Matlock Recreation Club

It is with sadness that we say goodbye to Marjorie (Marj, Margie) Meisner, who passed away suddenly in her home on Monday, March 27, 2017. Marjorie will be missed by husband Ron, and everyone who knew her. She always had a smile for everyone she encountered. Marjorie (on the right) playing the ukulele. Marjorie is best known for her musical talents. She loved to sing, and played the guitar, the tin whistle, and the ukulele--probably others, as Marjorie's life was greatly enhanced by her musical connections. A photo the Matlock Ukulele Club entertaining some guests at the Matlock Rec Club in December, 2016. Marjorie is shown in the pink sweater on the left. Marjorie loved to gather with friends and was a member of the informal music group that meets at the Matlock Rec Club. Do give Ron Meisner a hug when you see him.

December is always a busy month at the Matlock Rec Club. On December 3rd, we've got Breakfast with Santa from 9-11 am. There will be a Silver Collection. December 10th is our annual Christmas Dinner & Dance. Tickets are $27 for members and $30 for non-members. Cocktails are at 5:30 pm. A roast beef dinner will be served at 6 pm. Tickets are available from board members or by calling Randy Benedictson at (204) 389-2394. December 31st, we will be having a New Year's Eve Social from 8 pm until 1:30 am. Tickets are just $15 per person and are available by calling any board member or Dave and Sandy Lobban at (204) 389-4980. We wish you and your families a very joyous holiday season--in any way you choose to celebrate. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and all the best for 2017.

"Annual General Meeting May 01/2016  1PM at the club.  All are welcome. Refreshments will be served after the meeting" "Are you a community group or club looking for a space to hold your meetings or activities? Are you looking for a hall rental for an event? Call the Matlock Recreation Club for further information. 204-389-5450"

The Matlock Rec Club lost a wonderful friend on Friday, September 18, 2015, when Donnie Alexander passed from this world. Donnie really loved dogs and is pictured here with Hero, who will miss him tremendously. Donnie was a great supporter of the MRC and all community events. He started the Walking Club several years ago, sat on the MRC Board of Directors for the past five years, and volunteered in many capacities including playing Santa Claus at our Breakfast with Santa and selling raffle tickets. Donnie Alexander (left) selling tickets at the MRC  Donnie asking Santa for a trip to Mexico at the MRC Breakfast with Santa  Donnie always had a great big smile, and was known throughout the community as having the best tan in town! We will all miss Donnie tremendously. Here are a few more photos that will undoubtedly bring a smile too your face. Donnie really loved his dog Rambo Donnie's final vacation was to Osoyoos, BC 

Yes, it's that time of year again! Christmas is just around the corner, and we've got two seasonal events to share with you.   Breakfast with Santa  will be held this year on Dec 06, 2014 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.  All children 13 years and under are welcome. There will be a silver collection at the door. The annual Matlock Recreation Club Christmas Dinner and Dance will be held this year on Dec 13, 2014. Cocktails 5:30 p.m.  Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Tickets $ 25 for members; $ 27.50 for non members. There will be a Silent Auction. Contact Doug Newberry at 204-389-3182 or any MRC Board Member for tickets. Hope to see you there!

Hi everyone! We hope you're enjoying the transition to fall, and that you're looking forward to joining us for these exciting seasonal events: Breakfast with Santa   Sat Dec 7 2013 9-11am silver collection Christmas Dinner & Dance   Sat, Dec 14 2013 Tickets $27.50 each for non-members and 25.00 ea for members. Cocktails at 5:30; dinner at 6:30 pm. For tickets, contact Doris at (204) 389-4223 or visit Chambers Corner Store (204) 389-2032.  We hope you'll join us for these opportunities to celebrate the holiday season. 

Our last post was about the Canada Day event, and incase you missed it ... here's a pic showing how much fun the kids had! Now, it's time for us big kids to have some fun. Mark you calendars for Saturday, Oct 5th, for "The Pig N Thistle" evening, when The Thistle Band will entertain us with Celtic music and songs by the Irish Rovers, Gordon Lightfoot, Simon & Garfunkel, and more. You can hear a few clips of the band's music by visiting their website. Doors to the MRC will open at 6:30 pm. The show begins at 7 pm. Tickets are $12.50 each and available from Georgeanne at (204) 389-5375, Ann at (204) 389-5611, or at Chambers Corner Store in Matlock at (204) 389-2032. There will be a cash bar and snacks available. Come join the fun!

We hope to see you at the Canada Day Celebrations on Monday, July 1st: Opening Ceremonies 12 noon 12:15   Cake and coffee, bake sale and silent auction  1:00    whist  2:00    kids games and races  3:00    grocery scramble  5:00   Supper  Adults  $5.00 and children $3.00 Members N/C Happy Canada Day from everyone at the Matlock Rec Centre!

Last night's Ladies Nite with Adam T. Elvis was loads of fun. There were great snacks and prizes, and a free plant for every lady who attended. Oh, and did we mention the chocolate fountain? Several talented service providers donated their services in support of Breast Cancer/Cancer Care, including Ruth Burse (left) who is a breast cancer survivor and gave an inspirational talk to those in attendance. Elvis was in great spirits as usual, although a sore throat prohibited him from partying until dawn. Here are a few pics to share ... A highlight of the evening was when Elvis serenaded Kath Creasey in celebration of her upcoming birthday. We are greatly privileged to have a wonderful facility like the MRC right in our community. Please come out to our next event (see the schedule of events in the preceding post) and help support the club. It's better with YOU there.

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 shoppin...

Happy Spring to all. The ice has melted from the lake and the birds are returning. All is well in the lovely community of Matlock. This is just a friendly reminder to attend the Annual General Meeting on Sunday, May 6th at 3 pm. See the previous post for full details. And also a friendly reminder that Zumba has started up again for a new run. Our instructor, Ruth Burse has recovered from her automobile accident and is once again leading us in some friendly shimmying and shaking to wonderful Latin music. Come join us at 11:15 am on Fridays. Cost is $6 per class for members and Ruth tempts us with delicious lunches following the class every 6 weeks. It would be even more fun if YOU'd join us! Stay tuned to the blog for more news and updates, and remember to hit the orange box in the right hand column to subscribe to the blog so that you don't miss a thing. And it would be even better if you'd make a comment here and let us know you are interested and receiving the blog....

THE MATLOCK  RECREATION CLUB Invites you to the ANNUAL  GENERAL MEETING & ELECTION SUNDAY MAY  6th  AT 3 P.M. ALL  ARE INVITED TO STAY FOR A COLD SUPPER AFTER THE MEETING. MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING FREE           GUESTS $5.00 R.S.V.P. to; georgeanneschau9@gmail.com     389-5375 or kate.roed@gmail.com  / 641-1570 by  May 2nd  , 2012

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) Renovati...

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 ...

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...