Matlock Recreation Club

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.