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September, 2024

Tuesday
3
Art Room
9:30 AM
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Jewelry Crafters create original jewelry for personal use and selling at the Fairs.
Tuesday
3
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
Tuesday
3
Kerrisdale Community Centre Rm 226
1:00 PM
Tuesday
3
Meyer Room
1:00 PM
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All levels of play including beginners. We have some chess sets, but if you want, you can bring one along. Come and join us.
Wednesday
4
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
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Join this group if you want to play billiards with other members.
Wednesday
4
10:00 AM
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Compared to regular walking, pole walking uses the entire body, providing many proven health and fitness benefits. All members are welcome to join us for a pleasant one-hour walk. We start in front of Brock House.
Wednesday
4
Art Room
10:00 AM
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We get together to make quality pieces for our own pleasure and to sell at Brock House fundraising events.
Wednesday
4
Meyer room
10:30 AM
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There are no prerequisites for joining other than an interest in and love of cryptic crosswords.
Wednesday
4
Begg Room
10:30 AM
Wednesday
4
Billiard Room
12:00 PM
Wednesday
4
Art Room
12:15 PM
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Enjoy an afternoon playing Mah Jong Hong Kong style.
Wednesday
4
Art Room
12:30 PM
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Enjoy an afternoon playing Mah Jong Hong Kong style.
Wednesday
4
Activity Room
12:30 PM
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Come and join other members for a fun game of table tennis!
Wednesday
4
Begg Room
1:00 PM
Thursday
5
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
Thursday
5
Meyer Room
10:00 AM
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The Life Writing group meets once a week to share short pieces of autobiographical writing on an assigned topic. We listen, comment, support and encourage each other. Many of us, after receiving feedback and rewriting, have combined all our weekly efforts into a book. This is a well-organized class that requires commitment. Limited to nine members. If you’re interested, contact the convenor, Margot, at tomarmar8@gmail.com before joining. Registration required.
Thursday
5
Games room (or Zoom)
10:30 AM
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A one-hour roundtable for members to ask questions, learn about BHS, and give their ideas and suggestions to BHS leaders.
Thursday
5
Begg Room
12:00 PM
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Sign-up available from 10:45. No seating after 12:00. Maximum number of tables will be ten (10). It is necessary to come with a partner. $2.00 fee per session.
Thursday
5
Activity Room
12:30 PM
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Step into the rhythm and join Vivian for an engaging, fun, and active line dancing class.
Thursday
5
Whittaker Conservatory
12:30 PM
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Scrabble is a lot of fun and members who love to play have organized this weekly gathering.
Thursday
5
Halpern Room
1:00 PM
Thursday
5
Meyer Room
1:00 PM
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All levels of play including beginners. We have some chess sets, but if you want, you can bring one along. Come and join us.
Friday
6
Art Room
9:00 AM
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All are welcome to drop in and participate in any medium.
Friday
6
East Lawn
9:30 AM
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Casual Croquet: When weather permits on the lawn by the woodshop. Come and join a group who plays a very casual version of "backyard" croquet. We usually play for an
hour and follow it up with coffee in the Whittaker Conservatory. Please contact
Dorothy at dsimons2@gmail.com.
Friday
6
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
Friday
6
Meyer room
10:00 AM
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An opportunity for writers to meet, discuss and critique each others’ work-in-progress.
Friday
6
Kerrisdale Seniors Centre
10:30 AM
Friday
6
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A friendly group that meets weekly for a cup of coffee and French conversation. This group is for people who are fluent in French. Registration mandatory via suzpoulin@gmail.com. Convenor: Suzanne Poulin.
Friday
6
Activity Room
12:30 PM
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Come and join other members for a fun game of table tennis!
Friday
6
Begg Room - 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of every month.
Art Room - 2nd and 4th Friday of every mont
12:30 PM
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“Unserious bridge” - singles welcome.
Friday
6
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A friendly group that meets weekly for a cup of coffee and French conversation. This group is for people who are fluent in French. Registration mandatory via sresels@gmail.com. Convenor: Sheila Resels.
