Wellness Events
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm:
Bowling Night @ Hunter's Eastview Bowl -
Bring your family and roll into a night of fun, friendly competition, and great company!
Sign up early to reserve your lane!
December Christmas Collection for Seniors:
Holiday Adopt a Senior -
With the holiday season approaching, we once again have a chance to share the festive spirit! We are collecting small Drugstore items such as cross-word books, shampoo etc to make Christmas brighter for our seniors.
Please look for the bins in the OR lounges and drop off any of the requested items- your gift really makes a difference!
Surgery Wellness Art & Music Event will be in three different location this year:
Calling all creatives! Watch for the Call for Art Pieces and help us celebrate the artistic side of our department.
Email Brenda Engel to sign up or to get further details! (brenda.engel@usask.ca)
Saskatoon
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (6 pm – 8 pm)
RUH Mall Theatre
Prince Albert
Monday, February 9, 2026 (6 pm to 8 pm)
1521 – 6th Avenue West, Prince Albert; Main Floor Boardroom
Regina
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (6 pm – 8 pm)
Regina General Hospital Auditorium
Stay Tuned for information on the Surgery Wellness Retreat
Saturday, February 28, 2026
The day will start with Curling at Nutana Curling Rink, followed by supper and a guest speaker.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Past Events:
2025:
January 15:
Department of Surgery Art and Music Exhibition in Saskatoon
January 22:
Department of Surgery Art and Music Exhibition in Regina
February 27:
Grand Rounds with Dr. Alana Holt presenting ‘Burnout, Boundaries, and Better Practices’
March 1:
Volunteer at the Friendship Inn in Saskatoon
March 8:
Department of Surgery Wellness Retreat - Pickleball Tournament and supper at the Hunger Cure, Saskatoon
Guest Speaker: Dr. R Bodani presented ‘Sleep Practices for the Surgeon’
(Parallel events were planned in Regina, but cancelled due to lack of interest).
March 17:
Tobacco bundling at St Paul’s Hospital Saskatoon with Elder Vernon Linklater
April 14, 2025:
Ice Cream and Mortality - an informal discussion about how to deal with death in surgical practice.
June 2, 2025:
Yoga at St. Pauls
June 9, 2025:
Hula Hoop Class at Queen's Garden, Royal University Hospital
June 22, 2025:
Volunteer at the Friendship Inn in Saskatoon
2024:
March 5:
Department of Surgery Wellness Retreat. (Cross-country ski portion cancelled due to weather).
Supper at the Hunger Cure with Dr. Alana Holt presenting ‘Communication and Psychological Safety’
May 2:
Grand Rounds with Dr. Geeta Lal presenting ‘Ergonomics: What Every Surgeon Should Know’
September 21:
Wellness Walk at Wanuskewin National Historic site: learning about the history of this beautiful area
October:
Stretching and ergonomics posters supplied to operating room lounges.
November 2:
Volunteer event with the Meewasin Valley Authority in Saskatoon, tagging fences to increase safety for wild animals in the area
November 23:
Volunteer at the Friendship Inn in Saskatoon, preparing the lunch meal
December:
Gift drive for the seniors care homes- supporting 3 different care homes with small gifts.
2023:
November 23:
Grand Rounds with Dr. Davina Tai presenting ‘Incivility’