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E-News
5 December 2014
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In this edition: THE WEEKEND STARTS HERE
The Paissandu Club will EXPLODE to the Sound of the Best
Of British Rock: TONIGHT – Friday, December 5 :
Your enjoyment guaranteed by the Team that brought you The
One and Only Beatles Night! BOOK NOW
Crackers and Seasonal Goodies at the Jubilee Hall: Stock up
at the WDA Christmas Bazaar – SATURDAY, December 6
……………………………….…………………………… and ends on Monday!
The SCM Christmas Concert at Christ Church – Monday,
December 8 at 19:00 hours
NEXT UP:
“Good tidings we bring for you and your kin”
The Events Team has pulled out all the stops for the Christmas
Lunch – Saturday 13th December at the Jubilee Hall:
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It will be a Feast to remember with Music, Magic & Festivities:
RSVPs a must.
Get into the Christmas Spirit for FREE. Lots of fun activities,
just for BCS Members
Also this weekend (through 7 Dec): Last chance to check
out Timon of Athens
The Countdown has started: 10 Days left to book your slots
for the Rio Olympics and Paralympics
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BEST OF BRITISH ROCK
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Come and dance the night away with the Best of British Rock music played
by Midnight Hour Band – Friday December 5th, 8pm at the Paissandu
Club.
Entry is R$50,00 (or R$30,00 for Paissandu members) and proceeds will go
to the Art & Social Transformation Project www.artetransforma.org
Cash bar and menu at fantastic Club prices, bistro-style seating and all
your favourite songs.
Great music for a great cause – make sure you reserve NOW.
RSVP to: rsvp.bbr@gmail.com to receive confirmation of your booking.******************************************************************************************
WDA CHRISTMAS BAZAAR,Saturday 6th December, as from 2pm
Jubilee Hall, Christ Church. Parking space will be available in the grounds.
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There will be plenty of attractions such as:
Christmas Crackers: Colourful boxes of Christmas Crackers will be
decorating the shelves.
Anyone wishing to buy them should arrive early as they soon disappearfrom the shelves as do the Christmas Cakes and Puddings!
Christmas Cakes and Puddings: The WDA ladies make these very popular
items from traditional recipes.
Homemade mince pies will also be on sale and for those of you who like to
make your own, jars of mincemeat will be available.
Marmalades, Jams, Pickles and Chutneys: All will be available: Sweet and
Bitter Marmalade, Apricot Jam and Lemon Curd, Mango Chutney,Indian Chutney and Pineapple Relish, Mustard Pickle, Branston Pickle and
Bread & Butter Pickle.
All the ingredients are natural and are made from English recipes.
The Handicraft Stall: The talented ladies of the WDA produce the majority
of the items displayed on this stall.
There will be a varied selection of articles such as: hand towels, tea towels,
etc. that make very nice Christmas gifts.
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Swiss Lottery: This is a lot of fun for the family. Every number wins a prize
and depending on your luck, it could be a very good one!
The White Elephant Stall where you will find items that are almost new and
in good condition that can be bought as Christmas gifts or for personal use.
Snack Bar : Homemade refreshments, beer and soft drinks will be available
at the snack bar.
All the proceeds go to Charity so please come along and support us.
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The BCS’s “Very British” Traditional Christmas LunchMenu
Prepared by the Renowned Chef Joel Guerin andaccompanied by
the Very Best in Christmas Entertainment by
Wonderful Artists
Date/Time: Saturday December 13, 1pm-4pm
Place: Jubilee Hall, Rua Real Grandeza 99, Botafogo
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The BCS is pleased to present a “Very British” Traditional Christmas
lunch. We’ll be welcoming you with smoked salmon canapés and
your choice of:
Prosseco, fine wines, beer or refrigerantes. Then take your seat with
friends and family as we present all your mouth-watering favorite
dishes:
roast turkey, stuffing, gravy, bread sauce, cranberry sauce, roast
potatoes, mixed vegetables and of course – delicious “pigs-in-
blankets”
All prepared by celebrated chef: Chef Joel Guerin!
