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Good day Brothers and Sisters!
PANCAKES & PAJAMAS is a favourite tradition, bringing loved ones together for festive fun, delicious pancakes & holiday magic while supporting local kids & families. For the first time ever, the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island is expanding this unique & memorable holiday event to Campbell River … a magical morning of breakfast, festive activities & holiday cheer. Tickets are available online starting Monday, October 19 at 9am. Here is the link to purchase tickets & to find out more information:
https://islandkidsfirst.com/events/pancakes-and-pajamas/
Date: November 29 … Sunday … 9am.
Address: C.R. Fraternal Order of Eagles … Big Hall
Cost: Free-Kids under 2 years, $15 (ages 3-12 years), $35 (13 years of age & up)
Dress Code: Pajamas or festive wear encouraged
Special Guest: Santa
Everyone is Welcome!
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October 18, Sunday … not much going on.
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October 19 & 21, Monday & Wednesday … Line Dancing … 10 till 11am.
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October 19, Monday … League Darts … 7pm
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October 20, Tuesday … Trustee Meeting … 5:30pm.
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October 21, Wednesday … BURGERS & BEVERAGE … Starts at 4pm.
Feel like a change of pace for dinner tonight? Well, you are not alone. The place fills up pretty fast with like-minded people who enjoy a freshly made meaty burger & a drink to go with it.
- Members $13.
- Non-members $15
- Single burger $8.
- Extra patty $3
50/50 tickets … ten for $5. Draw is at 6pm. Good luck everyone.
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October 22, Thursday … Drop In Darts … 6:30pm.
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October 22, Thursday … Poker … 7pm.
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October 23, Friday … FRIDAY NITE MEAT DRAW … ticket sales start at 5pm.
Individual Meat Draw tickets $5. Mega Meat Pack tickets $5. 50/50 tickets – $5 for a strip of ten. Draws start at 6pm.
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October 23, FRIDAY NITE DINNER … starts at 5pm.
“Bangers & Mash” an old English tradition is on the menu tonight & Anne L. & her helpers are dishing it up. Cost is $12 for Members & Non-members pay $15 for dinner while the dessert is $2. Contact the Lounge at 250-287-4990 or email the office at crfhs3097@gmail.com for your reservation by Thursday so there is enough time for shopping & prepping.
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October 24, Saturday … CRIBBAGE … 10:30am.
There is a $10 fee & prizes are awarded to the top 3 or 4 players. Bring a partner & come in plenty of time to register. Contact Haidee at haideeb@shaw.ca for more info.
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SATURDAY MUSIC BAR … 4 until 7pm … in the Lounge … doors open at 2pm.
Every Saturday the venue changes which means when you come down to the Eagles’ Lounge you will always find great entertainment plus friendly bar service, a congenial crowd, great live music, a fabulous dance floor & Pub Food (when the kitchen is available). Food order sheets are on the tables… cash only please. 50/50 tickets will be sold ($5 for a strip of ten) … draw happens at 6pm. Come one, come all … everyone is welcome!!
October 24 … Larry Hanson
October 31 … Johnny & the Band (Halloween Dance, 8 – midnight, $5 cover charge)
November 7 … Sound Factory
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October 24, Saturday … FAMILY DAY … Dinner & Dance … Doors open at 5pm, Dinner at 6pm, Dance from 7 till 10pm. Cost $35 (for members) per family of 4, Cost $45 (for non-members) per family of 4. Tickets available at the Eagles’ Lounge 250-287-4990 or contact Franca at 250-204-3432
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October 24, Saturday … KARAOKE … in the Lounge … 8pm.
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LOUNGE HOURS:
Monday … 3pm – 10pm
Tuesday … 3pm – 9pm
Wednesday … 2pm – 10pm
Thursday …3pm – 10pm
Friday & Saturday … 2pm – 10pm
Sunday … 2pm – 8pm
Lounge may remain open later for scheduled Leagues.
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AT A GLANCE …
Fraternal Order Of Eagles # 3097 (Official Name)
- Phone # 250-287-4990 (extensions for different depts) Call the Lounge at this number during business hours to reserved your place at the Friday Nite Dinner.
- Building address: 1999-14th Avenue, C.R. V9W 4J2
- Lounge Office (Business Email) – Christine Wagstaff, Manager crfhs3097@gmail.com If the Lounge is not open, you may email your message here to get your name down for the Friday Nite Dinner.
- Aerie Secretary (Erich) – aerie3097cr@gmail.com
- Ladies Auxiliary Secretary (Marilyn) – dalmar1@telus.net
- Hall Rentals (Marilyn) – dalmar1@telus.net
- Entertainment (Franca) – f_russo@shaw.ca
- Website – 3097bcfoe.com
- Web Master – crfhs3097@gmail.com
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HEADS UP …
Just so plans can be made in advance, the Eagle Trustees advise that the lounge be closed for the following holidays:
- Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24 …Close at 6pm.
- Christmas Day, Friday, December 25
- Boxing Day, Saturday, December 26
- New Years Day, Friday, January 1
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ARRIVE ALIVE … A MESSAGE FROM THERESA … She will not be available to drive between October 21 & October 28 due to surgery. Theresa will be available as normal, after October 28.
DON’T DRINK & DRIVE … Transportation is available TO & FROM any event at the Eagles. Call or text Theresa at 604-413-1538 or email her at t.toms@telus.net to make arrangements, leaving your contact info, address & number of people in your party. Drive home services are by cash donation.
