International students in Toronto

Events for 2012

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Upcoming Events

Sat. Jan. 28 – 3 pm to 7 pm, PotluckDinner

It’sa potluck dinner – bring some food to share (no nuts please)

Volleyball,Basketball, Games

Directions

At Willowdale Baptist Church

Go to Yonge and Finch Subway

Walk 1 block south – on eastside

Enter back door – go tobasement

Sat. Feb. 4, 3-5 pm – Badminton and TableTennis – We have racquets, birds, bats and balls. Come to Chinese Presbyterian Church gym, 177 BeverleyStreet, 2 blocks south of College Street. Beverley is the continuation of St. George south ofCollege. Use the side door offBaldwin Street.

WINTER ADVENTURE TRIP – SATURDAY, FEB. 11

Enjoy the adventure of climbing through caves and crevices along theNiagara Escarpment followed by a delicious home cooked meal in the historicvillage of Limehouse.

Discover the “real” Canada. History, hiking, caves, dinner, get out ofToronto.

Leave from Hart House at 12:30 PM return by 9 PM – cost is $15

Contact Max at mrideout@sympatico.ca or

Text 416-768-7915 toregister by Feb. 8.

See website at www.ivcf.ca/ISMuoft

Sponsored byInternational Student Ministries of Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship

Who is Jesus?

Jesushad followers, Luke, Matthew andJohn, who wrote down his story. Come join us as we read through them together.

Youhave a choice of evenings.

MONDAY WITHLUKE

What – through thebiography of Jesus written by his friend LUKE, discover what Jesus is like andwhat he accomplished.

Time – every MONDAYevening

Location– Family Housing, Charles Street near Yonge and Bloor

ContactJamie for the details - jamieivcf@gmail.com

TUESDAY WITHJOHN

What – through thebiography of Jesus written by his friend John, discover what Jesus is like andwhat he accomplished. Free food.

Dates – every Tuesday

Time – 6 pm – dinner;6:45 to 8 pm – discussion

Location– Multi-Faith Center (Koffler House) – 3^rd floor.

TheMulti-Faith Center (Koffler House), 569 Spadina Crescent (east side), north ofCollege Street is at the intersection of Spadina and Bancroft Ave. Bancroftruns between Spadina and Huron. Bancroft is a strange street – it is pedestrianonly so it looks like a big sidewalk. The Multi-Faith Center is in the Koffler House but be careful – this isNOT the Koffler building on College Street.

WEDNESDAY WITHMATTHEW

Bibles studies start again this week at Tony andIris' home near Donlands subway station on Wednesday evenings starting withdinner around 6.15pm. If you are interested in joining the group send an emailto ismchaplain@gmail.com or call or text Tony on 647 521 2076. This year they will look atthe Gospel of Matthew starting after the Christmas story.

416-768-7915

mrideout@sympatico.ca

Christmas Eve and 2012

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Christmas Eve Service

Come enjoy the music and message of Christmas.

Place: WalmerRoad Baptist Church

Time: 7 to 8 PM,Saturday December 24

Directions:

Go to theintersection of Spadina and Bloor

Walk 1 blockwest to Walmer Road

Turn right andwalk 1 block north

The church in onthe North-West corner of Walmer Road and Lowther Ave. (it’s a great big oldbrick building)

Here’s thechurch’s website

http://www.walmer.ca/

Upcoming Events

Friday January 20 – Chinese New Year Dinner Party

Saturday January 28 – Potluck Dinner

Saturday February 11 – Limehouse – Discover the Real Canada!

Who is Jesus?

Our Bible studies are taking a break for Christmas but willrestart in the new year.

What – through the biographyof Jesus written by his friend John, discover what Jesus is like and what heaccomplished. Free food.

Dates – every Tuesdaystarting January 10

Time – 6 pm – dinner; 6:45to 8 pm – discussion

Location – Multi-Faith Center (Koffler House) – 3^rdfloor.

The Multi-Faith Center (Koffler House), 569 Spadina Crescent(east side), north of College Street is at the intersection of Spadina andBancroft Ave. Bancroft runs between Spadina and Huron. Bancroft is a strangestreet – it is pedestrian only so it looks like a big sidewalk. The Multi-Faith Center is in theKoffler House but be careful – this is NOT the Koffler building on CollegeStreet.

Upcoming Events- Badminton Rescheduled

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Rescheduled to Sat. Dec 10 , 3-5 pm – Badminton and TableTennis -

Bring your racket or borrow one of ours. Chinese PresbyterianChurch gym, 177 Beverley Street, 2 blocks south of College Street. Use the side door off BaldwinStreet. Beverley Street is the continuation of St. George Street after it crosses College.

Dec. 23-27 International Christmas in Muskoka - FULL

Unfortunately the camp is now full. If you would like to be on the waiting list you can send in the registration form from the website below.

If you are an international university/college student orscholar studying in Canada, we invite you to join us at InternationalChristmas.

Come and enjoy a family atmosphere and comfortablesurroundings in the beautiful Muskokas with students and scholars from everycontinent. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Cultural Exchange Night,International Dinner, Square Dancing, Winter Olympics, Bible Discussion,Cross-Country Skiing, Skating, Snow Shoeing, Tubing, Broomball, Crafts,Seminars, Singing. Don’t miss thisopportunity for a holiday in the country with fun, friendship and a chance tolearn about Christmas in Canada! Space is limited so register early. See the website to register

http://toronto.ism.ivcf.ca/

Discussion – Who is Jesus?

Would you like to join a groupto learn about Jesus and discuss his impact on our lives? These groups are ideal for people withno previous knowledge about Jesus, the Bible or Christianity. Come join us in a relaxed andnon-threatening environment.

Option 1 – Monday evenings at 7 pm

On Mondays, Jamie and David will be hosting a discussion in their apartment in the Family Housing on Charles Street. Contact Jamie - jamieivcf@gmail.com 416-323-3503

for more information.

Option 2 –Tuesday evenings from 6-8 PM

Jon, Mike, Max and Sara are hosting a DINNER and discussionon the identity of Jesus from the biography written by one of his followerscalled John.

In the Multi-Faith Center (Koffler House) –Meeting room on 3^rdfloor.

The Multi-Faith Center (Koffler House), 569 Spadina Crescent(east side), north of College Street is at the intersection of Spadina andBancroft Ave. Bancroft runs between Spadina and Huron. Bancroft is a strangestreet – it is pedestrian only so it looks like a big sidewalk. The Multi-Faith Center is in theKoffler House but be careful – this is NOT the Koffler building on CollegeStreet.

Option 3 – Fridayevenings at 6 pm

Tony and Iris will be hosting a study in the Bible at theirhome. They live a short walk from Donlands subway station (10 minutes from StGeorge station going east). Starting at 6pm with a meal followed at 7pm with astudy and discussion.

John, a follower of Jesus, wrote a letterand in it he covers many questions such as "who is God?" and"what does it mean to follow Jesus?” No prior knowledge needed just a mindwilling to ask questions. Please either text/sms or email Tony for moreinformation and to say that you will be coming. 647 521 2076 or ismchaplain@gmail.com.

