Friday Update, May 23, 2025

Attention Please: Summer Fair Donations, Bistro
Programs Update: Monday Travel Talk, Tuesday Lecture, Wednesday Discussion, Talks that Change Minds, Friday Flicks, Trivia Contest, Starting Soon…
Social Activities: Sunset Socials, Raise the Stage, Brock House Choir
Miscellanea: Private events, Friday Update info
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Attention 

Call for Donations for Summer Fair

Treasures

• Figurines, gifts, fine china, heirlooms, timepieces (even if in need of repair), etc.

• Puzzles and games

• Children’s toys and books

If in doubt please email the convener at geo1vancouver@gmail.com.

Jewellery. Please take jewellery donations to the Office. If they’re in a package, label it “Jewellery Committee.” 

Books. Books must be dropped off in person at the Library 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. We accept fiction and mysteries (preferably published in the last five years), biographies, and history. Paperbacks preferred. Note that we cannot accept boxes of books. For more information, contact Nadine Baldwin nbaldwin@telus.net or Barbara Holder bholder@telus.net.

When in doubt, pay with cash

Every time you pay by credit card, BH pays extra in fees—sometimes up to 3.5% per transaction! So, if you’re able, kindly pay by cash and keep those funds right here in Brock House—supporting our programs, events, and everyday operations. Thank you for helping us make the most of every dollar!

Lost & Found

If you have lost your prescription glasses, sunglasses, water bottle, jacket, keys, hearing aid or anything else over the last few  weeks, visit the Office. We just might have it. Items are held for two months, after which time they will be donated to a charity. 

Programs Update

Monday Travel Talk, May 26

Galiano Island (Mary-Ellen Flynn) and ETA/ETIAS new EU/UK regulations (Stan Hohnholz)

Both of them present via 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 27

Protecting our Water at the Source (Heidi Walsh in the Halpern Room)

Heidi Walsh, Associate Professor, Director of Watersheds and Environment, Metro Vancouver. Heidi will be presenting 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 28

Addiction to the Smart Phone - What can we do about it?

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

Talks that Change Minds, May 29

(Formerly called Bob Haxton Discussion Series)

Discover and discuss ideas that could alter your understanding of yourself and society. Each week, we’ll watch aYouTube video on a stimulating subject, then share our thoughts about it. This week's topic is Artificial Intelligence - the threat - Hinton’s prediction.

See the fullYoutube playlist of videos related to last week’s topic, Dreams.

 Thursdays, 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Halpern Room. Free. Drop-in.

Friday Flicks, May 30

Before Sunset (2004)

A man and woman (Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy) meet in Paris nine years after they first met. They talk about how much their lives have changed since then, and reflect on their choices, their responsibilities, and life's unpredictability. (80 min)

Friday, 1 pm. Halpern Room. Drop-in. Suggested donation: $2.

Trivia Contest

Quintessential Quiz, June 3

Think you’ve accumulated quite a few random facts over the years?  Then you’ll want to show them off at the first ever Brock House trivia contest on June 3. With your teammates, you’ll try to outsmart the other teams with your answers to the shrewd questions prepared by Parker O’Brian. Quizmaster Peter Phillips will call out the questions and try to control the brawling. Here’s a practice question for you keeners: What actress born in Yellowknife starred as Lois Lane in the 1978 film “Superman?”

Tuesday, June 3, 6:30 to 8:00 pm. In the Tent. Sandwiches and drinks available. Guests welcome. Free, but registration required.

Casual Croquet

Come and join a group to play a casual version of ‘backyard’ croquet. We usually play for an hour, then have coffee in the Conservatory. Contact Dorothy, dsimons1@shaw.ca.

Fridays, when weather permits. Starting June 6. 9:30 to 11:00 am. East Lawn. Free.

Social Activities

Sunset Socials Start June 10

Sunset Socials are on the horizon! Enjoy a sandwich and a glass of wine or beer while you mingle with friends, listen to live music and work on your dance moves. Sunset Socials are outside in the Marquee, a perfect place to take in the spectacular ocean views. Invite your friends to come along.

Tuesday, June 10. 6:30 to 8:00pm. Marquee. Members $10. Non-members $15. Drop-in available subject to capacity. Registration encouraged.

Raise the Stage Theatre Outing

Oscar Wilde’s “An Ideal Husband”

Enjoy a dazzling satire of politics, power and scandal at the Jericho Arts Centre.

Reserve tickets through the  J.A.C. Box Office at 604-224-8007 Ext.2 or online at unitedplayers.com. Please email Jennifer at jennia2000@yahoo.com confirming your reservation and interest in a restaurant dinner or happy hour after the show.

Saturday, June 7. 2 pm matinee. Jericho Arts Centre.

Brock House & Kerrisdale Choir Presents:

This land is what I am!

Join us to celebrate the beauty of voice, place, and community through music in an inspiring concert by the Brock House & Kerrisdale Choir. A lovely way to spend an afternoon with friends or family and support the talent of our community. Everyone is welcome!

Sunday, June 8. 3 to 4 pm. Knox United Church. Suggested donation: $10 to $20.

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@brockhousesociety.com. Content may be edited for brevity and clarity.