May 2021 Edition
The Centennial Express
937 Progress Avenue, Scarborough ON M1G 3T8 Centennialresidence@studenthousing.com || 416.438.2216 ex 6294
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General Manager's Welcome Hello Centennial Place! Welcome to the May Edition of our monthly Newsletter. Let me begin by thanking you for taking the time to read our Newsletter, and continue engaging with our content, and participating in the many opportunities to experience Residence Life, in spite of our circumstances resulting from the pandemic. Your commitment to live the full ‘on-campus’ experience (in whatever form or shape that takes) is truly commendable, and we are grateful for both your enthusiasm, and your readership. The May Edition has many exciting updates about programming, as well as important information about leasing for Fall 2021. I am thrilled to share that our Summer Plan includes some limited, drive-thru styled programming; the potential pilot for a modified guest-privileges policy (in order to prepare for Fall); and the potential re-opening of select Amenity spaces, with some restrictions and limitations in order to ensure their safe-use by the community. Following a successful (contactless) Move-Out, I’m also grateful to every individual who chose to remain with us for the Summer and, especially so for those that have chosen to stay for Fall. We understand that committing to a Lease when personal circumstances continue to remain ‘in flux’ can be challenging, but your decision to choose Centennial Place for another Term, or another year, has not gone unnoticed, and is very much appreciated. On behalf of the team, “Thank You”—We hope to continue providing premier on-campus accommodations that live up to the slogan, where students love living. Important Reminders Renew your Lease for Fall 2021 today and secure our special Rate Freeze rates! Don’t miss out! Our 2-Bed Private and 2-Bed Deluxe Units are SOLD OUT for Fall 2021! Renter’s Insurance is a requirement of your Lease Agreement—If you haven’t already sent your Policy, you are OVERDUE and will be liable for damages to your Unit and/or belongings!
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Hey Centennial Place, our names are Eric, Gabi and Arman, and we are the Resident Assistants and upper year students, and we are here for you! You will see us mostly hosting virtual events and programs on zoom, instagram and discord but we are also trained to assist with conflict management, and act as an extra resource and support for you, if you ever need a referral or just someone to talk to. We want to keep the community engagement high, so please join us for our monthly meetings and events. And if you have any ideas of events you want to see us host, or be a part of, don't hesitate to let us know! If you ever need to contact us, our email address are: Eric: Echarbonneau@studenthousing.com Gabi: Gguinzani@studenthousing.com Arman: Ahazrati@studenthousing.com Don't forget to follow us on Instagram: @centennialres1 to see updates for our programs and content. We hope to see you soon!
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Hi, How Are You? Mental Health Week May 3 - 9, 2021
Even in times of extreme anxiety and stress, mental health is something we can protect. Not just something we can lose. Visit www.mentalhealthweek.ca for info and tools about CMHA Mental Health Week.
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General Inquiries 416. 438. 2216 ext 6294 centennialresidence@studenthousing.com
Matthew Fleming General Manager mfleming@studenthousing.com Steven Voulgaris Assistant General Manager svoulgaris@studenthousing.com Sanique Morris Residence Life Coordinator and Leasing Coordinator samorris@studenthousing.com
Editors SANIQUE MORRIS Editor FEYI OGUNRINDE Contributor ERIC CHARBONNEAU Contributor GABI GUINZANI Contributor ARMAN HAZRATI Contributor
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