Special Holiday Program: Tales from the Man in the Red Suit


Date: Nov 30
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Theatre

Every holiday season for more than 45 years, Bruce Templeton has joined Santa to assist the “man in the red suit” for thousands of children in St. John’s. He has logged more than 2,000 visits to community centers, hospitals and seniors’ homes. Join us for a special holiday presentation as Bruce regales us with tales of assisting Santa through the years.

Tickets: $15 (+ HST). 10% discount for Rooms Members. Get your ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090.

About the Presenter:

Bruce Templeton is an award-winning author of a number of books including The Man in the Red Suit, and In Search of St. Nicholas. Author proceeds from these books have gone to Rotary International’s Polio Plus Campaign. By accessing matching grants, sales of Mr. Templeton’s works have led to over 350,000 children receiving polio vaccinations.

Bruce has many accolades to his name: he is Canada’s only living member of the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame; he has been named a Knight of St. Nicholas; Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year, and has been inducted into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador. He volunteers his time to numerous organizations including the St. John’s Rotary Club, Scouts Canada, The John Howard Society, and St. Andrew’s Church.

Events & Programs

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

You are invited to join us for the free public exhibition opening reception!

From ‘77 to ’25: A Journey Through Newfoundland and Labrador’s Canada Games celebrates the legacy, spirit, and impact of the Canada Games in Newfoundland and Labrador. This exhibition captures the stories, memories, and moments that have shaped the Games from the athletes and volunteers.

Enjoy light refreshments, remarks from special guests, and the opportunity to view the exhibition. You will also catch Gusty, the official mascot of the 2025 Canada Games, at 2:30 PM! 

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Learn more about the exhibition here: From ‘77 to ’25: A Journey Through Newfoundland and Labrador’s Canada Games | The Rooms, Newfoundland and Labrador


Image credit: Track and Field, Canada Summer Games, St. John’s, 1977.

 

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Tour

Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou

In this exhibition find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.

Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone. 

Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.