Matlock Recreation Club

Welcome to all our new members! It's wonderful to see our membership growing. And for anyone who hasn't paid their membership dues for 2011, please note that they are now due. It's a steal at $10 per person. Membership at the MRC gets you reduced prices on our activities, and a lovely free cold plate at our July 1st celebrations. Festivities during our annual Christmas Dinner and Dance were enjoyed by all. Here are some pictures of the event. You can be sure that there are many more fun activities planned for 2011. We'll be flying at half-mast over the next few months as so many of our members fly (and drive!) to warmer climes. Stay tuned for updates come March, and be sure to mark Sunday, May 1st as the date for the Annual General Meeting of the MRC. The meeting will begin at 2 pm. Please plan to be there, as the club can only be as strong as the members that help build and maintain it.   As this year comes to a close, best wishes for a happy, healthy and pro

We're getting excited about the upcoming Christmas Dinner & Dance! Have you got your tickets? The menu is looking fantastic. Take a look: CEASAR SALAD BROCCOLI SALAD BABY CARROTS MASHED POTATOES ROAST BEEF & GRAVY HORSERADISH SWEET& SOUR MEATBALLS CABBAGE ROLLS HEAD CHEESE PEROGIES PICKLES DINNER ROLLS & BUTTER COFFEE /TEA DESSERT  VARIETY OF CHEESECAKES Any of you who have had a meal by Jane's Catering (and yes, they catered our Christmas Dinner last year) know that we're in for a great meal and a terrific evening of fun and friendship with members of the Matlock (and area) community. And Operation Red Nose is standing by to drive you to the party and pick you up for a reasonable donation. Just call 642-9000 to arrange your ride. See you on December 18th! Call Darlene at 389-3593 for tickets. They're going fast!

We're gearing up for Christmas and the festive season at the Matlock Rec Club. Here are a few updates to note and mention to your friends: * We'll be decorating the hall at 7 pm on November 16th. If you have some time and would like to help out, please drop by and share your creativity! * We'll be hosting Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec 4th from 9-11 am (silver collection.) In addition to a tasty breakfast of sausages and pancakes, there will be crafts and goodies for the kids, a draw for a gingerbread house made by one of our favourite local gals and more! Please bring your camera if you'd like to have a pic of your little one with Santa as we will not have an official photographer on hand this year. * We have to place the order with the caterer one week prior to the event, so please get your tickets for the Christmas Dinner and Dance by December 10th from any board member. (Our contact info is in the previous blog post.) Please join us Saturday, December 1

Happy Fall to everyone in the area! We've got plenty of fun activities planned for your fall and early winter. First up is the Matlock Trade & Craft Show, to be held at the MRC on Saturday, November 13th. If you are interested in having a table at the show to sell your handcrafted or baked goods, or if you would like to promote a homebased business like Epicure, Norwex, Avon, etc., please call Darlene before October 23rd to reserve yourself a table. Cost for tables is $20. Darlene can be reached at 389-3593. Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday, December 4th. Our regular Santa has moved back to the North Pole. We need a replacement! If you know where we can find Santa, please call Doreen at 389-4177 asap! Our annual Christmas Dinner & Dance will be held on Saturday, December 18th. Every board member has been given 10 tickets to sell, so contact any one of us for tickets. Don't wait as they go fast every year. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for

Congrats to Cheryl Cohan and her team for pulling off the first annual Matlock Festival of Music, Arts & Nature. Despite terrible weather on the Saturday, turnout was good over the weekend and Cheryl has plans to do it again next year. What a terrific way to promote local talent in our community, and to show people just how great Matlock is! Stay tuned to this blog for news about future events. If you are a member of the Matlock Rec Club, you will have rec'd a letter by regular mail advising you of the "Special Meeting" being held on Sunday, September 12th. At 1:30 pm, we will review MRC's new policy manual. At 2:00 pm, the special meeting will commence. If you did not receive this letter it means that either your membership for 2010 is not paid up, or we have your incorrect mailing address. Please contact Georgeanne at (204) 389-5375 to rectify. If you have questions about the new policy manual or the special meeting, please call Darlene at (204) 389-3593.

Canada Day was a blast! We had a super turnout and served 108 dinners to Matlock & area residents. Thanks to everyone for coming out. It sure would be nice if we could combine our efforts with the folks in Ponemah next year. They still have their parade in the morning, but end up in Matlock & we all celebrate the rest of the day together. What do you think? We have terrific activities for the kids and families during the afternoon followed by a great dinner that is free for members & volunteers. Wouldn't it be nice if we could all celebrate Canada Day together? Please make your thoughts known by commenting on this blog. The Car Rally on July 11th was also a success. We served up 325 pancake breakfasts at the MRC. That just might be a record! Thanks to everyone who attended. There were many positive comments as to the beauty and functionality of our facility. If you or anyone you know is interested in renting out the hall, please call Jackie or Derek Lechman at 389-566

