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General News · 27th November 2024
Jennifer for Mansons Hall
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29: Friday Market
Our weekly Friday Market takes place every Friday afternoon from 12 to 3 PM in the Main Hall. In light of the postal strike, why not find some lovely local gifts at this beloved weekly event!
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, dried flower bouquets, jade and amber pendants, handmade cards, jewelry, and fresh pasta. See you there!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29: 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 29: Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Concert
Join us on the evening of November 29th at Mansons Hall to celebrate a Canadian icon.
“His name is synonymous with timeless songs about trains and shipwrecks, rivers and highways, lovers and loneliness.”
-Nicholas Jennings
Come and let Dylan Stone and other familiar regional talents showcase the life’s work of this Canadian folk legend!
Doors open at 7:00pm. $25 admission at the door.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1: Mansons Hall HOLIDAY FAIR!
Join us at Mansons Hall on Sunday, December 1st, from 11 am to 3 pm for our 10th Annual Holiday Fair!
Thirty talented vendors will display their finest wares, including gourmet food, handmade crafts, specialty beauty products, natural remedies, unique jewelry, artisanal soaps, textiles, beeswax candles, musical instruments, baskets, baked goods, woodwork, and handcrafted items. The event features live festive music and a delightful lunch!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1: 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, DECEMBER 3: 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, DECEMBER 3: FOCI Annual General Meeting
Friends of Cortes Island (FOCI) are launching their Annual Report as part of their AGM on Tuesday 3rd Dec, 5 pm Mansons Hall. Everyone is welcome! More details on www.friendsofcortes.org
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3: 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, DECEMBER 4: 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
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5; 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, December 5th.
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, DECEMBER 5: 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: Mon., Tues., Wed. 10-3 (by appointment) and Thurs.,
Our weekly Friday Market takes place every Friday afternoon from 12 to 3 PM in the Main Hall. In light of the postal strike, why not find some lovely local gifts at this beloved weekly event!
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, dried flower bouquets, jade and amber pendants, handmade cards, jewelry, and fresh pasta. See you there!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29: 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 29: Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Concert
Join us on the evening of November 29th at Mansons Hall to celebrate a Canadian icon.
“His name is synonymous with timeless songs about trains and shipwrecks, rivers and highways, lovers and loneliness.”
-Nicholas Jennings
Come and let Dylan Stone and other familiar regional talents showcase the life’s work of this Canadian folk legend!
Doors open at 7:00pm. $25 admission at the door.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1: Mansons Hall HOLIDAY FAIR!
Join us at Mansons Hall on Sunday, December 1st, from 11 am to 3 pm for our 10th Annual Holiday Fair!
Thirty talented vendors will display their finest wares, including gourmet food, handmade crafts, specialty beauty products, natural remedies, unique jewelry, artisanal soaps, textiles, beeswax candles, musical instruments, baskets, baked goods, woodwork, and handcrafted items. The event features live festive music and a delightful lunch!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1: 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, DECEMBER 3: 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, DECEMBER 3: FOCI Annual General Meeting
Friends of Cortes Island (FOCI) are launching their Annual Report as part of their AGM on Tuesday 3rd Dec, 5 pm Mansons Hall. Everyone is welcome! More details on www.friendsofcortes.org
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3: 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, DECEMBER 4: 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
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5; 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, December 5th.
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, DECEMBER 5: 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: Mon., Tues., Wed. 10-3 (by appointment) and Thurs.,