BI WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR WEEKS OF MONDAY OCT 14 – SUNDAY OCT 27, 2019

This Newsletter is for Members of The Haviland Club. All activities pertain to member/guest-only unless indicated.

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We are accepting new members. If interested, please contact thehavilandclub@gmail.com or call 902-894-4421

A REMINDER from the Club President, Tim Rose

I am pleased and honoured to announce to all of you that Her Honour Antoinette Perry, 

Lieutenant-Governor of PEI, has graciously granted to the Haviland Club, Vice-Regal Patronage. 

It is a single honour for us as members and recognizes the social role of The Haviland Club in our community.

This week’s Headlines/Reminders/Upcoming Events

• If any members have an event or idea that they would like to see happening at the Club please feel free to bring it forward and let’s try and make it happen. Remember this is your Club and the more we all get involved to plan an event, or volunteer at an event, the better our Club will be. Let’s work together to make this the best season yet.

• Thank you to Marie for the great meal of Lasagna and Salad at the last Friday supper, another great meal, shared with good company.

• Friday Socials – Bar opens at 4 p.m. Draws at 6 p.m. See you Friday!!!

• Wednesday Oct 16^{th – SPECIAL MEETING 7 P.M.}

Special Meeting held on Wednesday, October 16th. at 07:00pm to discuss and vote on Major Repairs and Renovations to the Club like the Lower Roof, Wheelchair Ramp and Deck.

• Friday Oct 25^{th –} Pumpkin Carving

Stick around after the Friday social and carve a pumpkin. One of our members has donated pumpkins, so bring your artistic flair. Carve a pumpkin to leave at the Club for our Halloween decorations, or take it home with you. Please bring a carving/paring knife.

• The Haviland Club Pond Scotch Tasting, Friday Oct. 25, 7 PM (Public Event)

Please join us for a wee dram—or rather, a series of wee drams—at the Haviland Club on Friday October 25th at 7 PM. Your host for the evening will be Mr. Gary Ready. Five single malts will be served, also smoked salmon on a bagel. Cost per person is $40.00, tickets are available at the bar, and are limited to 26 will be sold, so get yours soon!

• Halloween Party at the Haunted Haviland – Nov. 01– (Public Event)

Come and join us for some spooky fun, food, music and good times. It is never too early to start planning your costumes. Members tickets are $10.00 Non-Members $20.00. Please purchase your ticket in the tap room. There will be interactive games and music, spooky visitors, food, dancing. Let’s make this a Spooktacular event!!! This is a19+ event. Start 8 pm.

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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

Saturday: Members’ 45 Club ~ 12:30 PM

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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!

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NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY SEPT 30 – SUNDAY OCT 06, 2019

This Newsletter is for Members of The Haviland Club. All activities pertain to member/guest-only unless indicated as Public

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We are accepting new members. If interested, please contact thehavilandclub@gmail.com or call 902-894-4421

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO MARK BELFRY

Mark has effortlessly produced the club newsletter for some time now, and we would like to take this time to give him a HUGE THANK YOU for all his hard work and dedication in keeping all members both old and new informed about all the good times to be had at the club.

Mark has graciously passed on the newsletter to Julie Charlebois, and I am sure I will be looking to Mark for words of wisdom and advice as I take on this role. Cheers Mark!

This week’s Headlines/Reminders/Upcoming Events

<>  If any members have an event or idea that they would like to see happening at the club – please feel free to bring it forward and let’s try and make it happen. Remember this is your club and the more we all get involved to plan an event, or volunteer at an event, the better our club will be. Let’s work together to make this the best season yet.

<> LAST FRIDAY SOCIAL – Sept 27^th- was a resounding success. Thank you to Marie and Julie for the great meal of Lebanese wraps and Tabbouleh salad, it was a hit, and for organizing Karaoke.  It was soooo much fun and it was great to see so many people participating. For those of you who did not join us in singing…all I can saw is you missed a good time.  It was unanimous that we do it again some time soon!  Stay Tuned!!!

 <> CALENDAR OF EVENTS: The club will be posting an events calendar for 2019/2010 in the tap room and on our face book page and web page for all upcoming future events into the new year. The newsletter will still go out as a reminder. Stay tuned for more information regarding this.

<>  IT’S MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME – please take the time to renew your membership Please see Susan, Cathy or Craig to renew. THANK YOU!

<>  Friday Social Oct 04th –   Bar Opens at 4 p.m. Draws are at 6 p.m. – GOOD LUCK!

<>   $8.00 – Friday Supper –Oct 04^th–  followed by Card Party  – Lasagna and Caesar Salad.

Bar opens at 4 p.m., Supper is at 6 p.m. with cards to follow.   Come out for supper and then stay and play – Crib, Rummy, Euchre, 45;s – different games and multiple tables, no need to bring cards the club has enough to go around.

“PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN UP AHEAD OF TIME FOR SUPPER. YOU CAN DROP BY AND SIGN UP I N THE TAP ROOM, OR CALL/EMAIL THE CLUB TO RESERVE by NOON ON WEDNESDAY OCT 02- IS THE DEADLINE– THIS IS TO ENSURE WE PURCHASE AND COOK ENOUGH FOOD FOR ALL THOSE WHO REGISTERED” – THANK YOU. If you do not reserve ahead of time, we cannot guarantee a meal. Thank You.

<>  Coffee and Conversation – Thursday Oct 03

Will Hobbs and Bruce Craig will talk to us about the PEI Symphony, and October 10 Detective Constable Jason McKinnon will discuss investigative techniques.   Bert C has arranged a schedule of guests for the fall, but is keeping the last Thursday of each month for conversation between members and their guests.

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FURTHER OCTOBER UPCOMING EVENTS

<>  The Haviland Club Book Club, Tuesday October 15, 7 PM – At this time there is no information on next month’s book. Is anyone going to see Margaret Atwood on Oct 07^th? Perhaps we can arrange to have discussion afterward.

<>  The Haviland Club Pond Scotch Tasting, Friday October 25, 7 PM (Public Event)

Please join us for a wee dram—or rather, a series of wee drams—at the Haviland Club on Friday October 25th at 7 PM. Your host for the evening will be Mr. Gary Ready. Five single malts will be served, also smoked salmon on a bagel. Cost per person is $40.00, tickets are available at the bar, and are limited to 26 will be sold, so get yours soon!

<> Halloween Party at the Haunted Haviland – Nov. 01– Public Event.

Come and join us for some spooky fun, food, music and good times.  It is never too early to start planning your costumes.  Details to follow.

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CARDS – GAMES AND TIMES

Monday:          Sanctioned Bridge ~ 1 to 4 PM, begins Oct 7, Club Appreciation Game, Extra MP

Tuesday:         Sanctioned Bridge ~ 7 PM, Club Appreciation Game, Extra MP

Tuesday:         Members’ 45 Club ~ 7 PM

Wednesday:    Members’ 45 Club ~ 12:30 PM

Thursday:        Social Duplicate Bridge ~ 7 PM

Friday:             Members’ Bridge ~ 1 PM

Saturday:        Members’ 45 Club ~ 12:30 PM

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THE HAVILAND CLUB NEWSLETTER
April 3, 2019 

Your weekly reason to be a Haviland Club Member: 

To support one of the Charlottetown’s finest historical properties—and have enrich your life doing it!

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 )

• Thursday Coffee and Conversation—With Pat Murray, 10 AM
• Friday Social This Week—Bar Opens at 4, Draws at 6 PM

House Update
A house inspection has been completed on Lowden House. The Inspection highlighted the need for repairs to the roof, outside deck, chimneys, outside foundation and trim. A meeting with the Executive will be held on Monday August 8th to review the Inspection Report and discuss next steps to address the issues outlined in the report.

This is a Newsletter to the Members of the Haviland Club.
All activities pertain to member-only activities unless otherwise indicated.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday Night Billiards, 7 PM (Members)
Snooker, anyone? Two great old tables in The Haviland Club downstairs. Billiards Fans, note above, Marie is having five pool cues retipped.

Thursday Coffee and Conversation Pat Murray, 10-11:30 AM (Public Event)

This Thursday, April 4th:  our guest is Pat Murray. Pat was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis six years ago; but with an exercise program she has gained much mobility and is a qualified aquafit  instructor. Pat will talk about “Moving On” ; finding a different way  to move; eg “the importance of a can of beans and dancing”!!!

