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Student Summer Pass
Get into Wellness this summer with premium gym and court access designed exclusively for students! $0 Enrollment Fee What’s Included Premium Fitness Spaces: Full access to cardio and strength equipment. Indoor Track: Full access for walking or running. Full...
2nd Annual SOGHF Pickleball Classic
It was two days filled with incredible volleys, plenty of laughter, and a shared goal: rallying for a cause. Every serve and smash during the tournament helped raise funds for new equipment at Seven Oaks General Hospital, directly impacting patient care in our...
Rally for a Cause: The 2nd Annual Seven Oaks Hospital Pickleball Classic
Following the recent buzz in the Winnipeg Free Press about our thriving pickleball community, the Wellness Institute is excited to host the 2nd Annual Seven Oaks Hospital Pickleball Classic! We’re back—bigger and better than ever! Join us for a two-day celebration of...
Positively Healthy – Spring 2026
Get ready to refresh your routine because our Spring 2026 Program Guide has launched. Whether you're looking to energize your mornings, level up your fitness game, or find your Zen, this season is all about making movement fun. We have some fantastic new yoga...
Mega Heart Event 2026
Every February, we celebrate Heart Month by focusing on the wellness of our community. This year, we were honored to host the third annual Mega Heart Event at the Wellness Institute, in collaboration with the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and the St. Boniface...
Rethinking Exercise for Long-Term Health
We are proud to share a recent interview featuring one of our own experts, Allister McNabb. In this 4.5-minute segment, Allister joins Ryan from U Multicultural to discuss practical strategies for integrating exercise into a busy life and why "keeping it simple" is...
Bridging the Gap to Better Nutrition: The Food Access Bus Pilot
The Wellness Institute is proud to support the Food Access Bus (FAB), a vital new pilot project helping seniors in our Seven Oaks community access fresh, affordable groceries with ease. For many seniors, the simple act of grocery shopping can be a significant...
New Partnership Explores the Power of Pea Protein for Healthy Aging
A new Canadian collaboration is exploring how pea protein—a sustainable, plant-based ingredient—can support the health and nutrition of older adults. At the start of July, Protein Industries Canada announced a pilot project with Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and the...
Recovering After Heart Surgery: Jemalyn’s Story
Today, Jemalyn Ayodoc has colour in her cheeks and speaks so positively that you wouldn’t guess that it was just a year ago that she was in hospital for heart surgery. In fact, other than having developed gestational diabetes with her last pregnancy, the mother of...