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Saturday, January 27, 2024 8:30 am - 8:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Toronto Bus Trip

Spend a day in Toronto with your ELI Peer Leaders! Tickets are $30+ tax to attend.

REGISTER FOR THE TORONTO BUS TRIP TODAY!

What can you expect?

  • Transportation directly to the CN Tower in Toronto
  • Transportation back to Renison at the end of the day
  • A chance to explore Canada’s busiest city!
  • Want ideas on what to do? Check out this website!

When and where?

Saturday, January 27

Meet in the Renison Atrium at 8:30am

Drop-off at the CN Tower at 10:00am

Pick-up at Nathan Philips Square at 7:00pm

Drop-off at Renison at 8:30pm

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Mature Student Coffee Chat

Join other mature students for a chance to relax between classes for snacks and good conversation!

What can you expect?

  • Friendly conversation with other mature students and Renison staff
  • A chance to create a community
  • Yummy snacks and a great atmosphere

When and where?

Tuesday, January 30

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Link Student Lounge

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

True Canadian Trivia

Test your knowledge of Canada with this fun and interactive event!

What can you expect?

  • Canadian themed snacks and prizes
  • A chance to learn more about Canada
  • Friendly competition between your friends and classmates

When and where?

Tuesday, January 30

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge (DFL)

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Speed Friending

Starting a new term means making new friends! Join us for this classic Renison event!

What can you expect?

  • Snacks
  • Conversation starters at each table
  • The chance to talk to a new friend every 5 minutes
  • You can ask your new friends for their contact information to stay in touch after the event!

When and where?

Wednesday, January 31

3:30pm – 4:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

Thursday, February 1, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Drop-in Educational Booth: Mental Wellness, Hosted by Peer Health Education

Learn about the importance of mental health for yourself and your peers!

What can you expect?

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

When & where?

Thursday, February 1

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

Thursday, February 1, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Sip & Stitch

What can you expect?

Sip on a warm drink and chat with friends while you learn the knitting basics and make your very own sweater! Your co-op student, Izabell, will be there to support you through your knitting journey.

This event is Bring Your Own Yarn. You will need 3 to 5 balls of #4 medium weight yarn, 100g each. Knitting needles, drinks and snacks will be provided.

If you have any questions, please stop by Room 0209.

When & where?

Thursday, February 1, Thursday, February 15, Thursday, February 29

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Cafeteria

Friday, February 2, 2024 5:45 pm - 10:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Kitchener Rangers Hockey Game Bus Trip

Cheer on the Kitchener Rangers in the exclusive Renison section at 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 Guelph Storm
  • A chance to experience a cherished Canadian pastime (HOCKEY!)

When & where?

Friday, February 2

5:45pm – 10:00pm

Meet in the Atrium at 5:45pm

TICKETS ARE $32+TAX! PURCHASE TICKETS ON SHOPIFY.

Saturday, February 3, 2024 8:00 am - 9:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Niagara Falls Bus Trip

Join us for a trip to one of the Natural Wonders of the World!

What can you expect?

  • Bus transportation from Renison to Niagara Falls (and back!)
  • A chance to freely explore Niagara Falls for the day

When & where?

Saturday, February 3

8:15am – 9:00pm

Meet in the Atrium at 8:15am

TICKETS ARE $30+TAX! PURCHASE TICKETS ON SHOPIFY.              

Monday, February 5, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

English Skills Practice: TV and Conversations

Watch a fun TV show with your Peer Leaders and find the idioms and phrases that Canadians often use! It’s a great chance to test your English skills in a relaxing setting with friends!

What can you expect?

  • One episode of a fun TV show
  • A conversation with friends and peer leaders
  • SNACKS!

When & where?

Monday, February 5

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Monday, February 5, 2024 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Craft Night

Unleash your creativity this week with a fun craft night hosted by your Renison Peer Leaders!

What can you expect?

  • Painting, colouring or drawing
  • A space to be creative and de-stress from your classes

When & where?

Monday, February 5

8:00pm – 10:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge