This is a Newsletter to the Members of the Haviland Club. All activities pertain to member/guest-only activities unless indicated. We are accepting new members. If interested, please contact thehavilandclub@gmail.com or call 902-894-4421.
This Week’s Headlines (See Below For More Information)
- Friday Social This Week—Bar Opens at 4, Draws at 6
- Coffee and Conversation Thursday Morning, 10 AM (Public)
- The Haviland Club Book Club, Tuesday December 17, 7 PM
- Christmas Potluck and Social – Friday December 20th (Members and Guest)
Info Updates:
Your Invitation to Take Part in A Club Committee!
President Tim would like to encourage Members, especially new Members, to join a Committee to take a role in the activities of the Club. Committee Chairs are:
Brian Sanderson—Membership
Pat Craig—House
Sue Stanger—Entertainment
Alanna Junkov—Fundraising
Members are enthusiastically welcomed to join a committee, and of course Chairs can appoint Co-Chairs to act on their behalf.
Updates on Renovations: work on the ramp is completed for the season and the ramp was used on the weekend to the satisfaction of all. The new safety entry at the backdoor is a big improvement as well.
Have you been yet to view the Wonderful Woodhouse Christmas Display.
19 Campbell Road, Johnston’s River, Sunday to Thursday 5–10pm. Friday and Saturdays 5-11 Members Gary and Terry invite you to come and be a part of their 7th season. Bring the family and enjoy the show free of charge but donations in aid of Santa’s Angels are gratefully accepted. (Santa’s Angels is a 100% volunteer-based group that provides a surprise Christmas morning to families across the Island (so donations are much needed!) For more details visit: https://www.facebook.com/Garyslightshow
Details on Upcoming Events
Friday Social This Week—Bar Opens at 4, Draws at 6
We’ll miss you if we don’t see you—so see you Friday!
Coffee and Conversation, Thursday December 12, 10 –11:30 AM
This will be our last meeting for 2019. Join us for spiced cider and Christmas cake; and to wish every a Merry Christmas/ Happy Holidays.
On January 9th, 2020, Sean Westbury will give advice on when to call 911 versus when to call an ambulance.
And please note that If schools are closed because of the weather, Thursday morning coffee is also cancelled.
The Haviland Club Book Club, Tuesday December 17, 7 PM
Join in the discussion of The Other Side of the Sun, a fascinating immigrant’s tale by Island writer Thien Tang. This will be followed by The Big Green Tent: A Novel, by Ludmila Ulitskaya; Fifth Business, by Robertson Davies; and Nostalgia, by M G Vassanji. Join the conversation!
Christmas Potluck and Social – Friday December 20th (Members and Guest)
Come and join us for our Christmas Pot Luck and Social! Please bring your favourite dish, enjoy music with Musical Sue, wear your favourite Christmas garb, and help celebrate the Christmas season with your fellow Club members. A sign-up sheet has been posted in the Taproom to help everyone decide what dish to bring.
Member Book Launch, December 30, 6 PM
Member and writer Kirstin Lund is launching her new book, written with Patti Larsen, To Sleep Perchance to Die, December 30th at the Club. Public encouraged to attend.
New Years Eve Drop In: As in the past, the Haviland Club will be open on New Years Eve. Members and guests are invited to drop in and spend some time with fellow members and friends enjoying the warmth and convivial beauty of our club.
New Years Day Levee: The New Year’s Levee will take place 11 to 1 PM on New Year’s Day. It’s fun to see so many people in the Club; we hope you’ll come and spend some time enjoying the sight, and we very much hope that you’ll consider making up a tray of sweets to satisfy the hungry hoards and perhaps helping out with the serving. Please help out. We like to put on the best of shows, and as with everything else at the Club, you’re part of it. (Public)
Play Reading Group Monday January 13, 7:30 PM
A small but keen group met Monday to discuss plays that might be read and whether there is interest in some small plays being staged, perhaps even surprise performances! If you have an interest, please come in January. Comments and questions please to rscarson@icloud.com or call 902-892-3373.
Entertainment Committee Request If members have an event or idea that they would like to see happen at the Club please feel free to bring it forward to the manager or the social committee and let’s try and make it happen. Let’s work together to make this the best season yet. Your Social/Committee consists of Sue Stanger (Chair), Julie Charlebois, Marie Hunt and Cathy Butler.
Library: Our Library is growing month by month. New Titles arrive all the times. Have you had a look lately? This week 5 news books on various topics have been added, including a complete biography of Maud Lewis, the famous Canadian Maritime painter. An attractive feature is that most of our books are new or newish and in good condition. Our catalogue of available books is online at Libib, under Haviland Club Library. Enjoy!
CARDS – GAMES AND TIMES
Monday: Sanctioned Bridge ~ 1 to 4 PM
Tuesday: Sanctioned Bridge ~ 7 PM
Tuesday: Members’ 45 Club ~ 7 PM
Wednesday: Members’ 45 Club ~ 12:30 PM
Thursday: Social Duplicate Bridge ~ 7 PM
Friday: Members’ Bridge ~ 1 PM Members’ 45 Club ~ 12:30 PM
CLUB FALL HOURS – UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THE BAR OPENS AT 4 P.M.
Please note that at times the bar may be open later – as events dictate.
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 11AM – 10 PM
Wednesday: 11 AM – 7 PM
Thursday: 11 AM – 10 PM
Friday: 11 AM – 10 PM
Saturday: Bar Open 7 – 10 PM (or as event dictates)
Sunday: CLOSED (unless events)
Come to the Haviland Club, where the draw is the people!
