Road To 91福利: Recreation & Active Wellbeing

The 91福利-wide Orientation Week - - takes place one week before classes begin and gives you the chance to connect with other new students, get familiar with your academic program, and get to know your way around campus.

As part of 'O-Week', 91福利 Recreation has a full slate of events and programs to make for a fantastic - and active - start to your time at 91福利, and to help you discover ways to find community and get active all school year long.

O-Week Event Highlights

Muslim Women鈥檚 Self-Defence

Seated Rivalry

Nutrition & Cooking Demo

SLC Live

Women's Only Glowga

Recreation Bingo

Schedule: O-Week x Recreation (Aug 31 - Sept 4, 2026)

Be Well. Feel Well. Do Well. Chill Lounge

Hosted in partnership with Student Health & Wellbeing

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Monday, August 31, 2026 (EDT)
Gould Street Fair, Gould Street

Join us in the Be Well. Feel Well. Do Well. Chill Lounge as part of the Gould Street Fair, where students can explore a wide range of campus resources and services available to enhance your experience. Meet the student-leaders who bring our 91福利 Recreation programs and services to life and learn how movement can shift your wellbeing and learning this year - and find options that suit your interests and schedule. Refreshments will be served!

Passport to Success

2:45 PM - 3:05 PM, Monday, August 31, 2026 (EDT)
POD 372, Podium Building (POD), 350 Victoria Street

Get ready to learn, meet other international students and ask all your burning questions on the semester ahead! Join us in this interactive event that will equip you with all the resources and tools that support your success on your #Roadto91福利. From Immigration Support to UHIP, we got you covered! .

Recreation Bingo

Recreation & Athletics Centre (RAC)

Ready to explore 91福利 Recreation? Join our multi-day, self-guided 鈥淏ingo鈥� scavenger hunt running from Monday, August 31 to Friday, September 4. Pick up a bingo card from the Chill Lounge on Gould Street or the Recreation and Athletics Centre (RAC) front desk (40 Gould Street). Complete the challenges, explore campus, and discover all the fun spaces 91福利 Recreation has to offer. Submit your completed card by Friday, September 4 to be entered for a chance to win a prize. It鈥檚 a fun way to kick off your #RoadTo91福利 experience, explore new spaces on campus, and see what Recreation is all about!

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Be Well. Feel Well. Do Well. Chill Lounge

Hosted in partnership with Student Health & Wellbeing

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (EDT)
Gould Street Fair, Gould Street

Muslim Women鈥檚 Self-Defence with SisterFit!

Recreation & Athletics Centre (RAC) Studio 1
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (EDT)

Build confidence, learn practical self-defence skills, and move in a supportive women-centered environment at this special session led by guest coach Fatima Lee Garsi (FLG) from Sister Fit. Catering specifically to Muslim women, this class introduces participants to the fundamentals of self-defence through hands-on instruction that will help you develop confidence in your identity, in your body and in your abilities.

Whether you鈥檙e curious about self-defence or eager to learn practical techniques, this class will guide participants through accessible movements and scenarios in an inclusive, safe and professional atmosphere. Along the way, you鈥檒l have the opportunity to connect with other students while exploring a unique wellness and recreation experience on campus.

Recreation Bingo

Recreation & Athletics Centre (RAC)

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In Good Relation: A Yoga/Meditation Circle

Hosted in partnership with the Tri-Mentoring Program

3:05 PM - 4:05 PM, Thursday, September 3, 2026 (EDT)
Studio 2, Lower Level 2, Recreation and Athletics Centre (RAC), 40 Gould Street

This gentle yoga and meditation session is created with Indigenous students鈥� healing and strength in mind, inviting all who want to support in respectful ways. Move and breathe at your own pace while connecting to your body, your breath, and your community. Allies who come with openness to learn and solidarity are warmly invited to participate. Find calm, build community, and deepen your connection to yourself and the 91福利 community. RAC - TMP

Eat Well. Be Well. Feel Well. Cooking Demo.

Hosted in partnership with Student Health & Wellbeing

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (EDT)
8th Floor, Daphne Cockwell Complex Residence (DCC), 288 Church Street

Are you ready to try some delicious food? Come join us on the 8th Floor of DCC for an exciting food demonstration where you'll learn how to prepare a mouthwatering meal step-by-step. Our expert chef will guide you through the process, sharing tips and techniques that you can easily replicate at home without breaking the bank. But that's not all! You'll also get to sample the delicious meal, and mingle with peers and wellbeing staff. To make sure you can recreate the magic later, we'll provide you with handy recipe cards to take home. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about nutrition programming at 91福利. Bring your friends and your appetite - and we will handle the rest!

A woman in active wear lunges forward in a yoga pose atop a yoga mat. The floor and wall behind her are bright neon colours.