If you have any questions, contact:

Jon Fung jofu416@gmail.com

Mike Gretton mikegretton@hotmail.com

Sara Leggett sleggett@go.mailsvc.com

Max Rideout mrideout@sympatico.ca 416-768-7915

Jamie Ney - jamieivcf@gmail.com 416-323-3503

Tony Lai ismchaplain@gmail.com647-521-2076

IVCF.ca/ISMuoft

Upcoming Events

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UpcomingEvents, International Student Ministries

Sat. Oct., 15, 6-9 pm–Post-ThanksgivingPotluck

Bring some pictures (on amemory stick) especially if you went on the Muskoka trip

Bring some food to share

Location – Multi-FaithCenter, (Koffler House),569 Spadina Crescent (east side), north of College Street atBancroft

Room – Multi-Purpose Room, 2^ndfloor

Please let us know if you’recoming.

Sat. Oct. 22, 3-5 pm – Badminton and TableTennis - Bring your racket or borrow one of ours. Chinese PresbyterianChurch gym, 177 Beverley Street, 2 blocks south of College Street. Use the side door off BaldwinStreet.

Sat. Oct. 29, 10:30 am – Bus Trip to CrawfordLake

Learn about the First Nations (Indian) culture

Visit a reconstructed First Nations village

Hike to a lookout along the famous Bruce Trail

Take the boardwalk around Crawford Lake

Cost $20, reduced rate for children, bringyour lunch

To book your spot contact Max

http://www.snapshotjourneys.com/iroquois-village-ontario.html

Sat. Nov. 12, 3-5 pm – Badminton and TableTennis - Bring your racket or borrow one of ours. Chinese PresbyterianChurch gym, 177 Beverley Street, 2 blocks south of College Street. Use the side door off BaldwinStreet.

Dec. 23-27 International Christmas in Muskoka

If you are an international university/college student orscholar studying in Canada, we invite you to join us at InternationalChristmas.

http://toronto.ism.ivcf.ca/

Discussion and Dinner – Who is Jesus?

Option 1 - every Tuesday from 6-8 PM

We’ll start with a light DINNER and then discuss theidentity of Jesus from the biography written by one of his followers calledJohn.

In the Multi-Faith Center (Koffler House) –Meeting room on 3^rdfloor. The Multi-Faith Center(Koffler House), 569 Spadina Crescent (east side), north of College Street isat the intersection of Spadina and Bancroft Ave. Bancroft runs off HuronStreet. The entrance is onBancroft. Bancroft is a strangestreet – it is a pedestrian only street so it looks like a big sidewalk. The Multi-Faith Center is in theKoffler House but be careful – this is NOT the Koffler building on CollegeStreet.

Option 2 –Every Friday at 6 pm

On Friday evenings Tony and Iris will be hosting a study inthe Bible at their home. They live a short walk from Donlands subway station(10 minutes from St George station going east). Starting at 6pm with a mealfollowed at 7pm with a study and discussion.

If you have any questions, contact:

Jon Fung jofu416@gmail.com

Mike Gretton mikegretton@hotmail.com

Sara Leggett sleggett@go.mailsvc.com

Max Rideout mrideout@sympatico.ca 416-768-7915

Jamie Ney - jamieivcf@gmail.com 416-323-3503

Tony Lai ismchaplain@gmail.com647-521-2076

IVCF.ca/ISMuoft

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat. Sept. 24 – Grand River Rafting – See the Grand River anddiscover some of Ontario’s beautiful countryside as you paddle downstream. Thiswill be a 1 day bus trip - 9 am to 6:30 pm. Cost? $50 per person, ask forchildren’s rate. The Grand River is just one and a half hours from Toronto.We'll learn about the Native Canadians, mining in Canada, see the valley from alookout.

Sat.Oct. 1, 3-5 pm – Badminton and Table Tennis - Bring your racket or borrowone of ours. Chinese Presbyterian Church gym, 177 Beverley Street, 2 blockssouth of College Street. Use side door on Baldwin.

Sat.-Mon. Oct. 8-10 – Thanksgiving Trip to Muskoka(200 km north of Toronto) - Fall colours,2 nights in a comfortable retreat center, canoeing, hiking, biking, campfire,Turkey dinner, Bethune House.

Sat.Oct. 15 – Thanksgiving Reunion Party – share in the experience andmeet new friends.

Tuesdays – Dinner and Discussion of the biography of Jesus writtenby John.

and now, in more detail ……

GRAND RIVER RAFTING TRIP

Saturday September 24, 2011, 9 am to 6 pm

Pre-register: send email to Max Rideout, mrideout@sympatico.ca 416-768-7915

Bus Pickup: in front of Hart House at the University ofToronto

Time: 9 am Saturday September 24

Return: by 6 pm

Cost: $50 payable on the day, ask for children’s rate

Location: the Grand River, about 100 km west of Toronto

The Grand River Rafting trip isa 4 hour paddle down the Grand River Valley between Paris and Brantford. Although close to Toronto you feel likeyou are in the Canadian wilderness. But it is more than just a rafting ride. Our guide will have us

· Drinking from a natural spring

· Learning wilderness skills

· Trying wild edible plants

· Hiking to a lookout

· Visiting an old mine

· Handling ancient native arrowheads

· Identifying wildlife, plants and vegetation

· Working together as a team

· Body surfing - weather permitting J

What to Bring

· Lunch and water bottle (there is a cooler on each raft to storeyour lunch)

· Sweater/jacket, hats, sun-glasses, camera, footwear that can getwet. Strings for thosewho wear glasses!

· Extra pair of shoes/sandals – you get your feet wet getting intoor out of the raft

· If planning to swim in the river bring bathing suit and towel

· Nylon clothes are much better than blue jeans (dries faster)

· We supply waterproof bags for cameras and cell phones in eachboat.

For moreinformation see: http://grandriverrafting.ca/features-cayuga-paddle

THANKSGIVING TRIP TO MUSKOKA

Saturday October 8 to Monday October 10

In the fall the leaves in Ontario turn beautiful colours. This trip will give you a wonderfulchance to enjoy them while on vacation at a retreat centre in Muskoka whereyou’ll canoe, hike and bike surrounded by friends new and old. Experience the peace of CanadianThanksgiving.

INCLUDES

Travel by bus – leave Saturday am, return Monday6 pm
Two Nights accommodation at OPC Retreat Centrein beautiful Muskoka
Meals - including traditional ThanksgivingTurkey Dinner **
Canoeing on peaceful Clearwater Lake
Hiking, Biking, and other outdoor activities
Seeing the fall colours from a tower or lookout
Drive by the Norman Bethune (Bai Qiuen)birthplace

Cost – including bus, accommodation, food, park admission,canoeing, biking, etc.

· Adults - $180
· Children ages 0-4 - $15, 5-10 years old -$60

Bring

· Lunch for Saturday
· Sleeping bag or sheets and blanket
· Pillow
· Warm clothes

To register

Email Tony to ask for the application form ismchaplain@gmail.com
Deadline is September 30

Questions? Contact Tony at 647-521-2076 or at ismchaplain@gmail.com

Discussion and Dinner – Who is Jesus?

· Every Tuesday from 6-8 PM

· We’ll start with a light DINNER and then discussthe identity of Jesus from the biography written by one of his followers calledJohn.

