Employee Wellness

Holiday Schedule – Fiscal Year 2025-26:

Independence Day:
Friday, July 4, 2025 (Thursday, July 3, non-essential offices close at Noon)
Labor Day:
Monday, Sept. 1, 2025
Fall Break:
Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 (Non-essential offices close at Noon)
Thanksgiving Break:
Thursday, Nov. 27 & Friday, Nov. 28, 2025
Holiday Break:
Campus closes at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 and reopens Monday, Jan. 5, 2026
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:
Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
Spring Break:
Friday, March 6, 2026 (non-essential offices close at Noon)
Good Friday:
Friday, April 3, 2026
Memorial Day:
Monday, May 25, 2026
Juneteenth:
Friday, June 19, 2026 (Thursday, June 18, non-essential offices close at Noon)

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Vision Statement

The Elizabethtown College Employee Wellness Team promotes a work site culture that supports healthy lifestyle choices by valuing individual health and creating a supportive community to enhance the College’s vision of the optimal learning environment.

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Elizabethtown College Employee Wellness Team to promote the well-being of its employees through education and initiatives that:

Increase awareness of factors and resources contributing to well-being
Educate through wellness-related programs and activities
Promote healthy lifestyle choices
Promote personal and professional productivity
Inspire and empower individuals to take responsibility for their own health
Sustain healthy choices through a sense of community

Contact Us:

Whitney Crull, co-chair
Samantha Crossley, co-chair
ewt@etown.edu

Current Wellness Team Members:

Lauren Allen
Matt Bergman
Maureen Brown
Kathryn Caprino
Samantha Crossley
Whitney Crull
Joni Eisenhauer

Lindsay Enochs
Jenn Frey
Susan Krall
Sarah Kulbitsky
Bob Mrgich
Kimberly Taylor Carmo

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Wellness Events

Fall 2025 Semester Events

Welcome Back Tailgate | Friday, Sept. 19, 3-5 p.m. in the Jay Lounge

Join us for the annual EWT Welcome Back Tailgate! We encourage you to wear your favorite sports team's jersey and take advantage of the opportunity to connect with your colleagues across campus while enjoying yard games, food and beverages, and fun!

Fall Step Challenge | Sept. 21 – Oct. 18

Our beloved annual Step Challenge is back! Starting Sunday, Sept. 21 and running through Saturday, Oct. 18, we encourage our employees to hit at least 7,500 steps per day, five of the seven days of the week. With each week that you hit the goal, you are entered to win a large prize – and the top two total “steppers” for the month will receive an extra entry!

CPR Certification Classes

The Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults. This is a blended learning course including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom session. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a digital certificate for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for two years. The cost for current Elizabethtown College students, staff and faculty is $65. The cost for community members is $80.

Upcoming Sessions - held in the Bowers Center Classroom (221):

Friday, Sept. 12 (7:30-9 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 12:30-2 p.m., 2:30-4 p.m.) 4 time slots/8 people per session
Friday, Oct. 17 (7:30-9 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 12:30-2 p.m., 2:30-4 p.m.) 4 time slots/8 people per session
Friday, Nov. 14 (7:30-9 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 12:30-2 p.m., 2:30-4 p.m.) 4 time slots/8 people per session

Group Fitness Classes

Participate in group fitness classes this semester! Employees can purchase an unlimited group fitness pass for $50 for the entire semester. Group fitness classes are included in the Family Rec Pass/Affiliate Membership. Not sure if you want to commit to a pass? Try out Preview Week for free at the beginning of each semester. Preview Week consists of 30-minute samples of the classes we will teach all semester. Any questions, please contact Whitney Crull. Download a copy of the class schedule here.

