September December 15-21, 2025
- Monday, December 15
- Tuesday, December 16
- Wednesday, December 17
- Thursday, December 18
- Friday, December 19
- Saturday, December 20
- Sunday, December 21
Monday
12:00 PM: Pasta Monday at the Newman Centre Enjoy fresh pasta cooked by the director of the Newman Centre! A $5 lunch.
1:00 - 2:30 PM: Animal Therapy-Downtown Campus Meet our wonderful Handlers and Dogs, trained to provide you with comfort and stress relief.
4:00 - 6:00 PM: Connect and Unwind Med-1 Social Take a well-deserved break and join MMAC for a chill evening of snacks, board games, and great conversation. Whether you’re looking to relax, meet new people, or learn more about MMAC, this is the perfect space to connect before the break.
6:00 PM: Latkes and Lounge Candle-lighting, crispy latkes, donuts, dinner, and cozy game night, all in one evening! Led by Hillel McGill and Federation CJA’s Shinshinim, this is your chance to soak up the meaning of Chanukah, eat well, and hang out with great people
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Chag Habanot With Carmela Aigen Join Congregation Dorshei Emet as we continue the tradition of honoring Jewish women during Chanukah. Through the text of Eshet Chayil we’ll explore the values and authenticity of women’s contributions to family life and community. Eshet Chayil means “a woman of valor” and is a passage from the Book of Proverbs (31:10–31). We will also light the Chanukah candles together and enjoy latkes and donuts.
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Art Hive Open Studio The McGill Art Hive is a space devoted to making art and community, located within the Healthy Living Annex at the Student Wellness Hub.
5:30 - 6:30 PM: Grand Channukah Outdoor Party with The Chevra. Come Together for Night #3! Let’s dance, celebrate, and ignite the Menorah flames. Register and be entered into our Chanukah Prize Giveaway. Fun for the whole family.
6:00 PM: Hillel BBQ We’re closing the term with a big Chanukah-themed BBQ! Burgers, hotdogs, treats, and Chanukah light.
Don’t miss the final one, limited spots!!
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM: AJE Games & Gelt Spin the dreidel, stack your bets, and win big with chocolate gelt. Bring your own game or choose from one of ours. For young professionals.
Wednesday
12:00 - 1:30 PM: Animal Therapy @Macdonald Campus Come meet our wonderful Handlers and Dogs who are trained in providing you with comfort and stress relief.
5:15 PM: Blue Christmas Taizé at Christ Church Cathedral.
6:00 PM: The Longest Night Service at the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul.
6:15 PM: Advent Study: The Body at Prayer at Christ Church Cathedral.
6:45 - 7:45 PM: Virtual Peer Support Group with the Eating Disorder Centre of SSMU Our virtual support groups are non-directional, non-judgmental, and inclusive. Free, confidential, and open to everyone.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Cooking with Kat: Latkes with a Twist with Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom
Thursday
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Soup and Bagel Lunch at the Newman Centre The inimitable Soup and Bagel has returned to the Centre, so join us at noon every Thursday for a delicious $5 lunch!
1:00 - 2:30 PM: Animal Therapy-Downtown Campus Meet our wonderful Handlers and Dogs, trained to provide you with comfort and stress relief.
5:00 - 7:00 PM: Home Alone Holiday Hang at Mac Sticking around over the Holidays? Need a pick-me-up as finals wind down? Come hang with us! Join the Hub Peer Supporters for a Holiday Hang! We’ll have hot chocolate, snacks, and fun board games with small groups (2–5 players). Meet new friends, relax, and enjoy a warm and welcoming space during this winter break.
5:30 PM: Midweek Advent Service at the Church of St. Andrew & St. Paul with Heather Liddell.
6:30 - 11:00 PM: Young Professionals Chanukah at the Shaar Join Congregation Shaar Hashomayim's young professionals for a cozy evening of latke poutine, Beaver Tails, beer, and good sportsmanship as we celebrate the miracle of Chanukah when the Habs beat the Blackhawks.
Friday
9:30 - 11:30 AM: Montreal for the Holidays: Gingerbread House Contest at Macdonald Campus Take a well deserved break from exams, de-stress, and join ISS and other fellow international students at the Macdonald Campus in the Gingerbread House Contest event as we head into the festivities of the winter season. Come meet new people, grab some treats for breakfast, show off your ginger bread houses and be eligible to win a prize!
10:30 - 11:30 AM: Crepes and Cafe Join us at the Newman Centre every Friday morning at 10:30 for a lovely breakfast of crepes! Crepes are $1 each.
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Art Hive Open Studio The McGill Art Hive is a space devoted to making art and community, located within the Healthy Living Annex at the Student Wellness Hub.
7:45 PM - 10:00 PM: Shabbat Special: Shabbat Chanukah with Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom
Saturday
10:15 AM: Shabbat morning services at Temple Emanu-el-Beth Sholom
10:30 AM: Shabbat morning services with Chabad McGill.
4:00 PM: Carols by Candlelight (Night 1) at the Church of St. Andrew & St. Paul.
Sunday
10:00 - 11:00 AM: Fourth Sunday of Advent at St. John's Lutheran Church.
11:00 AM: Potluck Style Brunch and Rosary with the NCSS at the Newman Centre.
4:00 PM: Carols by Candlelight (Night 2) at the Church of St. Andrew & St. Paul.
Looking for Sunday church services and other recurring faith gatherings on Sundays? Check MORSL's Spiritual Community and Worship Page
