Events

Starting a new term means making new friends! Join us for this classic Renison event!

What can you expect?

• Snacks
• Conversation Starters at each table
• The chance to talk to a new friend every 5 minutes
• You can ask your new friends for their contact information to stay in touch after the event!

When and where?

Tuesday, July 2

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Renison Cafeteria

Join your residence dons for a unique experience in the cafeteria! Each event is a surprise planned by dons for the residence students and Renison community!

What can you expect?

• High energy event
• Snacks, games , and lots of fun!
• The chance to connect with the dons and residence community

When and where?

Every Wednesday in July

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Renison Cafeteria

Your peer leaders have planned a surprise event just for you! Come out and enjoy the fun!

What can you expect?

• A great event with your peer leaders and friends
• Relaxed environment to practice English
• A unique opportunity, unlike any other event this month!

When and where?

Every Thursday in July

3:30pm – 5:00pm

Renison Atrium

Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to enjoy Renison’s iconic Global Dance Party! With music from all around the world, bright lights, and dancing, it’s an event you won’t want to miss!

This month, we have a special guest performance by J-Pop artist, SEIGETSU!

What can you expect?

• Dancing
• Neon lights
• Music
• Snacks
• The best time of your life!

When and where?

Friday, July 5

8:30pm – 10:30pm

Renison Atrium

Join us for a trip to Canada’s most popular city!

What can you expect?

• Bus transportation from Renison to Toronto (and back!)
• A chance to freely explore Toronto for the day

When and where?

8:15am – 9:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Register on Renison’s Events Portal!

Welcome to Waterloo! One of the best sites in the city is Waterloo Park! Spend the afternoon taking a stroll through the park, seeing the animals at the hobby zoo, and play games with your peer leaders!

What can you expect?

• Walk from Renison to Waterloo Park
• Play some outdoor games
• Take photos and enjoy the nice weather!

When and where?

Sunday, July 7

1:00pm – 4:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

An Anglican Eucharist service presented by Chaplain Paul.

What can you expect?

• Formal Anglican worship including bread and wine at 6:00pm
• Followed by coffee and community discussion

When and where?

Every Monday following July 1

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Chapel of St. Bede

One of the joys of summer is the chance to watch movies under the stars. Join dons and peer leaders for an outdoor movie experience!

What can you expect?

• As a group, you’ll select a movie from options provided by your student leaders.
• Enjoy popcorn and snacks outside
• Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on for the movie!

When and where?

Monday, July 8

Begins at 8:30pm

Renison Courtyard

Time to get those hearts pumping, Renison! Join your peer leaders for some fun and games outside (or in the Atrium, weather permitting).

What can you expect?

• A surprise game of team sports with your friends
• The chance to move and relax after class

When and where?

Tuesday, July 9

3:30pm – 5:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Join your peer leaders to experience a Waterloo Community campfire!

What can you expect?

• Together, you will walk or take the ION to Uptown Waterloo
• Participate in games and enjoy live performances
• Try some snacks and make new friends in the community!

When and where?

Wednesday, July 10

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium to walk to Waterloo Public Square

Bring your WATCard for optional transit!