Community Articles (listed by posting date)
General News · 15th February 2025
Jennifer for Mansons Hall
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14: Friday Market
Our Valentines Day Friday Market is ON! We’ve got homegrown goodies by a bunch of crafty sellers each and every week. Come on out and see what’s new at the Mansons Hall Friday Market, doors open at noon!
For more information about our fabulous Friday Market, or to inquire about becoming a vendor, contact officemansonshall.org or call (250) 935-0015.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14: Thrift Store
The SCCA Thrift Store is open during the Friday Market 12-3 pm with plenty of gently-used merchandise available at 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, FEBRUARY 16: Surya Namaskar
Om Studio from 8:15-9:30 am
This is a traditional Sun Salutation sequence intended to meet the rising sun and create connection with this great source of energy in our lives. This class is drop-in and will be ongoing for the next 3 months. Suggested donation is $10/class.
With love,
Rainer
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19: Yoga with Kelly
Kelly Benson is currently offering two yoga classes weekly at Mansons Hal
Vinyasa Flow Sundays 11:00 am and Thursdays 5:30 pm. All classes are in the Om Studio. For more info email kbrocks55yahoo.ca
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17: Somatic Awareness for Women
10-11:30 am, Main Hall, Mansons Hall.
(Next session will be held March 17.)
These sessions ( 1 1/2 hours) are to allow us the time to feel, to sense, to pay attention to what our organisms/our bodies are saying. To listen. to allow. to respond --- if we want. To come to peace with ourselves.
Sensory Awareness is the basic foundation of all somatic work. Judyth has been studying this since 1968, and authorized to teach since 1985. She is happy to be able to share it.
Open to all women. No obligation to continue or to pay.
Donations to the Women’s Centre are welcome.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18: Free Movement and Mobility Class
Free Movement and Mobility for seniors or anyone with mobility issues - 11 am - Om Studio.
This class will focus on small isolated movements and exercises to help keep mobility and movement in the joints.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18: 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, FEBRUARY 18: EcoTrust Home Energy Program & Workshop
The Home Energy Savings Program is a not-for-profit initiative by Ecotrust Canada to support affordable access to clean home energy in rural and remote communities. This program connects households with the information, rebates, and contractors required to complete an energy-saving renovation. Our services come at no cost to participants and prioritize renovations that lower energy expenses, enhance home comfort, and mitigate pollution stemming from home heating.
Please join us at one of our upcoming workshops that cover this free service, an intro to building science, and the CleanBC rebates:
February 18, 2:00pm and 6:30pm, Mansons Hall, Main Hall.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18: Iyengar-style Hatha Yoga
6-7:30pm, Om Studio
Focus on standing asanas. Good for joints and alignment, back issues, improves stamina, improved sleep and concentration, drop-in ongoing, all levels $20.
For more information contact Fenella at (250) 895-0634
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19: 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 am until noon in the Om Studio.
The classes are free. Donations to the SCCA and Better at Home/SOS Society are very welcome.
If you have any questions before class, please contact Judyth at 250-935-8500
All are welcome to join the class.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19: Cortes Island DeathCare Collective Monthly Meeting
Our in-person meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of the month, from 2:00 – 3:30 pm in the Pioneer Room of the Mansons Hall, September through April. Everyone is welcome.
The meetings consist of about a ½ an hour for sharing about death, dying and grief, the next 1/2 hour or 40 minutes for a presentation to learn more about a particular death-related topic, followed by questions and reflections.
This month: Home Death and Natural Burial. Michelle’s dear long-time friend, Elke Finley, journeyed into death consciously, with a profound trust that love cradles both life and death. Elke died in her home, surrounded by those dearest to her. Her body was laid to rest in the Mansons Cemetery, and a celebration of her life was held a couple of weeks later. Michelle will share her reflections on this deep experience.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19: Free Community Lunch
Come warm up with some social time and a free community meal.
Thursday, February 20
Manson's Hall
Noon
Free for the whole community - everyone welcome - All ages.
Funded through the Better At Home Food Security initiative in Partnership with the Southern Cortes Community Association.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20: Sew Much More
Om studio 2-4 pm
bring a project to work on, get sewing coaching, sit and mend.
For more information about our programs at Mansons Hall contact officemansonshall.org or call (250) 935-0015.
