Friday Update, November 22, 2024

Attention Please: New Member Welcome | New Payment Options | Food hamper donation | Lost & Found
Call for Volunteers:Friday Flicks | Computer Drop-in | Marketing & Communications
Activities Update:Mon. Travels | Tues. Lectures | Wed. Discussions | Friday Flicks | Blue Christmas
Upcoming Events:Winter Fair
Miscellanea:Peake Feast To Go | Submissions

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Attention
New Member Welcome Event postponed

Originally scheduled for Wednesday, November 27, the event is now set to Tuesday, February 11.

Credit card transactions are back
…and we have a new option: e-transfers!

Once again, you can pay for your BHS transactions with your credit card — and we thank you for your patience while we resolved the problem. The other good news is that you now have a brand new option: you can pay by e-transfer. Send e-transfers toaccounting@bhsociety.ca.

Food Hamper donation

In Brock House, we cherish community and encourage the spirit of sharing. We will be collecting non-perishable foods to donate to Collingwood Neighborhood House Society and Kingsway Continental Building, two organizations suggested by BHS Chef Najia Elacel, who provides meals to them throughout the year. Please place your donations in the box beside the Christmas tree in the foyer. Cash donations for holiday meals for the community are also very much appreciated.

Lost & Found

Have you forgotten a bottle of water, a sweater, or even lost money or jewelry? It is waiting for you! Please go to our office on the third floor and give a description of the item you lost to get back your belongings.

Kindly note that since our space is limited, all unclaimed items will be donated by the end of the year.

Calls for Volunteers
Friday Flicks

The Friday Flicks group is looking for a new convenor. Whether you are a novice or seasoned cinephile, this is your chance to dig into the seventh art and propose some great movies for members to enjoy. Help preserve the lovely tradition of bringing film lovers together on Friday afternoons. Emailanapaula@bhsociety.cato volunteer.

Computer Drop-In

If you are skilled with computers and mobile devices, consider becoming a volunteer for the Computer Drop-In program, where you will help fellow members get familiar with their devices and updates. To volunteer, email Anapaula atanapaula@bhsociety.ca. Note that the Computer Drop-In is on hold while the room formerly called the Computer Room (now called the Meeting Room) is being used by Winter Fair volunteers.

Marketing and Communications Committee

We’re looking for volunteers who want to support Brock House and who have skills and experience related to marketing, communications, writing, editing, and/or social media platforms.

Social media platforms Our goal is to help build effective communication in order to raise awareness of BHS activities both internally and externally, to build relationships with our community and supporters, and to reach new audiences.

What do we do?

• Help raise awareness of our events, programs, and values.

• Help plan communication strategies that drive awareness and engagement.

• Provide guidance and support to other committees, Brock House staff and the Board of Directors.

• Collaborate with other BHS committees to ensure consistent, stimulating messaging.

Please do contact Virginia O’Connell, Committee Chair atvirginiaa.oconnell@gmail.com.

Activities Update
Monday Travel talks, Nov 25
Botswana and Kenya

The Travel Series is pleased to present Diane Reesor, presenting via zoom from Arizona with a talk titled “Botswana's Okavango Delta, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Samburu, Kenya”. Contact John Smith atbrock.house.point.grey@gmail.comif you 'd like to be added to the Zoom mailing list.

Mondays, 10:30 to noon. Halpern Room and via Zoom. Free.Drop in.

Tuesday Lecture, Nov 26
Indigenous History and Inuit Art

Presented on Zoom by Guillaume Pelletier, La Guild Craft, Museum of Montreal. To receive a weekly email reminder and Zoom instructions for the Tuesday lecture series, contact Allan Strain or Mike atbhtuesdaylectures@gmail.com.

Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 am. Live on Zoom. Free.

Discussion Series, Nov 27
What can be done about the rise of fascism?

Wednesdays, 10:30 am to noon, drop-in the Halpern Room. Free.

Friday Flicks

Nov 22: The Miracle Club
Drama/Humour, 2023, 90 mins, Ireland/UK

Nov 29: I Called Him Morgan

Drama/Documentary, 2016, 92 mins, Sweden/US

Fridays,1 to 3 pm. Halpern Room.Free. No registration required.

Blue Christmas
Grief and the holidays

Let's talk about the challenges of grieving during the holidays, and explore ways to cope with the extra emotions that this time of the year may bring. If you're missing a loved one, or if you're worried about someone who has recently experienced loss, you're not alone and they aren’t either. Christa Ovenell will offer practical tips, and create a supportive space to help you navigate this difficult time. This lecture is open to members and non-members alike.

Thursday, December 05. 10:30 am to noon. Halpern room. 1 session. Members $30 Non-members $40.Registration required.

Upcoming Events
Brock House Annual Winter Fair

Saturday, Nov 23, 10 am to 3 pm. Whittaker Conservatory. Free for members and guests.

Miscellanea
Peake Feast To Go

You can also order other sides and holiday treats. Check out Peake’sholiday offeringsand pre-order by emailinginfo@peakeofcatering.com!

Place orders by 3 pm, Dec 18.

Pick up on:

• Mon, Dec 23, 9 am to 3 pm

• Tues, Dec 24, 9 am to noon.

Friday Update submissions

Submissions for the Friday Update must be received bynoon of the Wednesdaypreceding publication. Content may be edited for brevity, clarity, and accordance with BHS Style Guides. Send submissions tocommunications@bhsociety.ca.