THE HAVILAND CLUB NEWSLETTER

February 4, 2019

Your weekly reason to be a Haviland Club Member:
friendship and that feeling of belonging that comes from taking part.
As a Haviland Club member you’re never without friends.
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 )

• Coffee and Conversation with Gerard Mitchell, PEI Referendum Commissioner
• Friday Social This Friday, Bar Opens at 4, Draws at 6 PM
• This Friday, Who Wrote The Book of Love? Philippe Sly & The Atlantic String Machine, 8 PM
• February 15: Friday Night Live at the Haviland Club with Laurie and Mike, This Month’s Special Guest Liam Corcoran
• Drop Dead Gorgeous II, February 16 

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

Thanks!  To Louise C. for the fabulous $7 Friday last week—spaghetti, caesar salad, tiramisu: wonderful! And thanks to Rowena and Susan for doing the dishes and clean up.

Congrats!  To members whose names were drawn for the pre-Valentine’s 50% off dinner at the Lucy Maude Room of the Culinary Institute of Canada on February 13th at 6 PM. Well done. You’ll receive a note by email to confirm.

Painting Update:  You’ve likely noticed repairs to the walls in the lounge and hall. Painting of the lounge should begin quite soon, with the hall to follow.

Nice Picture, President Tim!  Isn’t there a rule that if you get your picture in the Guardian you buy around at the bar? (No? There should be!)

Upcoming Events

Wednesday Night Billiards, 7 PM

Snooker, anyone? Two great old tables in The Haviland Club downstairs.

Thursday Coffee and Conversation With Gerard Mitchell, Commissioner, Pei Referendum, 10-11:30
This week, February 7th: Gerard Mitchell, Commissioner, PEI Referendum. If you have questions or comments about the referendum, bring them on Thursday.

February 14th, the long awaited visit from Ben Favro, cheese ambassador, Stratford Sobey’s. (And please remember: if schools are closed because of weather, Coffee and Conversation is cancelled for that day.)

Friday Social This Friday, Bar Opens at 4, Draws at 6
Come join the crowd for this week’s fun Friday social.

MUSIC: Who Wrote The Book of Love? Philippe Sly & The Atlantic String Machine, Friday February 8, 8 PM (Public Event)
Come enjoy our old friends, the fabulous Atlantic String Machine with the very highly regarded Philippe Sly).

Romance Writer’s Workshop, February 9, 9 AM (Public Event)
The PEI Writers’ Guild is hosting a workshop entitled Heat Rising: Writing the Romantic Revolution. Open to both members and non-members of the Guild, the workshop will allow participants to learn more about romance writing. Led by Nova Scotia author Michelle Helliwell from Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada (RWAC), this event will cover not only the romance genre and what constitutes a “romance,” but will also dive deep into the romantic arc, the hero(one)’s journey, heat levels, romantic tension and how to build sexual tension, and how to write that sometimes awkward sex scene effectively. Helliwell will also inform participants about the publishing process specific to the romance genre. Register at peiwritersguild.com. For information visit peiwritersguild.com or email peiwritersguild@gmail.com.

Wednesday Craft Night, February 12, 7 PM.
This year the craft club is trying something new.  The second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, beginning Jan. 23,, we will be getting together to craft. Everyone bring something to work on – knitting, crocheting, sewing, etc. Sit and craft while having a chat with your friends. We can learn from each other while having a glass of wine. All are welcome.

MUSIC: Friday Night Live at the Haviland! Friday February 15 at 7 PM (Public Event)
Friday Night Live at the Haviland returns Friday, February 15, 7-10 p.m. Mike Mooney and Laurie Brinklow host special guest Liam Corcoran for an evening of music and, well,… you name it, we’ll try it in the Open Mic portion of the show! All you have to do is sign up at the door, but come early as it’s sure to fill up fast. Admission is $10, $8 for Haviland Club members, and free if you’re performing on the Open Stage. In March (15th), Mike and Laurie’s guest will be, Gypsy Jazz.

