Getting Ready for Canada

For those of you about to come to Canada for the first time, there is a great website called J.J.'s Complete Guide to Canada with some simple info about Canadian culture, history, food, and day to day life.  To get you started, here is some information about basic every day manners in Canada, like greeting and talking to people, how Canadians view being on time vs. being late, and simple things like that.  Good to know!

Graduation!

Red River Ex

For those who haven't gone to the Red River Ex yet, there is another week to go.   From Monday June 17th until Friday, June 21st, admission is only $5 if you get there before 5:00 p.m.

On Thursday, June 20th, admission is free from noon to 3:00 p.m.

For more info, see the Red River Ex website

Also, last week we went to the Bombers game:

Year End BBQ!

It is hard to believe that another year has come to an end already.  What a great group of students we have had this year.  Last night was our annual BBQ to say goodbye for another year.  Thanks to everyone for coming and good luck with exams!

Lawn Bowling

Last week a few students tried out lawn bowling. 

It was kind of a cross between bowling and curling, and it was fun.  Thanks to Hal for inviting us out, and to Anna for the pictures. 

Doors Open Winnipeg this weekend

This Saturday and Sunday, May 25th and 26th, will be the annual Doors Open Winnipeg, a free event where you can visit 80 historic buildings and sites in Winnipeg, including the Fort Garry Hotel, the Vaughn Street Jail, St. Mary's Cathedral, and the Royal Canadian Mint.  Some buildings have tours, and in some you can explore the building yourself.  There is a complete list of the buildings and hours they are open available here.  BUT also remember that we are going to visit the Winnipeg Art Gallery on Saturday, May 25th at 1:00 to see the 100 Masters Exhibit.

Baking!

Yesterday we held our first ever baking workshop for students who wanted to try their hand at baking some cinnamon buns.  It was a new experience for almost everyone, but everyone was mixing and kneading dough like experts and ended up with awesome cinnamon buns.