Some Free Christmas Events Around Winnipeg

There are quite a few free Christmas events happening around Winnipeg in the next couple of weeks.  One of them is the Winnipeg Art Gallery's tree trimming party this Sunday, December 1st.

 

 

On Wednesday, December 4th, the Grace Hospital here in St. James will light their tree, have a choir sing, Santa, cookie decorating, and end with fireworks.

On Saturday, December 7th, it is Family Day at the Festival of Trees and Lights downtown at the Manitoba Hydro Gallery, 360 Portage Avenue,  where there will be entertainment throughout the day, Royal Winnipeg Ballet dancers in costumes, and horse drawn carriage rides between 1:30 and 4:30 pm.  For more info and a schedule of performers, check their website here.

Remember also that Saturday, December 7th is Christmas Open House at the Legislative Building, and we will be there from 1:00 to 3:00.  This is a great chance to walk through the building, meet some provincial government ministers, and eat Christmas treats.  See you there!

Free Korean Movie This Weekend

The Korea Times will be hosting a free Korean Movie Day in honour of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. 

This Week: International Education Reception & Koats for Kids

This Monday was the annual reception held at Manitoba's legislative building in honour of International Education week, and several St. James students volunteered at the event, and one of our students, Yuka from Japan won an award.  The Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba attended, and students got to take a picture with him as well.

On Tuesday, several students went to Koats for Kids to volunteer, sorting donated winter clothing.  This is a great program and we are always happy to volunteer here.

On Thursday we have a visit to the Univerity of Manitoba for Discovery Day for International
Students and also a Manitoba Opera performance in the evening.  A busy week!

Santa Claus Parade

This past weekend we went to Winnipeg's annual Santa Claus Parade.  It was a beautiful afternoon and there wasn't even any snow (that came after) which made it great for watching the parade.  We even had a number of students who were in the parade this year.

Cineplex Community Day & Santa Claus Parade

Saturday, November 16th is Cineplex Community Day across Canada, where you can see free movies in the morning to support the Canadian Olympic Foundation.  For a list of movies and times see the online flier

Also don't forget Saturday afternoon is the Santa Claus Parade.  We will meet at 5:00 in front of Tim Horton's on Portage Avenue downtown.

Brazilian lunch

Recently we went to Carnaval restaurant for a Brazilian lunch.  The food is always great here and it was a good way to spend a day off from school.

Some Halloween Pictures

Here are a few pictures from Halloween.  You can still email some and I will add them.