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October 2019
Women in Leadership Series
Please join the Program Committee in hosting the 'Women in Leadership' series, that will showcase three incredible women who will be presenting on their life experiences, journey, achievements, and current pursuits. These talks are complimentary, but please register with the office a week prior to each speaking engagement.
The speakers, dates and times are outlined below:
Monday, October 7th ~ Inspector Colleen Yee: Is the Inspector of the Centralized Operations Services Section of VPD, and won the Community Award for the 2019 YWCA Women of Distinction.
Wednesday, October 23rd ~ Elaine Carty: Professor Emerita of Midwifery and Nursing at the University of British Columbia, and won the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia.
Tuesday, October 29th ~ Dr. Patricia Daly: Chief Medical Health Officer & VP of Public Health at VCH.
VCP Rediscovered Treasures of Chamber Music
A fine fall concert is in the works, as highly acclaimed trio Infinitus comes back to the Vancouver Chamber Players for another installment! Never one to stick with the mundane, the entertaining group tackles string trios by Borodin & Andreae, plus a few other surprises they have up their sleeves. It’s a can’t-miss event, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Individual Concerts may be ordered in advance for members by calling (604) 731-4661 - or purchased at the door
Support of this series makes it possible for the Vancouver Chamber Players to obtain grants that pay for free concerts at care homes and senior residences.
Doors open at 10 am, coffee and cookies served.
TICKETS
Members $25
Non-members $30
Tickets for this event are being sold through Eventbrite.
Proceeds in support of Hycroft Heritage Preservation Foundation.
Find out more »Women in Leadership Series
Please join the Program Committee in hosting the 'Women in Leadership' series, that will showcase three incredible women who will be presenting on their life experiences, journey, achievements, and current pursuits. These talks are complimentary, but please register with the office a week prior to each speaking engagement.
The speakers, dates and times are outlined below:
Monday, October 7th ~ Inspector Colleen Yee: Is the Inspector of the Centralized Operations Services Section of VPD, and won the Community Award for the 2019 YWCA Women of Distinction.
Wednesday, October 23rd ~ Elaine Carty: Professor Emerita of Midwifery and Nursing at the University of British Columbia, and won the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia.
Tuesday, October 29th ~ Dr. Patricia Daly: Chief Medical Health Officer & VP of Public Health at VCH.
Honouring Published Members
Join the Education Committee to Honour Published Members:
Joyce Goodwin and Sylvia Taylor.
This event will be held in the Drawing Room and is free for all members to attend.
Please RSVP by Friday, October 18th.
Find out more »Koffee Klatches
Start your day with a good cup, tasty refreshments, and great conversation!
Inspired by the German word Klatch, which describe casual social gatherings for refreshments and informal conversation, this weekly drop-in will be held in the Oak Room and is free for all members to attend.
Sponsored by the Membership Committee.
Find out more »Monday Night Dinner
Enjoy a delicious plated 3-course dinner with fellow members, friends, and family!
Menu:
Starter: Roasted butternut squash Soup
Dinner: Chicken Kiev, roasted Mediterranean vegetables, Provençale sauce
Dessert: Pumpkin cheesecake, vanilla crème Anglaise
TICKETS
UWCV Members $27+tax
Non-Members $32+tax
Register with the office no later than Thursday, October 24th!
Find out more »Women in Leadership Series
Please join the Program Committee in hosting the 'Women in Leadership' series, that will showcase three incredible women who will be presenting on their life experiences, journey, achievements, and current pursuits. These talks are complimentary, but please register with the office a week prior to each speaking engagement.
The speakers, dates and times are outlined below:
Monday, October 7th ~ Inspector Colleen Yee: Is the Inspector of the Centralized Operations Services Section of VPD, and won the Community Award for the 2019 YWCA Women of Distinction.
Wednesday, October 23rd ~ Elaine Carty: Professor Emerita of Midwifery and Nursing at the University of British Columbia, and won the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia.
Tuesday, October 29th ~ Dr. Patricia Daly: Chief Medical Health Officer & VP of Public Health at VCH.
Heritage Lecture
"The History and Legacy of the Vancouver Park Board."
As the Bloedel Conservatory marks its 50th anniversary, join Park Board Commissioner, John Coupar, and retired Park Board Public Affairs Manager, Terri Clark, to explore the history and legacy of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation. First established in 1888 and enabled by the Vancouver Charter, the Vancouver Park Board is the only elected body of its type in Canada, setting it up for constant friction, at one time or another, with all other elected groups. That single fact has made all the difference in our character as a city. Learn about some of the long-term park plans over the years, successful and otherwise, that have sought to increase green space citywide in the face of rapid development, and the efforts of devoted Park Board employees whose work resulted in some of the globe’s most horticulturally divine green spaces and recreational pleasure grounds. The speakers will also highlight the story of the Bloedel Conservatory through five decades at the highest point of the city, including how the stage was set for its conception and development in one of Vancouver’s most beautiful open spaces, Queen Elizabeth Park.
TICKETS
UWCV Members $10
Guests $15
Non-members $16
Tickets will be sold at the door (cash only).
Please register with the office by Friday, October 18th.
Find out more »Wine Tasting Workshop with The Millennials
"The Millennials" @ Hycroft would love to invite everyone at the club to a Wine Tasting Workshop, taking place on Wednesday, October 30th at 7:00 pm in the Dining Room. The workshop will be led by the very talented, knowledgeable, and our very own Jobina Bardai, who spent six years delightfully sipping her way through the drinks industry, working with sommeliers, vineyards, restaurants, bars and distributors. She spent many years as a wine writer, where she specialized in Argentinian wines. She also loved writing reviews, as dozens of cases of wine would arrive at her doorstep!
You can read Jobina's wine and drinks articles here: http://jobinabardai.com/q/?page_id=68
Jobina will be going over the basics of tasting wines, and how to determine what wines appeal to you most so that you can experiment yourself!
The cost of the workshop is $25, which includes the wine tastings as well as a simple dinner. You will also have the opportunity to order off of the Happy Hour menu that has been extended till 7:30 pm.
Please register with the office by Friday, October 25th, 2019. Please note that the cost of $25 will still be charged for any cancellations after this date.
We look forward to another fun evening of laughter and intermingling with our club members.
Lunch and learn
LUNCH AND LEARN
Speaker Dr. Hugh Chaun is a retired Vancouver Gastroenterologist and Emeritus Professor UBC Faculty of Medicine who will reveal personal reflections from early days in Hong Kong to thoughts on its present and future.
Dr. Hugh Chaun has a unique perspective of the current political unrest in Hong Kong with clashes between protesters, the police and the Hong Kong Government. He was born and spent his formative years in Hong Kong before university and medical training in England, followed by further studies in gastroenterology at UBC, and private practice. Also, he has recently been installed as President of Vancouver PROBUS.
Members and guests are most welcome.
Speaker conference at 11 am at the Drawing Room.
Lunch at 12:15 pm.
TICKETS
$20 + tax (includes lunch).
RSVP with the office by Friday, October 25th.
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