Wellness

SJC Engage Wellness Cookbook

2026 Wellness Gladiator Calendar

2026 Wellness Challenges

Triple Play Challenge Information (January 1 - December 31)

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⚾ Triple Play Challenge 🎯

Step up to the plate and invest in YOU!

Wellness is more than one areaβ€”it’s a balance of many.

🌟 What Is It?

The Triple Play Challenge encourages staff to explore multiple areas
of wellness by participating in courses across different categories.

Choose from four key wellness areas and complete courses in at least three different categories.

πŸ† Wellness Categories

πŸ’ͺ Physical
🧠 Mental
πŸ’° Financial
πŸ“ˆ Professional

βœ… How It Works

βœ” Attend 3 wellness courses

βœ” Each course must be from a different category

βœ” Sign the acknowledgement form

βœ” Submit your form to enter the prize drawing

🎯 Mix it up, try something new, and create balance across your wellness journey!

πŸŽ“ Get Started

Explore available trainings and start planning your Triple Play!

🎁 Prize

πŸŽ‰ One lucky participant will win a
FITBIT SCALE!

πŸ“© Submission Details

Submit your completed form to:
sjcengage@sjgov.org

πŸ“… Submission Window: May 1, 2026 – January 5, 2027

⏰ Deadline: January 5, 2027 by 5:00 PM

πŸŽ₯ Live Drawing

πŸ“… January 6, 2027
⏰ 12:30 PM

⚾ Three categories. One goal. A healthier, more balanced YOU. ⚾

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Know Your Numbers Challenge (January 1- March 31)

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πŸ”’ Know Your Numbers Challenge πŸ’™

Knowledge is power. Small awareness = Big impact.

Commit in ’26: Small Changes = Big Impact

🌟 What Is It?

The Know Your Numbers Challenge encourages employees to take simple, meaningful
steps toward better overall wellness by understanding the numbers that matter most.

From financial health to physical health, knowing your numbers helps you make informed decisions
and take control of your well-being.

πŸ“Š Focus Areas

πŸ’° Credit Score
πŸ“„ Credit Reports
❀️ Blood Pressure
βš–οΈ BMI
πŸ§ͺ Cholesterol
πŸ“‹ Other Health Metrics

πŸ”’ Your Privacy Matters

You are not required to submit your actual numbers.

βœ” Simply check off each item once you’ve reviewed or obtained it

βœ” No personal data is collected

πŸ” Awareness is the first step toward change!

🎯 Why It Matters

Small actionsβ€”like checking your credit score or knowing your blood pressureβ€”can have a
lasting impact on your health and financial well-being.

By knowing your numbers, you gain insight, build confidence, and create a foundation
for healthier choices moving forward.

🎁 Prize

πŸŽ‰ Complete the challenge to be entered to win a
FITBIT WATCH!

πŸ“© Submission Details

Submit your completed form to:
sjcengage@sjgov.org

πŸ“… Submission Window: March 1 – April 7, 2026

⏰ Deadline: April 7, 2026 by 5:00 PM

πŸ“„ Resources

πŸŽ₯ Live Drawing

πŸ“… April 8, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM

πŸ’‘ Know your numbers. Take control. Build a healthier future. πŸ’‘

πŸ† Winner

🎊 Congratulations to our winner:
Laura Alvarez Munoz – BHS

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Hydration Challenge (February 1-28)

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πŸ’§ Hydration Challenge πŸ’¦

Stay refreshed. Stay energized. Stay healthy.

Small sips = Big impact!

🌟 What Is It?

The Hydration Challenge encourages staff to track their daily water intake
and build healthy hydration habits.

Health experts often recommend the 8×8 ruleβ€”eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day,
which equals about 2 liters (half a gallon).

πŸ’§ How It Works

βœ” Track your daily water intake

βœ” Aim to meet the daily hydration goal

βœ” Complete and sign the acknowledgement form

πŸ™Œ There are 30 days on the trackerβ€”and you get a
1-day freebie because life happens!

🎁 Prize

πŸŽ‰ All eligible participants will be entered to win a
FITBIT SCALE!

πŸ“© Submission Details

Submit your completed form to:
sjcengage@sjgov.org

πŸ“… Submission Window: Beginning March 1, 2026

⏰ Deadline: March 10, 2026 by 5:00 PM

πŸŽ₯ Live Drawing

πŸ“… March 11, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM

πŸ† Winner

🎊 Congratulations to our winner:
Laura Alvarez Munoz – BHS
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πŸ’™ Keep sipping, stay hydrated, and take care of YOU! πŸ’™

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This not That Challenge ((March 1-31)

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πŸ”„ This, Not That Challenge ✨

Small changes really do add up!

Commit in ’26: Small Changes = Big Impact

🌟 What Is It?

