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June 21, 2024 Friday Update

Published on 6/21/2024

Friday Update, June 21, 2024

Attention Please

Volunteer help wanted

Kitchen

Have you noticed those delicious aromas that greet you when you walk into Brock House? They’re wafting from the BHS kitchen, where volunteers are helping Chef Najia prepare food for the Bistro–and having a great time, judging by the bursts of laughter you often hear. These devoted volunteers would love to have your help. Come join the friendly team! Shifts are available Mon, Tues, and Thurs, 8:30 to 11:30 am.

Contact Joanna Walentowicz at 604-803-5660 or joanna2662@gmail.com.

Frozen Meals

Starting July, our delectable and convenient frozen meals are priced at $12

Call for Donations

Summer Fair, July 13

Our summer fair is fast approaching and we welcome donations for the following:

Men’s or women’s clothing from any era
Fashion, vintage, antique or estate jewellery
Plants and garden items
Toys, games and puzzles
China, crystal, silverware, kitchen ware, serving dishes, glassware
Christmas and other ornaments, holiday items
Unopened gifts such as beauty products
Baby things, children’s books
Art supplies

Consult our In-kind donations page for details:

In-kind donations details

Outdoor furniture

Any gently used lawn or patio furniture, specifically coffee table, couch-style seating, or chaise longue. We would also welcome financial gifts towards their purchase. Drop off at the office, or contact Megan at communications@brockhousesociety.com.

Apple iPad, 2021 or newer

For our computer room. Contact Megan at communications@brockhousesociety.com.

Book donations for the library

Please note that we can ONLY accept the following:

Fiction and mysteries published within the past five years.
Biographies and history.

Please help us handle the intake:

Deliver your donations to the library in person from 9 am–3 pm.
Do not bring more than ten books at one time.
We can’t accept boxes.
We prefer paperbacks to hardcovers.

For more information contact Nadine Baldwin (nbaldwin@telus.net) or Barbara Holder (bholder@telus.net).

All in-kind donations details

Activities Update

Jewelry Crafters

We create jewelry for our own personal use and to sell at the Fairs. Currently we’re doing beadwork and wire wrapping, but the possibilities ahead are endless.

We have formed two sub-groups: Active members, who work together in the Art Room, and Satellite members, who can make jewelry at home. We have room for eight more Active members (up to a maximum of 15), and can take an unlimited number of Satellite members. For more information, email reception@brockhousesociety with “Jewelry Crafters” in the Subject Line. Or drop in to the Art Room any Tuesday morning from 9:30 to noon and check us out.

If you have jewelry supplies to donate, please leave them in the office with a “Crafters” label.

BH Gardeners

What does the Gardeners Group do? Think FOGEES: Fairs, Outings, Gardens, Education, Enjoyable Socials. If you have questions or would like to join us, contact Susan Lamb at bhsgardeners@gmail.com.

More BH Gardeners info

Lectures & Discussions

Wondering what’s upcoming in our Monday Travel, Tuesday Lecture or Wednesday Discussion series? Consult the Lectures and Discussions page on our website for a complete list.

Computer Drop-in

Last session until next fall. Convenors Dave, John or Brian will be standing by in the Computer Room to help with any computer questions, after which they will take a summer break.

Mondays, 1–3 pm. FREE. Registration not required.

We need tech-savvy individuals interested in volunteering. It could be you yourself, or family members, grandchildren, or friends. Contact Brian Luchak at bluchak@gmail.com or Megan at communications@brockhousesociety.com.

Upcoming events

June 25: Sunset Social

An outdoor summer get-together with music and a stunning view of Burrard Inlet. The tent will be set up with plenty of tables, chairs and room for dancing. If you’d like to sit on the lawn, bring a lawn chair. BHS supplies the wine and beer; our liquor license doesn’t allow you to bring your own. Please note that your BHS parking sticker will not be valid in the Jericho Parking Lot.

Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 pm, June 25. Members $15, non-members $20. Please register!

Sunset Social info | Please register

July 13: Summer Fair

The Brock House Summer Fair is one of our premier fundraising events, and essential to our ongoing financial stability.

