Friday Update, October 11, 2024
Attention Please: Closed Oct 14 | Winter Fair donations | Membership renewals
Activities Update: Senior Financial Fraud Education | Collage | Tuesday Lectures
Upcoming Events: Happy Hour | Dance to the Music
Miscellanea: Joining lectures via Zoom | Submissions | Joining lectures via Zoom
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Attention Please
Brock House closed Monday, Oct 14 for Thanksgiving
All in-house activities will be cancelled.
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
Senior Financial Fraud Education
In this seminar, you’ll learn about senior-targeted financial exploitation. We’ll discuss the common scams, the impacts on seniors, the importance of reporting fraud, and effective risk mitigation. We’ll also cover the steps to take if you've been scammed. There will be time for questions. Presented by The Gal Senior Care Foundation.
Thursday, Oct 17, 10 to 11am. Activity Room. Free. 1 session. Registration required.
Return to Collage
Unleash your creativity in this free art class. Connect with fellow creatives, learn new techniques, and have fun. All you need to bring is a pair of scissors and your imagination. No experience needed. Drop-ins are always welcome.
Thursdays, Oct 17 to Nov 14, 10 to 11am. Activity Room. Free. Registration required.
Tuesday Lectures
Raising Student Interest in the Fur Trade and Gold Rush, presented by Charles Hou, author, historian, educator, and recipient of the Governor General’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History. Tuesday Oct 15, 10:30 to 11:30 am. Live in the Halpern Room and on Zoom. Free. Registration not required.
To receive a weekly email reminder and Zoom link for upcoming Tuesday Lectures, contact Allan or Mike at bhstuesdaylectureseries@gmail.com and include your membership number.
Upcoming Events
Happy Hour is back!
Drop in for casual conversation and a glass of wine or beer. Linger awhile as you relax and come together in the warm and cozy Oak Room. And why not bring along a friend or two? The more the merrier!
October 15, Tuesday, 5:30 to 7 pm, Oak Room. Free entry. Drop-in.
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’ll play 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.
October 30, Wednesday, 2 to 4 pm, Whittaker Conservatory. Free for members and guests. Registration recommended, but drop-ins welcome.
Miscellanea
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.