Calendar of Events

Click on the plus (+) signs on the right for more info about an event.

  • REMEMBER! You can access the clubhouse by boat! Click here for information.

  • PAYMENT can be made with cash or cheque at the door, or in advance by e-Transfer to info@friendsoflakebernard.org (specify the event).

June 2025

BBK !! BBQ, BINGO, and KARAOKE - Saturday, June 28

BBQ from 5 – 6 pm
Bingo from 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Karaoke from 7:15 to 9 pm

Fun for all ages!

  • The age old Bingo activity encourages all family members to show up, purchase Bingo cards, play 10 rounds of different types of bingo games, and receive their prizes
  • Bingo cards available at the door.

Fee: $1.00 for one card; $5.00 for 7 cards; $10.00 for 12 cards; $15.00 for 20 cards

Old fashioned "Coffee House" (i.e. no coffee!) at the Clubhouse! Sunday June 29th - Licenced event with music by Bruce Saunders and friends.

Starting at 7:30 pm

Tickets available here

     

    BOAT PARADE - Monday June 30, 7 pm (rain date - Tuesday) No charge. Prizes!

    The parade:

    • At all times, the captain of the boat is entirely responsible for the safety of their boat and occupants.
    • As proposed, the participating boats will all meet at 19:00 in the bay in front of Gaye Moffatt’s cottage (same spot as last year) and anchor down until the lead boat departs (at 19:30).  Participating boats will follow the lead boat (about 15 metres apart) and parade at slow speed in single file along the shore of the lake. We’ll stay about a minimum of 15 meters from shore (and 15 meters from obstacles in the water).    The parade will proceed along the shores until the boats return to the start point, where the parade will end.
    • The owners of each participating boat are encouraged to decorate their boat (for example, with flags and numerous lights), blow the horn and/or play music on loud speakers.
    • The parade will start at 19:30 and will end at approximately 21:00, with sufficient twilight allowing for the safe return of boats to their proper dock.
    • In compliance with provincial regulations, the captain of the boat must not consume alcohol or be under the effect of alcohol (or other substance) while in the care of the vessel and its occupants.
    • Boat owners feel free to depart from the parade when you feel that the amount of light remaining is insufficient.

    July 2025

    ARTISTS' MEETING "EN PLEIN AIR" - Wednesday, July 2, 10 am - 1 pm (repeating each Wednesday through August 27th) (Clubhouse)

    We will trade tips and inspire each other!

    Artists (adults and teens) will meet to paint or draw together. They will share ideas and skills and get feedback from fellow artists.

    Depending on weather, we will meet outdoors at the lake, or in the clubhouse.

    Fee: $50.00 for Members/Season; $60.00 for non-members or $8.00 for members & 10.00 for non-members for individual sessions.

    BRIDGE! - Date/Time TBD

    Learn and practice a great game. Meet friends and neighbours. Instruction provided by Rick Soderstrom.

    BBK!!! BBQ, BINGO & KARAOKE at the CLUBHOUSE - Saturday July 5, starts at 5:00 pm; repeats July 26th

    BBQ from 5 – 6 pm
    Bingo from 6:15 to 7:15 pm
    Karaoke from 7:15 to 9 pm

    • The age old Bingo activity encourages all family members to show up, purchase Bingo cards, play 10 rounds of different types of bingo games, and receive their prizes
    • Every weekend either Friday or Saturday night
    • Bingo cards available at the door.

    Fee: $1.00 for one card; $5.00 for 7 cards; $10.00 for 12 cards; $15.00 for 20 cards

       

      DARTS LEAGUE & JAM SESSION ! Monday, July 7, 7 pm (repeating every week through August 25th) (Clubhouse)

      Join fellow dart lovers to enjoy a weekly round of games. No experience necessary!

      Standard Darts league rules,

      Teams of 3, 701, double out

      Ages 15+, no experience necessary.  Bring your own set of darts if you have one. We have a few extra!

      Fee: $5.00 for members & $7.00 for non members.

      Jam session will run at the same time as Darts. All welcome – bring your favourite music, instrument, and/or sing along! Fun for all ages.

       

      Lac Bernard Supper Club - Friday July 11, 5:30 pm
      Les Amis du Lac Bernard are teaming up with an award-winning chef from the USA –  and a resident of lac Bernard- Chef Blair Machado–  as well as three local Farms to bring you a night of curated culinary experience.
      This is a fun way to sample produce grown right in your backyard and to make new friends in your community
       
      Friday July 11th
      Seating 5:30
      Amuse Bouche 5:45
      6 courses starting at 6pm
      BYOB
      $100/ seating
      Maximum number of participants: 20  Purchase Tickets HERE.
       
      About the Location:
      This original Machado cabin, lovingly known as the “kitchen house”, is one of the original cottages on the lake.  Built in 1890 is situated by the west end (big end) of the lake by the inlet.
      BOAT BINGO - Saturday, July 12 7:00 pm

      Cottagers gather in a quiet bay in their boats to play Bingo. They pick up their Boat Bingo kits just before starting time at a nearby dock.