· In the Multi-Faith Center (Koffler House) – 3^rdfloor. The Multi-Faith Center(Koffler House), 569 Spadina Crescent (east side), north of College Street isat the intersection of Spadina and Bancroft Ave. Bancroft runs off HuronStreet. The entrance is onBancroft. Bancroft is a strangestreet – it is a pedestrian only street so it looks like a big sidewalk. The Multi-Faith Center is in theKoffler House but be careful – this is NOT the Koffler building on CollegeStreet.

If you have any questions, contact:

Max Rideout mrideout@sympatico.ca 416-768-7915

Jamie Ney - jamieivcf@gmail.com 416-323-3503

Tony Lai ismchaplain@gmail.com647-521-2076

IVCF.ca/ISMuoft

Sponsored by International StudentMinistries, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship

Upcoming 2011 Fall Events

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Sat. Sept. 10 – Explore Toronto’s lakefront, a short boat ride across to Toronto Island and a day of food and fun. Bring a bike if you have one. See below for details.

Fri. Sept. 16 – Mid-Autumn Festival Potluck Party – Korean Chuseok, Chinese Zhongqiu in a Canadian home. Come and share your country’s harvest festival traditions in food and story.

Sat. Sept. 17 – Visit Webster’s Falls, Tews Falls, Spencer's Gorge and Dundas Point – check out these 2 beautiful waterfalls and grab the chance to walk in the countryside. We'll leave the UofT in the morning by bus. We'll have a picnic in the park (bring your lunch) and then visit the falls and hike to the lookout. We'll be home by 6 or 7 pm. Great chance for some beautiful pictures here.

Sat. Sept. 24 – Grand River Rafting – See the Grand River and discover some of Ontario’s beautiful countryside as you paddle downstream. This will be a 1 day bus trip - 9 am to 6:30 pm. Cost? Not sure but probably about $50 per person. The Grand River is just one and a half hours from Toronto. We'll learn about the Native Canadians, mining in Canada, see the valley from a lookout. See this web page for more details.

Sat. Oct. 1, 3-5 pm – Badminton and Table Tennis - Bring your racket or borrow one of ours. Chinese Presbyterian Church gym, 177 Beverley Street, 2 blocks south of College Street

Sat.-Mon .Oct. 8-10 – International Thanksgiving - a trip to Muskoka and Algonquin Park - Fall colours, 3 nights in an outdoor activity center (sorry no tents!), canoeing, hiking, biking, campfire, Turkey dinner, Bethune House.
Sat. Oct. 15 – Thanksgiving Reunion Party – share in the experience and meet new friends.

And now in more detail

BBQ on Toronto Island – this Saturday

This Saturday Sept 10,we’re having a BBQ and a time of funand exploring on the Toronto Islands.The weather forecast looks good at the moment. It’s a great way to get away fromthe crowds and busyness of the city and relax with friends new and old. We’ll behaving some good food and games including volleyball.

If you have a bike bring it along or skate board or rollerblades – you can also rent a bike there or from Bike chain at the UofT. We will explore the islands after lunch.

Cost is $6.50 for Ferry plus subway fare.

Food will be provided by Tony. Additional food contributions are optional.

But please bring your own drinks.


How can I get there?

Option 1 - meet at 10.45am at the Ferry Docks. Take the subway to
Union station and catch the 509/510 streetcar from inside the Union
Subway Station. Get off at the corner of Bay St. and Queen’s Quay.
Entrance to Ferry Dock is on the south side of Queen’s Quay, just west
of the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel. Tony will be there at the docks
with a group of people biking.

Option 2 - meet at 10.15am in front of The Centre for International
Experience, 33 St George Street. Max will lead a group from the UofT.
We will be meeting to catch the 11.15am ferry to Hanlans point. The
ferry runs every hour. If you miss the 11.15 ferry catch the 12.15am
Ferry to Hanlans Point. and phone us. DO NOT take the Ward's Island or
Centre Island ferry unless you want to walk 5-6 kms to meet us!

Please let Tony know if you’re coming so we can plan thefood.
ismchaplain@gmail.com 647 521 2076

Fri. Sept. 16 – Mid-Autumn FestivalPotluck Party - 6 pm at the home of Max and Mei Rideout

Some researcher said that 50% ofinternational students return home without ever being inside a Canadianhome. Don’t let this happen to youJ!!

We’ll be having a potluck party so bringsomething to share – snacks, dessert, drinks, main course – homemade or from astore. Come and share yourcountry’s harvest festival traditions in food and story.

Here are thedirections to the home of Max and Mei Rideout:

242 Bedford ParkAvenue. Take the Yonge St. subwayto the Lawrence/Yonge station (NOT LAWRENCE WEST STATION!).

EXIT from theNORTH END of the PLATFORM and then go up the stairs on your left. This will put you on Bedford Park. Then walk 3 long blocks WEST to#242. Call 416-768-7915 if you getlost.

Please let Max knowif you can come mrideout@sympatico.ca

WEBSTER’S FALLS TRIP

Saturday September 17, 2011, 10 am to 7 pm

Pre-register: you must pre-register . Send email to MaxRideout, mrideout@sympatico.ca416-768-7915

Bus Pickup: in front of Hart House at the University ofToronto

Time: 10 am Saturday September 17

Return: by 7 pm

Cost: $15 payable on the day

Location: Webster’s Falls - about 60 km west of Toronto

Webster’s Falls, Tews Falls,Spencer's Gorge and Dundas Point – check out these 2 beautiful waterfalls andgrab the chance to walk in the countryside.

This significant natural area containstwo beautiful waterfalls: Webster's and Tews Falls. Webster's is a magnificenttiered waterfall and Tews, which towers at 41 metres, is only a few metresshorter than Niagara Falls. Both offer spectacular vistas of Spencer’s Gorge. Anature trail allows access to the Dundas Peak, which provides stunning views ofDundas and Hamilton.

It will be a great time to spend with friends and to makesome new ones.

What to Bring

· Lunch and water bottle

· Change of footwear if you want to get really close to falls

· Sweater/jacket, hat, umbrella, sun-glasses, camera

For moreinformation see:

http://www.conservationhamilton.ca/area-information/conservation-areas/area-information/spencer-gorge-websters-falls-conservation-area

GRAND RIVER RAFTING TRIP

Saturday September 24, 2011, 9 am to 6 pm

Pre-register: send email to Max Rideout, mrideout@sympatico.ca 416-768-7915

Bus Pickup: in front of Hart House at the University ofToronto

Time: 9 am Saturday September 24

Return: by 6 pm

Cost: $50 payable on the day

Location: the Grand River, about 100 km west of Toronto

The Grand River Rafting trip is a 4 hour paddle down the Grand River Valley between Paris and Brantford. Although close to Toronto you feel like you are in the Canadian wilderness. But it is more than just a rafting ride. Our guide will have us

· Drinking from a natural spring

· Learning wilderness skills

· Trying wild edible plants

· Hiking to a lookout

· Visiting an old mine

· Handling ancient native arrowheads

· Identifying wildlife, plants and vegetation

· Working together as a team

· Body surfing - weather permitting J

For more information see:
http://grandriverrafting.ca/features-cayuga-paddle

What to Bring

· Lunch and water bottle (there is a cooler on each raft to storeyour lunch)

· Sweater/jacket, hats, sun-glasses, camera, footwear that can getwet. Strings for thosewho wear glasses!

