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Renaissance Fencing Club

Announcements: March 11, 2019

3/11/2019

Food Bank Drive
We will be holding a food bank food drive beginning Monday, March 11th. Anything you can contribute will be much appreciated. When bringing donations in, please place them inside the blue bin on the stage. If you would like suggestions on what to donate, please look at the list on the lid of the bin.

Club Closed - Saturday, March 23rd
There will be no fencing on Saturday, March 23rd. Please make a note of this on your calendars.

Workshop & FPHLunch - Saturday, March 30th
We are holding a workshop and FPhLunch on Saturday, March 30th. Group 1, 2, and 3 foil class will be from 9:30 am - 10:30 am on that day. The topic of the workshop will be the duelling weapons, épée and sabre. The cost will be $35 and a minimum of three people must be registered. The topic of the FPhLunch will be on cross-training techniques. The cost will be $25 and a minimum of five people must be registered. These workshops are open to Group 2s and Group 3s, as well as students over the age of 14. The registration deadline is Saturday, March 16th at 1:00 pm.

Guest Instructor - Kim Moser
From May 3rd to May 6th, Instructor Kim Moser will be visiting from Florida. He will be available for private lessons on Friday, May 3rd. The cost is $45 for a 30 minute lesson and $85 for a 60 minute lesson. In addition, a workshop led by Instructor Moser is being planned for May 4th. More information will be coming out shortly.

Announcements: January 29, 2019

1/29/2019

Invoices
Invoices have been sent out to most Group Ones and will be sent to Group Twos and Threes shortly. Due to a busy schedule, these invoices will include all balance owing from April 2018 to November 2018. Private Lessons, Workshops, and Unofficial Sessions during November and December of 2018 will be included in the next invoice.

Group Assignments
The February Group Assignment and Schedule will be sent out soon. Please keep an eye on your email.

Beginners Class
Beginners classes will begin on Thursday Jan. 31st. If you have friends or family who may be interested, please let them know. Registration can be done by email to Joe or through the Dunbar Community Centre.

Spread the Word
Joe will be sending out an advertisement for the club to each of us by email. If you could share it on social media or forward it along to those who may be interested in fencing, that would be greatly appreciated.

Medieval Sidesword Workshop
There will be a workshop on medieval sidesword at Salle Saint-George in Seattle in mid-March. More information will be coming out soon, if you have any questions, please speak to Joe.

Stage Combat Workshop
There will be a workshop on stage combat at Salle Saint-George in Seattle in late March. This is being taught by Maître Kirby. More information will be coming out soon, if you have any questions, please speak to Joe.

Announcements: October 10, 2018

11/4/2018

November Group Assignments
The November group reassignment and schedule has been sent out. Please review this when you can.

Club Closed: November 17, 2018
There will be no fencing on Saturday, November 17th. Please make a note of this on your calendars.

Club Winter Break
The last class of 2018 will be Saturday, November 24th. Classes will resume on Saturday, January 5th, 2019.

Invoices
Invoices will be sent out shortly. Due to a busy schedule, these invoices will include all balance owing from April 2018 to November 2018. Private Lessons, Workshops, and Unofficial Sessions during November and December of 2018 will be included in the next invoice.

Concours Internationaux
The Concours Internationaux has been postponed to a later date, more information will be given shortly.

Stage Combat Workshop
There will be a workshop on Stage Combat with Maestro Jared Kirby at Salle Saint-Georges in Seattle, Washington. Maestro Kirby is a professional stage choreographer in New York, and will be introducing the foundation elements of his system. The cost of this workshop is $126 U.S. The Deadline for registration is Thursday, November 8th. If you need a ride with Joe, there will be a small additional fee for gas. For more information, please speak with Joe.

Annual Food Bank Drive
We will be holding our annual Food Drive for the UBC Food Bank. This will last until November 22nd, 2018. We will have our blue box on the stage, please place donations in the box. For suggestions on what to donate, there is a list on the lid of the box.

December Sessions - Please take the Survey
Unofficial sessions at St. James Community Square are being consideration for December 22nd and 29th, 2018. A minimum of three people are needed to run these sessions. Cost of registration is $15 per session. Please take the survey below so we can gauge interest in these two sessions.

