Jane's Birthday Party
December 16, 2020
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Come celebrate Jane's 245th birthday!
Raise a glass to our Jane and join in the festivities as we celebrate her 245th birthday.
Raise a glass to our Jane and join in the festivities as we celebrate her 245th birthday.
October Zoom Meetup
October 24, 2020
Saturday, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Join us from the comfort of your own home as we chat about the recent
virtual AGM and share our reflections and experiences!
virtual AGM and share our reflections and experiences!
The pleasure of your company is requested.
We'd love to see you there!
The Men of Northanger Abbey
February 15, 2020
Saturday, 2:00 pm
There is a lot to analyze with all the male characters in Northanger Abbey! Come prepared to discuss not only Henry Tilney, but also General Tilney, Captain Tilney, James Morland, John Thorpe,
as well as Mr. Allen.
In keeping with our theme, Regional Coordinator Alison Brown will give a report on the 2019 JASNA AGM "200 Years of Northanger Abbey - Real, Solemn History".
St. Luke's Church Hall
3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road - Victoria BC
Registration - $7
3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road - Victoria BC
Registration - $7
The Jane Austen Birthday Luncheon will be held
at the Union Club - 805 Gordon Street, Victoria BC
Luncheon - $54.00
Cost includes Soup, Roasted Turkey Dinner, Dessert, Coffee/Tea,
Wine for the Birthday Toast, and Gratuity
at the Union Club - 805 Gordon Street, Victoria BC
Luncheon - $54.00
Cost includes Soup, Roasted Turkey Dinner, Dessert, Coffee/Tea,
Wine for the Birthday Toast, and Gratuity
Speaker : Joan Reynolds, JASNA Vancouver
Topic: Can I have the carriage? A look at carriages in Jane Austen's novels
Topic: Can I have the carriage? A look at carriages in Jane Austen's novels
JASNA 40th Anniversary Tea Party
September 21, 2019
2:00 pm
St. Luke's Church Hall
3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road - Victoria BC
Registration - $10
3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road - Victoria BC
Registration - $10
Come help us celebrate!
Join us as we revisit 40 years of the Jane Austen Society of North America, and remember our founding member Joan Austen-Leigh.
Games Party at the Phillips
May 4, 2019
2:00 pm
St. Luke's Church Hall
3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road - Victoria BC
Registration - $10
3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road - Victoria BC
Registration - $10
The pleasure of your company is requested at the Phillips for a Regency Games Party!
Have you ever wondered how to play Regency games like Whist, Faro, or Loo?
Join us for an entertaining afternoon as we discover games and activities enjoyed in Jane Austen's time.
For those who are not card players, like Anne Elliot, you might like to try Spillikins or a
modern Jane Austen-themed game or puzzle!
Have you ever wondered how to play Regency games like Whist, Faro, or Loo?
Join us for an entertaining afternoon as we discover games and activities enjoyed in Jane Austen's time.
For those who are not card players, like Anne Elliot, you might like to try Spillikins or a
modern Jane Austen-themed game or puzzle!
Note New Date!!
Meeting rescheduled to March 2 due to inclement weather.
|
Narrow Escapes
March 2, 2019
2:00 pm
St. Luke's Church Hall
3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road - Victoria BC
Registration - $7
What if...
3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road - Victoria BC
Registration - $7
What if...
Elizabeth had married Mr. Wickham?
|
Fanny had married Henry?
|
Emma had married Frank?
|
Many of Jane Austen's characters were contemplating marriage with someone other than the one they ended up with. There were definitely a number of narrow misses!
What if those marriages had taken place?
Join us as we explore what might have happened. Think about your favourite Austen narrow escapes and come prepared to share your thoughts as we discuss "what if"!
Register now!
November 24, 2018
12:30 pm sharp
The Jane Austen Birthday Luncheon will be held
at the Union Club - 805 Gordon Street, Victoria BC
Luncheon - $50.00
Cost includes Salad, Roasted Turkey Dinner, Dessert, Coffee/Tea,
Wine for the Birthday Toast, and Gratuity
at the Union Club - 805 Gordon Street, Victoria BC
Luncheon - $50.00
Cost includes Salad, Roasted Turkey Dinner, Dessert, Coffee/Tea,
Wine for the Birthday Toast, and Gratuity
Speaker : Lindsey Seatter, Ph.D. Candidate, English, University of Victoria
Topic: Living in Austen-Land: Experiential Learning and Archival Research at Chawton House Library
Topic: Living in Austen-Land: Experiential Learning and Archival Research at Chawton House Library
Join us for our Annual Tea Party as Dr. Daniel Timothy Erwin talks to us about the visual interpretations of Jane Austen's novels on film. Emma is in the title, but he will also touch on Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion.
|
The pleasure of your company is requested.
We'd love to see you there!
|
