Wellness Calendar July 2018

Beverly’s Picks

National Parks and Recreation Month
National Parks & Recreation Month

Freedom From Fear of Public Speaking Day

Parent's Day
Parent’s Day

Restless Leg Syndrome Awareness Week
Restless Leg Syndrome Week

Use the awareness events listed below for programming ideas at your workplace. Build them into events such as workshops, displays and health fairs or gather articles and tips for your company newsletter, blog or eposts. Check out the Stress and Wellness Blog for statistics and strategies related to many of the celebrations listed below.

Awareness Months

Air-Conditioning Appreciation Days * Blog
Anti-boredom Month * Blog
Bereaved Parents Awareness Month * Blog
Cell Phone Courtesy Month * Blog
Family Reunion Month
Family Golf Month
Freedom From Fear of Speaking Month * Blog, Blog
Hemochromatosis Screening Awareness Month (US)
Herbal/Prescription Awareness Month
International Group B Strep Awareness Month (US)
Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
Life In Balance Month * Blog
National Blueberry Month
National Grilling Month
National Ice Cream Month
National Make A Difference To Children Month
National Purposeful Parenting Month
National Recreation & Parks Month * Blog, Blog
Personal Health Month (CND)
Sandwich Generation Month
Social Wellness Month * Blog

Awareness Weeks

July 1-7 – National Unassisted Homebirth Week
July 1-7 – Take Charge Of Change Week (first week) * Blog
July 4-10 – Freedom Week
July 15-21 – Everyone Deserves A Massage Week
July 18-25 – Restless Leg Syndrome Education & Awareness Week * Blog
July 19-22 – National Baby Food Week (Wed to Sat)

Awareness Days

July 1 – Canada Day
July 2 – I Forgot Day * Blog
July 3 – Stay Out Of The Sun Day
July 3 – Compliment Your Mirror Day * Blog
July 6 – International Kissing Day
July 7 – Chocolate Day
July 7 – Father-Daughter Take A Walk Together Day
July 7 – Global Forgiveness Day
July 7 – Tell The Truth Day * Blog
July 11 – World Population Day
July 11 – Cheer Up The Lonely Day * Blog
July 12 – Simplicity Day
July 13 – Embrace Your Geekness Day
July 14 – International Nude Day
July 15 – National Give Something Away Day
July 15 – National Ice Cream Day (third Sunday) * Blog
July 16 – Global Hug Your Kid Day (third Monday)
July 16 – National Get Out Of The Doghouse Day (third Monday)
July 19 – Get To Know Your Customer Day (third Thursday)
July 21 – Toss Away The “Could Haves” and “Should Haves” (third Saturday) * Blog
July 21 – Canada’s Parks Day (third Saturday) (CND) * Blog, Blog
July 22 – Parent’s Day (fourth Sunday) * Blog, Blog
July 23 – Gorgeous Grandma Day
July 24 – International Self-Care Day
July 24 – National Drive-Thru Day * Blog
July 27 – Take Your Houseplants For A Walk Day * Blog
July 28 – World Hepatitis Day
July 28 – National Milk Chocolate Day
July 30 – International Day of Friendship