Leaving before the holidays

Hey hey!

Just a few friendly reminders for you:

1) Attempt to clean your units before you leave for the holidays. By that I mean throw out any food that'll go bad (vegetables, fruits, dairy, etc.) if you're not going to eat it. Or throw it in a freezer or take it home. Last thing you wanna do is come home after the holidays to a smelly house with surprise visitors as well. With that in mind, make sure to throw your garbage and recycling into the dumpster.

2) Conserve Energy. (Something Al Gore's passionate about..as we saw in "An Inconvenient Truth." Global warming. Look at the Christmas we're potentially having. It's most likely gonna be green...which is alright..but not the same. And all this crazy temperature changes.

Anyway the point is, winter's here, keep your windows closed if you have your heater on. Or, turn down your heater and open up your window a bit for some fresh air. But remember when you leave to close your window and turn the heat down so the heat's not blasting for the whole week.

3) New Duty Don Cell Phone
Please make note that effective immediately, the duty don cell phone # has been changed to 519-500-3037...so hopefully you haven't been calling the old phone number.

4) Happy Holidays! I will be coming around tomorrow and Thursday to see you off (hopefully I haven't missed you yet). Good luck to all the co-op students who are going on a work term. I hope you enjoyed your 4 months here at CLV. Of course, I look forward to seeing the rest back from holidays. I'm very much excited to hear about your holiday travels and adventures!

Take care,
Cecilia

Holiday Food Drive

hOliDaY fOOd dRiVe

Dear Residents,

If you have any non-perishable food (ie. canned goods, dry goods...anything that's not going to rot or go bad) that you would like to donate to our holiday food drive, please drop it off at the Community Centre before you leave.

Happy Holidays!

Cecilia

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest

So I mentioned at our dinner a few weeks back that I wanted to have a gingerbread decorating contest. I haven't forgotten about it. Just looking for the right time. I understand everyone who has exams to write is writing exams...but I'm going to have it anyway...cuz it'll be a fun break and great laughs!

Here's what I need from you...

If you're interested in decorating a gingerbread house ...and you will get to keep it after you make it...

Get yourself together with 2 or 3 others to make a team. Give your team a name. Email me your team name and the team member's names. I will take the first four team entries. Also, email a few dates and times (it'll most likely be in the evening) when you would like to have this contest...whether you're coming to watch or decorate. Sunday Dec. 17 doesn't work for me.


Cool?? Awesome. And there may be prizes................key word is "MAY"

Cheers,
Cecilia

CLV goes skating....AGAIN!

Skating at CIF

Hey gang,

Just wanna let you know that CLV's going skating again this Tuesday, December 12, 2006.
We have rented the arena again to go ice skating from10:00 - 11:00 pm. Cost is only $1 per person. Meet at the arena and bring yourskates! If you don't have skates, try and borrow a pair from a friend! We mayeven play some more on-ice soccer!

See you there,
CLV DONS

An Inconvenient Truth

Need a break from studying? Interested in the effects of global warming on our environment?
Fan of Al Gore?

Did you answer 'Yes' to any of the above questions?

If you did, then you should join Zara and I this Wednesday December 13, 2006 at 8pm at our place to watch Al Gore's documentary "The Inconvenient Truth". I've seen it once and ready to watch it again. I believe he has a very important message to tell everyone who lives on this planet.


Here's a bit more about the movie...

This powerful documentary looks at Al Gore's efforts to bring attention to the serious environmental threat posed by global warming.

"[I]lluminating, fascinating and sometimes frightening. A thought-provoking cautionary tale that is also lively and entertaining, the film showcases the dedication, warmth and, yes, charm of the former vice president." (USA Today)

"One of the most exciting and necessary movies of the year..." (New York Times)

"An eco-horror film that is anything but escapist entertainment..." (Sight and Sound)

4 stars out of 5 -- "Even more than a call to action, it's a fascinating glimpse at the leader he might have been and, if rumours are to be believed, may yet become." (Total Film)

"[A] movie that joins recent polemics like BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE and SUPER SIZE ME in jolting the heart and gut as much as the mind, by entertaining while educating." -- Grade: A- (Entertainment Weekly)

"The former veep delivers his message with the ardor of a true activist." (Rolling Stone)

Yeah exams are craziness. If you can plan your day and come watch even an hour of it or something, it'll be well worth your time.

