Friday Morning Coffee Club holds birthday party for Joseph 'Joe' Cross

Terry, Mark, Joe Cross, Bob, Peter

Friday Morning Coffee Club helped one of its members, Joseph (Joe) Cross, celebrate his birthday at its last meeting.

The usual rousing rendition of 'Happy Birthday' greeted Joe -- with a bit of an exception as Joel who usually leads the singing, was away.

Joel was apparently off at a high school reunion so Bill, Ron and Peter, led us in the tribute to Joe. Thanks guys. You did a great job. 

Jim, who looked after getting the birthday cake, came through again, despite a bit of a problem at first cutting it -- Turns out it was frozen, but delicious.  Jim was also official photographer. Thanks Jim.

Gordon was telling us that he heard of another coffee club with "branches" in several communities. 

Although we have no immediate plans to franchise FMCC, for those who do now know us. we have been around two and a half years, starting in the Starbucks at Target, and moving to White Spot, after Target left.

We are a very informal group of friends, some of us did not know each other well when we started, but that quickly changed. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE!!! All the very best to you for the next year!

Friday Morning Coffee Club Holds Birthday Party for Mark

Joel, Mark, Jim

Friday Morning Coffee Club, aka FMCC, held its first celebration since relocating to Triple O White Spot on "The Strip" in Cranbrook.


The occasion was to extend most sincere birthday greetings, with the usual touches of good humour, to Mark Spence-Vinge, who has been a member since  FMCC was founded almost two years ago.

MJ and  Jim

A rousing rendition of "Happy Birthday" led by his brother Joel, greeted Mark.

Bob, Antoine. Terry

It was followed by the official cake cutting ceremony with Jim Roberts assisting, and then cutting generous pieces for all of us. 

Gerry, Bill W and Bill N

The cake was made for the occasion.

Ron, Joel, Peter, Mark, Jim

When FMCC met at the Starbucks in the now closed Target store, it was customary to celebrate birthdays so the tradition has simply continued.

Gordon, Yme

FMCC has also enjoyed Breakfast at the Ranch organized by Jim and Mark, with Chef Justin in charge of the meal. A Christmas party was held at the home of Ron McFarland.

More special events are in the planning stages.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK!