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January 2019

JANUARY 2019 ISSUE

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CONTACT & INFORMATION

www.facebook.com/groups/deccwellness

WWW.DECCWELLNESS.ORG

wellness@decc.org

PARTNERED FITNESS STUDIOS

Destination Fitness | Mike & Julie Hendrickson | 4966 Rice Lake Road, DuluthFree classes for DECC employees | www.destinationfitnessmn.com

Elevate Wellness | Annie Call | 201 W 1st Street, Duluth$5.00 classes for DECC employees | www.facebook.com/getfitduluth

Fit4Mom Twin Ports | Lisa Filzen | see website for locationsFree & discounted classes for DECC employees and their significant others www.twinports.fit4mom.com | lisafilzen@fit4mom.com

FOR WELLNESS SAKE

Peppery Chicken Noodle Soup

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Submit comments & ideas atwww.deccwellness.org/contact

Front Page For Wellness Sake Monthly Event Recipe Box

Page 2 What’s on DECC Sandcreek EAP Did You Know? Work Safe, Live Safe Comedy Corner

Page 3 Going Green Employee News Spotlight

Page 4 Calendar Partnered Fitness Studios Contact & Information

By Renae Matt | Wellness Coordinator

To view or submit a recipe, visit www.deccwellness.org/recipes

2 Tbsp. olive oil8 garlic cloves, minced1 red onion, chopped1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced3 carrots, peeled and diced3 celery stalks, diced6 small potatoes (about 2-3 cups), diced1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes32 oz. chicken stock32 oz. vegetable stock3 c. rotisserie chicken, cooked & shredded16 oz. rigatoni pasta (divided, if needed)salt & pepperparsley (fresh or dried)

RECIPE BOX

1. Heat a large Dutch oven or stock pot on med-high heat.2. Add the olive oil and garlic and saute until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).3. Add the onion, bell pepper, carrots, celery, and potatoes.4. Add a little salt and a generous seasoning of pepper and parsley.5. Saute for 15 minutes or until onion begins to turn translu-cent.6. Add the chicken, diced tomatoes, and stocks.7. Season again with lots of pepper and parsley.8. Bring to a boil, then turn down to simmer for 20 minutes, or until carrots and potatoes are tender.9. While the soup is simmering, cook desired amount of pasta according to package directions.10. Once soup is ready, stir in the cooked pasta and enjoy.

This recipe makes a full pot of soup. It works great to freeze the leftovers, but if you plan to do that- don’t prepare all of the pasta right away. Freeze the soup without the pasta, then make it separately when you plan to serve it later on so it doesn’t get mushy. If you will be serving it all right away- go ahead and make the whole 16 oz. of pasta and eat up!

PLEASE RECYCLE

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THE HEALTH BEET

Copy Your Kitty Get in the habit of doing stretching exercises when you wake up. It boosts circulation and digestion and also eases back pain.

Source: www.Health24.com

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NEWS FOR DECC EMPLOYEES

THE DECC

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NO CLASSESMost people know that eating fruits and vegetables is important for good health, but most of us still aren’t getting enough. Eating a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and veggies can help keep your body strong and active, lower your risk for heart disease and some types of cancer, and maintain or reach a healthy weight. Here are a few ideas you and your family can implement if you haven’t already:1. Keep a bowl of fruit handy where the whole family can see it.2. Cut and prep fruits and veggies ahead of time so they’re ready for quick, healthy snacks.3. Challenge your family to try a new veggie or fruit every week.4. Add leafy greens (like spinach) to your smoothies.5. Get creative by finding multiple ways to serve the same food. Keep things interesting! Example: Broccoli 1. steamed 2. seasoned and roasted it in the oven 3. added to a stir fry 4. raw with hummus 5. tossed into a side salad 6. pureed in soup Let’s take this month to focus on giving our bodies the nutrients they need by getting in the habit of increasing our fruit and vegeta-ble intake. Are you up for the challenge?

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WELLNESSLUNCH 11:45AM

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National Step in a Puddle & Splash Your

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2019 Wellness PTOProgram begins! Visit

www.deccwellness.org/pto

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Thursday, January 10th | 11:45AM to 1:00PM French River Room | Cost: FREE

Find all the details at www.deccwellness.org/events

Wellness Lunch for DECC Employeeswith Melissa Compton, Juice Plus+

MONTHLY EVENT

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Class details can be found at www.deccwellness.org/classes

Start the new year off right by joining us for a delicious meal while learning why it’s important to eat healthy, plus ideas we

can use to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into our diets.

Melissa will be doing a prize drawing for all in attendance!

D WNLOADWinter is just getting into full swing and now is a good time to double check your house for safety concerns! • Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors: Press the button to test all your detectors. Replace any batteries that have not been changed within the past year. If your smoke detector is more than 10 years old, replace it with a new one.• Fire extinguishers: Check to make sure the pressure on your extinguisher is in the green. If you do not have a fire extinguisher in the kitchen, pick one up at your local hardware store.• Flashlights: Replace the batteries in your flashlights. Store flashlights in each room of your house in case of power outage.• First-Aid Kit: Restock your first aid kit with band-aids and other items you may have used up during the year.• Dryer Vent: Clean your dryer vent, both in the dryer and the output on the outside of the house. Make sure the airflow is not blocked. A few simple things can help make your home safer, which may also help you sleep better at night.