Drop Dead Gorgeous 2; The Guy Who Didn’t Do It!  February 16, 7 PM (Public Event)

MURDER MYSTERY: Get your sleuth on! Come out for a fun participational evening. Dress up (Roaring Twenties, rum runners and bootleggers, flappers, or whatever you feel like—we’re having fun, eh?) and play your given character to the extent you feel comfortable. Some people get into it, some less so, but it’s fun for all. You’ll have your chance to interpret clues, possible motives for potential wrong doing, and be part of a  team up with other guests and join in the fun of hunting for clues and collecting bits of gossip from the conversations around them to finally determine who dunnit and why? The cost is only $10 for members, $20 for non-members, and although there’s lots of space it’s still limited, so get your tickets soon—in the taproom, or call 902-894-4421 to reserve.

Tuesday February 19, The Haviland Club Book Club,7 PM
The Book Club is now reading Educated, by Tara Westover, according to Goodreads: “An unforgettable memoir about a young girl who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University.” And then, for March, the club will read Hag Seed, by Margaret Atwood, which makes delightful use of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. New voices always welcome—if you are a reader, please join us.

St. Patrick’s Day Irish Whisky Tasting, March 16, 7 PM (Public Event).
Did you get your ticket? Start your St. Patrick’s Day celebration a day early at The Haviland Club Irish Whisky Tasting. Gary Ready will host; five Irish Whiskey’s will be presented and tasted; a suitable snack will be served; there’ll be trivia, and by the end of the evening most of us will know more than we do now about the distillation of Irish spirits and how they differ from the Scottish. Tickets are $40 and available at the taproom bar, or by calling 902-894-4421. Many tickets have already been sold,

Cards:

Monday	Public Bridge Over the Bridge Club ~ : 1 to 4 PM ℗
Tuesday	Public Bridge Over the Bridge Club ~ 7 PM ℗
Tuesday	Members’ 45 Club ~ 7 PM
Wednesday	Members’ 45 Club ~ 1 PM
Thursday	Public Bridge Happy Bidders Bridge Club (Social Duplicate) ~ 7 PM ℗
Friday	Members’ Bridge ~ 1 PM
Saturday	Members’ 45 Club ~ 1 PM

Club Hours:

DAY	CLUB Hours	Bar Hours
Monday	Closed	Closed
Tuesday	11AM – 10 PM	4PM-10 PM
Wednesday	11AM – 10 PM	4PM-10 PM
Thursday	11AM – 10 PM	4PM-10 PM
Friday	11AM – 10 PM	4PM-10 PM
Saturday	7PM_10PM	7PM-10PM
Sunday	Closed	Closed

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

Copyright “The Newsletter Committee”

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THE HAVILAND CLUB NEWSLETTER: Jan 29, 2018 

Your weekly reason to be a Haviland Club Member: Live music—unique, eclectic and local—
everything from classical to new age, folk, rock and contemporary.

 © The Haviland Club Inc., Source the weekly Newsletter

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

 Coffee and Conversation with Nora Jenkins of Friends of the Farm, Thursday, 10 AM
$7 Friday This Friday, courtesy of Louise C. Bar Opens at 4, Dinner and Draws at 6 PM (Member+guest)
SPECIAL MEMBERS’ DRAW THIS FRIDAY: 50% off Valentine’s Dinner (February 13) at the Lucy Maude Dining Room
Super Bowl Party, Sunday 7 PM
Drop Dead Gorgeous II, February 16
Music, Music, Music: Feb 1, Tara MacLean & Alicia Toner; Feb 8, Philippe Sly & The Atlantic String Machine; Feb 15, Friday Night Live at the Haviland Club with Laurie and Mike, This Month’s Special Guest Liam Corcoran

 

Welcome New Members!  At the January meeting, The Haviland Club Executive approved seven new memberships.

Thanks!  Bridge Clubs for organizing the successful Haviland Club Fundraiser, Bridge Luncheon/game last Saturday.  Thank you to all the bridge players who participated, and the Haviland Club for providing such a wonderful venue.