The This, Not That Challenge is a fun and simple way to improve your well-being
through everyday choices.

Instead of big changes, this challenge focuses on small, intentional swaps that fit easily
into your daily routine.

πŸ”„ Swap Ideas

🚢 Take a walk
πŸ“± Instead of screen time
πŸ₯— Pack lunch
πŸ” Instead of eating out
β˜• Make coffee at home
πŸ’Έ Instead of buying it

βœ… How It Works

βœ” Choose and complete 10 β€œThis, Not That” swaps

βœ” Circle each completed swap on your form

βœ” Submit your completed form to enter the drawing

🌱 Just 10 small changes can create a big impact on your energy, balance, and wellness!

🎁 Prize

πŸŽ‰ Complete the challenge to be entered to win a
FITBIT WATCH!

πŸ“© Submission Details

Submit your completed form to:
sjcengage@sjgov.org

πŸ“… Deadline: April 7, 2026 by 5:00 PM

πŸŽ₯ Live Drawing

πŸ“… April 8, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM

✨ Make the swap. Feel the difference. Build better habits. ✨

πŸ† Winner

🎊 Congratulations to our winner:
Mary Luangdethleuxa-HSA

Bloom Kaiser Wellness Challenge (April 1- May 12)

🌸 Bloom Wellness Challenge 🌸

Welcome to Bloom β€” a springtime journey where movement meets nature, and every step brings us closer to a healthier, more connected organization.

From cherry blossoms in Japan to lavender fields in France and Texas bluebonnets in full bloom, this global adventure inspires everyone to get moving, build connections, and boost well-being.


🌼 How It Works

  • 🀍 White Blossom – 6,000 steps
  • πŸ’› Yellow Blossom – 8,000 steps
  • πŸ’— Pink Blossom – 10,000 steps

Every step you take contributes to our organization’s overall Bloom goal β€” making this more than just a personal challenge. It’s a team experience!

πŸ‘₯ Team Option (Optional)

Join a team of 4–6 participants and aim for the top spot on the leaderboard β€” and the bragging rights that come with it.

Please use professional, HR-appropriate team names.


πŸ“… Important Dates

Registration Opens: Monday, March 16, 2026
Registration Ends: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Challenge Starts: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Challenge Ends: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Note: Please use your home address when registering. Prizes will be mailed in a plain white envelope with your name on the gift card.

🌸 Bloom Challenge Prize Structure

Note: Only employees are eligible for prizes.

🌱 Get Engaged

Register early! The first 100 employees who register will be entered into a raffle drawing.

  • 20 winners will receive a $25 gift card.

🌼 Stay Engaged

Participants who earn 15 blossoms by the mid-program point will be entered into a raffle.

  • 20 winners will receive a $50 gift card.

🌷 Celebrate Success

  • Top 3 teams will each earn a $75 gift card.
  • Individuals who reach the program goal of 30 blossoms will be entered into a raffle.
  • 5 winners will receive a $75 gift card.

Note: One prize per employee. This challenge is administered by Health Enhancement Systems and Kaiser Permanente.


5k a Day Challenge (June 1- June 30)

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πŸ‘Ÿ 5K A Day Challenge 🌿

June 1 – June 30, 2026

🌞 Get moving this summer! The 5K a Day Challenge invites you to walk
5,000 steps daily and build healthy habitsβ€”one step at a time.

🚢 How It Works

Track your steps using any method you prefer. Each day you reach your 5,000-step goal,
mark off a shoe on your tracker form.

βœ” Example: If you hit your goal on June 1, mark off the shoe labeled β€œ1”.

βœ… Challenge Goal

Complete at least 20 days of 5,000 steps during June and sign the
acknowledgment section on your tracker form.

🎁 Prize

πŸŽ‰ All eligible participants will be entered into a drawing for a
FITBIT WATCH!

πŸ“© Submission Details

Submit your completed tracker form to:
sjcengage@sjgov.org

πŸ“… Submission Window: July 1 – July 7, 2026 (by 5:00 PM)

πŸŽ₯ Live Drawing

Join us for the live winner announcement!

πŸ“… July 8, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM

🌸 Lace up, step out, and let’s make June count! 🌸

Get Out Scavenger Hunt Challenge (July 1-31)

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πŸ—ΊοΈ Get Out! Scavenger Hunt 🌞

Ready to break out of your routine? This challenge is all about
exploring, trying new things, and having fun along the way!

🌿 What Is It?

The Get Out! Scavenger Hunt Challenge encourages you to step outside
your normal routine and experience something newβ€”whether it’s a place you’ve never been
or a simple activity that brings a fresh perspective to your day.

πŸ“‹ How It Works

You’ll receive a Scavenger Hunt Board filled with fun activities designed
to get you moving, exploring, and mixing things up.

