Author: hallmanager

In view of the rapid spread of the CoVid19 virus and its potential effects, the SCCA (Southern Cortes Community Association Board of Directors) has decided to close Mansons Hall for all public gatherings until further notice. The situation will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

This means that;

· Friday Market is cancelled (after March 13th)
· To Ki Bap Café is closed (after March 13th)
· Kitchen rentals are cancelled (after March 13th)
· All activities in Mansons Hall are cancelled
· Parents and Tots group is cancelled
· The Playschool will follow the same responses as the public schools
· The Radio Station’s Adult Cabaret is cancelled

Please note that long term tenants are not directly affected by these closures and will make their own decisions on how to proceed.

As noted above, all these closures and cancellations are until further notice and will be reviewed and revised according to the developing situation around CoVid19.

Stay well everyone! See you at a distance!

Come to Manson’s Hall on Sunday October 27, 2019 at 2 pm for the AGM.

We will go over the financials and give reports on last year’s activities and vote for the board.

If you are interested in joining the board, please let Mary know at 250-935-0015.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Registration will begin for this year’s Summer Youth Program on Wednesday June 19th from 1 – 4 pm. Come on down to the hall office and get your registration in. You can also register online here. Check out the 2019 Brochure here.

Come join the fun down at Smelt Bay on Saturday June 20, 2019.

We are looking for volunteers to help!

It is a great way to spend your day, and you will get an awesome T-shirt too!

Mansons Hall Roof Project

As many folks are aware, the main hall roof has been leaking for a number of years. The SCCA had applied for different grants, including both Federal and Provincial programs but unfortunately a new roof has not qualified for funding.

The SCCA has no contingency funds or savings for major capital repairs and renovations to the community center.

The Board is pleased to inform the community that a private Foundation agreed to gift Mansons Hall with a new roof!

On behalf of islanders, the SCCA extends a big “Thank-you” to the Foundation for the kindness and generosity shown by the family, who prefer to make the gift without public recognition.

Our new roof is heavy-guage Ridgelock metal, with a lifespan of at least 50 years, so future generations will also be dry during rain storms. We have sufficient funds in the budget to cover the cost of insulating the new roof as well, helping keep the Hall cosy in winter, and reducing the energy costs.

The new roof was installed by Robert Tweedie Roofing and his fearless crew, who were well organized, clean, efficient, and completed the job quickly without inconvenience to the day to day operations of the community center. Another big “Thank you” to Bob for getting the job done right, and for bringing the project to completion within our budget.

The Board is grateful for the continued support of islanders who contribute in keeping this vital community resource in good repair, for todays users and for the many years ahead. We look forward to the day when locals will be able to decide via a democratic vote if Mansons Hall Community Center is an essential part of the Cortes community, and important enough to be securely funded for the future.