Dear Colleagues,

This month, the UBS Cooking School and community events calendars are packed with fun and engaging classes, events, and activations. Included are some delicious recipes for you to enjoy, as well as highlights of some of our Cooking School classes, Wellness Wednesday classes, and upcoming community events. Please join us for these exciting “Key Occasions.”

Regards,

The Community Management Team

Chef Sydney:

This chocolate tart is a recipe I enjoy every year around March, when the winter feels endless and I need recipes that make me feel warm and cozy. The tart is incredibly easy and quick to make, starting with a store-bought crust and utilizing a no-bake filling. The recipe is flexible - you can add a little sweetener like honey, swap the vanilla for a different extract, or garnish the top with flaky sea salt. You can also make your own crust. Whether you use store-bought or homemade, the type of crust is flexible, as you can use pie dough, tart dough, or cookie crust. Graham cracker is my personal favorite!

Velvety Chocolate Tart

Makes one 9 inch (23 cm) tart

Ingredients:

1 store-bought (9 inch / 23 cm) pie or tart crust

1 cup + 2 tbsp (265 mL) heavy or whipping cream

12 oz (340 g) good-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped

1 tbsp (14 g) butter, cold and cubed

1 tsp (5 g) vanilla paste or extract

A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Place the chocolate in a heatproof mixing bowl. Separately, heat the cream until just simmering (if using a saucepot on the stove, stir often). Once the cream is simmering, immediately pour it over the chocolate; shake the bowl quickly if needed to help submerge the chocolate under liquid. Let sit a few minutes until the cream is lightly cooled.
2. Stir the chocolate cream mixture until smooth. Add butter, vanilla, and salt, and stir again until evenly mixed. Pour the mixture into the tart shell, lightly tap on the counter to remove air bubbles, and then smooth with a warm, offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 1 – 2 hours until set.

Chef Brian:

A perfectly cooked steak is an easy skill to master at home. With a few tips and tricks, you can learn to cook steaks with a crisp brown crust and tender center - and skip the trip to the steakhouse. For the recipe below, we are using a tenderloin cut of beef, which has a great texture and low fat. To balance the lean meat, we will baste the steak with butter as it cooks, reinforcing the brown crust while insulating the meat to keep it moist.

Butter-Basted Steak

Serves 4

Ingredients:

4 (6oz or 170g) center-cut beef tenderloin steaks

High-heat cooking oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

4 tbsp butter (56 grams), cubed and chilled

2 cloves garlic, lightly smashed

Instructions:

1. To sear the steaks: Place a large skillet over high heat and add a thin layer of oil. Gently pat the steaks dry with paper towels and season well with salt and pepper. When the oil is just smoking, carefully place steaks in pan (do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary). Let cook undisturbed until deeply browned, about 3 - 4 minutes.
2. To baste the steaks: Before basting, have a large spoon within reach. When steaks are browned on the first side, flip steaks and begin basting: add garlic and butter to the pan and use your non-dominant hand to slightly tilt the pan, allowing the butter and garlic to pool at the bottom. With the spoon in your dominant hand, carefully spoon the melting butter over the steaks. When the butter stops foaming and begins to brown and smell nutty, remove the pan from heat. Remove the steaks and let rest 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.

Group Fitness Classes

Join our talented trainers and enjoy a great workout in one of our group fitness classes. To sign up for the session of your choice, stop by the Fitness Center or email SH-WMUS-FitnessCenter@ubs.com.

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Thursday from 5:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 5:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Mondays:

• Yoga from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tuesdays:

• Strength & Conditioning from 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Circuit Training from 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Wednesdays:

• Body Weight Tabata from 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
• Indoor Cycling from 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Thursdays:

• Strength & Cycling from 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• QueenX Circuit from 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Fridays:

• Circuit Training from 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
• Exos Signature Series: Pillar Strength from 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
• Pilates from 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
• HIIT from 5:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Celebrate Culture & Cuisine with Us!

This month, in partnership with MOSAIC, we’re celebrating Ramadan and Women's History Month with the following themed menu items at the Café from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.:

• March 4: The Chef Table will offer Grilled Skirt Steak, Anchovy Garlic Sauce, and Artichoke & Endive Salad using recipes from Chez Panisse Cookbook by Alice Waters.

Join us for a month of amazing flavors, cultural appreciation, and tasty traditions. Don’t miss out - come hungry and celebrate with us! For more information, please visit goto\mosaicamericas.

Virtual Wellness Wednesday Classes

Every month, our Wellness Manager and registered dietitian Maya Billig (MS, RD, CDN) hosts informative virtual Wellness Wednesday classes. Don't miss this month's classes, be sure to sign up below!