View the Schedule & Register for a Class

Bowers Center Facility Hours

Bowers Center (Building):

Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday: 12 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Bowers Center (Fitness Center):

Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday: 12 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Resources

2024 Employee Wellness Team New Year Newsletter
Etown Holiday Cookie Recipe Favorites Cookbook: Did you miss the Bowers Center National Cookie Day Celebration? If you weren't able to pick up a copy of the Etown Holiday Cookie Recipe Favorites cookbook, you can visit the High Library to check out a copy or download an electronic version. Happy baking!
Desk Workout by Whitney Crull: Grab a quick workout at your desk with this fun workout by Whitney!
Financial Aid & Tuition Exchange Presentation: View last September's presentation on Financial Aid & Tuition Exchange.
EtownRecWell YouTube Channel: Check out the new EtownRecWell YouTube channel, where you can find fun and interactive videos such as quick, inexpensive cooking demonstration and workouts you can do at home!
Meditation Guide: Interested in learning more about the ancient practice of meditation? Check out this guide from the High Library featuring information from Dr. Jeffery Long.
American Heart Association Useful Information:
Employee Wellness Team Wellness Release and Flex Time

Employee Wellness Team: Did You Know?

The EWT will be raffling off a monthly FitSnack Box to employees who participate in group fitness classes offered at the Bowers Center! Each month, your name will go into a raffle. The more classes you take, the more entries you receive! Get more information on how to register for group fitness classes and view the schedule .

The Elizabethtown College Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), available through UNUM and Wellspan are free, confidential services available to all Etown employees, their spouses, and their children. EAPs provide professional services, online resources, and local referrals to help employees and their families affected by a range of personal and professional concerns including mental health, family concerns, workplace issues, drug and alcohol addiction, financial pressures, and legal matters. Crisis intervention services are also available 24/7. Employees do not need to be enrolled in the College health plan(s) to take advantage of these services. The College stresses the strictly confidential nature of these services and does not receive information on who utilizes the program. More information on our EAPs and how to access these services can be found on the Human Resources benefits webpage or by contacting Human Resources. All inquiries are confidential.

CC3 is a confidential independent service made up of patient advocates, registered nurses, certified health coaches, and registered dietitians who are available to help you achieve your goals in your health and wellness journey. For questions, contact CC3 directly at 877-223-2350 or info@connectcare3.com .
Employees can purchase Family Recreation Passes for spouses/partners as well as dependents ages 18-26 years of age.
Get CPR certified this fall! Several certification courses will be offered with the next course coming up on Thursday, August 11. Multiple class times are offered for each date. View upcoming dates and register.
Register for one of our New and Due Mother's courses designed to help prepare new and expecting mothers for motherhood. Upcoming courses include:
- July 27 – Pre and Postnatal Fitness
- August 3 – Lactation: What to Expect
- August 10 – Baby Led Weaning
RecWell will offer Group Fitness Preview Week from Aug. 29 through Sept. 2 where employees may take group fitness classes free of charge before committing to purchasing a pass for the semester. Visit the Bowers Center Group Fitness page for information on how to register, class descriptions, instructor bios, and more!

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program - Are you an employee carrying a student loan balance? The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after borrowers have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer (YES! Elizabethtown College is a qualifying employer!). However, PSLF has a limited-time waiver in place that allows borrowers to receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify under PSLF. Visit the PSLF website to learn more and see if you qualify. Please note, the waiver expires Oct. 31.
Group Fitness Preview Week - It's Group Fitness Preview Week! RecWell will offer shortened 30-minute samples of the group fitness classes from Aug. 29 to Sept. 2. Preview Week is free for employees to participate in and a great opportunity to test out classes before committing to a semester pass! For more information or to register for classes, visit the group fitness website.
CPR Classes and CPR Stickers/Window Clings - RecWell’s next CPR Certification course is Friday, Sept. 2. There are four time slots to choose from (7:30 to 9 a.m. | 10 to 11:30 a.m.| 12:30 to 2 p.m. | 2:30 to 4 p.m.) Email eisenhauerj@etown.edu to register. Upon completion, employees will receive a CPR sticker or window cling to place in their office area. If you are already CPR certified, please email ewt@etown.edu with a copy of your up-to-date certification and we will send you a sticker or window cling through interoffice mail!
EWT Book Club - Sign up for the EWT book club! Hosted by Stacey Zimmerman, participants will be reading “Wellbeing at Work” by Jim Clifton & Jim Harter. Books will be provided by the EWT. If you are interested, please email ewt@etown.edu by September 16. The scheduled meeting time and location will then be determined by participant availability.
Subscription Box Winner - A special congratulations to Darcey Mills who won the EWT July FitSnack box! Register for group fitness classes for your next chance to win!