Friday
6
Halpern Room
1:00 PM
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True story. A British whistleblower (Keira Knightley) leaks information to the press about an illegal spy operation designed to push the United Nations Security Council into sanctioning the 2003 invasion of Iraq. (Drama, 2019, 112 mins, UK/US).
Saturday
7
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Any member of Brock House Society who is used to hiking is welcome to join our group. Please phone the coordinator or hike leader before participating. Have appropriate footwear and bring your lunch including sufficient fluids. Hikers participate at their own risk and will be asked to sign a waiver. Dogs are not permitted. Hikes are subject to change due to weather or trail conditions. Please check the Friday email updates.
Monday
9
Kerrisdale Seniors Centre, South Room
9:15 AM
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Learn how to play the handbell. Off-site at Kerrisdale Seniors’ Centre, South Room.
Monday
9
Conservatory
9:15 AM
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Follow simple choreographed steps to music from the 50‘s and 60‘s.
Monday
9
Begg Room
9:15 AM
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Join this popular exercise class at Brock House. All levels are welcome. Instructor: Cheryl Prophet.
Monday
9
Meyer Room
9:30 AM
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Members of this group knit, crochet and stitch handcrafted items to sell at the Brock House Fair.
Monday
9
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
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Join this group if you want to play billiards with other members.
Monday
9
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Contact John Smith at "brock.house.point.grey@gmail.com" if you ‘d like to be added to the Zoom mailing list.
Monday
9
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For those who have a working knowledge of French at a low-intermediate or intermediate level. Instructor: Agnes Pytko.
Monday
9
Billiard Room
12:00 PM
Monday
9
Activity Room
12:30 PM
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Come and join other members for a fun game of table tennis!
Monday
9
Meyer room
1:00 PM
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Come to read and enjoy plays in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. English reading and speaking skills are required. No acting experience is necessary. If you are interested, please contact Wendy at 604-324-0130.
Monday
9
Computer Room
1:00 PM
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Drop into the Computer Room for answers to all your computer questions. Convenors Dave, John or Brian will be standing by to troubleshoot.
Monday
9
1:00 PM
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Come along and join fellow BHS members on the West Lawn and play bocce, one of the oldest of all lawn games.
Tuesday
10
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Join this popular exercise class at Brock House. Instructor: Asal Nikoopour.
Tuesday
10
Art Room
9:30 AM
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Jewelry Crafters create original jewelry for personal use and selling at the Fairs.
Tuesday
10
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
Tuesday
10
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Presented by: Mary-Ann Yazedjian, Manager, Book Warehouse and Black Bond Books. Contact Allan Strain at bhstuesdaylectureseries@gmail.com to be added to the Zoom mailing list.
Tuesday
10
Kerrisdale Community Centre Rm 226
1:00 PM
Tuesday
10
Meyer Room
1:00 PM
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All levels of play including beginners. We have some chess sets, but if you want, you can bring one along. Come and join us.
Tuesday
10
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Enjoy the sunset and a glass of wine or beer while mingling with friends and listening to the Brock House Big Band live outdoors in the marquee.
Wednesday
11
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A moderate-to-challenging 60-minute class with cardio, strength, stretching and other components. Instructor: Kate Maliha.
Wednesday
11
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
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Join this group if you want to play billiards with other members.
Wednesday
11
10:00 AM
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Compared to regular walking, pole walking uses the entire body, providing many proven health and fitness benefits. All members are welcome to join us for a pleasant one-hour walk. We start in front of Brock House.
Wednesday
11
Art Room
10:00 AM
More Info
Less Info
We get together to make quality pieces for our own pleasure and to sell at Brock House fundraising events.
Wednesday
11
Begg Room
10:30 AM
Wednesday
11
More Info
Less Info
This 75-minute mostly moderate to gentle-level class can be adapted to suit a variety of levels and physical limitations. Instructor Kate Maliha.
Wednesday
11
Meyer room
10:30 AM
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There are no prerequisites for joining other than an interest in and love of cryptic crosswords.