For dessert we’ll have Christmas pudding, brandy butter and
Christmas cake.
Don’t miss a special cameo performance by Rio’s favorite cellist,
David Chew, performing with the incomparable Jo Phillips!
Pianist extraordinaire, Gijs Andriessen, will be playing throughout the
lunch for your entertainment.
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William Mandell “the Illusionist” will be entertaining you with magic
tricks that will amaze and delight all.
Stop by the Christmas Tree and get your “Christmas in Rio” memento
photo.
Before you go home, we’ll gather around the piano with our very ownMartin Hester leading a Christmas carol sing-a-long.
Sensational BCS Christmas raffle!
- Two nights complimentary stay with breakfast at the Belmond Hotel
das Cataratas
- Two nights complimentary stay with breakfast at the Belmond
Copacabana Palace
- Brunch-for-2 at the Pérgula Restaurant
- SPA gift certificates for treatments at the Belmond CopacabanaPalace
- Dinner for 2 at Pobre Juan
- Lunch/Dinner at Via Sete
- Lunch/dinner at Felice cafe
- Dinner-for-2 at Gringo Cafe
- Dinner-for-2 at Yalla Bistro
- Ceramics by artist Angela Cantarino
- Granado gift baskets
- Facial treatment by Silvia Chvacier
Unbeatable price exclusively for BCS members: FREE for individuals
under 8 and over 80: all other BCS members R$50 per person
All Non-BCS members: R$75 per person
All for a great cause! ONG Il Sorriso: www.ilsorrisodeimieibimbi.org.
for their end-of-year Christmas party and innovative urban organic
gardening project.
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Get into the Christmas Spirit for FREE,
exclusively for BCS members…
As we draw near to the end-of-year, it is time for good cheer and fun!
So join us one day,
Feel free to stay,
One and all are welcome this way!...
The BCS is proud to offer members 4 unique opportunities to have fun and
get into the Christmas spirit for FREE…
1. "In-the-kitchen" with celebrated French Chef Joel Guerin: Chef JoelGuerin, with over 30 years experience as the top Executive Chef of
Marriott Worldwide, will be cooking the "Very British" Traditional
Christmas meal for the BCS this year. Chef Joel is offering BCS members
the exclusive opportunity to join him in the kitchen to prepare this very
special meal. Learn the inside secrets of one of Rio's greatest chefs and
how to cook one of the most important meals of the year! Preparation
and cooking will take place over two days: Friday December 12 and
Saturday December 13 at the kitchen of Jubilee Hall at
Botafogo. Everyone is welcome. Space is strictly limited to 6 "Chef'sAssistants". No charge for BCS members. Reserve your space with
Mônica at: assistente@bcsrio.org.br.
2. "Calling all Angels"... Christmas Carol Singing Group: Rio's well-known
and well loved Dutch pianist, Gijs Andriessen, who will be entertaining
guests this year at the BCS Christmas Party, is offering to get BCS members
in tune and ready for the BCS's Christmas Caroling with Martin
Hester. Come join this weekly group of those who love to sing. Its good
for the heart, head and soul! Gijs will have all the words for all thepopular Christmas carols to ensure you are ready for the grand
performance with Martin at this year's BCS Christmas Party, Saturday
December 13. No charge for BCS members. Singers will assemble
Thursdays 1-3pm at a private home. Reserve your space with Mônica
at: assistente@bcsrio.org.br.
3. Do you love to sew?... why not help us make your Christmas truly
special...: The BCS wants to make your "Very British" traditional Christmas
lunch really special this year. We have the linen table cloths pressed,
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the place settings polished and glasses sparkling clean. The only thing
missing is beautiful Christmas napkins! We'll supply the fabric and thread,
if you'll donate your time and talent. No minimum number of napkins
required - just sew as many as you like (we're hoping lots of "elves" join
us). You can sew from the comfort of your home or come once a week tothe BCS in Botafogo. No charge for BCS members. Please contact Mônica
at: assistente@bcsrio.org.br.