Hello from the board at the MRC! We're gearing up for the Canada Day celebrations at the hall. Opening ceremonies will take place at noon, with free cake and a smile for everyone. The Beer Garden will also open at noon. The Bake Sale will begin at 12:15, followed by whist at 1:00  and crib games after that. Kids Races will take place at 2 pm. followed by a grocery scramble at 3 pm. We'll have a silent auction, 50/50 draw, and lots of fun for all. The MRC Cookbooks will be on sale for $10 (they make great gifts!) If you haven't already paid your membership for 2010-2011, please do so. It's a steal at $10, as your membership will get you a free dinner at 5 pm. Non-members can pay $5 (adults) and $3 (for children 12 and under) for the dinner. Stay and have some fun with your fellow area residents. If you'd like to lend a hand and volunteer on Canada Day, please contact Bev Stevens at 389-4340 or Kate Roed at 389-4305. See you on July 1st at noon!

The good news is that almost everyone on the Matlock Rec Club board for the 2009-2010 term has agreed to stay on for the 2010-2011 term. Thanks to Frank Ursel who is busy with other commitments this year and therefore unable to remain a director, and to everyone who has agreed to stay on the board for another year in serving our community. Your board members are: Bev Stevens, president, 389-4340 Marilyn Roy, vice-president, 389-2904 Georgeanne Schau, secretary, 389-5375 Darlene Muron, treasurer, 389-3593 Doreen Pendgracs, webmaster, 389-4177 Don Alexander, 389-4604 Jean Picklyk, 389-4284  Kate Roed, 389-4305 Please feel free to give any of us a call if you have a question, idea or would like to volunteer and help the club. We are always looking for volunteers to help with upcoming events. Here are some dates to keep in mind: June 10 RM of St. Andrews Meet & Greet at the Matlock Rec Club 7-8:30 pm. July 1 Canada Day Celebrations begin at noon. November 20 Christmas Craft

It is with deep sadness that the MRC says good-bye to one of its friends and members. Dale Hadfield passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 with family at his side after a battle with cancer. Dale was a member of the walking club at the MRC and attended many of the special functions held at the hall with his wife, Susan. Dale had been a member of the Sisters of the Holy Rock for the past 15 years and entertained us last fall as Sister Elvis. He loved singing and playing the guitar, riding his motorcycle, travelling and nature. And he loved all his friends in Matlock. He always had time to chat or listen to a friend. A memorial service will be held for Dale on Friday, April 9th in Winnipeg at St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church, 881 Autumnwood Drive. Arrangements being handled by Neil Bardal Inc. Phone (204) 949-2200 or web: nbardal.mb.ca.

Hi everyone: This is a gentle reminder that our Annual General Meeting will take place at 2 pm on Sunday, March 14th. We will have refreshments for all who attend, and the board will give a full report on the club's activities of the past year. Come prepared with comments and questions. We will also be looking for volunteers to join the board for the new term. The board has monthly meetings and is responsible for the activities of the MRC. Without your help as volunteers, we will not be able to continue all the great programming we have in place. If you are unable to volunteer as a director, we will still appreciate your ongoing help throughout the year in supporting each event we have scheduled -- through your participation and support. If you haven't paid your membership to the club for 2010, it is now due and is payable on March 14th. There is a spiffy new membership card waiting with your name on it! As an incentive to get volunteers for new directors on the board,

On Friday, February, 5, 2010, the Matlock Rec Club lost a very good friend. Jack Whitehead passed away after a brief battle with cancer. Our sincere condolences to his entire family, but particularly to his daughter, Cathy, who is MRC's Bingo Chair. Jack will be sadly missed.  You will see a pic of Jack in the Nov 11, 2009 post on this blog, flagged by daughter, Cathy, on his left and good friend, Vic Clayton on his right. Jack was active in the community and proudly assisted with Remembrance Day events every year at the Winnipeg Beach Legion. We'll miss you, Jack. On the brighter side, several members of the MRC board are off to warmer climes enjoying a much needed break from winter and other responsibilities. But they'll be back in time for our Annual General Meeting , to be held Sunday, March 14th at 2 pm. Refreshments will be served and your attendance is requested. Bring a friend or your spouse along. The more the merrier. Your annual dues as a member of the MRC ar

Happy 2010 to Everyone! We started the new year in fine fashion with a fantastic Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on January 9th. The event was sponsored by the R.M. of St. Andrews and held at the Croatian Community Centre at 22 Skazyk Road in the Lockport area. 10 of us from the Matlock Rec Club attended the event and enjoyed the camaraderie and the delicious meal prepared by Diane Bostrom Catering of Manigotagan. The quality of Diane's food is remarkable and the desserts are exquisite. The highlight of the evening was the handing out of the awards as our own Betty Ann & Ron Skaritko (pictured at left) were awarded with a Volunteer of the Year Award from our area. Anyone who attends functions or events at the MRC is familiar with the smiling faces of Ron & Betty Ann as they are super volunteers and happy to help out without any arm pulling. They have worked on the board of the MRC and have worked as perpetual volunteers. We need more people like Ron & Betty Ann!