THE HAVILAND CLUB NEWSLETTER
March 4, 2019 

Your weekly reason to be a Haviland Club Member:
Because how could we get through a winter like this without others to laugh with? Often?
 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—‘Talking Scams’ with Detective Constable Jason MacKinnon  (Public)
• Friday $7 Pizza Party This Week, courtesy Brian T.—Bar Opens at 4, Draws at 6 PM
• Friday Night Live with Mike, Laurie and special guest Gypsy Jazz, March 15, 7 PM (Public)
• Irish Whisky Tasting Next Saturday (16th) (Public)

Thanks:  To Trustee Roger MacDonald for buying pizza for everyone at last week’s Friday Happy Hour! 

 Thanks Also: to Laurent for his fascinating presentation at last week’s Coffee and Conversation on Canada-China relations.

 Update:  We’ve done a great job making a mess of the Library. It may take a week or more yet, but we hope soon it will all be painted. See article at bottom of the Newsletter for Laurent’s prescription for donating books.

 Upcoming Events

This is a Newsletter to the Members of the Haviland Club. 

All activities pertain to member-only activities unless otherwise indicated.

 The Lowden House was built 150 years ago. 

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 Detective Constable Jason MacKinnon, 10-11:30 AM
This Thursday, Haviland Club member, our guest is Detective Constable Jason MacKinnon, Charlottetown Police Services, who will talk about scams and fraud. Maybe he can tell us why the Club phone will ring four times during his presentation with nobody there!
Next week we welcome Ray Murphy, well-known pharmacist, philanthropist and member of the Order of Canada.
As always, if school’s are closed so is Coffee and Conversation—no way that could happen this late in the winter, could it? Oh yeah, right.

 $7 Friday This Friday, Bar Opens at 4, Dinner following the Draws at 6
$7 Pizza Party! Member Brian T. has kindly offered to provide pizza at his cost this Friday, mix and match, with a choice of slices.

 And then for next week,
March 15, the night of Friday Night Live with Mike Mooney and Laurie Brinklow with special guest Gypsy Jazz, generous Marie, who prepared a $7 Friday two weeks ago, is proposing to do it again, featuring Chicken Etoufee – a New Orleans Classic, chicken “smothered” in flavourful tomato sauce served over rice. Please remember to let us know if you plan to come so there’s enough for all.

Wednesday Craft Night, March 12, 7 PM.
Bring a project to work on – knitting, crocheting, sewing, etc. Sit and craft while having a chat with your friends. We laugh and learn from each other while having a glass of wine. All are welcome.

MUSIC: Friday Night Live at the Haviland! Friday March 15 at 7 PM (Public Event)
Friday Night Live at the Haviland returns Friday, March 15, 7-10 p.m. Mike Mooney and Laurie Brinklow host special guest Gypsy Jazz 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. I

 St. Patrick’s Day Irish Whisky Tasting, March 16, 7 PM (Public Event).
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. There may be a few tickets left, so call now Tickets are $40 and available at the taproom bar, or by calling 902-894-4421. 

The Haviland Club Book Club, Tuesday March 19, 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!

Cards:

 Library Upgrade  The Club Library is being renewed with new books. In order to do so we will need donations of more recent titles. Books published in the last 20 years only or recently published. If you have books at home you no longer need or want, please consider donating them to the Haviland Club Library. The books should be clean, no marks or damage to them, no pages missing and no pages marked or written in. Books NOT suitable for this project are encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, school books, textbooks, magazines, periodicals, specialized legal or professional books. Any general books on various topics, fiction, biographies, etc are welcome. They can be soft cover or hard cover. If you have any questions please contact Laurent directly through his email address larrymuffin1@gmail.com or see him at the Club. Laurent is responsible for this project.

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

THE HAVILAND CLUB NEWSLETTER
February 26, 2019

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: Great Food and Drink, including Scotch, Whiskey and Wine tastings,  $7.00 Friday’s and Potluck Dinners on special occasions.

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

• Thursday Coffee and Conversation with Laurent Beaulieu: “China and Canada,” Our Relationship
• Friday Social This Week—Bar Opens at 4, Draws at 6 PM
• Friday Night Live with Mike, Laurie and special guest Gypsy Jazz, March 15, 7 PM

Thanks:  To Marie for organizing, cooking and serving last week’s $7 Friday. We love our $7 Fridays! Also, thanks for arranging for five pool cues to be repaired to mint condition. (More may be done if needed.)

Update:  On the library: wall repairs and painting is expected to begin this weekend.

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
Snooker, anyone? Two great old tables in The Haviland Club downstairs. Billiards Fans, note above, Marie is having five pool cues returned to original condition.

Thursday Coffee and Conversation With Laurent Beaulieu on China, 10-11:30 AM (Public Event)
This Thursday, Haviland Club member, Laurent Beaulieu, “China and Canada – our relationship today”. Laurent was with the Canadian Embassy in Beijing, 2004-2007. We will also mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of George F. C. Lowden. Come and enjoy birthday cake. Next week: March 7. Our guest will be Det. Constable Jason McKinnon, Charlottetown Police Services. Jason will talk about “scams and fraud”. As always, if school’s are closed so is Coffee and Conversation—but let’s hope not! It’s March, already!

