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General News · 10th March 2025
Jennifer for Mansons Hall
FRIDAY, MARCH 7: Friday Market
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, MARCH 7: 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.
FRIDAY, MARCH 7: Live Musical Journey & Live Art with Beardo, Squish and Creature!
7-9 pm, Main Hall
Looking for something to do Friday nights?
Come check out the hall for a special musical art journey.
Live music, live painting.
Dance, watch, enliven.
By donation.
SATURDAY, MARCH 8: Land Share Models: A Learning Forum
Presented by the Cortes Housing Society
March 8, 10-12
Main Hall
You are invited to join us on March 8th from 10 AM to Noon in-person at Manson's Hall or on zoom to learn from islanders who have decades of experience sharing land on Cortes. You will be amazed and inspired with the variety of ways they have managed to make home ownership more affordable.
Speakers will share their experiences with Siskin Lane, Treedom, Tiber Bay, as well as experiences with life-leases and bringing on a land partner. This forum will include multiple presentations of existing innovative land sharing examples highlighting how they work and some of the pros and cons of each approach. There will be opportunities to ask questions of the speakers. In partnership with FolkU and CKTZ, the forum will be recorded for radio and the video uploaded to youtube.
Join on zoom using this link: https://zoom.us/j/93632747123?pwd=5IP8zDLPMHlxGwoCdknZhnv2suIyVC.1
SATURDAY, MARCH 8: Dance Temple Cortes
Dance Temple Cortes
Saturday March 8, 7:00- 8:30 at Mansons Hall
$15-$25 at the door, accompanied children free
With DJ ConnieQ
ConnieQ (she/her) is a long time ecstatic dance enthusiast who brings you a rich tapestry of music that inspires her to dance and flow. In the spaces she holds Connie honours the transformative power of embodied movement for somatic healing, for healthy connection, for release, joy and playful fun. Her soundscapes weave through genres, inviting journeys into whatever moves us in the moment and to explore what arises within us as we come alive through dance.
Dance Temple is an inclusive, safer, and sacred community space to explore authentic non-verbal expression through ecstatic dance and movement for health and transformation.
Dance Temple is an invitation to tune in to your body, join with other dancers, celebrate, meditate, express and unwind. It is an open dance floor for you to explore different rhythms, sounds, patterns of movement and whatever arises in your inner journey.
All ages, all genders, all bodies, and all parts of YOU are welcome.
Regular Temple Guidelines:
1. Move however you wish
2. No talking on the dance floor
3. Respect yourself and one another
Dance Temple is an alcohol-free and scent-free space. Please also refrain from phones and outdoor shoes.
The facilitators of Dance Temple hold a strong intention to honour movement and dance as an essential and powerful expression of self and connection to others. We acknowledge the healing and creative nature of movement and recognize that fun, play and humour are vital to this practice.
Please contact connieaquaylegmail.com if you would like to be involved or are interested in volunteering in exchange for free admission.
TUESDAY, MARCH 11: 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, MARCH 11: 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, MARCH 11: 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, MARCH 12: 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 10am - 11 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.
THURSDAY, MARCH 13: Sew Much More
Om studio 2-4 pm
bring a project to work on, get sewing coaching, sit and mend.
THURSDAY, MARCH 13: Better at Home Fundraiser Dinner
5-7 pm, Main Hall
FREE DINNER & DESSERT! Plus donate to our Meals on Wheels program to help our most low income, frail and isolated seniors get ready to eat meals delivered to their door.
Chicken Shawarma or Falafel Plate with Chocolate Brownies!
Kids’ menu, colouring zone & play area!
You don't have to come to the dinner to donate, and you don't have to donate if you come to the dinner!
For more info or to make a donation:
sunflowercortesgmail.com
(250) 504-0848
THURSDAY, MARCH 13: Yoga with Kelly
5:30, Om Studio
For more info email kbrocks55yahoo.ca
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.
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, MARCH 7: 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.
FRIDAY, MARCH 7: Live Musical Journey & Live Art with Beardo, Squish and Creature!
7-9 pm, Main Hall
Looking for something to do Friday nights?
Come check out the hall for a special musical art journey.
Live music, live painting.
Dance, watch, enliven.
By donation.
SATURDAY, MARCH 8: Land Share Models: A Learning Forum
Presented by the Cortes Housing Society
March 8, 10-12
Main Hall
You are invited to join us on March 8th from 10 AM to Noon in-person at Manson's Hall or on zoom to learn from islanders who have decades of experience sharing land on Cortes. You will be amazed and inspired with the variety of ways they have managed to make home ownership more affordable.
Speakers will share their experiences with Siskin Lane, Treedom, Tiber Bay, as well as experiences with life-leases and bringing on a land partner. This forum will include multiple presentations of existing innovative land sharing examples highlighting how they work and some of the pros and cons of each approach. There will be opportunities to ask questions of the speakers. In partnership with FolkU and CKTZ, the forum will be recorded for radio and the video uploaded to youtube.
Join on zoom using this link: https://zoom.us/j/93632747123?pwd=5IP8zDLPMHlxGwoCdknZhnv2suIyVC.1
SATURDAY, MARCH 8: Dance Temple Cortes
Dance Temple Cortes
Saturday March 8, 7:00- 8:30 at Mansons Hall
$15-$25 at the door, accompanied children free
With DJ ConnieQ
ConnieQ (she/her) is a long time ecstatic dance enthusiast who brings you a rich tapestry of music that inspires her to dance and flow. In the spaces she holds Connie honours the transformative power of embodied movement for somatic healing, for healthy connection, for release, joy and playful fun. Her soundscapes weave through genres, inviting journeys into whatever moves us in the moment and to explore what arises within us as we come alive through dance.
Dance Temple is an inclusive, safer, and sacred community space to explore authentic non-verbal expression through ecstatic dance and movement for health and transformation.
Dance Temple is an invitation to tune in to your body, join with other dancers, celebrate, meditate, express and unwind. It is an open dance floor for you to explore different rhythms, sounds, patterns of movement and whatever arises in your inner journey.
All ages, all genders, all bodies, and all parts of YOU are welcome.
Regular Temple Guidelines:
1. Move however you wish
2. No talking on the dance floor
3. Respect yourself and one another
Dance Temple is an alcohol-free and scent-free space. Please also refrain from phones and outdoor shoes.
The facilitators of Dance Temple hold a strong intention to honour movement and dance as an essential and powerful expression of self and connection to others. We acknowledge the healing and creative nature of movement and recognize that fun, play and humour are vital to this practice.
Please contact connieaquaylegmail.com if you would like to be involved or are interested in volunteering in exchange for free admission.
TUESDAY, MARCH 11: 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, MARCH 11: 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, MARCH 11: 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, MARCH 12: 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 10am - 11 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.
THURSDAY, MARCH 13: Sew Much More
Om studio 2-4 pm
bring a project to work on, get sewing coaching, sit and mend.
THURSDAY, MARCH 13: Better at Home Fundraiser Dinner
5-7 pm, Main Hall
FREE DINNER & DESSERT! Plus donate to our Meals on Wheels program to help our most low income, frail and isolated seniors get ready to eat meals delivered to their door.
Chicken Shawarma or Falafel Plate with Chocolate Brownies!
Kids’ menu, colouring zone & play area!
You don't have to come to the dinner to donate, and you don't have to donate if you come to the dinner!
For more info or to make a donation:
sunflowercortesgmail.com
(250) 504-0848
THURSDAY, MARCH 13: Yoga with Kelly
5:30, Om Studio
For more info email kbrocks55yahoo.ca
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.