Our program for the day included 3 knowledgeable and entertaining guest speakers, a rare collection of first editions of Jane Austen’s novels, and a fantastic catered lunch! Our first speaker, David Lank, told us about his mother Edith (February 27, 1926 – January 1, 2023) who was born during the Great Depression and became a …
Our panel discussion topic of the day was “Shocking and Scandalous”. Five members chose a rogue and made their arguments for which of Jane Austen’s characters engaged in seductions, illicit liaisons, adultery, elopements, secret engagements or betrayals was the most scurrilous. The Panel Members, their characters of choice and arguments were: Meghan Hanet – Mr. Elliott …
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Marlo de Vaal presented a talk focusing on how the legacy of Regency fashion (1811 – 1820) has been translated on-screen addressing the question, “Does inaccurate always mean bad?” Marlo discussed the numerous adaptations of Jane Austen’s most famous novels and how despite the fact that Austen provides few descriptions of her characters’ outer appearances, …
We celebrated Jane Austen’s 247th birthday at our December meeting, complete with a special pot-luck lunch, a birthday cake, the annual birthday toast and a fundraiser prize draw for some great gifts. JASNA-Vancouver member, and experienced quilter Carole Wylie presented: ‘So much more than a bedcover; deconstructing the Austen coverlet”, a talk based on her …
Several members shared their 2022 JASNA AGM experiences.
Our speaker for our first meeting of the 2022/23 JASNA Vancouver season was our very own Keiko Parker. The title of her presentation was “Illustrations of Sense and Sensibility.” This talk will be presented at the AGM in Victoria (September 30 – October 2). From the AGM programme: “This visual presentation will focus on the …
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We enjoyed listening to member’s reviews of the books they have been reading this year, and walked away with a few new reads from the book sale. Our Bountiful Basket draw was also held and the winner was Elizabeth Liddell. The books reviewed were: “Charlotte” by Helen Moffett (recommended by Lorraine Meltzer) – Set 7 …
In anticipation of the upcoming AGM in our very own region of British Columbia, we were joined by two guest speakers: Alison Brown, the AGM coordinator, provided us with an early insider’s view into the upcoming meeting in Victoria and answered our questions about this important event. Elaine Bender, President, JASNA Canada gave a presentation …
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For Jane Austen Day this year, our members got to enjoy a full program including two speakers, lunch and cake. What an enjoyable time we had! The theme of the day was “The Best-Chosen Language” and our guest speakers, Michelle Levy and Betty Schellenberg – both professors of English at SFU – gave thought-provoking presentations. …
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JASNA Vancouver members Phyllis Ferguson-Bottomer, Elspeth Flood and Lona Manning presented their analyses of a few of Jane Austen’s comical characters: Mr. Collins, Mrs. Elton, Mary Bennet, and Mr. Bennet. It was wonderful to gain new insights into these characters through our members’ thorough research and understanding of what makes characters such as these important …
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