· Extra pair of shoes/sandals – you get your feet wet getting intoor out of the raft

· If planning to swim in the river bring bathing suit and towel

· Nylon clothes are much better than blue jeans (dries faster)

· We supply waterproof bags for cameras and cell phones in eachboat.

More activities coming up

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Saturday June 18, Bus Trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls
Cost - $20, plus money for dinner (Wendy’s), Boat ride is optional - $16.50
Bring – lunch, umbrella?
Time – 9:30 am to 8:30 pm, meet at Walmer Church, 188 Lowther Ave near Bloor and Spadina
How? – Register with Max 416-768-7915 mrideout@sympatico.ca

Bible Study and Dinner at Charles Street Family Housing – every Thursday
Everyone is welcome to join Jamie and David for a Bible Study on Jesus. Please contact Jamie if you’re interested - jamieivcf@gmail.com 416-323-3503

Discussion and Dinner – the Beginning – This Tuesday from 6-8 PM
We’ll start with a light DINNER and then read and discuss the Bible's account of the Creation of the World. In the Multi-Faith Center (Koffler House) – 569 Spadina Crescent at Bancroft, north of College - Meeting room on 3rd floor. The Multi-Faith Center (Koffler House), 569 Spadina Crescent (east side), north of College Street is at the intersection of Spadina and Bancroft Ave.. Bancroft runs off Huron Street. The entrance is on Bancroft. Bancroft is a strange street – it is a pedestrian only street so it looks like a big sidewalk. The Multi-Faith Center is in the Koffler House but be careful – this is NOT the Koffler building on College Street. http://internationalstudentsintoronto.blogspot.com/
Jamie Ney - jamieivcf@gmail.com 416-323-3503
Max Rideout mrideout@sympatioc.ca 416-768-7915
Tony Lai ismchaplain@gmail.com 647-521-2076
Affiliated with IFES and IVCF

2011 winter events

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Saturday January 15 from 3 to 6 pm we have Badminton and Table Tennis.

Meet at the Chinese Presbyterian Church, 177 Beverley Street, 2 blocks south of College Street and enter through the gym entrance on Baldwin Street. Beverley Street is the continuation of St. George St. when it goes south of College. Bring your own racquet or use one of ours.

Future Events

Saturday January 29 – International Christmas Camp Reunion

Saturday February 12 – Limehouse Trip – explore the snow caves of Niagara and join a Canadian family for dinner in their country home

Bible Study and Dinner at Charles Street Family Housing

Everyone is welcome to join Jamie and David for a Bible Study on Jesus. Please contact Jamie if you’re interested - jamieivcf@gmail.com 416-323-3503

Discussion and Dinner – The Life of Jesus – Every Tuesday from 6-8 PM

We’ll start with a light DINNER and then discuss the Life of Jesus from the book of Mark in the Bible. In the Multi-Faith Center (Koffler House) – 569 Spadina Crescent at Bancroft, north of College - Meeting room on 3^rd floor

The Multi-Faith Center (Koffler House), 569 Spadina Ave.(east side), north of College Street. It is at the intersection of Spadina and Bancroft Ave. Bancroft runs off Huron Street. The entrance to the Multi-Faith Center is on Bancroft. Bancroft is a strange street - it is a pedestrian only street so it looks sort of like a big sidewalk. The Multi-Faith Center is also called the Koffler House but be careful – this is NOT the same as the Koffler building on College Street.

Upcoming Events

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Thursday December 16 – Christmas Banquet – 5:30 to 8 pm at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 277 Bloor Street East, Great Hall

Christmas in Canada is a great time to meet new people and enjoy some new traditions. Please join us for a traditional Christmas dinner in the beautiful Great Hall of St. Paul’s Church. We’ll have a delicious dinner prepared by St. Paul’s resident cook, Christmas games, Christmas music and singing, a short program for the children and a short talk about the meaning of Christmas. Cost is Adults - $15 for 1 person, $25 for 2 people, Children from 5 to 10 years old - $5, Children 4 and under – free. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Wed. Dec. 8 – from: Max Rideout mrideout@sympatico.ca 416-768-7915 or Jamie Ney jamieivcf@gmail.com 647-231-6699

Directions: One and half blocks east of Yonge Street on the south side of Bloor Street.

In January - Bible Study and Dinner at Charles St. Family Housing

Everyone is welcome to join Jamie and David for a Bible Study on Jesus. Please contact Jamie if you’re interested - jamieivcf@gmail.com 416-323-3503

Dinner and Discussion – Every Tuesday from 6 to 8 pm starting January 11

We’ll start with a light DINNER and then discuss the life of Jesus. In the Multi-Faith Center (Koffler House) – 569 Spadina Crescent at Bancroft, north of College - Meeting room on 3rd floor - for more info contact Max at mrideout@sympatico.ca

Saturday January 15 at 3 pm, Badminton and Table Tennis at Chinese Presbyterian Church, 177 Beverley Street, 2 blocks south of College (enter through gym door on Baldwin St.). We have racquets, bats, paddles, birds and balls.

Saturday January 29 - Party for all International Students - especially those who went to International Christmas. Place and Time to be determined.

December 23 – 27 - International Christmas in Muskoka

You will find more information including brochure and application forms at www.toronto.ism.ivcf.ca

For more information: intchristmas@hotmail.com

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From Lifehacker.com

The Second Half of October

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Saturday October 23 from 3 to 6 pm - Badminton and Table Tennis.

Saturday October 30 from 5:30 - 8 pm - Thanksgiving Trip Reunion Party -

Please join us for a potluck and party. Bring some food to share. Bring your pictures from the Thanksgiving Trip on a memory stick and we’ll replay our memories. Didn’t go on the Thanksgiving Trip? No problem – please come anyway.

Recreation Room at 35 Charles St. 2^nd floor. Call 416-768-7915 or 416-323-3503 to get in.

Every Monday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm - Bible Study at Charles St. Family Housing

A light dinner will be served. Childcare will be provided. Please phone Jamie at 416-323-3503 if you’re interested.

Tuesdays with Mark – Every Tuesday from 6 to 8 pm

We’ll start with a light dinner and then investigate the life of Jesus through the Gospel of Mark. (check below for more details - at the Multi Faith Centre, 2nd floor Multi Purpose Room)

Look Out Thanksgiving and October is here

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Saturday October 9 8.50am - the Muskoka and Algonquin trip starts
We're off for 3 days 2 nights of a Canadian Fall experience. sunshine , the Fall colours, and a Thanksgiving dinner.

Tuesdays with Mark 5.45pm - for light dinner and our study of the story of Jesus in Mark's Gospel continues at 6.50pm. (check below for more details - at the Multi Faith Centre, 2nd floor Multi Purpose Room)

Saturday October 23 3pm - Badminton and table tennis at the Chinese Presbytarian Church just 1 block south of the campus. Come and play. (see map below)

Saturday October 30 5pm - The Reunion Party - a potluck and party time for those who came and those who could not come to Muskoka and Algonquin. (details will be emailed out) Bring some food and we'll have some fun.

