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October 04 Friday Update

Published on 10/4/2024

Friday Update, October 4, 2024

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Attention Please

Renew your membership starting Nov 1

Current members can renew their membership for 2025 starting on Nov 1, 2024.

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.

Board Minutes

Minutes of the September 4 Board meeting (PDF) have been posted.

Tent coming down!

Outdoor programs will move in starting Oct 4

Zumba class participants working out in the Whittaker Conservatory.

Room Changes:

Balance, Posture, & Strength moves to Activity Room
Folk Singing group moves to Begg Room
Move to Music moves to Whittaker Conservatory
Social Bridge moves to Art Room and Begg Room (alternating)
Stretch & Strength moves to Activity Room
Zumba Gold moves to Whittaker Conservatory

Brock House closed Monday, Oct 14 for Thanksgiving

All in-house activities will be cancelled.

Activities Update

Changes and cancellations

SAGE: Learning Together series has been cancelled.
Zumba Gold class from Friday October 11 has been cancelled.
Romantic Wines of the World will start on October 24 and end on Nov 21. Thursdays, 2 to 3:30 pm. Halpern Room. $150 for members; $170 for non-members. Registration required.

Monday Travel Series

Copenhagen and the Coast of Norway, given by Hilda Wiebe. Monday, Oct 7, on Zoom. Contact Rose at travel@bhsociety.ca to receive a weekly email with details about upcoming presentations.

Tuesday Lectures

Stanley Park’s Legacy of Trees, with Nina Shoroplova, author, historian, and photographer. Tuesday Oct 8, 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.

DNA is not our destiny

Ready to take control of your health and learn how to unlock your potential? In two interactive lectures, Donna Webb will present recent research on ageing, epigenetics, and health. The choices we make, for example what we eat and how we move, can influence our genes, impacting our health and even our children’s futures. Discover how lifestyle can empower you to live a vibrant life well into your nineties and beyond.

Mondays, Oct 16 & 23, 1 to 3 pm. Activity Room. Free. Registration required.

UBC Golden Voices: new multilingual UBC student initiative for seniors

UBC bilingual students who speak Cantonese, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin (and more) have formed a new club, “UBC Golden Voices,” which offers programs to enhance the lives of seniors who face language barriers. In this presentation, Anisha Biswas will talk about those programs, which include interpretation services, music performances and letter-writing. If you’re interested in languages or other cultures, you’ll want to attend this lecture.

Monday October 7. 12:45 to 1:45 pm. Halpern Room. Free. Registration required.

Upcoming Events

Raise the Stage Theatre Group

We meet up at local theatres to attend shows, mingle and chat. Then we might head out for drinks or a bite to eat. Our next show is the musical Jersey Boys, Saturday, Oct 12, 3 pm, at the Stanley Theatre, 2750 Granville St. Kindly note that you need to book your own seat through the theatre box office.

Contact Jennifer at jennia2000@yahoo.com to join us for this or any future show that interests you. We’ll email you the latest scoop on upcoming shows.

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. Drop-ins available.

Miscellanea

A friendly place to be

We can all make sure that everyone who comes to Brock House feels included. If you notice someone who seems a bit lost or lonely, please take a moment to greet them. A small gesture can make a big difference in helping new members feel comfortable.

Website quick tip: How to log in

Go to the BHS home page and click on Member Login:

Enter your username and password.
Then click Login.

If you don’t know your username and/or password, click the button “Forgot My Username/Password.”

In the box that pops up, enter your email address and first name. The BHS office will send you your username and password.

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