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MC Wellness

Montgomery College is committed to fostering a culture of well-being that encompasses emotional, environmental, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual wellness.  Our inclusive wellness program is available to retirees, faculty, staff (including part-time employees), and their spouses.

We welcome you to:

  • embrace a world of possibilities with MC Wellness designed to nurture your mind and body
  • experience the thrill of in-person and virtual fitness sessions
  • find inner peace through mind-body classes
  • indulge in healthy cooking demonstrations that tantalize your taste buds
  • engage in wellness challenges, enlightening webinars, and health screenings
  • discover a wealth of transformative experiences that go beyond expectations

All retirees, faculty, staff (including part-time employees), and their spouses can participate in wellness programs. Benefits-eligible employees may receive up to 1.5 hours per week for wellness activities (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.) . Through the MC Educational Assistance Program (EAP) and Professional Development Assistance Program (PDAP), eligible employees may also receive reimbursement for wellness classes, such as gym memberships and Weight Watchers, with a minimum requirement of ten (10) sessions per month or 75% participation.

To further support your wellness journey, we have established partnerships with leading fitness and wellness companies. These collaborations offer exclusive discounted memberships, empowering you to access premium resources at a fraction of the cost.

Unlock your full potential through our dedicated wellness program. Together, let's embark on a transformative journey towards holistic well-being, enriching every aspect of your life.

Registration for MC Wellness is required annually, and includes access to classes, locker rooms, and the campus open gym. The registration period is July 1 through June 30.

REGISTER FOR MC WELLNESS

Employee Wellness Events

March 24–May 4: MC Wellness 10K-A-Day  
Monday, March 24, 2025–Sunday, May 4, 2025, six (6) week movement challenge

Convert any movement into steps! Participate individually or as part of a group for a chance to win prizes, including gift cards for the highest step counts.  

The kickoff Zoom session will take place on Monday, March 24, 2025, from 3:30–4 p.m. Join here.
April 14: Review of MC Wellness and MC CARES Resources
Monday, April 14, 2025,  3:15–3:45 p.m. 

Join Megan Cooperman on Zoomnew window for an overview of free employee wellness benefits, including the Wellness EAP.  
April 15: Destress with Yoga Nidra
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 3:30–4:15 p.m.

Experience "yogic sleep," a guided meditation practice promoting deep relaxation and stress reduction. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Wear comfortable clothing and avoid heavy meals within an hour of practice.

Join Abril at Central Services (CT) in S108. Drop-ins are welcome. Please RSVPnew window to reserve a blanket and pillow. BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat, but we'll provide one if needed).
April 17: Embracing Wellness for Tech Professionals
Tuesday, April 17, 2025, Noon–1:30 p.m. 

Hosted by Ignite Hub and MC Wellness. Join in-person or virtually. Lunch is provided for in-person attendees. Register herenew window.
April 23: Wellness Assessments at Rockville Campus
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Students, employees, and retirees are invited to the Rockville (RV) Campus for wellness and fitness assessments. Join PHED faculty, students, and MC Wellness in the Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Student Services Center (SV) lobby for blood pressure screenings, healthy snacks, and more
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May 5: Eating and Cooking to Reduce Stress with Alana Sugar
Monday, May 5, 2025, Noon–1 p.m.

Explore the connection between food and mood in this cooking class focusing on healthy, quality ingredients that promote calm and peace, supporting overall mental health and wellbeing. Join us at Central Services (CT) S108 or Zoomnew window.
May 8: 10K Steps a Day Challenge Celebration
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 3:30–3:50 p.m.

Join us on Zoomnew window to celebrate completing the 10K Steps a Day Challenge. Prizes will be awarded and raffled off.
30-Minute Massage at Central Services
a 30-minute massage with Antwan Watson, Registered Massage Practitioner at Central Services (CT). 

Cost: The $35 fee can be paid with cash, Venmo, or Zelle. 

Central Services (CT): Tuesdays in S115.


Healthy Habits Get Rewarded

Preventive care helps you stay healthy and save money in the long run. MC Wellness is raffling off gift cards to benefits-eligible employees who complete a preventive dental cleaning and annual physical exam. Enter our monthly raffle for your chance to win!


MC Wellness Class Schedule

Drop-ins are welcome, but we recommend registering to receive cancellation notifications. Register herenew window.

Please complete and submit the Staff Request for Time Off for Wellness Activities Form (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.) . For disability-related accommodations, please contact Megan Cooperman.

Virtual Live Classes – On Zoom

Please contact Megan Cooperman to obtain the Zoom password.

Pilates Plus with Abril
Pilates is a low-impact, medium-paced class where you learn to utilize the breath and proper movement and alignment to improve your posture and balance. Pilates is a sequence of exercises designed to strengthen the entire body, with greater emphasis on the core, while increasing joint and spinal mobility and flexibility in all muscles.

