Health & Wellness
May 5-11 was deemed this, focusing on the wellness of the mind.
What is National Mental Health Week?
This player for the Washington Capitals recently broke Wayne Gretzky's record for career goals by scoring his 895th goal.
Who is Alexander Ovechkin?
19.8 million people played this sport in the US in 2024, making it the fastest growing sport in North America
What is pickleball?
She is currently our section manager.
Who is Serene?
It's very fitting that Mike works for Desjardins, as this is his favourite colour.
What is green?
Through group benefits, individuals can claim upto this amount per year for mental health services.
What is $3000?
Life imitates art as this event, the title of a 2024 movie, took place earlier this month to elect new Pope Leo XIV
What is (a) Conclave?
This league's playoffs currently still has Canadian team participating in them
What is the NHL (National Hockey League)?
One of the three dates in which ESMs occurred in the past two months
What is March 29, April 2, or April 29?
These sour, stone fruit flavoured candies are Mike's Favourite
What are Fuzzy Peaches?
Is it an apnea, restless leg syndrome, or maybe insomnia? Find out by participating in one of these studies, provided through Health & Wellness.
What is a sleep study?
Canada is seeing red as the Liberal Party won this many seats in the recent federal election
What is 170?
Ayyyyy, Boo-Boo. This fitness instructor, who can help with flexibility, shares the name of a bear you'd find looking for picnic baskets.
What is a Yogi?
These two divisions of claims were split in September 2024, with the focus of specializing clients' experience.
What are Auto and Property?
Snowmaggedon, Sharknado, Fort Macuation - types of ESMs? maybe. But also examples of Mike's favourite type of word.
*50 bonus points if you can identify each base word
What is a portmanteau?
* snowmaggedon = snow + Armageddon; Sharknado = shark + tornado; Fort Macuation = Fort McMurray + evacuation
A pair of basketball shoes, cleaning service, a trip to Canada's Wonderland. Of the three, the option that would NOT be covered through health and wellness reimbursement.
What is a trip to Canada's Wonderland?
The record number of concert goers at a free Lady Gaga concert recently at Copacabana Beach in Brazil.
What is 2.1 million?
Heading outside for a hike, bike ride, or other activity? It is recommended to apply a sunscreen with at least this amount SPF.
What is SPF 30?
"Yeehaw, buckaroo! There's claims in them there pods!" might be something said by this initial pod team in Alberta.
Who/what are the Western Pioneers?
Some may argue that this restaurant, maker of Mike's favourite pizza, actually offers a vessel for their very popular creamy garlic dipping sauce instead of actual pizza
What is Pizza Pizza?
Have a health & wellness question? Talk to any of these three people for help
Who are Serene, Mike and Maureen Gillanders?
Artist JJ, representing this country, recently won the Eurovision Song Contest with his song "Wasted Love."
Who/What is Austria
Doing this daily can help prevent heart disease, improve your mood, and strengthen your immune system.
What is walking/hiking?
New claims opened on INDM start with the letter R. When Mike started at Desjardins, they began with this letter.
What is P?
"You're a ______ and a scholar." Fill in the blank, and you'll also know Mike's favourite fragrance, made by Givenchy.
What is Gentleman?