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December 6 Friday Update

Published on 12/6/2024

Friday Update, December 06, 2024

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Slideshow: BHS Winter Fair 2024

Whether you were there or whether you were not, take two minutes to watch this joyfulseries of photosof our recent Winter Fair. Photos by Emma Young. Video by Guy Dugas.

Some BHS Groups taking a winter break

The following groups will be pausing for the rest of 2024:

Chamber Players
Jazz Band
Orchestra
Life Writing

They will all resume in the new year.

Volunteer Update

Recycle Your Winter Fair Ribbons

Do you have a blue or orange volunteer ribbon from the Winter Fair? Please drop it off at the greeters' desk in the foyer when you next visit Brock House. We’d like to reuse them at future fairs. The volunteer coordinators will thank you!

Be the new Friday Flicks convenor!

Do you have a passion for film and a love for sharing great stories with others? Brock House’s Friday Flicks is looking for a new convenor to help continue our beloved tradition of watching movies every Friday. Chris and Dave have been the heart and soul behind this movie group, selecting and introducing films that bring us together. Now, they’re ready to pass the torch to a new volunteer who will help curate our weekly movie experience and keep the magic alive.

Interested? Please reach out toanapaula@bhsociety.cato learn more and join us in this fun and rewarding role!

Activities Update

Monday Travel Talk, Dec 9

Cambodia & Laos: the middle reaches of the Mekong

The Travel Series is pleased to present Stuart Miles for this Zoom talk. Contact the Travel Series Convener 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, Dec 10

Beyond words: whales, and the work that OceanWise does to protect them

Presented by: Chloe Robinson, PhD, Director, Whales, Ocean Wise. 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, Dec 11

Hot, newsworthy topics

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

Friday Flicks

Dec 13: The Holdovers

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

This is the last movie for 2024. Friday Flicks will resume January 12, 2025.

Fridays, 1 to 3 pm. Halpern Room. Drop-in.

Computer help returning in January 2025!

Do you need one-on-one help with your computer, smartphone or tablet?

The venerable Computer Drop-In service, whose volunteers have answered your questions about desktop computers and mobile devices for many years, will start up again in the new year with a new name—PC Help—and new booking procedures:

On the Wednesday priorto the Monday session, send an email topchelp@bhsociety.cabefore 3 pm. Include your name, phone number, type of computer or device, and a description of your problem.
A member of the team will email you to book an in-person meeting at Brock House on Monday between 1 and 3 pm.
We kindly ask you to please be on time for your scheduled session.

Mondays, 1 to 3 pm. Meeting Room. Free. By appointment.

Upcoming Events

Happy Hour

Join us for our next fortnightly happy hour!

December 10, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, Oak room. Free. Drop-in.

BH/Kerrisdale Handbell Ringers

Christmas Concert(click to view poster)

Sunday, December 15, 2pm.KCC Auditorium, 5851 West Boulevard.Free(donations welcome).

BHS Christmas Luncheon

(Click to see full size poster)

This is your last week to register for our BHS festive holiday luncheon! Celtic harp music will be played by the Rev Clare Morgan, Pastor to the St. Brigid's congregation of Christchurch Cathedral.

Wine and beer will be available for purchase.

Thursday, December 19. 12:30 to 3pm. Whittaker Conservatory. Members $25 Non-members $30.Registration required.

Miscellanea

Peake Feast To Go

Tis' the season! Indulge yourself this holiday with festive eats, like thePeake Feast To Go. Peake chefs have created a delicious menu with familiar yet elevated flavours that are sure to please. Each package is pre-cooked and ready to eat—all you have to do is reheat and enjoy.

The Holiday Dinner serves four to six people, and includes Sage & Cinnamon Brined Turkey, Cacio e Pepe Brussel Sprouts, and other delights.

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.

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