Events

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, October 1, 8, 22, & 29

9:00pm – 10:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Join our Chaplain, Rev. Scott McLeod, for a mid-day 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, October 7, 21, & 29

Wednesday, October 2, 9, 23, & 30

Friday, October 4, 11, & 25

12:00pm - 12:15pm

Chapel of St. Bede

Learn about the importance of safe drinking 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

Join us for a group session! Bring your questions or come to just study with your peers. Everyone enrolled in PSYCH 101R is welcome (not exclusive to SDS students) Coffee and snacks will be provided!

What can you expect?

• Peer leaders available to answer questions
• A better understanding of the course materials
• A chance to work together as a group to feel confident in your PSYCH 101R skills

When and where?

Thursday, October 3 & Wednesday, October 30

5:30pm – 7:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Do you love reading but can never find the time? We have the solution for you! Bring a book and get ready to get comfy in the Atrium while you and a group of friends take a break to read!

What can you expect?

• Independent reading with other book lovers
• Warm beverages and light snacks to enjoy while you read
• A chance to talk about your book (and all books) with other participants!

When and where?

Wednesday, October 30

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Renison Atrium

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?

Every Tuesday and Thursday

Tuesday, October 1, 8, 22, & 29 in the Chapel of St Bede

Thursday, October 3, 10, 24, & 31 in the Multi-faith Prayer Space

12:00pm – 12:15pm

Drop-by and connect with your RASC representatives! Enjoy a snack on your way to class, or just stop to say hi!

What can you expect?

• Free snacks courtesy of RASC
• A chance to ask questions about upcoming events or getting involved with RASC
• A quick break in between classes

When and where?

Thursday, October 31

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Renison Atrium

Happy Diwali! Join Renison as we acknowledge and celebrate the Hindu festival of lights!

What can you expect?

• Enjoy traditional Diwali treats
• Learn about Diwali and how the festival is celebrated

When and where?

Thursday, October 31

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

Join Renison and the University of Waterloo as we "scare away hunger" by trick-or-treating for canned goods and non-perishable food items.

What can you expect?

• Join a team with your friends and receive a route in Waterloo
• Go door-to-door saying "trick-or-eat" and ask for donations for WUSA Food Support Services
• Dress in costume, or wear something warm to enjoy this fun and giving experience!

When and where?

Thursday, October 31

5:15pm - 7:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

University can be stressful, and it can be easy to lose sight of your goals or forget to find time for relaxation and self-care. Join Peer Leader Rubee and Chaplain Scott for an interactive workshop series to help you feel grounded each week. With a focus on gratitude, you will complete a series of workshops that introduce mindfulness practices and techniques.

October workshops include:

• Writing gratitude notes
• Giving and receiving words of affirmation
• EFT Tapping Therapy
• Mindful Painting

What can you expect?

• Mini-lecture on each week's mindfulness practice content
• Interactive activities that allow you to practice gratitude and mindfulness in a comfortable and guided space
• A sense of community and gratitude at the end of each session

When and where?

Thursday, October 3, 10, 24, & 31

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

A special bonus workshop will be held over Reading Week on Thursday, October 17.

Do you have questions about this workshop series? Email Rev. Scott McLeod at scott.mcleod@uwaterloo.ca for more information.