Past Events
Historical Fashion Show
March 29, 2025
Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Victorian Vogue will be taking us on an historical fashion journey with an emphasis on the Regency era. We'll get a glimpse of women & men in their time - their stories, lifestyle, a sense of occasion, etiquette, and decorum.
You'll also get some tips on how to create your own Regency outfits for our Regency Promenade and Ball in June!
Admission - $10 (cash only)
Tea, goodies and door prizes included!
Tea, goodies and door prizes included!
St. Luke's Church Hall
3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road
3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road
Murder & Merriment
January 25, 2025
Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us for a fun afternoon celebrating Pride & Prejudice!
Solve a Murder at Pemberley
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Enjoy games at the Phillips' in Meryton!
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Enjoy games at the Phillips' in Meryton!
Admission - $10 (cash only)
Tea, goodies and door prizes included!
Tea, goodies and door prizes included!
St. Luke's Church Hall
3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road
3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road
Jane Austen Birthday Luncheon
November 30, 2024
11:00 am sharp
11:00 am sharp
The Jane Austen Birthday Luncheon will be held
at the Union Club - 805 Gordon Street, Victoria BC
Luncheon - $66.00
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 - $66.00
Cost includes Soup, Roasted Turkey Dinner, Dessert, Coffee/Tea,
Wine for the Birthday Toast, and Gratuity
Speaker: Dr. Georgia Sitara - University of Victoria
Topic: Love & Feminism: Jane Austen in Text and Film
Topic: Love & Feminism: Jane Austen in Text and Film
Annual Tea - Readers' Theatre
September 21, 2024
Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us for our annual Jane Austen Tea, where we gather with friends, enjoy a presentation, and indulge in some tea and goodies afterwards!
This year we look forward to a presentation of scenes from
"Our Own Particular Jane" by Joan Austen-Leigh
featuring JASNA Victoria members directed by Jo Barnes.
You won't want to miss our sale of Treasures for Toonies second-hand book sale, and the chance to buy raffle tickets for some fabulous prizes!
This year we look forward to a presentation of scenes from
"Our Own Particular Jane" by Joan Austen-Leigh
featuring JASNA Victoria members directed by Jo Barnes.
You won't want to miss our sale of Treasures for Toonies second-hand book sale, and the chance to buy raffle tickets for some fabulous prizes!
Admission - $10 (cash only)
St. Luke's Church Hall
3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road
3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road
Jane Austen in North American Periodicals:
Highlights of the First Hundred Years
JASNA President, Mary Mintz
June 8, 2024
Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
References to Jane Austen appear more than one thousand
times in North American magazines and journals during the nineteenth century.
Join us as JASNA President, Mary Mintz, discusses
these interesting articles!
times in North American magazines and journals during the nineteenth century.
Join us as JASNA President, Mary Mintz, discusses
these interesting articles!
Admission - $10 (cash only)
Tea, goodies and raffle prizes!
Tea, goodies and raffle prizes!
St. Luke's Church Hall
3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road
3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road
Jane Austen's Influences on her Works
February 24, 2024
Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us as we discuss the social, political, literary
and other influences that shaped Jane Austen's works.
and other influences that shaped Jane Austen's works.
Admission - $7
Tea, goodies and door prizes included!
Tea, goodies and door prizes included!
St. Luke's Church Hall
3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road
3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road
Jane Austen Birthday Luncheon
November 26, 2022
11:00 am sharp
11:00 am sharp
The Jane Austen Birthday Luncheon will be held
at the Union Club - 805 Gordon Street, Victoria BC
Luncheon - $66.00
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 - $66.00
Cost includes Soup, Roasted Turkey Dinner, Dessert, Coffee/Tea,
Wine for the Birthday Toast, and Gratuity
Speakers: Phyllis Ferguson & Lindsay Bottomer - JASNA Vancouver
Topic: Austen on the Rocks: Connections to the Female "Fossilists" of her Time
Topic: Austen on the Rocks: Connections to the Female "Fossilists" of her Time
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September Tea
September 23, 2023
Saturday, 2-4 pm JASNA Victoria is excited to bring back our traditional September Tea event, where we gather with friends, enjoy a presentation, and indulge in some tea and goodies afterwards.
Dr. Caroline Winter will speak in defence of Mr. Darcy as we view the events in Pride & Prejudice through his eyes. She will also consider some of the historical and cultural contexts in which the novel takes place. And don't worry ... we're bringing back our second-hand book sale, and the chance to buy raffle tickets for some fabulous prizes! $10 Admission - Cash Only
St. Luke's Church Hall
3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road We hope to see you there!