Free stuff this weekend September 25-26

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I just read that 6 Toronto’s Historic Sites: Colborne Lodge, Fort York, Mackenzie House, Montgomery’s Inn, Scarborough Museum, and Todmorden Mills have free admission this weekend. (details here)

Also Ontario Science Centre has a Community Day tomorrow Saturday September 25, with free general admission0 (details here).

Tony

WELCOME 2010/11

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Sorry for our absence during the summer but there have been activities running in the background - get on our emailing list.

Now we're back here: Welcome and hope you'll be in touch soon with us. Look out for us ..
Saturday September 11 10:45 am – BBQ on Toronto Island

To launch the new school year we’re having a BBQ on Toronto Island (more info here). Cost is $6.50 for Ferry. We’ll be having some good food, group games, contests, sports like volleyball and soccer. It’s a great place to put your feet in the water. If you have a bike bring it along – you can also rent a bike there on the Island or free from Bike chain at the UofT. (Details here)

Directions-take 509/510 streetcar from Union Station or the Spadina streetcar 510 Union. (or ride your bike down Bay street.) Get off at the corner of Bay St. and Queen’s Quay. Entrance to Ferry Dock is on the south side of Queen’s Quay, just west of the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel. Meet at 10:45am outside the ferry entrance.

There will be some BBQ food will be provided but additional food contributions are welcome, for example corn, bread, snacks and thin sliced BBQ meats. Please bring your own drinks.

If you’re late, take the next ferry at 12:15 to Hanlan's Point do not take the other ferries!.

Please let us know if you’re coming so we can plan the food.

Tuesdays with Mark - Bible Study and Dinner – Every Tuesday from 6 to 8 pm starting Sept. 14

We’ll be meeting for food and discussion each Tuesday from 6 to 8 pm. We’ll start with a light dinner and then investigate the life of Jesus through the Gospel of Mark. The Multi-Faith Center (MFC/Koffler House), in the Multi-Purpose room on the 2nd floor is at 569 Spadina Ave.(east side), north of College Street, close to the Earth Sciences Library. It is at the intersection of Spadina and Bancroft Ave. Bancroft runs off Huron Street.

September 18 from 3 to 6 pm - Badminton and Table Tennis.

Meet at the Chinese Presbyterian Church (CPC), 177 Beverley Street, 2 blocks south of College Street and enter through the gym entrance on Baldwin Street. (See map above) Beverley Street is the continuation of St. George St. when it goes south of College. Bring your own racquet or use one of ours. Important – you must wear non-marking athletic shoes. We don’t want to leave black marks on the gym floor.

Friday September 24, 6pm - Potluck Dinner at Max and Mei Rideout’s

There’s a potluck party for international students at the home of Max and Mei Rideout. This is a good opportunity to meet some other international students and some native Canadians too. We will celebrate Chinese Midautumn Festival. (email or phone for directions)

A potluck is a party to which each guest brings some food to be shared. It is called “pot” because food is often brought in pots. It is called “luck” because if you are unlucky, everyone will bring the same thing and the meal will be very boring. But if you are very lucky everyone will bring something delicious and you will have a great meal! You could bring chips, drinks, desert, some fruit, appetizer or a main course.
Saturday September 25 11 am – Bike or Blade up the Don River

You need a bike or inline skates/roller blades .Contact Tony for details

Saturday October 2, 11 am – Tennis at Ramsden Park

Racquets provided. No charge for court use. Ramsden Park is across the street from Rosedale Subway station It is about 6 blocks north of Bloor Street on the west side of Yonge Street.

Saturday October 9 to Monday October 11 – International Thanksgiving

This will be a great chance to get out of the city and see the Fall Leaves of Muskoka and Algonquin Park.

We’ll leave Toronto at 9 am on Saturday morning. Our first stop will be the Norman Bethune House in Gravenhurst. We’ll have lunch there and tour the home of this famous Canadian. Then we’ll go on to Ontario Pioneer Camp for 2 pm. We’ll spend 2 nights there experiencing a traditional Canadian thanksgiving: · Enjoying the fall colours doing the Canadian thing of canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, campfire, and a traditional Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner with turkey.

On Monday we’ll leave for Algonquin to see more of the Fall Colours, hike to a scenic lookout and return to Toronto by 7 pm.

The cost is $165, which includes transportation, entrance to Algonquin Park and Norman Bethune house, 2 nights accommodation and all meals except Sat. lunch.

Please register with Tony or Max. The registration form is available here.

Hike/Picnic in Edwards Gardens

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Saturday June 19, 11 am to 2 or 3 pm Beach Volleyball

Come and get a little exercise and have some fun. Volleyball, Frisbee, Enjoy the Beach. Andresa will give us a quick lesson in the art of beach volleyball

To get there, take the Bloor/Danforth subway to Woodbine station and then take the 92 Woodbine South bus. The last stop is the beach. Look for Andresa. Bring some food to share and we’ll eat together.

Will have to cancel if it is raining. Call Andresa at 416-827-6192 if unsure or if lost.

Saturday June 26 – Trip to Webster’s Falls

Would you like to join us on Saturday June 26 for a picnic and hike at Webster’s and Tews Falls near Hamilton? We’ll also see Spencer’s Gorge and a scenic lookout of the Hamilton area. It will be a great time to spend with friends and to make some new ones. Meet at Walmer at 11 am. We plan to return to Toronto by 6 or 7 pm. Bring your lunch. The cost is $7 and must be paid in advance to Max or Fee. This covers the entrance cost and the cost of gas for our drivers. Since we are limited by the number of drivers/cars, please book early to avoid disappointment.

Other Activities

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Saturday May 15 Badminton and Table Tennis, from 3-6 pm, at Chinese Presbyterian Church, Meet at the Chinese Presbyterian Church, 177 Beverley Street, 2 blocks south of College Street and enter through the gym entrance on Baldwin Street.Beverley Street is the continuation of St. George St. when it goes south of College. Bring your own racquet or use one of ours.

Overview of the Bible

The Bible is a big book – over 1000 pages - very hard to read over a weekend! But it’s a very important book – some say that western civilization is based on it. So we’re offering an eight week discussion group to get to know it’s key messages. We will look at what it says about Who is God? Why did he create the world? What went wrong? Is there hope?

You can either come on Tuesday evenings, starting May 11 from 5 to 7 pm, 3^rd floor meeting room of the Multi-Faith Center – dinner will be provided. OR Friday afternoons, starting from May 14, from 12 to 1:15 pm, the Multi-Faith Center – there is a microwave and kettle available – you can heat up your lunch or make some noodles.

Badminton

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Here's some dates coming up.

Saturday February 20 and March 27 3 pm - Badminton and Table Tennis.

Meet at the Chinese Presbyterian Church, 177 Beverley Street, 2 blocks south of College Street and enter through the gym entrance on Baldwin Street.Beverley Street is the continuation of St. George St. when it goes south of College. Bring your own racquet or use one of ours.

Important – you must wear non-marking athletic shoes.We don’t want to leave black marks on the gym floor.

Friday March 5, 6pm - Potluck Dinner at Max and Mei Rideout’s

There’s a potluck party for international students at the home of Max and Mei Rideout. This is a good opportunity to meet some other international students and some native Canadians too.This month Fanjie (Gary) will share his pictures from Lake Qinghai.