Thanks Also!  Volunteers who are preparing to renew the Library by updating and enhancing the collection, and by working with President Tim to repaint the walls and wainscoting, and the Crafts Club for sewing and installing new drapes. This is badly needed! We look forward to seeing the results! Making the room more attractive for rentals.

 And Also Thanks!  To all of you, our  Members and renters, for your cooperation and patience as we undertake to repair and paint the Lounge, the hall and stairway!

 And a Big Congrats!  To Hank, as the primary winner at Saturday Afternoon at the Races (although he wasn’t the only one to cash a ticket 🙂

 Upcoming Events

 Thursday Coffee and Conversation With Nora Jenkins (Friends of the Farm), 10-11:30

As you drive along University Avenue, past the agriculture research station, have you ever wondered about the future of this land – which is open green space at the moment? Most research has been moved to the Harrington area. In the past there has been talk of a golf course, restaurants, university expansion, etc on this land. One organization as campaigned (successfully) to preserve this green space, which is now in the centre of the greater Charlottetown area. Our guest will be Nora Jenkins, President, Friends of the Farm. Nora will review past efforts to preserve the land and buildings, and talk about the future. 

Next Thursday, February 7th, our guest will be Gerard Mitchell, commissioner for the Referendum. (And please remember: if schools are closed because of weather, Coffee and Conversation is cancelled for that day.)

MUSIC: Tara MacLean and Alicia Toner: Live at the Haviland Club, This Friday (Feb 1) at 8 PM (Public Event)

Tara says: So exciting! Come and see us at the Haviland Club for an intimate night of stories and songs. Bring a cushion and get cozy. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with music beginning around 8:00 p.m, $20 suggested donation, payable upon entrance to the great room.

Super Bowl Sunday, This Sunday (Feb 3), 7 PM (Public Event)

Brady fan? Think the Rams are due? If you plan to come to the Super Bowl showing this Sunday—and we hope you do—please add your name to the sheet in the bar or call the Club to confirm so we know how many will be there. Marie has generously offered to make munchies, so we need numbers. 

MUSIC: Who Wrote The Book of Love? Philippe Sly & The Atlantic String Machine, Friday February 8, 8 PM (Public Event) Come enjoy our old friends, the fabulous Atlantic String Machine with the very highly regarded Philippe Sly).

Romance Writer’s Workshop, February 9, 9 AM (Public Event)

The PEI Writers’ Guild is hosting a workshop entitled Heat Rising: Writing the Romantic Revolution. Open to both members and non-members of the Guild, the workshop will allow participants to learn more about romance writing. Led by Nova Scotia author Michelle Helliwell from Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada (RWAC), this event will cover not only the romance genre and what constitutes a “romance,” but will also dive deep into the romantic arc, the hero(one)’s journey, heat levels, romantic tension and how to build sexual tension, and how to write that sometimes awkward sex scene effectively. Helliwell will also inform participants about the publishing process specific to the romance genre. Register at peiwritersguild.com. For information visit peiwritersguild.com or email peiwritersguild@gmail.com.

 

MUSIC: Friday Night Live at the Haviland! Friday February 15 at 7 PM (Public Event)

Friday Night Live at the Haviland returns Friday, February 15, 7-10 p.m. Mike Mooney and Laurie Brinklow host special guest Liam Corcoran for an evening of music and, well,… you name it, we’ll try it in the Open Mic portion of the show! All you have to do is sign up at the door, but come early as it’s sure to fill up fast. No advance tickets: Admission is $10, $8 for Haviland Club members, and free if you’re performing on the Open Stage. In March (15th), Mike and Laurie’s guest will be, Gypsy Jazz.

