Community Articles
General News · 10th April 2024
Jennifer for Mansons Hall
APRIL 12: Friday Market
Our weekly Friday Market takes place every Friday afternoon from 12 to 3 PM in the Main Hall.
FYI: Joy is back this week with her delicious food in the Main Hall kitchen!
The market features a wide variety of vendors with such rare goodies to offer such as baked goods, gems and crystals, artisan soaps, natural beauty products, knife-sharpening, assorted handicrafts and fresh pasta! Come on out and support your local vendors; this is one of the island's most-beloved weekly events.
APRIL 12: Thrift Store
The SCCA Thrift Store is open during the Friday Market 12-3 pm 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.
APRIL 12 & 13 Theatre Group
Please note that the Theatre Group is seeking a couple new members to join. Please email theatregroup11gmail.com
Every Friday and Saturday 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
At Mansons Hall - OM Studio
Fee: 30$/week
Free for those in a difficult financial situation
"We aim to establish a theater group on the island. Therefore, we are organizing a two-month theater workshop. After the workshop, we will select a play to present at the beginning of summer. If you're interested in play, self-discovery or theater, and would like to participate, please apply at the provided email address: theatregroup11gmail.com Feel free to ask any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you.”
-Áron Beczásy, Theatre Performance Director and Actor
Beatrix Beczásy, Stage Set and Costume Designer and Actress
APRIL 13: Awakeneers Concert and Contra Dance
Come enjoy the beautiful sounds of the Awakeneers, and get your groove on too with a pre-Earth Day celebration Concert and Contra Dance. Tickets $15, or what you can afford. 630pm Mansons Hall.
APRIL 14: Yoga with Kelly
Sunday at 11:00 am in the Om Studio. For more info email kbrocks55yahoo.ca
APRIL 15: Sole On & Soul Forth Dance
A weekly 90 minute Dance for your hungry feet every Monday evening at 7:00 at Mansons Hall. Admission $10.
The World needs more Joy, more Delight, more Love, more Community and dancing is such good medicine.
Dancing Wolf has produced over two hundred dances since 1994, mostly in Victoria, with his Upbeat Waves of World Fusion, World Beat, Folk Fusion, House, Hip Hop, Dub, Reggae, Electronica, Down Tempo etc.
APRIL 16: Parents & Tots
All caregivers and little ones (ages 0 to 4+) are invited to drop in for playtime and community connection.
Every Tuesday from 10:30 to 12:30 at Manson’s Hall, Main Hall.
Hope to see you there!
Free, by donation. Location: Main Hall
APRIL 16: Sew Much More
Om studio 2-5 pm
bring a project to work on, get sewing coaching, sit and mend together
APRIL 16: Motus O Dance Theatre
Come for a spectacular evening of unique and wonderful Dance Theatre with MOTUS O. Tickets $10 at Mansons Hall 6pm.
APRIL 17: T’ai Chi Ch’uan
T’ai Chi Ch’uan is a low-impact exercise that is ideal for seniors. These slow, gentle movements can improve balance, strength, flexibility, and range of motion and decrease the effects of common degenerative diseases and pains. It is a standing/moving exercise that can be done anywhere, anytime and doesn’t need special clothing or shoes.
Judyth Weaver received permission to teach TCC from the school of Grand Master Cheng Man-Ch’ing in 1971, and she has been teaching it regularly around the world since then.
The class will be offered on Wednesdays, from 11 am till noon in the Om Studio. (PLEASE NOTE – NEW DAY of the week AND new TIME!)
The classes are free. Donations to the CISS are welcome.
If you have any questions before class, please contact Judyth at 250-935-8500
APRIL 18: Drumming with Pawl
Pawl Khan is back with his weekly all-levels drum class featuring African rhythms and techniques. 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
APRIL 18: Dance Temple
Connie Quayle: “We are excited to bring the talented Andrew Allsgood to Cortes for the April Dance Temple!
A DJ of 25+ years and music obsessive since childhood, Andrew is of the belief that every moment in life deserves a soundtrack. A Long, storied history of music creating and sharing his selections behind the decks, creating events and an genuine reverence for Sound System Culture make Andrew a staple at music events and festivals across Vancouver Island and beyond.
A 5Rhythms and dance temple devotee and Dance Temple Cowichan contributor, Andrew loves to connect through musical vibrations, gathered in community. Whether as a dancer, conscious dance facilitator or both, Andrew’s creativity and enthusiasm shines bright.
Andrew is honoured to have been asked to lead Dance Temple’s on Saltspring Island, in Cedar, Comox and on Cortes Island. He has co-created the Intrinsic Dance ecstatic dance event series and co-leads Hearts of Darkness/Center Camp at Otherworld. In Short, Andrew is the living, breathing embodiment of Dance Music Culture and lives to share his passion with the world!”
Thursday April 18
7:00 - 8:30
$15 - $25 at the door
For more information about our programs contact officemansonshall.org or call (250) 935-0015
Mansons Hall Office Hours: M/W/F 10-2
Our weekly Friday Market takes place every Friday afternoon from 12 to 3 PM in the Main Hall.
FYI: Joy is back this week with her delicious food in the Main Hall kitchen!
The market features a wide variety of vendors with such rare goodies to offer such as baked goods, gems and crystals, artisan soaps, natural beauty products, knife-sharpening, assorted handicrafts and fresh pasta! Come on out and support your local vendors; this is one of the island's most-beloved weekly events.
APRIL 12: Thrift Store
The SCCA Thrift Store is open during the Friday Market 12-3 pm with plenty of gently-used clothing items for the entire family to choose from. You will find it down the hall to the Pioneer Room. All items are sold by a suggested donation to the SCCA.
APRIL 12 & 13 Theatre Group
Please note that the Theatre Group is seeking a couple new members to join. Please email theatregroup11gmail.com
Every Friday and Saturday 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
At Mansons Hall - OM Studio
Fee: 30$/week
Free for those in a difficult financial situation
"We aim to establish a theater group on the island. Therefore, we are organizing a two-month theater workshop. After the workshop, we will select a play to present at the beginning of summer. If you're interested in play, self-discovery or theater, and would like to participate, please apply at the provided email address: theatregroup11gmail.com Feel free to ask any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you.”
-Áron Beczásy, Theatre Performance Director and Actor
Beatrix Beczásy, Stage Set and Costume Designer and Actress
APRIL 13: Awakeneers Concert and Contra Dance
Come enjoy the beautiful sounds of the Awakeneers, and get your groove on too with a pre-Earth Day celebration Concert and Contra Dance. Tickets $15, or what you can afford. 630pm Mansons Hall.
APRIL 14: Yoga with Kelly
Sunday at 11:00 am in the Om Studio. For more info email kbrocks55yahoo.ca
APRIL 15: Sole On & Soul Forth Dance
A weekly 90 minute Dance for your hungry feet every Monday evening at 7:00 at Mansons Hall. Admission $10.
The World needs more Joy, more Delight, more Love, more Community and dancing is such good medicine.
Dancing Wolf has produced over two hundred dances since 1994, mostly in Victoria, with his Upbeat Waves of World Fusion, World Beat, Folk Fusion, House, Hip Hop, Dub, Reggae, Electronica, Down Tempo etc.
APRIL 16: Parents & Tots
All caregivers and little ones (ages 0 to 4+) are invited to drop in for playtime and community connection.
Every Tuesday from 10:30 to 12:30 at Manson’s Hall, Main Hall.
Hope to see you there!
Free, by donation. Location: Main Hall
APRIL 16: Sew Much More
Om studio 2-5 pm
bring a project to work on, get sewing coaching, sit and mend together
APRIL 16: Motus O Dance Theatre
Come for a spectacular evening of unique and wonderful Dance Theatre with MOTUS O. Tickets $10 at Mansons Hall 6pm.
APRIL 17: T’ai Chi Ch’uan
T’ai Chi Ch’uan is a low-impact exercise that is ideal for seniors. These slow, gentle movements can improve balance, strength, flexibility, and range of motion and decrease the effects of common degenerative diseases and pains. It is a standing/moving exercise that can be done anywhere, anytime and doesn’t need special clothing or shoes.
Judyth Weaver received permission to teach TCC from the school of Grand Master Cheng Man-Ch’ing in 1971, and she has been teaching it regularly around the world since then.
The class will be offered on Wednesdays, from 11 am till noon in the Om Studio. (PLEASE NOTE – NEW DAY of the week AND new TIME!)
The classes are free. Donations to the CISS are welcome.
If you have any questions before class, please contact Judyth at 250-935-8500
APRIL 18: Drumming with Pawl
Pawl Khan is back with his weekly all-levels drum class featuring African rhythms and techniques. 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
APRIL 18: Dance Temple
Connie Quayle: “We are excited to bring the talented Andrew Allsgood to Cortes for the April Dance Temple!
A DJ of 25+ years and music obsessive since childhood, Andrew is of the belief that every moment in life deserves a soundtrack. A Long, storied history of music creating and sharing his selections behind the decks, creating events and an genuine reverence for Sound System Culture make Andrew a staple at music events and festivals across Vancouver Island and beyond.
A 5Rhythms and dance temple devotee and Dance Temple Cowichan contributor, Andrew loves to connect through musical vibrations, gathered in community. Whether as a dancer, conscious dance facilitator or both, Andrew’s creativity and enthusiasm shines bright.
Andrew is honoured to have been asked to lead Dance Temple’s on Saltspring Island, in Cedar, Comox and on Cortes Island. He has co-created the Intrinsic Dance ecstatic dance event series and co-leads Hearts of Darkness/Center Camp at Otherworld. In Short, Andrew is the living, breathing embodiment of Dance Music Culture and lives to share his passion with the world!”
Thursday April 18
7:00 - 8:30
$15 - $25 at the door
For more information about our programs contact officemansonshall.org or call (250) 935-0015
Mansons Hall Office Hours: M/W/F 10-2