FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27: Friday Market

Our weekly Friday Market takes place every Friday afternoon from 12 to 3 PM in the Main Hall.

Indulge in a variety of goods at the market, including lasagna and hot food, 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, collectible knives, mammoth, jade and amber pendants, handmade cards, BC-harvested fish, jewelry and fresh pasta. Join us in supporting our local vendors at this beloved weekly event.


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27: 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, SEPTEMBER 27: Western Screech Owl Presentation

Friends of Cortes Island invites you to join owl biologists Roxan Chicalo and Alicia Mildner for this fascinating talk about Western Screech Owl conservation efforts on Cortes Island and beyond.

Roxan and Alicia produced the final report for FOCI's three-year Western Screech Owl research project in the Discovery Islands. They have also been working on a large-scale Screech Owl project in the Campbell River watershed. Learn about the search for this beautiful elusive owl, why it’s in trouble and what’s being done to help.

Friday 27th September, 7-8pm, Mansons Hall.

By donation. Refreshments provided.


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29: Yoga with Kelly

Kelly Benson is offering two drop-in yoga classes at Mansons Hall:

Vinyasa Flow Sundays 11:00 am and Thursdays at 5:30 pm. All classes are in the Om Studio. For more info email kbrock55yahoo.ca


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1: 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


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2: 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 10 to 11 in the Om Studio. (PLEASE NOTE – Nnew 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


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2: Cirque stretch with Jamie Casuso

5:00-6:00pm
OM Studio

Jamie’s cirque stretch class uses a combination of yoga, Pilates, as well as partner & individual stretching to help increase your flexibility & range of motion. If you’re looking to improve your splits, this class is for you! A large portion of the class is dedicated to leg flexibility as well as contortion inspired back exercises. All levels welcome, must be comfortable assisting others!
15yrs+ ( kids younger than 15 can attend if accompanied by a parent)


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2: Adult Acrobatics with Jamie Casuso

6:00-7:00pm
OM studio

Fulfill your circus dreams and learn the basic acrobatic skills in this fun & inspiring class. A yoga / pilates warm up focused on core. Must be comfortable assisting others & going upside down. We will work every week on our handstands, bridges & more!


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3: Sew Much More (Please Note New Day!)

Om studio 2-5 pm
bring a project to work on, get sewing coaching, sit and sew together.


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3: Yoga with Kelly

Thursday at 5:30 pm in the Om Studio. For more info email kbrocks55yahoo.ca


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3: Our Fair Share: A community climate budget and solutions menu

5:00-7:00 p.m

In person at Manson's Hall Pioneer rm
Or virtual by Zoom - Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqfuCsqTosG9MOSxHfC77mYdIAp4GYxw8B

Join Max Thaysen and Christine Leclerc for an interactive online workshop exploring ambitious climate solutions.

We often hear about the need for increased climate ambition, but what does that actually mean? What will it take to keep warming to safe(ish) levels? How do different emissions reduction targets and solutions affect our community?

In this workshop, Max will introduce emissions targets and the concept of a fair share. Participants will also explore the Climate Equity Reference Calculator, a tool for calculating Canada's fair share emissions target.

Christine will guide participants through the En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator, a dynamic tool developed by MIT Sloan and Climate Interactive. En-ROADS allows users to explore the impacts of various policy and technology choices on global warming and carbon emissions. Together, we will examine community carbon budgets, adjust factors like renewable energy, land use, and agricultural practices, and see how these changes affect global temperature rise. This tool provides valuable insight into how different decisions contribute to specific climate outcomes, highlighting pathways to limit warming while supporting agriculture.



For more information about our programs contact officemansonshall.org or call (250) 935-0015
Mansons Hall Office Hours: Monday and Tuesday 9-5, Thursday 11-2, Friday 11-2.