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General News · 17th April 2024
Jennifer for Mansons Hall
APRIL 19: Friday Market
Our weekly Friday Market takes place every Friday afternoon from 12 to 3 PM in the Main Hall.
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 19: 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 19 & 20: 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, Actress
APRIL 20: “Free UP Your Brush" - workshop with Mel Williamson
The Old Schoolhouse Art Gallery presents Mel Williamson from Salt Spring Island in an afternoon demonstration of how to loosen up your painting skills, for all artists and would-be artists. Pioneer Room on April 20th, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm All welcome, refreshments provided, admission free or a suggested donation of $5.00 info 250 935 3391
instagram.com/melpaints facebook.com/melpainting
APRIL 21: Yoga with Kelly
Sunday at 11:00 am in the Om Studio. For more info email kbrocks55yahoo.ca
APRIL 21: CIMAS AGM
Please join us for the Cortes Island Museum & Archives Society Annual General Meeting (AGM)
• Manson’s Hall, Sunday, April 21, 2024
• Doors open at 12:30 for new memberships and renewals
• Meeting starts at 1 p.m.
A special resolution regarding a change to our bylaws will be proposed at the AGM. This change will permit the board of directors to appoint a Director Emeritus.
Following the brief business meeting, we invite everyone to stay for a special presentation by Ashe Biela & family:
"Sailing Distant Star: A Journey of Mishap and Marvel"
In August 2019, Luka, Ashe, Ilo, Makawi, and Khalil Biela cut ties from their beloved shores of Cortes Island to discover a dream and a world beyond it. Covering 15,000 nautical miles of ocean landscape, they sailed to the South Pacific Islands and back. They travelled in times of COVID, through fierce lightning storms, starlit luminescent nights, remote Marquesan temples, pristine underwater reefs, and iridescent lagoons. What was meant to be a coming of age for the teenagers became one for us all.
Please join us for stories, images, and blog readings about their incredible adventure.
More information and AGM documents are available now on our website, https://cortesmuseum.com/about-us/agm-annual-reports/.
Refreshments will be available. Everyone welcome!
APRIL 22: Earth Day Film Screening
Monday, April 22nd, 7PM, Mansons Hall (please note that Sole On & Soul Forth has been preempted by this event this week, but will resume the following Mondays).
Presenting the Cortes Island premiere of this award-winning feature documentary film by local filmmaker and director, Jennifer Isme Pickford.
“SACRED INDIA: A Plastic Revolution" (80 min.) explores the postcolonial challenges linked to pollution in India. In the film, the director embarks on a personal journey along the Ganges River to locate the origin of an appalling plastic pollution issue, raising the question: who bears responsibility for it? The journey is both spiritual and transformative. 🇮🇳
Following the film screening, there will be a discussion and Q&A with the director. Admission by donation, all are welcome.
APRIL 23: 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 23: Sew Much More
Om studio 2-5 pm
bring a project to work on, get sewing coaching, sit and mend
APRIL 24: 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.
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 24: 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
$40 for 4 classes
APRIL 25: Free Community Lunch
Come warm up with some social time and a free community meal.
Thursday, April 25th
Manson's Hall
Noon
Free for the whole community - everyone welcome - All ages.
Funded through the Better At Home Food Security initiative in Partnership with the Southern Cortes Community Association.
APRIL 25: Restorative Yin Yoga
Please note, this a pre-registered offering!
Come chill with us at our free Yin Restorative Yoga Sessions!
Relax and recharge your body and mind with this weekly community offering.
RSVP officemansonshall.org
APRIL 25: Poetry and Song Share
Come join us for the fourth Poetry and Song Share event! From 7 - 8:30pm. Hosted by Louis Belcourt, in the Pioneer Room.
A monthly gathering to share writing + listen to other islanders’ creative pieces. You are welcome to invite feedback - or not - whatever feels best. Everybody is welcome, whether you are sharing or not :)
For more information about our programs contact officemansonshall.org or call (250) 935-0015
Mansons Hall Office Hours: M/W/F 10-2
Our weekly Friday Market takes place every Friday afternoon from 12 to 3 PM in the Main Hall.
The market features a wide variety of vendors with such rare goodies to offer such as baked goods, gems and crystals, artisan soaps, natural beauty products, knife-sharpening, assorted handicrafts and fresh pasta! Come on out and support your local vendors; this is one of the island's most-beloved weekly events.
