CONNECT DEC 2023
8 Holiday Pop-Up Bars to Visit 9 Holiday Event Around the City Boxing Day Deals 11 12 Book Recommendations 14 December Events 15 Contact us
Contents
3 Letter from Editor 4 Month in Review 6 Resident of the Month
Dear Reader, December has finally arrived, and with it, big changes around the city. Not to mention you’re almost done with school for the holiday break! In this month's newsletter, we have a lineup of exciting events and valuable resources to make your stay here even better. We've got you covered! As we embrace the beauty of December and the opportunities it brings, let's also take a moment to appreciate the bonds we're forming and the experiences we're creating together in our shared home. I hope this newsletter adds a touch of warmth to your December days. Wishing you a fantastic month ahead! Warm regards,
Carolina Arizmendi
Senior Don
carizmendi@studenthousing.com
Residents o
h a v o N & y z z I , a n e e G Fun fact about us: We’re good at guessing people’s names. If you want us to guess your name feel free to come ask us!
OF THE MONTH Best CampusOne experience? ⁃ Getting creative with the legos in the Lego room. If you see the 4 story house in the lego room that was us, let us know if you add on to it!!!! How Did You All Meet? ⁃ All of them were the same residence last year! Geena and Izzy were roommates and Novah lived on the same floor in a different room, but ended up basically living in Geena and Izzy’s room for the year.
Best CampusOne food? - FRIED RICE FRFR (catch us at the pan station all day every day)
Project Gigglewater 1369 Dundas St W Nov 22 - Dec 22, Thurs-Sat
Tinseltown: The Christmas Speakeasy Novotel Toronto Center, 45 The Esplanade Nov 29 - Dec 24
Miracle Toronto Third Place at 875 Bloor St, W Nov 17 - Dec 30
Mistletoe’s & Margarita's 121 Ossington Ave Nove 22 - Dec 22, Thurs - Sat
The Thirsty Elf MM Level - Fairmont Royal York - 100 Front St. W Nov 22 - Dec 22, Thurs - Sat
Holiday events
in the city! Places to skate:
The Bentway (Fort York Blvd) Nathan Phillips square (100 Queen West) Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail (420 Yonge st)
Live performance: The Nutcracker Ballet (Four seasons centre) The Messiah (Toronto Symphony Orchestra The Illusionists - Magic of the holidays
Holiday Markets: Distillery winter market One of a kind winter show Evergreen Brickworks Winter Market
Events Highpark zoo Snowflake walk Winterfest at Canadas wonderland Cavalcade of lights Christmas at the castle (Casa Loma)
BOXING
DAY
It is seen as the biggest shopping day of the year.
It is a popular day to go shopping because Many retail stores go on sale.
It originated in the UK as a day to give gifts to the poor. Now it is seen as an extension to Christmas as people go out and shop.
TOP BOXING DAY STORES LU
LUL
EMON
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - A magical tale of dueling illusionists, set within the enchanting confines of a mysterious and otherworldly circus that appears only at night.
The Alchemist by Paulo The Martian by AndyCoelho Weir
- A philosophical and inspirational following a - A gripping sci-fi adventure journey where an astronaut, shepherd namedon Santiago as he seeks his personal stranded Mars, must use his ingenuity and legendresourcefulness and learns profound truths about all lifeodds. and to survive against destiny.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - A classic exploration of the American Dream, love, and excess in the Roaring Twenties, told through the eyes of the enigmatic Jay Gatsby.
DECEMBER
events
FINANCIAL LITERACY
CURRICULUM TIPS
CLOTHING SWAP
PLANK CHALLENGE
GINGERBREAD DECORATION
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