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General News · 23rd December 2024
Jennifer for Mansons Hall
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20: Friday Market
The last Friday Market of 2024 will take place this Friday the 20th from 12 to 3 PM in the Main Hall, Mansons Hall.
Come on out to indulge in a variety of goods, including: Fresh apple cider, delicious hot food, baked delights, locally-made pottery, artisan soaps, natural beauty products, watches and watch repair, local artwork, sharpening services, handmade crafts, collectible knives, mammoth, jade and amber pendants, handmade cards, glass and crystal locally-made jewelry, and fresh pasta creations.
The Friday Market will go into holiday hibernation for the following three weeks, but kicks back into gear in the New Year on Friday, January 17th.
Happy Holidays to All, thank you for your wonderful support of your local vendors!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20: 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.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21: Winter Light Spiral
We are delighted to welcome you again to the Winter Light Spiral. In honour of Jen Stevens who originally offered it to the Cortes Community with Alanah Caron.
Darshan Stevens, Alanah and Friends are inviting you, on Winter Solstice, Saturday, Dec 21 at 2:30 p.m., to another gentle and magical candle lit afternoon at Manson's Hall.
Please join us in this ancient and reverent Celebration. Candles are provided.
New this year is that Mark and Madhurima Braaten will lead us in some Community Singing during the Walking of the Light Spiral. Claudia and Sherman will provide musical accompaniment.
The Winter Light Spiral is made of evergreen boughs laid upon the floor. Each of us will have the opportunity to walk to the Centre and light a candle. While walking back to your seat you place your candle anywhere on the Spiral.
People often have an Intention, an Affirmation, a Prayer, a Letting Go....... upon lighting their candle. Families are most welcome.
There will also be a few poems shared, acknowledging both the Darkness and the Light
Doors open at 2:30 and we will begin at 2:45. We should be complete around 4:00 p.m.
PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY OR ON TIME BY DONATION All proceeds beyond Hall rental/candles will be donated to the Playschool.
For more Info you can email Alanah at zenalanahgmail.com
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21: Winter Solstice with Dance and Cacao
You are invited…
To shake it
To make it
To dance, prance, connect and play in community
Dance Temple Cortes brings you a Winter Solstice of embodiment and yumminess.
Saturday Sept 21 at Mansons Hall with options on how you choose to participate in any or all of the 3 events we have happening.
5:30 - 6:30 Cacao workshop with Tanya Krahn of Blossoms Chocolate to prepare the body and mind to connect with the spirit of cacao and it’s essence of heart healing medicine then preparing the Kakao itself.
We will be preparing a new blend brought back from Costa Rica, Pura, Vida with bobinsana, mangosteen, and hibiscus. For those that are registered for the workshop it will also include the half hour ceremony and circle songs happening right before the dance. The workshop is $20 including the ceremony with Kakao.
Email blossomschocolategmail.com to register
6:30 - 7:00 Cacao sharing and medicine songs with Tanya Krahn. Pre-registration is required for this part of the evening.
Email blossomschocolategmail.com, cost is $10 for this portion of the evening if you choose not to participate in the whole workshop
7:00 - 8:30 Ecstatic Dance with DJ ConnieQ
$15-$25 at the door
accompanied children free
This is a Dance Space for all bodies to be free in movement with no judgements or expectations or required skills. Just move through whatever moves you as we breathe into the next solar cycle.
Dance Temple Remains:
Sober: for presence and mindfulness
Consent-based: dance floor connection is welcome with enthusiastic "yes"
Conversation-free: so we each have the dance journey we need. Visiting afterwards is welcome. Please avoid scented products and outdoor shoes.
If you would like to volunteer for set-up, clean-up, or door as trade for free admission please email ConnieAQuaylegmail.com
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22: Yoga with Kelly
Vinyasa Flow Sunday 11:00 in the Om Studio.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26: T’ai Chi Ch’uan with Judyth Weaver (note change of day this week)
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 Thursday this week, 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 26: Sew Much More
Om studio 3-5 pm
bring a project to work on, get sewing coaching, sit and sew together.
