Do you have questions or an interest in hearing about how your investments and assets will affect your retirement income or your future estate? With tax season rapidly approaching, Metchosin Community House is kicking off a new Speaker Series on Saturday, January 24 at 7:00 pm by inviting a Certified Financial Planner and a Chartered Professional Accountant to discuss retirement income questions, estate tax and to examine factors that can help protect your financial future.
The evening is open to everyone at no cost so bring your questions and a notebook. We will provide tea and information.
FRIDAY NIGHT FILMS - JAN. 30 - 7:00 PM
"If you could go back and speak to your 12-year-old self, what would you say?
Philippine-born filmmaker Lester Alfonso attempts to answer this question by interviewing twelve diverse subjects, each of whom moved to Canada at age 12, like himself."
This documentary film lasts for 43 minutes.
We’ll have a space to reflect and comment the film with the audience afterwards.
Canned Soup & Vegetables, Canned Meat/Fish, Canned Fruits/Fruit Cups, Dry Legumes: Peas, Lentils, Beans, Pasta Sauce/ Pasta Noodles, Coffee & Tea.
Soy, Almond, Rice Milk, Baking Supplies, Peanut Butter & Jam, Cereal, Schools Snacks. Personal Hygiene Items, Diapers (size 3-6), Pet Food
We cannot accept anything that has been opened or homemade.
CASH DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
The Metchosin Community Association will Match your Cash Donations. Up to $1,000.00. During Office Hours or eTransfer to mcahouse@telus.net.
Evening Knitting Cafe
7:00 - 9:00 pm. 1st & 3rd Monday
Afternoon Knitting Cafe
1:00 - 4:00 pm. 2nd & 4th Tuesday
New members always welcome!
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
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!