• Virtual Wellness x Cooking Class - Chana Masala & Garlic Naan: Wednesday, March 4 from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
• Virtual Wellness x Cooking Class - Chipotle Shrimp & Black Bean Taco Bowl: Wednesday, March 18 from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Virtual Wellness Wednesday - Intermittent Fasting - To Do, or Not to Do?: Wednesday, March 25 from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

In honor of Women's History Month, expand your palate and join us for flavorful samplings and sales from an array of women-owned vendors! The following offerings will be available during lunch from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.:

• March 11: Try a new twist on a classic snack with Stellar Snacks, a mother-and-daughter-owned company offering irresistible vegan pretzels with bold flavors from French-Dijon to a sweet and spicy buffalo blend.

March 17: Founded by Bronx-native Chef Keesha O’Galdez, Live Loud Foods is a gourmet snack brand best known for its bold, globally-inspired candied nuts that push the bounds of flavor and creativity! From candied nuts dusted with jerk seasoning to their citrus pistachio blend, this brand offers something for everyone!

Is running on your mind as the days start to get longer? Finish the workday strong with a group running session on the scenic Lincoln Harbor waterfront. Our weekly club is open to all skill levels, featuring multiple pace groups of runners, joggers, and walkers. Afterwards, be sure to stop by Hawk’s Nest A (seating area by the Cooking School) for our Hydration Station - a place to refuel with nutritious refreshments post-run. We will gather at 4:30 p.m. in the first-floor lobby and depart together as a group. Remember to bring a comfortable pair of running shoes, and please note, no registration is required. Ready, set, go!

• Session One: Wednesday, March 4 - 4:30 p.m.
• Session Two: Wednesday, March 11 - 4:30 p.m.
• Session Three: Wednesday, March 18 - 4:30 p.m.
• Session Four: Wednesday, March 25 - 4:30 p.m.

Note: To use the locker room facilities in the fitness center you must have an active membership.

Some games just never go out of style. Join us for Retro Gaming Hour, where we host freeplay and tournament style sessions alternating between our Xbox 360 and our Playstation 2. This month's featured console and title will be Guitar Hero 3 for the Xbox 360, complete with guitar controllers! Come relive your most rockin’ memories in a freeplay-style gaming session. Enjoy light refreshments and connect with colleagues who share an interest in retro gaming! We will be meeting in the Hawk's Nest Game Room (adjacent to the Library) from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 9. Please register below so we know to expect you:

Register Here

The Winter Olympics have arrived in the office - join us throughout the month of February for viewings of the Winter Games broadcast live from the Italian Alps! Watch as the world's top athletes compete for their countries in a range of winter sports, from dazzling figure skating to daring ski jumps! Games will be shown throughout the day all month long, beginning with the Opening Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6. You can view the games on the screens throughout the Hawk's Nest dining areas, including the Library seating area and the game room. No registration is required for these viewings, so invite your colleagues to join you in cheering for your favorite athletes!

This month, be sure to join us for an exciting "Meet the Community Manager" session! At this tabling, you will have the opportunity to chat with Lincoln Harbor’s Community Manager to learn more about the upcoming activities planned for this month, provide feedback on our newsletter and past events, and to suggest ideas for future events. All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a spring-themed prize!

You can find the table in Hawk's Nest B (seating area by the Coffee Bar) on Wednesday, March 11 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. See you there!

Whether you're interested in learning something new or want to improve your guitar skills further, register for a one-hour free guitar lesson taught by our UBS colleague Bryan Guner. Guitar lessons are taught every Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., with the first session this month taking place on Tuesday, March 10. As space is limited, we ask that you please register by emailing us here. In your email, please include the date you would like to reserve and some information on your skill level.

The UBS Cooking School offers in-person classes where employees can practice their cooking skills and prepare fantastic recipes designed by our onsite chefs. A few of our popular, upcoming classes are featured below:

March 10: Hawaiian Inspired Tuna Poke Bowl

• 11:00 a.m. class
• 12:30 p.m. class

March 12: Irish Beef Shepherd's Pie

• 12:30 p.m. class

March 16: Miso Halibut with Soba Noodles

• 11:00 a.m. class
• 12:30 p.m. class

March 26: Chicken Florentine with Pasta & Cream Sauce

• 11:00 a.m. class
• 12:30 p.m. class

March 31: Jerk Chicken & Fried Sweet Plantains

• 11:00 a.m. class
• 12:30 p.m. class

Use this link to view more of our Cooking School classes: Cooking School

Are you looking for a cozy activity to finish off the workday? Join our new weekly knitting club, which meets Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., with our first session of this month taking place on Wednesday, March 11. This group will be led by our UBS colleague Megan Moreau, who has years of experience in different styles of knitting and crocheting. All materials will be provided and at the end of each session your work will be stored securely so you can pick right back up where you left off! All skill levels are welcome and instructional resources will be made available each session. As space is limited, we ask that you please register by emailing us here. In your email, please include some info on your skill level and what items you'd be interested in crafting.

