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Step aboard history! 
The Great Lakes Museum’s S.S. Keewatin — the world’s only remaining Edwardian-era passenger steamliner — officially launched its second season of tours on May 11, 2025. Built in 1907, this magnificent vessel attracted over 23,000 visitors in 2024 and continues to captivate guests with its elegance, legacy, and maritime stories.

Three guided tours are available:

• 75-minute Premium Experience: Access to all available passenger and crew areas
• 45-minute Essentials Experience: Main passenger areas - perfect for families
• 30-minute Engine Room Experience: Explore the boiler room and original steam engines

All tours include personal headsets.

You can book tickets in advance at greatlakesmuseum.ca/buy-tickets. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Important Information About Accessibility
The S.S. Keewatin is not an accessible ship. Gangways, multiple steep stairways, and narrow passages prohibit the use of mobility devices and strollers. Passengers must be physically fit enough to stand for the length of the tour and navigate tight quarters, stairways, and uneven surfaces. The Museum galleries are fully accessible, and the washrooms are partially accessible. Registered dog guides and service animals are welcome.

The Queen's Emotions and Risky Behaviour in Youth (QuERBY) Lab is currently recruiting adolescents aged 13-19 for a study that seeks to better understand suicide risk in this age group. This study has been approved by the university's ethics board (TRAQ # 6038354).

To be eligible for this study, you must:

1. Be 13 to 19 years old
2. Had recent suicidal thoughts
3. Be able to read and write fluently in English
4. Have access to a laptop or computer with access to WiFi and Zoom
5. Have access to a Smartphone with a reliable data plan or access to WiFi
6. Have 20/20 or corrected vision
7. Have a parent/guardian who is willing to provide informed consent and be an emergency contact (for those below 15 years old)
8. Provide an emergency contact (for those 15 years old and above)

Participants will receive an Amazon e-gift card or SONA credits to thank them for their time and contribution to our study. 

Please contact us at querby@queensu.ca to express interest or for more information.

You're Invited to the Italo-Canadian Club of Kingston's "Raise the Roof" Steak BBQ Fundraiser 🥩

Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025

Time: Doors open at 11:30 AM | Lunch available from 12:00–2:00 PM

Location: Outdoors at the Club (weather permitting) 1174 Italia Lane, Kingston

RSVP & Advance Payment Required

TICKET PRICES: $55 General Admission | $50 for ICC Members | $20 Kids aged 6-10 | Kids 5 and under FREE 👦 

*Kids Meals will consist of a hamburger and sides.

(Prices include Tax!)

Ticket deadline: August 1st, 2025

We need your help! Join us for a sizzling summer afternoon to help raise funds to fix our roof! 

We're firing up the grill for a delicious steak BBQ, paired with a buffet of hearty sides: buns, baked potatoes, vegetables, fresh salad, fruit and desserts.

Relax and enjoy the atmosphere with a drink in hand— glasses of house wine and domestic beer will be available for just $5 at the bar! 🍷 🍺

Don't miss this chance to enjoy great food and company, while showing your support for our cherished not-for-profit Club.

Don't forget to reserve your spot by August 1!

Step aboard history! 
The Great Lakes Museum’s S.S. Keewatin — the world’s only remaining Edwardian-era passenger steamliner — officially launched its second season of tours on May 11, 2025. Built in 1907, this magnificent vessel attracted over 23,000 visitors in 2024 and continues to captivate guests with its elegance, legacy, and maritime stories.

Three guided tours are available:

• 75-minute Premium Experience: Access to all available passenger and crew areas
• 45-minute Essentials Experience: Main passenger areas - perfect for families
• 30-minute Engine Room Experience: Explore the boiler room and original steam engines

All tours include personal headsets.

You can book tickets in advance at greatlakesmuseum.ca/buy-tickets. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Important Information About Accessibility
The S.S. Keewatin is not an accessible ship. Gangways, multiple steep stairways, and narrow passages prohibit the use of mobility devices and strollers. Passengers must be physically fit enough to stand for the length of the tour and navigate tight quarters, stairways, and uneven surfaces. The Museum galleries are fully accessible, and the washrooms are partially accessible. Registered dog guides and service animals are welcome.

The Queen's Emotions and Risky Behaviour in Youth (QuERBY) Lab is currently recruiting adolescents aged 13-19 for a study that seeks to better understand suicide risk in this age group. This study has been approved by the university's ethics board (TRAQ # 6038354).

To be eligible for this study, you must:

1. Be 13 to 19 years old
2. Had recent suicidal thoughts
3. Be able to read and write fluently in English
4. Have access to a laptop or computer with access to WiFi and Zoom
5. Have access to a Smartphone with a reliable data plan or access to WiFi
6. Have 20/20 or corrected vision
7. Have a parent/guardian who is willing to provide informed consent and be an emergency contact (for those below 15 years old)
8. Provide an emergency contact (for those 15 years old and above)

Participants will receive an Amazon e-gift card or SONA credits to thank them for their time and contribution to our study. 