APRIL 19: Thrift Store
The SCCA Thrift Store is open during the Friday Market 12-3 pm with plenty of gently-used clothing items for the entire family to choose from. You will find it down the hall to the Pioneer Room. All items are sold by a suggested donation to the SCCA.
APRIL 19 & 20: Theatre Group
Please note that the Theatre Group is seeking a couple new members to join. Please email theatregroup11gmail.com
Every Friday and Saturday 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
At Mansons Hall - OM Studio
Fee: 30$/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, Actress
APRIL 20: “Free UP Your Brush" - workshop with Mel Williamson
The Old Schoolhouse Art Gallery presents Mel Williamson from Salt Spring Island in an afternoon demonstration of how to loosen up your painting skills, for all artists and would-be artists. Pioneer Room on April 20th, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm All welcome, refreshments provided, admission free or a suggested donation of $5.00 info 250 935 3391
instagram.com/melpaints facebook.com/melpainting
APRIL 21: Yoga with Kelly
Sunday at 11:00 am in the Om Studio. For more info email kbrocks55yahoo.ca
APRIL 21: CIMAS AGM
Please join us for the Cortes Island Museum & Archives Society Annual General Meeting (AGM)
• Manson’s Hall, Sunday, April 21, 2024
• Doors open at 12:30 for new memberships and renewals
• Meeting starts at 1 p.m.
A special resolution regarding a change to our bylaws will be proposed at the AGM. This change will permit the board of directors to appoint a Director Emeritus.
Following the brief business meeting, we invite everyone to stay for a special presentation by Ashe Biela & family:
"Sailing Distant Star: A Journey of Mishap and Marvel"
In August 2019, Luka, Ashe, Ilo, Makawi, and Khalil Biela cut ties from their beloved shores of Cortes Island to discover a dream and a world beyond it. Covering 15,000 nautical miles of ocean landscape, they sailed to the South Pacific Islands and back. They travelled in times of COVID, through fierce lightning storms, starlit luminescent nights, remote Marquesan temples, pristine underwater reefs, and iridescent lagoons. What was meant to be a coming of age for the teenagers became one for us all.
Please join us for stories, images, and blog readings about their incredible adventure.
More information and AGM documents are available now on our website, https://cortesmuseum.com/about-us/agm-annual-reports/.
Refreshments will be available. Everyone welcome!
APRIL 22: Earth Day Film Screening
Monday, April 22nd, 7PM, Mansons Hall (please note that Sole On & Soul Forth has been preempted by this event this week, but will resume the following Mondays).
Presenting the Cortes Island premiere of this award-winning feature documentary film by local filmmaker and director, Jennifer Isme Pickford.
“SACRED INDIA: A Plastic Revolution" (80 min.) explores the postcolonial challenges linked to pollution in India. In the film, the director embarks on a personal journey along the Ganges River to locate the origin of an appalling plastic pollution issue, raising the question: who bears responsibility for it? The journey is both spiritual and transformative. 🇮🇳
Following the film screening, there will be a discussion and Q&A with the director. Admission by donation, all are welcome.
APRIL 23: 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 23: Sew Much More
Om studio 2-5 pm
bring a project to work on, get sewing coaching, sit and mend
APRIL 24: 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.
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 24: 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 25: Free Community Lunch
Come warm up with some social time and a free community meal.
Thursday, April 25th
Manson's Hall
Noon
Free for the whole community - everyone welcome - All ages.
Funded through the Better At Home Food Security initiative in Partnership with the Southern Cortes Community Association.
APRIL 25: Restorative Yin Yoga
Please note, this a pre-registered offering!
Come chill with us at our free Yin Restorative Yoga Sessions!
Relax and recharge your body and mind with this weekly community offering.
RSVP officemansonshall.org
APRIL 25: Poetry and Song Share
Come join us for the fourth Poetry and Song Share event! From 7 - 8:30pm. Hosted by Louis Belcourt, in the Pioneer Room.
A monthly gathering to share writing + listen to other islanders’ creative pieces. You are welcome to invite feedback - or not - whatever feels best. Everybody is welcome, whether you are sharing or not :)
For more information about our programs contact officemansonshall.org or call (250) 935-0015
Mansons Hall Office Hours: M/W/F 10-2