Friday Update, August 9, 2024
Attention Please: Pancake Breakfast Thank you
Activities Update: Upcoming Tours
Upcoming Events: Sunset Social | 90+ Birthday Tea | Happy Hour
Miscellanea: Frozen meals | Book with us | Submissions
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Attention Please
Pancake Breakfast
A heartfelt thank you to our Pancake Breakfast volunteers and to everyone who participated in our favourite fundraising event. We extend our gratitude to our sponsors, Stong’s Market and Bean Around the World, for their support in making the event a success. Over 120 attendees came and enjoyed our famous secret-recipe pancakes and golden syrup. Special thanks to the organizers, Peter Scott and Christine Chou, for their dedication and hard work in planning and preparing the event.
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. $139
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Upcoming events
August 13 Sunset Social
Jericho Jazz Trio
Specializing in jazz standards and tunes from the Great American Songbook, Cathie Best (piano and vocals), John Greiner (tenor sax) and Don Ogden (bass) are alumni of large ensembles such as the BH Big Band, Milleraires Big Band, Top City RnB Band and Sentimental Journey Big Band. Enjoy the sunset and a glass of wine or beer while you mingle with friends, listen to live music and work on your dance moves. Sunset Socials are outside in the marquee, a perfect place to take in our beautiful beach setting.
Tuesday, August 13, 6:30 to 8 pm, in the tent. Members $15, non-member guests $20. Tickets available at the door, but register to guarantee a spot.
Coming Sunset Socials
August 27, 6:30 to 8 pm. (5 Dog Ears)
September 10, 6 to 7:30 pm. (BH Big Band)
Tuesday, September 24, 6 to 7:30 pm. (5 Dog Ears)
Social events info | Register
August 14: Ninety-plus birthday tea
We are celebrating BHS members who are 90+ years old with a special birthday tea. 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. Each 90+ member is allowed to bring two guests. Registration required.
Ninety-plus tea info | Register
August 20: Happy Hour
Come to the Oak Room to chat, unwind and meet people in a relaxed setting. Friends, neighbours, and family are welcome, so bring a guest or two. Wine and beer $6, soft drinks $3.
Tuesday, August 20, 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Free.
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 events@brockhousesociety.com.
Friday Update submissions
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