Matlock Recreation Club

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 An...

December 12, 2009 was the date of this year's Christmas Dinner & Dance. We had a terrific turnout of around 90 Matlock and area residents to enjoy fellowship, assorted libations, some amazing food and dancing to wear it all off. Hats off to Darlene Muron, the MRC's multi-talented treasurer, who chaired our planning committee for this event and even made the table centres. Everything looked marvellous, and the event went off without a hitch. And thanks again to the gals at Joan's Catering of Fraserwood for the terrific turkey dinner. Everything was delicious! If you missed the event this year, plan to attend next year. The tickets go quickly because it is an amazing deal (tickets were $20 each this year) and is loads of fun. Here are some faces you might recognize, and from all of us at the Matlock Recreation Club, have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year.

Saturday, December 5th was an exciting day at the Matlock Rec Centre when Mr. & Mrs. Claus appeared with two of their elves to reward good Donnottar children with some pre-Christmas treats and hopes for delivery of much-wanted gifts on Christmas Eve. Local dignitaries were on hand to help serve up a terrific pancake and sausage breakfast. A craft table was available to amuse the kids and a draw was made for a handmade gingerbread house. Large and small children alike were entertained by Santa's antics! Fun was had by all! Tell your friends about this blog and share the joy!

The Volunteer Appreciation Dinner held on Nov 7th was amazing. We had a total of 49 people come out and enjoy fellowship and a terrific meal catered by Joan's Catering of Fraserwood. Didn't get invited? Don't worry. You'll have plenty of upcoming events to volunteer for. Only members who volunteer a significant amount of their time over the course of the year get invited to this highly coveted event. Love Joan's food? Then be sure to get your tickets for the Christmas Dinner & Dance to be held at the MRC on Saturday, December 12th from 5:30 p.m. until 1 am. Joan will be providing turkey and all the trimmings for a magnificent meal. Tickets are just $20 each (this barely covers the cost of catering) and are available from any board member. Cocktails at 5:30; dinner at 6:30. Get your tickets early as we will only have 150 available for this fabulous festive event. Final numbers will be provided to the caterer one week before the event, so no tickets will be avai...

If you were at the Matlock Rec Centre on Sept 19th, you will have enjoyed a terrific show put on by the Sisters of the Holy Rock. Don't let the name fool you. The "Sisters" are big on fun and small on religion. A good time was had by all. A few pics to remind us until next time ...

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...