Memberships
Wake Forest employees who were benefits-eligible at the time of their retirement are eligible for a complimentary Wellbeing Center membership. Retirees who were not eligible for benefits at retirement may purchase a membership. Additionally, all WFU retirees may purchase a membership for their spouse or partner. For more information, please visit the memberships page.
Monthly Gatherings
Campus Recreation hosts a monthly gathering for retirees in the Wellbeing Center Living room on the second Tuesday of the month at 10am. These events are at no cost to participants and offer coffee and tea. Join us for featured guest speakers each month to learn about retiree benefits, happenings on campus, and more! Interested in learning more? Reach out to us at campusrec@wfu.edu.
February 11th – John Bogart – Wealth Management Advisor, TIAA-CREF
Post-Retirement Financial Planning
March 11th – Sarah Wojcik-Gross – Associate Director, IS Technology Learning & Outreach
Demystifying Generative AI: A Workshop for the Curious
Join us to learn the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and generative AI, and how to use it. In this workshop, we will explore how generative AI works, its potential applications, what to know before using it, and then we’ll explore a few tools.
The workshop will last 90 minutes. You are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet.
April 8th – Speaker TBA
May 13th – Speaker TBA
June 10th – Speaker TBA
July 8th – Speaker TBA
August 12th – Speaker TBA
September 9th – Speaker TBA
October 14th – Speaker TBA
November 11th – Speaker TBA
December 9th – Speaker TBA
Pickleball League
Interested in playing pickleball? Join other WFU retirees on Tuesdays from 12-2p in Sutton 204. No experience or equipment is necessary! To register, please visit www.imleagues.com/wakeforest and select “Get Involved”. From there, select “Doubles Pickleball League”, followed by “Retired Faculty/Staff”. You will use your name as the team name.
Deacon Family Hours
Deacon Family Hours occur on Saturdays from 9am-1pm in the Wellbeing Center. During these hours, we invite individuals holding a membership to bring their family members, including grandchildren, to use the facility. For more information, please visit the Deacon Family Hours page.
Cardio & Weight Equipment Orientation
Have questions about how to use the fitness equipment or new to the building?Join us for a drop-in, meet & greet opportunity to learn how to use the fitness equipment in the Wellbeing Center. Staff will be available to do demos, answer questions, and more!
Part-time Employment
The Wellbeing Center has opportunities for retirees to join our staff on a part-time basis! Learn more about open positions and apply here.