Attention
Call for Nominations
Past President Conrad Guelke is the Chair of the Nominations Committee. The Committee, whose members are Eda Ertan (ED), BevAnn Lister Dean, Stan Hohnholz, and Lorin Ritchie, is tasked with presenting a slate of prospective Board of Directors for 2025 -2026 at the upcoming AGM to be held on May 28. Nomination forms, which are available in the office (third floor), need to be signed by the nominee, a proposer and a secondary. All must be BHS members. The nominations period is open until 10 business days before the AGM, May 14. The Nominations Committee members will be available to describe the nomination procedure and ensure prospective directors understand what is expected.
The committee is responsible for presenting a slate of potential directors with the necessary skills to provide Brock House Society with a viable and effective Board. Members with questions should address them to Conrad Guelke (cguelke@telus.net).
Brock House Society relies on the commitment of its volunteers to flourish. Serving as a Board member is an example of such commitment.
Program Evaluations for Winter 2025 term
Deadline: Monday March 31
Thank you to all who took the time to fill in evaluation forms with your feedback about the programs you took during the winter term (Jan to Mar). If you haven’t filled in an evaluation form yet, please take a moment to do that. Printed forms are available at the greeter’s desk and at the office. Your responses are confidential—and critical for good BHS programming.
Bistro
Hot meals three days a week!
Fresh soup and sandwiches are offered from Monday to Friday, and hot meals will be available in the Bistro on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 11am and 1 pm. Frozen meals will be available too. Join us for lunch any day of the week!
Programs Update
Spring Program Corrections
Starts at 2:30 pm (not 2 pm). Free program, drop-in. Guests are welcome.
Starts Thur, April 10, (not Mon, May 5). 1 to 2:30 pm
Starts Thur, April 17 (not Apr 10).
Non-members can register for courses starting Apr 2.
Monday Travel Talk, Mar 31
Mexico City, Celebrating the Day of the Dead and The Ruins at Uxmal (presentation by Anisa Kassam)
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 monday.travel@bhsociety.ca.
Hearing Health Decoded, Apr 1
Join Dr. Katarina Vavrovicova, Au.D. for an insightful session on hearing health and its impact on overall well-being. Learn about early signs of hearing loss, connections to chronic conditions, and ways to protect your hearing. This lecture will be available both in person, and via Zoom.
Tues April 1, 10:30 to 11:30 am. Halpern Room and on Zoom. 1 session. Free. Registration required.
Wednesday Discussion, Apr 2
Hot Newsworthy Topics
Wednesdays, 10:30 am to noon. Halpern Room. Free. Drop-in.
Friday Flicks, Apr 4
A Separation (2011)
An Iranian middle-class couple decides to separate. This leads to a fast-moving and tense drama of morals, justice, religion and pride. Academy Award winner for best foreign language film. (123 mins, Iran)
Friday, 1:00 pm. Halpern Room. Drop-in.
Creative Painting with Acrylics
Two smaller groups for personalized instruction!
Unleash your creativity with Georgia Youngs, renowned artist and educator. Open to all skill levels. Beginners will receive an introduction to drawing and colour theory, while advanced students can refine their techniques. Dare to paint!
Mondays or Tuesdays, 12:30 to 3pm. Begins Mon April 7, or Tues 8 (Tues). Art Room. 10 sessions. $200 Members, $300 Non-members. Registration required. Limited spots.
Strategies for Hearing Loss Management
Learn practical strategies to improve daily interactions dealing with hearing loss. Dr. Katarina Vavrovicova will talk about the latest hearing aid technologies and communication techniques to improve social well-being.
Tuesday, April 8. 1:30 to 2:30 pm. Halpern Room and on Zoom. Free. Registration required.
Growing Food in a Small Space
Want to grow fruits & vegetables?
You don’t need a big garden. Laura Doheny from Hunter’s Garden Centre will show you how to cultivate a mini-garden on your balcony or windowsill.
Thurs, April 10. 10 to 11am. Halpern Room. 1 session. Free. Registration required.
Social Activities
Tours
Harrison Tulip Festival
Let 10 million tulips and a 2.5-acre show garden take your breath away! Enjoy a delicious lunch at River’s Edge Restaurant and a visit to Golden Ears Cheesecraftersto enjoy our first spring tour.
Monday, April 14. 8 am to 5:20 pm. $119. Members and member’s guests. Registration required.
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.