March 2015 issue of Impulse is now available for download from our website:
March2015ImpulsePDF
Unusually, Impulse this month is 4 pages long, as Keith has written tributes to two of fandom’s departed: Leonard Nimoy and Harve Bennett.
MonsFFA member has book launch
MonSFFA member, Barbara Silverman, is having her book launched at the Atwater Library, May 23rd, from 2-4 PM.
MonSFFen, however, get an advance look at her book at our March 22nd meeting. She will have a few copies with her for sale, 10$.
March 22nd Meeting
We moved our meeting to the 22nd to avoid the St Patrick’s Day Parade, then the Parade moved to the 22nd to avoid the manif against police brutality, but the latter wanting to celebrate “La St-Patrack” also moved to the 22nd.
If you can, approach the hotel from the south, or come early (Doors open at 10 AM), enjoy our movie matinée at noon, and avoid the traffic hurdles.
“The parade begins at noon at Fort St. and ends approximately three hours later at Phillips Square. Meanwhile, anti-police demonstrators are expected to start protesting close by — at the corner of Guy St. and de Maisonneuve Blvd. — at 1:30 p.m., just as the parade floats by.”
Impulse archives
Newly added content: I’ve now uploaded the archives for Impulse all the way back to 2006. Trip down memory lane!
Introducing the first MonSFFA SF movie matinée
We’re introducing a NEW EVENT that we think you’ll enjoy!
On a semi-regular schedule beginning this month, we’ll review classic sci-fi movies chosen by you, our members! Show up early for our March 22 meeting and vote for your favourite of five vintage sci-fi films we’ll have available!
Learn about the details of production, how the special effects were achieved in a pre-digital era, and the reasons the film is considered an exceptional example of the genre, or a masterpiece of sci-fi cinema!
Details, with list of available movies here.
Tribute to Leonard Nimoy
Keith Braithwaite
Leonard Nimoy passed away on February 27 at age 83, succumbing to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, an aliment the cause of which he firmly believed was his unfortunate smoking habit, despite his having given it up 30 years ago. He is survived by his wife, two children, numerous grandchildren, and an older brother. News of his death occasioned accolades from his Star Trek co-stars, NASA astronauts, U.S. president Barack Obama, and Trekkers the world over.
READ MORE: Tribute & favourite Spock quotes from TV and film.
Convention Schedule Update
The convention schedule is now updated to include model competitions of interest to modellers in our region, and the larger events our members consider to be worth a plane ticket or a very long drive.
March 22 meeting
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Crazy Hat Day at the March 22 meeting! Mad as a March hare – Mad Hatter… we can all wear a weird (yet wonderful) hat! Get creative!
NOON: The Classic Movie Hour (or two) Keith will bring in a few classics, members will pick one to view and discuss.
TWOish: Anime for the SF Fan, a presentation by René Walling.
THREE-THIRTYish: Break, Raffle, MonSFFA news, Table Topics
FOURish: Got Books? EVERYONE (Yes, you too!) brings in a book read recently and tries to “sell” it to us.
FIVISH: Supper at La Cage au Sports.
March 22nd Meeting
Crazy Hat Day at the March 22 meeting! Mad as a March hare – Mad Hatter… we can all wear a weird (yet wonderful) hat! Get creative!
Speaking of March Hares, have you seen Night of the Lepus? Monty Python’s killer rabbit?
February meeting, quick re-cap
Greetings, MonSSFen and Friends:
The February meeting had members coming in from the cold, and others sick with a cold, and some left out in the cold because trains were not running.
So we were few in number, about a dozen or so, I think, but we had a good time.
Sylvain brought some pre-meeting entertainment in the form of romantic tv comics that also led into his presentation on Hanna-Barbera’s Toth years. As usual, the presentation was very slick, using really cool special effects. Cathy inadvertently nicked Keith’s keys, which sent everyone scrambling to find them. Danny gave an excellent presentation on wishes and how they never seem to work the way you expect them to.
The raffle prizes were really good thanks to donations from members, Sylvain in particular. Snacks included Valentine chocolates, candy hearts, and red-iced cupcakes.
Seven of us went for supper at the Cage au Sports, and indulged in more calories.
A really sweet meeting!