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

Ceviche is hugely popular in restaurants these days, but it is fun to make at home, too! If using raw fish for a classic ceviche preparation, it is important to use the freshest fish you can find or to use flash frozen fish; talk to your fishmonger when sourcing. If you want to avoid using raw fish, you can use cooked fish or shrimp.

Peruvian Ceviche

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 lb (453 g) fresh ocean fish (semi-firm white fish such as sea bass, striped bass, red snapper, grouper; or flat fish like sole or flounder), skin removed

Kosher salt

½ cup (118 mL) citrus juice (lemon, lime, sour orange, or a combination), strained

1 red onion, sliced thin

1 - 2 small hot chili peppers, such as limo, jalapeño, serrano, or habanero

1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped

Serving Suggestions: plantain chips, steamed sweet potato, or Peruvian corn

Instructions:

1. Prepare fish by slicing it into small strips or dicing it, about ½ inch or 1.25 cm. Salt fish lightly and let it sit 1 - 2 minutes; this helps open the pores so they absorb more juice. Put the strained citrus juice in a non-reactive bowl and add the fish to the citrus juice, tossing gently; cover and marinate in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
2. Soak the onion slices in ice water for 10 minutes. Drain and dry on paper towels. After the fish has marinated for 20 minutes, fold in the onion, chili, and cilantro. Let it sit for another 5 minutes to let the flavors marry. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking. Enjoy immediately.

Once the summertime weather heats up, I rarely have the desire to turn on my stove. When I need an easy, light meal, I usually make a gazpacho; it is flexible and adaptable. In this recipe, I use watermelon to add bright summer flavor; but it can be replaced with more tomato if you prefer or swapped with peaches for a unique twist!

Tomato Watermelon Gazpacho

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 English cucumber

2 small shallots, peeled

2 slices crustless white bread, soaked in a little water until hydrated

¼ medium watermelon, peeled and chopped

4 ripe, medium heirloom tomatoes, diced

3 – 4 basil or mint leaves (or both), chopped

1 lemon or lime

Kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper

3 tablespoons (39 g) extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

Instructions:

1. Halve the cucumber; rough chop one half and finely dice the other. Repeat with the shallots, rough chopping half and finely dicing the other half.
2. In a blender, combine the soaked bread with the watermelon, tomatoes, herbs, juice from half the lemon or lime, and the chopped cucumber and shallot (reserve the finely diced cucumber and shallot); season with salt and pepper and blend until smooth.
3. Once blended, transfer to a bowl and slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking vigorously. Taste and continue to adjust with more seasoning, citrus juice, or olive oil as desired. Transfer to serving plates and garnish with finely diced cucumber, shallot, and a swirl of olive oil.

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.
• HIIT from 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays:

• Pilates from 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
• Strength & Conditioning from 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 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.

This month, in partnership with MOSAIC, we’re celebrating Independence Day, Bastille Day, and French American Heritage Month with the following menu items at the Café from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.:

• Celebrate Independence Day with our July 1 MOSAIC Chef Table featuring Bobby Flay's Curry-Rubbed Smoked Chicken Thighs with Sorghum-Chile Glaze from Bobby Flay's Barbecue Addiction. While curry may seem unexpected at a Fourth of July cookout, its roots run deep in Southern culinary history. As a major colonial port and spice hub, Charleston helped introduce curry flavors to American kitchens centuries ago, making this smoky, spice-rubbed barbecue dish a delicious tribute to both Southern tradition and America's rich culinary heritage. Visit the café anytime from July 1 - 31 to enter our raffle for a chance to win the cookbook and bring Bobby's legendary grilling recipes home!
• In celebration of Bastille Day and French American Heritage Month, the Global Buffet will serve Beef Bourguignon (a hearty beef stew cooked in red wine); Coq au Vin (a savory stew consisting of chicken braised in red wine); Farro Mushroom Pilaf; Haricots Verts Amandine (a classic French side dish consisting of green beans and almonds); Tomato Herb & Lentil Salad; Pear & Walnut Salad with Roquefort (French blue cheese), Grapes, and Walnuts; and Frisée Salad (frisée is a mildly bitter leafy green) with Lardons (small strips or cubes of thick-cut, salt-cured pork belly) on July 14. This menu features recipes from The Complete Recipes by Paul Bocuse, which will be raffled off in the café from July 13 – July 17!

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.