WORK SAFE, LIVE SAFE

GOING GREEN

Laundry may be everyone’s least favorite chore. Unfortunately, it is also a huge energy sucker. Luckily there are some easy tips to follow to help lower the impact on your utility bill and also make your home a little bit greener. • Wash with cold water – washing with warm water instead of hot can cut your energy use in half, and cold water even more so. Consider switching to a cold water detergent, and if your machine indicates it, use a HE (high efficiency) detergent.

• Wash full loads – Your washer uses the same amount of energy either way, so might as well get the most bang for your buck!

• Dry “right-sized” loads for your machine – Loads that are too full, or too small, can both take longer to dry.

• Air dry when you can – Set up a drying rack or string a couple ropes across the room, and avoid using your dryer altogether.

• Use dryer balls – Wool or rubber dryer balls will help separate your clothes and get more air to them, reducing dryer time. They can also reduce static so you don’t need disposable dryer sheets. Wool balls will also absorb some moisture, further reducing dry time.

• Use the high speed/extended spin options – This will remove as much moisture as possible from your clothes, reducing dry time.

• Use lower heat settings – The dry cycle might take longer, but you will use less energy, and are less likely to over-dry your clothes.

• Use cool-down cycles – This allows the clothes to dry with the lingering heat in the dryer.

Dryers are one of the most energy heavy appli-ances in our houses, using 30% more energy than our clothes washer or refrigerator. Finding ways to reduce the use of the power hog can help not only your energy bill, but the environ-ment as well!

COMEDY CORNER

By Mitch Engen | Building Services Assistant Manager

JANUARY SPOTLIGHT

By Kimberly Carr | Event Planner By Mitch Engen | Building Services Assistant Manager

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EMPLOYEE NEWS

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JANUARY’SONLINE SEMINAR:

WHAT’S ON DECC

One of this past year’s trends in delivering better meetings was wellness everywhere. Exercise isn’t just for the gyms anymore. Attendees are looking for amenities in hotels, airports, and convention centers. People are looking for yoga mats, exercise balls, and weights. We’ve been work-ing with attendees on walking paths and charity runs, expert-led stretching along with healthy snacks for their breaks. We even had a group hold an afternoon walking meeting. The facilitator led with a hand-held portable micro-phone with several stops throughout the DECC. It combined to be a one-mile breakout session incorporating several flights of stairs. The participants loved it and it helped to keep them inspired after lunch. Are there more ways that we can help our guests to feel healthier and happier while they’re with us at the DECC? Happy New Year everyone!

By Sue Ellen Moore | Sales DirectorDID YOU KNOW?

Cedric Woodard from Guest Services is our January Employee of the Month! Cedric works in Guest Services and guides our guests by answering questions and helping direct them to their event. He enjoys the people he works with and was grateful for the nominations he received. Cedric has been working at the DECC for 30 years and 7 months! When he is not making our staff and guests smile, he enjoys photography- especially shooting photos of the ships he loves so much. Congratulations, Cedric!

Cedric WoodardGuest Services

RECAP OF 2018’S EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH: July - Corina Ganje | Custodial- Building ServicesAugust - Lonnie Garson | Overnight LaborSeptember - Craig Hanninen | Custodial- Building ServicesOctober - Janette Nugent | Guest Services/CateringNovember - Ben Brunner | Technical ServicesDecember - Darcy Bester | Catering

To view Cedric’s nomination or to nominate a co-worker for a chance to be the next Employee of the Month and win a $10 Gift Card, visit www.deccwellness.org/spotlight

Building Positive Relationships at Work Visit www.sandcreekeap.com

>Work Life Wellness Login>Employee ID: decc>Online Seminars

Sand Creekis our

EmployeeAssistance

Program > > > Each year, every DECC employee has the opportunity to earn a full day of Paid Time Off (PTO)- up to 8 hours! Full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees can all participate! We have a form with daily habits and monthly goals (hard copy or electronic- your choice). Simply track what you do and earn points. Those points then transfer into PTO that you can use in 2019! Get all the details and the monthly form at www.deccwellness.org/ptoYou can also pick up a form at the front desk in the Business Office.

2019 Wellness PTO Program- January through November

After several years of bringing health and wellness to DECC employees in an exciting way, several of our Wellness Committee Members have

stepped down from the committee to allow other employees an opportunity to participate, if they’d like.

A big thanks to Annette Nemec, Betty Carlson, Mark Leubner, and Sue Ellen Moore for all they have done throughout the years!

We are currently looking for 1 to 2 part-time employees that are excited about the DECC Wellness Program and want to help enhance it.

If you have an interest in joining the Wellness Committee, email wellness@decc.org or ask Renae for more information.

I’m sorry…did you say it is 2019 already??? This past year flew by and proved to be one of our busiest years in all of our 52 year history. January will allow us to continue with the projects we did not finish in December and get ready for the February through June rush! Enjoy your holidays and stay warm! Upcoming events include:-The Annual Greater Downtown Council Dinner-A belated Holiday Party-3 Meetings/Luncheons-2 High School Dances-The Annual Arrowhead EMS Conference-DECC’s very own Pop-Up Play Space (Bring your fam!)-The ever-popular Wedding Show-5 UMD Men’s Hockey Games & 4 UMD Women’s Hockey Games-The Icebreaker’s Hockey Tournament-And one of our favorites...the Banff Film Festival!

Something for everyone!

WEIGHT LOSS FOR SNOWMEN.

All I do is set the hairdryer on high heat and the pounds just

melt away!

Did you know? Friday, January 11th is National Step in a Puddle andSplash Your Friends Day!