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General News · 6th November 2024
Jennifer for Mansons Hall
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8: 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 baked delights, gems, crystals, artisan soaps, locally-forged mushrooms, natural beauty products, sharpening services, handmade crafts, collectible knives, mammoth, jade and amber pendants, handmade cards, jewelry, and fresh pasta. Join us in supporting our local vendors at this beloved weekly event.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8: 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, NOVEMBER 8: Moonrise, a Mythic Rock Opera
MOONRISE is a mythic rock opera creatively retelling old Celtic stories about returning power to the Earth and the Goddess. With an original music score, poetic storytelling, masks, shadow and full body puppets and audience participation, this hilarious and heart-felt story is sure to awaken your imagination. In this enchanted modern day adventure, the insidious Emperor has trapped the Earth in darkness. With the help of magical allies the child of the Earth, Weaver, sets out to reveal the truth of the past and restore the balance within and without.
$15-35 at the door Kids - free!
Mansons Hall, Cortes - 6pm
Spread the word! Bring a friend
Masks are encouraged. Please stay home if you have cold symptoms
Performers Aerie Poppins, Rue McDonald, Bee Balm, Jenna & Christopher Fleck
Sound Richard Garvey
Ft music by Thomas Aerie, Chris, Peter & Alex Q Moore
Writing contributors Thomas Aerie, Rue McDonald, Toni Mendel, Elena & Kevin
SATURDAY and SUNDAY, November 9 and 10: The Elephant Song
Theatre Undertow presents their first performance on Cortes Island:
THE ELEPHANT SONG by Nicolas Billon
Sat. Nov. 9th and Sun. Nov. 10th
Description of the play:
A psychiatrist has vanished from his office at a mental hospital. The last person to see him was Michael, a troubled patient. Dr. Greenberg, the hospital director, questions Michael, ignoring the head nurse's warnings. Fraught with mind games and verbal tugs-of-war, The Elephant Song is a cat-and-mouse game that will keep you guessing until its haunting conclusion.
Director: Aron Beczasy
Set and Costume Design: Beatrix Beczasy
Sound and light Design: Hannu Huuskonen
Actors:
Michael Aleen - Soma Feldmar
Dr Greenberg - Beatrix Beczasy
Miss Peterson - Mary Clare Preston
Amanda Saint- James - Mary Lavelle
Ticket prices: shifting scale 15$- 25$
The number of seats are limited 60-65 seats/performance.
Tickets can be purchased at the Mansons hall office, Co-op and Cortes Market.
This play is not recommended for children. Children under 13 with parental guidance.
CHILDCARE during the performance:
> Nov. 9th Sat. childcare will be available for kids 2,5yrs+ at playschool. Donation for the babysitters is required.
> Nov. 10 th Sun. childcare could be organized, depending on the need.
> For childcare prior registration is required!!! For registration and more information contact: beatrixczirjakgmail.com
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10: Yoga with Kelly
Kelly Benson is offering three drop-in yoga classes at Mansons Hall:
Vinyasa Flow Sundays 11:00 / Thursdays at 5:30 pm, and Seniors Yoga Tuesdays 11am. All classes are in the Om Studio. For more info email kbrock55yahoo.ca
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12: 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, NOVEMBER 12: 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
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12: Tiny Dancers (6+ Years)
3-4 pm, Main Hall
Jazz
Ballet
Lyrical
Choreography
$50/month or $15 drop-in
soulmovesdanceschoolgmail.com
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13: T’ai Chi Ch’uan with Judyth Weaver
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.
The class will be offered on Wednesdays, from 10 to 11 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
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13: 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)
$15.00 drop-m
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13: 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!
$15 drop-in
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14: Sew Much More
Om studio 2-4 pm
bring a project to work on, get sewing coaching, sit and sew together.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14: Acrobatics for Kids (6+ years)
3-4pm, Main Hall
Cartwheels
Handstands
Partner Balances
Flexiblity
Backbends
+ More!