Wednesday
11
Billiard Room
12:00 PM
Wednesday
11
Art Room
12:30 PM
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Enjoy an afternoon playing Mah Jong Hong Kong style.
Wednesday
11
Activity Room
12:30 PM
More Info
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Come and join other members for a fun game of table tennis!
Wednesday
11
Begg Room
1:00 PM
Wednesday
11
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Provides participants with an opportunity to practice speaking in French in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Instructor: Marlene Karnouk
Wednesday
11
Kerrisdale Seniors Centre, South Room
1:30 PM
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Learn how to play the handbell. Off-site at Kerrisdale Seniors’ Centre, South Room.
Thursday
12
Begg Room
9:00 AM
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Instructor: Cheryl Prophet.
Thursday
12
East Lawn
9:30 AM
More Info
Less Info
Casual Croquet: When weather permits on the lawn by the woodshop. Come and join a group who plays a very casual version of "backyard" croquet. We usually play for an
hour and follow it up with coffee in the Whittaker Conservatory. Please contact
Dorothy at dsimons2@gmail.com.
Thursday
12
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
Thursday
12
Meyer Room
10:00 AM
More Info
Less Info
The Life Writing group meets once a week to share short pieces of autobiographical writing on an assigned topic. We listen, comment, support and encourage each other. Many of us, after receiving feedback and rewriting, have combined all our weekly efforts into a book. This is a well-organized class that requires commitment. Limited to nine members. If you’re interested, contact the convenor, Margot, at tomarmar8@gmail.com before joining. Registration required.
Thursday
12
Games room
10:00 AM
Thursday
12
Begg Room
12:00 PM
More Info
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Sign-up available from 10:45. No seating after 12:00. Maximum number of tables will be ten (10). It is necessary to come with a partner. $2.00 fee per session.
Thursday
12
Whittaker Conservatory
12:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
Scrabble is a lot of fun and members who love to play have organized this weekly gathering.
Thursday
12
Activity Room
12:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
Step into the rhythm and join Vivian for an engaging, fun, and active line dancing class.
Thursday
12
Halpern Room
1:00 PM
Thursday
12
Meyer Room
1:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
All levels of play including beginners. We have some chess sets, but if you want, you can bring one along. Come and join us.
Friday
13
Art Room
9:00 AM
More Info
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All are welcome to drop in and participate in any medium.
Friday
13
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Join this popular exercise class at Brock House. Instructor: Asal Nikoopour.
Friday
13
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
Friday
13
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Strengthen your body and boost your balance with chair yoga. Enjoy gentle, effective movements to improve your core, flexibility and mobility. Instructor: Hanne Vieira.

Friday
13
Meyer room
10:00 AM
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An opportunity for writers to meet, discuss and critique each others’ work-in-progress.
Friday
13
Kerrisdale Seniors Centre
10:30 AM
Friday
13
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A friendly group that meets weekly for a cup of coffee and French conversation. This group is for people who are fluent in French. Registration mandatory via suzpoulin@gmail.com. Convenor: Suzanne Poulin.
Friday
13
North and west lawn
11:00 AM
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Brock House Sports Day By the Seaside! Save the Date - Friday September 13th - 11am to 2pm Participate, spectate and associate while enjoying a variety of lawn games Attend for a fun and memorable time!
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Friday
13
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Instructor: Hanne Vieira.
Friday
13
Activity Room
12:30 PM
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Come and join other members for a fun game of table tennis!
Friday
13
Begg Room - 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of every month.
Art Room - 2nd and 4th Friday of every mont
12:30 PM
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Less Info
“Unserious bridge” - singles welcome.
Friday
13
Tent (Summer) or Begg Room
1:00 PM
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We sit in a circle to share songs, poetry and laughter. To us, a folk song is anything you want it to be! Bring your voice and instruments. Every 2nd and 4th Friday.