Access Newsletters on Employees Communications Portal - Human Resources will begin sharing Highmark’s monthly newsletters and the bimonthly WellSpan “Take Five” newsletters starting in September. Employees are encouraged to visit the Employee Information & Updates section of the Employee Communications Portal on SharePoint to find these newsletters that contain current health promotions that Highmark is running, delicious recipes, along with health and fitness challenges that employees can participate in through the ShareCare platform. Questions? Contact Jess Frontz in Human Resources.
Take a Self-Defense Class - As a part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Employee Wellness Team is partnering with Master Instructors from Fighting Dragons Gym in Elizabethtown on Tuesday, Oct. 18 to offer a self-defense class! This will be a fun, non-intimidating learning environment to increase your chances of defending against assault using effective strike zones and easy-to-remember methods. Increase your confidence and knowledge of what to do during a “what if” situation. This is a hands-on practice, and Body Opponent Bags (BOB) will be on-site to practice striking with contact. No kicking or flexibility is needed for this seminar. There will be two free two sessions at noon and 1 p.m. held in the Bowers Center Fieldhouse. There are 20 slots available for each class. Register on the Bowers Center group fitness class schedule web section.
CRP Certification - RecWell’s next CPR Certification course will be offered on Friday, Oct. 21. There are four timeslots to choose from. Register today! Upon completion, employees will receive a CPR sticker or window cling to place in their office area. If you are already CPR certified, please email the EWT with a copy of your up-to-date certification and we will send you a sticker or window cling through interoffice mail. For more information or to register email Joni Eisenhauer.
Subscription Box Winner - Congratulations to Meghan Junor, Housing Operations Coordinator, who won our August FitSnack box! Register for group fitness classes for your next chance to win!

Benefits Open Enrollment Fair Reminder - Human Resources will host the Benefits and Open Enrollment Fair on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for employees. Learn what’s new in benefits for 2023, meet your insurance carriers, and enter to win raffle prizes! Open Enrollment will take place from Nov. 7 through 18 this year. All benefited employees must enroll in the new Benelogic system no later than Nov. 18 for 2023 coverage. Open computer labs to assist with enrollment will be held on Nov. 10 and 14. Contact HR for more information.
October Subscription Box Winner - Congratulations to Cheri Way, Athletics Office Manager, winner of the EWT September FitSnack box! Register for group fitness classes for a chance to win!
CPR Certification - RecWell’s next CPR Certification course is on Nov. 18. For more information on timeslots and registration, visit the Bowers Center's Health Promotion page.
Gratitude/Thank You Card Event - Pick up a card and share a personal note with someone in your life that you appreciate on Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the BSC Concourse and 5 to 7 p.m. in the Bowers Center Lower Lounge. No doubt you'll both feel the warm and fuzzy feelings gratitude can bring!
Digestive Health Food Demo - Employees can join Joni Eisenhauer on Monday, Nov. 21 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Bowers Center Demo Kitchen as she discusses digestive health, prepares a few Thanksgiving-themed recipes that can help increase gut health, and reviews gut health myths. There are 20 spots available. Register online.
November Lunch and Learn - Join the Employee Wellness Team On Tuesday, Nov. 29 at noon in Hoover 110 to learn about the “7 Wellness Secrets That Will Change Your Life” based on the book of the same title by Dr. Kayla Madeira. Lunch will be included. Space is limited to 50 employees. Email the Employee Wellness Team to reserve your spot today!

