Attention
Donation Call
Jewelry Crafters
BH Jewelry Crafters are seeking metalsmithing tools and supplies as we begin this exciting new branch of jewelry making. The group is capped at 20 regular members now but our Satellite Group (whose members make jewelry at home) has unlimited membership. Should you have items such as: polisher, rotary tool, saw, vice, clamps, solder, metals etc. to donate, lend or sell to the group, please email jewelry.crafters@bhsociety.ca.
Programs Update
Monday Travel Talk, Mar 3
Canada’s wild animals (Diane Reesor on Zoom)
The travel presentation starts at 10:30, but members are welcome to join the zoom meeting at 10 am to get to meet the group.
Mondays, 10:30 to noon. Halpern Room and on Zoom. Free. Drop-in. To be part of the Travel Talk mailing list, please contact brock.house.point.grey@gmail.com.
Monday Computer Help, Mar 3
Book an appointment for customized assistance
No matter what you use—computer, smartphone, tablet, Apple or PC—we’re happy to help you with your specific issue. Send us an email with your name, phone number, and description of your problem. We’ll respond and set up a one-to-one appointment.
Mondays, 1 to 3 pm. Meeting Room (basement). Free. To make an appointment, contact John at computer.help@bhsociety.ca.
Tuesday Lecture, Mar 4
The contributions of Gen X to Canadian art
Presented by Gerta Moray
Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 am. Live in the Halpern room and on Zoom. Free. To receive a weekly email reminder and zoom link, contact Allan or Mike at bhtuesdaylectures@gmail.com.
Wednesday Discussion, Mar 5
Is democracy in Canada changing?
Wednesdays, 10:30 am to noon. Halpern Room. Free. Drop-in.
Planning a Dementia-Friendly Future, Thursdays
See first class as videorecording, next three in person.
Christa Ovenell helps you plan for a future in which you or someone you love has dementia, including social, emotional, legal, health care and death care aspects.
Thursdays, 1:30 to 3 pm. Feb 27 to Mar 20. Halpern Room. Members $100/4 sessions. Non-members $120/4 sessions.
Friday Flicks, Mar 7
Lincoln
In his last months in office, President Lincoln tries to end the Civil War, abolish slavery, and unite the country. Danel-Day Lewis as Lincoln. (2012, 2.5 hours)
Fridays, 1 to 3 pm. Halpern Room. Drop-in.
Tours
Boeing Factory Tour Cancelled
The Boeing Factory tour, originally scheduled for March 13, has been cancelled.
Social Activities
Happy Hour
February is the month of friendship. Celebrate by meeting and making friends by the fire in our cozy Oak Room. Enjoy soft drinks, coffee, tea, wine, beer, and best of all, a laid-back evening of company and conversation.
Tuesday March 6, 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Oak Room. Free. Drop-in.
Discover Brock House
Member Forum
The Member Forum is a great place for you to ask questions and share your ideas and suggestions with our Executive Director, Membership Director, and other board, committee and activity leads. Learn about BHS activities and talk to convenors about their programs.
All members—new or long-time—are welcome to this interactive roundtable. Your feedback matters to us!
House tours are available upon request. For more information, contact the Membership Team at brockhousemembership@gmail.com.
Thursday March 6, 10:30 to 11:30 am. Games Room. Free. Registration required. Drop-in subject to room capacity.
Miscellanea
Seeking good bridge instructor
The Program Team is looking for a good bridge instructor. If you have any leads, kindly send your suggestion to Yolanda at programs@bhsociety.ca.
Book your next private event at Brock House
Planning a wedding? A retirement party? A birthday bash? A celebration of life? A family gathering? There’s no better venue than Brock House, who in partnership with Peake Catering+Events will ensure your event will be sensational. A bonus: you’ll be supporting Brock House Society at the same time.
For inquiries and quotes, email elise@peakeofcatering.com.
The Friday Update
The Friday Update is a weekly email newsletter providing you with practical information about upcoming BHS activities. Your submissions are welcome. Send them to communications@bhsociety.ca by noon of the Wednesday preceding publication. Content may be edited for brevity and clarity.
Previous issues of the Friday Update can be found in our Friday Update Archive.