Hope to see you on Wednesday! Bring a blanket, pillow, mug and get comfy.
We'll feed you some snacks too.


Cecilia

Holiday Potluck

Mmmmm....fooood..

To celebrate the holidays..and to procrastinate from our studying a little, come join us for the CLV Holiday Potluck.

When: This Sunday, December 10, 2006
Time: 12 pm (noon)
Where: CLV CC

Bring a dish to share. Dish can be Canadian or native to where you are from. The more people the merrier. It'll be awesome!

See you there,
Cecilia

Travelling???

Want to find some GREAT deals on travelling??

Check out these websites to plan your holiday travels. (Sorry I sound like such an ad)

www.travelzoo.com - mainly for departures from the US
www.travelzoo.ca - for departures from Canada

Sign up for their weekly two 20 deals and you'll get a list of the best deals every week. They really are amazing....I only wish I had money to travel to all these fantastic places!

Also for student airfares...
www.studentuniverse.com

have fun! happy and safe travels to you over the holidays!

Cecilia

Hockey December 3, 2006

CLV HOCKEY GAME ...10pm CIF

Get your skates, sticks and equipment ready!

Tomorrow is the CLV Hockey game.

10 pm at CIF

If you would like to play and haven't told Janine yet, email her at jagilber@uwaterloo.ca to let her know.

If you don't play hockey (like me), come and enjoy a good game, cheer your friends and dons on.

See you there!
Cecilia

Congratulations on a term well done!

Congratulations!

Hello my residents!

The end of the term is 2 days away...hard to believe! 3 months gone by and 1 more month of exams...then home free. Home free til January that is.

The CLV management team would like to invite you to the community centre on Monday December 4 for some hot drinks and cool treats in the morning on your way to school. So leave a few minutes early on your way to catch the shuttle and grab a drink and a bite for class.

Big ups to you ALL for a fantastic term! Look forward to more fun times with you in January!

Cheers,
Ceciilia

Dodgeball

Dodgeballlllll

CLV's got a team in for the Residents only Dodgeball Tournament this weekend. Are you interested in participating? I believe there's no charge to enter as Janine managed to swipe a free entry for us. Thanks, Janine! Email me if you're interested..and do it soon so we can get our team info in!

Cheers,
Cecilia

Extensions

For the holiday period...

If you are planning on staying at CLV for a part or all of the time we're school-free, you must fill out an extension form and submit it to the front desk at the community centre to seek permission to stay. Cases are reviewed on an individual basis. Also you need to seek permission if you require more than 24 hours after your last exam to leave CLV as well. All forms should be available at the Front Desk now or very soon.

Cheers,
Cecilia

Thank you!

HI everyone!

Just wanted to say thanks..thanks for coming over to have tacos with me this week. As busy as I get with school, I was very delighted to have you guys over to eat and hang out. Dinner turned out to be a sucess. I always love having people sit on our stairs! I hope you guys enjoyed the food and each other's company just as much.

If you have any ideas for future events, please do let me know what they are so I can try to implement them into our programming for the winter term!

Cecilia

Skating and Hockey

Hello!!

Just wanted to remind you all of 2 lovely opportunities to partake in some winter traditions/activities.

Ice Skating...Late night ice skating - FREE - Wed. Nov. 22 - 11:00pm to midnight.
Come for a free skate and possibly an on-ice soccer game at the Columbia Icefield Arena (CIF). No one can have class at this time so everyone should be coming!If you dont want to go but have skates and wouldn't mind our exchange students borrowing them for an hour, please let your don know.

CLV Hockey Game...FREE TO PLAY OR WATCH - Sun. Dec. 3 - 10:00pm to 11:00pm
The dons have organized a hockey game for CLV residents. If you have hockey equipment and would like to play, let your don know so they can add you to a team. If you would like to watch then come to the Columbia Icefield Arena the night of!

See you there! If you have any questions about this event or anything else, please contact me at clvdon@gmail.com

Cheers,
Cecilia

A few quick updates

Latest Happenings in CLV...

- Hallowe'en is tomorrow. I will be paying a visit to each of the units sometime tomorrow evening with a special treat. Hope to catch you guys in your costumes! If you're looking for a Halloween party to go to on campus...Bomber (All ages) and Fed Hall 19+. Both require tickets. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the FEDS Office or at the door (I think). Check out www.feds.ca for more info.

- I'm missing emails from quite a few of my residents. If you can send me a quick Hi from your email to clvdon@gmail. com. that would be much appreciated. Otherwise I'll hunt you down!

