We're pleased to announce that arrangements have been made for a repeat of the annual Day at the Races at Hastings Racetrack.  The "Marg Jones Stakes" (as it's known to SFURA members) will be run on Saturday, July 19th, 2014 starting at 1 pm.  (Note that this date is earlier than in previous years.)   Last year, 40 people attended and I hope that we can entice similar numbers to come this year.
 
Please note the July 14th deadline for response.  If you plan on attending it would really help if you respond as soon as possible, especially because Silks requires me to put down a 25% deposit.  I've booked for 40 attendees.  If actual numbers vary by more than 12 from that number, it will screw up the account(ant).

Tom O'Shea
sometimes Socialist,
ex-Past-President, SFU Retirees Association

 A Day at the Races:  The Marg Jones Stakes
Hastings Park, Vancouver

 Saturday, July 19th, 2014

@ $26.94 each
 
Please make cheque payable to: SFURA

The above price includes entrance, afternoon buffet, gratuity, and GST, but not program or parking.

  To park, enter through PNE Gate #6 off Renfrew Street.  Parking is $10 (tell the attendant that you are going to Hastings Racecourse and receive a special parking ticket that you can exchange for a Live Racing Program).  Programs are also available for sale at the entrance to Silks Restaurant.

Note, beginning at 11:30 am, Translink offers a Complimentary Courtesy Shuttle every half hour (on the hour and half-hour) from the Renfrew Skytrain Station to Hastings Racecourse,.

 Walk through the Clubhouse Entrance, and take the elevator to Silks Restaurant.  A Customer Service Representative will direct or escort you to our reserved section in the Silks Restaurant which will be available from 12:30 onward.  It is recommended you arrive 30 minutes prior to Post Time for the first race which is at 1:50 pm.  There will be eight races, so you can come early and stay until the end (approximately 6 pm) or leave after you have enjoyed a few races and refreshments.

 Buffet will be served from 1 pm until 3:30 pm.

 Note:  We encourage you to bring friends….just submit names and payment as shown above.
You can visit the track website at  www.hastingsracecourse.com

 If attending, please return your cheque to arrive no later than Monday July 14th, 2014  by mail to:

  Dr. Tom O’Shea,  #2201 – 212 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6B5Z