9) THANK YOU

We thank for their contributions to this afternoon’s agenda Danny Sichel, Carly Terreault, L. E. Moir, and Joe Aspler, as well as all of our contributing participants. And, of course, we thank you who attended, both here online, and physically in the meeting hall; don’t forget to comment on today’s get-together.

10) NEXT MONTH’S CLUB EVENTS, AND BEYOND

December

MonSFFen will next gather on Saturday, December 9 for an in-person Christmas Luncheon, and again, online, the following weekend, Sunday, December 17, for a Holiday ZOOM-Chat.

The Luncheon locale is not set up for WiFi, and so live-streaming won’t be possible, unfortunately. Because we won’t be able to connect with our out-of-town members on this occasion, we have, therefore, scheduled the Holiday ZOOM-Chat on the following weekend (Sunday, the 17th) so as to allow our out-of-towners—and indeed, all MonSFFen—to touch base online before the Holidays. This casual ZOOM-chat—no formal programing is planned—will run from 1:00PM to 4:00PM, allowing everyone the opportunity to drop in for a chinwag and exchange best wishes for the festive season.

The Christmas Luncheon the weekend before (Saturday, the 9th) is set to take place from 2:00PM to 6:00PM, and will offer a buffet and our traditional MonSFFA Christmas Raffle—lots of gift-wrapped prizes to be won! This raffle serves as a fund-raiser benefitting the club. Raffle tickets are $1.00 each; Platinum-level members enjoy a two-for-the-price-of-one bargain! So bring your loonies and folding money, and may the odds be ever in your favour!

We are returning to the same West-Island locale in which was held last year’s Luncheon. Members and special guests will receive an official invitation, either via e-mail or postal mail, in advance of the event. Said invitation will include directions for those driving to the party, as well as for those travelling by public transit.

Post-Luncheon, those wanting to continue the celebrations will relocate a short distance to a local pub!

2024

MonSFFA’s regular schedule of programmed meetings will resume in the New Year. Our first get-together of 2024 will unfold on Saturday, January 13 from 1:00PM to 4:30PM. Fans of astronomy will want to mark their calendars as we will welcome special guests David Shuman and Paul Simard, who will present their short documentary film, ShadowChasers, and speak on the topic of April 2024’s solar eclipse!

11) SIGN-OFF

Online participants, were you able to clearly see and hear today’s meeting? Please take a moment before departing to leave a comment as to how well, or not, this live-stream/ZOOM-chat worked from your perspective. Your input will help us to assess the experience, pinpoint any problem areas, and where possible, continue to make improvements.

To all, enjoy the rest of your day, and with the festive season in the offing, may we proffer early wishes to MonSFFA’s members, their families, and all friends of the club for a Merry Christmas, a Joyful Holiday Season, and a Happy New Year! Until next we gather, keep well and safe!