Events

Get ready for the holidays by decorating your Residence Don in holiday attire with your fellow floormates and Peer Leaders! The categories for the best Dec-a-Don will be Most Creative, Funniest and Most Festive. May the best floors and Dons win!

What can you expect?

• Holiday decorations to use for dec-a-don-ing
• Good vibes, laughs, and some holiday cheer on your floor!
• A friendly competition with your residence friends!

When and where?

Wednesday, December 4

9:00pm – 10:00pm

Renison Cafeteria

Bring your energy, singing voice, and a list of your favourite songs to enjoy a night of karaoke with your peer leaders! Don’t want to sing? That’s okay! All are welcome to come out and enjoy the good vibes!

What can you expect?

• Snacks
• Singing
• Dancing
• FUN!

When and where?

Thursday, December 5

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Renison Atrium

Play a fun game of BINGO with your peer leaders and friends!

What can you expect?

• Everyone receives a BINGO card and markers.
• Listen as your peer leaders call out numbers and mark the ones you have on your card
• Whoever gets a “BINGO” first wins a Renison prize pack!

When and where?

Friday, December 6

9:00pm – 10:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

You’ve heard of dodgeball, but welcome to Renison’s Sock Dodgeball! See the cafeteria transformed into a sock dodgeball court!

What can you expect?

• Socks are provided (please do not bring your own!)
• Enjoy some laughs and relaxing energy around Renison during exams

When and where?

Sunday, December 8

9:00pm – 10:00pm

Renison Cafeteria

Join our Chaplain, Rev. Scott McLeod, for a worship service in the Anglican Tradition. Everyone is welcome!

What can you expect?

• Participate in the Eucharist, also known as the Lord's Supper or Communion.
• A full Anglican service and a chance to develop a sense of community.

When and where?

Monday, December 2, 9, 16

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Chapel of St Bede

Please note: Renison will be closed as of 12:00pm on Friday, December 20. Chapel services will reconvene as of January 6.

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 are welcome!

When and where?

Tuesday, December 3, 10, & 17 

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Please note that Renison will be closed for the holidays as of Friday, December 20 until Tuesday, January 2. Music Jam will reconvene in the new year.

Join your Peer Leaders and dons for a fun evening of dancing and music! Just Dance is a popular video game where you try and copy the dancer in the video the best you can.

What can you expect?

• Dance to some of your favourite songs (or some old classics)
• See who has the best moves and highest energy
• A chance to get active and be social while you take a break from studying!

When and where?

Tuesday, December 10

9:00pm - 10:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Join us for a group session! Bring your questions or come to just study with your classmates in SDS 131R! 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 SDS 131R skills

When and where?

Wednesday, December 11

12:00pm – 2:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Enjoy a nice cup of tea and snacks after class with your peer leaders. Connect, relax, and hangout after class!

What can you expect?

• Snacks and drinks provided
• Conversation and a chance to ask questions
• A way to relax between exams

When and where?

Wednesday, December 11

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Shake Night is a fun, interactive event where you create your own milkshake, choosing from a variety of ice creams and toppings. It's the perfect opportunity to experiment with flavours, share creative combinations, and enjoy a sweet treat with your Reni-family.

What can you expect?

• Delicious toppings and ice creams to choose from
• A chance to try making a new combination of milkshake
• Fun times and laughs with other Renison residents!

When and where?

Thursday, December 12

9:00pm - 10:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge