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General News · 29th November 2023
Jennifer for Mansons Hall
DEC 1: Friday Market
Our weekly Friday Market takes place every Friday afternoon from 12 to 3 PM in the Main Hall.
In preparation for the holiday season, our quality vendors are serving up rare treats and goodies such as baked goods, gems and crystals, artisan soaps, natural beauty products, books by Cortesian authors, stonework, handmade jewelry, locally designed merino wool clothing and socks, assorted handicrafts, textiles, handmade greeting cards, and fresh-rolled pasta!
Come on out and support your local vendors; this is one of the island's most-beloved weekly events.
DEC 1: Thrift Store
The SCCA Thrift Store is open weekly during the Friday Market 1-3 pm, and Tuesdays 2-5pm, with plenty of gently-used clothing items for the entire family to choose from. You will find it down the hall to the Pioneer Room. All items are sold by a suggested donation to the SCCA.
DEC 2: CHS Public Housing Forum
An invitation from the Cortes Housing Society and Regional Director, Mark Vonesch to come together for an update on our current work, discuss the housing challenges we face, brainstorm solutions, and help shape our work for the year ahead. Childcare and refreshments will be provided.
Doors open at 9am for coffee and treats. Event runs 9:30 – 12:30.
RVSP at infocortescommunityhousing.org
DEC 3 & 7: Yoga with Kelly
Kelly Benson is offering three yoga classes at Mansons Hall:
Vinyasa Flow Sundays 11:00 am and Thursdays 5:30 pm, and Seniors Yoga Thursdays at 11:30am. All classes are in the Om Studio. For more info email kbrock55yahoo.ca
M/W/F: Julie's Café
Julie’s Café is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7am to 2pm. Eat in or take out, Julie and Sandy serve breakfast, soups and sandwiches, and baked treats. Cash only please! C'mon down to Mansons Hall for this sweet community cafe.
DEC 5: Parents & Tots
Moms, dads and their kiddies can partake in the playful and social Parents & Tots program that takes place every Tuesday morning 10:30-12:30 with Serene Watson.
This weekly, facilitated program provides the space, toys and art supplies for parents to enjoy together with their 0-4+ year olds, offering peer support and child-centred play. Sometimes, there are as many as 15 or more children attending, so coordination and cooperation are essential parts of this experience for them.
It’s a great way to shake off your cabin fever and escape the isolation common to new moms and a small, spread out island community. Come play at Mansons Hall on Tuesdays!
Offered free, by donation.
DEC 5: Sew Much More
On Tuesdays from 2-5pm in the Om Studio, Marnie Andrews and Cora Moret run a practical sewing clinic, wherein participants will learn basic repair skills and sewing techniques! Youth welcome, and children under 10 with an adult.
DEC 6: Drumming with Pawl
This all-levels drum class features African rhythms and techniques taught by Pawl Khan. You will improve your technique, have fun and experience the many health benefits of drumming in a circle. Pawl has decades of experience as a world-class drummer and instructor.
In the Om Studio, Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:45
$12 drop in
$40 for 4 classes
DEC 7: Free Community Meal
Come warm up with some social time and a free community meal.
Thursday, December 7th
Manson's Hall at noon
Free for the whole community - everyone welcome.
Funded through the Better At Home Food Security initiative.
For more information about our programs contact officemansonshall.org or call (250) 935-0115
Mansons Hall Office Hours: Wed 1-4, Thurs 1-4, Fri 11-2.
Our weekly Friday Market takes place every Friday afternoon from 12 to 3 PM in the Main Hall.
In preparation for the holiday season, our quality vendors are serving up rare treats and goodies such as baked goods, gems and crystals, artisan soaps, natural beauty products, books by Cortesian authors, stonework, handmade jewelry, locally designed merino wool clothing and socks, assorted handicrafts, textiles, handmade greeting cards, and fresh-rolled pasta!
Come on out and support your local vendors; this is one of the island's most-beloved weekly events.
DEC 1: Thrift Store
The SCCA Thrift Store is open weekly during the Friday Market 1-3 pm, and Tuesdays 2-5pm, with plenty of gently-used clothing items for the entire family to choose from. You will find it down the hall to the Pioneer Room. All items are sold by a suggested donation to the SCCA.
DEC 2: CHS Public Housing Forum
An invitation from the Cortes Housing Society and Regional Director, Mark Vonesch to come together for an update on our current work, discuss the housing challenges we face, brainstorm solutions, and help shape our work for the year ahead. Childcare and refreshments will be provided.
Doors open at 9am for coffee and treats. Event runs 9:30 – 12:30.
RVSP at infocortescommunityhousing.org
DEC 3 & 7: Yoga with Kelly
Kelly Benson is offering three yoga classes at Mansons Hall:
Vinyasa Flow Sundays 11:00 am and Thursdays 5:30 pm, and Seniors Yoga Thursdays at 11:30am. All classes are in the Om Studio. For more info email kbrock55yahoo.ca
M/W/F: Julie's Café
Julie’s Café is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7am to 2pm. Eat in or take out, Julie and Sandy serve breakfast, soups and sandwiches, and baked treats. Cash only please! C'mon down to Mansons Hall for this sweet community cafe.
DEC 5: Parents & Tots
Moms, dads and their kiddies can partake in the playful and social Parents & Tots program that takes place every Tuesday morning 10:30-12:30 with Serene Watson.
This weekly, facilitated program provides the space, toys and art supplies for parents to enjoy together with their 0-4+ year olds, offering peer support and child-centred play. Sometimes, there are as many as 15 or more children attending, so coordination and cooperation are essential parts of this experience for them.
It’s a great way to shake off your cabin fever and escape the isolation common to new moms and a small, spread out island community. Come play at Mansons Hall on Tuesdays!
Offered free, by donation.
DEC 5: Sew Much More
On Tuesdays from 2-5pm in the Om Studio, Marnie Andrews and Cora Moret run a practical sewing clinic, wherein participants will learn basic repair skills and sewing techniques! Youth welcome, and children under 10 with an adult.
DEC 6: Drumming with Pawl
This all-levels drum class features African rhythms and techniques taught by Pawl Khan. You will improve your technique, have fun and experience the many health benefits of drumming in a circle. Pawl has decades of experience as a world-class drummer and instructor.
In the Om Studio, Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:45
$12 drop in
$40 for 4 classes
DEC 7: Free Community Meal
Come warm up with some social time and a free community meal.
Thursday, December 7th
Manson's Hall at noon
Free for the whole community - everyone welcome.
Funded through the Better At Home Food Security initiative.
For more information about our programs contact officemansonshall.org or call (250) 935-0115
Mansons Hall Office Hours: Wed 1-4, Thurs 1-4, Fri 11-2.
