October 2019
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.
Find out more »November 2019
Special Happy Hour Musical Show
SAVE THE DATE!
Meet us at the Drawing Room!
Yes, they're back! Special Happy Hour Musical Show
Capilano University Musical Theatre Program presents Songs and Romance from Movie Musicals.
Show starts at 4:30 pm.
Happy Hour snacks and drinks are available from $6.
Menu in every Thursday blast.
No charge for the show, but RSVP attendance with the office by Friday, November 1st.
Prospective Member Mix and Mingle
Looking to expand your network, discover new interests, or take action?
Join us at Hycroft and experience the personal and professional benefits of belonging to a network of over 400 like-minded women.
The University Women’s Club of Vancouver provides a warm and welcoming space for women to connect, engage, and continue our legacy of promoting women’s rights and education.
Imagine yourself here. RSVP below to learn more about our organization and find out why membership is right for you.
Email membership@uwcvancouver.ca if you are interested in discussing membership or arranging a meeting with a Club ambassador.
Note: Reception attendance is not mandatory.
Christmas at Hycroft
Join the fun at Christmas at Hycroft, Vancouver’s longest-running Christmas fair! There is a lot to see and do as you wander through the beautifully decorated historical Hycroft Manor. This festive Edwardian mansion is 17,000 square feet features three floors of unique boutiques, crafters and over two-dozen local Artisans.
Outside, enjoy a warm cup of mulled wine or hot chocolate while enjoying outdoor festivities in Hycroft’s Courtyard. Don’t forget to stop by our bistro or one of our food vendors for a delicious meal and dine to the beat of holiday tunes under our covered outdoor space. We’re excited to welcome the Greater Vancouver Community (and beyond!) for another Christmas at Hycroft.
This is an excellent occasion for members and their guests to experience Hycroft in all its seasonal glory while supporting the largest Hycroft Heritage Preservation Foundation (HHPF) fundraiser of the year!
Get your tickets at Eventbrite.
For more detailed information, please visit Christmas at Hycroft website.
Find out more »Casino Royale A Big Band Gala at Hycroft
Join us for dinner, dancing, fun casino games and fashion show featuring style from the James Bond Era.
Dress in your best Bond era glamour, come and celebrate with dancing to the Mighty Fraser Big Band. A group of high energy musicians with a passion for keeping the music and sound of the big band alive. Ivan Sayers fashion show presenting fashion glamour for a night out at the casino! Fun casino games, door prizes and raffle.
This event is a fundraiser to support projects and programs for disadvantaged youth in two Secondary schools the Community Outreach Group has adopted through the Vancouver Sun "Adopt a School Program."
TICKETS
Members $90
Non-members $110
Individual Sponsors $200 (Includes cocktail reception).
For Sponsorship Opportunities please click here.
Tickets for this event are being sold through Eventbrite.
Find out more »Monday Night Dinner
Enjoy a delicious plated 3-course dinner with fellow members, friends, and family!
Menu:
Starter: Watercress Salad, shallot & sherry vinaigrette.
Dinner: Roast Turkey, stuffing, chateaux potato, Brussel sprouts, baby carrots, turkey jus.
Dessert: Dark Chocolate Torte, Cranberry Coulis.
TICKETS
UWCV Members $27+tax
Non-Members $32+tax
Register with the office no later than Thursday, November 21st!
Find out more »Hycroft Lecture – Michèle Audette.
Join The University Women's Club of Vancouver for a special dinner with Commissioner, National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls, Michèle Audette.
Commissioner Audette entered politics at a young age, first as president of the Quebec Native Women’s Association and then as Associate Deputy Minister for the Status of Women in the Government of Quebec. Commissioner Audette then made the leap to the national scene as president of the Native Women’s Association of Canada. Her ease and ability to explain indigenous issues will surely make this a Hycroft Lecture to remember!
We look forward to seeing you at the Hycroft Ballroom!
SCHEDULE
Happy hour - 5 pm - 6 pm.
Dinner - 6 pm - 7 pm.
Speaker - 7 pm - 8 pm.
TICKETS
Members $80+tax.
Non-members $85+tax.
Please register by Friday, November 22nd.
Find out more »Heritage Lecture – A History of Vancouver Real Estate
LAND OF DESTINY: A History of Vancouver Real Estate.
The history of Vancouver is closely connected with the history of real estate. Even before its incorporation in 1886, real estate was both the city’s most valuable resource and its most prominent industry. For more than a century, it has shaped virtually every aspect of Vancouver’s growth — its name, placement, most prominent streets and neighbourhoods, local landmarks and its involvement in global events like Expo 86 and the 2010 Olympics. Join author Jesse Donaldson for an illustrated lecture that will examine some of that history, beginning with the first land sales in the region, through the CPR and Vancouver Improvement Company oligopoly of the 1890s, through the housing shortages of the 1930s and 40s, and into the present. While the pressures on the market have increased over the past century, the factors shaping real estate have remained much the same.
TICKETS
UWCV Members $10
Guests $15
Non-members $16
Tickets will be sold at the door (cash only).
GET YOUR TICKETS AT EVENTBRITE.
Please register with the office by Friday, November 22nd.
Find out more »December 2019
Prospective Member Mix and Mingle
Looking to expand your network, discover new interests, or take action?
Join us at Hycroft and experience the personal and professional benefits of belonging to a network of over 400 like-minded women.
The University Women’s Club of Vancouver provides a warm and welcoming space for women to connect, engage, and continue our legacy of promoting women’s rights and education.
Imagine yourself here. RSVP below to learn more about our organization and find out why membership is right for you.
Email membership@uwcvancouver.ca if you are interested in discussing membership or arranging a meeting with a Club ambassador.
Note: Reception attendance is not mandatory.
The Countdown to 2020 – NYE Party
A NEW AND PAST TRADITION!
UWCV @Hycroft will be hosting its first-ever New Year’s Eve Feast \for Members and Guests. Save the date and welcome in New Year 2020 with champagne and a blast of good cheer!
Let’s celebrate at Hycroft in its grandest and most decorative season. Just as the McRaes did one hundred years ago!
Featuring the UNDERCOVER band!
Undercover is a musical group hailing from beautiful Vancouver BC. Comprised of four individual, highly skillful and talented musicians, Undercover expertly delivers a wide range of music hits uncovering hidden gems across al decades. Undercover’s two powerful vocalists and grooving rhythm section guarantee a packed dance floor throughout the night! Undercover has been pleased to play for many fantastic clients and venues, including the False Creek Yacht Club where they perform on a regular basis.
To learn more about the band, please click HERE
TICKETS
Members $90 + tax.
Non-members $100 + tax.
Social hour - 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Buffet dinner - 8:00 pm
Music plays at 9:00 pm
Please register by Friday, November 1st.
Find out more »