Lunar New Year Lion Dance – Looking for Participants!

As part of U of T’s Lunar New Year celebrations, University Family Housing is excited to be hosting a traditional Lion Dance performance to celebrate the Year of the Snake! The Lion Dance is a cherished tradition in many Asian cultures and is a symbol of good fortune and celebration.

The performance will be travelling across the St. George campus and making its final stop here at UFH on Friday, January 24th at 4:00pm on the outdoor podium deck at 35 Charles Street West. Please dress warmly as this is an outdoor event!

All residents are welcome and encouraged to attend. We’ll be serving up fresh popcorn and raffling off some U of T swag items! We also have a special opportunity to participate in the event!

We’re looking for four children (13 years old or younger) who would like to be involved by waking-up the lion (dotting ceremony) and feeding the lion with lettuce (money/fortune ceremony).* The performance will last for approximately 5-10 minutes. Please fill out this form if your child is interested in participating.

*Please note that due to the limited number of participant spots available, the selection will be done on a first to respond basis. Additionally, this event will be photographed and filmed and so photography consent will be required to participate. If your child has secured a participation spot you will be contacted directly by a UFH staff member.

Upcoming Drop-In Centre Programs

We’re excited to announce three more programs for children under 5 years old at the Drop-In Centre!

• Baby Sign Language (Parent & Child, 0-18months)
• Valentine’s Day Art (Parent & Child, ages 0-5)
• Pink Photo Booth (Parent & Child, 0-5 years)

Learn more and register on our website! We hope to see you there!

English Conversation Circle

Several dates (see website for details) | 5:00 – 6:30 PM | 35 Charles Recreation Room

Participate in our English Conversation Circle, a series of workshops to boost your english skills fore real-life situations. Build confidence in conversations, learn practical English for travel, and expand vocabulary for daily activities and enhance professional communication abilities. Perfect for improving confidence and language use. Register for English Conversation Circle

Women’s Wellness at UFH

Wednesdays starting January 29 to February 19 | 9:30am – 12:00pm | Activity Room (3rd Floor, 30 Charles St W)

Take time out of your busy schedule just for you! Enjoy a breakfast and a weekly interactive session with on-site childminding provided. The Women’s Wellness series is an opportunity to pause and pay attention to your physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing. Registration is now open! Attendance to all 3 sessions is encouraged.

Organized by the Family Care Office, in collaboration with the Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Centre, University Family Housing, and the Community Safety Office. Register for Women’s Wellness

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