Starts Friday, September 19th - 9:30 - 11:30
FRIDAY NIGHT FILMS - 7:00 PM
Sept. 26, 2025
In this feature film, the profound impact of the Canadian government’s residential school system is conveyed through the eyes of two children who were forced to face hardships beyond their years. As young children, Lyna and Glen were taken from their homes and placed in church-run boarding schools, where they suffered years of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, the effects of which persist in their adult lives. We Were Children gives voice to a national tragedy and demonstrates the incredible resilience of the human spirit.
Nov. 7, 2025
Heroin(e) - Once a bustling industrial town, Huntington, West Virginia has become the epicenter of America's modern opioid epidemic, with an overdose rate 10 times the national average. This flood of heroin now threatens this Appalachian city with a cycle of generational addiction, lawlessness, and poverty. But within this distressed landscape, Peabody Award winning filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon shows a different side of the fight against drugs; one of hope.
Hearth - A short documentary on homelessness in Victoria, made by Pearson College students.
Nov. 28, 2025
Juan, Sara, and Samuel, three teenagers from the slums of Guatemala, travel to the United States in search of a better life. On their journey through Mexico, they meet Chauk, an Indian from Chiapas who doesn't speak Spanish. Traveling together in freight trains and walking on railroad tracks, they soon have to face an odyssey that will change their lives forever.
A group of friendly neighbours from the Metchosin Community Association and Seniors' Resource Centre have prepared a large quantity of delicious, wholesome soup.
Chicken Couscous
Curried Butternut Squash - Vegan
The soups are frozen in single serving containers. They are available for pickup or delivery at the Metchosin Community House and Seniors' Resource Centre.
These delicious and nutritious soups could be enjoyed by seniors or families who don't always have time or energy to make a home-cooked dinner.
There is no set cost; however, all donations are being given directly to the Goldstream Foodbank.
If you are interested in soup for yourself or know of neighbours that would welcome some home-made soup, please contact Yvonne at the Metchosin Seniors' Centre (250-478-5150), or Al at the Metchosin Community House (250-478-5155).
Don't Delay! There's a limited supply!!
Alysha Becker (Pictured with MCA President Kyara Kahakauwila) is one of the first recipients of a $1,000 Metchosin Community Award.
The award will help her pursue her educational goals at the University of Edinburgh as she works toward a degree in Veterinary studies.
Will Jackson also won an MCA Award. This award recognizes Will's committed connections to Metchosin through family, school, work, and play. His hard work and diligence are truly inspiring, and we are confident that you will continue to excel as you pursue your Bachelor's Of Music degree Humber Polytechnic in Toronto.
We are grateful to many community volunteers who spend countless hours on fundraising events that have helped to make these awards possible; notably, the Mighty Metchosin Garage Sale and the community metal bin.
Regular Office Hours
TUESDAY - FRIDAY 10am - 2pm
4430 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin BC V9C 3Z3 | mcahouse@telus.net | 250-478-5155
The Metchosin Community House is excited to offer a new Drop-In Spanish Conversation Lesson. This program will run on Wednesday evenings from 5:00pm - 6:30pm every week!
Gabriel Ferreras from Argentina now with Pearson College will be teaching conversational Spanish to anyone who is interested!
By donation.
Dust off your language skills and come join us for some fun!
MCA Memberships!
Its that time of year again to renew your MCA membership for 2024 / 2025!
Family memberships are $20, individual memberships are $10 per year
All money goes towards keeping the programs running at the Community House
Besides helping to support your community it gives you the opportunity to rent the Community House for meetings, birthdays, celebrations of life, baby showers etc. The house has a capacity of 80 people, a full kitchen, A/V equipment for presentations and a number of seating arrangements for the big room.
A membership also gets you added to our Monthly Membership e-mail newsletter to keep you informed of events going on at the Community House.
So how do you get your membership?
Come on down to visit the MCA office Tuesdays - Fridays from 10am to 2pm, or you can send your information to mcahouse@telus.net (Name, Address, Phone Number, e-mail address) You can e-transfer your membership fee to this e-mail address too!
Thanks for being a great part of the Metchosin community!
MCA House Happenings
Mondays
Vancouver Island Health Authority Adult Day Program – 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.
Contact Mobile program coordinator Ken Hillicke at 250-213-2440.
Knitting Café - The evening group meets 7:00 – 9:00 pm on the first and third Mondays. For more info on the evening group, call Heather at 250-478-6590. Knitters of all levels are welcome.
Tuesdays
Weights and Measures - 8:30 am – 10:00 am weekly. Weights and Measures is a weight loss and healthy lifestyle support group for anyone in the community.
For more information contact Nancy at 250-478-7487
Drop-In Art Group - This friendly, supportive group of artists and hobbyists meets 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Everyone is welcome. If you would like to join the group, contact Arlene at 250-391-7905.
Knitting Café - The afternoon group meets 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays. For more information on the afternoon group, call Nance at 250-478-7708 after 11:00 am. Knitters of all levels are welcome.
Wednesdays
Vancouver Island Health Authority Adult Day Program – 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.
Contact Mobile program coordinator Ken Hillicke at 250-213-2440.
Conversational Spanish - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join Gabriel Ferreras from Pearson College and learn some Spanish! All levels welcome and open to anyone in the community! gabrielferreras@gmail.com
Thursdays
Vancouver Island Health Authority Adult Day Program – 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.
Contact Mobile program coordinator Ken Hillicke at 250-213-2440.
Fridays
Parents and Tots - 9:30 am – 11:30 am. Calling all Metchosin tots! The Parent and Tot Drop-In Program invites Moms, Dads, Caregivers and their young children to join us Friday mornings for our community program. Children will have access to toys, books and craft opportunities. You will enjoy our relaxed, supportive environment and connecting with other parents and children. We look forward to seeing you and your little ones.
Creative Rug Hooking - Meets noon - 3 pm the first and third Fridays. Free instruction for beginners; kit available for $25. Contact Anne (250-318-7011, email anneloxleybaker@gmail.com ) to discuss supplies needed. Experienced rug hookers are invited to bring their own projects.
Friday Socials - The last Friday of each month from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Drop in for coffee and conversation. Hosted by Baha’is of Metchosin and the Seniors’ Resource Centre. SRC offers transportation to anyone who needs a ride; call 250-478-5150 or email SRC. All ages, everyone is welcome! Details https://metchosinseniors.ca/friday-socials/
Ukulele Gathering - 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm, third Friday of each month. Open to community members of all ages and levels of talent. Bring: a ukulele, capo, tuner, music stand, and a few songs you are willing to share/lead/teach with appropriate song sheets for others. For information contact Margaretha; memetopia@shaw.ca
Friday Film Night - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, last Friday of each month. In association with Pearson College, open to the community. For more information contact Samuel Perez de Leon at sperez@pearsoncollege.ca
Friday Film Night is taking the summer off. Next FFN will be in September.
Sundays
Rough Voices - 2:00 - 4:00 pm Third Sunday of every month. The ever-popular community singing group featuring 1940 - 60s singable songs accompanied by musicians with lyrics projected on the screen. All ages and everyone welcome to join! Contact Dale at 250-642-0583
Rough Voices will be resting their vocal chords until October 19th.
Interested in Renting MCA House? Please click on our rentals page for more information.
Metchosin Community House - A Fun Place To Come To!