Aerie 3097 Newsletter March 30 2025

Good Morning Everyone!

‘Rain, Rain, go away!  Come again some other day’… like maybe in July & August when we are parched & dry!  We sure have had our share of cold, wet weather this month. Enough already!!   Only consolation is that we don’t have to shovel it.  

Hey … just want everyone to know that we have a VERY GENEROUS PERSON in our Fraternity … her name is CINDY!  And as many of you are aware, the Big Screen TV has been out of Commission for a few days.  Cindy kindly solved our problem by providing the very costly bulb to replace the one that exploded!  THANK YOU SO MUCH, CINDY … YOU ARE OUR HERO!!!

Our newest addition to the Ladies Auxiliary is Marie Langton & we extend a warm & hearty welcome to her. We hope you find your little niche in our Eagles Community & invite you to enjoy all we have to offer … be it friendship, committee involvement, entertainment, leadership, work projects … the sky is your limit.  We love to have you on-board!

March 31 & April 2, Monday & Wednesday … Line Dancing … 10 til 11am, in the Big Hall.  Come on down & practice those moves!

April 1, Tuesday … Trustee Meeting … 5:30pm.

April 2, Wednesday … BURGER & A BEVERAGE for only $13 … starts at about 4:30pm.  The deal of the week – bring a friend & enjoy!!

April 3, Thursday … Poker … 7pm.

April 3, Thursday … Grand Worthy President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Peter W. Ackers, Visitation Dinner.  Cost is $10 per person. Ham & Scalloped Potatoes is on the menu & if you wish to attend, please call the Lounge (250-287-4990) by Monday, March 31 to add your name to the list.  

April 4, Friday … THERE IS NO FRIDAY NITE DINNER THIS WEEK … SORRY!! Both Halls are booked for other events.  However, the Meat Draw will still be going on in the Lounge.  Tickets go on sale at 5 o’clock and Barry & Ellen start the draws at 6pm.  Meat Draw tickets cost $5 for the individual meat draws & $5 for the mega pack. Good Luck Everyone!

SATURDAY MUSIC JAMS … In the Lounge … 4 pm til 7pm, doors open at 2pm.   Come early as this is a popular way to spend a Saturday afternoon … sit back & enjoy the music or get up & give it a whirl on the dance floor.  The music is addictive!!   The Lounge Staff will be happy to serve you.  Or you can saunter up to the bar & get that beverage yourself.  It’s all good!!

April 5 … Rick Benn

April 12 … Ralph Barrat

April 19 … Johnny & the Jam

FOOD – WINGS & THINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Is is Spring Yet?? …. There is a ‘Fling’ in the Air.  No date set but keep your eyes peeled.  

April 13, Sunday … JOINT MEMORIAL CEREMONY … formalities start at 1pm.  Please come early to help Celebrate & Commemorate all our Eagle Members who have passed on in 2024.  Snacks will be served after the event.

April 17, Thursday … 11:30am til 2pm in the Eagles Big Hall.    A LUNCHEON & PRESENTATION OF SCAMS & FRAUDS … how fraudsters manage to rob people of their money & possessions.  Seniors are frequent victims.  Learn how to be aware of the tricks used & learn how to protect yourself.  The CR Retired Teachers are hosting this event.  The Workshop is free & is presented by the Council of Senior Citizens Organizations of BC.  Luncheon cost is $24.  All Eagle Members are invited to attend & you may bring friends.  Please RSVP by Monday April 7 to  hansenhilary20@gmail.com

Sister Barbara has placed a beautiful, bountiful EASTER BASKET (Ham & Cheese will be added the day of the draw), in the Lounge to raise money for the EAGLES SPINAL CORD INJURY CHARITY. Tickets are $2 per square.  Draw is April 18th (Good Friday) at 6pm.  All proceeds will be going to the Charity.  Good Luck Everyone!

April 23 & 24, Wednesday & Thursday … 9am … A 2 DAY SPRING WORK BEE!!  We are cleaning CHAIRS (yes you read right) & there are about 400 of them which need a little tender loving care.  Spray, rags, shampoo cleaning solution, etc will be supplied but … if you have a small ‘steam cleaning machine’ that can be used for upholstery spot removal, please bring it along, as that would be very helpful.  This is a huge undertaking & a lot of hands will make this job do-able in a couple of days.  Donating your time for an hour or two, would sure lessen the load.  For more information on how you can help out, please email Shelly at   shellye@telus.net

April 27, Sunday … 9am til noon.  THE FIRST OF THE SEASON BIKE SALE.  

Weather permitting, we offer for sale … reconditioned bikes, some wheelchairs, 3 wheel & 4 wheel scooters.  All units are CLEAN, INSPECTED  & TESTED.  Contact Walter  wmmworks@telus.net or  Big Al  batripple@shaw.ca

April 27, Sunday … 10am … Eagle Riders Memorial Ride for Our Fallen Members.  A decision will be made on where to ride to, going either north or south.  A mini poker run will be done on the road for our members & there will be a prize for the best hand at the end of the ride.  Later, returning to the Aerie, a small ceremony will be held & the evening will end with a ‘fish & chip dinner’ in the small hall.  More details to follow.  

SUMMER OF 2025 … B.C. EAGLES CONVENTION … CAMPBELL RIVER.  We will be hosting this (date to be announced).  Please put some thought into helping out … with the myriad of small jobs … that will need an army of volunteers to accomplish.  

July Sometime … Eagle Rider Poker Run … more info to follow.

ON-GOING EVENTS:

Saturday Mornings … CRIB … 11am til about 2pm. Come early to register.  Bring a partner, $10 fee.  Prizes awarded to the top 3 or 4 players.  Any questions, please contact Heidi at   hcarlson19@telus.net

Did you know … DROP IN FUN DARTS are on Thursday nights … 7pm.  Also mark April 26 (Saturday) as the BC senior games playdowns for darts … to qualify for the games in Nanaimo this year.  Contact Lou at 778-420-1551 or email Wendy wendyacorn@hotmail.com   for more info.  

Thank you to all the Members who have paid their 2025 DUES.   Both AERIE & L.A. FEES have gone up … Ladies Auxiliary are now $40 & the Aerie dues are $20 more each.  Any questions?  Email  dalmar1@telus.net  for the L.A.   Email   aerie3097cr@gmail.comfor the guys.

The Ladies Auxiliary have SOUP & MEAT PIES FOR SALE.  $6 each for a quick meal.  Call Marlene at 250-286-3171 or purchase from the kitchen during weekly events.  

LOUNGE HOURS ARE:

Monday … 3 til closing

Tuesday … 3 til closing

Wednesday … 12 til closing

Thursday … 3 til closing

Friday … 2 til 10pm

Saturday … 2 til 10pm

Sunday … 2 til closing

LOONIE & 2-BIT DRAWS in the Lounge.  Happens every day.  Put  your money in the container, print your name in the book (Loonie Book requires you to buy a drink), & hope your name gets drawn the next day to win the pot.  Good Luck.  Staff are happy to answer any questions.

THANK YOU EVERYONE, for donating your pop/liquor cans & bottles, the proceeds of which go to our fund to replace new heat exchangers for our building.  We have a ways to go yet … but we are inching closer ……….!  And THANK YOU TO  SISTER ANNIE for being in charge of this project.  Cans & bottles may be dropped off at any time that the Lounge is open.  We are SO HAPPY TO ACCEPT THEM ALL.  

I think I’ve covered most of the bases, so I’ll say adieu for another week.  Here’s hoping for less liquid sunshine in April!  
Thanks for reading.  Bye for now, Mag.