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General News · 18th November 2024
Jennifer for Mansons Hall
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15: 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 15: 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 15: Psycho Country Dinner and Show!
Friday November 15th.
7pm Cajun Dinner ($20). 8pm Show ($20)
Join us for a authentic Cajun dinner cooked by Callum at the CCTWLCF, that's the Canadian coalition of treeplanters who love Cajun food.
There are four bands, and this is a fundraiser for Callum aka "Lord sultry" to go to Texas in December and make a record with Greg Ashley at his creamery studio on one-inch tape.
There will be gumbo with shrimp, chicken and sausage, red beans and rice, neither are vegetarian.
About 20$ for food,
20$ for tix at the door.
Thx
SATURDAY, November 16: Alissa Arnason in Concert with Louis Belcourt
Saturday November 16 at 7:00 pm Mansons Hall
$25. Seated concert.
Alissa Arnason is coming to Mansons Hall on Saturday, November 16th to share her soulful folk music with Cortes Island!
“Influenced by the landscape of the stark prairies she originated from, Alissa Arnason offers a haunting, timeless performance of country inspired folk songs. She performs a collection of released and unreleased songs, each crafted amidst emotional experiences of scorpionic depth, with themes ranging from romanticized weather patterns to heartbreak, her stories weave between light and dark.”
Check out Alissa’s website here:
http://www.alissaarnason.com
Local talent Louis Belcourt will perform as opening act. Louis’ original songs tell stories of grief and love through his haunting vocal style.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17: 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 19: 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 19: 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 19: Tiny Dancers (6+ Years)
3-4 pm, Main Hall
Jazz
Ballet
Lyrical
Choreography
$50/month or $15 drop-in
soulmovesdanceschoolgmail.com
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20: 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 20: 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 20: 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 21: Free Community Lunch
Come and enjoy a bowl of soup and some social time
Free for everyone!
Manson's Hall Noon-1:30 pm Thursday November 21st.
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. NOVEMBER 21: Sew Much More
Om studio 2-4 pm
bring a project to work on, get sewing coaching, sit and sew together.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21: 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 21: 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 15: 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 15: Psycho Country Dinner and Show!
Friday November 15th.
7pm Cajun Dinner ($20). 8pm Show ($20)
Join us for a authentic Cajun dinner cooked by Callum at the CCTWLCF, that's the Canadian coalition of treeplanters who love Cajun food.
There are four bands, and this is a fundraiser for Callum aka "Lord sultry" to go to Texas in December and make a record with Greg Ashley at his creamery studio on one-inch tape.
There will be gumbo with shrimp, chicken and sausage, red beans and rice, neither are vegetarian.
About 20$ for food,
20$ for tix at the door.
Thx
SATURDAY, November 16: Alissa Arnason in Concert with Louis Belcourt
Saturday November 16 at 7:00 pm Mansons Hall
$25. Seated concert.
Alissa Arnason is coming to Mansons Hall on Saturday, November 16th to share her soulful folk music with Cortes Island!
“Influenced by the landscape of the stark prairies she originated from, Alissa Arnason offers a haunting, timeless performance of country inspired folk songs. She performs a collection of released and unreleased songs, each crafted amidst emotional experiences of scorpionic depth, with themes ranging from romanticized weather patterns to heartbreak, her stories weave between light and dark.”
Check out Alissa’s website here:
http://www.alissaarnason.com
Local talent Louis Belcourt will perform as opening act. Louis’ original songs tell stories of grief and love through his haunting vocal style.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17: 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 19: 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 19: 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 19: Tiny Dancers (6+ Years)
3-4 pm, Main Hall
Jazz
Ballet
Lyrical
Choreography
$50/month or $15 drop-in
soulmovesdanceschoolgmail.com
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20: 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 20: 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 20: 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 21: Free Community Lunch
Come and enjoy a bowl of soup and some social time
Free for everyone!
Manson's Hall Noon-1:30 pm Thursday November 21st.
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. NOVEMBER 21: Sew Much More
Om studio 2-4 pm
bring a project to work on, get sewing coaching, sit and sew together.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21: 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 21: 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.