What you will need: A yoga mat.

Noon–12:40 p.m. or recorded
Register herenew window

Join Zoomnew window Meeting
Email Megan Cooperman to obtain the access code. 

Registration Information
Registration for all classes closes 30 minutes before the class starts. You will receive the class link 15 minutes prior. If you are not able to attend the live class but would like to receive the recording, you must register before class begins. Recordings will be available for 24 hours.

Stretch Movement Break 
Includes movements and stretches from the Arthritis Foundation to increase mobility, help your joints, and support your overall well-being.

3–3:15 p.m.
Join Zoomnew window Meeting
Meeting ID: 874 277 9389 

Yoga
A relaxing yoga class. For all levels.

Noon–12:45 p.m. 
Register herenew window.


Stretch Movement Break
Includes movements and stretches from the Arthritis Foundation to increase mobility, help your joints, and support your overall well-being.

3–3:15 p.m. 
Join Zoomnew window Meeting
Meeting ID: 874 277 9389

Stretch Movement Break
Includes movements and stretches from the Arthritis Foundation to increase mobility, help your joints, and support your overall well-being.

3–3:15 p.m.
Join Zoomnew window Meeting
Meeting ID: 874 277 9389

No class(es)
Central Services 

Please contact Megan for gym access.

Full-Body Circuit Workout with Megan
Join Megan for a variety of exercises you can do on your own. All supplies provided. Sneakers recommended.

Please confirm dates with Megan.
3:30 p.m., CT S108  

No class(es)
No class(es)
No class(es)
No class(es)
Germantown Campus
Full Body Workout 
Tone and strengthen your whole body. All equipment will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own mat.

12:30 p.m., PG, Main Gym  

Aqua Zumba and Toning 
A shallow aqua fitness party that includes cardio, strength, and core. Aqua buoys (weights) and tools will be provided.

What you will need: Swimsuit or swim top and shorts. Aqua shoes recommended, but not required. Bring Your Own Towel (BYOT).

5 p.m., Pool

Yoga
A  relaxing yoga class. For all levels.

12:15 p.m., PK 106

Weights and Strength Training 
Build strength and endurance with this dynamic weight training class designed to challenge all fitness levels.

12:30 p.m., Main Gym

Yoga
A  relaxing yoga class. For all levels.

12:15 p.m., PK 106

No class(es)
Rockville Campus
No class(es)

Pickleball 
To receive lessons and/or participate you must register for wellnessnew window. To obtain the weekly sign-up link, please contact Megan Cooperman.

11:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m., PE 121


Strength and Conditioning
An all-levels strength class.

5:15 p.m., PE 137B

Zumba Toning 
Zumba dance moves with light weight toning.

12:15 p.m., PE 121  

Yoga 
A relaxing yoga class. For all levels.

12:05 p.m., PE 121


Aqua Zumba and Toning 
A shallow aqua fitness party that includes cardio, strength, and core. Aqua buoys (weights) and tools will be provided.

What you will need: Swimsuit or swim top and shorts. Aqua shoes recommended, but not required. Bring Your Own Towel (BYOT).

5:15 p.m., Pool

Cardio Dance Party 
Start your weekend on a high note and join this easy-to-follow dance fitness class using various dance styles such as ballroom, pop, Latin, and more. Optional weights will be used for a short portion of the class.

12:15 p.m., PE 121

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
Full Body Circuit Class
Boost your fitness with a full-body circuit class that combines cardio, strength, and endurance exercises for a total-body workout.

Begins March 10, 2025
3:45 p.m., P4 Open Fitness Center
No class(es)
Barre Flow
This class is a whole-body workout that includes cardio, core, strength, and toning exercises. For all levels. 

12:15 p.m., ST 302

Weekly Wellness Series
Join our Weekly Wellness Series for expert-led discussions on health and wellness, followed by a Q&A session.

Begins February 13, 2025
1–1:20 p.m., ST 302
No class(es)
Yoga 
A relaxing yoga class. For all levels.

12:15 p.m., P4 Open Fitness Center

Please wear the appropriate fitness shoes for all classes, except yoga and Pilates.

Remain up-to-date with schedule changes by frequently visiting the MC Wellness webpagenew window.  Please note, instructors are subject to change and classes may be canceled due to low enrollment.


