Matlock Recreation Club

Merry Christmas to all! Thanks to everyone who came out to the annual Christmas Dinner & Dance at the club on December 17th. A good time was had by all, we were treated to a fabulous meal and fellowship and the music offered an eclectic mix to please us. A bit of sad news to share with those who may have left the community for the winter months and may not have heard. The MRC lost a very dear friend on November 28th. Bev Stevens had been president of the MRC for several years and was active in many of our activities. She enjoyed bingo and planning our annual Canada Day and Breakfast with Santa celebrations over the years. Bev is pictured above (front, left) with her husband, Rick and friends at the 2009 Christmas Dinner at the MRC. Bev fought a hard battle with cancer and lost and we all lost a very good friend when she said goodbye and moved on to a better place. Our hearts go out to her husband, Rick, who supported Bev with love and devotion through her health difficult

We hope you all had a terrific summer. The weather couldn't have been better! Have you got all your yardwork done? There are still a few colourful leaves left on the trees and a few geese and gulls hanging out at Matlock Beach. Too bad they'll soon all be gone! As will many of you snowbirds who head south for the winters! We'll miss you. But for those of staying behind, there are plenty of fun activities at the MRC to help pass the time, keep you fit and introduce you to new friends. Zumba is rocking the MRC on Friday mornings from 11 am until noon . Please join us! Ruth Burse takes us through lots of tantalizing moves as we sway and shake it to Latin music. Don't worry! This is a 55+ version of Zumba, so it's not too difficult and still helps give your body and cardio a good workout. Cost is $6 for members and $7 for non-members each session. Call Donnie at 389-4604 for more info. Mark your calendars for the October 29th Craft and Bake Sale . We have

Well summer is finally into full swing and Matlock and area residents are enjoying it! Here are a few recent highlights, and news about some upcoming area events. We had a terrific turnout at the July 1st Canada Day celebrations. In the picture below, MRC vice-president, Kate Roed, welcomes residents and dignitaries to get things started. Another highlight of the day was recognizing the efforts of Matlock resident, Vic Clayton, who won the Volunteer of the Year Award as selected by the R.M. of St. Andrews. Vic had been away, fishing on Vancouver Island when the award was presented at the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner in St. Andrews, so we were happy to present it to him on July 1st. Vic was awarded this honour for his tireless efforts on behalf of the community. He helps out at the MRC whenever he is asked, he participates in most community events, is an active volunteer and member of the Winnipeg Beach Legion, and is an inspiration to us all. Doreen Pendgracs presents Vic with

It was wonderful to see so many members come out to the Annual General Meeting on May 1st. It's amazing what a little food will do! In all seriousness, we did have a terrific meal following our meeting. Thanks to everyone who brought desserts and to everyone who helped put it all together. Here are the highlights from  the AGM: 1) A new board was elected as follows: Bev Stevens continuing on as President & Darlene Muron continuing on as Treasurer. These 2 positions are in the second year of a two-year term and will be up for election in 2012. Kate Roed has agreed to serve as Vice-President. Georgeanne Schau has agreed to continue serving as Secretary. Donnie Alexander and Jean Picklyk were re-elected as directors and Doris Yanchishyn has joined the board as a new director. The board may appoint one or two additional directors as the need arises. Marilyn Roy and Doreen Pendgracs retired from the board and were thanked for their years of service. 2) Renovations t

The snow on the weekend was a bit of a setback, but nothing compared to the dozens of tornadoes felt in the southern US! We are indeed fortunate to live in this beautiful and relatively safe part of the continent. With spring finally showing its smiling face (I've noticed some green grass showing up in dry, sunny spots!) we're pleased to provide you with a few updates. 1) the RSVP date for the May 1st Annual General Meeting and dinner has been extended to April 27th. Please join us to share ideas and a tasty cold buffet meal, free to members. (Nominal cost of $5 for non-members.) 2) We are going ahead with the Zumba classes at the MRC beginning next month. Please call Darlene at 389-3593 ASAP if you'd like to participate. The charge for members will be only $5 for a one-hour class. The program will run for 6 weeks beginning Tuesday, May 24th from 11 am until noon. Tell your friends! Zumba is great fun and exercise for anyone. 3) We've booked the date of December

That was quite the winter! We're envious of those of you who escaped it and headed south for the bulk of the winter. Looks like most of our snowbirds have now flown north and are back with us in Matlock and Dunnottar. Welcome home! Your board of directors have been busy making plans for the upcoming Annual General Meeting, which will be held on Sunday, May 1st at 3 pm . Our constitution and by-laws have recently been amended to state that our AGM will hereby be held annually on the first Sunday of May, so please mark your calendars accordingly. We hope you'll join us. Following the meeting, there will be a complimentary cold plate meal for all members in good standing. Guests are welcome, and guests can purchase a meal for $5. As we'll be preparing the meal ourselves, we'll require an RSVP by April 21st. Please e-mail our secretary, Georgeanne Schau at georgeanneschau9@gmail.com or our president, Bev Stevens at 389-4340 or e-mail stevensb@mts.net to let them know