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Jane Austen's Birthday Celebration - December 14, 2024

“At Christmas every body invites their friends about them, and people think little of even the worst weather. I was snowed up at a friend’s house once for a week. Nothing could be pleasanter.” ~ Mr. Elton, Emma

Join us on Saturday, December 14, to celebrate Jane Austen’s Birthday! Cake and fun are on the menu!

At the meeting we’ll:

  • Create a winter-themed craft (no need to bring any supplies) and take part in a fun activity
  • Enjoy a shared holiday lunch
  • Celebrate Jane with a toast and birthday cake
There will also be a prize draw for some amazing prizes donated by our local members. One ticket is $5, or get three tickets for $10. Please bring exact change. Winners will get to pick a prize from the prize table!

Registration: 10:15 am
Meeting: 10:30 – 1:30 pm (including shared lunch)

$5 entry (first time guests are free)

**Remember to bring a festive dish for our shared lunch! Please email Robyn if you weren’t at the November meeting to let her know what you will be bringing. As is our tradition at the December meeting, the main course of baked ham will be provided.**

Image of two regency era women strolling in the snow. Text overlay has details about the next JASNA meeting on December 14, 2024.
Upcoming Spring 2025 Meeting Dates:  
  • February 15: Panel Discussion“Chalk and Cheese: siblings as opposites in the novels.”
  • March 15: Talk by member Aileen Hollifield
  • May 3: Jane Austen Day with catered lunch, and talks by Ivan Sayers and Joan Bryans 
  • June 21: Books & Berries

Past Events

 2024:  
  • February 15
  • March 23
  • May 4
  • June 15
  • September 21
  • October 26
  • November 23
  • December 14: Jane’s Birthday Celebration – We celebrated Jane’s 249th birthday! There was no speaker this time, just socializing, craft making and eating. Isobel Wilson brought the makings for cards, bookmarks and gift tags, and a great deal of fun was had with glue, paper, glitter, etc. This was followed by an excellent potluck lunch (with baked ham provided by Barbara Phillips) and the traditional toast to Jane, proposed by Meghan Hanet. The prize draw for fabulous goodies carried on throughout the festivities.
2023:  
  • February
  • March
  • May
  • June
  • September
  • October
  • November 
  • December 9: Sounds of the Season – Featured a special musical presentation by Michael Murray, Director of Music at St. Philip’s, followed by a festive lunch including a baked ham by Barbara Phillips, a heartwarming toast by Janice Mallison, and cake to celebrate Jane Austen’s 249th birthday.
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