- Rangers Hockey Game...this Friday, November 3, 2006. Tickets are $16 for students, includes admission and transportation. They're playing London Knights...big time rivals. Kinda like the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators. Top quality hockey. Definitely worth going. And all the tickets we reserved have been paid for already...so come, bring your friends. :)

- CLV trip to Toronto, Nov. 12, 2006. Tickets are $10..includes return transportation. It's a self-guided tour. Bus leaves CLV at 10am and returns around 7pm. To be confirmed. But keep your eye out for posters for the trip coming to you soon!

- CLV Bomber night..it's in the works. That's all I can say. Should be a blast!

- And in the time that I wrote this...I forgot to eat my cereal. So it's all soggy now. Thought you wanted to know. ;)

Have a great day!
Cecilia

Dinner anyone???

Dinner at your Don's

Yay...ROUND 2!!!! Finally..it's coming. Not telling you what I'm serving...but meat and vegetarian options will be available. You know the drill this time around, bring your own plate, utensils, and cup. I'll provide the food and drinks. So spread the word... I want to see you guys for dinner! Key learning from last time...email clvdon@gmail.com to RSVP. Please RSVP by Nov. 12, 2006.

Oh right so when is this dinner I speak of? Tuesday, November 14, 2006 7pm.

Now when you RSVP, tell me 2 things: 1) You're in or not in. 2) Dinner at My house or the community centre...I realize that my house is a lil tight when we try to cram everyone in...but it's more cozy and a better environment than the community centre. So I want to know whether you guys mind cramming into my house for dinner.

Thanks!
Cecilia

THANK YOU

Just wanna say THANKS to you all who completed an evaluation of me.

I will be discussing the evaluations with my RLC this week and I look forward to hearing your comments.

Cheers,
Cecilia

Sundaes and hot chocolate

Hey everyone!

I was out serving sundaes and hot chocolate yesterday at the community centre but missed many of you unfortunately. If you have time, come drop by my unit one evening and I'd be more than happy to serve you a sundae. I apologize in advance if I'm not there, but if you want, email me ahead of time. Altho I like spontaneity more.

Cheers,
Cecilia

IPODs and Don Evaluations

IPODs and Don Evaluations

...

What do these two have in common? Well if you fill out a Don's evaluation for me, you will be entered in a draw to win one of three IPODs that the Department of Housing and Residences/Residence Life is giving away.

It's pretty simple...go to http://www.hrf.uwaterloo.ca/DonEvals/DonEval_f06.htm

Don Evaluations are available from 12:01am Sunday October 15 - 11:59pm Thursday October 19

Where - click the link above.

What else: You will need your studentID # and your birthdate to access the form.

All your comments and evaluation will remain confidential. Neither myself nor my RLC/boss, Amy, will know who submitted the evaluation. You will only be able to submit the form once. After the form submits, you will be automatically entered in the draw to win an IPOD. The survey will take no more than 10 minutes of your time.

So why do it? Well I'm looking for some honest feedback from you, my residents, about how things are going and on how I am doing as a don. This feedback is used in my job performance appraisal and plays a critical role in determining whether I get rehired or not. It is also your chance to speak up about programming and such without being identified. So if there's something you don't like...or do like, please share it with us.

I can't make each of you fill out an evaluation (altho it'd be nice) but I can only hope that each of you will out of respect for me...for a lack of better word.

Thank you so much!
Cecilia

Updates to the Blog

Hey!

Just wanted to inform you that I made some updates to the blog, in particular details regarding Kim Glo, Rangers Game, and Paint Ball. Unfortunately it has been brought to my attention that the go-karting trip was cancelled because the track had to be torn down.

So make sure you check it out.

Cheers,
Cecilia

PS. See you tomorrow night at the Midterms de-stressor. Don't forget your cup, bowl and spoon.