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:

July 6: Filet Mignon with Balsamic Roast Peppers & Focaccia

• 11:00 a.m. class
• 12:30 p.m. class

July 13: One Hour Technical Class - Korean Fried Chicken

• 12:00 p.m. class

July 16: NY Strip Steak & Summer Cobb Salad with Heirloom Tomato

• 11:00 a.m. class
• 12:30 p.m. class

July 23: Barcelona Lobster Noodles with Paprika & Wine

• 11:00 a.m. class
• 12:30 p.m. class

July 28: Make Your Own Spice Rub Pop Up

• 11:00 a.m. class

July 30: Juicy Brined Pork Chops & Peach Bourbon Sauce

• 11:00 a.m. class
• 12:30 p.m. class

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

Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! In honor of this remarkable milestone, we will showcase a different state each day with delicious snacks, lively games, and vibrant music. We will meet from Monday, July 6 to Thursday, July 9, between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Hong Kong Room on Floor 2B. Please register using the link below so we know to expect you:

Sign Up Here

In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the Café will also offer the following festive items:

• July 1 - July 31: The Coffee Bar will offer a festive Red, White and Brew Iced Latte, containing strawberry syrup on the bottom and topped with espresso, milk, and crushed, freeze-dried blueberries all month from 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.!
• July 2: The Global Buffet will feature BBQ Chicken, Smoked Baby Back Ribs, Baked Beans, Roasted Baby Potatoes, Sautéed Collard Greens, Tortellini Pasta Salad, Fresh Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad, and Potato Salad from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• July 2: The Dessert Station will serve assorted classic American desserts, including assorted pies, cookies, and cupcakes, from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Are you ready to celebrate the Tour de France - without having to leave the office? Join us for Lincoln Harbor’s Tour de UBS Cycling Challenge from Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17! During this time, come to the Fitness Center and compete in our cycling challenge open to all - where the winner will receive a special prize! Those who are not current members of the Fitness Center are welcome to participate in the challenge at the gym for free during the Challenge. These two hours can be split and allocated throughout each day as desired any time the Fitness Center is open (5:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.). A tracker will be provided to each participant.

On Monday, July 13, we will kick off this exciting event by offering catered snacks and refreshments for participants in the Fitness Center from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.! Please register for our Tour de UBS here so we know to expect you!

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Whether you consider yourself a great chess player or have never played but want to learn, join our chess club launching this month! We will meet twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays to enjoy friendly and competitive games of chess that you can join and play at your own leisure. Our first session this month will be on Monday, July 6. Games will be hosted in Hawk's Nest A (seating area in front of the Cooking School) where all boards and pieces will be set up before you arrive. Please register below to be added to the Lincoln Harbor Chess Club Teams chat to stay informed and up-to-date.

Mondays: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Thursdays: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Register Here

As the World Cup comes to a close, we're celebrating everything soccer! Join us for a freeplay session of the most popular soccer video game for the PlayStation 5, FC 26! Invite your colleagues for a friendly game or drop by and make new friends! This event will take place on Friday, July 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Hawk's Nest Game Room (adjacent to the Library). Please register below so we know to expect you:

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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 Class - Healthy Travel & Vacation Habits!: Wednesday, July 8 from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Virtual Wellness x Cooking Class - Peach BBQ Salmon & Sugar Snap Slaw: Wednesday, July 15 from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
• Virtual Wellness Class - Blue Zones - The Science Behind Longevity: Wednesday, July 22 from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Virtual Wellness x Cooking Class - Almond Crust Trout & Warm Spinach Salad: Wednesday, July 29 from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Is running on your mind as the days start to get warmer? 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 each Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. in the first-floor lobby and depart together as a group. Our first session for this month will take place on Wednesday, July 8. Remember to bring a comfortable pair of running shoes, and please be sure to register below to stay updated and informed via Teams. Ready, set, go!

Register Here

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

This year, we're celebrating summer with a fitting feast: A jumbo cookie for you to decorate, load up with mix-ins, and take home to enjoy! Don't worry about the baking, once you're finished creating your masterpiece, we'll bake the cookie for you. Just stop by at the end of the day and pick it up! Join us on Thursday, July 23 in Conference Room #5 (second floor, 1200 building) anytime between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to build your cookie, and come back to Conference Room #5 anytime between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to pick it up. The smell of warm cookies awaits you! Be sure to register below:

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Are you looking for a cozy activity to finish off the workday? Join our weekly knitting club which meets Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room #2 (second floor, 1000 building), with our first session of this month taking place on Wednesday, July 8. This group will be led by an instructor with 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.

