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Halloween is just two days away! To get into the spirit, join your peer leaders for a night of pumpkin carving and spook-ifying!

What can you expect?

• Carve a pumpkin in small groups using a design of your choice
• In teams, dress up your peer leaders using an array of costumes and decorations provided.
• Show off your pumpkins (and your spooky peer leaders)

When and where?

Tuesday, October 29

4:00pm – 6:00pm (All students)

8:00pm – 10:00pm (Renison Residents)

Renison Cafeteria

Time to get those hearts pumping, Renison! Join your peer leaders to play a surprise team sport!

What can you expect?

• A surprise game of team sports with your friends
• The chance to move and relax after class
• Wear or bring athletic clothing and inside running shoes!

When and where?

Monday, October 28

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

We regret to share that this year's Halloween Haunt Bus Trip has been cancelled due to lack of registrations.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

Calling all ghouls and witches! It's time to get SPOOKY! Join us in the Dunker Family Lounge for a night of classic Halloween movie fun!

What can you expect?

• As a group, select 3 different Halloween movies
• Wear your pajamas and bring a blanket to get comfy
• Enjoy popcorn while you watch some spook-tacular Halloween movies with friends

When and where?

Friday, October 25

Begins at 7:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Autumn in Ontario is possibly the best time of year! Join your ELI Peer leaders to explore the changing colours of the leaves and enjoy that crisp fall air.

What can you expect?

• Pick-up a hot chocolate from the Atrium
• Walk along Ring Road up to Columbia Lake
• Enjoy an afternoon in the cool autumn air with lots of friends

When and where?

Monday, October 21

4:00pm – 5:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Take a break from studying during lunch to feel like a kid again and make an adorable Thanksgiving craft and enjoy some yummy treats!

What can you expect?

• Learn about, or share, Canadian Thanksgiving traditions
• Get creative using Fall colours and elements in your art
• Enjoy some delicious October treats

When and where?

Thursday, October 10

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

Learn about the importance of mental wellness for yourself and your peers!

What can you expect?

• A booth in the Cafeteria
• Knowledgeable representatives from Peer Health Education share information and handouts
• A chance to ask questions and learn important and helpful information

When and where?

Monday, October 7

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

Are you part of the Queer community? Come hangout with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies and enjoy some delicious treats!

What can you expect?

• Relax and meet with other 2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies in a comfortable space.
• All students are welcome to drop in for as little or as long as they want.
• Yummy treats provided!

When and where?

Monday, October 7

5:30pm – 6:30pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Pumpkin patches are a great Canadian tradition in Autumn! Enjoy a corn maze, pick a pumpkin, and take loads of photos at Snyder’s Farm!

What can you expect?

• Bus transportation from Renison to Snyder's Farm and back
• A chance to explore Snyder's Farm with your friends

When and where?

Saturday, October 5

11:15am – 3:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Register on Renison’s Events Portal!

Autumn is here, and it's time to get cozy! Join dons and peer leaders for an evening of spooky stories, hot chocolate, and savoury treats over the fire!

What can you expect?

• Meats, cheeses, and crackers to enjoy around the fire
• Hot chocolate to keep you warm
• Music and dancing in the courtyard
• Fun outdoor games to choose from

When and where?

Friday, October 4

8:00pm – 10:00pm

Renison Courtyard