βœ” Complete an activity β†’ Cross it off your board

βœ” Each completed activity = 1 entry into the prize drawing

πŸŽ‰ The more you complete, the better your chancesβ€”
up to 30 entries total!

🌎 Get Creative!

Explore your local neighborhood, take a mini road trip, or try something totally new.
Big or small, every activity is a step toward better wellness.

🌟 A small change can make a BIG impact 🌟

🎁 Prize

🎊 One lucky winner will receive a
FITBIT SCALE!

πŸ“© Submission Details

Submit your completed Scavenger Hunt Board to:
sjcengage@sjgov.org

πŸ“… Deadline: August 4, 2026 by 5:00 PM

πŸŽ₯ Live Drawing

πŸ“… August 5, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM

🌞 Get out, explore, and make this challenge an adventure! 🌞

Go Gold Kaiser Wellness Challenge (August 1-September 12)

Information Coming Soon

The Big Change: Money Jar Challenge (October 1-31)

πŸ’° Big Change Money Jar Challenge πŸ’Έ

Small steps. Smart saving. Big results.

Commit in ’26: Small Changes = Big Impact

🌟 What Is It?

The Big Change Money Jar Challenge is a 30-day envelope savings challenge
designed to help you save $150 by the end of the month.

This challenge highlights how simple, consistent habits can lead to meaningful financial progress.

πŸ’΅ How It Works

Participants will receive a submission form with different dollar denominations.

βœ” Save the amount listed

βœ” Place the cash into your envelope

βœ” Color in the matching amount on your form

πŸ“ˆ Watch your savings growβ€”one small deposit at a time!

🌱 Why It Matters

Just like physical and mental wellness, financial wellness plays an important role
in your overall well-being.

This challenge is a reminder that even small savings can add up to something bigβ€”and that
committing to small changes now can make a lasting impact all year long.

🎁 Prize

πŸŽ‰ One lucky participant will win a
FITBIT WATCH!

πŸ“© Submission Details

Submit your completed form to:
sjcengage@sjgov.org

πŸ“… Deadline: November 10, 2026 by 5:00 PM

πŸŽ₯ Live Drawing

πŸ“… November 11, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM

πŸ’š Start small, stay consistent, and watch your savings grow! πŸ’š

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Wellness of Giving (November 1- December 31)

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🀝 Wellness of Giving Challenge ❀️

Give back. Make a difference. Feel the impact.

Because giving is wellness too.

November 1 – December 31, 2026

🌟 What Is It?

The Wellness of Giving Challenge is a 2-month opportunity to focus on
community service and giving back.

Participants will self-declare their volunteer efforts and celebrate the positive impact
they make in their communities.

πŸ’› How It Works

βœ” Volunteer anytime between November 1 and December 31

βœ” Complete and sign the acknowledgement form

βœ” Submit your entry to be included in the prize drawing

🌟 You may submit multiple entriesβ€”just make sure each one is for a
different volunteer activity!

🌍 Why It Matters

Giving back not only supports your community, but also boosts your own mental and emotional well-being.

Small acts of kindness can create a ripple effectβ€”making a big impact for others and yourself.

🎁 Prize

πŸŽ‰ One lucky participant will win a
FITBIT SCALE!

πŸ“© Submission Details

Submit your completed form to:
sjcengage@sjgov.org

πŸ“… Submission Window: November 6, 2026 – January 5, 2027 (by 5:00 PM)

πŸŽ₯ Live Drawing

πŸ“… January 6, 2027
⏰ 12:30 PM

❀️ Give your time. Share your kindness. Make an impact. ❀️

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🌸 Bloom Wellness Challenge 🌸

Welcome to Bloom β€” a springtime journey where movement meets nature, and every step brings us closer to a healthier, more connected organization.

From cherry blossoms in Japan to lavender fields in France and Texas bluebonnets in full bloom, this global adventure inspires everyone to get moving, build connections, and boost well-being.


🌼 How It Works

  • 🀍 White Blossom – 6,000 steps
  • πŸ’› Yellow Blossom – 8,000 steps
  • πŸ’— Pink Blossom – 10,000 steps

Every step you take contributes to our organization’s overall Bloom goal β€” making this more than just a personal challenge. It’s a team experience!

πŸ‘₯ Team Option (Optional)

Join a team of 4–6 participants and aim for the top spot on the leaderboard β€” and the bragging rights that come with it.

Please use professional, HR-appropriate team names.


πŸ“… Important Dates

Registration Opens: Monday, March 16, 2026
Registration Ends: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Challenge Starts: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Challenge Ends: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Note: Please use your home address when registering. Prizes will be mailed in a plain white envelope with your name on the gift card.


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