Drop Dead Gorgeous 2; The Guy Who Didn’t Do It!  February 16, 7 PM (Public Event) 

MURDER MYSTERY: Get your sleuth on! Come out for a fun participational evening. Dress up (Roaring Twenties, rum runners and bootleggers, flappers, or whatever you feel like—we’re having fun, eh?) and play your given character to the extent you feel comfortable. Some people get into it, some less so, but it’s fun for all. You’ll have your chance to interpret clues, possible motives for potential wrong doing, and be part of a  team up with other guests and join in the fun of hunting for clues and collecting bits of gossip from the conversations around them to finally determine who dunnit and why? The cost is only $10 for members, $20 for non-members, and although there’s lots of space it’s still limited, so get your tickets soon—in the taproom, or call 902-894-4421 to reserve.

St. Patrick’s Day Irish Whiskey Tasting, March 16, 7 PM. You’ve enjoyed The Haviland Club’s famous and fabulous Scotch Tastings, as put on by the Pond Committee—is it not high time for Irish? Of course it is, especially for St. Patrick’s Day. Gary Ready will host; five Irish Whiskey’s will be presented and tasted; a suitable snack will be served; there’ll be trivia, and by the end of the evening most of us will know more than we do now about the distillation of Irish spirits and how they differ from the Scottish. Tickets are $40 and available at the taproom bar, or by calling 902-894-4421. Many tickets have already been sold, so make that call soon! 

Cards:

Monday	Public Bridge Over the Bridge Club ~ : 1 to 4 PM ℗
Tuesday	Public Bridge Over the Bridge Club ~ 7 PM ℗
Tuesday	Members’ 45 Club ~ 7 PM
Wednesday	Members’ 45 Club ~ 1 PM
Thursday	Public Bridge Happy Bidders Bridge Club (Social Duplicate) ~ 7 PM ℗
Friday	Members’ Bridge ~ 1 PM
Saturday	Members’ 45 Club ~ 1 PM

Club Hours:

DAY	CLUB Hours	Bar Hours
Monday	Closed	Closed
Tuesday	11AM – 10 PM	4PM-10 PM
Wednesday	11AM – 10 PM	4PM-10 PM
Thursday	11AM – 10 PM	4PM-10 PM
Friday	11AM – 10 PM	4PM-10 PM
Saturday	7PM_10PM	7PM-10PM
Sunday	Closed	Closed

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

 

 

THE HAVILAND CLUB NEWSLETTER
January 21, 2018 

 

 

Your weekly reason to be a Haviland Club Member: Live music—unique, eclectic and local—
everything from classical to new age, folk, rock and contemporary.

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

• Craft Club Returns This Wednesday Evening (Member + guest)
• Movie Night This Wednesday The Tempest with John Cassavetes (delayed last week due to technical difficulties) (Member + guest)
• Coffee and Conversation the Cheese Ambassador, Sobey’s of Stratford (Public)
• Friday Social This Friday, Bar Opens at 4, Draws at 6 PM (Member + guest)
• Friday: The Haviland Club Pond Robbie Burns Single Malt Scotch Tasting is Sold Out!
• Saturday: Duplicate Bridge Haviland Club Fundraiser, 12 PM (Public)
• Saturday Afternoon At The Races, This Saturday, 11:30 at the Top of the Park (Member + guest)
• Super Bowl Party, February 3rd, 7 PM  (Member + guest)
• Music, Music, Music:  (Public)
  • Feb 1, Tara MacLean & Alicia Toner;
  • Feb 8, Philippe Sly & The Atlantic String Machine;
  • Feb 15, Friday Night Live at the Haviland Club with Laurie and Mike, This Month’s Special Guest Liam Corcoran

 Thanks!  To Tricia for last Friday’s $7 Friday, and to Terry and Susan for helping out, including cleaning up! 

 Congrats!  To Laurie Brinklow and Mike Mooney for the tremendously successful Friday Night Live full house! 

 Bye for now to our friend Julie, forced to leave Charlottetown for Ottawa for career reasons. Best of luck Julie. Visit when you can!

 

 

Upcoming Events

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.

