Society of Vintage Characters upcoming events

An Evening with Louise Penny and Melissa Fung (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

The EPL Speaker Series presents:

An Evening with Louise Penny and Melissa Fung

Wednesday, May 20th at 7 p.m.

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

https://www.epl.ca/speaker-series/

Acclaimed best-selling Canadian author Louise Penny will be in conversation with writer and journalist Mellissa Fung about their new book The Last Mandarin (Minotaur, May 12, 2026), which follows a mother and daughter tasked with solving a global crime.

About Louise Penny
Louise Penny is the widely acclaimed author of the Chief Inspector Gamache novels set in her home province of Québec, Canada. Her books have sold more than 18 million copies worldwide, topped American, Canadian and international bestseller lists, and been translated into 35 languages.

About Mellissa Fung
Mellissa Fung is a veteran journalist, best-selling author, and award-winning filmmaker. Her last book, Between Good and Evil, debuted on the Canadian best-seller list for non-fiction in April 2023.

Important notes about this event:

Please plan to be at the event by 6:30 PM

Registration is limited to 20

Registration closes May 1st

or when all tickets are reserved.

Questions can be directed to your host

Thea Fennema at 780-868-0903

EVENT IS FREE TO MEMBERS OF
VINTAGE CHARACTERS

SENIOR (60+) MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY

ARE WELCOME TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS

NON-MEMBERS FEE $26.65

FOR INFORMATION ON MEMBERSHIP

https://www.vintagecharacters.ca/membership

If you register and then have to cancel for any reason

the Board of Directors will review the circumstances and there

may be a cost associated with the cancellation.

Leonard and Joni: The Untold Love Story (Sunday, May 31, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Join us at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on May 31st.

Leonard and Joni

The Untold Love Story

More about this production:

Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell: The Untold Love Story immerses audiences in the passionate but brief romance the iconic duo shared that shaped their songs, their lives and music history. The multi-media production will recount their mutual influence on each other’s works through stories and songs including the chart toppers “Hallelujah”, “Both Sides Now”, “Big Yellow Taxi” , “I’m Your Man” and many more.

The show features singer, songwriter, musician, and actress Dana Wylie and singer, songwriter and poet Joe Nolan.

For more details about the production clink this LINK

Important notes about this event:

Please plan to be at the event by 7:00 PM

Registration is limited to 65

Registration closes May 10th or when all tickets are reserved.

Questions can be directed to your host

Gerry Hofs 780-554-2412 or email gerryhofs@yahoo.com

EVENT IS FREE TO MEMBERS OF
VINTAGE CHARACTERS

SENIOR (60+) MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY

ARE WELCOME TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS

NON-MEMBERS FEE $54.20

FOR INFORMATION ON MEMBERSHIP

https://www.vintagecharacters.ca/membership

If you register and then have to cancel for any reason

the Board of Directors will review the circumstances and there

may be a cost associated with the cancellation.

Kuhlmann's 2026 (Tuesday, June 02, 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday June 2nd

Wednesday June 3rd

Thursday June 4th

Join us for our 4th Annual

Kuhlmann's Plant A Pot Party

Details:

Space is limited to 30 each day so please plan to register no later than May 24th.

When you register please note that you will need

to identify the specific day you plan to attend.

We will meet at Kuhlmann's at 9:45 AM for a 10:00 AM start time.

You need to bring a pot up to 18″ in diameter or you can purchase one at Kuhlmann’s. There will be no additional event fee this year however extra costs will be charged for oversized pots and specialty flowers.

Following the pot planting we will be heading off for lunch at Boston Pizza located at 15513 – 37 Street, Edmonton.

Vintage Characters' will provide the cost of the BP Lunch Special which includes a main, side and non alchoholic drink. Special orders or drinks (bills above $18) will need to be paid for by the individual.

Questions can be directed to your June 2nd host

Gerry Hofs at 780-474-5150

EVENT IS FREE TO MEMBERS OF
VINTAGE CHARACTERS

SENIOR (60+) MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY

ARE WELCOME TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS

NON-MEMBERS FEE $50.00

FOR INFORMATION ON MEMBERSHIP

https://www.vintagecharacters.ca/membership

If you register and then have to cancel for any reason

the Board of Directors will review the circumstances and there

may be a cost associated with the cancellation.

Kuhlmann's 2026 (Wednesday, June 03, 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday June 2nd

Wednesday June 3rd

Thursday June 4th

Join us for our 4th Annual

Kuhlmann's Plant A Pot Party

Details:

Space is limited to 30 each day so please plan to register no later than May 24th.

When you register please note that you will need

to identify the specific day you plan to attend.

We will meet at Kuhlmann's at 9:45 AM for a 10:00 AM start time.

Following the pot planting we will be heading off for lunch at Boston Pizza located at 15513 – 37 Street, Edmonton.

Questions can be directed to your June 2nd host

Gerry Hofs at 780-474-5150

EVENT IS FREE TO MEMBERS OF
VINTAGE CHARACTERS

SENIOR (60+) MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY

ARE WELCOME TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS

NON-MEMBERS FEE $50.00

FOR INFORMATION ON MEMBERSHIP

https://www.vintagecharacters.ca/membership

If you register and then have to cancel for any reason

the Board of Directors will review the circumstances and there

may be a cost associated with the cancellation.

Kuhlmann's 2026 (Thursday, June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday June 2nd

Wednesday June 3rd

Thursday June 4th

Join us for our 4th Annual

Kuhlmann's Plant A Pot Party

Details:

Space is limited to 30 each day so please plan to register no later than May 24th.

When you register please note that you will need

to identify the specific day you plan to attend.

We will meet at Kuhlmann's at 9:45 AM for a 10:00 AM start time.

Following the pot planting we will be heading off for lunch at Boston Pizza located at 15513 – 37 Street, Edmonton.

Questions can be directed to your June 2nd host

Gerry Hofs at 780-474-5150

EVENT IS FREE TO MEMBERS OF
VINTAGE CHARACTERS

SENIOR (60+) MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY

ARE WELCOME TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS

NON-MEMBERS FEE $50.00

FOR INFORMATION ON MEMBERSHIP

https://www.vintagecharacters.ca/membership

If you register and then have to cancel for any reason

the Board of Directors will review the circumstances and there

may be a cost associated with the cancellation.