Matlock Recreation Club

We'd like to remind you that November 21st is our 3rd Annual Craft & Bake Sale from 10 am until 3 pm. Arrive early to avoid disappointment, as the most coveted offerings always go fast! We still have room for a few more crafters, so if you or someone you know produces hand-crafted goods, we'd love to have you take a table. Cost is $20 per table plus a donation of goods for our silent auction. We only have a limited number of electrical outlets and wall spots, so please register asap if you need an electrical hook-up or desire a location against the wall. Come to Matlock on Nov 21st and do your Christmas shopping. You're bound to find something for everyone on your gift list. Call Darlene at 389-3593 for more information. See you there!

The terrible weather today couldn't dampen our spirits and all who faced the rains enjoyed fellowship, coffee and donuts at the MRC for our First Annual "Hi Neighbour Day." Thanks to Frank Ursel for organizing the event and congrats to Debra Leitch who won the lovely fire-pit. Pictured above: Left, Frank Ursel looks on as quilter-extraordinaire, Sharon Litzenberger, draws the winner of the fire-pit. Centre photo: Card-making experts, Peggy & Darlene discuss card styles. Card-making takes place at the MRC every second Monday at 7 pm. Call Darlene at 389-3593 for details. Top Right photo: The 2009 board of the MRC: Front L to R: VP Marilyn Roy, Secretary Georgeanne Schau, President Bev Stevens, Jean Picklyk. Behind L to R: Frank Ursel, Treasurer Darlene Muron, Helen Gouzecky, Don Alexander, Doreen Pendgracs, Kate Roed. Our next big event is the Sisters of the Holy Rock (SOTHR) on Sept 19th. Call Darlene at 389-3593 for tickets. It's almost sold out, s...

Don't forget we are having our 1st Annual Hi Neighbour Day in Matlock on Saturday, August 15th from 1-3 pm in the Matlock Rec Centre. This is an indoor event, so it will happen -- rain or shine. We will have 8 tables highlighting all the different events and activities that we have at the Matlock Rec Club. Are you interested in walking and fitness, crib, whist, card making, quilting, or bingo? Are you interested in talking out a membership to the Matlock Rec Club, purchasing one of our great new cookbooks or buying tickets to the Sisters of the Holy Rock event on Sept 19th? How about getting in on the draw for the fab fire pit that we'll be drawing for? Tickets are just $2. Regardless of your interests, please drop in and say Hi. All our board members will be on hand to welcome you, listen to your suggestions and ideas, and treat you to a coffee and donut. See you on Saturday. Rain or shine.

If you live in Manitoba, I strongly urge you to drop by the Ponemah Arts Centre at 300 Railway Street in Ponemah before the end of August. You'll not only have the chance to meet the lovely Betty Jackson, you'll have the chance to donate to Palliative Care in the NE Interlake, and vote for your choice in the Most Artful Bra fundraising event. There are 5 categories to vote for: Best in show, most creative, most amusing, most outlandish and prettiest. My friend, Margaret and I had a blast looking at the amazing creations. Be sure to go around the entire display at least three times as you'll be surprised at what you've missed each time around. These are a just a few pics to show you what's in store ...

We had a super Canada Day in Matlock. The turnout was great -- as was the camaraderie, food and activities. Welcome to all our new (and renewed) members who joined up on July 1st. It's terrific to have you onboard, and we welcome your help, your comments and suggestions. In addition to a super Silent Auction with original wood carvings by our own, Frank Ursel, there was also some terrific baking available in the bake sale. I bought the "Eatmore Slice" which was a steal at $4. Plan to get there early next year in order to get the best picks. We're now gearing up for the Hi Neighbour Day on August 15th. Mark your calendars and plan to attend. It's a great way to find out about everything that happens at the Matlock Rec Club. It's also a great way to meet more people in the community. We still have a few tickets available for the Sisters of the Holy Rock Performance on September 19th. Contact any member of the board for tickets. See you soon and enjoy the rest o...

Do you have a membership in the Matlock Recreation Club (MRC)? An active/current membership? If not, have we got a deal for you! On July 1st, we will be having our annual Canada Day celebrations. A day full of fun activities for the whole family. And if you are a paid-up member of the MRC, you will receive your dinner on Canada Day for free! That's our way to encourage membership and to thank our members for their support. Memberships will be sold for $10 each at the hall on Canada Day, and membership cards will be issued. We're looking forward to welcoming you onboard. Membership dues are important to our bottom line and being able to providing you and the community with great programming all year. There are lots of terrific activities on Canada Day to entertain you. Here's the line-up: Opening Ceremonies with free cake and coffee: NOON Bake Sale opens at 12:15 pm. Hot dogs ($1.50) and canned drinks ($1) available for purchase at 12:15 pm. Taped music staring at 1 pm. Crib...

Summer has finally arrived in Matlock!  Hallelujah!  Which reminds me. The tickets for the Sisters of the Holy Rock are almost all gone. If you want to go and still don't have tickets, call Darlene at 389-3593. She may still be able to get you in. It's a steal at $12 per person.  For more info, see:   http://www.sistersoftheholyrock.org/ We're looking for volunteer cooks to help with the car rally on July 11th. If you'd like to help, call Adam or Ann at 389-5611.  We have a fabulous patio fire bowl that we are selling tickets for as a fundraiser. The draw will be held at our "Hi Neighbour" Day on August 15th -- just in time for those cooler fall nights that will eventually find us.  The fire bowl is on display at the hall and tickets can be purchased on Friday nights during bingo and other hall events. Good luck!