February 2020
Online Book Club
Do you love reading or would you like to try to get into it? Would you like the opportunity to connect with others who are reading the same book for discussion? Come join our Book Club Meetings via Zoom. We currently are reading I am Malala Malala Yousafzai. To stay up to date on our most current information about the Book Club and for links to our weekly Zoom sessions, please check out our event page on the An Clachan…
Find out more »English Converstaion Circle (via Zoom)
Join us to learn new English vocabulary, and meet new friends! The English Conversation Circle is a safe supportive space to practice for your IELTS test. Please note that due to the situation with COVID-19 our sessions are now running via Zoom. For the most up to date information about the weekly conversation topic, to receive access to the weekly Zoom link, please follow our event page on the An Clachan Community Facebook Page. If you do not have Facebook…
Find out more »March 2020
Virtual Kids’ Time via Zoom
Looking for activities to do with your child(ren) that you can do from home? Join our Kids' Time Zoom Chats! The weather is becoming more favorable and we have noticed that families like to get outdoors together in the evenings. As such we are moving this event to a 4pm start time. We will continue to meet on a weekly basis and have a different activity each week including crafts, games, book readings, presentations etc. All are welcome to attend.…
Find out more »July 2020
Crafternoon – Pop-up Cards
Come join us for a 1-hour session and learn some basics of making pop-up cards. You will need to bring: paper, scissors, a writing utensil, a ruler may also come in handy. For decorating them after you can use markers, glue and any other supplies you have on hand. We will just be learning the basics. This event is open to all ages and a link will be posted on the event page leading up to the event.
Find out more »September 2020
Virtual Kid’s Time
Join us on Zoom every Monday 5pm-6:30pm for crafts & activities Looking for activities to do with your child(ren) that you can do from home? Join our Kids’ Time Zoom Chats! As we get ready to shift into the fall, we're going to move Kid's time to 5pm-6:30pm base on the poll results collected from our Facebook group. We will continue to meet on a weekly basis and have a different activity each week including crafts, games, book readings,…
Find out more »April 2021
September 2021
An Clachan Welcome
Welcome Home An Clachan Residents! Join us for a virtual Meet and Greet session to connect with campus and community partners along with other An Clachan residents. You will hear about some of the services offered here in Kingston and at Queen's specifically that may be relevant to you and or your family. To access the link to join this session, click here.
Find out more »October 2021
Harvest Baking – Virtual Event
Join us virtually to bake some delicious apple scones. We'll be eating them and chatting as well, so be prepared to have a good time! Have your ingredients and tools ready before our meeting. See below for details. Click HERE to join the event. INGREDIENTS: -¼ cup (2oz/50g) cold butter, plus 1 tablespoon. -1 large apple of your choice, peeled and diced. -½ teaspoon of cinnamon. -2 cups (8oz/250g) self-raising flour* See note -¼ teaspoon salt. -⅛ cup (1oz/25g) sugar.…
Find out more »January 2022
Kids’ Time – Happy Birthday!
That's right, we've been running Kids' Time for 4 years now and we want to celebrate with a Birthday Party. The party will be held virtually on Zoom with some fun activities. Make sure to RVSP to amy.okesola@queensu.ca to get your celebration kit! We look forward to seeing all the kids there!
Find out more »Housing Talks
Whether you're looking for a new place to live now or in the future after graduation, this workshop is for you. Run by Queen's Off-Campus Living Advisor, Adam King, we will discuss the following topics: Moving-in/out, Rights as a tenant, Housing Fraud, COVID-19 & Your lease, City Services. A great opportunity to learn and be prepared for your off-campus housing experience when the time arrives. Come with questions and get some answers. The event will be held virtually via Zoom…
Find out more »Creativity Connects – Discussion on Mental Health & Creative Activity
Come join a facilitated discussion on how to respond effectively to someone who confides in you that they are having mental health concerns and how to reach out for help when you're the one who needs it. Following the presentation we will have a creative activity. The event will be held virtually via Zoom and the link can be found on the An Clachan Facebook Group in the events section or upon request by email to amy.okesola@queensu.ca. If you are…
Find out more »Kids’ Time – Optical Illusions
Kids' Time is an opportunity for children and adults to connect with their inner child! As you know we are meeting virtually now. Come check out some interesting optical illusions you and your little one(s) are bound to enjoy. The link can be found on the An Clachan Facebook Page in the event section or upon request by email to amy.okesola@queensu.ca. Hope to see you there!
Find out more »Trivia Night
Calling all Trivia Lovers! Join us for an evening of Trivia along with the Community Assistants! Come show off your knowledge and skills and have fun with your fellow An Clachan residents! Note that this is an adults only event. The event will be held virtually via Zoom and the link can be found on the An Clachan Facebook Group in the events section or upon request by email to amy.okesola@queensu.ca.