GIft Suggestion
Joe would like to thank everyone for the many gifts that he has received from students in previous year at year's end. However, this year, he wanted to make a suggestion that breaks with tradition. The Salle Saint-Georges/Center for Traditional Arts has invested a lot into their new space. Instead of individual presents, Joe has suggested for those inclined to make a donation to the SSG/CTA this year instead. Joe himself will be making a donation of $25 but, if we can all chip in any amount great or small, this will help greatly with establishing a beautiful space for classical fencing and other classical arts in our part of the world. As with all payments, please present in class in an appropriately marked envelope to Joe or one of the officers. Alternatively, Interac eTransfer is a possibility as well. Please consider this.

Announcements: November 20, 2017

11/20/2017

Q3 Invoices
Invoices for Q3 July-Sept will be sent out shortly, please keep an eye out for it and make payment as soon as possible.

Food Bank Drive
From Monday, October 30, 2017 to Thursday, November 23, 2017, we will be holding our quarterly Food Drive for the UBC Food Bank. Please bring in any food items that you would like to donate.

November 25, 2017 Foil Class
Novice, G1, G2, and G3 Foil has been moved to 11:30-12:30pm this coming Saturday, November 25, 2017

November FPhLunch
There is a Fencing Philosophy Lunch (FPhLunch) scheduled for Saturday, November 25, 2017 from 12:30pm-4:00pm.

December Closure
The last day of fencing for 2017 will be on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Class will resume on Thursday, January 4, 2017. Unofficial sessions may be scheduled throughout December. More information will be provided over the next several weeks.

Winter Holiday Sessions
There are four potential dates for unofficial sessions in December. They are as follows:

Thu, Dec 21 – Nov & G1: 4-5pm / G2 & G3: 4:30-6pm
Sat, Dec 23 – Nov & G1: 1-2pm / G2 & G3: 1:30-3pm
Thu, Dec 28 – Nov & G1: 4-5pm / G2 & G3: 4:30-6pm
Sat, Dec 30 – Nov & G1: 1-2pm / G2 & G3: 1:30-3pm

If you are interested in taking part in any of these sessions, please email Joe by Thursday, November 23, 2017 at 9:30pm at the latest. There is a $10 drop-in fee and there needs to be a minimum of 4 people signed up for each class to take place.

Announcements: October 30, 2017

10/30/2017

Q3 Invoices
Invoices for Q3 July-Sept will be sent out shortly, please keep an eye out for it and make payment as soon as possible.

Food Bank Donations
From Monday, October 30, 2017 to Thursday, November 23, 2017, we will be holding our quarterly Food Drive for the UBC Food Bank. Please bring in any food items that you would like to donate.

November 6th Poignard Cancelled
There will be no G3 Poignard next Monday, November 6th. Please make a note on your calendars

November Spear Workshop
There is a Spear Workshop scheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 9:30-11:30am.  The focus of this workshop is on tactical drills that will prepare students for the free assault. It is open to students in G1, G2 & G3. The cost is $35 and the registration deadline is Saturday, November 11, 2017. A late fee will be applied to any registration requests after this date. Please ask Joe if you would like to participate.

November FPhLunch
There is a Fencing Philosophy Lunch (FPhLunch) scheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 12:30pm-4:00pm. The theme for this FPhLunch is "Classical Fencing in the 21st Century - Part 2". Of course, lunch is included with the class and there will also a brief round of board games following the talk. It is open to students in G1, G2 & G3.  The cost is $25 and the registration deadline is Saturday, November 11, 2017. A late fee will be applied to any registration requests after this date. Please ask Joe if you would like to participate.

Winter Club Closure
The last day of fencing for 2017 will be on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Class will resume on Thursday, January 4, 2017. Unofficial sessions may be scheduled throughout December. More information will be provided over the next several weeks.

Announcements: July 24, 2017

7/24/2017

Changes to July 27th Classes
Due to scheduling conflicts, G2 & G3 Foil is being moved to 6:15-7:30pm on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Apologies for the late notice and for any inconvenience that this may cause.

