For over 20 years, Niagara College has had a food bank for students in need. In the past, students were provided a bag of food containing various items. After careful consideration of dietary restrictions, food allergies and other various factors, the Niagara College Student Administrative Council (NCSAC) evolved the program into what is known today as the “Nourishing Minds Program.” Students who request help gaining access to food security apply, and then once approved, are provided gift cards to local grocery stores in denominations of $25. The Nourishing Minds Program aims to empower students by giving them the ability to select their own food and assists in removing the stigma associated with traditional food bank systems. Financial Aid, Counselling, Student Services, Health Services and the International Department staff who interact with students through daily interactions, social media, emails or meetings, determine the need of the student and a Nourishing Minds Program request form is completed. The signed request is presented to the NCSAC office and the student given the gift card. The service is done confidentially and has helped many Niagara College students. The program is funded by a collection of donations made to the NCSAC by generous community members and students.

Parking for this event is free.

For Tickets please contact the Sip & Stretch team at: sipnstretch2018@gmail.com or (905) 641-2252 ext. 4104

Address: 3290 Ninth Street, St. Catharines ON, L2R 6P7 Driving Directions: Niagara Falls: Take the Third Street cutoff. Turn left onto Third Street and keep going until you come to Fourth Avenue. Turn right on Fourth Avenue and keep driving until you come to Ninth Street. Turn Left on Ninth Street. Rockway Vineyards is on the right hand side approximately 2 km up the road. In St. Catharines: Take Fourth Avenue, Turn left. We are 1 km. down Ninth Street on the right OR Take Pelham Road to Ninth Street, Turn right. We are 1km. down Ninth Street on the left. From Lincoln: Take King Street to Ninth Street, Turn right. We are 1 km. down Ninth Street on the right. From Toronto: Take Jordan Road cutoff.Turn right on Jordan Road and follow the road until it ends at Regional Road 81.Turn left (east), and follow RR81 until Ninth Street. Turn right (south) on Ninth Street, Rockway Vineyards will be on the right approximately 1-2 Km up the road.

There will not be an ATM available to the event. We suggest all guests provide cash for any transactions. Debit/credit purchases are only available to be made in the Rockway Wine Shop

Due to the nature of this event, tickets will not be available to be purchased at the door.

Sip & Stretch is a 19+ event. Proper government issued I.D is required for all guests attending the event.

We ask that all guests dress comfortably for the yoga class. It is recommended that all guests bring their own yoga mat.

You are more than welcome to bring your own water bottle. There will be a water filling station available to all guests.

Yes there will be change rooms available at the venue for any guests who need to change prior to the yoga class. Guests are more than welcome to use the bathrooms for changing purposes as well.

Our yoga teacher for the night is Alicia Pettey from Hamilton. Alicia has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and teaching for two. She has a passion for individualizing her yoga sessions, creating a safe and fun environment to practice new or challenging sequences.

Yes there will be vegetarian and gluten free options available. May contain traces of nuts.

Wine will not be the only drink available at the event. There will be a cash bar offering beer and mixed drink options as well.

All guests do not need to participate in the yoga class to attend Sip & Stretch. We suggest that when purchasing your tickets you note that you will not be participating in the yoga class so we can optimize on available spots.

Did you love the wine offered during your complimentary wine tasting? Well, you are in luck! The wine shop will remain open until 9:00pm for guests to purchase their favourite wine.