Tuesday, March 20, 2012

RJC Update March 20-27

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Auditions for RJC's year-end musical OKLAHOMA are being held this week.

- Friday, March 23 - Term End.  Report Cards will be mailed by Friday, March 30.

- Friday & Saturday, March 23 & 24 - Congratulations to the RJC Boys' Basketball team on winning their Regional Tournament and advancing to HOOPLA this weekend in Regina!  For game times, locations and results check the SHSAA website:   www.shsaa.ca/pages/news.php 

- Sunday, March 25, 11:00 am - The RJC Chorale will be at Hoffnungsfelder Mennonite Church in Glenbush, participating in their Sunday morning worship service.

- Monday-Friday, March 26-30 - Sask Valley Music Festival in Rosthern.  A number of our students are participating in vocal, instrumental and musical theatre classes, including CHORALE and CONCERT CHOIR. 



UPCOMING EVENTS:

- SONRISA Women's Choir Concert, March 31 at 7:00 pm, at Knox United Church (838 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon).  SONRISA is a group of young women who enjoy singing together, many of whom have graduated from RJC.  Together with their conductor, Lynne Driedger Enns, they share remarkable music and generosity of spirit.  Join them at their spring concert at Knox United Church, for an evening of music "the REAL things we LIVE by", featuring a collection of songs and stories from Mennonite, Jewish and South African heritages.  Tickets are $10 (contact Christine at 306 270-2125 or email cmepp@gmail.com).


- Parent / Teacher / Dean Interviews, April 4 (7:00-9:00 pm) and April 5 (1:00-3:00 pm).  


- Easter Holidays, April 6-15.  Classes are finished at noon on Thursday (April 5), with Parent Teacher Interviews following from 1:00-3:00 pm.  Dorms close by 5:00 pm (no supper served), and re-open Sunday, April 15 at 3:00 pm.  


- BUNCHA GUYS  will be presenting their final concert of the season on Saturday, April 14 at Mayfair United Church at 7:30 pm (902 – 33rd Street West, Saskatoon).  Buncha Guys, under the direction of Russ Regier, is a choir of young men, most of whom have graduated or have a connection to RJC.  Come enjoy a great evening with a choir who makes wonderful music together.  Tickets are $5, and are available at McNally Robinson Book Store, the MCC Office on 45th Street, from any of the "guys", or at the door.  An offering in support of Mennonite Central Committee will be taken at the concert.


- RJC/CMU Concert, April 24, 7:30 pmRosthern Junior College Chorale and Canadian Mennonite University Chamber Choir joint fundraising banquet and concert will be held April 24th at Osler Mennonite Church.  Join us for the banquet at 6:00 pm and/or the concert to follow at 7:30 pm.  Reservations are needed for the banquet, but not the concert.  Contact RJC by April 9th to reserve  banquet tickets (306 232-4222 or office@rjc.sk.ca).   Please join us for an inspiring evening of music!  An offering in support of both schools will be taken at the concert.



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Feel free to call the school if you have questions about any of the above items or events.

Please check the RJC website at www.rjc.sk.ca for weekly updates, choir and sports schedules, calendar of upcoming events and other school information.