A special message about Eid Al Fitr from Amr (CLV North Don)

Eid Al Fitr Potluck


Hello Everyone,

As some of you may already know, Muslims are currently celebrating Ramadan. Ramadan is a month in the Islamic calendar where Muslims fast during the day (from dawn until sunset) everyday for the duration of the month. This year, Ramadan started on September 24th, and its last day will be October 23rd.After Ramadan, comes another great event for the Muslim community. This event is called "Eid Al-Fitr" (or "Eid ul-Fitr", or simply "Eid"). This can be translated as "the celebration of breaking the fast". This starts on the first day after Ramadan, and lasts for 3 days. Eid Al-Fitr is a time to come together as a community and to renew friendship and family ties. This is a time for peace for all Muslims in the world.It is a joyous occasion with important religious significance. Happiness is observed at attaining spiritual uplift after a month of fasting. Muslims dress in holiday attire. After attending the special congregational prayer in the morning, worshipers greet and embrace each other in a spirit of peace, love, and brotherhood. Visiting friends and relatives is common.

For more information about Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr, you can refer to the following links:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramadanhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid_ul-Fitr

To celebrate this event, CLV is organizing *"Eid Al-Fitr Potluck"* on *Thursday October 26th, at 6:00 pm*. You are all invited to this event. Come out, congratulate your Muslim neighbors and get to know about their culture. Note that this is a potluck, so you have to bring some kind of food if you are coming. It can be a dish from your home country, a dessert dish, a drink, salad, anything that you can think of, and it does not have to be big or complicated. However, please consider the following:
1 - This is a CLV event, so do no bring any alcoholic drinks please.
2 - As a consideration to our Muslim community, please do not bring a dish that contains pork or alcohol.
3 - Due to the different dietary needs of our residents, please indicate whether your dish is vegetarian or contains meat (and what kind of meat: beef, chicken, etc.), and whether or not it contains nuts (for allergy concerns).

*Here is the event info again:*
*Event:* Eid Al-Fitr Potluck*
Date: *Thursday, Oct 26, 2006*
Time: *6:00 pm*
Location: *CLV Community Centre*

We hope to see you all there. Once again, *everyone who is attending is expected to bring something to contribute*. Please RSVP to Amr (aelhelw@cs.uwaterloo.ca) by email if you are coming (and hopefully you will), and what dish or drink you are bringing.

Thanks,
AmrCLV Don

Midterm De-stressor

Midterms De-stressor

7:30pm at the Community Centre
Sunday October 15, 2006

Are you feeling stressed out? Come for 30 mins or an hour just to relax and enjoy some company. You need a break from your books..if not your eyes do. Meet me in the community centre at 7:30 cuz I'VE GOT A SPECIAL TREAT FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (First Come First Serve);)

You need to bring a cup, a bowl and a spoon to this event. :D

Don't be late. You won't want to miss it.


There's only one way to find out ... you gotta show up.
Cecilia

Naismith Residence Challenge

Big balls and hoops

Ok...so we may have lost in the finals to V1 last time. Don't despair...we can redeem ourselves...Campus Rec is putting on another residence challenge this Friday, October 13 at the Waterloo Men's Game half-time show. This challenge involves shooting or throwing some huge balls into hoops or rings. It's eerily like basketball but with a much bigger ball. We're looking for 9 residents to participate. If our team wins...free pizza party at Boston Pizza! Who doesn't like free food?? Contact me ASAP if you're interested at clvdon@gmail.com. I'll need your name, hometown, program of study.

You won't be caught in the rain this time...unless of course it's raining as you trek over to the PAC..but hopefully not. This will be held in the gym at the PAC.

If you don't want to be a part of this challenge, I still encourage you to come out and watch some exciting basketball. I'll be there this whole weekend for all of the UW Men's games. So come say hi! The more fans we get out the more awesome and fun it'll be!!

Email me pronto! (no athleticism or coodination required)
Cecilia

St. Jacob's Farmers Market

St. Jacob's Farmers' Market


Spots are still available on the bus to go to St. Jacob's Farmers Market.

You will find fresh produce, hand-crafted items as well as some outlet stores at St. Jacob's. Get your ticket now at the Front Desk in the Community Centre. Tickets are $2.

The trip is this Saturday, October 14. Bus leaves at 8:00 and returns to CLV for 12:00pm.

Go check it out. It's a quaint and neat little place. The food is fresh and cheap.

Cecilia

Go-Karting

Janine has organized a trip to Erbsville Go-Karts for her residents this Sunday (October 15, 2006). She has a few spots remaining. If you're interested, please drop by our house to see her or email her.

Cheers,
Cecilia

Kim GLO

Do you like Haunted Houses? Or Haunted Hay Rides?


Or do you want to a spooky/frightening Halloween experience like never before. This will thrill you off your feet.