Please contact us at querby@queensu.ca to express interest or for more information.

August 16, 5p-7p, $20 pp, this includes BBQ Chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, green salad, roll and dessert. Call today to reserve at 613-449-4744.

Chris Koster is an experimental singer-songwriter from Kingston, Ontario, known for his genre-blending sound and bold creativity. Drawing inspiration from artists like Trent Reznor and The Beatles, Koster seamlessly shifts from introspective pop melodies to high-energy metal. A true solo artist in the spirit of Prince and Gary Numan, he performs, produces, and creates it all—on keyboard, guitar, and vocals. Tickets are $25 and are available at the Club or call (613) 542-8152 to purchase by credit card.

Step aboard history! 
The Great Lakes Museum’s S.S. Keewatin — the world’s only remaining Edwardian-era passenger steamliner — officially launched its second season of tours on May 11, 2025. Built in 1907, this magnificent vessel attracted over 23,000 visitors in 2024 and continues to captivate guests with its elegance, legacy, and maritime stories.

Three guided tours are available:

• 75-minute Premium Experience: Access to all available passenger and crew areas
• 45-minute Essentials Experience: Main passenger areas - perfect for families
• 30-minute Engine Room Experience: Explore the boiler room and original steam engines

All tours include personal headsets.

You can book tickets in advance at greatlakesmuseum.ca/buy-tickets. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Important Information About Accessibility
The S.S. Keewatin is not an accessible ship. Gangways, multiple steep stairways, and narrow passages prohibit the use of mobility devices and strollers. Passengers must be physically fit enough to stand for the length of the tour and navigate tight quarters, stairways, and uneven surfaces. The Museum galleries are fully accessible, and the washrooms are partially accessible. Registered dog guides and service animals are welcome.

The Queen's Emotions and Risky Behaviour in Youth (QuERBY) Lab is currently recruiting adolescents aged 13-19 for a study that seeks to better understand suicide risk in this age group. This study has been approved by the university's ethics board (TRAQ # 6038354).

To be eligible for this study, you must:

1. Be 13 to 19 years old
2. Had recent suicidal thoughts
3. Be able to read and write fluently in English
4. Have access to a laptop or computer with access to WiFi and Zoom
5. Have access to a Smartphone with a reliable data plan or access to WiFi
6. Have 20/20 or corrected vision
7. Have a parent/guardian who is willing to provide informed consent and be an emergency contact (for those below 15 years old)
8. Provide an emergency contact (for those 15 years old and above)

Participants will receive an Amazon e-gift card or SONA credits to thank them for their time and contribution to our study. 

Please contact us at querby@queensu.ca to express interest or for more information.

Step aboard history! 
The Great Lakes Museum’s S.S. Keewatin — the world’s only remaining Edwardian-era passenger steamliner — officially launched its second season of tours on May 11, 2025. Built in 1907, this magnificent vessel attracted over 23,000 visitors in 2024 and continues to captivate guests with its elegance, legacy, and maritime stories.

Three guided tours are available:

• 75-minute Premium Experience: Access to all available passenger and crew areas
• 45-minute Essentials Experience: Main passenger areas - perfect for families
• 30-minute Engine Room Experience: Explore the boiler room and original steam engines

All tours include personal headsets.

You can book tickets in advance at greatlakesmuseum.ca/buy-tickets. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Important Information About Accessibility
The S.S. Keewatin is not an accessible ship. Gangways, multiple steep stairways, and narrow passages prohibit the use of mobility devices and strollers. Passengers must be physically fit enough to stand for the length of the tour and navigate tight quarters, stairways, and uneven surfaces. The Museum galleries are fully accessible, and the washrooms are partially accessible. Registered dog guides and service animals are welcome.

The Queen's Emotions and Risky Behaviour in Youth (QuERBY) Lab is currently recruiting adolescents aged 13-19 for a study that seeks to better understand suicide risk in this age group. This study has been approved by the university's ethics board (TRAQ # 6038354).

To be eligible for this study, you must:

1. Be 13 to 19 years old
2. Had recent suicidal thoughts
3. Be able to read and write fluently in English
4. Have access to a laptop or computer with access to WiFi and Zoom
5. Have access to a Smartphone with a reliable data plan or access to WiFi
6. Have 20/20 or corrected vision
7. Have a parent/guardian who is willing to provide informed consent and be an emergency contact (for those below 15 years old)
8. Provide an emergency contact (for those 15 years old and above)

Participants will receive an Amazon e-gift card or SONA credits to thank them for their time and contribution to our study. 

Please contact us at querby@queensu.ca to express interest or for more information.