Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Fall Spirit Week! Congrats to our winners: Paige (Quiz), Marlene and her NCC Thompson team and the HSC- Mental Health Admin 2nd floor team. Thank you to all who celebrated with us!
Fall is a time of transition; the leaves have changed colour and cooler temperatures have arrived. No matter the season, you and your teams remain committed to one another and to those who rely on your skills and compassion.
Between October 30 to November 3, we hope you will take a moment to celebrate your team spirit during Shared Health’s Fall Spirit Week.
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Each day will offer themed events, decoration challenges and team-building activities. Whether you work in a direct care area or are participating remotely, we encourage you to take the opportunity to share a light moment with the colleagues and co-workers who are so important to each of us.
Prizes will be awarded to some of the best dressed teams, decorated workspaces and through a spirit week challenge quiz!
Please ensure that any attire or décor complies with Infection Prevention and Control and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
We look forward to seeing your fall spirit!
- Monday, October 30 – Movie Monday
- Tuesday, October 31 – Happy Halloween
- Wednesday, November 1 – Winter Wonderland
- Thursday November 2 – Team Pride
- Friday, November 3 – Flannel Friday
Make it a memorable Monday as your favourite movie character
We love a good reboot. Welcome back Wednesday Adams, Mario Bros and Barbie! Bring back classic film faves by dressing up as one of your favorite TV or movie characters today*. Need help getting into the spooky spirit? Take a look at our list of movies below and cross off some of these family favourite Halloween films tonight! Working from home? Use a fun film virtual background below during your Teams meetings today!
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*Please ensure attire, décor and activities comply with IP&C, uniform (where applicable), fire code and PHIA. It should be noted that although we encouraging you to dress up and decorate this does not change the protocols within your area.
Wear your spookiest Halloween costume
Get into the spooky spirit with your best and most booootiful costume! Decorate your area in haunting themes to celebrate Halloween*! Working remotely? Change your teams background to something scary (not too scary) for the day! Happy Halloween!
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*Please ensure attire, décor and activities comply with IP&C, uniform (where applicable), fire code and PHIA. It should be noted that although we encouraging you to dress up and decorate this does not change the protocols within your area.
Winter Wonderland Wednesday
It’s officially November and it’s time to add on those layers today. Get cozy, embrace the season and show off your winter gear, mittens, toques and all*. Working from home? Add a virtual winter background to your teams meeting today!
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*Please ensure attire, décor and activities comply with IP&C, uniform (where applicable), fire code and PHIA. It should be noted that although we encouraging you to dress up and decorate this does not change the protocols within your area.
Celebrate the power of your team
Team Pride day is a chance to bring people together through team spirit! Wear your department gear with pride or a favourite shirt or jersey* from your favourite team outside of work.
This team day is an opportunity to celebrate the individuals and teams that make up our organization. Spend some time today learning more about your co-workers through team activities below and visiting our Shared Community webpages. Shared Health’s workforce lives and works across different parts of our province. Test your knowledge with our Manitoba Trivia Quiz and be entered to win a prize!
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*Please ensure attire, décor and activities comply with IP&C, uniform (where applicable), fire code and PHIA. It should be noted that although we encouraging you to dress up and decorate this does not change the protocols within your area.
Get cozy in your favourite flannel
Winter is on its way, keep cozy with your favourite flannel or plaid item.* Flannel Friday is best enjoyed with a hot beverage like apple cider or hot chocolate (recipe below).
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*Please ensure attire, décor and activities comply with IP&C, uniform (where applicable), fire code and PHIA. It should be noted that although we encouraging you to dress up and decorate this does not change the protocols within your area.
WIN prizes
Show us your Fall Spirit Contest
Share your team spirit with us! Send in photos (or video!) of you dressed up, your decorated department, or participating in one of our many activities!
To enter, send your entries to us through our fall spirit week form and you could win a $50 gift card for food services in your region! Remember to tag us on social media, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
Note: submissions may be featured digitally on Shared Health channels unless otherwise specified.
Fall Spirit Week Challenge: Manitoba Trivia Quiz
Manitoba is home to great teams, fun festivals and memorable roadside attractions like Happy Rock. Take this quiz and find out just how much you really know about our province. Put your guesses to the test and you could win!
Shared Health will award a $50 gift card to one lucky winner who fills out the quiz correctly.
Winner must be a current health-care worker at a Manitoba facility, program or service. Contest closes Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. CST
Reminder:
Please ensure attire, décor and activities comply with IP&C, uniform (where applicable), fire code and PHIA. It should be noted that although we encouraging you to dress up and decorate this does not change the protocols within your area. All staff must comply with PHIA protocols when taking photos. Shared Health’s policy prohibits staff from taking photos of patients, PHI, or photos that identify any locations, facilities, operations, products, and posting them online.