Friday Update, October 18, 2024

Attention Please: Room changes | Cancellations | Membership renewals
Activities Update: Three Canadian Superstars | Monday Travel | Tuesday Lectures | Friday Flicks
Upcoming Events: Dance to the Music
Miscellanea: Seniors Online Support | Submissions 

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Attention Please

Room changes 

• Sing-Along will be in the Begg Room for the rest of the season

• Advanced French Conversation Group 1 moved from the Games Room to the Sun Room on Oct 25

Cancellations

• Romantic Wines of the World has been cancelled

• Computer Drop-in is cancelled on October 21 & 28 

• Jazz band will not be rehearsing in-house on October 23

It’s time to renew your membership for 2025

Fees (including GST): one year $115; two years $220

As we strive to maintain the quality of our programs, services, and facilities, we must address many rising costs, particularly those related to utilities and Vancouver Park Board obligations. We’re grateful for your understanding that this fee increase is absolutely necessary, and we thank you for supporting Brock House Society as we rise to meet this challenge. 

Activities Update

Cohen, Mitchell, and Lightfoot: Three Canadian Superstars 

Mondays, Oct 21 to Dec 2, 1 to 3pm. Halpern Room. Members $125, non-members $140. Six sessions. Registration required.

Monday Travel Series

Oct. 21: Behind the Former Iron Curtain – Hungary & Czech Republic (Alison McNeil)

Contact John Smith at brock.house.point.grey@gmail.com if you 'd like to be added to the Zoom mailing list.

Mondays, 10:30 to 11:30 am. Halpern Room. Free.

Tuesday Lectures 

Oct. 22: A Creative Life Portrayed via Photography

Presented on Zoom by Rick Hulbert, Architect and Photographer. To receive a weekly email reminder and Zoom instructions, contact Allan Strain or Mike at bhtuesdaylectures@gmail.com. 

Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 am. Live in the Halpern Room and on Zoom. Free. Registration not required.

Friday Flicks 

Oct. 18: See How They Run (Com/Myst, 2022, 98 mins, UK/US)

Oct. 25: Marshall (Legal/Bio Drama, 2017, 118 mins, US)

Fridays, 1 pm. Halpern Room. Drop-in. Suggested donation of $2 at the door.

Upcoming Events 

Dance to the Music: a social afternoon

A great opportunity to meet new people and dance to the music of the Brock House Jazz Band, who will be playing popular tunes selected just for you. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just want to hang out and listen to good live music, this is a great way to spend your Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday, October 30 & November 20, 2 to 4 pm, Whittaker Conservatory. Free for members and guests. Registration is recommended, but drop-ins are welcome.

Miscellanea

Seniors Online Support (SOS)

Are You Feeling Down or Anxious? Seniors’ Online Support (SOS) Can Help.

Simon Fraser University is looking for older adults with lived experience of mental health challenges to test an online mental health peer support platform for older adults in British Columbia. You will connect with others who can relate to you, in a safe and supportive environment.

Read this PDF doc or see the Precision Mental Health website for additional information.

Friday Update submissions

Submissions for the Friday Update must be received by noon of the Wednesday preceding publication. Content may be edited for brevity, clarity, and accordance with BHS Style Guides. Send submissions to communications@bhsociety.ca.