August Club Closure
A reminder that the club is closed for regular practice during the month of August. The last class before the August Break is Saturday, July 29, 2017. The regular class schedule resumes on Monday, September 4, 2017. If you are in Vancouver during August, stay tuned, sometimes impromptu training sessions will be announced via email.

If you are interested in private lessons during August, please make arrangements with Joe on an individual basis.

Q2 Invoices
Invoices for Q2 2017 (April to June) are currently being sent out. Once you receive your invoice, it would be appreciated if you make your payment by cheque, cash, or eTransfer as soon as possible.

Seeking Food Bank Donations
Our Food Bank Food Drive has been extended to the last day of class for July. If you have any donations, please drop them off at the donation bin on the stage by the clock. I also recently received some commemorative Canada 150 pins. Please feel free to take one as a small token of appreciation when you drop off your donation.

Combatcon
Combatcon will be taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada from Thursday, August 10 to Sunday, August 13, 2017. If you are interested in taking part, please visit: www.combatcon.com/ and please let Joe know.

Announcements: July 17, 2017

7/17/2017

August Club Closure
A reminder that the club is closed for regular practice during the month of August. The last class before the August Break is Saturday, July 29, 2017. The regular class schedule resumes on Monday, September 4, 2017. If you are in Vancouver during August, stay tuned. Sometimes an impromptu training session is announced via email.

If you are interested in private lessons during August, please make arrangements with Joe on an individual bases.

Q2 Invoices
Invoices for Q2 2017 (April to June) are currently being sent out. Once you receive your invoice, it would be appreciated if you make your payment by cheque, cash, or eTransfer as soon as possible.

Seeking Food Bank Donations
Our Food Bank Food Drive has been extended to the last day of class for July. If you have any donations, please drop them off at the donation bin on the stage by the clock. I also recently received some commemorative Canada 150 pins. Please feel free to take one as a small token of appreciation when you drop off your donation.

Combatcon
Combatcon will be taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada from Thursday, August 10 to Sunday, August 13, 2017. If you are interested in taking part, please visit: www.combatcon.com/ and please let Joe know.

Announcements: July 10, 2017

7/10/2017

Seattle Trip & Poignard Workshop
The annual trip to Seattle and Poignard Workshop at Salle Saint-George is schedule for Tuesday, July 11, 2017.
The trip is open to all G2s and G3s and the planned itinerary is as follows:

7:00am - Pick-up at OLPH
10:00am - Woodland Park Zoo
1:00pm - Lunch at Veraci Pizza
3:00pm - Poignard WS at SSG
5:30pm - Dinner at QFC
7:00pm - Foil Class
8:45pm - Return to Vancouver
11:30pm - Individual Student Drop-offs

For those who have registered, please meet at the OLPH gym at 7am. Please bring:

your passport
travel consent form
Salle Saint-George Waiver
US$ pocket money
fencing equipment
change of clothes
and sun gear for a field trip at the zoo

We expect to return to Vancouver by 11pm -12am. Students will be drop-off to their homes.

Changes to July 13th Classes
Due to scheduling conflicts, G2 & G3 Foil is being moved to 6:15-7:15pm on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Also, G3 Poignard has been cancelled for that day. Apologies for the late notice and any inconvenience that this may cause.

Food Bank Donations
Our Food Bank Food Drive has been extended to the last day of class for July. If you have any donations, please drop them off at the donation bin on the stage by the clock. I also recently received some commemorative Canada 150 pins. Please feel free to take one as a small token of appreciation when you drop off any donations.

August Club Closure
The club is closed for regular practice during the month of August. The last class before the August Break is Saturday, July 29, 2017. Classes resume on Monday, September 4, 2017.

If you are interested in private lessons during August, please make arrangements with Joe on an individual bases.
Stay tuned. Sometimes an impromptu training session is announced via email.

Combatcon
Combatcon will be taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada from Friday, August 11 to Sunday, August 13, 2017. If you are interested in taking part, please visit: https://www.combatcon.com/ and please let Joe know.