What: Trip to Kim Glo Farms - Haunted house/hay ride (not recommended for children under 10)
When: Friday October 20, 2006
Attractions: Corn maze, the Barn of Fear, Trail of Darkness
Time: Bus leaves CLV @ 6:30pm and leaves Kim Glo at 9:30pm
Cost: $10 for bus and entry to all 3 attractions

Sign up at the front desk @ community centre.
Check out their site: www.kimglo.com/Halloween.html
All I can say is...it's a scary one...so if you like to be spooked or to spook...it may be worth checking out.

Cecilia

Paintball

CLV goes PAINT-BALLING

Long-awaited but finally here. CLV's going Paint Balling!

The date is October 29, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. It'll cost ~$15-20. (we're still working out the details). So make sure you mark it down on your calendars cuz you don't want to miss out on this spectacularly fun event!

Cecilia

Kitchener Rangers Hockey Game

Wanna catch some hockey fever?

Why not check out the Kitchener Rangers on Friday, November 3 as they play host to the London Knights. The game will be played at the Aud in Kitchener. Transportation will be provided in the cost of the ticket. 39 spots are available on a first come first served basis. Spots are filling up fast!!! So if you're interested, go to the front desk to get your ticket.

Ticket prices (including transportation) are as follows:
Adults (non-students) 18$
Students (with student card) 16$
Children (3-12) 14$
Children under 3 FREE

Bus leaves CLV at 6:30 pm and returns to CLV for 10:30pm.

Email Janine at clv2650@gmail.com if you have questions.


Go Rangers Go!!
Cecilia

Toronto Trip

CLV goes to....

T DOT (aka Toronto!)

Yours truly, Dalton, will be organizing a CLV wide trip to Toronto at the end of November. It will be a self-guided tour.

Check back here later as details are confirmed.


Cecilia

Eit Al-Fitr

Come celebrate the end of Ramadan at CLV.

Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: CLV Community Centre

Check back here for more details as the time nears (~ end of November).

Cecilia

Cooking Lessons

Cooking Lessons
...brought to you by UW Food Services

Are you pressed for time? Want to eat some quick and simple prepared meals? Not sure how to turn on the stove or what a skillet is? Then this may be for you!

UW Food Services is offering cooking lessons at your place. It's free. They provide the materials and will send the chef along. Whether they'll actually feed you after a meal...I'm not sure.

If you're interested in learning how to cook, email me and I can set up a session for a group at your place or mine.

Happy eating!
Cecilia

Recycling

Recycling

Please help the environment and the CLV staff out by throwing only recyclables into the recycling bins. Garbage needs to go into the big garbage bins (they're just opposite the recycling bins). Due to recent problems of having garbage in the recycling bins, the recycling bins are not being picked up by the contractor. This has resulted in Vince, our maintenance/carestaff go-to person picking garbage out of the recycling bins. That's not his job. So please stop throwing garbage into the recycling bins. Be forewarned that if you are caught throwing garbage into the recycling bin, you will receive an educational sanction from Amy the RLC and it's not a good one.

I appreciate you guys helping out. It only takes a few extra minutes to sort what you throw out. On that note, plastic lids from bottles need to be removed and thrown in the garbage (they apparently don't get recycled).

Cheers,
Cecilia

Hey!

How was everyone's Thanksgiving weekend?? Fantastic I hope! I heard about camping, first turkey dinner, Georgian Bay and many other activities. So I hope you guys had fun and relaxed a bit. Midterms have arrived and before you know it...it'll be December! Crazzyy. Did you guys enjoy the open house last week??

Got quite a few things to catch you guys up on...so make sure you check out all the new posts!

Cecilia

Photos for you to enjoy!

Pancake Breakfast

Campfire

Sports Day

BBQ

Dinner chez Cecilia

Hockey Game

The Rangers vs. The Knights
(www.kitchenerrangers.com)

Friday, November 3, 2006
The Aud (in Kitchener)

$15 (Transportation and Admission)

Come watch what Canada's really well known for...hockey! OHL action between the Kitchener Rangers and the London Knights. The OHL is the final step before professional hockey in the NHL or overseas for many of these players. This league is known as Junior AAA hockey and it's worth seeing.

First come first serve. Only 20 tickets are available. If there is a waiting list, more tickets will be ordered. Transportation and admission included. Tickets will be available at the Community Centre shortly. Stay tune!!!

