CIG Wellness Committee Year in Review 2024

As we look back on the past year, we celebrate the incredible journey of fostering wellness, connection, and growth across our organization. The Wellness Committee has been at the heart of this mission, organizing events that encouraged us to prioritize our health, build meaningful relationships, and find balance in our busy lives. Let’s take a moment to celebrate our accomplishments and look forward to another year of shared wellness and growth.

• Winter Gym Membership Deduction Program 271 memberships purchased through the programme and included participants from HSA, Cayman Airways, Port Authority, and NRA.

• Week of Kind Regards
  
  • February 12 - 16, 2024

• What is Neurodiversity? Celebration Week
  
  • March 18, 2024
  • Webinar on Zoom
• Honoring Women’s Month Farmers Market at GAB on the Lawn
  
  • March 22, 2024

• Zoom Webinar - Positive Discipline – The Power of Positive Discipline
  • April 17, 2024
• Zoom Webinar – Managing Your Response to their Behavior 
  • April 24, 2024
• Lunch & Learn – All About IP - What Intellectual Property Means for You and Your Job (Partnership with CIIPO)
• DG 5K Challenge Run/Walk
  • April 14 - Cayman Brac
  • April 21 - Little Cayman
  • April 28 - Grand Cayman
• Earth Week
  • April 22 - 27, 2024
    • Meatless Monday
    • Trivia Tuesday
    • Wildlife Wednesday
    • Tree-planting Thursday
    • Future-focused Friday
• Earth Day Clean-up
  • April 28, 2024

• Webinar - Resilience, Resourcing, and Radical Acceptance
  • June 19, 2024
  • Guest Speaker: Kimberly Febres, Cancer Survivor
• Movie Night - Infinitely Polar Bear
  • Supported by Loud Silent Voices
  • Panel Discussion at Camana Bay Cinema
  • Attended by 103 people
• Summer Gym Membership Deduction Program
  
  • 92 registrations through the programme

• CIG Wellness Survey Launch
  • July 23 - August 4
• Composure at GAB facilitated by Cayman Sparadise
  • July 26, 2024

• Back to School Parenting Webinar in collaboration with Family Resource Center
  • August 21, 2024
• Participation at the Ministry of Education &Department of Education Professionals’ Welcome Event
  
  • August 23, 2024

• Positive Parenting Programme, offered exclusively for Civil Servants by the Family Resource Center
  • September 9, 2024

• CAHRE awards ceremony
  • Winner of “The Oasis Award for Employee Wellness”
• Webinar - International Men's Day - Panel discussion 
  
  • November 19, 2024
  • Approximately 70 participants 
• “How Do You Feel?" - Breast Cancer Lunch and Learn
  • November 20, 2024
  • Hybrid session - in-person & virtual (Zoom)
  • Approximately 30 participants
• Wellness Committee and POCS Wellness Fair at GAB
  • November 29, 2024
  • Approximately 20 vendors
  • Partnership with HSA
  • A range of health screenings, including tests for diabetes, cholesterol, prostate cancer, and oral cancers, annual flu shots and COVID-19 vaccinations

• CIG Marathon registration 
  
  • 3 Full marathoners 
  • 20 half marathoners 
  • 7 relay teams 
  • 51 Civil Servants in total 
• Winter Gym membership deduction programme
  • Approximately 60+ registrants 

As we reflect on the achievements and milestones of the past year, we are reminded of the incredible resilience and commitment demonstrated by every member of our organization in prioritizing well-being. From wellness fairs to mental health initiatives, we've made significant strides toward creating a healthier, more supportive workplace. We all know that well-being is an ongoing journey, and our work is far from over. With the continued support of our colleagues and leadership, we look forward to expanding our initiatives, fostering a culture of wellness, and empowering everyone to thrive, both professionally and personally, in the year ahead. Thank you for your dedication and participation in making this year a success. Together, we will continue to build a work place where well-being is at the heart of everything we do. 

Here’s to a healthier, happier, and more connected year ahead!