Important Information for Orientation Week: A message from your social team.
Please note if you are interested in free events, do not register online, but rather send an e-mail to social@sgps.ca and we will sign you up!
Also, for any individuals who are fasting for Ramadan please be assured that food can be served at later times during our evening events like the semi formal and lunch can be packed up for you during our day events. We look forward to seeing all of you there! Enjoy the rest of your summer! Please contact our Social Commissioner (social@sgps.ca) if you require any food related accommodations.
Best Wishes,
Social Team!
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Queen's Amazing Race - free
This competition will involve solving riddles that will lead you all across campus and the greater campus area. Complete a challenge in order to attain your next clue and progress to the next stage. Awesome prizes for the first 3 teams to complete the race! Participants will be matched up in teams. Get to know other SGPS members and become familiarized with hot spots on campus and the surrounding area. Starts in JDUC Room 237. Register for this event by sending an e-mail to social@sgps.ca
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Sports Day
Join us for an afternoon of exciting activities! Pick one of the following:
1. Rock Climbing at the Boiler Room ($10/adult - $5/*child)
2. Beach Volleyball @ The Mansion (FREE!). Register for this event by sending an e-mail to social@sgps.ca
3. Field Sports (FREE!) - Ultimate Frisbee or Soccer. Register for this event by sending an e-mail to social@sgps.ca
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1000 Islands Evening Boat Cruise - $15/person
Come out to the exclusive SGPS cruise! Be at the pier ready to board by 6:00. Take in the sights and sounds of Kingston while you mingle with other members of the SGPS. Guests are welcome. Delicious appetizers will be served during the cruise. This is a popular event each year!
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Haunted Walk - $6/person
The famous Kingston haunted walk tours will depart from the Courthouse at 6:00 and will end at the Grad Club. Come inside the Grad Club after your walk and enjoy a fabulous night of trivia with free food!
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Semi-Formal Dinner - $25/person
Come out and join us for a fabulous dinner on the water at the Confederation Place Hotel. We will be offering a delicious buffet, a glass of wine at dinner and a cash bar. After dinner, we'll be heading to Zappa's Lounge to dance the night away!
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Corn Maze at Wolfe Island - $10/adult - $5/*child
A Kingston tradition! The trip also includes a hayride from the ferry to the corn maze and a delicious BBQ lunch with dessert (can be taken to go). Meet at the Wolfe Island Ferry Dock (Ontario and Barrack St) at 10:00. The ferry leaves at 10:30 sharp, don't be late!
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Bowling Night - $10/adult - $5/*child
Be sure to come out and join us for a fun night of bowling at Cloverleaf Lanes. Bring your partner, family and friends along. Pizza and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.
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Speed Meeting - $10/person
Come out to the Grizzly Grill to meet other SGPS members in a speed meeting fashion that is similar to speed dating minus the romantic agenda. This event is very popular. Appetizers and a drink included.
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Family Day BBQ - $5/adult - $0/*child
Meet at the Grad Club for a fun-filled family BBQ party. An afternoon filled with activities and games for your kids to enjoy. We'll have numerous prizes, water balloons, pinatas, a delicious BBQ and almost everything we can think of. We would love for you to come out with your family to meet fellow SGPS members and an afternoon that your kids are sure to remember. To register a child for the BBQ, please send an e-mail to social@sgps.ca
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Other Ways To Register
In Person: Drop by the SGPS office, room 021 JDUC (see footer for hours of operation). Cash or cheque only please.
Snail-Mail: Send us a letter with your name, e-mail, department and events you want to attend along with a cheque payable to "The Society of Graduate and Professional Students".
SGPS, Queen's University
Room 021 JDUC
Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 3N6
Tickets are sold first-come first-served.
Please Note
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