Friday
13
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In the 1960s, a photographer (Clint Eastwood) on assignment to capture pictures of the historic bridges of Madison County, meets a housewife (Meryl Streep) whose husband and children are away. The couple’s brief affair creates a moving story that depicts two soulmates who have met too late. (Rom/Drama, 1995, 134 mins, US).
Saturday
14
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Any member of Brock House Society who is used to hiking is welcome to join our group. Please phone the coordinator or hike leader before participating. Have appropriate footwear and bring your lunch including sufficient fluids. Hikers participate at their own risk and will be asked to sign a waiver. Dogs are not permitted. Hikes are subject to change due to weather or trail conditions. Please check the Friday email updates.
Monday
16
Kerrisdale Seniors Centre, South Room
9:15 AM
More Info
Less Info
Learn how to play the handbell. Off-site at Kerrisdale Seniors’ Centre, South Room.
Monday
16
Conservatory
9:15 AM
More Info
Less Info
Follow simple choreographed steps to music from the 50‘s and 60‘s.
Monday
16
Begg Room
9:15 AM
More Info
Less Info
Join this popular exercise class at Brock House. All levels are welcome. Instructor: Cheryl Prophet.
Monday
16
Meyer Room
9:30 AM
More Info
Less Info
Members of this group knit, crochet and stitch handcrafted items to sell at the Brock House Fair.
Monday
16
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
More Info
Less Info
Join this group if you want to play billiards with other members.
Monday
16
More Info
Less Info
Contact John Smith at "brock.house.point.grey@gmail.com" if you ‘d like to be added to the Zoom mailing list.
Monday
16
More Info
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For those who have a working knowledge of French at a low-intermediate or intermediate level. Instructor: Agnes Pytko.
Monday
16
Billiard Room
12:00 PM
Monday
16
Activity Room
12:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
Come and join other members for a fun game of table tennis!
Monday
16
Meyer room
1:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
Come to read and enjoy plays in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. English reading and speaking skills are required. No acting experience is necessary. If you are interested, please contact Wendy at 604-324-0130.
Monday
16
1:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
Come along and join fellow BHS members on the West Lawn and play bocce, one of the oldest of all lawn games.
Monday
16
Computer Room
1:00 PM
More Info
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Drop into the Computer Room for answers to all your computer questions. Convenors Dave, John or Brian will be standing by to troubleshoot.
Monday
16
Whittaker Conservatory
1:30 PM
More Info
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All voices are welcome to sing along or swing along with the Brock House Society’s gleeful Sing-Along Group.
Monday
16
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Learn about essential information about accessing end-of-life care and treatment. The end of life is just a part of life. Instructor: Christa Ovenell
Tuesday
17
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Explore the Sunshine Coast aka the “Best Place on Earth”! Visit Davis Bay, an Ancient Forest and 5-star Rockwater Secret Cove Resort for lunch. Level: Easy
Tuesday
17
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Join this popular exercise class at Brock House. Instructor: Asal Nikoopour.
Tuesday
17
Art Room
9:30 AM
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Jewelry Crafters create original jewelry for personal use and selling at the Fairs.
Tuesday
17
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
Tuesday
17
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Instructor: Hanne Vieira.
Tuesday
17
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Presented by: Angela Danyluk or Lisa Brideau, Climate Adaption and Sustainability, City of Vancouver. To receive a weekly email reminder and Zoom instructions, contact Allan Strain at bhtuesdaylectures@gmail.com or Mike at bhstuesdaylectureseries@gmail.com . Please include your membership number.
Tuesday
17
Meyer Room
1:00 PM
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All levels of play including beginners. We have some chess sets, but if you want, you can bring one along. Come and join us.
Tuesday
17
Kerrisdale Community Centre Rm 226
1:00 PM
Tuesday
17
Oak Room
5:30 PM
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Enjoy a casual hour or so of chatting, unwinding, and ?meeting others right here in the Brock House Oak Room.? The bar will be open. Bring a guest, bring a neighbour, bring a friend.
Wednesday
18
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A moderate-to-challenging 60-minute class with cardio, strength, stretching and other components. Instructor: Kate Maliha.
