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Good day Brothers and Sisters!
November 8, Sunday … not much happening.
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November 9 & 11, Monday & Wednesday … Line Dancing … 10 till 11am.
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November 9, Monday … League Darts … 7pm
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November 10, Tuesday … Aerie Meeting …7:30pm. It will change to 7pm after this meeting.
LA Meeting … 7pm. This is the new designated time from November until March, 2027.
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November 11, Wednesday … Eagle Riders will be on hand for Remembrance event.
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November 11, Wednesday … Eagle Riders will join FOE members for Christmas decorating at the halls.
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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 have already booked for various Xmas events, Xmas parties & we are transforming our halls with 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 11, Wednesday … BURGERS & BEVERAGE … CANCELLED.
Since this day is a holiday, the Lounge is closed, but there will be lots of activity going on decorating the halls for the Christmas Season. Come on down next Wednesday, November 18, to check it out & have a burger in the warm, cozy & decked out atmosphere.
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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 12, Thursday … Drop In Darts … 6:30pm.
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November 12, Thursday … Poker … 7pm.
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November 13, 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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November 13, … FRIDAY NITE DINNER … … starts at 5pm.
Hey! It’s Friday, the 13th. Nothing unlucky about this dinner because once again Marlene & her crew are in the kitchen cooking up the famous Liver & Onions. The alternative is Stuffed Pork Loin; both served with Mashed Potatoes & veggies. Cost for dinner is $15 for members; Non-members pay $18. Please call the Lounge 250-287-4990 by Thursday to get your name down for this feast.
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November 14, 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.
Once again, the week has flown by & it’s Saturday afternoon. Looking for some fun & action? Well then, come on down to the Eagles’ Lounge, where 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. Good time guaranteed!!
November 14 … Ryder Bachman Band
November 21 … Joey Bishop
November 28 … Tightrope
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November 14, 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) – 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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EAGLE RIDERS SECTION …
- November 14 … Saturday … Eagle Riders turn to hold 50/50 in the Lounge.
- November 20 … Friday … Eagle Riders year end dinner.
- November 16 to December 24 … Look for Eagle Riders shaking bells at Salvation Army kettles.
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ARRIVE ALIVE … 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 …
November 20, Friday Nite Dinner … Franca & her crew will be in the kitchen next Friday. On the menu is FISH N’ CHIPS. Cost is $15 for Members, $18 for Non-members. TICKETS AVAILABLE IN THE LOUNGE & MUST BE PURCHASED BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 … NO EXCEPTIONS!!This will be the last Friday Nite Dinner until December 18.
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November 22, Sunday … BINGO is cancelled.
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November 26, Thursday … Let’s go Mingo, Musical Bingo … 6 – 10pm. Fundraiser for ANGEL TREE. $10 entry fee, $2 per card or 3 cards for $5.
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November 29, Sunday … 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. 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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December 10, Thursday … Let’s go Mingo, Musical Bingo … 6 – 10pm. Fundraiser for Rivercity Inclusion. $10 entry fee, $2 per card or 3 cards for $5.
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December 20, Sunday … BINGO … 1pm … Big Hall.
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ON-GOING EVENTS …
RECOVERED PROGRAM BIKE SALE – EAGLE’S PARKING LOT
- It’s over for the fall & winter months … & will resume again in early spring. There are 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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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 …
Appreciate all the input into the Newsletter, thank you … moellerbm2@gmail.com … Cheers, Mag.