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December 13 Friday Update

Published on 12/13/2024

Friday Update, December 13, 2024

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Attention

Important dates for our community:

Dec 16-20 week: Our Winter Program is available!
Dec 20: Last day to drop off food or cash donations for food hamper.
Dec 23 - Jan 1, 2025: Brock House closed for winter holidays
Jan 2, 2025: Brock House reopens for winter 2025 term
Jan 9, 2025: Course registration open for members from 10 am
Jan 16, 2025: Course registration open for non-members

Welcome, Rudy!

Please welcome our newest staff member, Rudy Salas. He is our Facilities Coordinator, and he is thrilled to meet our members.

Bistro Service

On Thursday, December 19 from 9 to 11 am, Bistro service will be limited, due to the Christmas Luncheon event, which starts at 12:30 pm. We will be serving baked goods and coffee/tea, but full meals will not be available.

Volunteer Update

Recycle your Winter Fair ribbons

If you have a volunteer ribbon from the Winter Fair, please drop it off at the greeters desk in the foyer so we can re-use them. The volunteer coordinators will be grateful.

Activities Update

Monday Travel Talk, Dec 16

Christmas Special

We’re pleased to present our Christmas Special, featuring: extreme winter sports, Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, the arts and crafts of Oaxaca, Christmas bird counts, Christmas traditions, Christmas trains around the world, and yes, Fireside Doug.

To get on our Zoom mailing list, contact brock.house.point.grey@gmail.com.

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

Discussion Series, Dec 18

Is loyalty always a virtue?

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

Dance to the Music, Dec 18

Come together to listen and dance to the music of the Brock House Jazz Band for this last BHS dance of 2024.

December 18, 2 to 4 pm, Whittaker Conservatory. Free. Drop-in.

Upcoming Events

Brock House/Kerrisdale Handbell Ringers

Christmas Concert (click to view poster)

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

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’s holiday offeringsand pre-order by emailing info@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 by noon of the Wednesdaypreceding publication. Content may be edited for brevity, clarity, and accordance with BHS Style Guides. Send submissions to communications@bhsociety.ca.

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