KEN & LAURA FARQUHARSON
farquHarson ART show & sale
On Sunday, February 23 from 2:00-5:00 pm, a wine and cheese Art Show & Sale of the Farquharson art collection will be held at the Metchosin Community House, 4430 Happy Valley Road where tea will be served and tickets for wine will be sold. Many thanks to Penny McCullough from the Winemaker who has offered to serve wine and to Kyara, President of the MCA, who has promised to have an LA Limo shuttle available for those who might require post-sale transportation.
Paintings will be on the walls of the House for viewing at the end of January. If you would like to preview the art, please phone Al in the office Tuesdays to Fridays (10-2:00) to learn of a time when programs are not in session. Alternatively, attend one of the many programs that are open to the public and view them at that time.
Ken and Laura Farquharson supported many groups and initiatives during their lifetimes. Metchosin was fortunate to have been the recipient of their generosity and involvement both within our community and for the greater good beyond our borders.
Their lovely home was a showcase for their art collection, Laura having purchased pieces that talked to her especially if they supported a cause that was close to her heart. Each painting had a story which she and Ken happily shared.
Sharing was a strong virtue for the Farquharsons and it continues. After family and some close friends were given their choice of a favourite painting, Laura’s daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Ritchie, donated the remainder of the large art collection to the Metchosin Community House to sell to raise money for House programs.
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TUESDAY - FRIDAY 10am - 2pm
4430 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin BC V9C 3Z3 | mcahouse@telus.net | 250-478-5155
DELICIOUS HOME-MADE SOUP IS AVAILABLE!
A group of friendly neighbours from the Metchosin Community Association and Seniors' Resource Centre have prepared a large quantity of delicious, wholesome soup.
Turkey with Wild Rice
Curry Lentil with Sweet Potato
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 cost, but if you would like to make a small donation to cover the costs for the ingredients, it would be appreciated.
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).
Hurry, there is a limited supply!!
Save The Date! Another Soup Social Luncheon is happening
March 1st, 2025 at the Metchosin Community House!
FOOD BANK FOOD DRIVE CHALLENGE
The Metchosin Community House is now accepting donations for the Goldstream Foodbank!
Donations in the form of non-perishable food items can be left at the Metchosin Community House (Office hours Tues - Fri 10am - 2pm) or please bring to your favourite program!
Donations will be collected all through the holiday season and we will be making the donation to the food bank in January! Donations can be eTransferred to: mcahouse@telus.net
NEW PROGRAM!!
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 - 6:00pm every week!
Gabriel Ferreras from Argentina now with Pearson College will be teaching conversational Spanish to anyone who is interested!
By donation to the Metchosin Community House!
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!
Meet the 2024/2025 MCA board
Following our recent AGM meeting on June 13th 2024 we are happy to announce our newly elected board!
Some people are staying on for another year, the executive gets a bit of a change and we have 3 new board members this year!
Thank you to everyone who attended and a big thanks to everyone on our board for everything that you do to help make the Metchosin Community House such a valuable part of our great community!
Back L-R: Jim MacPherson, Garry Lamb, Kyara Kahakauwila (Pres), Norm Hardy, Tamara Ballard, Barb Sawatsky, Marie Thompson
Front L-R: Lori Murray, Mojdeh Baghaei (Treasurer) Heather Showers (Secretary), Kirsten Quealey (Vice Pres)
Missing: Sarah Gray, Christel Kaiser
Photo by Brian Grant (Past President)
This month's 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
Drop-In Art Group - This friendly, supportive group of artists and hobbyists meets 9:30 am – 12:30 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
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
Creative Rug Hooking - Meets 10:00 am – 1:30 pm the first and third Thursdays. 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.
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.
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
NO FILM DECECEMBER 27
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
Interested in Renting MCA House? Please click on our rentals page for more information.
Metchosin Community House - A Fun Place To Come To!