Cecilia

St. Jacob's Farmer's Market

Trip to St. Jacob's!!!
Farmer's Market

Saturday, October 14, 2006
Cost: $2
Time: 8:00am-12:00pm (Meet at the Community Centre for 7:45 and bus leaves St. Jacob's at 11:30)

Sign up will be posted shortly at the community centre. Check it out. Good place to check out. Fresh fruits and vegetable, meat and other vendors. There's also a few outlet stores there.

Cecilia

Homecoming 2006

Reminder...Homecoming is this weekend!

Check out www.homecoming.uwaterloo.ca or one of my older posts. Football game, Volleyball Tournament, Fun Run, Warrior Weekend and other fun events. Fun for everyone!

Cecilia

Clubs Day

Clubs Day
September 28 and 29, 2006

SLC Great Hall

Check out the numerous clubs UW has to offer. You don't have to sign up...just check it out. If you're sold on them, go for it!

Cecilia

Thanksgiving Weekend

October 6-9, 2006
Thanksgiving...aka first and only long weekend of the Fall term

CLV Open House
October 5, 2006 (yes the date is correct)
7:30 - 8:30 pm
CLV Community Centre

Come learn about Thanksgiving. Really though it's another chance to hang out. There'll be traditional desserts for you to enjoy...like pumpkin pie....mmmm pumpkin pie. This event is for all residents in the South community and there are 400 people altogether...so don't be late if you wanna eat.

FED Bus to Ottawa
The Federation of Students offers a bus (not a school bus...but a coach) to Ottawa every Thanksgiving. The bus leaves on Friday 1:30pm and returns on Monday. You'll be dropped off at Carlingwood Mall (a mall in the west end). Cost per ticket is $106 roundtrip and may be purchased online at www.fedbus.feds.ca. You'll need your Watcard and User ID. If you're thinking about checking Ottawa out next weekend or at anytime, come stop by my place or give me a shout and I can give you some ideas.

Oktoberfest
Opens this weekend. There's a bunch of events going on, including parades, a free breakfast on Saturday, and a 5km&10km run. Check out www.oktoberfest.ca for more details.

Cecilia

Some updates...

Hello!

Hope school's going well for all of you. It seems like things are picking up for everyone so be prepared! Can't believe September's almost over! Congratulations to all our international and exchange students! You have survived your first month abroad. Wooo hooo!

Ok...so I've got quite a few updates for you guys. I'll put them in different posts so it's easier for you to read. (And it makes me feel like I'm doing more work). I'm still working on the birthdays and photos from our events. Please accept my deepest apologies for the delay...I'm doing my best.

Read up, get caught up, you'll want to. It's good for you.

Cecilia

On-campus Part Time Job Fair

Part-time Job Fair
September 26, 2006, SLC, 11 am to 2 pm

Hello everyone!

If you're still looking for a job or thinking about working, you should check out the job fair tomorrow, Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at the SLC Great Hall (the area where all the couches are). It's on from 11am to 2pm.

Cecilia

Bike Auction

BIKE AUCTION TODAY

Hey!

I just found out that the bike auction is TODAY, September 20, 2006 at the SLC. It's in the Atrium (the outside part between the SLC and the Math building. It's on at 12:30 I believe. So if you're looking for a bike...check it out.

Cecilia

Mmmm...Delicious!!!

THANK YOU!!!

To all of you who dropped by for dinner! I hope you guys enjoyed it...next time I will try to have more food prepared. ;) I love that so many of you guys came over. Had a blast...made a mess in the kitchen..but it's cleaned up now.

From our dinner tonight...I forgot to mention...we're looking for people to represent CLV in the Tug o' War contest on Saturday...men & women needed. So please don't be shy!

And some great ideas came up for activities for us and also for CLV. I'll keep you posted. They're gonna be awesome! Things are always awesome when you guys take part in them!!! So make sure you come. :) And come by our place when you have time...I love to chat with you guys..and so do my roommates. They're jealous that I have such awesome residents...they really are! As you can tell I don't have much time to chat when I'm cooking dinner...I'll have to devise a better plan for next time.

Have a fantastic night! THANK YOU again!!!!!
Cecilia

Tug of War...

Do you like to pull rope? Or think you're strong??

Then represent CLV at the Tug of War Residence Championships this Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006 7:30 pm during the half time show at the Football game. I need strong women and men to participate in this challenge for a chance to win some food $$ to spend at Front Row (I think). If you want to participate, send me your name, student ID, Hometown, and program & year to clvdon@gmail.com ASAP as I need to send our roster in. I'll be there pulling rope with you...and you've all seen how big I am...so I'm sure you can do better than me!Our first game is against Mackenzie King Village or MKV. If we win, then we tug against Village or REV.

