Community Articles
General News · 10th July 2024
Jennifer for Mansons Hall
FRIDAY, JULY 12: Friday Market (plus Michael Keith in Concert!)
Our summer weekly Friday Market takes place every Friday afternoon from 12 to 3 PM in the Main Hall, with plenty of more vendors outside on the front deck and on the upper level by the radio station.
As a special treat, Michael Keith will perform under the Big Tent from 1-2:30.
Indulge in a variety of goods at the market, including baked delights, gems, crystals, artisan soaps, fresh veggies, natural beauty products, sharpening services, delectable sushi, handmade crafts, imported hats and textiles, hand-carved sculptures, pottery, drums, sea lion rattles, knives from Finland, mammoth, jade and amber pendants, handmade cards, jewelry, and fresh pasta. Join us in supporting our local vendors at this beloved weekly event.
FRIDAY, JULY 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.
FRIDAY, JULY 12: Q&A with Ashira Darwish // Where Olive Trees Weep
Join us on Friday, July 12th for a special live Q&A with Ashira Darwish, therapist and Palestinian documentary film producer of Where Olive Trees Weep, followed by a facilitated community discussion. This is a follow-up event to the film screening of Where Olive Trees Weep, hosted on June 21st. We ask that you please watch the film before attending.
Screening The Film Virtually: https://sand.thrivecart.com/where-olive-trees-weep/
Sliding Scale By-Donation (any amount or no amount)
Access online
Available for 48 hours
Ashira Ali Darwish worked for 15 years as a TV & Radio journalist and researcher in Palestine for the BBC, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. She is the founder of Catharsis Holistic Healing, a trauma therapy project pioneering a type of Sufi active meditation which draws its roots from ancestral and Indigenous knowledge.
Ashira’s website: https://www.ashirapremrachana.com/
Where Olive Trees Weep website: https://whereolivetreesweep.com/
DATE: Friday, July 12
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
LOCATION: Pioneer Room, Manson’s Hall
COST: We’re kindly asking attendees to contribute funds to cover the cost of hosting Ashira, with respect to her time and energy with us. Please pay what you can. Recommended $15-$35 sliding scale donation. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Accessibility, Safety & Community Care
* Wheelchair Access is available by driving up to the wheelchair parking in front of the post office. Doors are located next to the parking. Please connect with us if you require assistance.
* Refreshments will be provided. Please feel free to bring what you need with you.
* Islamophobia, antisemitism, anti-Arab hate, and anti-Palestinian racism will not be tolerated.
* This is an indoor event. In solidarity with vulnerable community members, and with respect for each other's health, if you are experiencing symptoms of any sort, we kindly ask that you please stay home, rest and do your part to mitigate spread of illness. We encourage wearing a mask to the event. We will have masks on hand for you to wear, or you may bring your own. There will also be hand sanitizer available. At the roots of any movement for justice is compassionate community care.
We look forward to welcoming you.
in solidarity and gratitude,
Mary Clare, Corry and Mercedes
SUNDAY, JULY 14: Clanna Morna traditional Celtic folk music
Clanna Morna breathes life into their unique take on the Celtic Folk genre. Their sound is rooted in the traditional Irish, Scottish and English music that many love, and features carefully crafted arrangements, rhythmic spirited energy and captivating storytelling. Clanna Morna focuses on telling the stories of those less fortunate throughout history; the rebels, underdogs, women, and queer people whose voices were silenced. Comprised of an ensemble of multi-instrumentalists, their collective musicianship and attention to detail contribute to a unique audience experience featuring both familiar and lesser-known folk ballads and tunes.
Doors at 6:30
$25 at the door
TUESDAY, JULY 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
TUESDAY, JULY 16: Sew Much More
Om studio 2-5 pm
bring a project to work on, get sewing coaching, sit and sew together.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 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.
The classes are free. Donations to the CISS are welcome.
If you have any questions before class, please contact Judyth at 250-935-8500
THURSDAY, JULY 18: Dance Temple**
Dance Temple ecstatic dance now every other Thursday from 7:00-8:30 pm
DJ Spruce Lee returns to Cortes to weave his DJ wizardry and bring us into the summer season.
For more information about our programs contact officemansonshall.org or call (250) 935-0015
Mansons Hall Office Hours: Monday 9-5 by appointment, Thursday 11-3, Friday 11-3.
