Friday Update, August 2, 2024
Attention Please: BH closed Aug. 5 | Volunteers needed
Activities Update: Upcoming Tours
Upcoming Events: Member Forum | Sunset Social | 90+ Birthday Tea
Miscellanea: Frozen meals | Book with us | No more puzzle donations | Submissions
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Attention Please
BH Closed Monday August 5
Brock House will be closed this coming Monday for B.C. Day.
Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers for the Bistro on Wednesdays and Thursdays. If you are interested or have questions, email Anapaula, volunteer coordinator, at anapaula@bhsociety.ca.
Activities update
Upcoming Tours
Lakeland Flowers Festival: Enjoy sunflowers, lavender and meadows, lunch at the Greek Island Restaurant, and a stop at Birchwood Dairy farm for fresh ice cream.
Tuesday, August 20th, 7:45 am to 5 pm. $119
Butchart Gardens High Tea: A beautiful, colourful garden with an interesting history and over 1,000 varieties of plants. Browse at your leisure, then enjoy an afternoon tea lunch. Don’t forget to save time for the gift shop.
Wednesday, August 28th, 8:15 am to 7:30 pm. $169
Secret Cove Sunshine Coast: Explore the Sunshine Coast. Visit Davis Bay, an ancient forest, and enjoy lunch at the 5-star Rockwater Secret Cove Resort.
Tuesday, September 17, 8 am to 7:30 pm. Payment: $139
Book upcoming tours
Upcoming events
August 6: Member Forum
Enjoy light refreshments and engage with our Executive Director, Membership Director, board members and activity/program leads. Ask questions, share your ideas, and simply explore new interests. Convenors and activity leaders can learn how to attract more participants and keep current teams engaged. We value input from our members and volunteers, and appreciate your attendance. To take a 20-minute Brock House Tour after the Forum, email brockhousemembership@gmail.com.
Tuesday, August 6, 1 to 2 pm. Free. Halpern Room or on Zoom. Registration is appreciated, but not required.
Member Forum | Register
August 13 & 27: Sunset Socials
August 13 features the delightful music of the Jericho Jazz Trio, which specializes in jazz standards and music of the Great American Songbook. The trio members are Cathie Best (piano and vocals), John Greiner (tenor sax), and Don Ogden (bass), all alumni of large ensembles such as the BH Big Band, the Milleraires Big Band, the Top City RnB Band, and the Sentimental Journey Big Band.
Tuesday, August 13, 6:30 to 8 pm. In the tent. Registration is required.
Aug. 13 Sunset Social | Register
August 27 performers have not yet been confirmed, but you can still register.
Tuesday, August 27, 6:30 to 8 pm. In the tent. Registration is required.
Aug. 27 Sunset Social | Register
August 14: Ninety-plus birthday tea
We are celebrating members who are 90+ years old with a special birthday tea. Each 90+ member is allowed to bring two guests. There will be a presentation of plaques to 100+ year-olds who have been members in good standing for at least five years.
Wednesday, August 14, 1 to 3 pm. Free. In the BH Tent. Registration is required.
Ninety-plus tea info | Register
Miscellanea
Bistro fresh frozen meals to take home
The Bistro team prepares delicious meals and freezes them fresh. You can pick one up at the Bistro and take it home for only $12. How’s that for an easy supper?
Bistro info | Menu
Social event rentals at Brock House
Whether you’re planning a retirement celebration, a reunion, or a celebration of life, there’s no better venue than Brock House. You’ll have a sensational event, and you’ll be supporting BHS. We rent to both members and non-members. Email communications@brockhousesociety.com.
Jigsaw puzzle exchange
Unfortunately, we can’t accept any new donations of puzzles, because we don't have enough space to store them. We’ll let you know when we’re able to handle donations again.
Friday Update submissions
Submissions for the Friday Update must be received by noon of the Wednesday preceding publication. Content may be lightly edited for brevity and clarity. Send submissions to communications@BrockHouseSociety.com.