New Residents Open House

Welcome New Residents to Briar Hill.

Are you new to Briar Hill or lived here for a while and never participated in activities or events at the Community Centre? Attend this orientation session to learn about the activities that are available, meet other new residents, tour the Centre and meet the Board of Directors.

Join us on Sunday afternoon November 23rd,  1:30pm to 3:00pm

To assist us in preparing, please let us know you’re coming.

Click on bhcc@rogers.com to register or call us at 705-435-8066

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Casino Rama Bus Trip

You asked, so we’re doing it again!

Friday, November 28th,  2025  –  Bus leaves BHCC at 9:00 am

Leaves Rama at 3:00 pm (back at BHCC around 4:15 pm)

Cost is $10.00 per person (includes transportation, $5.00 voucher for casino play, light snack and beverage on the bus on the return trip and driver’s tip)

Please visit the BHCC office during regular business hours to register and pay prior to September 25th (please bring correct cash)

BOOK EARLY! DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS POPULAR EVENT!

Note: In order to board the bus, you must have government issued picture I.D. or a Players Card with you.

If you do not already have a Casino Rama players card, you must register for one upon arrival at the Casino and MUST use it for all play while gambling.

Come join us for a day of fun!

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Christmas Sing-Along

‘Tis the Season – soon!

Tuesday, December 9th – 7:00pm in the Great Room

Karen and Janet are practicing and preparing a list of traditional Christmas songs that we can enjoy and sing together. They would like to be sure to practice the songs you want to hear and sing to make the event memorable for everyone. Do you have any favourite Christmas songs you would like to request?

Please email your requests to bhcc@rogers.com no later than November 17th

More information regarding the sing-along will follow in future eNEWS

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New Year’s Eve 2026

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Travelogues

7:00 PM in the BHCC Great Room.

Please make note of these future dates for the 2025 Travelogues:

• December 15

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Allyn & Mary Willard Travelogue Coordinators
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Briar Hill Telephone Directory 2025

The 2025 Briar Hill Telephone Directory is available for purchase at the BHCC Office during office hours –

Monday through Thursday, 9:30am to 3pm

The cost is $10.00 per Directory (exact cash or cheque only)

NOTE: The Telephone Directory is available to Briar Hill Residents only.

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Navigating Social Media?

We are looking for volunteers to offer a Pop-Up session of instruction and advice on how to navigate Social Media on Apple and/or Android. If you are interested in helping out your fellow Seniors who are not as conversant with this sort of stuff, we would love to hear from you.

If you or someone you know is interested in teaching or assisting with this activity, please let us know. Send an email to: bhcc@rogers.com

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Tai Chi?

We have heard from residents interested in adding Tai Chi as a regular activity at the center.

We are looking for instructors from our community who would like to lead Tai Chi sessions, as well as a volunteer to coordinate and help organize the program.

If you or someone you know is interested in teaching or assisting with this activity, please let us know. Send an email to: bhcc@rogers.com

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Book Club at the BHCC

2 pm to 4 pm in the East Room

Renata Flor has kindly volunteered to coordinate a monthly book club at the BHCC.

If you enjoy reading and discussing books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other book lovers

Let us know if you plan to attend the first introductory meeting

Send an email to: bhcc@rogers.com

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Activity Fees and Supporter Cards waived

for the

Fiscal Year November 1st, 2024 to October 31st, 2025

The Operating Fund for BHCC was nearly depleted by the time the Community Centre was allowed to re-open after the COVID Pandemic. To assist in the recovery and continue to offer programs and events, residents were asked to contribute $1.00 per activity attended or purchase an annual Supporter Card for $60.00.

There are now sufficient funds in the Operating account to sustain the Centre for the next fiscal year. The Board of Directors voted unanimously to defer collection of Activity Fees for this coming year. This is a deferral only. We are cautiously optimistic that revenue generated from the concert series, social events, yard sale, golf league contributions, and other contributing events will sustain operations for the immediate future without the need to collect Activity Fees. A decision will be made next October, 2025. If revenues are sufficient and operations are adequately funded, the fees will continue to be waived. If not, the Activity Fees will be reinstated.

The Board of Directors thanks all of the residents who understood the need and cooperated in paying the fees.  A special thank you goes to the Activity Coordinators who collected the fees. Your efforts are appreciated.

We look forward to your continued participation in the many events and activities offered for your enjoyment at the Briar Hill Community Centre.

Sincerely,

Your Board of Directors,

BRIAR HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE

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Learning Programs

We have some interesting discussion groups to help your brain limber up after the pandemic. There are designated speakers but also a lot of questions and ideas and friendly discussions. Come out and join us!

Peer Learning Group (PLG)

The PLG returned October 1st for another season of ‘weekly’ discussions on topics of interest as presented by attendees on select Tuesdays, 9:00 am in the BHCC Lounge. Briar Hill residents and their guests are welcome. Meetings are 2 hours in a non-confrontational forum wherein a PLG’er presents a topic of general interest in the first portion of the meeting. A recess with refreshments is taken, then we conclude with a “Round Table” short presentation of a current topic.

See the eNews for the current topic!

There is a fee of $1 for refreshments.

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Open Mic

Every other Tuesday starting Jan. 16th, 1 pm to 4 pm in the Lower Level
drop-in to listen or join the group.

We are calling all musicians, regardless of skill level, to join the group or an afternoon of friendly, non-aggressive  jamming, or solo playing with your instrument.

Craig is into “ Old Country Classics”, and “Light Rock Golden Oldies”.  Most of his music ranges from the 1950s to the 1970s, from Johnny Cash to the Beatles.

For those who would just like to listen, you are more than welcome to come over to the Lower Level, pull up a chair, relax and enjoy.

Any questions please contact Craig at 705 434 4742 or clsbloom@bell.net.

Music Instruction

Every Wednesday starting January 10th, noon to 2 pm in the Lower Level. Pre-registration is required.  Contact Craig Bloom at 705 434 4742 or clsbloom@bell.net

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