FRIDAY, MAY 23: Friday Market at Mansons Hall

Every week, the Mansons Hall Friday Market proudly presents an assortment of artisanal goods and foods, carefully crafted by various skilled vendors. Visit us at noon to see what's new this week (i.e. Barbara’s blueberry pies, hot cross buns and scones!)

Sunflower Foods' menu this week:
Pulled Pork or Pulled Chicken Sandwich
(on a Brioche Bun with Creamy Coleslaw)
Sushi Rolls (California or Smoked Salmon)
Salad Rolls (Shrimp or Veg)
Cinnamon Buns
Gluten Free Sesame Tahini Cookies
Chocolate Cupcakes, Strawberry Cupcakes
(Boxes of 4 available by pre-order)

PLANT SWAP

Last week’s successful outdoor plant swap is extended to this week during the Friday Market. Showcase your surplus plants, swap or give-away. Reserve a no-charge spot at officemansonshall.org or come to browse.



FRIDAY, MAY 23: Thrift Store


The SCCA Thrift store is open during the Friday Market from 12-3, offering an array of gently-used clothing items for the whole family. It is located down the hall in the Pioneer Room. All items are sold based on suggested donations to the SCCA.



FRIDAY, MAY 23: Cortes Housing Society; Acquifer Mapping Project

The aquifer mapping project is nearing completion and the researchers are coming to Cortes to present an overview of the methods and results, and to gather additional input from the community.
Join us for the presentation and discussion on Friday, May 23rd from 3-5 PM at Manson's Hall in the Pioneer Room or on Zoom https://zoom.us/j/98853585944?pwd=Q6wWqa9vaRDeCmIPGDqJaK88aH5zcp.1
Meeting ID: 988 5358 5944
Passcode: 049395
Location: Manson's Hall (Pioneer Room) and Zoom




SATURDAY, MAY 24: May 24 Dance Temple - Balance and Flow

Dance Temple Cortes
Saturday May 24, 7:00- 8:30 at Mansons Hall

Dance Temple ecstatic dance with Val Lange, 7:00-8:30
$15-$25 at the door, accompanied children free

Val is a dancer - at times ecstatic, at times serene. Val is making her DJ debut on Cortes and excited to share with you some of the music she loves. She invites you to dance your dance, whatever it may be, in community.

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.



SUNDAY, MAY 25: Yoga with Kelly

Om Studio
9am

For more info email kbrocks55yahoo.ca



SUNDAY, MAY 25: BC Ferries Public Information Session

Join BC Ferries for an Information Session
Sunday, May 25, 2025 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Mansons Hall

Island Class vessels are on track for summer 2026! Learn about the upcoming construction work at Heriot Bay and Whaletown terminals.

Our teams, including project and local operations, will provide an update on timelines, alternate service and answer questions.

Please RVSP at bcferriesprojects.ca/heriot-bay-whaletown-tp




SUNDAY, MAY 25: Jemma & the Good Thing + Gareth Gilliland

🌼 Sunday, May 25 🌼

Come hear the tender, funny, smart folk songs of Jemma & the Good Thing

Joined by Edmonton's busiest guitarist and delightful songwriter and jazz-fusion player, Gareth Gilliland.

Pay what you can (suggested $10-30). Kids free!

7-9pm, Sunday May 25, Mansons Hall



TUESDAY, MAY 27: Parents & Tots with Daphney

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, MAY 27: 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, MAY 28: T’ai Chi Ch’uan

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.



WEDNESDAY, MAY 28: Pickleball Society AGM

Cortes Island Pickleball Society (CIPS) AGM in the Pioneer Room, 6:00 - 8:00 PM



THURSDAY, MAY 29: Free Community Lunch

Come warm up with some social time and a free community meal.

Thursday, May 29th
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.



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.