Are you ready to explore the healthy food options available in the café? Join registered dietitian, nutritionist and wellness manager Maya Billig on Thursday, July 9 as she provides tips to improve your daily meal choices. She will explain the Better For You program and will also educate those with special dietary needs about the signage related to food allergens. There is no better time than the present to start eating better! This tour will take place in the café from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and we will meet at the Coffee Bar. Be sure to enroll using the link below:

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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 July's birthdays on Thursday, July 9 from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 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 below:

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Just days away from the World Cup final right here in New Jersey, come put your skills to the test in a fun penalty kick competition! Players will do their best to kick the ball into the net from increasing distance and with increasing difficulty. The player that scores the most goals will receive a prize! This event will take place on Tuesday, July 14 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on the rooftop pickleball courts. The courts are located on the 6th floor of the garage and can be accessed using the elevators on your left-hand side (facing the fitness center) or via the stairwell. Please be sure to bring appropriate attire, including athletic footwear, and be sure to register below:

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

Our cafeteria continues to delight and surprise us all month long with several tasty offerings that will be available on the days listed below. Don’t miss out on these special items:

• July 15, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: For a traditional summer treat, stop by the Coffee Bar for a Soda Float with your choice of Cola or Root Beer!
• July 22, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Ice Cream and Cookies are always a great pairing! Stop by the Coffee Bar for an Ice Cream Cookie Cup featuring layers of Ice Cream underneath cookie crumbles and chocolate drizzle.
• July 29, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: End the month on a sweet note with Dubai Style Chocolate Ice Cream which will be available at the Coffee Bar.

In celebration of the World Cup final, join us as we commemorate the closing of the biggest tournament in the world! With catering inspired by the final two teams, World Cup trivia, a fan zone where you can make hand-painted signs for the big game, and more, it is sure to be a blast! This event will take place on Thursday, July 16 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in the Hawk's Nest Library (adjacent to the Game Room). You won't want to miss this, please register below so we know to expect you:

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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 summer-themed prize!

You can find the table in Hawk's Nest B (seating area by the Coffee Bar) on Monday, July 20 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. See you there!

Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, and music! Sample our selection of premium beverages, belt out your favorite songs on karaoke, and enjoy a variety of delicious refreshments while you cheer on your colleagues. Festivities will take place on Thursday, July 30th from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room #3 (second floor, 1200 building). This event is sure to 'top the charts', so register below to make sure your spot is secure:

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Stay Healthy, Hydrated & On Track

As summer rolls along, it brings longer days, warmer weather, and plenty of opportunities to gather with friends and family. With a few simple strategies, you can enjoy the season while supporting your wellness goals.

Stay Hydrated in the Heat:

Hydration is key to maintaining energy, supporting metabolism, and preventing heat-related illness.

Tips To Stay Hydrated:

• Aim for 8–10 cups of water daily, more if you’re outdoors or active.
• Add flavor naturally with lemon, cucumber, or berries.
• Watch for hidden dehydration from caffeine and alcohol - balance with extra water.

Make Smart Food Choices at Summer Events:

Barbecues and festivals don’t have to derail your progress.

Build a Balanced Plate:

• Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables (grilled veggies, fresh fruit).
• Choose lean proteins like grilled chicken, fish, turkey burgers, or plant-based options.
• Be mindful of higher-calorie foods like chips, creamy sides, and desserts.

Stay Active & Enjoy the Season:

• Plan active outings with family and friends.
• Even short bursts of activity can make a big difference.

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. Telehealth visits carry no charge for both Primary Care and Behavioral Health all of 2026.

Join us as we bring back one of Nintendo's most beloved games - Super Smash Bros. - and compete to crown Lincoln Harbor's next Super Smash Bros. champion! Do you have what it takes to smash the competition? Play to find out. We will meet in the Hawk's Nest Game Room (adjacent to the Library) on Tuesday, July 21 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. To secure your spot, please register below:

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Get in on the fun, celebrate friendship, and let your creativity shine! Drop in solo or with a colleague to create custom friendship bracelets as wearable keepsakes, try your hand at decorating lanyards, or customize your badge holder! All materials will be provided and an instructor will be on site to assist you with your project. We will meet on Wednesday, July 22 from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. in Conference Room #8 (second floor, 1200 building). Please register here so we know to expect you:

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Managing Migraines

Migraines affect an estimated 40 million Americans and are far more than just a bad headache. This neurological disease can cause severe head pain, sensitivity to light, sound, and smells, nausea, brain fog, and fatigue that can last for hours or even days. It is important to raise awareness and share strategies that may help reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks.

While proper diagnosis and treatment from a healthcare provider are essential, lifestyle habits can also play an important role in migraine management. Staying well-hydrated is one of the simplest ways to support brain health, as even mild dehydration can trigger headaches in some individuals. Maintaining stable blood sugar levels by eating balanced meals with protein, healthy fats, and fiber may also help prevent attacks.

Since migraine triggers vary from person to person, keeping a headache diary can help identify patterns related to foods, stress, sleep, or environmental factors. Common dietary triggers include alcohol, aged cheeses, processed meats, and foods containing MSG.

Research also suggests that magnesium, riboflavin (vitamin B2), and CoQ10 may help reduce migraine frequency for some people. Consistent sleep schedules, regular movement breaks, proper workstation ergonomics, and tools such as FL-41 tinted glasses may further support migraine prevention.

Although living with migraines can be challenging, understanding your triggers, building healthy habits, and working closely with a healthcare provider can help you better manage symptoms and improve quality of life.