fall line-up of events at MRC

Well, summer has come and gone, and wow! Was it a good one!

We hope you enjoyed the great weather of summer and are now looking for some programming and events to take you through fall and winter.

Here are the special events we've got lined up for you:

Saturday, September 8th: Ladies Nite Out with Elvis
This fun evening featuring Adam T. Elvis is being held for the purpose of raising funds for the MRC and breast cancer. Services are being donated by a Hair Stylist, Manicurist, Pedicurist, and a Massage Therapist. These generous folks are donating their time and revenue to the cause. We'll be having a silent auction table and a light lunch will be served. Ticket are $15 and available from the Matlock store, or call Ann at 389 5611. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door. Bring a friend and come for the fun!

Saturday, October 27th: Annual Craft and Bake Sale
We'll have an assortment of vendors to help you stock up for your Christmas shopping and entertaining. Doors open at 10 am and will close at 3 pm. Contact Darlene at (204) 389-3593 if you'd like to book a table. Cost for tables is $20 each. 

Saturday, December 1st: Breakfast with Santa
Santa will arrive at 9 am and be with us until 11 am. There will be a pancake breakfast served for the price of a small cash donation. Call Georgeanne at (204) 389-5375 if you have any questions.

Saturday, December 15: Our Annual Christmas Dinner
Cocktails will be served from 5:30 until 6:30pm. Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $25 in advance. Call Darlene at (204) 389-3593 or Vera at (204) 389-4950 for info.

Mark your calendars for these special events in 2013:

Annual General Meeting: Sunday, May 5th. Details to follow.

Sisters of the Holy Rock: Saturday, May 25th. Details to follow.

Here are our regular weekly activities for the coming year:

Bingo: Every Friday night. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Games begin at 7:30 pm. Hot food is available in the kitchen, and snacks available in the canteen.

Walking Club: Monday, Wed, and Fridays at 10 am until 11 am from Sept 17th until May 24th. Call Donnie at (204) 389-4604 for info.

Whist: Every Thursday at 1:30 pm, October thru May. Call Betty Ann at (204) 389-5225 for details.

Quilting: Every Monday from 11:15 am until 4:30 pm. Call Marilyn at (204) 389-2904 for info.

Zumba: Every Friday at 11:15 am until 12:15 pm beginning Sept 21st. This is a fun, senior-friendly Zumba fitness class for both women and men. Call Donnie at (204) 389-4604 for more info. 

Please remember that MRC members get discounts off the price of our events and regular programming. For just $10 per person, you get a year's worth of membership, a free supper at our July 1st Canada Day celebrations, a $5 discount off the price of your Christmas dinner ticket, and a complimentary light lunch at our annual general meeting. Memberships are good for the calendar year and renewable in December.

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See you at the MRC!