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January 3 Friday Update

Published on 1/3/2025

Friday Update, January 03, 2025

Attention Please: Winter Registrations | Donations 
Activities Update: Resuming activities | Discussions | Friday Flicks 
Upcoming Events: Robbie Burns 
Miscellanea: E-transfers | Submissions

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Attention 

Winter Registrations

Welcome this year cultivating your mind, moving your body, sharing your creativity, and  nurturing your friendships by joining your favorite programs from the 2025 Winter Program Guide

Be sure to have an active membership at Brock House to enjoy all the benefits. 

  • Members can register starting January 9 at 10 am

  • Non-members can register for certain events (such as the Robbie Burns celebration) starting January 9, but registration for courses will be available from  January 16.

  • You can pay for programs and events by cash or card in person at the office, or online by credit card. 

Donations

Is generosity and supporting your community in your New Year’s resolutions? 

Brock House appreciates donations all year long, and the office will issue official tax receipts for contributions of $25 or more. You can use e-transfer payments for donations, memberships, and renewals. Here’s how: 

  1. Take a screenshot of your receipt once you make the e-transfer.

  2. Email the picture to officevolunteers@bhsociety.ca including your full name.

  3. Office volunteers will confirm by email.


Activities Update

Brock House programs restarting: 

  • Orchestra Rehearsals (Jan 8)

  • Jazz Band (Jan 8)

  • Duplicate Bridge (Jan 9)

Discussion Series, Jan 08

Hot, newsworthy topics

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

Friday Flicks 

Jan 10: Casablanca

Romance/Drama, 1942, 102 mins, US 


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

Upcoming Events 

Robbie Burns Day 

Celebrate the life and poetry of Scottish poet Robbie Burns, who was born on January 25, 1759 and is sometimes calledScotland’s National Poet.His works have been translated into over 50 languages and have inspired music written by famous classical and folk music composers. To many Scottish Canadians, Burns is an icon of Scottish culture. His statue stands at the entrance to Stanley Park.


Thanks to Olive Gilmour for contributing information.


Friday, Jan 24, 1pm. Members $20, Guests $30. Registration required. 

Miscellanea

Everything you need to know to do an e-transfer

Please note that e-transfers can be used exclusively for donations and membership payments (not for program registration). Here’s how to do it. Remember that the recipient must be registered with the email accounting@bhsociety.ca

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



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604-228-1461

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Open Monday to Friday: 9 am to 4 pm (Closed stat holidays)

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