Events

Take some time to relax and re-center with a guided meditation by Chaplain Rev. Scott McLeod.

What can you expect?

• A simple breathing meditation (non-religious).
• A practice and tool to help calm the mind, sharpen focus, de-stress, and relax.
• An opportunity to learn and practice pausing and centering yourself when you need to.

When and where?

Tuesday, January 7, 14, 21, & 28 in the Chapel of St Bede

Thursday, January 9, 16, 23, & 30 in the Multi-Faith Prayer Space

12:00pm - 12:15pm

Want to gain some Canadian volunteer experience to enhance your resume? Join the ELI Student Leadership Team and work with your classmates to plan and facilitate a fun event for the Renison community!

What can you expect?

• Attend regular meetings throughout the Winter term
• Learn about different leadership skills each week, like teamwork and communication!
• Host an event 100% planned and created by the students, for the students!

When and where?

Tuesday, January 21 & 28

4:00pm - 5:00pm

REN 2118

New to the team? Register in advance on the ELI Student Leadership Team Website!

Chinese Student Hangout is hosting a dumpling making event! Come out and learn how to make your own dumplings while enjoying some great conversations with other Chinese students!

What can you expect?

• Build a community and connections with other Chinese students
• Make your own dumplings and share them with friends!
• Enjoy some time relaxing with your Chinese peers!

When and where?

Tuesday, January 28

Begins at 5:00pm

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 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?

Tuesday, January 28

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Bring your love of music to the DFL to jam with other Renison residents!

What can you expect?

• Singing, guitars, drums, pianos - any instrument you have available!
• Casual drop-in to play some songs and make new friends!
• All levels welcome!

When and where?

Tuesday, January 14 and 28

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Are you living in Renison Residence? Do you want to create and host your own events for the Renison Residence community? Join the Renisix Student Committee Meeting!

What can you expect?

• Get to know other representatives on Renisix
• Learn about upcoming events and how you can help
• Work as a team to plan future events and gain some valuable leadership experience

When and where?

Tuesday, January 7, 14, 21, & 28 

9:00pm - 10:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Keeping well in the winter is especially important! Join Renison's Inclusion Coordinators every Wednesday for a chance to engage with different wellness exercises and information! 

What can you expect?

• A new wellness practice or resource shared each week
• An opportunity to drop-in and relax with your community
• Ways to fill your wellness toolbox!

When and where?

Wednesday, January 8, 15, 22, and 29

11:30am - 1:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Join our Chaplain, Rev. Scott McLeod, for a midday prayer in the Anglican Tradition. It is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and contemplate, where all are welcome to participate.

What can you expect?

• A short prayer led by Scott
• A chance to step back from the day and reflect

When and where?

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

Monday, January 6, 13, 20, 27

Wednesday, January 8, 15, 22, 29

Friday, January 10, 17, 24, 31

12:00pm - 12:15pm

Chapel of St. Bede

Conversation Partners are invited to join us for a fun afternoon of making connections!

What can you expect?

• Meet other Conversation Partner Pairs!
• Enjoy treats together 
• Play games with your partner while making new friends!

When and where?

Wednesday, January 29

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Renison Atrium

Find the registration link in your Conversation Partner Program Newsletter! Learn more about the Conversation Partner Program here!

"Pet" your stress away by joining us for a therapeutic hour of interactive activity with sweet therapy dogs! It has been proven that spending time with dogs helps to enhance your mood, social skills, memory stimulation, and so much more! (And they're really cute!)

What can you expect?

• Dogs and their handlers will be available for the lunch hour
• Drop-in and spend some time snuggling some happy pups
• A nice break from your classes and the stress of the term; guaranteed to leave you in a better mood for the afternoon!

When and where?

Thursday, January 30

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge