May 2022
Walk at Lemoine Point
Join us in celebrating International Day of Families by joining with the An Clachan Community Family in a walk at Lemoine Point. Transportation by taxi is available to anyone who gives an RSVP or you can choose to meet us at the park (Coverdale Rd. side near No Frills). Please RSVP to amy.okesola@queensu.ca by May 11th to reserve transportation. We will meet at the front of building 5 (where you load your laundry card) at 9:45am prompt and will arrive at…
Find out more »June 2022
Bicycle Excursion to Springer Market Square – Indigenous Peoples Day Festival
In preparation for Indigenous Peoples Day, join us for a bicycle excursion to the Katarokwi Indigenous Art and Food Market in Springer Market Square! Meet outside building 5 at 10:30am or at Confederation Park at 11am (if you don't have a bike). We will enjoy the dance and music performances and check out the vendors. This is a great opportunity to appreciate and support some of the indigenous talent and learn more about their culture. For further details or to…
Find out more »Sunset Walk
Join us for a walk at sunset this month! It's a great opportunity to meet other An Clachan Residents, take in some fresh air and watch the sun setting. Meet us at 8:00pm outside of building 5 (where you fill your laundry card). All are welcome including children and pets. For any questions about the event email amy.okesola@queensu.ca
Find out more »July 2022
An Clachan Community Hike
This month we will be taking a hike at Rock Dunder. Transportation and entrance fee will be provided. Space is limited so register early. Click here to register. Please note that you must be an An Clachan resident to register. Free entrance fee is limited to those on the bus only. Please bring your own lunch, water, sunscreen, hat/sunglasses. Please wear proper footwear and clothing. Note that children over 8 may attend if they are experienced hikers. You will receive…
Find out more »Sunset Walk
Join us for a walk at sunset this month! It’s a great opportunity to meet other An Clachan Residents, take in some fresh air and watch the sun setting. Meet us at 8:00pm outside of building 5 (where you fill your laundry card). All are welcome including children and pets. For any questions about the event email amy.okesola@queensu.ca. Note that if it's raining, the event will be cancelled.
Find out more »August 2022
Sunset Walk
Join us for a walk at sunset this month! It’s a great opportunity to meet other An Clachan Residents, take in some fresh air and watch the sun setting. Meet us at 7:30pm outside of building 5 (where you fill your laundry card). All are welcome including children and pets. For any questions about the event email amy.okesola@queensu.ca. Note that if it's raining, the event will be cancelled.
Find out more »September 2022
Community Resources of Kingston Tour
So you've arrived at An Clachan. Now what? Need to look for work? Questions about settling in Canada? Looking for opportunities for recreation and nearby shopping? New this year! We are having a Resources of Kingston Tour. Click here to book your spot and join us on Tuesday September 13th starting promptly at 8:45am. We will start at An Clachan in the central quad between the basketball net and community gardens. The tour will take approximately 4 hours and will…
Find out more »October 2022
Foley Mountain Hike
Come enjoy the Fall colours and spend time with An Clachan friends as we hike at Foley Mountain in Westport! Pre-Registration and signing a special activity waiver are required. Click link to register. https://forms.gle/S3oMZH6HpPKKV1K76 Arrive in front of building 5 at 8:45am for a 9am departure. We will return around 2pm. Ages 8+ are welcome to join but children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your lunch and water, wear proper clothing and footwear, and prepare to have a…
Find out more »Women’s Night at BRC
Join us for An Clachan Women's Night at the Ban Righ Centre on Bader Lane on campus. Join a conversation about gratitude as we enjoy a selection of apple desserts. There will be an alternative children's activity if childcare is an issue. Transportation to and from An Clachan is also available when you register with amy.okesola@queensu.ca. Attendees will also go home with a takeaway treat to make at home. We look forward to this beautiful collaborative event with the Ban…
Find out more »November 2022
Full Moon Walk
Looking for some company for an evening walk. Join us on Tuesday November 8th for a walk to Lake Ontario and back. Hopefully we will also enjoy some views of the full moon. Meet outside building 5 of An Clachan and we will enjoy a walk together! For more information contact amy.okesola@queensu.ca.
Find out more »Bowling at Splitsville Bowling Alley
Whether you've tried bowling before or not, we hope you will join us for a Bowling Night at Splitsville, a short walk from An Clachan at 10 Bath Rd. Kingston. We will meet there a few minutes early to ensure we can enjoy the full play time (7-9pm). Space is limited and so registration is required. Click here to register. You must be an An Clachan resident to participate in this event. For further details, contact amy.okesola@queensu.ca
Find out more »Movie Matinee at The Screening Room
Meet us at the Screening Room (120 Princess Street) for some fun for the whole family. We will watch the Disney movie Encanto on the big screen. Set in Colombia, Encanto is an upbeat cartoon about the uniqueness of each individual and the power of family and community. There is limited seating for this event and so pre-registration is required. Given the limited seating, priority will be given to An Clachan residents. Friends from outside An Clachan may be included…
Find out more »December 2022
Christmas Decoration Photo Scavenger Hunt Walk
One of the beautiful things about this time of year is all the lights and decorations that people put outside of their homes. Meet us near the basketball net in the central quad and then join us for a walk around the neighbourhood to capture photos of different holiday themed items then return to the study room of building 17 to share photos and enjoy hot chocolate. For further information, email amy.okesola@queensu.ca
Find out more »January 2023
Winter Nature Walk @ Lemoine Point
Don't get stuck inside all winter! Join us for a Nature Walk at Lemoine Point. We will enjoy the sights and smells of the season, take some time to feed the birds and spend time with neighbours and friends. Transportation is available upon request prior to January 11th. We will meet outside of building 5 to travel by taxi (note that taxis do not come equipped with child/baby car seats). A special activity waiver will need to be signed in…
Find out more »March 2023
An Clachan Trip to Maple Madness
Want to learn how maple syrup is made and taste it's deliciousness? Join us for this bus trip to Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area as we participate in this truly Canadian outdoor experience. There will be wagon rides, face painting, learning about the process of extracting sap from maple trees and turning into syrup. Pancakes will be available for purchase at $2.50 each and drinks for $2.00 each. Transportation and entrance fees will be covered. We will leave An Clachan…
Find out more »May 2023
Mindfulness Walk in the Woods
Guided by passages from “Wild Calm: Finding Mindfulness in Forest Bathing” by Joan Vorderbruggen, and the poetry of Mary Oliver, Interfaith Chaplain Erin will lead us through times of movement, stillness, contemplation, and reflection as we ground ourselves in nature. This is a great opportunity for intention and connection. Meet before 7pm outside building 5 (blue building near garbage bins). We will leave promptly at 7pm and walk to Woodlands Park (15 minutes away). Bring a notebook and pen if…
Find out more »June 2023
An Clachan at Breakwater 100th parkrun
Looking to get active with the An Clachan and Kingston Communities? Join us for the 100th parkrun @ Breakwater Park. Parkrun is a weekly 5km run, walk or jog that is open to all ages. Registration is required and you will need to bring the barcode to have your time counted. Use this link to register that you are attending and or need transportation: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSf.../viewform... ***There is a link in our registration form to sign up for parkrun officially. You…
Find out more »July 2023
Walk Talk at Lemoine Point
Join us for a guided walk at Lemoine Point. Our hosts from the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (Queen's) will help us in our journey to connect to the land as well as to expand our understanding of Indigenous Ways of knowing and being. Transportation will be provided to Lemoine Point leaving from building 5 at 6:30pm or you can meet us there at 7pm. To register, request more information or reserve your transporation, please email amy.okesola@queensu.ca
Find out more »October 2023
Grad Pep Talk in the Woods
Whether you have just started Grad School or have been going at it for a while, this event is for you! Join Colette Steer from School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (SGSPA) in walk to Woodlands Park, a short walk from An Clachan, where she will assist us in getting re-centered in your graduate studies. Feel free to bring questions or concerns or success stories. We will glean support one from another. Meet at 5:25pm outside of Building 5…
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