Events

"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

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

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
• A sense of community and gratitude at the end of each session

When and where?

Thursday, January 9, 16, 23, & 30

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Link Inclusion 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

Renison wants to help our students build the skills they need for academic success. Help us help you by telling Renison what you need to succeed!

Attend a consultation session to give your feedback.

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.

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

Calling all African, Black, and Caribbean students across Renison! Join Renison Don David for an hour of chill conversation, free food, and conversation as we get to know more people across the Renison community.

Renison wants to help our students build the skills they need for academic success. Help us help you by telling Renison what you need to succeed!

Attend a consultation session to give your feedback.

Bring your love of music to the Chapel to jam with other Renison residents in a quieter acoustic format!