RJC Update April 25-May 8

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Wednesday, April 25, 6:00 am - ALSO Guatemala Service Trip left this morning (April 25-May 6).

- Wednesday, April 25, 11:30 pm - ALSO Alabama Service Trip leaves tonight (April 25-May 6).

- Thursday, April 26 - Badminton Conference playoffs continue (from Tuesday).  Thursday's games will be played at RJC. 

- Saturday, April 28 - Badminton Conference playoffs continue.  Winners from Thursday's games play in Martensville.

- Monday-Friday, April 30-May 4 - ALSO SERVICE WEEK for Saskatoon, Edmonton and Calgary groups (Alternative Learning and Service Opportunities). 

   There are two places you can follow ALSO Week updates:

- RJC Service Education Blog - www.rjcservice.blogspot.ca

- RJC Facebook Page - facebook.com/RosthernJC 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- RJC PEACE & JUSTICE COFFEE HOUSE, Thursday, May 10, 7:00 pm - The RJC Peace and Justice Studies Class will be hosting a coffee house at the Station Arts Centre in Rosthern on Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 pm.  It will be an evening of thoughtful, artistic commentary on our society and world. Different students will creatively share their thoughts on different peace and justice issues that we have been studying this term.  Admission is by donation with all proceeds going to the Rosthern Food Bank.  Drinks and snacks will be served.  Everyone is welcome to attend!

- RJC SPRING CONCERT – Wednesday, May 16, 7:30 pm in the RJC gymnasium.  We would be delighted to have you join us for an evening of wonderful music.   Season finale performances by Concert Choir and Chorale will highlight the evening.  Admission is free; a collection in support of the ministry at RJC will be taken during the concert.  Refreshments will follow in the rehearsal hall.   

- VICTORIA DAY LONG WEEKEND, May 18-21.  Thursday, May 17th is the last day of classes before the May long weekend.  Please note that final exams in the Christian Ethics courses will be written on the 17th.  School will be dismissed at 3:00 pm and dorms will be closed at 5:30 pm (no supper served).  The dorms will re-open on Monday, May 21 at 3:00 pm (supper available), and classes will resume Tuesday morning, May 22nd at 8:30 am.

- RJC SPRING CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT, May 26 - Join us at the Valley Regional Park, Rosthern on May 26 for a Texas Scramble golf tournament.  Sign up as a team or individually.  This event also includes a banquet and silent auction at RJC following the tournament.  Information and registration forms can be downloaded from the RJC website at www.rjc.sk.ca or contact rjcgolf@rjc.sk.ca.  Early bird registration is April 27; final golf & banquet reservations must be made by May 17.  All proceeds will go to RJC.    

- ANNUAL RJC STUDENT FUNDRAISING EVENT, May 31 - details to follow.

- PROSPECTIVE STUDENT FAMILY PICNIC at RJC, Sunday, June 3.  Please note that this event was originally scheduled for May 27 (on the calendar you received Opening Weekend).  It has been moved to June 3.  If you would like to attend this event, or know of someone else who would be interested in learning more about RJC, please contact Val White.

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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.

RJC Update April 17-24

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Thursday-Sunday, April 19-22 - RJC Chorale Tour to Alberta (check the website for the itinerary)

- Tuesday, April 24, 6:00 & 7:30 pm - RJC Chorale and Canadian Mennonite University Chamber Choir Joint Fundraising Banquet and Concert at Osler Mennonite Church.  Reservations are not required for the concert at 7:30 pm, but if you are interested in attending the banquet at 6:00 pm there are still a few seats available by reservation.  Please call or email the RJC Office this week for more information or to reserve your complimentary banquet ticket.    An offering in support of both schools will be taken at the concert.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- ALSO SERVICE WEEK (Alternative Learning and Service Opportunities).   Guatemala group (April 25-May 6); Alabama group (April 26-May 6); Saskatoon, Edmonton and Calgary groups (April 30-May 4).

- .RJC SPRING CONCERT – Wednesday, May 16, 7:30 pm in the RJC gymnasium.  We would be delighted to have you join us for an evening of wonderful music.   Season finale performances by Concert Choir and Chorale will highlight the evening.  Admission is free; a collection in support of the ministry at RJC will be taken during the concert.  Refreshments will follow in the rehearsal hall.   

- RJC Spring Classic Golf Tournament, May 26 - Join us at the Valley Regional Park, Rosthern on May 26 for a Texas Scramble golf tournament.  Sign up as a team or individually.  This event also includes a banquet and silent auction at RJC following the tournament.  Information and registration forms can be downloaded from the RJC website at www.rjc.sk.ca or contact rjcgolf@rjc.sk.ca.  Early bird registration is April 27; final golf & banquet reservations must be made by May 17.  All proceeds will go to RJC.    

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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.

RJC Update April 3-16

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Wednesday, April 4, 7:00-9:00 pm & Thursday, April 5, 1:00-3:00 pm - Parent / Teacher / Dean Interviews.

- 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.  

- Monday, April 9 - Deadline to reserve banquet tickets for the RJC/CMU Banquet and Concert on April 24 (see below).  Reservations are not needed for the concert at 7:30 pm, but if you are planning to attend the banquet at 6:00 pm, you do need to reserve seats by Monday, April 9.  Please leave a message on the school answering service (306 232-4222), or email office@rjc.sk.ca to indicate that you are coming.

- Monday, April 16, 8:30 am - Classes resume.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- 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 Chorale Tour to Alberta, April 19-22 (check the website for the itinerary)

- RJC/CMU Concert, April 24, 7:30 pm - Rosthern 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.

- ALSO Service Week (Alternative Learning and Service Opportunities).   Guatemala group (April 25-May 6); Alabama group (April 26-May 6); Saskatoon, Edmonton and Calgary groups (April 30-May 4).

- RJC Spring Concert - Wednesday, May 16, 7:30 pm.

- RJC Spring Classic Golf Tournament, May 26 - Join us at the Valley Regional Park, Rosthern on May 26 for a Texas Scramble golf tournament.  Sign up as a team or individually.  This event also includes a banquet and silent auction at RJC following the tournament.  Information and registration forms can be downloaded from the RJC website at www.rjc.sk.ca or contact rjcgolf@rjc.sk.ca.  Early bird registration is April 27; final golf & banquet reservations must be made by May 17.  All proceeds will go to RJC.    

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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.

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