Find out more »February 2022
P.A. Day Event – Lunar New Year
February 2nd is a P.A. Day for our school aged children and so why not take an opportunity to connect with some of your friends here at An Clachan? Join us at 10am for a virtual story time related to the Lunar New Year followed by a self-directed outdoor activity. Get outside with your child(ren) and solve 12 riddles hanging from coloured lanterns (marked with the 12 Zodiac animal symbols) in the trees around the playground. Once you have attempted…
Find out more »An Clachan Talks – Social Dilemma
Ever thought about the impacts of social media on your life? In this program we will watch segments of the documentary The Social Dilemma and will discuss as a group. This is a great opportunity to connect with other An Clachan residents, share opinion, practice English, and learn from each other. This event will be held on Zoom. The link will be posted on the An Clachan Facebook Event Page or can be obtained by email upon request to amy.okesola@queensu.ca
Find out more »Kids’ Time – World Travel
Here's a great opportunity for you and your family to travel the world through our virtual Kids' Time sessions in February. We will hear about various festivals/traditions from different parts of the world. Participants will get a passport along with some supplies to be used during or after the session. We look forward to learning more about the beautiful world we live in. The programs will be run via Zoom and the link will be posted on the An Clachan…
Find out more »Game Night – Gartic Phone
Take a night out for you! Join with other An Clachan residents for a time of laughter and creativity. Gartic Phone is the name of the game. Transform a funny sentence into a drawing and then watch if others can guess what the sentence was. The session will be held via Zoom and the link will be posted on the An Clachan Facebook Page or is available by email upon request to amy.okesola@queensu.ca.
Find out more »Stories of Resilience – A Tribute to Black History Month
Black History Month is a month set aside to honour the many individuals who have shown heroism in the area of social justice specifically as it relates to the anti-black racism. While we may often think of heroes/heroines such as Harriet Tubman, an American abolitionist or perhaps of Kwame Nkrumah for his revolutionary efforts in decolonizing Ghana. But Black History is also about honouring our local Black Community members and their contributions in history. In this session you will hear…
Find out more »March 2022
Re-imagining “Her”Story: International Women’s Day
Imagine with me: A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Join us on International Women's Day. The theme for this year is Re-imagining "Her"Story. We will share ideas and enjoy the time together. Your name will be entered into a draw for a door prize for attending. Details will be given about the door prize closer to the date. The zoom link will…
Find out more »Movie Night
Join us for a virtual movie night. Check out the An Clachan Facebook Page to cast your vote on which movie we will watch and then join us virtually from home to watch it together. The Zoom link will be posted on the An Clachan Facebook Group or is available upon request by email to amy.okesola@queensu.ca.
Find out more »Kids’ Time – Memory Games
How good is your memory? Join us for a session to put your memory to the test. We will have a variety of games that we will play together virtually. The programs will be run via Zoom and the link will be posted on the An Clachan Facebook Group or can be obtained by email upon request to amy.okesola@queensu.ca See less
Find out more »Games Night – Hit or Miss
Join us virtually for a game of Hit or Miss, the game where great minds do think alike. The category is selected (eg. Things in an airport). Within the time limit, you will write down as many things as you can think of including things you think others will have and things you think no one will have in their list. When the time is up each player selects an item either a hit or a miss and points are…
Find out more »April 2022
Craft Night (Adults only)
Join us virtually for an adults only craft session. We will be making dragon eggs! This is a unique spin on Easter egg decoration and also just a neat thing to make and have in your home or to give as a gift. All the supplies will be provided prior to the event. RSVP is required to ensure you get the supplies or you can join to watch and visit with other attendees. This is a great way to connect…
Find out more »You Have Rights
Join us virtually for a brief introduction to the Queen's Human Rights and Equity Office (HREO) and some of the supports they can provide related to harassment, discrimination, accessibility and sexual violence. Did you know that the HREO can provide some services to family members of students too? Come with any questions about your rights as a human. All are welcome to attend. The link will be posted on the An Clachan Facebook Page or upon request by email to…
Find out more »Virtual Iftar Dinner & Chat
Ramadan is a special month of fasting for our Muslim friends at An Clachan. Please join us for a virtual Iftar Dinner (breaking the fast after sundown) and discussion related to Food Security given by Susan Belyea from the Ban Righ Centre. Prepare you dinner in advance and join us to share the time together. The link for this event will be posted on the An Clachan Facebook Group or upon request by email to Amy Okesola
Find out more »Book Club (all ages)
Join us for a discussion about the book: I've Been Meaning to Tell You by Canadian author David Chariandy. The book is a personal letter from the author to his 13-year old daughter. The discussion is geared towards the youth of An Clachan but all are welcome to come and join the conversation in support of our youth. In sharing with his daughter his own story of "race," he hopes to help cultivate within her, as a child of black,…
Find out more »May 2022
Book Club – Adults only
Looking to connect with other An Clachan residents? Join us this month as we read Coelho's The Alchemist and meet virtually to discuss it. An Andalusian shepherd, Santiago, experiences visions about treasures hidden at the base of the Egyptian pyramids. On his journey there he crosses paths with a 200-year old man called the Alchemist, who uncovers unexpected lessons about the powers within. Books are available from the Kingston Public Library. For further information contact amy.okesola@queensu.ca
Find out more »Women’s Night – Work/Life Balance
This month for Women's Night we will have guest speakers from Queen's University, Student Wellness Services who will talk to us about time management, stress management, creating a work-life balance and self-care. This will be a virtual session for all female identifying residents of An Clachan. We encourage you to take some time out for yourself and join this special virtual event. The Zoom link will be posted on the An Clachan Facebook Group or is available upon request to amy.okesola@queensu.ca
Find out more »Book Club – Adults only
Looking to connect with other An Clachan residents? Join us this month as we read Coelho's The Alchemist and meet virtually to discuss it. An Andalusian shepherd, Santiago, experiences visions about treasures hidden at the base of the Egyptian pyramids. On his journey there he crosses paths with a 200-year old man called the Alchemist, who uncovers unexpected lessons about the powers within. Books are available from the Kingston Public Library. For further information contact amy.okesola@queensu.ca
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