Spring Reunion 2013

All Reunion Events

Trinity’s Spring Reunion is a unique and special event for the College and our alumni. Each year, hundreds of alumni come from abroad and from down the street to reconnect with their classmates, see old friends and meet new ones. Our longest standing alumni have a chance to meet some of our students and newest graduates. The familiar buildings offer a warm homecoming while the new additions and recent changes are reminders of the new generation and our collective future as the Trinity family. All of this and great food too!

Though this year’s honoured years end with 3’s and 8’s, ALL alumni are welcome to join us at our signature events. The Garden Party will be even more special this year as we celebrate in the newly renovated Strachan Hall. The St. Hilda’s Luncheon speaker Tanya Heath-Brimont (9T3) is coming from Paris to talk about Inventive Inspiration and Building a Business of Shoes, and the archives and library will be displaying pieces of our history for all to see.

For the anniversary years, many of your year reps have organized events just for your year. Dinners, cocktail parties, pub nights and even parties generously hosted in the homes of your classmates – food, fun and fond memories are what makes Trinity Spring Reunion so special. For everyone else, you don’t need a five year anniversary to come back to the College – we can’t wait to see you!

Below is the list of events planned so far. Check back often to see what your year reps will plan!

Friday, May 31, 2013
9:30  to 11:30 a.m.
mmmmmmmmmmm		 University of Toronto Chancellor's Circle Medal Ceremony for 3T8, 4T3, 4T8, 5T3 & 5T8. The University of Toronto awards medals to members of these honoured years.  Convocation Hall. Invitation to the ceremony comes from the University.
Noon – 2 p.m. 4T3, 4T8 & 5T3 Lunch.  Combination Room. $25/person includes wine with lunch.
4 – 6 p.m. University of Toronto 50th Anniversary for 6T3.  Reception at 4 p.m.; Ceremony at 5 p.m.; Convocation Hall.  Invitation to the ceremony comes from the University.
5  - 7 p.m. 5T8 Cocktail Reception with Viewing of the Green Roof. Come see how well the Green Roof is flourishing.Drinks, appetizers and the opportunity to see what's blooming. $20/person. Rigby Room and Green Roof, St. Hilda's College.
5  - 7 p.m. 7T3 Cocktail Party in the JCR. Snacks and cash bar.
6 p.m. 8T8 Get-Together at the Oxley Pub.  Come by after work and catch up with other 8T8s in a relaxed British pub setting. 121 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto. Individual tabs.
6:30 p.m. 6T3 50th Anniversary Dinner & Gold Spoons Ceremony. Strachan Hall, Trinity College. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. (cash bar); buffet dinner at 7:30 p.m.; $75/person includes wine with dinner. Registration is required in advance
6:30-10 p.m. 7T8 Party at Mary Hallward's Home. The theme is ‘Margaritaville’ so wear your favourite Hawaiian shirt. Drinks and “heavy” hors d’oeuvres. Email Mary to confirm attendance and get the address.  (A 10 minute walk from Yonge and Bloor/seven minute walk from the Rosedale subway station.) Please RSVP directly to Mary at: mhallward@icloud.com
8 p.m. 0T8 Dinner at Koyoi Restaurant. Let’s catch up with each other in the environs of this highly-rated and authentic Japanese restaurant bar. 2 Irwin Ave. Individual bills.
  Year Reps are still planning events. Stay tuned for updates!

 

Saturday, June 1, 2013
  7T8 Golf Event. Please contact Paul Greenhalgh if you would like to play golf at paul@bvs.ca
11:30 a.m.    
mmmmmmmmmmm           		 St. Hilda's Reception & Luncheon. Reception and full lunch with wine. Tanya Heath-Brimont, 9T3 will talk about Inventive Inspiration and Building a Business of Shoes. $25/person.  Melinda Seaman Dining Hall, St. Hilda’s College. 
2 p.m.    Alumni Association Annual General Meeting & "Come Back to the Classroom."  Find out about the activities of your alumni association and changes at the College. Followed by a lecture by Trinity Fellow, Prof. Sali Tagliamonte, Department of Linguistics on The Ontario Dialects Project: Why Does Language Change and How? George Ignatieff Theatre.
2 – 6 p.m.  Archives Exhibit. Divinity Common Room. A unique opportunity to see some fascinating items from the Trinity Archives -- you may even see yourself!
3:45 p.m. Rare Books in the Graham Library. Linda Corman, Nicholls Librarian, will present Three Centuries of Flora and Fauna in the Rare Book Collections of the John W. Graham Library. Meet in the Saunderson Rare Books Room, John W. Graham Library. 
4:15 p.m. Rehearsal for Evensong. John Tuttle, Director of Music, invites anyone interested to take part in a rehearsal and then sing for Evensong at 5:30 p.m.  All years are invited. Meet in the Chapel.
4:15 – 5:15 p.m.         Afternoon Tea. The Provost’s Lodge. The classes of 3T8, 4T3, 4T8, 5T3 and 5T8 are invited to Afternoon Tea with Provost Andy Orchard.
5:30 p.m. Evensong. Trinity College Chapel.
6 – 8:30 p.m. The Garden Party. Strachan Hall and the Quadrangle.
Fabulous buffet-style food stations provide a light dinner with international hot and cold entrees, cheeses, and desserts. A chance for all years to get together in the newly restored Strachan Hall. Not to be missed! Rain or shine. $25/person. Cash bar.
8:30 p.m. 6T8 Party at Michael and Sheila Royce's Home
8:30 p.m. 7T8 Drinks at "The Roof" Park Hyatt Hotel, 4 Avenue Road. Cash bar, Just show up!
8:30 p.m. 0T8 Cocktails at the Hyatt Rooftop Lounge. An informal gathering of classmates and friends. 4 Avenue Road. Individual bills.
8:30 p.m. 9T3 Gathering at Harbord House. A chance to catch up with 9T3ers in a relaxes, casual setting. 150 Harbord Street. Individual tabs -- no cover.
8:30 0T3 at the Duke of York. Trinity 0T3 members and friends are invited to gather at one of your favourite haunts. 39 Prince Arthur Ave. Individual bills
9:30 p.m. 0T8 Returns to the Scene of the Crime. Trinity 0T8 members and friends are invited to keep the party going and gather at one of your favourite haunts. 39 Prince Arthur Ave. Individual bills.
  Year events as planned.

 

Sunday, June 2, 2013
11:30 a.m.  
mmmmmmmmmmm		 5T8 Brunch at Helen & John Shaw's Home. Address and directions will be provided upon registration. $40/person
11:30 a.m.    6T3 Lunch & Garden Party at Jack Whiteside's Home. Address and directions will be provided upon registration.. 
Noon 0T8 Farewell (for now) Brunch at Mother's Dumplings. Trinity 0T8 members and guests are invited to gather for an informal brunch at the best dumpling restaurant in the city. 421 Spadina Ave. Individual bills.
  Year events as planned.

Spouses and partners are welcome at all functions. 

Accommodation

Accommodation for men and women is available at Trinity and St. Hilda’s College.  Come into residence if you can.  We have a Reunion rate of $50 per night, single occupancy.  If you want to book a residence room please e-mail: alumni@trinity.utoronto.ca  or reply on the enclosed form.