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(Letter from Jane Austen to John Murray, Nov. 23, 1815)

Although Jane Austen's birthday is on December 16, we now celebrate in January, when we all appreciate a party.

Tea 2011

Our splendid tea this year featured our new collection of pink roses teacups and saucers.

Rose tea cups Rose tea set

We enjoyed sipping and noshing on chocolate trifle, fancies and fruit bread.

Enjoying conversation Enjoying tea

Tom Barton proposed the toast to Jane Austen, reminding us of her influence. Later excited Janeites won their favourites in the raffle. Pat Barton entertained us and enlightened us with her presentation, "Dancing Through the Years".

Tom Barton proposing toast Drawing raffle tickets Pat Barton presenting

As part of Pat's presentation, Sprigged Muslin demonstrated dances from medieval times to Austen's Regency era.

Gathering Peascods dance Minuet dance

Sadly for us, Pat is retiring as our dancing instructor, but happily we welcome Ruth Steven as our new dancing instructor. The event concluded with our congratulations and thanks to Pat Barton.

Gathering Peascods dance Minuet dance

Tea 2010

A reporter from FastForward covered our event - a first for Jasna Calgary. Our tea was as fabulous as the special invitation prepared this year.
Birthday Invitation You are cordially invited to an afternoon of tea and entertainment at the Pump Room in celebration of Jane Austen's birthday (costume optional).

Please join us on January 16, 2010 at the Good Companions Activity Centre 2609 19 Ave SW.

Tea and cheese biscuits were followed by delicious trifle

Enjoying a cup of tea Trifle

After lots of conversation amongst our tea organizers, Leslie and Margaret, and all the guests,
Emma took our imaginations to the Bath Spa.

Tea organizers Leslie and Margaret Guests Enjoying conversation Emma

Reid Spencer and Bruce Petherick presented musical entertainment with information and songs gleaned from the Chawton House library.

Reid Spencer singing, Bruce Petherick on piano Playing piano with four hands

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Tea 2009

For entertainment beyond good conversation, we presented the one-act play “Ask Miss Austen”, written by member Elizabeth Marshall. In it, Jane Austen gives advice to modern people with “relationship problems”, using the experiences of the characters in her novels.

Enjoying a cup of tea Guests come for tea

Play's author Elizabeth Marshal Reader giving advice from Jane

Tea 2006

We enjoyed a local speaker and a special cake celebrating Jane Austen's birthday.

Birthday Celebration

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