Events

Join your Peer Leaders and friends to decorate delicious gingerbread and spread some holiday cheer!

What can you expect?

• Get ready for the holiday season with gingerbread cookies
• Eat your cookie or give it to a friend when you're done
• Make new friends and take some time to relax between classes!

When and where?

Thursday, November 28

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

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!

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.

The Writing and Communication Centre is coming to Renison! Students are encouraged to drop-in and access writing support, get helpful resources to take home, or even ask some quick questions!

What can you expect?

• Knowledgeable WCC staff members offering writing support
• A chance to get help with starting, editing, or finishing an assignment, presentation, or job application
• Learning about the great services that the University of Waterloo offers to all students

When and where?

Thursday, November 28

Between 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

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

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

Winter is here, and we want to celebrate the start of the season with you and the City of Waterloo! Join your peer leaders for a walk to Waterloo Park to experience the Wonders of Winter Lights, horse and carriage rides, hot drinks, and great times!

What can you expect?

• Walk from Renison or take the ION to Waterloo Park
• Take photos with friends and see interesting light displays at the park
• Enjoy horse and carriage rides around the park and purchase warm drinks to make the experience even more magical!

When and where?

Saturday, November 30

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Meet in the Atrium to walk to Waterloo Park

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!

The holidays are right around the corner! Join your peer leaders to get our Atrium tree decorated and ready for festivities!

What can you expect?

• Ornaments for you to personalize and decorate
• Holiday songs and talking about holiday traditions while you work
• Enjoy some festive treats and friendship as you get creative!

When and where?

Monday, December 2

11:00am – 1:00pm

Renison Atrium

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.

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?

Tuesday, December 3

6:00pm – 7:00pm

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 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.