Wednesday
18
Art Room
10:00 AM
More Info
Less Info
We get together to make quality pieces for our own pleasure and to sell at Brock House fundraising events.
Wednesday
18
10:00 AM
More Info
Less Info
Compared to regular walking, pole walking uses the entire body, providing many proven health and fitness benefits. All members are welcome to join us for a pleasant one-hour walk. We start in front of Brock House.
Wednesday
18
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
More Info
Less Info
Join this group if you want to play billiards with other members.
Wednesday
18
Meyer room
10:30 AM
More Info
Less Info
There are no prerequisites for joining other than an interest in and love of cryptic crosswords.
Wednesday
18
Wednesday
18
More Info
Less Info
This 75-minute mostly moderate to gentle-level class can be adapted to suit a variety of levels and physical limitations. Instructor Kate Maliha.
Wednesday
18
Begg Room
10:30 AM
Wednesday
18
Billiard Room
12:00 PM
Wednesday
18
Art Room
12:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
Enjoy an afternoon playing Mah Jong Hong Kong style.
Wednesday
18
Activity Room
12:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
Come and join other members for a fun game of table tennis!
Wednesday
18
Begg Room
1:00 PM
Wednesday
18
More Info
Less Info
Provides participants with an opportunity to practice speaking in French in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Instructor: Marlene Karnouk
Wednesday
18
Kerrisdale Seniors Centre, South Room
1:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
Learn how to play the handbell. Off-site at Kerrisdale Seniors’ Centre, South Room.
Wednesday
18
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This course is ideal for individuals who have a solid foundation in Italian and wish to advance to a higher level of proficiency.
Thursday
19
Whittaker Conservatory
8:30 AM
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Known as the "simplified" Yang style, this form is suitable for beginners. In this course, we will study the first half of the 24 Form.
Instructor: Kelly MacLean
Thursday
19
Begg Room
9:00 AM
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Instructor: Cheryl Prophet.
Thursday
19
Whittaker Conservatory
9:35 AM
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Known as the “simplified Yang style,” this short form is suitable for beginners. In this course, we will study the second half of the 24 Form. Experience with the first half is important, though you don‘t have to have it memorized. Instructor: Kelly MacLean
Thursday
19
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
Thursday
19
Meyer Room
10:00 AM
More Info
Less Info
The Life Writing group meets once a week to share short pieces of autobiographical writing on an assigned topic. We listen, comment, support and encourage each other. Many of us, after receiving feedback and rewriting, have combined all our weekly efforts into a book. This is a well-organized class that requires commitment. Limited to nine members. If you’re interested, contact the convenor, Margot, at tomarmar8@gmail.com before joining. Registration required.
Thursday
19
Begg Room
12:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
Sign-up available from 10:45. No seating after 12:00. Maximum number of tables will be ten (10). It is necessary to come with a partner. $2.00 fee per session.
Thursday
19
Activity Room
12:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
Step into the rhythm and join Vivian for an engaging, fun, and active line dancing class.
Thursday
19
Whittaker Conservatory
12:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
Scrabble is a lot of fun and members who love to play have organized this weekly gathering.
Thursday
19
Halpern Room
1:00 PM
Thursday
19
Meyer Room
1:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
All levels of play including beginners. We have some chess sets, but if you want, you can bring one along. Come and join us.
Friday
20
Art Room
9:00 AM
More Info
Less Info
All are welcome to drop in and participate in any medium.
Friday
20
East Lawn
9:30 AM
More Info
Less Info
Casual Croquet: When weather permits on the lawn by the woodshop. Come and join a group who plays a very casual version of "backyard" croquet. We usually play for an
hour and follow it up with coffee in the Whittaker Conservatory. Please contact
Dorothy at dsimons2@gmail.com.
Friday
20
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Less Info
Join this popular exercise class at Brock House. Instructor: Asal Nikoopour.