Mansons Hall Office Hours: M-F 9-3.
Our Valentines Day Friday Market is ON! We’ve got homegrown goodies by a bunch of crafty sellers each and every week. Come on out and see what’s new at the Mansons Hall Friday Market, doors open at noon!
For more information about our fabulous Friday Market, or to inquire about becoming a vendor, contact officemansonshall.org or call (250) 935-0015.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14: Thrift Store
The SCCA Thrift Store is open during the Friday Market 12-3 pm with plenty of gently-used merchandise available at 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, FEBRUARY 16: Surya Namaskar
Om Studio from 8:15-9:30 am
This is a traditional Sun Salutation sequence intended to meet the rising sun and create connection with this great source of energy in our lives. This class is drop-in and will be ongoing for the next 3 months. Suggested donation is $10/class.
With love,
Rainer
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19: Yoga with Kelly
Kelly Benson is currently offering two yoga classes weekly at Mansons Hal
Vinyasa Flow Sundays 11:00 am and Thursdays 5:30 pm. All classes are in the Om Studio. For more info email kbrocks55yahoo.ca
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17: Somatic Awareness for Women
10-11:30 am, Main Hall, Mansons Hall.
(Next session will be held March 17.)
These sessions ( 1 1/2 hours) are to allow us the time to feel, to sense, to pay attention to what our organisms/our bodies are saying. To listen. to allow. to respond --- if we want. To come to peace with ourselves.
Sensory Awareness is the basic foundation of all somatic work. Judyth has been studying this since 1968, and authorized to teach since 1985. She is happy to be able to share it.
Open to all women. No obligation to continue or to pay.
Donations to the Women’s Centre are welcome.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18: Free Movement and Mobility Class
Free Movement and Mobility for seniors or anyone with mobility issues - 11 am - Om Studio.
This class will focus on small isolated movements and exercises to help keep mobility and movement in the joints.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18: 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, FEBRUARY 18: EcoTrust Home Energy Program & Workshop
The Home Energy Savings Program is a not-for-profit initiative by Ecotrust Canada to support affordable access to clean home energy in rural and remote communities. This program connects households with the information, rebates, and contractors required to complete an energy-saving renovation. Our services come at no cost to participants and prioritize renovations that lower energy expenses, enhance home comfort, and mitigate pollution stemming from home heating.
Please join us at one of our upcoming workshops that cover this free service, an intro to building science, and the CleanBC rebates:
February 18, 2:00pm and 6:30pm, Mansons Hall, Main Hall.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18: Iyengar-style Hatha Yoga
6-7:30pm, Om Studio
Focus on standing asanas. Good for joints and alignment, back issues, improves stamina, improved sleep and concentration, drop-in ongoing, all levels $20.
For more information contact Fenella at (250) 895-0634
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19: 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 am until noon in the Om Studio.
The classes are free. Donations to the SCCA and Better at Home/SOS Society are very welcome.
If you have any questions before class, please contact Judyth at 250-935-8500
All are welcome to join the class.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19: Cortes Island DeathCare Collective Monthly Meeting
Our in-person meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of the month, from 2:00 – 3:30 pm in the Pioneer Room of the Mansons Hall, September through April. Everyone is welcome.
The meetings consist of about a ½ an hour for sharing about death, dying and grief, the next 1/2 hour or 40 minutes for a presentation to learn more about a particular death-related topic, followed by questions and reflections.
This month: Home Death and Natural Burial. Michelle’s dear long-time friend, Elke Finley, journeyed into death consciously, with a profound trust that love cradles both life and death. Elke died in her home, surrounded by those dearest to her. Her body was laid to rest in the Mansons Cemetery, and a celebration of her life was held a couple of weeks later. Michelle will share her reflections on this deep experience.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19: Free Community Lunch
Come warm up with some social time and a free community meal.
Thursday, February 20
Manson's Hall
Noon
Free for the whole community - everyone welcome - All ages.
Funded through the Better At Home Food Security initiative in Partnership with the Southern Cortes Community Association.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20: Sew Much More
Om studio 2-4 pm
bring a project to work on, get sewing coaching, sit and mend.
For more information about our programs at Mansons Hall contact officemansonshall.org or call (250) 935-0015.
Mansons Hall Office Hours: M-F 9-3.