Attention 

Our Spring Program Guide is here!

Registration opens on March 26

Our new Program Guide—packed with activities designed just for you. Discover all the programs that match your interests—whether recreational, intellectual, or social.

• You can register for courses and eventsstarting March 26.  

• Non-members can register for courses starting April 2. 

Tax Receipts for Charitable Donations 

Thank you for your contributions! Tax receipts for donations made in 2024 and January and February 2025 are ready for you to pick up at the Office (third floor). By picking up your receipt on-site you save us mailing costs. If you're unable to come to the office, we will mail it to you, but please be sure we have your current address. If you need help filing income taxes, you can call one of the senior centers supported by the Vancouver City.  They have trained volunteers to help low and fixed-income seniors with their tax returns. 

Brock House Closed on Thursday March 27

BC Hydro has announced a power outage on Thursday March 27. The House will be closed and the following activities will be cancelled:

Programs Update

Monday Travel Talk, Mar 24

Cosmos Tour, Alpine Adventure, Bernina & Glacier Express (Rose Taylor 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.

Tuesday Lecture, Mar 25

Rebuilding the Fresh Water Supply Tunnel and Pipe through Stanley Park

Presenting live, Isabelle Weber-Concannon, Project Manager of the Metro Vancouver Tunnel Project. This lecture will be available both in person, and via zoom.

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 atlecture.discussions@bhsociety.ca

Wednesday Discussion, Mar 19

How should we share profits in a capitalist society, and still remain a democracy?

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

Friday Flicks, Mar 21

The kids are all right

Two children conceived by artificial insemination bring their birth father into their family life. Comedy with Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, and Mark Ruffalo. (106 mins)

Friday, 1:00 pm. Halpern Room. Drop-in. 

Miscellanea

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. What’s more, you’ll be supporting BHS!

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.