Friday Update, May 9, 2025
Attention Please: Donations, Programs
Programs Update: Monday Travel Talk, Computer Help, Tuesday Lecture, Wednesday Discussion, Talks that Change Minds, Friday Flicks, Starting this week…
Social Activities: Social Hour, Raise the Stage
Miscellanea: Private events, Friday Update info
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Attention
Program Cancelled
Name That Tune (originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 13).
Bridge Instructor Wanted
Do you know someone who could teach bridge classes at Brock House at either the beginners or brush-up level? If you do, please contact Yolanda, communications@bhsociety.ca.
Call for Donations for Summer Fair
We are only accepting donations of jewellery and books at this time. Kindly take jewellery donations to the Office and books to the Library. If they are in a package, please label them “Jewellery Committee” or “Library Committee.” We ask that you do not leave items at the greeter’s desk, in the foyer, or in hallways.
Jewellery
Donations of jewellery are truly appreciated. Please label them "Jewellery Committee" and bring them to the Office. Thank you in advance. —Mary Filippelli, Summer Fair Jewellery Committee.
Books
The Library Committee will accept: fiction and mysteries (preferably published in the last five years); biographies, and/or history. Paperbacks preferred. Please drop off in person to the Library between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm. We do not accept boxes of books. For more information, contact Nadine Baldwin nbaldwin@telus.net or Barbara Holderbholder@telus.net.
Programs Update
Monday Travel Talk, May 12
Kenya and Tanzania (Donna Hogge on Zoom)
The travel presentation starts at 10:30, but members are welcome to join the zoom meeting at 10 am 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.
Computer Help
Volunteers from the Computer Help group are ready to take on inquiries related to your devices. To ask for support and schedule an appointment, send an email to computer.help@bhsociety.ca describing the issue with your device, and they will get back to you to schedule an appointment.
Mondays, 1 to 3 pm. Meeting Room. By appointment. Free.
Tuesday Lecture, May 13
How to best maximize local benefits from the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Gabriel Assis)
Gabriel Assis, CEO, BC Soccer Association, will be in-person in the Halpern Room.
To receive a weekly email reminder and zoom link, contact Allan at lecture.discussions@bhsociety.ca
Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 am. Halpern Room and on Zoom. Free. Drop-in.
Wednesday Discussion, May 14
Hot Newsworthy Topics
Wednesdays, 10:30 am to noon. Halpern Room. Free. Drop-in.
Talks that Change Minds, May 15
(Formerly called Bob Haxton Discussion Series)
Discover and discuss ideas that could alter your understanding of yourself and society. Each week, we’ll watch some YouTube videos on a stimulating subject, then share our thoughts about it. This week's topic is The Brain.
You can also find the videos revised during session 4 for those who missed it.
Thursdays, 10:30 am to noon. Halpern Room. Free. Drop-in.
Friday Flicks, May 16
Full Monty (1997)
Six unemployed working-class Sheffield men who are trying to make some money for a friend decide to put on a male strip show. A comedy that touches on working-class culture, unemployment, and solidarity. Less raunchy than you might wish. (91 min, UK)
Friday, 1 pm. Halpern Room. Drop-in. Suggested donation: $2.
Starting this week…
The Story of The Rolling Stones (in person & on zoom), May 12
Join us for a journey from the early days of the British Invasion to the Rolling Stones’ legendary status today. In this engaging course, we’ll trace the band’s journey—from their bluesy roots and rebellious image to their nearly 400-song catalog and 30+ hit albums. Discover what made the Stones the greatest rock and roll band in history—and how they’re still going strong in their 80s.
Mondays, 1 to 3 pm. Halpern Room or virtual. Six sessions. Members $132, Non-members $198. Registration required.
Social Activities
Social Hour
Join us for a happy social hour!
Be part of a laid-back evening of great community connections, and enjoy interesting conversations, refreshments, soft drinks, coffee, tea, wine, or beer. The main entrance will be the only access to the House during and after the event.
Tuesday May 13, 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Oak Room. Free. Drop-in.
Raise the Stage, Theatre-Lovers!
An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde at his wittiest, highlighting moral hypocrisy among the aristocrats of the day. Lady Chiltern believes her husband, the powerful politician Sir Robert Chiltern, to be a paragon of morality and virtue. Learning about his secret past destroys her image of him and almost destroys their marriage. Directed by Moya O’ Connell with Amber Lewis.
If you’re interested, call Jericho Arts Centre at: 604-224-8007 Ext. 2. Mention you are part of the Brock House Theatre Group providing name, phone number, number of tickets, and name/date/time of performance. Email Jennifer at jennia2000@yahoo.com confirming your seat reservation and interest in a restaurant dinner or happy hour after the show.
Saturday June 7, 2:00 pm. Jericho Arts Centre.
Looking Ahead. The next theatre outing will be “The Mousetrap” at Granville Island Stage. Two performances: Saturday July 5 at 2:00 pm, and Thursday July 10 at 7:30 pm. You are strongly advised to book early.
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 a brief summary of information about upcoming BHS activities. Please send submissions by noon of the preceding Wednesday to communications@bhsociety.ca. Content may be edited for brevity and clarity.