It doesn’t take long working in our Lincoln Harbor office before you’re invited by colleagues for a fun evening at DRIFT. Since their opening one year ago, DRIFT has become a favorite among our employees as a space to unwind, enjoy elevated small plates and cocktails, and make new friends after business hours. We are thrilled to announce that for the first time ever, we have invited the DRIFT team into our office for a dazzling mixology class! Learn the basics of mixology, enjoy perfectly paired small bites, and craft your own cocktail under the instruction of skilled DRIFT mixologists Jaime and Natasha. We will meet on Thursday, March 12 from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room #3 (1200 building, second floor). This will surely be an event to remember, so be sure to register below to secure your spot:

Register Here

Happy birthday to you! Join us each month to celebrate our UBS colleagues' special day together. For this festive occasion, we'll have plenty of birthday cake and of course, we'll all sing 'Happy birthday'! We will celebrate March's birthdays on Thursday, March 5 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Hawk's Nest A (seating area by the Cooking School). To make sure you don’t miss out on the celebration, please register here:

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March Madness is here again and this year we’re getting competitive in a fun way! Join us on Tuesday, March 17 for a thrilling arcade-style basketball competition. Compete against your colleagues, make new friends, and score the most points to become Lincoln Harbor’s first basketball shootout champion, prize included! We will meet from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room #3 (second floor, 1200 building). You won’t want to miss this event, please register below to secure your spot:

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Join us for a thrilling Ping-Pong tournament on Wednesday, March 18 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.! Showcase your skills to be crowned Lincoln Harbor's ping pong champion and win bragging rights for the rest of the year! We will meet in the Game Room located inside of the Hawk's Nest. Be sure to register below to ensure your spot in the competition:

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Add some matcha magic to your day and join us at our matcha tasting ceremony led by our Wellness Manager Maya Billig and inspired by the quiet rituals of Japanese tea culture! We will slow down, learn the art of preparing matcha, and explore its flavor. This is a gentle pause from the rush of everyday life - a space to sip, breathe and reconnect. We will also offer optional flavorings to enhance the natural velvety taste of the matcha. We will meet on Thursday, March 19 from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Hawk’s Nest A (seating area in front of the Cooking School). Spots are limited, so please register here to secure your spot. Come swirl, sip, and savor the moment!

Register Here

Get Screened, Get Ahead: Colorectal Cancer Awareness

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. Early detection greatly increases the chances of successful treatment.

Key Facts:

• Screening saves lives: Regular screening can prevent colorectal cancer by finding and removing polyps and/or detecting specific DNA biomarkers in your stool.
• Risk increases with age: Most cases are diagnosed in people over the age of 50.
• Know your family history: Talk to your doctor if you have a family history of colorectal cancer that may prompt screening at an earlier age.
• 1 in 23 men and 1 in 25 women will develop colorectal cancer.
• About 64% of colorectal cancers are diagnosed at a localized stage with a 90% 5-year survival rate.

Take Action:

• Schedule your screening if you are 45+ (or earlier if high risk).
• Know your family medical history.
• Stay active and maintain a healthy diet.

Let’s spread awareness and support those affected by Colorectal Cancer!

How to Access Services:
All UBS (Non-Contractor) Employees can access our Health Center Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., schedule online via the MyPremiseHealth portal, or by calling your dedicated health center. No cost, 30-minute mental health consults are available with Behavioral Health.

In honor of Easter and in collaboration with MOSAIC's Cultural Awareness Stream (CAS), we are thrilled to host a cheerful Easter Egg Hunt this month. Keep your eyes peeled for colorful eggs, enjoy friendly competition, and score festive prizes along the way! On Tuesday, March 31, we will gather at the Community Management Desk (second floor, adjacent to TechPoint) at 11:30 a.m. to kick off the search, but all employees are welcome to hunt at their convenience throughout the duration of the event! No registration is required to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt, but feel free to register below to receive updates and reminders for this event:

Register Here

Smart Tips for Reading Menus

Ordering out can be a fun way to celebrate or unwind after a busy week - but navigating a menu isn’t always simple. With oversized portions, tempting descriptions, and limited nutrition details, making choices that align with your health goals can feel overwhelming. The good news? A few smart strategies can help you order with confidence.

Many chain restaurants are required to list calorie information directly on menus or menu boards. While calories don’t tell the whole story, they can help you compare options and make more informed decisions. Additional nutrition details - like sodium, saturated fat, and fiber - are often available upon request or online, so planning ahead can reduce the pressure to decide quickly.

If nutrition information isn’t available, pay attention to menu language. Words like crispy, battered, breaded, creamy, and Alfredo often signal higher amounts of calories and saturated fat. Instead, look for items described as grilled, baked, roasted, steamed, or marinara for lighter preparation methods.

Portion size matters, too. Consider splitting an entrée, saving half for later, or sharing dessert. Don’t forget that sides and beverages contribute calories - choosing water, unsweetened tea, or low-fat milk can make a meaningful difference.

Most importantly, remember that nutrition is personal. Focus on balance, variety, and satisfaction. Small, consistent choices - like adding vegetables or ordering sauces on the side - can support your long-term healthy eating routine while still allowing you to enjoy dining out.