In July, our Party Planning Committee officially declared it Health & Wellness Month at Mountainside—and it did not disappoint! From smoothie days and face masks to extra break time and daily affirmations, the month was filled with intentional efforts to support mental and physical well-being across the team.

The final event of the month was a special evening at the secret Tality Wellness location, where our team had the entire space to ourselves. Staff rotated between sauna sessions and cold plunges, challenging themselves to step (and stay) outside of their comfort zones.

A special shoutout goes to Chelsea, our ROC, who stayed in the 3°C cold plunge tank for a full six minutes—a feat she credits to growing up in “Winterpeg, Manisnowba” (Winnipeg, Manitoba).

After warming back up, the team capped off the night with a few thoughtful rounds of We’re Not Really Strangers, a conversation card game that sparked laughter, vulnerability, and some heartwarming moments of connection.

We’re so grateful to everyone who participated throughout the month and helped make these wellness initiatives such a success. While July may be over, we’re looking forward to keeping many of these habits and traditions going year-round.