Email me pronto! Limited spots.

Cecilia

PS the football game is played at University Stadium

Dinner anyone???

Dear Units #1 - #25 Residents,

You are cordially invited to dinner chez Cecilia's on Tuesday, September 19, 2006. Dinner will be served at 7pm, unit #45. Please bring your own plate, utensils, and cup. Reservations are not required but would be appreciated by the host. R.S.V.P. at clvdon@gmail.com.

Sincerely,
Cecilia


Ok...that was a lil formal. Here's an informal recap. I'm inviting each one of you (so long as you live in Unit 1 to 25) over to my place for dinner this coming Tuesday, September 19, 2006. If you already have plans, don't worry, we'll do it again later. If you don't have anything to do or want someone to cook you a meal, come on over. I'm doing the cooking; I just need you to bring yourselves and whatever you eat/drink with. Feel to bring over snacks or appetizers or desserts if you'd like. If you guys could do me a great favour of emailing me if you think you'll be coming; I'd appreciate it so I know approximately how much food to make. If you decide to come at the last minute that's totally cool as well. And no I'm not telling you what I'm serving...you'll just have to come and find out.

Hope your classes are going well!

Cecilia

CLV Sports Meeting

Tomorrow, September 13, 2006
8pm at Unit #45

Come all you recreational athletes and sport buffs! We...and by we, I mean Dalton, will be hosting a meeting at our house Sept. 13 at 8pm for you to sign up for a sports team. The three sports offered are volleyball, soccer (football), basketball. We've decided as a Dons team that the residents will have to select among yourselves a captain for each of these teams. Due to our class, don and meeting schedules, we're unable to captain a team for you guys.

Dalton will provide you with more information on that at the meeting.

Make sure you come and if you really can't make it, email Dalton at dalton_clvdon@hotmail.com for more information.

Cool? Awesome,

Cecilia

1st Community Meeting

Tomorrow...September 10, 2006
is our 1st community meeting

Be there! Come meet me (as I haven't met all of you), eat some food, and find out what's shaking in CLV.

Don't miss out...see you all 7pm at the CLV Community Centre!

Cecilia

Homecoming 2006

Saturday, September 30, 2006

Volunteer Opportunities available:

• Homecoming Headquarters Attendants
• Greeters
• Passport Attendants
• Event Supply & Decoration Delivery
• Student/Staff Promotions
• Event Assistants

Volunteer Advantages:

• Cool Homecoming wear
• Meet new people and make new friends
• Snacks and meals while volunteering

Fun Events for everyone:

• 21st Annual 5km AHS Fun Run
• Warriors Volleyball Tournament, Waterloo vs. Quebec, 11am PAC; Waterloo vs. Western 8pm PAC
• Earth Sciences Museum 1:30 to 2:30pm, CEIT
• Warriors Football vs. WLU Golden Hawks, 2pm University Stadium
• Impact UW Expo, 10am to 5pm, DC

For more information, check out http://www.homecoming.uwaterloo.ca

See you there!

Cecilia

FED Bus

Going to Toronto??

Then you may be interested in riding the Fed Bus. Schedule and more information available at http://feds.ca/services/fedbus.html.

Keep in mind:

• Available only to undergraduate students
• Need to present Watcard to board the bus
• Advance ticket purchase required at FEDS Office or online www.fedbus.feds.ca
• Ticket prices $9.00 one way or $17.00 round trip

Cecilia

Job Opportunities with Federation of Students

Check this link out for more information regarding jobs with FEDS:

http://feds.ca/jobs/index.html

Campus Volunteer and Work Opportunities

Looking for Volunteer Work or Temporary Employment???

