Friday Update, August 23, 2024
Attention Please: Volunteers needed | No full meals
Activities Update: Upcoming tours | Theatre outings | Meditation
Upcoming Events: Sunset socials | Member forum
Miscellanea: Frozen meals | Book with us | Submissions
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Attention Please
Volunteers Needed
The Bistro volunteer team urgently needs assistance on Wednesdays, especially on-call help when regular volunteers are absent. If you’d like to contribute some time, please contact Anapaula at anapaula@bhsociety.ca. We’ll provide the training you need.
Chef Najia will be away
We wanted to let you know that during the four weeks between August 27 and September 23, the Bistro will not be offering full meals. However, you can still enjoy our delicious baked goods, freshly made sandwiches, and hot soups. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your support.
Activities Update
Upcoming Tours
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
Queen of Peace Monastery: Oct. 22, $129.
Harrison Bald Eagle Tour: Nov.22, $119.
The Singing Christmas Tree: Dec. 6, $139.
Upcoming tour info | Register
Raise-the-Stage Live Theatre Outings
Our new theatre-going group is already off to a fantastic start. And no wonder: it’s a great chance to take in some of Vancouver’s best live theatre and a great chance to socialize before the show, after the show, or during intermission. We’ve already had lots of eager members signing up for our first offering, “Chickens,” but there are still a few spots left!
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Chickens is a live musical comedy on stage at the Jericho Arts Centre. It’s about Liza, who’s trying to keep the family farm afloat, while her husband Pal throws himself into raising exotic chickens. Meanwhile, in the chicken coop, two roosters and two hens deal with the pressures of egg fertilization, poultry fairs, and the question of flying.)
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To sign up, email Jennifer Petersen at jennia2000@yahoo.com, and please include your full name in the email.
Saturday, Sept 14, at 2 pm. Jericho Arts Centre (JAC). $30. Pay JAC box office directly, informing them that you are a Brock House member.
Meditation & Healing Workshop
Learn about practical spirituality, which includes healing energy, somatic breath release to relax body and mind, and simple meditation to cultivate inner stillness and embrace life. Instructor: Jaya, counsellor and meditation teacher.
Monday, Aug 26, 10:30 to 11:30 am. Free.
Workshop info | Register
Upcoming events
Sunset Socials
Enjoy the sunset, live music, and a glass of wine or beer Tuesday evening outside in the tent, a perfect place to take in our beautiful beach setting. Mingle with friends, listen to the band, and work on your dance moves.
Members $15, non-member guests $20. Tickets available at the door, but register to guarantee a spot.
- Tuesday, Aug 27, 6:30 to 8 pm: 5 Dog Ears
- Tuesday, Sept 10, 6 to 7:30 pm: BH Big Band
- Tuesday, Sept 24, 6 to 7:30 pm: 5 Dog Ears
Social events info | Register
Member Forum
Join us for a one-hour roundtable where you can ask questions and share your ideas and suggestions with our Executive Director, Director of Membership, and other BHS board and committee members. Learn about BHS programs, events and activities, and talk to convenors about their programs. All members are welcome, whether new or longtime. Because we are an organization driven by members, we value your input. Light refreshments will be offered.
Thursday, Sept 5, 10:30 to 11:30 am. Games Room or Zoom. Registration appreciated but not required.
Forum info | Register
Note also that 20-minute Brock House tours are available before and after the Forum at either 11:30 am or 2 pm. To reserve your space, email brockhousemembership@gmail.com.
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
Whether you’re planning a retirement or birthday celebration, a reunion, a bar/bat mitzvah, 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@bhsociety.com.
Friday Update submissions
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