People from all over Vancouver are invited to this free outdoor event. It’s a happy day of music, refreshments, bargain-hunting, and fun for all ages.

We’ll be selling plants, original artwork, and handcrafted woodwork, jewelry, painted porcelain, and needlecrafts. We’ll also be selling vintage clothing and pre-loved jewelry, books, games and other treasures

Please bring your own bag. Cash or debit preferred.

Saturday, 10 am to 3 pm, July 13. FREE!

Summer Fair poster

July 26: Joan & Dick Stace-Smith Pancake Breakfast

The Pancake Breakfast is held every summer outdoors on the beautiful grounds of Brock House. It’s a relaxed fundraiser for Brock House where you can enjoy friendly company and tasty pancakes made on site according to a traditional Brock House recipe. Everyone is welcome!

Friday, 8:30 am to 10:00 am, July 26. Adults $15 in advance, $20 at the door; children under eight $5.

Pancake Breakfast info | Register

Miscellanea

Art in the House project

Some members of the Friday morning art group are putting together a committee to plan this project. Our purpose is to showcase BH members’ art, and to support BHS fundraising. If you would like to join us, contact Beverly Grice, beverly_grice@telus.net.

Welcome to new members of the Board of Directors

On May 22, the BHS Board of Directors welcomed four new members:

Richard Hankin. Member at large. Sixty years experience in regional planning, latterly as Manager of Regional Parks at Metro Vancouver Regional District.
Philip Neame. Director, Performing Arts. Served as President of the Insurance Institute of BC and on the Executive Committee of the Insurance Institute of Canada. Former concertmaster of the Brock House Orchestra.
Steve Norman. Director, Property Management and Building Maintenance. Worked as industrial psychologist in Canadian telecom. Since retirement, has volunteered in the BHS woodwork shop.
Virginia O’Connell. Director, Marketing & Communications. Career in education, latterly as Director of Early Childhood Development Services of the Government of Nova Scotia. Current chair of the BHS Marketing and Communications Committee.

For a complete list of BHS Board members see:

BHS Board of Directors

Bistro

Relax and enjoy coffee, tea, sandwiches, fresh baked goods, or the daily lunch special in the beautiful Whittaker Conservatory. Members are welcome to bring guests (maximum three). Note that if we can’t serve lunch because of a special event, we will post notices beforehand in the foyer, Bistro, and on our web page. Monday to Friday, 9 am to 3 pm.

Bistro info | Menu

Library book of the week

Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

This week our library is pleased to showcase a new addition to our fiction collection: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. It’s a heart wrenching yet beautiful novel which follows the journey of a teenage girl who survives a plane crash and must rebuild her life finding beauty in the most unlikely places. Can love make a broken person whole?

Book and library info

Reminders

Perfume awareness

The ingredients in fragrances can cause some people to suffer headaches, wheezing, and other reactions—especially if they have asthma or allergies. When we all remember to minimize or forgo our use of fragrance, Brock House will be safe for everyone. Thank you for this kindness.

Book your event at Brock House

Are you planning a special occasion? Would you like to have it in a lovely venue? With specially prepared food and beverages tailored to your event? Then book it at Brock House! You’ll have a wonderful gathering, and you’ll be supporting BHS. We welcome bookings from non-members as well as members. For help creating your perfect get-together, email communications@brockhousesociety.com.

Membership cards

As you enter Brock House, kindly present your membership card to our greeter. Membership cards and parking stickers are available at the office.

Parking Stickers

Please ensure your current parking sticker (orange) is visibly displayed on the inside front window on the driver’s side. If you're an active member and haven't retrieved your membership card and sticker yet, kindly collect them from the office (third floor).

Friday Update: deadline for submissions

Submissions for the Friday Update e-newsletter must be received by 4:30 pm of the Thursday preceding the Friday of publication. If they are received after this deadline, we can’t guarantee that they’ll be published. Send all submissions to communications@BrockHouseSociety.com.

Questions?

Ask our friendly office volunteers:

In person: Third floor of Brock House (take stairs or elevator)
By phone: 604-228-1641
By email: Communications@BrockHouseSociety.com
Mon–Fri: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

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