$50/month or $15 drop-in
soulmovesdanceschoolgmail.com
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15: 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 (by appointment) 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 baked delights, gems, crystals, artisan soaps, locally-forged mushrooms, natural beauty products, sharpening services, handmade crafts, collectible knives, mammoth, jade and amber pendants, handmade cards, jewelry, and fresh pasta. Join us in supporting our local vendors at this beloved weekly event.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8: 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, NOVEMBER 8: Moonrise, a Mythic Rock Opera
MOONRISE is a mythic rock opera creatively retelling old Celtic stories about returning power to the Earth and the Goddess. With an original music score, poetic storytelling, masks, shadow and full body puppets and audience participation, this hilarious and heart-felt story is sure to awaken your imagination. In this enchanted modern day adventure, the insidious Emperor has trapped the Earth in darkness. With the help of magical allies the child of the Earth, Weaver, sets out to reveal the truth of the past and restore the balance within and without.
$15-35 at the door Kids - free!
Mansons Hall, Cortes - 6pm
Spread the word! Bring a friend
Masks are encouraged. Please stay home if you have cold symptoms
Performers Aerie Poppins, Rue McDonald, Bee Balm, Jenna & Christopher Fleck
Sound Richard Garvey
Ft music by Thomas Aerie, Chris, Peter & Alex Q Moore
Writing contributors Thomas Aerie, Rue McDonald, Toni Mendel, Elena & Kevin
SATURDAY and SUNDAY, November 9 and 10: The Elephant Song
Theatre Undertow presents their first performance on Cortes Island:
THE ELEPHANT SONG by Nicolas Billon
Sat. Nov. 9th and Sun. Nov. 10th
Description of the play:
A psychiatrist has vanished from his office at a mental hospital. The last person to see him was Michael, a troubled patient. Dr. Greenberg, the hospital director, questions Michael, ignoring the head nurse's warnings. Fraught with mind games and verbal tugs-of-war, The Elephant Song is a cat-and-mouse game that will keep you guessing until its haunting conclusion.
Director: Aron Beczasy
Set and Costume Design: Beatrix Beczasy
Sound and light Design: Hannu Huuskonen
Actors:
Michael Aleen - Soma Feldmar
Dr Greenberg - Beatrix Beczasy
Miss Peterson - Mary Clare Preston
Amanda Saint- James - Mary Lavelle
Ticket prices: shifting scale 15$- 25$
The number of seats are limited 60-65 seats/performance.
Tickets can be purchased at the Mansons hall office, Co-op and Cortes Market.
This play is not recommended for children. Children under 13 with parental guidance.
CHILDCARE during the performance:
> Nov. 9th Sat. childcare will be available for kids 2,5yrs+ at playschool. Donation for the babysitters is required.
> Nov. 10 th Sun. childcare could be organized, depending on the need.
> For childcare prior registration is required!!! For registration and more information contact: beatrixczirjakgmail.com
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10: Yoga with Kelly
Kelly Benson is offering three drop-in yoga classes at Mansons Hall:
Vinyasa Flow Sundays 11:00 / Thursdays at 5:30 pm, and Seniors Yoga Tuesdays 11am. All classes are in the Om Studio. For more info email kbrock55yahoo.ca
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12: 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, NOVEMBER 12: 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
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12: Tiny Dancers (6+ Years)
3-4 pm, Main Hall
Jazz
Ballet
Lyrical
Choreography
$50/month or $15 drop-in
soulmovesdanceschoolgmail.com
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13: T’ai Chi Ch’uan with Judyth Weaver
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.
The class will be offered on Wednesdays, from 10 to 11 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
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13: 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)
$15.00 drop-m
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13: 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!
$15 drop-in
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14: Sew Much More
Om studio 2-4 pm
bring a project to work on, get sewing coaching, sit and sew together.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14: Acrobatics for Kids (6+ years)
3-4pm, Main Hall
Cartwheels
Handstands
Partner Balances
Flexiblity
Backbends
+ More!
$50/month or $15 drop-in
soulmovesdanceschoolgmail.com
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15: 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 (by appointment) 9-5, Thursday 11-2, Friday 11-2.