4. Looking for a charity ONG to volunteer? Come visit Il Sorriso,
guaranteed to put a smile on your face and learn about urban organic
gardening… Its the time of year when we think of friends and family and
how we can help those less fortunate than ourselves. This year the BCS
Christmas Party is raising funds for ONG Il Sorriso in
Rocinha: www.ilsorrisodeimieibimbi.org founded by the extraordinarydedicated Italian: Barbara Olivi. Il Sorriso is an educational facility for
toddlers and teens. One of the most innovative projects that Il Sorriso
offers its children is its urban organic gardening project lead by Australian
Botanist and volunteer, Alice Frost. Join Alice and her team on this
exciting and meaningful experience with the children gardening and
making healthy treats. Or come to Il Sorriso's Christmas party for the
children, Sunday December 14. Everyone has fun and everyone is
welcome. No charge for BCS members. Reserve your space with Mônica
at: assistente@bcsrio.org.br.
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Last Call before the Curtains are Drawn on
Timon
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Rio 2016 - Be a VolunteerAPPLICATIONS WILL BE CLOSING ON 15
DECEMBER 2014
“Do you want to take part in the Rio Olympics and Paralympics?
Here’s your chance! Rio 2016 are inviting applications from people willing
to volunteer during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in
August/September 2016. 70,000 will be selected to assist in a wide varietyof roles. You will need to commit to ten days of volunteering during either
the Olympics or the Paralympics, as well as some mandatory training in
advance. Having good English and Portuguese is a definite advantage butnot essential. For further information visit: www.rio2016.com/volunteers “
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
DECEMBER: Busy, busy, busy with Christmas
celebrations & TBS Graduation!
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5 December - BEST OF BRITISH ROCK – 8pm – Clube Paissandú
6 December - WDA bazaar – Jubilee Hall – 14:00 – 17:00 pm
8 December - SCM Christmas concert – 19:00pm
13 December – BCS Christmas Lunch – Jubilee Hall 13:00 – 16:00 pm
14 December – Christ Church Carol Service – 18:00 pm
15 December - Messiah singalong – 20:00 pm
18 December – TBS C11 Graduation (7:30pm - Christ Church & Jubilee Hall)
19 December – TBS Last Day Term 2
21 December – All Saints Niteroi Carols and Communion – 18:00pm
25 December – Christmas Day Family Communion 10.30am
COMMUNITY REGULARS:
Christ Church
Every Sunday Morning: Christ Church Service in English 8:00 am and 10:30
am
Every Tuesday Morning: Christ Church Service in English 9:00am - 9:30am
Every Thursday Evening: Christ Church Bible Study in English – 7:30 pm
São Lucas & All Saints (Niteroi)
Every Sunday Morning: São Lucas Service in Portuguese 8:45 am
Every Wednesday Morning: São Lucas Service in Portuguese 8:30 am – 9:30
am
Every Last Sunday of the Month Evening: All Saints' Church - Niterói in
English 6:00 pm
Clubs & Groups
Every Monday evening: Al Anon 7:00pm – 9:30pm
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Every Monday evening, SCM choir rehearsal 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Tuesday morning: WDA make marmalade, chutney 8:00 am -11:00 pm
Every Tuesday morning: InC morning cafezinhos
Every Tuesday & Thursday evenings: AA in English - 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Every Third Wednesday in the month: Canadian Happy Hour @ Amir
Every Second and Third Thursday in the month: InC evening events
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Check out our Facebook and Twitter pages
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bcsrio/549603015077033
https://twitter.com/bcsrio
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Link to the BCS Yearbook 2014
http://www.riosocieties.com.br/userimages/001/file/BCS%20-%20Yearbook%202014.pdf
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