Algonquin College Residence
1385 Woodroffe avenue K2G 1V8 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Free flu kits available! Between 6-9pm tonight, pick up your FREE flu kit from the Front Lobby! Full of useful items such as pocket tissues, hand sanitizer and salt for a salt water gargle, this kit will definitely come in handy for these colder months. Don’t miss out! Shoutout to AC Health Services for always thinking of our residents and providing these great resources!

Add your voice to Project Lighthouse's online memorial for the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women by answering the question, How do... you hope to create a world without gendered violence? Learn more, share a message of support, and get 5 tips for becoming an ally in the fight against gender-based violence: http://algqn.co/hWm950CtHFZ

International Day of People with Disabilities is observed annually on Dec. 3. Not all disabilities are visible, such as mental illness, chronic pain or fatigue,... sight or hearing impairments, diabetes, brain injuries, neurological disorders, learning differences and cognitive dysfunctions, among others. Learn more and find support on our website: algonquincollege.com/studentsupportservices/accessibility #IDPD2020

Have you got your flu shot yet? There are still slots at AC Health Services for students who live in Residence on Nov. 18th and 23rd! Be sure to book your appointment! All you have to do is call 613.727.4723 ext. 7222 . https://www.algonquincollege.com/he/flu-vaccination-clinic/

Remembrance Day is a very special day to honor and celebrate the heroes who have fought and continue to do so for our country. This year marks a milestone in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the end of the second world war. Remembrance Day this year will be celebrated differently, much as all celebrations this year have been. Let us embrace this new normal and continue to find safe ways to celebrate meaningful and important times in our country and community.

Pumpkin spice season isn’t over yet, but the first half of the fall term is! If you’re heading home for reading week next week, don’t forget to do these things before you leave: Take all your garbage out Turn off all alarms Switch off all of the lights ... Turn off all small appliances Turn your thermostat to 19 degrees Close your windows Lock your door Please don’t unplug your refrigerator! Wondering how to travel safely this Fall Break? Check out the link in our bio for our top tips. We hope you have the best and most restful of breaks! Your RSRs can’t wait to welcome you back soon

Steep and Sleep is a bi-weekly initiative brought to you by Health Services and the Spiritual Centre to connect you with visualization exercises, calming teas a...nd sleep tips to keep you getting up on the right side of the bed. Featured Tea: Chamomile Tea: Chamomile preparations are commonly used for many human ailments such as hay fever, inflammation, muscle spasms, menstrual disorders, insomnia, ulcers, wounds, gastrointestinal disorders, rheumatic pain, and hemorrhoids. Essential oils of chamomile are used extensively in cosmetics and aromatherapy. - from Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future. For more tips and resources, visit our website: algonquincollege.com/studentsupportservic/event/steep-sleep

Giveaway Alert! Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! This year we are thankful for YOU and everything you are doing to help #ProtectOurResidenceCommunity during these strange and stressful times. We are so grateful for our amazing Residence Community! To say THANK YOU, we have put together this sweet self-care basket for one lucky winner to help you de-stress when times are tough. Swipe for a preview! To enter, let us know in the comments below how you ha...ve been practicing self-care this Thanksgiving weekend! Competition closes at noon on Wednesday October 14th. Winner will be chosen at random and announced on our IG stories on Wednesday. GOOD LUCK! #ACResidence #ACResidenceGiveaways #Thanksgiving2020

Check out the events that the Mamidosewin Centre is running this month!

Congrats to Joseph & Paige, the first two Algonquin Residence Council members of the year! Joseph and Paige are here to represent the residents of AC Residence, which means that they are here to represent YOU and YOUR interests. If you have any feedback for the residence, any events you would love to see, or any ideas for improvements you would like to see, let Joseph and Paige know! And don’t forget to say hi if you see them around the building Read on to find out why ...they both wanted to be a part of ARC this year Joseph Maxi (ARC President) - I’m aiming to make Reslife the best life! My goal as ARC President is to make your current year at Algonquin College Residence the best, while also being the voice you need if you have any issues. Paige Hruska (House Representative) - This year has been crazy. I simply want to make an experience such as moving away from home for the first time as fun and less stressful as I can, especially during such an unexpected time. #AlgonquinResidenceCouncil #ACResidence

Orange Shirt Day is an event designed to educate and promote awareness in Canada about the Residential School system and the impact it has had on Indigenous communities for over a century - an impact that continues today. AC Residence Life is wearing Orange Shirt beaded pins today, created by local Indigenous Artist: Karen Fleming. We aim to present our allyship in taking action toward reconciliation by promoting awareness alongside our First Nations, Inuit and Métis Learner. #orangeshirtday #truthandreconciliation

Our morning smudge welcomes our very Special Guest Lillian Nadjiwan: Great Grandmother, Aunty and Residential School Survivor. Come and listen to her as she shares some of her experiences for Orange Shirt Day.. 9:30 am

Tuesday YOGA with Meredith Every Tuesday at 6pm on Zoom. Use the link in our bio to register for tonight’s session Meredith’s yoga classes are very accessible, so you’ll be able to join in no matter what your skill level is Hope to see you there!

Fancy learning to cook some healthy recipes on a budget with a top chef with all the ingredients provided by us? Well, look no further! Cook along with Algonquin College Executive Chef Russell Weir and the AC Health Promo Team on Wednesday evening as we make a tasty Mac and Cheese and some Bean & Hummus Lettuce Wraps. DELICIOUS ... All ingredients to join in will be delivered to your suite prior to the event by the Residence Life Team You won't want to miss this one! It's going to be great. Register now https://algonquincollege.zoom.us//tJwqcuugpzwqGNX-YlUPiYDB

Interested in becoming a student leader in Residence? Looking for the opportunity to gain some sweet employability skills? Fancy advocating for change for the students in your community? Consider joining the Algonquin Residence Council for 2020-2021! Applications are still OPEN. Apply on our website today! Apply Here >> https://www.algonquincollege.com//res/arc/arc-application/

It's NOT too late to join us and the Algonquin International Education Centre for some Tater Tot Poutine and Bingo on Zoom tonight! Register before 5pm today and we will deliver poutine to your suite door if you live in Residence. Your choice of regular tater tot poutine or pulled chicken tater tot poutine Register now https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lets-get-friendleh-tickets-1152

Virtual Yoga with Meredith is happening on Zoom at 6pm tonight! Register now >> https://algonquincollege.zoom.us//tJApceGurTkvHtPFMhCkZY2Z