Friday
20
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An in-depth exploration of the art of Master painters in museums and churches throughout Venice. Follow the development of Venetian painting from the Renaissance, the Mannerist period, the Baroque, the Neo-Classical and Romantic Period, and the Rococo. Instructor: Justin Newell, Art Historian
Friday
20
Meyer room
10:00 AM
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An opportunity for writers to meet, discuss and critique each others’ work-in-progress.
Friday
20
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
Friday
20
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Strengthen your body and boost your balance with chair yoga. Enjoy gentle, effective movements to improve your core, flexibility and mobility. Instructor: Hanne Vieira.

Friday
20
Kerrisdale Seniors Centre
10:30 AM
Friday
20
More Info
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A friendly group that meets weekly for a cup of coffee and French conversation. This group is for people who are fluent in French. Registration mandatory via suzpoulin@gmail.com. Convenor: Suzanne Poulin.
Friday
20
More Info
Less Info
Instructor: Hanne Vieira.
Friday
20
Begg Room - 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of every month.
Art Room - 2nd and 4th Friday of every mont
12:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
“Unserious bridge” - singles welcome.
Friday
20
Activity Room
12:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
Come and join other members for a fun game of table tennis!
Friday
20
Halpern Room
1:00 PM
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A London school teacher (Sally Hawkins) is high-spirited and wildly optimistic. When she loses her bicycle, she takes driving lessons which lead to a complicated relationship with her instructor (Eddie Marsan). (Com/Drama, 2008, 118 mins, England).
Saturday
21
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Any member of Brock House Society who is used to hiking is welcome to join our group. Please phone the coordinator or hike leader before participating. Have appropriate footwear and bring your lunch including sufficient fluids. Hikers participate at their own risk and will be asked to sign a waiver. Dogs are not permitted. Hikes are subject to change due to weather or trail conditions. Please check the Friday email updates.
Monday
23
Kerrisdale Seniors Centre, South Room
9:15 AM
More Info
Less Info
Learn how to play the handbell. Off-site at Kerrisdale Seniors’ Centre, South Room.
Monday
23
Conservatory
9:15 AM
More Info
Less Info
Follow simple choreographed steps to music from the 50‘s and 60‘s.
Monday
23
Begg Room
9:15 AM
More Info
Less Info
Join this popular exercise class at Brock House. All levels are welcome. Instructor: Cheryl Prophet.
Monday
23
Meyer Room
9:30 AM
More Info
Less Info
Members of this group knit, crochet and stitch handcrafted items to sell at the Brock House Fair.
Monday
23
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
More Info
Less Info
Join this group if you want to play billiards with other members.
Monday
23
More Info
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Contact John Smith at "brock.house.point.grey@gmail.com" if you ‘d like to be added to the Zoom mailing list.
Monday
23
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Transform fabric into captivating naturally dyed prints with plants, flowers and leaves found in your garden and neighbourhood with artist and founding member of Color Me Local Dyer’s Guild, January Wolodarsky.
Monday
23
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For those who have a working knowledge of French at a low-intermediate or intermediate level. Instructor: Agnes Pytko.
Monday
23
Billiard Room
12:00 PM
Monday
23
Activity Room
12:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
Come and join other members for a fun game of table tennis!
Monday
23
1:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
Come along and join fellow BHS members on the West Lawn and play bocce, one of the oldest of all lawn games.
Monday
23
Computer Room
1:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
Drop into the Computer Room for answers to all your computer questions. Convenors Dave, John or Brian will be standing by to troubleshoot.
Monday
23
Meyer room
1:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
Come to read and enjoy plays in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. English reading and speaking skills are required. No acting experience is necessary. If you are interested, please contact Wendy at 604-324-0130.
Monday
23
Whittaker Conservatory
1:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
All voices are welcome to sing along or swing along with the Brock House Society’s gleeful Sing-Along Group.
Monday
23
More Info
Less Info
Learn about essential information about accessing end-of-life care and treatment. The end of life is just a part of life. Instructor: Christa Ovenell
Tuesday
24
More Info
Less Info
Join this popular exercise class at Brock House. Instructor: Asal Nikoopour.
