Winter Stressbusters Activities

Event Details

Most activities in The Gathering Place
See below for details

Event Description

From December 5th – 7th, join us and relieve some exam stress.

December 5th

10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Drop into the Aboriginal Resource Centre (Room 1-773)

  • Sacred Ceremony of Smudging with Cultural Advisor and Elder Darlene McIntosh
  • Beading and crafts with Stephanie and Kat

11:00 am – 1:00 pm: The Great Escape

Take part in The Great Escape! Come to the Gathering Place and experience VR headsets, infused water, happy lights, and gravity chairs.

12:10 – 12:40 pm: HIIT Class - Bouldering Room (Room 1-501A)

A 30 minute mental and physical reset unlike anything you have ever experienced!

1:00 – 8:00 pm: Gym Drop-In

Drop by the gym to bust some stress playing basketball, badminton, pickleball, and more!

Tuesday, December 6

10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Drop into the Aboriginal Resource Centre (Room 1-773)

  • Sacred Ceremony of Smudging with Cultural Advisor and Elder Darlene McIntosh
  • Beading and crafts with Stephanie and Kat

11:00 am – 2:00 pm:  The Big Chill Out in the Gathering Place

Join us for a free pizza, drinks, snacks and fun activities for everyone!

  • Therapy dogs
  • In-chair massage
  • Crafts and games
  • Photo backdrop
  • Prizes!

12:00 – 1:00 pm: Lululemon Yoga Class - Bouldering Room (Room 1-501A)

Join Lululemon and Denise Marshall as they run a yoga class in the Bouldering Room. Pre-register your spot in-person at the Recreation office (Room 1-508). Space is limited.

1:00 – 5:00 pm: Gym Drop-In

Drop by the gym to bust some stress playing basketball, badminton, pickleball, and more!

Wednesday, December 7

10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Drop into the Aboriginal Resource Centre (Room 1-773)

  • Sacred Ceremony of Smudging with Cultural Advisor and Elder Darlene McIntosh
  • Beading and crafts with Stephanie and Ka 

12:10 – 12:50 pm: Pilates Class - Bouldering Room (Room 1-501A)

Stretch, strengthen and de-stress with a Pilates class!