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General News · 20th April 2025
Jennifer for Mansons Hall
FRIDAY, APRIL 18: GOOD 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, APRIL 18: 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.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19: FolkU: How to Pilot & Mechanic Your Spaceship
Explore why engaging physically and reclaiming your body's capabilities is key to lasting energy and joy.
Expect helpful insights, interactive demonstrations, and practical tips to jump-start your journey toward vitality.
This workshop is put on by Wave and Range President Kaye Hope and is based on the work he does with his company, Restore Human www.restorehuman.com.
2:00 - 3:30 pm, Pioneer Room/Om Studio.
SUNDAY, APRIL 20: Yoga with Kelly
Kelly Benson is currently offering one yoga class weekly at Mansons Hall:
Vinyasa Flow Sundays 11:00 am in the Om Studio. For more info email kbrocks55yahoo.ca
TUESDAY, APRIL 22: 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, APRIL 22: 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
TUESDAY, APRIL 22: Earth Day Film Screening: ECO WARRIORS
Come celebrate Earth Day with the screening of the documentary film, "ECO WARRIORS" (2012, 53 minutes).
The presentation will take place at Mansons Hall, Cortes Island, on Tuesday, April 22 (Earth Day 2025), doors at 7, screening at 7:30. Admission is by donation (suggested $10).
The film tells the story of several environmental activists (including Cortes Island's very own Tzeporah Berman), who have faced imprisonment for their actions, as well as the threat of being labeled terrorists for protecting the land and forests they love.
ECO WARRIORS was directed and produced by local filmmaker Jennifer Isme Pickford, who will present the film, and invites all to stay for a Q&A following the screening.
The film has been screened throughout the BC and Northern Washington State, and officially selected to screen at the Thunder Bay Environmental Film Festival and the Tofino International Film Festival. This is the first time the film has been screened on Cortes Island.
Due to mature subject matter and some coarse language, this film has been rated PG-13.
Storyline:
Coined by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, the term "eco-terrorism" often faces accusations that it only serves to criminalize or demonize environmentally motivated protest actions. Today, a protester who was once labeled an eco-activist can be rebranded as an "eco-terrorist," and environmentalism is often branded as "eco-terrorism." The ECO WARRIORS documentary features individuals who have been active in environmental fields for most of their lives, with some even willing to risk imprisonment to protect planet Earth. The impact of the term "ecoterrorism" can be seen in the lives of activists such as Tre Arrow, Ruth Masters, Tzeporah Berman (Friends of Clayoquot Sound, Forest Ethics), Alexandra Morton, Derrick Jensen (Deep Green Resistance), Zoe Blunt (Eco Warriors Legal Trust), and Ingmar Lee. Despite adversity, many activists continue their efforts and even educate others about resilience and activism.—Hayduke, IMDB
More info: http://www.pickfordproductions.com/ecowarriors.htm
Facebook event link: https://facebook.com/events/s/earth-day-film-screening-eco-w/672502942103666/?
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23: 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.
The SCCA is Hiring !!
Are you looking for 8 weeks of engaging and fun employment this summer, with a great team and a good rate?
If yes, and you're between 16 and 30 yrs of age, please contact us.
We would love to consider you for our summer assistant position helping out with the Summer Youth Recreation Program, and other exciting summer happenings at Mansons Hall. This will include assisting in a number of outdoor activities with children and youth, helping out with the bustling Friday markets, and being engaged in other fun summer activities.
Call Mansons Hall at 250.935.0015 or email coramansonshall.org if you're interested.
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, APRIL 18: 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.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19: FolkU: How to Pilot & Mechanic Your Spaceship
Explore why engaging physically and reclaiming your body's capabilities is key to lasting energy and joy.
Expect helpful insights, interactive demonstrations, and practical tips to jump-start your journey toward vitality.
This workshop is put on by Wave and Range President Kaye Hope and is based on the work he does with his company, Restore Human www.restorehuman.com.
2:00 - 3:30 pm, Pioneer Room/Om Studio.
SUNDAY, APRIL 20: Yoga with Kelly
Kelly Benson is currently offering one yoga class weekly at Mansons Hall:
Vinyasa Flow Sundays 11:00 am in the Om Studio. For more info email kbrocks55yahoo.ca
TUESDAY, APRIL 22: 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, APRIL 22: 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
TUESDAY, APRIL 22: Earth Day Film Screening: ECO WARRIORS
Come celebrate Earth Day with the screening of the documentary film, "ECO WARRIORS" (2012, 53 minutes).
The presentation will take place at Mansons Hall, Cortes Island, on Tuesday, April 22 (Earth Day 2025), doors at 7, screening at 7:30. Admission is by donation (suggested $10).
The film tells the story of several environmental activists (including Cortes Island's very own Tzeporah Berman), who have faced imprisonment for their actions, as well as the threat of being labeled terrorists for protecting the land and forests they love.
ECO WARRIORS was directed and produced by local filmmaker Jennifer Isme Pickford, who will present the film, and invites all to stay for a Q&A following the screening.
The film has been screened throughout the BC and Northern Washington State, and officially selected to screen at the Thunder Bay Environmental Film Festival and the Tofino International Film Festival. This is the first time the film has been screened on Cortes Island.
Due to mature subject matter and some coarse language, this film has been rated PG-13.
Storyline:
Coined by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, the term "eco-terrorism" often faces accusations that it only serves to criminalize or demonize environmentally motivated protest actions. Today, a protester who was once labeled an eco-activist can be rebranded as an "eco-terrorist," and environmentalism is often branded as "eco-terrorism." The ECO WARRIORS documentary features individuals who have been active in environmental fields for most of their lives, with some even willing to risk imprisonment to protect planet Earth. The impact of the term "ecoterrorism" can be seen in the lives of activists such as Tre Arrow, Ruth Masters, Tzeporah Berman (Friends of Clayoquot Sound, Forest Ethics), Alexandra Morton, Derrick Jensen (Deep Green Resistance), Zoe Blunt (Eco Warriors Legal Trust), and Ingmar Lee. Despite adversity, many activists continue their efforts and even educate others about resilience and activism.—Hayduke, IMDB
More info: http://www.pickfordproductions.com/ecowarriors.htm
Facebook event link: https://facebook.com/events/s/earth-day-film-screening-eco-w/672502942103666/?
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23: 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.
The SCCA is Hiring !!
Are you looking for 8 weeks of engaging and fun employment this summer, with a great team and a good rate?
If yes, and you're between 16 and 30 yrs of age, please contact us.
We would love to consider you for our summer assistant position helping out with the Summer Youth Recreation Program, and other exciting summer happenings at Mansons Hall. This will include assisting in a number of outdoor activities with children and youth, helping out with the bustling Friday markets, and being engaged in other fun summer activities.
Call Mansons Hall at 250.935.0015 or email coramansonshall.org if you're interested.
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.