Friday Social This Friday, Bar Opens at 4, Dinner following the Draws at 6
Fridays are fun days! Come join your friends in the taproom or around the fireplace.

Wednesday Craft Night, March 12, 7 PM.
Bring a project to work on – knitting, crocheting, sewing, etc. Sit and craft while having a chat with your friends. We laugh and learn from each other while having a glass of wine. All are welcome.

MUSIC: Friday Night Live at the Haviland! Friday March 15 at 7 PM (Public Event)
Friday Night Live at the Haviland returns Friday, March 15, 7-10 p.m. Mike Mooney and Laurie Brinklow host special guest Gypsy Jazz 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. 

St. Patrick’s Day Irish Whisky Tasting, March 16, 7 PM (Public Event). 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. There may be a few tickets left, so call now Tickets are $40 and available at the taproom bar, or by calling 902-894-4421.

The Haviland Club Book Club, Tuesday March 19,7 PM
Following Educated, by Tara Westover, for which the reviews were rave, for March the club will is reading Hag Seed, by Margaret Atwood, which makes delightful use of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Come join a fascinating conversation!

Cards:

Library Upgrade  The Club Library is being renewed with new books. In order to do so we will need donations of more recent titles. Books published in the last 20 years only or recently published. If you have books at home you no longer need or want, please consider donating them to the Haviland Club Library. The books should be clean, no marks or damage to them, no pages missing and no pages marked or written in.

Books NOT suitable for this project are encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, school books, textbooks, magazines, periodicals, specialized legal or professional books. Any general books on various topics, fiction, biographies, etc are welcome. They can be soft cover or hard cover. If you have any questions please contact Laurent directly through his email address  or see him at the Club. Laurent is responsible for this project.

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

THE HAVILAND CLUB NEWSLETTER
February 19, 2019 

Your weekly reason to be a Haviland Club Member: to enjoy being part of 150 years of Island history!

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:Feb 21: Our guest is Story Sheidow, Editor-in-Chief, “PEI Living”, PEI’s newest magazine  (Public Event)
• This Week, $7 Friday courtesy of Marie. Bar Opens at 4, Draws at 6 PM (Please let us know by Thurs noon if you plan to come) (Members and Guests)
• Last Week’s Lucy Maude Dinner was postponed due to weather. A new date has not yet been arranged.

Changes to the Executive: Irene is stepping down from the Executive due to other commitments. Her contributions have been very much appreciated! During the meeting the Executive approved the nomination of Laurent as new Fundraising Chair, and Irene has agreed to help as she can.  

Congratulations:  To President Tim and the Executive for the painting of the hall and lounge. The improvements are great to see.

Also Congrats:  Congratulations to Mike and Laurie for another great Friday Night Live! Next event is March 15 with Gypsy Jazz!

Library Upgrade  The Club Library is being renewed with new books. In order to do so we will need donations of more recent titles. Books published in the last 20 years only or recently published. If you have books at home you no longer need or want, please consider donating them to the Haviland Club Library. The books should be clean, no marks or damage to them, no pages missing and no pages marked or written in.
Books NOT suitable for this project are encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, school books, textbooks, magazines, periodicals, specialized legal or professional books. Any general books on various topics, fiction, biographies, etc are welcome. They can be soft cover or hard cover. If you have any questions please contact Laurent directly through his email address or see him at the Club. Laurent is responsible for this renewal project. 

Upcoming Events

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

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.

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

Thursday Coffee and Conversation 

Thursday, Feb 21: Our guest is Story Sheidow, Editor-in-Chief, “PEI Living”, PEI’s newest magazine. Story will tell us about the origins of this magazine, and it’s publishing philosophy.
Thursday, Feb 28. Haviland Club member, Laurent Beaulieu, “China and Canada – our relationship today”. Laurent was with the Canadian Embassy in Beijing, 2004-2007. On February 28th we also celebrate the 200th anniversary of George F. C. Lowden. (And please remember: if schools are closed because of weather, Coffee and Conversation is cancelled for that day.)

$7 Friday This Friday, Bar Opens at 4, Dinner following the Draws at 6
We’re having another fabulous $7 Friday this week courtesy of Marie, who’s serving Chili Colorado with Pico de Gallo, which Maries tells us is fresh salsa.) Please tell Marie or Susan but noon Thursday, or call 894-442, so that Marie knows how much she needs to make. 

Wednesday Craft Night, next week (Feb 27), 7 PM.
This year the craft club is getting together to craft on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Bring a project to work on – knitting, crocheting, sewing, etc. Sit and craft while having a chat with your friends. We laugh and learn from each other while having a glass of wine. All are welcome.

MUSIC: Friday Night Live at the Haviland! Friday March 15 at 7 PM (Public Event)
Friday Night Live at the Haviland returns Friday, March 15, 7-10 p.m. Mike Mooney and Laurie Brinklow host special guest Gypsy Jazz 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. I

St. Patrick’s Day Irish Whisky Tasting, March 16, 7 PM (Public Event).
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. There may be a few tickets left, so call now Tickets are $40 and available at the taproom bar, or by calling 902-894-4421.

Cards:

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

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THE HAVILAND CLUB NEWSLETTER

February 4, 2019

2 Haviland Street

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:

Club Hours:

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:

Club Hours:

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

2 Haviland Street

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!

2 Haviland Street

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)

2 Haviland Street

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.

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