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Unlucky in Love July 16, 2023
Sunday, 2-4 pm Which characters in Austen's novels never find love, are unhappy in love, or eventually find love after being unlucky?
Join us as we discuss the unlucky ones! Admission - $7
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Jane Austen Birthday Luncheon
November 26, 2022
12:00 pm sharp
12:00 pm sharp
The Jane Austen Birthday Luncheon will be held
at the Union Club - 805 Gordon Street, Victoria BC
Luncheon - $66.00
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 - $66.00
Cost includes Soup, Roasted Turkey Dinner, Dessert, Coffee/Tea,
Wine for the Birthday Toast, and Gratuity
Topic: JASNA 2022 AGM Review
Local attendees will share their review and insight into this amazing event.
Local attendees will share their review and insight into this amazing event.
Sense and Sensibility in the City of Gardens
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JASNA members gathered here in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, to celebrate Jane Austen’s first published novel, Sense and Sensibility.
Plenary speakers Emma Clery, Robert Morrison, and Susannah Fullerton—and over 30 breakout speakers—explored Austen's nuanced treatment of love, wealth, family, marriage, duty, and honour. For those who couldn't attend the AGM in person, we also offered a Livestream option, making core elements of the conference available virtually. |
Jane Austen Birthday Luncheon
November 27, 2021
12:00 pm sharp
12:00 pm sharp
The Jane Austen Birthday Luncheon will be held
at the Union Club - 805 Gordon Street, Victoria BC
Luncheon - $58.00
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 - $58.00
Cost includes Soup, Roasted Turkey Dinner, Dessert, Coffee/Tea,
Wine for the Birthday Toast, and Gratuity
Speaker : Patricia Kidd, JASNA Victoria
Topic: Jewellery in the time of Jane Austen
The role jewellery played in Neo-Classical / Regency England
Topic: Jewellery in the time of Jane Austen
The role jewellery played in Neo-Classical / Regency England
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Guest speaker:
Damianne Scott May 9, 2021 3 - 4 pm PDT / 6 - 7 pm EDT Check your email or our Facebook Group for the link to this online event. Please contact us to be added to our email list. |
Damianne Candice Scott (Dami) graduated from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she earned a BA and MA in English, and more importantly garnered her love for Jane Austen after her beloved high school English teacher declared that Austen was too sappy for a person who loved reading Thomas Hardy.
After many years of having to defend her love of Austen and other Regency and Victorian Classic authors, Dami decided to create a Facebook Page dedicated to her beloved Jane, and to the idea that it was perfectly wonderful to be an African American woman who loves Austen novels. Black Girl Loves Jane (BGLJ), therefore, was born in 2018.
Since then, Dami has become a member of the Jane Austen Society of North America, has gained over 600 followers through her BGLJ page, has been a guest speaker for the Jane Austen Society of India, has participated as a panelist for the Emma's Virtual Teel House Regency Retreat this past January, and has become more evolved into the pure mission of celebrating and encouraging diversity in Austen, and other classic literature in whatever variation fashioned including Dami’s first novel, Persuaded, aimed to be published in late 2021.
You can check out her page, Black Girl Loves Jane, on Facebook.
After many years of having to defend her love of Austen and other Regency and Victorian Classic authors, Dami decided to create a Facebook Page dedicated to her beloved Jane, and to the idea that it was perfectly wonderful to be an African American woman who loves Austen novels. Black Girl Loves Jane (BGLJ), therefore, was born in 2018.
Since then, Dami has become a member of the Jane Austen Society of North America, has gained over 600 followers through her BGLJ page, has been a guest speaker for the Jane Austen Society of India, has participated as a panelist for the Emma's Virtual Teel House Regency Retreat this past January, and has become more evolved into the pure mission of celebrating and encouraging diversity in Austen, and other classic literature in whatever variation fashioned including Dami’s first novel, Persuaded, aimed to be published in late 2021.
You can check out her page, Black Girl Loves Jane, on Facebook.
Pacific Northwest Super-Regional Gathering
February 6, 2021
Saturday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join the seven JASNA regions in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia
for a day of talks, games, and socializing!
Click here to read more and to register!
for a day of talks, games, and socializing!
Click here to read more and to register!
This event is free for members in good standing of any JASNA region in the US or Canada,
and $10 for the general public. If you are not a JASNA member, your registration is
not guaranteed until you pay the $10 fee.
and $10 for the general public. If you are not a JASNA member, your registration is
not guaranteed until you pay the $10 fee.
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.
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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?
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Fanny had married Henry?
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Emma had married Frank?
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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.
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The pleasure of your company is requested.
We'd love to see you there!
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