, 2024: Fast and Furriest fundraiser registrations are open!
The Fast & The Furriest® returns Saturday, June 8, 2024. DRHS' annual fundraising event will feature special guest runner,
Deputy Mayor,
Michael Burns. Let’s demonstrate our commitment to serving people and animals by rallying together for positive impact. As in previous years, your donations continue to make this event a success by raising funds to support shelter operations and
enrichment, pet foster care, pet owner support, accessible veterinary care, and other life-saving programs provided by Animal Services.
To
register, donate, or volunteer visit www.vsas.org.
In addition to the 10K race, there will also be a 5K fun run, dog walk, pet contests, free pet vaccination, live music, food trucks, pet rescue groups, exhibitors, and more.
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