Tuesdays with John

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Tuesdays starting January 12 from 5 to 7 pm

Join us to investigate the story of Jesus Christ in the second half of the Gospel of John, in the Bible. We’ll be meeting for food and discussion each Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm. We’ll start with a light hot dinner and then we work together examining John's writings about the life of Jesus. As usual we will be at the Multi-Faith Center, the Meeting Room on the 3^rd floor. Get in touch if you are interested.

Happy New Year

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Not only Happy New Year but happy new decade. We've completed the first decade in the twenty first century. What have we planned? Well to try and keep this site more up-to-date. Last year a lot of activities didn't make it onto this web page so this year contact us because we have an email list as well.

Saturday January 16, 3 pm - Badminton and Table Tennis.

Important – you must wear non-marking athletic shoes. We don’t want to leave black marks on the gym floor.

Saturday January 23, 6pm, - Potluck Dinner at Max and Mei Rideout’s

There’s a potluck party for international students at the home of Max and Mei Rideout. This is a good opportunity to meet some other international students and some native Canadians too.

A potluck is a party to which each guest brings some food to be shared. It is called “pot” because food is often brought in pots. It is called “luck” because if you are unlucky, everyone will bring the same thing and the meal will be very boring. But if you are very lucky everyone will bring something delicious and you will have a great meal! You could bring chips, drinks (non-alcoholic), desert, some fruit, appetizer or a main course.

Saturday January 30, 3pm, - Escape from Winter Party combined with International Christmas Reunion At Willowdale Baptist Church

This is now the middle of winter and everyone is starting to get tired of the cold. It’s time to get together with old friends or meet some new ones and just have fun together. We’ll meet for games, activities, sports(?) and a potluck dinner (so please bring some food). This is a combined event. Everyone who went to the International Christmas Camp is invited and they will be sharing their experiences. This will bring international students from different corners of the city and province.

Location - Willowdale Baptist Church, 15 Olive Avenue, 1 block south of the Finch subway, on the east side of Yonge. Use the door facing the parking lot.

Saturday February 6, - Hike at Terracotta Conservation Area

http://www.creditvalleycons.com/recandleisure/terracotta.htm

We’re still in the middle of winter. It’s really important to get out of the city. To liberate the mind from books, libraries, labs and experiments and just enjoy the peace of the created world. We’ll be traveling by car, way past the airport to the north and west – about a one hour drive. Terracotta is on the Niagara Escarpment (not Niagara Falls). We’ll go for a hike together through the woods and then return to the city for a meal together. There will be a fee charged for transportation and food and you’ll have to reserve a spot. More details to follow.

Watch this space for Lunar New Year Festival and Valentine's Day or join our email list

WELCOME 2009/2010

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Sorry for our absence during the summer but there have been activities including tennis etc.

Now we're back here: Welcome and hope you'll be in touch soon with us. Look out for us ..

Saturday September 5 – BBQ on the Toronto Islands

On Saturday we’re having a BBQ on the Toronto Islands. The weather forecast looks great – 21 degrees and partly sunny. It’s a great way to get away from the crowds and busyness of the city and relax with friends new and old. We’ll be having some good food, group games, ontests, sports like volleyball and soccer. It’s a great place to put your feet in the water. If you have a bike bring it along – you can also rent a bike there.

Directions-take 509/510 streetcar from Union Station. Get off at the corner of Bay St. and Queen’s Quay. Entrance to Ferry Dock is on the south side of Queen’s Quay, just west of the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel.

Cost is $6.50 for Ferry.

Food will be provided by our professional chef Andrew and his sous-chef, Tony. Additional food contributions are optional. But please bring your own drinks.

Meet at 10:00 outside the ferry entrance. At 10:15 we’ll go through the entrance. The ferry leaves at 10:45 to Hanlan’s Point – do not take the other ferries! If you’re late, take the next ferry at 11:15 or 11:45. Find us in one of the picnic areas on Hanlons Point.

Please let us know if you’re coming so we can plan the food.

Hope to see you there!

Max and Tony
http://www.toronto.ca/parks/island/

Other Upcoming Events

Friday September 11, 6pm, Potluck Dinner at Max and Mei Rideout’s - contact us for further information

Saturday September 19, 3 pm, Badminton at Chinese Presbyterian Church
Badminton in the gym at the Chinese Presbytarian Church on Saturdays from 3 to 5pm. Bring your racket or borrow one of ours. Meet at the Chinese Presbyterian Church, 177 Beverley Street, 2 blocks south of College Street enter through the gym entrance on Baldwin Street.

Monday October 12 (this is a school holiday), Thanksgiving Dinner a whole day event, preparing our meal together and decorating and celebrating this Canadian seasonal event.

March and Spring

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It's nearly the end of the academic year and a lot of things are coming due. Still if you want a little exercise.

Saturday March 28 - 3pm-5pm - Badminton Meet at the Chinese Presbyterian Church, 177 Beverley Street, 2 blocks south of College Street or 2 blocks north of the Art Gallery of Ontario. Enter through the gym entrance on Baldwin Street. We have rackets but you can bring your own if you want. The March 21 date is cancelled as the church is putting in a new gym floor. Please wear sports shoes.

Saturday April 11 Easter dinner. If you would like to join us for a Easter dinner and look at some of the cultural practices and their meaning for Easter get in touch.

Reading week's coming

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Saturday February 14 – 12.30pm until late evening - A visit to the Niagara Escarpment in winter. A short hike and climbing into crevices, looking at a ruined watermill etc, then dinner with a host family. Come with warm older clothing, come to have a good time and a healthy appetite. Come with 10 dollars. What's it like? see here! You need to book a place.

Wednesday February 16 - 6-8.30 - A visit to the Art Gallery of Ontario at the corner of Beverley and Dundas.Just go stright down St George Street. Come visit with us on the AGO's free evening meet in foyer/entrance at 5.50pm. Just come if you can.

Friday February 20 - 6.00pm - Skating on the City Hall ice rink at Nathan Phillips Square. If you don't have skates you can rent some there for about 10 dollars. We'll meet by the skate rental and washroom block or look for us.

Saturday February 21 - 3pm-5pm - Badminton Meet at the Chinese Presbyterian Church, 177 Beverley Street, 2 blocks south of College Street or 2 blocks north of the Art Gallery of Ontario. Enter through the gym entrance on Baldwin Street. We have rackets but you can bring your own if you want.

Happy New Year 2009

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So sad we missed you over the December and Christmas. Here's your chance to catch up with us.

Here’s a quick list of things happening with International Student Ministry (ISM) at the UofT.

Sunday January 11 - 5pm - The York University ISM Group is coming to Nathan Phillips Square to skate. UofT are invited to join in. Contact Tony at ISMchaplain@gmail.com or 647-521-2076

Saturday January 17 – 3pm-5pm - Badminton Meet at the Chinese Presbyterian Church, 177 Beverley Street, 2 blocks south of College Street or 2 blocks north of the Art Gallery of Ontario. Enter through the gym entrance on Baldwin Street. We have rackets but you can bring your own if you want.

Sunday January 18 –11am - Tony is speaking at the Chinese Presbytarian Church in the gym (See above) at the 11am service. You’re invited to come along and maybe go out for lunch in Chinatown after the service.