Tuesday
24
Art Room
9:30 AM
More Info
Less Info
Jewelry Crafters create original jewelry for personal use and selling at the Fairs.
Tuesday
24
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
Tuesday
24
More Info
Less Info
Instructor: Hanne Vieira.
Tuesday
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Presented by: Professor Michael Small, Adjunct Professor, UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, Career Diplomat. To receive a weekly email reminder and Zoom instructions, contact Allan Strain at bhtuesdaylectures@gmail.com or Mike at bhstuesdaylectureseries@gmail.com . Please include your membership number.
Tuesday
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Practice your existing Intermediate Italian. Free to members, donations to BHS are welcomed.
Tuesday
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Games Room
11:00 AM
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Basic conversation and pronunciation in an informal setting.
Tuesday
24
Games Room
12:00 PM
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Conversation and pronunciation in an informal setting for Spanish learners ready to converse at a slightly more advanced level.
Tuesday
24
Kerrisdale Community Centre Rm 226
1:00 PM
Tuesday
24
Meyer Room
1:00 PM
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All levels of play including beginners. We have some chess sets, but if you want, you can bring one along. Come and join us.
Tuesday
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Speak very basic Italian without expectation of perfect grammar and pronunciation. Free to members, donations to BHS are welcomed.
Tuesday
24
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Enjoy the sunset and a glass of wine or beer while mingling with friends and listening to live music outdoors in the marquee.
Wednesday
25
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A moderate-to-challenging 60-minute class with cardio, strength, stretching and other components. Instructor: Kate Maliha.
Wednesday
25
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
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Join this group if you want to play billiards with other members.
Wednesday
25
10:00 AM
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Compared to regular walking, pole walking uses the entire body, providing many proven health and fitness benefits. All members are welcome to join us for a pleasant one-hour walk. We start in front of Brock House.
Wednesday
25
Art Room
10:00 AM
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We get together to make quality pieces for our own pleasure and to sell at Brock House fundraising events.
Wednesday
25
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Introduction to Scottish Gaelic conversation, for continuing beginners.
Wednesday
25
Meyer room
10:30 AM
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There are no prerequisites for joining other than an interest in and love of cryptic crosswords.
Wednesday
25
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This 75-minute mostly moderate to gentle-level class can be adapted to suit a variety of levels and physical limitations. Instructor Kate Maliha.
Wednesday
25
Begg Room
10:30 AM
Wednesday
25
Billiard Room
12:00 PM
Wednesday
25
Art Room
12:30 PM
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Enjoy an afternoon playing Mah Jong Hong Kong style.
Wednesday
25
Activity Room
12:30 PM
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Come and join other members for a fun game of table tennis!
Wednesday
25
Begg Room
1:00 PM
Wednesday
25
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Provides participants with an opportunity to practice speaking in French in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Instructor: Marlene Karnouk
Wednesday
25
Kerrisdale Seniors Centre, South Room
1:30 PM
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Learn how to play the handbell. Off-site at Kerrisdale Seniors’ Centre, South Room.
Wednesday
25
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This course is ideal for individuals who have a solid foundation in Italian and wish to advance to a higher level of proficiency.
Thursday
26
Whittaker Conservatory
8:30 AM
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Known as the "simplified" Yang style, this form is suitable for beginners. In this course, we will study the first half of the 24 Form.
Instructor: Kelly MacLean
Thursday
26
Begg Room
9:00 AM
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Instructor: Cheryl Prophet.
Thursday
26
Whittaker Conservatory
9:35 AM
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Known as the “simplified Yang style,” this short form is suitable for beginners. In this course, we will study the second half of the 24 Form. Experience with the first half is important, though you don‘t have to have it memorized. Instructor: Kelly MacLean
Thursday
26
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
Thursday
26
Meyer Room
10:00 AM
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The Life Writing group meets once a week to share short pieces of autobiographical writing on an assigned topic. We listen, comment, support and encourage each other. Many of us, after receiving feedback and rewriting, have combined all our weekly efforts into a book. This is a well-organized class that requires commitment. Limited to nine members. If you’re interested, contact the convenor, Margot, at tomarmar8@gmail.com before joining. Registration required.