 Wednesday Night Craft Night, 7 PM. This year the craft club is trying something new.  The second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, beginning Jan. 23,, we will be getting together to craft. Everyone bring something to work on – knitting, crocheting, sewing, etc. Sit and craft while having a chat with your friends. We can learn from each other while having a glass of wine. All are welcome.

 Wednesday Night Billiards, 7 PM
Snooker, anyone? Two great old tables in The Haviland Club downstairs. 

Wednesday Movie Night This Week (delayed from last week)
Delayed due to downloading issues, movie night returns this week with the 1982 John Cassavetes version of The Tempest, as the book club will be reading Margaret Atwood’s Hag Seed, which is based on The Tempest. 

Thursday Coffee and Conversation Returns Tomorrow With Sobey’s, 10-11:30  (Public Event)
This week, January 24: Our Guest will be Ben Favro, the Cheese Ambassador, Sobey’s of Stratford.  Ben will tell us about cheese, and will have samples accompanied with fruit. (sorry no wine; it is 10am!!)

Thursday, January 31st. As you drive along University Avenue, past the agriculture research station, have you ever wondered about the future of this land – which is open green space at the moment? Most research has been moved to the Harrington area. In the past there has been talk of a golf course, restaurants, university expansion, etc on this land. One organization, Friends of the Farm, has campaigned (successfully) to preserve this green space, which is now in the centre of the greater Charlottetown area. Our guest will be Nora Jenkins, President, Friends of the Farm. Nora will review past efforts to preserve the land and buildings, and talk about the future.

Members (and Guests) Friday Social This Week, Bar Opens at 4, Draws at 6, Music by Gloriana
Come one come all. Friday night at the Haviland Club, there’s nothing better, and again this week, Gloriana has kindly agreed to entertain us with her classical guitar.

Robbie Burns Single Malt Scotch Tasting With Haggis, January 25 at 7 PM is SOLD OUT (Public Event)
January 25th is the date for another great Robbie Burns night single malt scotch tasting. Five single malts, including a Robbie Burns Scotch, will be presented, all purchased at the 2018 PEI Spirits Festival. Also being served, in addition to haggis, will be smoked salmon on a bagel. 

Bridge Luncheon, Saturday January 26, Lunch at noon, game from 1-4 PM (Public Event)

Celebrating the long and rewarding partnership between The Haviland club and the two bridge clubs, a fun bridge fundraiser for the Haviland Club is scheduled this Saturday, January 26th, with lunch at noon and bridge from 1 to 4 PM. Tickets are $20.00, and there will be a 50/50 and other draws throughout the afternoon. For tickets, please contact irene.macarthur.pei@gmail.com

 

Saturday Afternoon at the Races, This Saturday January 26, 11:30 PM
Saturday afternoon at the Races returns! Dinner’s at 11:30 in the Top of the Park Restaurant, races start at 12:30 pm u, and the buffet is $17.95 plus taxes. This week we’re trying something different. A $10 ticket must be purchased at the bar, or at the track. See Hank or Mark to explain. If you plan to attend, please sign the sheet in the taproom so we can make the reservation.

Veg PEI’s New Year’s Potluck, Monday January 28 at 6:30 PM (Public Event)
Guests are asked, if able, to bring a vegan dish for 25-35 sample servings, so there is enough to go around. The dish cannot include flesh of any kind, dairy (cheese, milk, butter, margarine, etc.), eggs, or honey. Also bring a list of ingredients and serving utensil. For eating bring a plate, utensils, napkin and a bowl for soups. Donations go to educate Islanders about the benefits of plant based living. For more information, contact 902-571-4744.

 Tara MacLean and Alicia Toner: Live at the Haviland Club, Friday February 1 at 8 PM (Public Event)
Tara says: So exciting! Come and see us at the Haviland Club for an intimate night of stories and songs. Bring a cushion and get cozy.

 Super Bowl Sunday, Sunday February 3, 7 PM (Public Event)
Watching the Super Bowl? Or just the half time show with Maroon? This year’s Super Bowl coming from Atlanta, we’re thinking of mint juleps, old-fashioneds, and shouting at the TV with friends. What could be better than that? We have more to tell you, about snacks and other matters of interest, but the details are being worked out. Stay tuned.

