We have opportunities for Department Leads in the following departments:
Bikes! Put your bicycle knowledge and experience to good use!
Crafts, Puzzles & Games! A department full of fun.
Electrical & Small Appliances! Are people shocked when they find out about your extensive electrical knowledge?
Holding Corral – Babysit other people’s purchases before they pick them up.
Sporting Goods! You’ll have a ball leading this department. Bring your whole team.
Call or email The Metchosin Community House to volunteer.
250-478-5155 | mcahouse@telus.net
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Donation Receiving & Sorting. This is where the fun begins! Meet the nicest, most generous people in Metchosin and help them unload their treasures.
Saturday, May 17 – Thursday, May 22 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Pick a day, pick a shift then call or email
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Sale Days – May 24 & 25
First Shift: 9:00 am – noon | Second Shift: Noon – 3:00 pm
Here’s your chance to wear the coveted and fashionable MCA Orange Safety Vest! Help customers make purchases, keep the displays organized. Sign up for your favourite department and be part of this great community event.
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Post Sale Clean-up
This is where the real heroes shine. Clean up, recycling and disposal. If you have a good truck we might be able to reimburse your gas & dump fees.
Metchosin Community Association
4430 Happy Valley Road, Victoria BC
250-478-5155 | mcahouse@telus.net
FREE TALK April 26
Everyone Welcome!
NeW! metchosin community awards
The Metchosin Community Association is pleased to announce that two financial awards of $1000 each will be presented to recipients for further educational pursuits. Applications will be available by April 1st with a deadline of May 15th. A strong connection through leadership, involvement, volunteerism etc., to the Metchosin Community is the key component.
Regular Office Hours
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.
Chicken with Turmeric & Ginger
Red Curry Lentil with Sweet Potato & Spinach - Vegan/Gluten Free
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!!
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 - 6:30pm 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!
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
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
This March the film, Chicago Boys, will be screened at the Pearson College Auditorium. Friday the 28th of March between 7 pm and 9:30 pm. (doors opening at 6:30 pm). Next month it's back to The Community House.
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!