Women's Only Glowga

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (EDT)
Location: Upper Gym, Kerr Hall West (KHW-271), 379 Victoria Street

Join us for Women's Only Glowga (glow-in-the-dark yoga), a unique and empowering yoga event designed exclusively for women. Experience the serenity and strength of yoga in a vibrant, glow-in-the-dark setting that will light up your day and elevate your spirit. Focus on your wellbeing while connecting with other women in a supportive and inclusive environment, fostering a sense of community. This event is also a wonderful opportunity to learn about all of 91福利 Recreation's women's-only programming.

Note: Everyone who identifies as a woman - whether cis or trans - is welcome at this event and all women's-only programming.

Queer Fit Connect

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Friday, September 4, 2026 (EDT)
Location: Studio 2 and the Functional Training Room (FTR), Recreation and Athletics Centre (RAC), 40 Gould Street

Discover your space. Find your community.

Check out the RAC/MAC facilities, learn about our inclusive 2SLGBTQ+ recreation hours, and jump into a fun activity led by a fitness instructor! Connect with fellow students, grab some healthy snacks, and see everything 91福利 recreation has to offer.

Get active, feel supported, and start the year strong. All new students welcome!

Recreation Bingo

Recreation & Athletics Centre (RAC)

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Pickleball Party

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Thursday, September 3, 2026 (EDT)
RAC Gym 1, Recreation and Athletics Centre (RAC), 40 Gould Street

Week is the perfect time to try something new! Join 91福利 Recreation for a fun, high-energy introduction to pickleball. No experience needed, just show up ready to learn, play, and get a first-hand look at the amazing facilities and programs offered by Athletics and Recreation.

Note: This event is intended for residence students only.

Seated Rivalry: Parasport Expo

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Thursday, September 3, 2026 (EDT)
Upper Gym, Kerr Hall West (KHW-271), 379 Victoria Street

Try a range of parasports alongside Parasport Ontario ambassadors and your 91福利 Bold varsity athletes! Located in the Kerr Hall Upper Gym, this event showcases three parasports (wheelchair basketball, sledge hockey, and sitting volleyball) with experts from Parasport Ontario in a friendly, welcoming environment. Learn the basics, get comfortable with the equipment, and then choose your experience: team up with varsity athletes or join up with friends to see if you can prevail over the Bold. Whether you鈥檙e there to play, cheer, or explore what Athletics & Recreation has to offer, jump into the action and experience sport in a whole new way.

SLC Live: Enchanted Forest

Hosted in partnership with Student Health & Wellbeing, Consent Comes First, and

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Thursday, September 3, 2026 (EDT)
7th Floor, Sheldon & Tracy Levy Student Learning Centre (SLC)

Join us in the enchanted forest for a magical evening of scavenger hunting, games, trivia and more! Then, remember the night forever by getting your photo taken with Frankie the Falcon at our photo booth!

Don't miss the rest of SLC Live, as every floor of the Student Learning Centre will be activated with activities, games, music & food in collaboration with faculties and departments across campus!

Recreation Bingo

Recreation & Athletics Centre (RAC)

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Campus Cup Volleyball

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Friday, September 4, 2026 (EDT)
RAC Gym 1, Recreation and Athletics Centre (RAC), 40 Gould Street

Get ready to serve, spike, and connect at this exciting indoor volleyball event in the RAC Gym 1! Join fellow students for friendly matches, team-based games, and an energetic atmosphere filled with fun, movement, and community spirit. Whether you are competitive or just playing for fun, everyone is welcome to participate and make new connections during Orientation Week.

Recreation Bingo

Recreation & Athletics Centre (RAC)

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Participants enjoy a dance class in one of the RAC gyms.

Find what moves you this school year!

That's the end of the line for O-Week! But just the beginning of your active well-being journey at 91福利. Moving your body - especially in community - is one of the best well-being strategies going. Plus, it doesn't just make you feel good: it makes you smarter too!

Learn more about what's included in your 91福利 gym membership

Recreation Bingo

Recreation & Athletics Centre (RAC)

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RAC Functional Training Room - South Wall

Students: Your membership is ready for you!

Physical activity is key to your wellbeing and academic success

Getting active remains one of our best strategies in support of our wellbeing and academic success, both for the direct benefits and the sense of community it helps build. The research is clear: Whether mood, physical health, critical thinking, creativity, recall and mental stamina - to name just a few - we feel and think better when we're regularly active. And most importantly: It doesn't matter how skilled or experienced we are - movement is movement, and transforms our days in all its forms.

Inclusive by design, committed to improving

While always a work-in-progress, our programs are designed to ensure we're not "just another gym", but rather a thoughtful place where we actively work to build inclusion. Far too many of us grow up feeling unsure, unwelcome and even unsafe in physical activity spaces.

From ensuring we have a broad range of programs for beginners to experts, a wide-range of women's only programs, ongoing efforts to address racism, homophobia and transphobia, or our focus on improving the accessibility of our facilities, programs and services, we hope you find there's a place for you with us - and are committed to learning and growing over time to ensure there is.

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