 MUSIC: Who Wrote The Book of Love? Philippe Sly & The Atlantic String Machine, Friday February 8, 8 PM (Public Event)
Come enjoy our old friends, the fabulous Atlantic String Machine with the very highly regarded Philippe Sly).

 Romance Writer’s Workshop, February 9, 9 AM (Public Event)
The PEI Writers’ Guild is hosting a workshop entitled Heat Rising: Writing the Romantic Revolution. Open to both members and non-members of the Guild, the workshop will allow participants to learn more about romance writing. Led by Nova Scotia author Michelle Helliwell from Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada (RWAC), this event will cover not only the romance genre and what constitutes a “romance,” but will also dive deep into the romantic arc, the hero(one)’s journey, heat levels, romantic tension and how to build sexual tension, and how to write that sometimes awkward sex scene effectively. Helliwell will also inform participants about the publishing process specific to the romance genre. Register at peiwritersguild.com. For information visit peiwritersguild.com or email peiwritersguild@gmail.com.

Friday Night Live at the Haviland! Friday February 15 at 7 PM (Public Event)
After a tremendous opening night, Friday Night Live at the Haviland returns Friday, February 15, 7-10 p.m. Mike Mooney and Laurie Brinklow host special guest Liam Corcoran for an evening of music and, well,… you name it, we’ll try it in the Open Mic portion of the show! All you have to do is sign up at the door, but come early as it’s sure to fill up fast. Admission is $10, $8 for Haviland Club members, and free if you’re performing on the Open Stage. In March (15th), Mike and Laurie’s guest will be, Gypsy Jazz.

 Tuesday February 19, The Haviland Club Book Club,7 PM
After a fulsome discussion (and when do you get to say that?) The Miniaturist was happily put to bed with satisfaction all round. Next up, Educated, by Tara Westover, according to Goodreads: “An unforgettable memoir about a young girl who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University.” And then, for March, the club will read Hag Seed, by Margaret Atwood, which makes delightful use of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. New voices always welcome—if you are a reader, please join us.

 

Drop Dead Gorgeous 2; The Guy Who Didn’t Do It!  February 16, 7 PM (Public Event)
The culprit was revealed. He was handed over to the Big Boss and The Henchmen who took him away to exact their revenge. Well, he was framed! Someone set him up to take the fall. He escaped and is still at large. The Boss returns to the club and announces that the scoundrel has escaped. The Boss leaves the group with specific instructions: “If that low down, lily-livered, belly dragging Louse shows his face back here grab him and keep him here till we get back… or else!” He points an accusing finger at everyone and exits with the Guys. After a few moments the Culprit appears from upstairs and begs the group to help him find the real killer before the Boss returns… Are you in? In case you’ve forgotten, you’ll be reminded of your role in the coming weeks.

 Cards—Games and Times:

Cards:

Monday	Public Bridge Over the Bridge Club ~ : 1 to 4 PM ℗
Tuesday	Public Bridge Over the Bridge Club ~ 7 PM ℗
Tuesday	Members’ 45 Club ~ 7 PM
Wednesday	Members’ 45 Club ~ 1 PM
Thursday	Public Bridge Happy Bidders Bridge Club (Social Duplicate) ~ 7 PM ℗
Friday	Members’ Bridge ~ 1 PM
Saturday	Members’ 45 Club ~ 1 PM

 

Club Summer Hours:

DAY	CLUB Hours	Bar Hours
Monday	Closed	Closed
Tuesday	11AM – 10 PM	4PM-10 PM
Wednesday	11AM – 10 PM	4PM-10 PM
Thursday	11AM – 10 PM	4PM-10 PM
Friday	11AM – 10 PM	4PM-10 PM
Saturday	7PM_10PM	7PM-10PM
Sunday	Closed	Closed

 

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