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/Fri 11-2.
The last Friday Market of 2024 will take place this Friday the 20th from 12 to 3 PM in the Main Hall, Mansons Hall.
Come on out to indulge in a variety of goods, including: Fresh apple cider, delicious hot food, baked delights, locally-made pottery, artisan soaps, natural beauty products, watches and watch repair, local artwork, sharpening services, handmade crafts, collectible knives, mammoth, jade and amber pendants, handmade cards, glass and crystal locally-made jewelry, and fresh pasta creations.
The Friday Market will go into holiday hibernation for the following three weeks, but kicks back into gear in the New Year on Friday, January 17th.
Happy Holidays to All, thank you for your wonderful support of your local vendors!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20: 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.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21: Winter Light Spiral
We are delighted to welcome you again to the Winter Light Spiral. In honour of Jen Stevens who originally offered it to the Cortes Community with Alanah Caron.
Darshan Stevens, Alanah and Friends are inviting you, on Winter Solstice, Saturday, Dec 21 at 2:30 p.m., to another gentle and magical candle lit afternoon at Manson's Hall.
Please join us in this ancient and reverent Celebration. Candles are provided.
New this year is that Mark and Madhurima Braaten will lead us in some Community Singing during the Walking of the Light Spiral. Claudia and Sherman will provide musical accompaniment.
The Winter Light Spiral is made of evergreen boughs laid upon the floor. Each of us will have the opportunity to walk to the Centre and light a candle. While walking back to your seat you place your candle anywhere on the Spiral.
People often have an Intention, an Affirmation, a Prayer, a Letting Go....... upon lighting their candle. Families are most welcome.
There will also be a few poems shared, acknowledging both the Darkness and the Light
Doors open at 2:30 and we will begin at 2:45. We should be complete around 4:00 p.m.
PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY OR ON TIME BY DONATION All proceeds beyond Hall rental/candles will be donated to the Playschool.
For more Info you can email Alanah at zenalanahgmail.com
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21: Winter Solstice with Dance and Cacao
You are invited…
To shake it
To make it
To dance, prance, connect and play in community
Dance Temple Cortes brings you a Winter Solstice of embodiment and yumminess.
Saturday Sept 21 at Mansons Hall with options on how you choose to participate in any or all of the 3 events we have happening.
5:30 - 6:30 Cacao workshop with Tanya Krahn of Blossoms Chocolate to prepare the body and mind to connect with the spirit of cacao and it’s essence of heart healing medicine then preparing the Kakao itself.
We will be preparing a new blend brought back from Costa Rica, Pura, Vida with bobinsana, mangosteen, and hibiscus. For those that are registered for the workshop it will also include the half hour ceremony and circle songs happening right before the dance. The workshop is $20 including the ceremony with Kakao.
Email blossomschocolategmail.com to register
6:30 - 7:00 Cacao sharing and medicine songs with Tanya Krahn. Pre-registration is required for this part of the evening.
Email blossomschocolategmail.com, cost is $10 for this portion of the evening if you choose not to participate in the whole workshop
7:00 - 8:30 Ecstatic Dance with DJ ConnieQ
$15-$25 at the door
accompanied children free
This is a Dance Space for all bodies to be free in movement with no judgements or expectations or required skills. Just move through whatever moves you as we breathe into the next solar cycle.
Dance Temple Remains:
Sober: for presence and mindfulness
Consent-based: dance floor connection is welcome with enthusiastic "yes"
Conversation-free: so we each have the dance journey we need. Visiting afterwards is welcome. Please avoid scented products and outdoor shoes.
If you would like to volunteer for set-up, clean-up, or door as trade for free admission please email ConnieAQuaylegmail.com
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22: Yoga with Kelly
Vinyasa Flow Sunday 11:00 in the Om Studio.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26: T’ai Chi Ch’uan with Judyth Weaver (note change of day this week)
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 Thursday this week, 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 26: Sew Much More
Om studio 3-5 pm
bring a project to work on, get sewing coaching, sit and sew together.
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/Fri 11-2.