Current Events
In addition to Canada Day and St. George’s Day, Royal St. George’s Society members, friends, and guests variously gather and celebrate Commonwealth Day (Mar.), Victoria Day (June), Trafalgar Day (Oct.), Waterloo Day (June), Guy Fawkes Day (Nov.), Remembrance Day and others.
We also enjoy Summer Garden Parties, Christmas Holiday Receptions, Luncheons at the Squadron and other interesting venues, Coronation Day Teas, Wine &Cheese Receptions and occasional “spur of the moment” social gatherings. AND, as part of the Isles Heritage Connection, St. George’s members are welcomed at Robbie Burns Day, Saint Patrick’s Day, Celtic Colours, Saint Andrews, and Saint David’s Day celebrations and other programs hosted by our sister organizations. Watch for upcoming events.
Upcoming Event: Chester Garden Party – August 29, 2026
The Royal St. George’s Society and its members cordially invite you and our Isles Connection friends (The Charitable Irish Society of Halifax, Welsh Nova Scotia, The Scots) and other guests to join them for our annual afternoon of wine and finger-food, tea and sweets, good cheer and engaging conversation at our Past President Carol Dodds’ pool-side garden in beautiful Chester by the sea.
It’s an easy-going, casual affair and we hope to see you there.
Date: Saturday August 29. (Rain date Sunday August 30)
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Place: 36 Union Street, Chester
Dress: Casual
Cost: $15 per person, payable by cheque or cash at the door please.
RSVP by August 21 – or for more information or date confirmation – contact Peter Duffy, pgduffy65@gmail.com or 902-456-7222
Garden Party 2024
Upcoming Event from The Charitable Irish Society of Halifax
The CIS BBQ will be combined with the Canada GAA Championships hosted by the Gaels. This will provide an opportunity to support and enjoy games throughout the day while enjoying a great BBQ.
The BBQ will include hot dogs, hamburgers, vegetarian burgers, chips, pop, and sweets, free of charge to all CIS members.
Guests of CIS members can purchase a hot dog or hamburger and a drink for a nominal fee. Therefore, it is important that you register yourself as a member and note any guests who may accompany you. Cash only.
Alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase on site throughout the event.
There are stands available for seating, or you can bring your own lawn chairs.
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
BBQ Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: GRAVES OAKLEY MEMORIAL PARK, Spryfield
Games will begin early in the morning and continue until 5:00 p.m., with a celebration, snacks and bar service available, and a medal ceremony following the games.
Please RSVP to Brendan Doherty at brendan@oldtriangle.com.
Please come out and support Irish sports, with teams coming from across Canada.
Recent Past Event: 240th Annual St. George’s Day Dinner
The well-attended traditional St. George’s Day Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding Dinner, served with a selection of appropriate wines, was held on Thursday, 23rd April 2026 at St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall, Halifax. Two former Lt. Governors, special guest and old and new members were in attendance. The Rev. Canon Stephen Paul Booth’s timely and thought-provoking address on “The Ubiquity of English Tradition and Culture” was well received and, at the request of several attendees, is now posted on our Blogs & Asides page. As usual, the evening was punctuated with music, good conversation and cheer. An ad hoc committee has already been struck and plans are underway for an even better 241st St. George’s Day dinner on 23rd April, 2027 – Save the date!