Thursday
26
Begg Room
12:00 PM
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Sign-up available from 10:45. No seating after 12:00. Maximum number of tables will be ten (10). It is necessary to come with a partner. $2.00 fee per session.
Thursday
26
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Join other Brock House members for a luncheon highlighting Indigenous cuisine.
Thursday
26
Whittaker Conservatory
12:30 PM
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Scrabble is a lot of fun and members who love to play have organized this weekly gathering.
Thursday
26
Activity Room
12:30 PM
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Step into the rhythm and join Vivian for an engaging, fun, and active line dancing class.
Thursday
26
Halpern Room
1:00 PM
Thursday
26
Meyer Room
1:00 PM
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All levels of play including beginners. We have some chess sets, but if you want, you can bring one along. Come and join us.
Friday
27
Art Room
9:00 AM
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All are welcome to drop in and participate in any medium.
Friday
27
East Lawn
9:30 AM
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Casual Croquet: When weather permits on the lawn by the woodshop. Come and join a group who plays a very casual version of "backyard" croquet. We usually play for an
hour and follow it up with coffee in the Whittaker Conservatory. Please contact
Dorothy at dsimons2@gmail.com.
Friday
27
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Join this popular exercise class at Brock House. Instructor: Asal Nikoopour.
Friday
27
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
Friday
27
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Strengthen your body and boost your balance with chair yoga. Enjoy gentle, effective movements to improve your core, flexibility and mobility. Instructor: Hanne Vieira.

Friday
27
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An in-depth exploration of the art of Master painters in museums and churches throughout Venice. Follow the development of Venetian painting from the Renaissance, the Mannerist period, the Baroque, the Neo-Classical and Romantic Period, and the Rococo. Instructor: Justin Newell, Art Historian
Friday
27
Meyer room
10:00 AM
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An opportunity for writers to meet, discuss and critique each others’ work-in-progress.
Friday
27
Kerrisdale Seniors Centre
10:30 AM
Friday
27
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A friendly group that meets weekly for a cup of coffee and French conversation. This group is for people who are fluent in French. Registration mandatory via suzpoulin@gmail.com. Convenor: Suzanne Poulin.
Friday
27
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Instructor: Hanne Vieira.
Friday
27
Activity Room
12:30 PM
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Come and join other members for a fun game of table tennis!
Friday
27
Begg Room - 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of every month.
Art Room - 2nd and 4th Friday of every mont
12:30 PM
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“Unserious bridge” - singles welcome.
Friday
27
Tent (Summer) or Begg Room
1:00 PM
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We sit in a circle to share songs, poetry and laughter. To us, a folk song is anything you want it to be! Bring your voice and instruments. Every 2nd and 4th Friday.
Friday
27
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When one of her students is suspected of theft, the teacher (Leonie Benesch) decides to get to the bottom of the matter. Caught between her own ideals and the school system, the consequences of her well-meant actions threaten to break her. (Drama, 2023, 99 mins, Germany).
Friday
27
Games room
1:15 PM
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Each member presents and leads a discussion of their selected book. Books on the 2024 reading list included contemporary and historical fiction, memoirs and history.
Saturday
28
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Any member of Brock House Society who is used to hiking is welcome to join our group. Please phone the coordinator or hike leader before participating. Have appropriate footwear and bring your lunch including sufficient fluids. Hikers participate at their own risk and will be asked to sign a waiver. Dogs are not permitted. Hikes are subject to change due to weather or trail conditions. Please check the Friday email updates.
Monday
30
Kerrisdale Seniors Centre, South Room
9:15 AM
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Learn how to play the handbell. Off-site at Kerrisdale Seniors’ Centre, South Room.
Monday
30
Meyer Room
9:30 AM
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Members of this group knit, crochet and stitch handcrafted items to sell at the Brock House Fair.
Monday
30
Billiard Room
10:00 AM
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Join this group if you want to play billiards with other members.