Saturday January 31 – 3pm-7pm Lunar New Year party and International Christmas reunion - Come and celebrate lunar New Year Festival and have fun together. Anyone is welcome both those who went to International Christmas and anyone else. Bring: some food to share, or bring material to make dumplings or bring dumplings to cook Please NO NUTS OR PEANUTS. Location: Willowdale Baptist Church, Go to the Finch subway Station, leave the station on the South-East exit. Walk towards the Esso garage and from there you can see the back entrance of the church on Olive street.

Saturday February 14 – 12.30pm until late evening - A visit to the Niagara Escarpment in winter. A short hike and climbing into crevices, looking at a ruined watermill etc, then dinner with a host family. Come with warm older clothing, come to have a good time and a healthy appetite. Come with 10 dollars. You need to book a place.

Saturday February 21 3pm-5pm - Badminton Meet at the Chinese Presbyterian Church, 177 Beverley Street, 2 blocks south of College Street or 2 blocks north of the Art Gallery of Ontario. Enter through the gym entrance on Baldwin Street. We have rackets but you can bring your own if you want.

Coming up now

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Friday October 31 Potluck at Halloween Time at Max and Mei's home. Times: a) UofT families with children - 5pm to to go trick or treating in the neighbourhood and b) international students without children - 6pm. You can bring anything food to share at a potluck e.g. juice, snacks, dessert, or a main dish. Don't worry too much the most important thing is you come. We’ll be having a short “after-dinner talk” on the subject of Halloween – where it came from and what it means to Canadians. We’d be interested to hear your opinions too. And if you wear a costume (this is very optional) we’ll be giving prizes to the best costume. International friends are welcome. email or call 416-768-7915 for details.

Saturday November 1 3-5 pm – Badminton. Meet at the Chinese Presbyterian Church, 177 Beverley Street, 2 blocks south of College Street and enter through the gym entrance on Baldwin Street (see map here or below)

More activities to come soon. Plan Now for Christmas click on the International Christmas picture on the right and see the video.

WELCOME

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Welcome to International Student Ministry at the UofT

You've found us here and we're happy you are visiting - Do get in touch and join us on one of the activities below:-

Monday September 1, at 10:30am – James Gardens and The Old Mill, Hike and Picnic Meet at the Spadina subway station, ground level, east side, beside the turnstile at 10:30. Then we'll take the subway and bus to the park. At the park we can walk through the gardens, play frisbee or soccer, and have lunch (bring something to eat). Then we can hike down the Humber River to the Old Mill. This is the ruins of a mill built in the 1800's. We should be done by 4 pm. contact Max Rideout 416-768-7915
Saturday September 6, 4 - 6pm – The Amazing Race followed by some food. A fun filled puzzle-solving race finding your way around the UofT for the first time! Meet outside the International Student Center (ISC), 33 St. George Street. Just come if you can.
Tuesday September 9, and every Tuesday, Robarts Library 2nd floor south lobby. Now cancelled- if you'd like to meet up for conversation contact us. Bring your questions about English or Canadian culture to discuss with Max. Stay for 10 minutes or as long as you like.
Friday September 12, 6 pm – Potluck Dinner at Max and Mei Rideout’s. Contact Max at 416-768-7915 for details
Saturday September 13, 3-5 pm – Badminton. Bring your racket or borrow one of ours. Meet at the Chinese Presbyterian Church, 177 Beverley Street, 2 blocks south of College Street enter through the gym entrance on Baldwin Street (see map here or below)
September 19, and every Friday 5.30 – 7.30pm READ.IT – The Bible and the Christian faith on Friday Evenings: we will read, examine, ask, discuss, investigate and think our way through John using critical thinking skills. We are ESL friendly. Meet third floor of the Multi-Faith Centre, in the Knoffler Institute Building on Bancroft Avenue next to Earth Sciences email Tony Lai for a map and flyer or see the map here or below.
Saturday September 27, 11am – 4 pm – Bike Ride to Edwards Gardens up the Don Valley trail. If you own a bike, meet at the International Student Center (ISC), 33 St. George Street. Otherwise rent one from the UofT Bikechain at the ISC: bikechain@utoronto.ca http://www.sustainability.utoronto.ca:81/projects/bikechain contact us if you are interested.
Saturday October 4, 3-5 pm – Badminton. Meet at the Chinese Presbyterian Church, 177 Beverley Street, 2 blocks south of College Street and enter through the gym entrance on Baldwin Street (see map here or below)
Saturday October 4, 7-10 pm - La Nuite Blanche, a citywide arts festival for one sleepless night, Toronto will once again be transformed by artists as Scotiabank Nuit Blanche
With only 12 hours to see 155 installations across the city, we'll visit downtown installations for 3 hours - general info at www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca.
Monday October 13 – Thanksgiving Lunch – eating turkey and learning about thanksgiving. Get in touch with us for further details.
Saturday October 18, 10.30am – 5 pm – Outing to Crawford Lake 1 hour out of Toronto. A beautiful location to see the Canadian countryside, Fall colours, a rare meromictic lake, a 15th century reconstructed Iroquoian Village and perhaps even turkey vultures. Book a place on this outing by emailing us.

READ. IT at the 3rd floor of the MultiFaith Centre

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September 19, and every Friday 5.30 – 7.30pm READ.IT –

The Bible and the Christian faith on Friday Evenings: we will read, examine, ask, discuss, investigate and think our way through John using critical thinking skills. We will be using principles and methods introduced through the Foundation for Critical Thinking. The criteria developed by Richard Paul and Linda Elder would benefit all areas of study including your time at the UofT. If you're interested in what the skills are there is more information on the Foundation for Critical Thinking website and you can find a summary here.

Please note we are also ESL friendly. Meet third floor of the Multi-Faith Centre, in the Knoffler Institute Building on Bancroft Avenue next to Earth Sciences email Tony Lai for more information. Finished for 2008 if you want to do further study or are interested in this, please email Tony or leave a comment here.

Badminton

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Badminton in the gym at the Chinese Presbytarian Church on Saturdays from 3 to 5pm. Bring your racket or borrow one of ours. Meet at the Chinese Presbyterian Church, 177 Beverley Street, 2 blocks south of College Street enter through the gym entrance on Baldwin Street.

Saturday September 13
Saturday October 4
Saturday Nov 1
Saturday Nov 29

Upcoming events summer 2008

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Don't forget last Badminton of the summer Saturday May 31 3-5pm

The Chinese Presbytarian Church Gym 177 Beverley street (2 blocks south of the UofT). See below for a map.

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BIKE RIDE to the BEACHES Saturday June 21 11am

The Beaches are a great part of Toronto, a sort of Canadian California. (not exactly!) Instead of riding up the Don Valley Trail we will ride south and then East. We'll see some of Toronto's Industrial past and also urban renewal. Bring water, food and sunscreen and we'll have a great day out. Please let me know if you can come.

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TORONTO ISLAND PICNIC BBQ Saturday July 5 10.15am

The Toronto Islands are great place for biking and inline skating, bring them if you want to see the other islands. It gives a great view of Downtown Toronto. It's also a great place for picnic, BBQ's, games, sports and good conversation. We will be based on Hanlan's island but Centre island Olympic island and Ward island are worth staying on to visit after the picnic BBQ.