Our summer weekly Friday Market takes place every Friday afternoon from 12 to 3 PM in the Main Hall, with plenty of more vendors outside on the front deck and on the upper level by the radio station.
As a special treat, Michael Keith will perform under the Big Tent from 1-2:30.
Indulge in a variety of goods at the market, including baked delights, gems, crystals, artisan soaps, fresh veggies, natural beauty products, sharpening services, delectable sushi, handmade crafts, imported hats and textiles, hand-carved sculptures, pottery, drums, sea lion rattles, knives from Finland, mammoth, jade and amber pendants, handmade cards, jewelry, and fresh pasta. Join us in supporting our local vendors at this beloved weekly event.
FRIDAY, JULY 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.
FRIDAY, JULY 12: Q&A with Ashira Darwish // Where Olive Trees Weep
Join us on Friday, July 12th for a special live Q&A with Ashira Darwish, therapist and Palestinian documentary film producer of Where Olive Trees Weep, followed by a facilitated community discussion. This is a follow-up event to the film screening of Where Olive Trees Weep, hosted on June 21st. We ask that you please watch the film before attending.
Screening The Film Virtually: https://sand.thrivecart.com/where-olive-trees-weep/
Sliding Scale By-Donation (any amount or no amount)
Access online
Available for 48 hours
Ashira Ali Darwish worked for 15 years as a TV & Radio journalist and researcher in Palestine for the BBC, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. She is the founder of Catharsis Holistic Healing, a trauma therapy project pioneering a type of Sufi active meditation which draws its roots from ancestral and Indigenous knowledge.
Ashira’s website: https://www.ashirapremrachana.com/
Where Olive Trees Weep website: https://whereolivetreesweep.com/
DATE: Friday, July 12
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
LOCATION: Pioneer Room, Manson’s Hall
COST: We’re kindly asking attendees to contribute funds to cover the cost of hosting Ashira, with respect to her time and energy with us. Please pay what you can. Recommended $15-$35 sliding scale donation. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Accessibility, Safety & Community Care
* Wheelchair Access is available by driving up to the wheelchair parking in front of the post office. Doors are located next to the parking. Please connect with us if you require assistance.
* Refreshments will be provided. Please feel free to bring what you need with you.
* Islamophobia, antisemitism, anti-Arab hate, and anti-Palestinian racism will not be tolerated.
* This is an indoor event. In solidarity with vulnerable community members, and with respect for each other's health, if you are experiencing symptoms of any sort, we kindly ask that you please stay home, rest and do your part to mitigate spread of illness. We encourage wearing a mask to the event. We will have masks on hand for you to wear, or you may bring your own. There will also be hand sanitizer available. At the roots of any movement for justice is compassionate community care.
We look forward to welcoming you.
in solidarity and gratitude,
Mary Clare, Corry and Mercedes
SUNDAY, JULY 14: Clanna Morna traditional Celtic folk music
Clanna Morna breathes life into their unique take on the Celtic Folk genre. Their sound is rooted in the traditional Irish, Scottish and English music that many love, and features carefully crafted arrangements, rhythmic spirited energy and captivating storytelling. Clanna Morna focuses on telling the stories of those less fortunate throughout history; the rebels, underdogs, women, and queer people whose voices were silenced. Comprised of an ensemble of multi-instrumentalists, their collective musicianship and attention to detail contribute to a unique audience experience featuring both familiar and lesser-known folk ballads and tunes.
Doors at 6:30
$25 at the door
TUESDAY, JULY 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
TUESDAY, JULY 16: Sew Much More
Om studio 2-5 pm
bring a project to work on, get sewing coaching, sit and sew together.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 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.
The classes are free. Donations to the CISS are welcome.
If you have any questions before class, please contact Judyth at 250-935-8500
THURSDAY, JULY 18: Dance Temple**
Dance Temple ecstatic dance now every other Thursday from 7:00-8:30 pm
DJ Spruce Lee returns to Cortes to weave his DJ wizardry and bring us into the summer season.
For more information about our programs contact officemansonshall.org or call (250) 935-0015
Mansons Hall Office Hours: Monday 9-5 by appointment, Thursday 11-3, Friday 11-3.