Aggies are movin' again

The Aggies on the Move program is being reinvigorated, and instead of being all about walking, Aggies on the Move will now focus on many forms of movement, the organizers said.

The program itself has done some moving of its own, from Campus Recreation to WorkLife and Wellness, which is part of Human Resources.

The new Aggies on the Move is scheduled to begin with a brown bag on Wednesday, March 9, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Cabernet Room at the Silo.

The organizers said they have invited Lou Bronzan, assistant director of the campus’s Physical Education Program, to give a motivational message about exercise, and to discuss the multifaceted health benefits of being physically active.

“He will address concerns and obstacles of exercise, and how to easily incorporate exercise into your life and lifestyle,” the organizers said.

They said Bronzan will map out exercise alternatives — and, in recognition of the history of Aggies on the Move, he will emphasize the simple act of walking. The first 60 participants will receive free pedometers, the organizers said. Then, during the noon hour on Wednesday, March 16, people are invited to participate in a guided walk.

The organizers announced future lunchtime programs as follows:

• Zumba (dance-fitness program) — Thursday, March 31
• Running Shoes and Sports Bras — Tuesday, April 12
• Four on the Floor for the Core — Thursday, May 12
• How to Maintain Strength and Improve Tone — to be announced

In addition, Aggies on the Move will promote participation in the annual Thank Goodness for Staff Fun Run and Walk (Tuesday, May 10) and the second annual UC Walks event (Wednesday, May 18).

Look for more information, to be posted soon, on the WorkLife and Wellness website.

Major-league fun with Staff Assembly

Staff Assembly is inviting the campus community to join in some major-league fun, as in major-league baseball and professional basketball.

• UC Davis Health and Fitness Night with the Sacramento Kings (vs. the Golden State Warriors) — 7 p.m. Monday, March 14. Tickets: $54.50 for lower-level seats or $27.50 for upper level, with $5 from every ticket going to support the UC Davis Health System. Click here for ticket ordering information.

• UC Davis Day with the Oakland A’s (vs. the World Series champion San Francisco Giants) — 1:05 p.m. Sunday, June 19. Tickets: $12 per person for Plaza Reserve seats, no food included; or $42 per person for Plaza Club seats, including a gourmet deli sandwich, chips and soda, plus access to the Plaza Club. Click here for ticket ordering information; the order deadline is June 1. Click here to see Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum seating.