      Approximately 10 games are played, weather permitting.

      The format is “round robin” having a “play off” with the top winners of each round, and a grand winner declared.

      $25/boat for 5 cards for each occupant, or $5.00 per person for 5 cards

      SING-ALONG - Thursday, July 17, 7:00 pm
      Join us for a feel-good, no-pressure singalong featuring timeless classics from the artists who defined a generation—and still inspire us today.
      Neil Young · James Taylor · Van Morrison · Carole King
      Mamas & the Papas · Doobie Brothers · Stan Rogers
      Simon & Garfunkel… and more!
      Whether you lived it, heard it from your parents, or just love good music—we’ll sing together, reminisce, and maybe even share a few stories about the songs that moved us then and now. No talent required—just heart and a love of the music.
      Bring your voice, your memories, and your friends.
      A special Thank you to Bruce Saunders and Melanie Richters for organizing this event.
      Time: 7 pm
      Where: Clubhouse, 30 Christopher Rd
      Tickets: members $3 non-members $5 ahead of time
      At the door: members $5 non-members $7
      SUMMER CONCERT - Saturday, July 19 7:30 pm
      Friends of Lake Bernard Bernard Summer Concert!
      Dead Root Revival + Long Range Hustle (mini-version)
      Saturday July 19
      BBQ 6-7:30, Cash/Tap Bar
      Bands 8-11pm
      MEMBERS: Online tickets are $20 / $25 at the door
      Non-Members: online $25, at the door $30.
      #30 Chemin Christopher – in the new expanded Clubhouse: Rain or Shine!
      Headlining Act: Dead Root Revival
      DDR are a Kingston, Ontario-based retro rock/jam band known for their stunning live performances.  Full-on, Three Dimensional, Rock And Roll Experience. Catchy Hooks, Amazing Musicianship, And An Unmistakable Authenticity!
      https://www.deadrootrevival.ca
      Supporting Act: Long Range Hustle (Scaled back version).
      LRH is a five piece independent rock band based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  The five-piece indie rock outfit made up of Paul Brogee (co-lead vocals, guitars, violin- ) and Mike Brogee (bass, vocals) have a family cottage on Lac Bernard.  The band’s hard work over the past few years has paid off with cross-Canadian headline tours, shows in the US, and support slots with The Glorious Sons, Matt Mays, and Arkells. You might have heard them on CBC and campus radio stations, or found them on your favourite Spotify or YouTube playlists.
      https://www.longrangehustle.com
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of2DLkKcaS0

      August 2025

      CASINO / GAMES NIGHT - Saturday, August 2, 7:00 pm (Clubhouse)

      Family event Play money only. Fee:

      Children$10.00 buys $10,000.00 play money;

      Adults $25.00 buys $25.000 play money.

      Round Robin play off for the Grand Prize.  What games will be offered: Black Jack; Texas’Hold’em poker;  5 card Stud poker; Crown & Anchor chance game & Bean Bag Toss for the little ones.

      DARTS LEAGUE & JAM SESSION Monday, August 4, 11, 18, and 25th @8 pm (Clubhouse)

      Join fellow dart lovers to enjoy a weekly round of games. No experience necessary!

      Standard Darts league rules,

      Teams of 3, 701, double out

      Ages 15+, no experience necessary, but you do need your own set of darts.

      Fee: $5.00 for members & $7.00 for non members.

      Jam session will run at the same time as Darts. All welcome – bring your favourite music, instrument, and/or sing along! Fun for all ages.

      ARTISTS' MEETING "EN PLEIN AIR" - Wednesday, August 6, 10 am -1 pm (repeating each Wednesday through August 27th) (Clubhouse)

      Artists (adults and teens) will meet to paint or draw together. They will share ideas and skills and get feedback from fellow artists.

      Depending on weather, we will meet outdoors at the lake, or in the clubhouse.

      BINGO - Saturday, August 9 and 30, 7 pm, (Clubhouse)

      The age old Bingo activity encourages all family members to show up, purchase Bingo cards, play 10 rounds of different types of bingo games, and receive their prizes

      Fee: $1.00 for one card; $5.00 for 7 cards; $10.00 for 12 cards; $15.00 for 20 cards

      PRE-TEEN DANCE - Saturday August 16, 5 - 8 pm (Clubhouse)

      Due to popular demand, this wonderful event for the almost teen is returning to the clubhouse. BBQ, karoake, and fun for all…  Under 12 please ensure accompaniment by an adult.

      LAC BERN'ART SHOW & BBQ - Saturday, August 23 10 am - 5 pm (Clubhouse)

      The art show aims to gather friends and neighbours from around the lake in a fun and creative environment. It also aims to support the artists among us. Lac Bernard cottagers and residents of all ages and skill levels will show and sell their art.

      Works of art will be inspired by Lac Bernard but they can also be inspired by the La Pêche region. Medium can include, but is not limited to, illustrations, oils, acrylics, photographs, sculptures, jewelry, pottery, hand-crafted furniture and objects.

      Rain or shine!