Open Fitness Center 

  • A current MC ID is required to participate.
  • Employees must submit a completed MC Wellness Formnew window in order to use the Open Fitness Centers.
  • Approval in the DSERec system is also required prior to participating. To register in DSERec, employees must contact Megan Cooperman prior to attending the Open Fitness Center. 
  • Lockers are available for employees at the Rockville (RV) campus. To secure a lock, please email Megan Cooperman.
Germantown Campus

PG 108

2–4 p.m. 
2–4 p.m. 
2–4 p.m. 
2–4 p.m.
No class(es)
Rockville Campus

PE 137B

7–9 a.m.  
1–3 p.m.
7–9 a.m.
7–9 a.m.  
1–3 p.m.
7–9 a.m.
No class(es)
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus

P4, 101, and 102

No class(es)
1–5 p.m.  
No class(es)
1–5 p.m.
No class(es)
  • A current MC ID required to participate .
  • Employees must submit a completed MC Wellness Formnew window in order to use the Open Fitness Centers.
  • Approval in the DSERec system is also required prior to participating. To register in DSERec, employees must contact Megan Cooperman prior to attending the Open Fitness Center. 
  • Lockers are available for employees at the Rockville (RV) campus. To secure a lock, please email Megan Cooperman.

Wellness Resources

At MC, we are dedicated to supporting your success. Through the Wellness Educational Assistance Program (EAP) and Professional Development Assistance Program, active employees eligible for the EAP or PDAP can receive reimbursement for attending wellness classes, such as gym memberships and Weight Watchers, with a minimum requirement of ten (10) sessions per month or 75% participation.  

The maximum reimbursement amount for all activities is $50.


*Special membership rates are available to MC employees and retirees. If you are using a wellness app or participating in a wellness or fitness program that is not on this list and would like to know if it is eligible for EAPnew window reimbursement, please contact Megan Cooperman.

Retirees are eligible to participate in MC Wellness. All scheduled classes are free.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

MC Employees who want to obtain access to our wellness program must complete the Wellness Enrollment Form new windowand the PAR-Q Formnew window.

Yes, all employees, spouses, and retirees are required to complete the wellness registration forms, including the PAR-Q, once a year at the beginning of the new academic calendar in late August.

Yes and no. Upon completing the registration/waiver form, your spouse may participate in the wellness program.

Children may not participate in the wellness program.

MC allows up to 1 1/2 hours a week for wellness activities. Staff are encouraged to participate in wellness activities a minimum of three days a week.  A maximum of 1-1/2 hours of duty time per week can be approved for these activities. You must complete a Staff Request for Wellness Activities Form (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.) that must be approved by your supervisor in order to utilize “release time” for wellness activities.

Staff who wish to request time to participate in wellness activities must match non-duty time with duty time. No more than one-half of the total wellness time may be released time; employees may use as much of their non-duty time as practical. Time for wellness activities must not exceed one hour at a time including time needed to get to and from the activity and time to change clothes.

To obtain access to the fitness centers on campus during their operating hours, employees, spouses, and retirees must complete an MC fitness center (DSE Rec) form. This form can be provided upon request after registering for MC Wellnessnew window. Prior to visiting an on-campus fitness center, please verify that your registrationnew window is complete.

To request reimbursement, active employees should create an expense report in Workdaynew window.  Attach documentation of attendance (e.g., for gym memberships, attendance must be at least ten times in a month; for studios or class packs, 75% of the offering must be utilized) along with proof of payment. For further assistance, please contact Megan Coopermannew window.

Yes, active employees may submit reimbursement requests for multiple wellness opportunities. Please provide proof of usage and payment for each opportunity, noting that the reimbursement limit is a maximum of $50 per activity.

Expense reports for wellness EAP reimbursements are typically approved at the beginning of the following month in which you submitted the request. For example, if you submit a request for September, it will be approved in October. Reimbursement will be processed within 2-4 weeks, depending on the bi-weekly payroll schedule. If you have direct deposit for your paycheck, the reimbursement will be deposited separately into your bank account on record. To check the status of your request, please search in Workdaynew window for "My Expense Reports."

No, enrollment fees are not eligible for reimbursement. However, you can receive reimbursement up to $50 per month for membership dues and class packs.

Yes, the wellness EAP reimbursement is considered part of your salary and is subject to taxation. The amount is taxed quarterly. You can find more information on the Educational Assistance Program (EAP) and Professional Development Assistance Program (PDAP) webpagenew window

According to IRS regulations, wellness prizes totaling $25 or more per employee are considered taxable income. This amount is taxed quarterly. You can find more information on this topic on the Educational Assistance Program (EAP) and Professional Development Assistance Program (PDAP) webpagenew window.

If you prefer lower-cost prizes, please contact Megan Cooperman for assistance.

Yes, as long as you meet certain conditions. Yes, you can hire one of the wellness staff as your own personal trainer outside the College campus. You will be responsible for the terms and payment of this individual and you enter into this agreement at your own risk. Please note, campus facilities may not be used for your training.

 Join Aqua Fitness on Thursday's at 5:15 p.m at Rockville.

If you cannot attend this session and would like an aqua fitness workout plan to do on your own, please contact Megan Cooperman.

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