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EVENTS COMING UP …
October 25, Sunday … BINGO …1pm … doors open at 10:30am. Concession available & 50/50 draw. Good Luck Everyone!!
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October 29, Thursday … Let’s go Mingo, Musical Bingo … 6 – 10pm. Fundraiser for C.R. HOSPITAL FOUNDATION. $10 entry fee, $2 per card or 3 cards for $5.
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October 31, Saturday … HALLOWEEN DANCE … Eagles Lounge … 8 till 12am. Come dressed in your favourite Halloween costume!! $5 COVER CHARGE. Snacks will be provided. Music by Johnny & the Band.
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October 30 & 31, Friday & Saturday … Halloween Whodunit Burlesque Show … Girls, Girls, Ghouls …8pm … Big Hall. Friday Nite Show $60, Saturday Nite Show $75. Tickets available at riderdieburlesque.com
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November 11, Wednesday … “Deck the Halls with boughs of holly -fa,la,la,la,la,-la,la,la,la ” … 11:30am. Believe it or not, but the festive holidays are sneaking up on us. Corporate businesses are already booking our halls for various Xmas events & Xmas parties & we have to be prepared with all the holiday bling … to make our building shine. Please circle this date (Remembrance Day .. November 11), beginning after the service at the Cenotaph. Every person that shows up to help will make the job much easier … plus it’s a lot of fun. Might even get you into that Xmas spirit early this year. Contact Sharon Hippolt by text at 250-203-7322 to let her know that you will be there to show off your decorating skills!
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November 12, Thursday … Let’s go Mingo, Musical Bingo … 6 – 10pm. Fundraiser for FOOD BANK. $10 entry fee, $2 per card or 3 cards for $5.
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November 26, Thursday … Let’s go Mingo, Musical Bingo … 6 – 10pm. Fundraiser for ANGLE TREE. $10 entry fee, $2 per card or 3 cards for $5.
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November 29, Sunday … Pancakes & Pajamas … 9am … Festive Fun, Delicious Pancakes & Holiday Magic plus Santa will be visiting. This is a fundraiser for the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island. Tickets go on sale October 19. Cost is $35 (13 years old & older). For more information go to: https://islandkidsfirst.com/events/pancakes-and-pajamas/
OR
Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island
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THIS IS A MESSAGE FROM ‘GRAND AERIE’ …
Subject: Members Changing Their Own Information
To Reply to this email use: jnoel@foe.com
“Hello,
With the new plastic cards, we are inundated with Members calling stating their address is wrong. Since the www.foe.com website is fully operational again, the Member can create an account/log in, and update their information on their own. Please see the steps below. We are asking that you convey this information to your Members.
To change your address/phone number/email address, please follow these directions:
Go to WWW.FOE.COM
Click on “IF YOU DON’T HAVE AN ACCOUNT, PLEASE REGISTER”.
Enter the required information à answer the CAPTCHA question à then click on SUBMIT.
If you need to update your information later:
Go to the top right of the page to {(your name) PROFILE.}
Select EDIT CONTACT INFORMATION.
Update your information.
Click on SUBMIT.
Thank you for your assistance!“
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ON-GOING EVENTS …
RECOVERED PROGRAM BIKE SALE – EAGLE’S PARKING LOT
This happens on the ‘LAST SUNDAY of every month in the spring / summer / early fall’ from 9am until 12 noon. Big Al is there most Wednesdays … perhaps email him to confirm the time … normal time is noon until 4pm.
Reconditioned bikes, some wheelchairs, 3 & 4 wheel scooters.
All Units are CLEAN, INSPECTED & TESTED.
For more info contact Walter at wmmworks@telus.net
or Big Al at batripple@shaw.ca
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HELP NEEDED … IN THE KITCHEN …
SATURDAY AFTERNOON PUB FOOD … for cooking up Wings & Things which is very popular during the Saturday Music Bar. Franca will train the right person in all that is required for preparing the Pub Food. Please message her 250-204-3432 or email f_russo@shaw.ca
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CONGRATULATIONS TO …
Brother LEN GRAHAM, for taking up the gauntlet, as the official Lawn Maintenance Person, starting in the spring of 2027. The Fraternity appreciates your interest & support in a job that showcases our exterior. We all take great pride in how our Eagle outdoor premises appear & we trust you will make us proud. Thank you again for stepping up.
At this time we would also like to acknowledge the consistent effort of our previous Lawn Maintenance Person … Brother BOB MOELLER. Thank you Bob, for your years of service & also for raising the bar to incorporate the new lawn mowing equipment … which makes the job almost effortless. We have certainly appreciated the time & dedication you spent to make the place look detailed & appealing. “Muchas gracias!”
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REMINDERS …
LADIES AUXILIARY NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL … Ladies, if you are proposing a new member to our Auxiliary, please note:
- Your attendance at the LA meeting is mandatory when your application proposal for a new member is made.
- Your attendance is also mandatory when the new member is initiated.
- And it is your responsibility to contact the applicant regarding their initiation.
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YOUR PROFILE INFO … It is important to keep phone numbers & email addresses current so that members can be contacted. Please email Marilyn at dalmar1@telus.net to update any changes.
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AND IN CONCLUSION … Remember to share any Eagle news or comments!! Thanks for reading. moellerbm2@gmail.com … Cheers, Mag.