Getting there: Meet at The Toronto Ferry Docks at 10.15am. Go to Union Station, take the streetcar 509 Harbourfront or the 510 Spadina south to the Bay and Queen's Quay Stop. The entrance to the ferry docks is on the south side of the street, just east of the Westin Harbour Castle hotel. Otherwise if you're biking come straight down Bay Street which is on the East side of the campus.

Bring: Bring something to drink and your own lunch and food - We will provide hot charcoal so you can barbecue. Make sure your food is quick cook like Yakitori, bacon, or thin sliced meat or pre-cooked.

Cost: - TTC fare but also plus Ferry Fares (Include Return) $6.00 Children under 14 $2.50 We will also ask for a suggested donation towards booking the site and charcoal coast of $2

If you miss the 10.45 am ferry To HANLAN"S POINT (gate 4) the next ferry crossing is 11.15am. At Hanlan's Point walk from the ferry terminal and we hope to be close to the tennis courts.

Want to rent a Bike?

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Bikechain
International Student Centre (North side)
33 St. George
Toronto, Ontario
416-978-6849
bikechain@utoronto.ca

The Bikechain website is here.
It will require leaving a fully refundable deposit ($25) though and you need a UofT T-Card and ID.

Badminton and a picnic/hike/bike ride

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More Badminton and an outing coming this month of May!

Saturday May 10 3-5pm meet again at the Chinese Presbytarian Church (see map below)

Saturday May 17 This will be an outing to Edwards Gardens, which is a beautiful botanical garden at Lawrence and Leslie. Two groups will be leaving from different locations and meeting there about 12pm.

A hiking/walking group will meet at meet inside the Yonge and Eglinton station at the 51 Leslie bus bay at 11 am. Exit from the train, follow the sign for buses, do not exit the station, look for the sign for 51 Leslie and wait there, with Max.

There is also a biking group with Tony if you are interested. It will leave the International Student Centre UofT 33 St George Street at 10.30am. The bike ride is about 9-10 kilometres taking about 1 hour at a gentle speed up the Don Valley trail. this is off the main roads.

Bring water or a drink, food and snacks. Don't forget a camera and if necessary wet weather clothing. Let us know if you are thinking of coming. Visit the website here

Saturday May 31 3-5pm again at the Chinese Presbytarian Church (this is an early June date)

Badminton - March 8 and April 5

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Announcing badminton for international students -
Saturday March 8 and April 5 from 3pm to 5pm
in the gym at 177 Beverley Street. (See the map for the Lunar New Year.)

We have some cheap badminton rackets. If you want to bring your own rackets that's good. Also sports shoes are good.

Send me an email if you'd like to come - so we know you're coming.

Winter Hike to Limehouse

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We're going on a hike on Saturday Feb 23 2008, leaving for our host family at 1pm, returning Toronto about 8pm. Depending on weather and road conditions we might be earlier.

I only have a few spaces so get in touch with me as soon as possible. Email Me

Cost 5 dollars -
Bring good warm but old clothing, waterproof preferred. Boots or similar if the snow is deep. Hat, gloves and scarf essential. Also a second pair of socks, ice skates if you have them.

Lunar New Year

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What are you doing for Lunar New Year? Whether Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese or any other group?

We're having a badminton & dumpling party at 177 Beverley Street in the gym on Saturday February 9 starting at 4pm - finishing 7pm.

Bring some dumplings, bought or home-made to cook and share and we'll have a great time . Bring a badminton racket if you have one and sports shoes if you want to run around.

Only 2 blocks south of the UofT on the corner of Beverley and Baldwin streets. Go down the steps on Baldwin Street into the gym.

International Christmas Reunion

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International Christmas has happened if you came and joined us great. If you didn't come, and we missed you. We have a reunion potluck party on Saturday January 26, 2008. If you came to camp I hope you'll join us. But if you didn't come with us and you're an international student you're still welcome to come and join us next Saturday. You can join us in a time of fun and perhaps you'll be with us next year.

Location: Willowdale Baptist Church, Travel to the Finch subway Station, leave the station on the South-East exit. Walk towards the Esso garage and from there you can see the back entrance of the church.

Time: 3pm- 7pmish

Bring: some food to share Please NO NUTS OR PEANUTS. Only friends, family, other internationals

Here's an advance viewing of the video .........
See you Saturday for games, conversation, food etc,
Tony

What is International Christmas?

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Book this: International Christmas 5 days in the Muskokas enjoying the true Canadian winter experience. Weather permitting, snow shoeing, tubing, crosscountry skiing and Christmas at its best, with other international students from across Ontario. December 23-27 2008. Don't miss this unique experience. To download the brochure click here and for an application form click here. If you are not sure but interested please contact us.

Plans for Christmas

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Do you have plans for Christmas? Do you want a real Canadian Christmas away from Toronto? Come and Join us at International Christmas up in the Muskoka Lakes area.
Watch the video and get a feel for what the experience can be like.

Click here for the brochure.
Click here for registration forms.

We have scholarships to help with the overall cost. Don't let anything stop you from finding out about us feel free to ask for any information. Get in touch.

Tony

registration date extended

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IF YOU WANT TO COME

DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE CLOSING DATE...
JUST GET IN TOUCH WITH US
ASAP .. as soon as possible

Thanksgiving 2007

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Sorry you missed our great Thanksgiving meal and a crowd of people and lots and lots of food and especially ice cream. We have all sorts of events depending which campus you are on get in touch.

Thanksgiving Monday October 8th 2007

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Hi Would you like to join us for Thanksgiving lunch on Monday October 8th? We will have a real Thanksgiving meal with real Canadians!

Please email me at ISMchaplain(at)gmail(dot)com to book your place! You must tell me if you are coming. You should be an international student or spouse or landed immigrant.

YOU ARE WELCOME just get in touch by email to check if you are not sure.

Cost: 7 dollars

Location : Little Trinity Church. which is Downtown, is at King Street and Parliament Street.

Get yourself to the King Subway station. Then you can either walk along King Street from Yonge Street (15 minutes walk) or ride the street car East. The street car, 504, (going to Broadview station) runs about every 15 minutes! (Download a map)

Arrival time: 11.30am - program starts 12 noon

See you there!

Welcome

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If you've arrived here you are probably an international student in Toronto.

Welcome ... These posts are for any international students in Toronto

There are holiday events, we at International Student Ministry organize. They are:-

On Monday October 8th A Thanksgiving lunch which will take place downtown. If you are an international student and without somewhere to go on this public holiday get in touch with us.

Thanksgiving is a real Canadian time and a family time. We will be having Turkey and all the trimmings (aka all the special food). Think about coming to join us the meal will be good and cheap. The company and new friends will be priceless.

Over Christmas, from Saturday December 22 to Boxing Day Wednesday December 26 there will be an International Christmas Camp. We travel to the Muskoka Lakes area to a lodge (with heating!) and enjoy a Canadian Christmas together. We are sure that you will not forget the experience easily. New friends and real snow and more food than you thought you could perhaps eat.

If you're not sure about us or want to know more leave us a comment or contact me by email at ISMchaplain(at)gmail(dot)com ... Hope you understand I'm trying to avoid spam.