Highmark ShareCare - Highmark has a personalized wellness platform to help you track and manage your healthcare goals! Start with the “Real Age” test, and receive personalized health recommendations to decrease your age. Fitness tracking, sleep tracking, and health challenges are also included free for members! Download the ShareCare app from your phone’s app store today or sign up online at mycare.sharecare.com. You will need your member ID card to register.
Subscription Box Winner - Congratulations to Julie Walton, Director of Program Operations for SGPS, who won the EWT October FitSnack box! Register for group fitness classes for a chance to win!
Celebrate National Cookie Day - Whether you like your cookies to have a little crunch or soft and chewy, eating your favorite cookie always brings happiness! Stop by the Bowers Center Demonstration Kitchen on Friday, Dec. 2 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to sample Etown employees’ and students' favorite cookies! We will also have warm drinks (while supplies last) and holiday music to get you in the spirit! Bring an item for the Blue Jay Pantry or Blue Jay Career Closet and receive a free copy of the Etown Holiday Cookie Recipe Favorites Cookie Book compiled by RecWell (while supplies last)! Life's about balance... eat the cookie!
EWT Knead the Knots Chair Massages - Do the holidays have you feeling a little stressed? De-stress with the EWT! We will have FREE 10-minute chair massages available from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13 in the Bowers Center Relaxation Room. Pre-registration is required. Sign up online.

TIAA Live Webinars - Retirement plan participants have free access to live webinars hosted by TIAA each month! These webinars are educational and provide strategic market updates aiming to keep participants on track with their financial goals. Upcoming January sessions include topics such as Basic Estate Planning, Quarterly Economic and Market Updates, Basic Social Security Strategies, Understand Health Savings Accounts, and more! Visit the TIAA website to register or watch past presentations on demand anytime!
Subscription Box Winner - Congratulations to Susan Krall, System and Cataloging Librarian, who won our November FitSnack box! Register for group fitness classes for the Spring Semester for a chance to win!
Financial Wellness Lunch and Learn with PSECU - Join us to get tips on financial Wellness offered by PSECU on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at noon in Hoover 110. Topics include identity theft, recovering from the holidays, savings, and more! Limited spots are available. Email the Employee Wellness Team to register. Lunch is provided!
Leave 2022 Behind You Wellness Incentive Challenge - A new year means a new start! Leave 2022 behind and work toward a healthier and happier you with our Wellness Incentive Challenge from Jan. 30 through March 3! Just log minutes for every fitness and wellness activity that you perform and submit your activities every week. Everyone that reaches 2,023 minutes of fitness and wellness activity will be entered to win an Apple Watch! You can also win prizes along the way for reaching certain milestone minutes! Email RecWell to register.

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Employee Wellness

EncouragingWellness Together

Vision Statement

Mission Statement

Contact Us:

Current Wellness Team Members:

Connect With Us:

Wellness Events

Fall 2025 Semester Events

CPR Certification Classes

Group Fitness Classes

Bowers Center Facility Hours

Resources

Employee Wellness Team: Did You Know?

June 27, 2022: Group Fitness Incentives and EAPs

July 25, 2022: ConnectCare3, Family Rec Pass and Events

August 29, 2022: Load Forgiveness, Preview Week, CPR Stickers, Book Club

September 26, 2022: Highmark newsletters, Self-Defense Class, CPR Certification, FitSnack Winner

October 31, 2022: Open Enrollment, Gratitude Cards, Digestive Health, Lunch and Learn

November 28, 2022: Highmark ShareCare, National Cookie Day, Chair Massages

December 19, 2022: TIAA Live Webinars, Financial Wellness, Leave 2022 Behind You Challenge

Encouraging
Wellness Together