So school's about to start and you're looking for opportunities to make some $$$ or gain some experience to enhance your resume, right? Check out the sites below to start your job hunt:

Work Study Positions

• For OSAP students
• http://safa.uwaterloo.ca/jobprograms/index.html

Co-op and Career Services, located at Tatham Centre

• Job postings for both co-op and non co-op students
• Visit Tatham Centre for more information

Student Federation (FEDS), located in the Student Life Centre (SLC)

• Various opportunities available
• http://www.feds.ca
• Application forms available at the FEDS office in SLC (across from Tim Horton's)

Library

• Applications available from circulation desk at Dana Porter Library

Athletics, located in Physical Athletics Complex (PAC)

• http://www.athletics.uwaterloo.ca/CampusRec/Jobs/JobsHome.aspx
• Applications available online at website above or in person at reception, PAC Red North entrance

Office of Development and Alumni Affairs (ODAA), located in South Campus Hall (SCH)

• Student Caller positions
• Applications available at reception desk, 2nd floor of SCH
• Apply online at http://alumni.uwaterloo.ca/alumni/secure/call_centre/

Good luck with your job hunt! As I hear about more opportunities I will post them here. So check back often!

Cecilia

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events at CLV

Here are some events we are planning for CLV in September:

• Trip to Walmart/Canadian Tire - Come and purchase your household items. Bus will be available.
• Trip to St. Jacob's
• Trip to Niagara Falls, Ontario

If you have suggestions on activities, places, things, etc. that you'd like to see happen at CLV, please email me at clvdon@gmail.com to let me know.

Cecilia

Sept. 4-8 Events at CLV

CLV Events – September 4th – 8th

Come out and enjoy these free events at your residence! Meet your neighbours and say hi to your Dons! Everyone in South is welcome!

Monday: Movie night in the Community Centre at 8:00 p.m.! There will be delicious free snacks!

Tuesday: delicious pancake breakfast @ the Don's place (Unit 45) at 9:00 a.m.! Please bring your own plate, fork, and cup if you have one! After that, at about 10:30 a.m., anyone who is interested can head up to the University for a campus tour! This will include a stop at the Bookstore and Wat-card office so you can pick your card up (bring identification and any necessary documentation)!

Wednesday: meet at the Don's place (Unit 45) at 8:00 p.m. if you want to head over to Columbia Fields for a campfire. Bring a sweater!

Thursday: meet at the Community Centre at 2:00 p.m. if you want to join in our CLV Sports day! There will be beach volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, soccer, and some snacks!

Friday: BBQ at the Community Centre at 12:00 p.m.! While supplies last, so get there as soon as you can (vegetarian and halal options available)!

See you there!
Cecilia

PS. For more information, check the flyer on the back of your front door.

Stuff to return

Hello!

An envelope was placed into each room before you moved in. The envelope contained information regarding the residence. In it were also two cards: Room Condition (purple) and Emergency Contact (white). Please return the purple card to the front desk at the community centre and the white card to me or one of the other dons at Unit #45 if I'm not home.

I may have a little treat for the first house to return all 4 cards to me. So get yours in ASAP (as soon as possible).

Thanks,
Cecilia

1st Community Meeting

MANDATORY Unit #1-#25 Community Meeting

Sunday, September 10, 2006

CLV Community Centre (in the lounge by the TV)

7:oo pm / 19:00

Please come out to this very important meeting. This will be a great chance for you to meet your fellow residents and myself. We will be discussing upcoming activities to do, what sports to play in Campus Rec, rules and policies of the Residence. There will be free snacks! Bring any questions you have with you...if they can't wait until Sunday...email me now!

See you Sept. 10!

Cecilia

Important Contact Information

Contact Information:

Cecilia Chan
Unit #45
Email: clvdon@gmail.com
Phone: 519.725.2800
Duty Don Phone: 519.502.6976
There's a don on duty from 8pm to 8am every night. Call the Duty Don Phone if you require assistance during this time.

For any emergencies, please call 9-1-1. (Police, fire, ambulance)

Bienvenue/Welcome/Wilkommen/Irashaimase

Welcome to Columbia Lake Village!

Hello everyone!

I'm Cecilia...one of 4 dons in CLV South and the don responsible for units #1 to #25. Many of you have come from far and wide; I hope that you all had a safe journey. I know it was a very long trip for some of you, so make sure you get some much needed rest in the next week.

So basically the purpose of this site is for me to keep you informed about what's going on in CLV and on campus for the next 8 months. There are some exciting plans ahead, including a few trips. So make sure you check this website often.

Upcoming posts will include campus resources, places to look for jobs, important #s you should know.

If you have any comments, suggestion, or need to get in touch with me, please email me at clvdon@gmail.com.

I'm excited that you have arrived and I look forward to meeting each and everyone of you in the upcoming week. Please feel free to drop by at anytime to say hi or ask questions if you want. The dons and I live in Unit #45.

Cecilia :)