Events

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 bi-weekly meetings to plan your event
• Learn about different leadership skills each week, like teamwork, communication, and organization
• Host an event 100% planned and created by the students, for the students!

When and where?

Thursday, November 7, 14, 28

4:00pm – 5:00pm

REN 1918

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.

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, November 7, 14, 21, 28

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Get comfy and enjoy various stories read to you by Don Liz!

What can you expect?

• Sit back and relax while enjoying the art of storytelling
• Enjoy snacks and warm beverages
• A fun and lighthearted way to relax

When and where?

Thursday, November 7

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

All November long, if you bring a non-perishable food item or donation for WUSA Food Support Services to any Renison event, you will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 Mel’s Diner Gift Cards!

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, November 4, 11, 18, 25

Wednesday, November 6, 13, 20, 27

Friday, November 8, 15, 22, 29

12:00pm - 12:15pm

Chapel of St. Bede

Cheer on the Kitchener Rangers in the exclusive Renison section of the Kitchener Auditorium!

What can you expect?

• Bus transportation from Renison to the Kitchener Auditorium (and back!)
• Great seats to watch the Kitchener Rangers take on the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds!
• A chance to experience a cherished Canadian pastime (HOCKEY!)

When and where?

Friday, November 8

6:00pm – 10:30pm

Meet in the Atrium

Register in advance on Renison’s Events Portal!

All November long, if you bring a non-perishable food item or donation for WUSA Food Support Services to any Renison event, you will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 Mel’s Diner Gift Cards!

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, November 4, 11, 18, 25

Wednesday, November 6, 13, 20, 27

Friday, November 8, 15, 22, 29

12:00pm - 12:15pm

Chapel of St. Bede

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 centring yourself when you need to.

When and where?

Every Tuesday and Thursday

Tuesday, November 5, 19, 26 in the Chapel of St Bede 

Thursday, November 7, 14, 21, 28 in the Multi-faith Prayer Space

12:00pm – 12:15pm

Note: Tuesday, November 12 will be held in the Dunker Family Lounge from 12:00pm - 1:00pm as a special collaboration session with RASC.

Learn about the importance of communication with your partner through this booth with our friends from Peer Health Education!

What can you expect?

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

When and where

Tuesday, November 12

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

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

What can you expect?

• A relaxing drop-in event where you will learn a variety of mediation strategies
• An opportunity to learn and practice pausing and centring yourself when you need to
• A chance to unwind between classes and feel centred before you go on with your day!

When and where?

Tuesday, November 12

12:00pm - 1:00pm

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 before the long weekend!

When and where?

Tuesday, November 12

4:00pm – 5:30pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

All November long, if you bring a non-perishable food item or donation for WUSA Food Support Services to any Renison event, you will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 Mel’s Diner Gift Cards!