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Dedicated to initiating, encouraging and organising educational, cultural, recreational and community activities in Metchosin
Regular Office Hours
TUESDAY - FRIDAY 10am - 2pm.
Please feel free to drop in and visit Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; Wednesday by appointment only please.
4430 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin BC V9C 3Z3
Otherwise send an email to mcahouse@telus.net or leave a voice mail 250-478-5155 and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Metchosin Day 2024 - September 8th
Sunday September 8th 2024 is Metchosin Day!
The Metchosin Community House will be displaying all the entries for the Photography Contest from 11:30am until 4:30pm
Come by the house and have a look at the many beautiful pictures taken around Metchosin!
While you are here we will be serving Tea and Cobbler in a friendly relaxed and quiet setting. Home made Cobbler using local Metchosin fruits for a small fee raising money to support the many Community House Programs! Come join us and everyone is welcome!
The Metchosin Community House will also be sponsoring a Corn Booth serving Island Fresh Corn on the Cob prepared with the generous help of the local Girl Guides and our wonderful Metchosin Volunteers!
Here's hoping for wonderful weather and a fantastic day full of great people enjoying the hospitality of the great Metchosin Community!
If you are interested in helping / volunteering for any of these activities please send us an email at mcahouse@telus.net or give the office a call at 250-478-5155.
Hope to see you all on Metchosin Day 2024!!
Who wants more delicious home-made soup?
Once again, a group of friendly neighbours from the Metchosin Community Association and Seniors Resource Center have prepared a large quantity of delicious, wholesome soup. The neighbours gathered at the Community House kitchen (under the watchful eye of experienced cooks) and made a batch of classic creamy Finnish-style soup, stocked with summer vegetables. We had several volunteers “offer” to taste it when it was done and it was unanimous; it is delicious and you won’t be disappointed.
Special thanks to Robin at Sea Bluff Farm and Alex at Wind Whipped Farm who graciously donated locally grown ingredients used to make the soup.
The soup was placed in individual sized containers (1-2 serving size) and frozen. It is currently at the Metchosin Community House and Senior Resource Center and could be available for delivery or pickup.
It is available for anyone who could benefit: seniors who may find cooking for just one or two a pain, families who don’t always have time to make a home-cooked dinner, and anyone else who might find themselves in need of an extra meal, whether for financial reasons or otherwise.
There is no cost, but if you would like to make a small donation to cover the costs of the ingredients for the next soup making event, 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 Association (250-478-5150), or the office at the Metchosin Community House (250-478-5155).
Hurry, there is a limited supply!!
Film Night is Back!
After a long summer break the Metchosin Community House is excited to announce the return of Film Night!!
Friday the 27th of September, the Metchosin Film night will screen the Documentary: "BLACKFISH" a 1 hour and 23 minute documentary, starting at 7pm at the Metchosin Community House.
Blackfish is a 2013 American documentary film directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite. It concerns Tilikum, an orca held by SeaWorld and the controversy over captive orcas. The film premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2013, and was picked up by Magnolia Pictures and CNN Films for wider release. It was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary
The story of Tilikum, a captive killer whale that has taken the lives of several people, underscores problems within the sea-park industry, man's relationship to nature, and how little has been learned about these highly intelligent mammals.
Blackfish is an aggressive, impassioned documentary that will change the way you look at performance killer whales.
We will have a chance to have a short discussion with the public afterwards. A Marine Biologist will join us to lead it.
Here is a link to the trailer: https://youtu.be/G93beiYiE74?feature=shared
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
What does a membership get you? Well, besides helping to support your community it gives you the opportunity to rent the Community House for meetings, birthdays, celebrations of life, baby showers ... anything that you would rather not have at your house! 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 list which helps keep you informed of events going on at the Community House that you might be interested in coming down to enjoy with us!
So how do you get your membership?
Come on down to visit the MCA office Tuesdays - Fridays from 10am to 2pm (summer hours might be in effect for July and August so please check the website to make sure someone will be in the office!)
OR
You can send your information to mcahouse@telus.net (Name, Address, Phone Number, e-mail address and you can e-transfer your membership to this e-mail address too! (Please make sure to leave a clear description in the "Comment" field of the e-transfer so we can make sure the funds go to the right place!)
OR
You can download the membership form from our website - MCA Membership Form
Print it out, fill it out and drop it in the locked drop box on the front door of the Community House along with your Membership Donation!
Thanks for being a great community Metchosin!
Remember that you are always welcome at the Community House, so stop by and say Hi!
2024 Mighty Metchosin Garage Sale Video
In case you missed the garage sale this year our local neighbour Tony made a great video of the whole event! I wasn't able to attend the actual sale so I really enjoyed watching this video and seeing all the familiar faces and all the wonderful treasures donated by our great community! Hope that you enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks Tony!!
Meet the 2024 / 2025 Metchosin Community Association board
Following our recent AGM meeting on June 13th 2024 we are happy and so excited 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)
Greeting Cards STILL Available!
Greeting Cards featuring the art of Will Gordon are now available at the Metchosin Community House Office. Cards are $30 for the set or $5 each. Get them before they are GONE!
Tues - Fri 10am - 2pm
This month's MCA House Happenings
Mondays
Vancouver Island Health Authority Adult Day Program – 9:00am–3:30pm. Contact Mobile program coordinator Ken Hillicke at 250-213-2440.
Knitting Café. The evening group will meet 7:00–9:00pm on the first and third Mondays monthly. For more info on the evening group, call Heather at 250-478-6590. Knitters of all levels are welcome. (Starts again September 16th)
Tuesdays
Drop-In Art Group. This friendly and supportive group of artists and hobbyists meets Tuesday mornings 9:30am–12:30pm at the MCHouse. Everyone is welcome. If you would like to join the group, contact Arlene at 250-391-7905.
Knitting Café. The afternoon group will meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays monthly 1:00pm–4:00pm. For more information on the afternoon group, call Nance at 250-478-7708 after 11:00am. Knitters of all levels are welcome.
Wednesdays
Vancouver Island Health Authority Adult Day Program. 9:00am–3:30 pm (see Monday for details).
Thursdays
Weights and Measures. 8:30am–10:00am 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. The first and third Thursdays monthly, 10:00am–1:30pm, led by Sheila Stewart, certified Instructor of Traditional Rug Hooking. Free instruction for beginners; kit available for $25. Contact Sheila (250-595-6406, email blueheronstudio@telus.net) to discuss supplies needed. Experienced rug hookers are invited to bring their own projects. (Starts up September 19th) - LOOKING FOR A NEW PROGRAM LEADER TO COVER FOR SHEILA. INTERESTED? Contact mcahouse@telus.net or Sheila!
Fridays
Parent and Tot Program.
9:30am–11:30am. 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. (Starts up September 13th)
Friday Socials. The last Friday of each month from 1:00pm-3:00 pm. Drop in for coffee and conversation. Hosted by Baha’is of Metchosin and the Seniors’ Resource Centre. SRC offers drives 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. 5:00pm–6:30pm, 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 (Summer Break until Sept)
Friday Film Night 7pm - 10pm, 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 (Starts up Sept 27th)
Sundays
Rough Voices. 2:00-4:00pm. 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! Third Sunday of every month. Contact Dale at 250-642-0583 - (Starting September 15th)
Interested in Renting MCA House?
Please click on our rentals page for more information.
For inquiries please leave a message at 250-478-5155 or email mcahouse@telus.net.
Metchosin Community House - A Fun Place To Come To!
