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General News · 6th October 2024
Jennifer for Mansons Hall
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4: 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, OCTOBER 4: 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.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6: 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
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7: MLA Candidates Meeting (Green Party Candidate Nic Dedeluck)
Main Hall, Mansons Hall
1-3PM
The FOCI Climate Action Committee has invited the candidates to meet with the Cortes Island community.
October 7 from 1-3pm at Mansons Hall, Green Candidate Nic Dedeluk
October 12 from 3-5pm at Mansons Hall, NDP Candidate Michele Babchuk
Unfortunately Conservative Candidate Anna Kindy cannot commit to a meeting at this time but she welcomes phone calls from the community.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8: 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, OCTOBER 8: Free Movement and Mobility Class for Seniors
This class will focus on small isolated movements and exercises to help keep mobility and movement in the joints. This class is for seniors and those with health/mobility challenges.
Tuesdays 11:00am Om Studio (upstairs Mansons Hall)
Weekly 1 hour classes
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9: 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 9: 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 9: 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 10: Free Community Lunch
Come and enjoy a bowl of soup and some social time
Free for everyone!
Manson's Hall Noon-1:30pm Thursday October 10th.
Funded through the CCHA Family Support Program and the Cortes Island Community Foundation, the Fund for Gender Equality, Better at Home Food Security Initiative, Klahoose, SCCA & WCC
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10: 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 10: Yoga with Kelly
Thursday at 5:30 pm in the Om Studio. For more info email kbrocks55yahoo.ca
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.
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, OCTOBER 4: 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.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6: 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
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7: MLA Candidates Meeting (Green Party Candidate Nic Dedeluck)
Main Hall, Mansons Hall
1-3PM
The FOCI Climate Action Committee has invited the candidates to meet with the Cortes Island community.
October 7 from 1-3pm at Mansons Hall, Green Candidate Nic Dedeluk
October 12 from 3-5pm at Mansons Hall, NDP Candidate Michele Babchuk
Unfortunately Conservative Candidate Anna Kindy cannot commit to a meeting at this time but she welcomes phone calls from the community.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8: 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, OCTOBER 8: Free Movement and Mobility Class for Seniors
This class will focus on small isolated movements and exercises to help keep mobility and movement in the joints. This class is for seniors and those with health/mobility challenges.
Tuesdays 11:00am Om Studio (upstairs Mansons Hall)
Weekly 1 hour classes
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9: 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 9: 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 9: 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 10: Free Community Lunch
Come and enjoy a bowl of soup and some social time
Free for everyone!
Manson's Hall Noon-1:30pm Thursday October 10th.
Funded through the CCHA Family Support Program and the Cortes Island Community Foundation, the Fund for Gender Equality, Better at Home Food Security Initiative, Klahoose, SCCA & WCC
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10: 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 10: Yoga with Kelly
Thursday at 5:30 pm in the Om Studio. For more info email kbrocks55yahoo.ca
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.