Next week, April 11th:  our guest will be Her Honour the The Honourable Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor. President Tim, his wife Jo and Coffee Chair Bert will greet the Lieutenant Governor on arrival. We’re told that the event is to be informal, that it is not necessary for men to wear ties and jackets.

Friday Social This Friday, Bar Opens at 4, Draws at 6 (Members and Guests)
Friday social this week for your weekly reconnection with friends. Bar opens at 4, draws at 6.

Saturday, April 6: Easter Seals Campaign Bridge Fundraiser, 12 Noon
Sandwiches and sweets will be served at noon, followed at 1 p.m. by Open Pairs Bridge (guaranteed partner). Minimum $10/person (tax receipt with donation of $20 or more). All proceeds to Easter Seals. For more information, contact carolreid012@gmail.com. See event flyer on this site under Events, or at www.bridgewebs.com/happybidders

Sunday, April 7: Vegan PEI Spring Brunch Fundraiser, 11-1
Vegan fans: for more information go to Veg PEI on Facebook.

THE HAVILAND CLUB NEWSLETTER
March 19, 2019 

This is a Newsletter to the Members of the Haviland Club.
All activities pertain to member-only activities unless otherwise indicated.
We are accepting new members. If interested, please contact thehavilandclub@gmail.com or call 902-894-4421.

Your weekly reason to be a Haviland Club Member:
Where else can you know to go to surround yourself with beauty, to find conversation or peace, whichever you seek?

This Week’s Headlines (See Below For More Information )

The Haviland Club Book Club meeting is postponed until next week (March 26)

Thursday Coffee and Conversation—With Carolyn Drake, The Guardian Night Editor (Public)

Friday Social This Week—Bar Opens at 4, Draws at 6 PM

 Thanks, Marie:  Thank you, Marie for last Friday’s fabulous Chicken Etouffe!

 Thanks Also:  To host Gary, presenters Tom, Bruce Laurent and Rick, and to organizer Mark, for the sold out and very successful Irish Whiskey Tasting Saturday evening!

 Friday Night Live is done for now, Congratulations Laurie and Mike: Congratulations to Mike and Laurie for three great, sold out shows.

 Membership Update:  Welcome to all the new members and applicants who have are  joining the Haviland Club. The Club now has 164 members!

 Library Update:  Painting took more time than anticipated due to many unforeseen problems with the walls. Thank you to Patricia Craig for being on top of all those issues as painter no1, and for doing the thorough, careful job our beautiful house deserves. Given the age of the walls we can no longer put nails or screws into them. A new approach is being actively investigated now. Please note that the Library portion of the room will re-open by 10 April when the paint is well dried off and not sticky wet. The House Committee thanks everyone for their patience.
Books are coming in and thank you again to all who donate. All the books are in an Electronic Catalogue, if you wish to have a copy via your personal email, Laurent can sent it to you. We will continue to add to the E-Catalogue in this manner. This will give us a professional library look.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday Night Billiards, 7 PM
Snooker, anyone? Two great old tables in The Haviland Club downstairs. Billiards Fans, note above, Marie is having five pool cues retipped.

Thursday Coffee and Conversation With Carolyn Drake, The Guardian Night Editor, 10-11:30 AM
This Thursday, March 21 our guest is Carolyn Drake, Night Editor for The Guardian newspaper. Join us and learn about the duties of a night editor—should be a fascinating conversation. Next week, March 28th, we will be visited by the remarkable Ray Murphy, Pharmacist, Member of the Order of Canada. We’re not going to mention that coffee and conversation is postponed if schools are closed. You know that, and it won’t be.

 Friday Social This Friday, Bar Opens at 4, Draws at 6
Friday social this week. We like our $7 Fridays, but we like the socials, too! Come celebrate the return of Spring—hopefully it will feel like it.

The Haviland Club Book Club is postponed until next week (Tuesday March 26,7 PM)
We’re reading and will discuss Hag Seed, by Margaret Atwood, which makes delightful use of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Come join a fascinating conversation!

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Come to the Haviland Club. The draw is the people!