NEWS AND NOTES
*NEW* - NOW also open Wednesdays (9-1) (Tues, Weds, Thurs, Sat)
Several people would like to come but work weekdays so we are opening Saturdays for them. Parking is at Fulton Highschool. Call 250-309-9749 for our free shuttle to and from the shop.
*NEW* - NOW also open Wednesdays (9-1) (Tues, Weds, Thurs, Sat)
Several people would like to come but work weekdays so we are opening Saturdays for them. Parking is at Fulton Highschool. Call 250-309-9749 for our free shuttle to and from the shop.
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Men's Shed Vernon (MSV) and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Vernon office have teamed up in a three year collaboration. MSV has now become a volunteer program of CMHA Vernon.
Men's Shed Vernon will be better equipped to deliver well being services and information to our guys. That is our mission, after all. We accept donations and issue receipts according to CRA rules through CMHA on donation over $20.00. Consider donating monthly or a one time gift. To give online click on the red DONATE button and click on Men's Shed under the Designate Your Gift option. |
Wanted:
Donations of quality wood and metal shop equipment and tools for non profit community service group.
Men’s Shed Vernon is a recently established chapter of an international organization called Men’s Shed, that is focused on building projects and healthy social interactions amongst our members and to other local non profit organizations.
If you are downsizing or closing up a woodworking or metalworking shop, we would be delighted to receive quality equipment and tools that can be repurposed for local benefit.
Please respond by email through our website with a telephone number.
WORKSHOP LOCATION UPDATE - Our new workshop at Elephant Storage Every Tues. Weds. Thurs. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Okanagan Ave. Vernon B.C. (Park at Fulton High School and call 250-309-9749 for free shuttle)
LOCATION UPDATE - We are having our planning and new member meeting at The Shed now as part of our time together.
The projects are still weekly on every Tuesday and Thursday.
Also NEW, check out the new Member Profiles Heading above.
A special thanks to the following businesses.
WINDSOR PLYWOOD - Gave us special pricing on the finishing product for our picnic table projects.
ELEPHANT STORAGE - Gave us shop space to use for our projects.
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NEW ARTICLE on Castanet https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/230381/Vernon-Mens-Shed-growing
Link to the article on Castanet https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/222513/a-life-after-retirement
Link to Youtube Video from Winnipeg's Men's Shed youtu.be/S_KjPaefxSE
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Monday April 30th saw a turnout of 15 men to the barbeque at Swan Lake. The sun came out just for us. It was good to meet everyone as well as some new members.
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Starting out the Vernon British Columbia chapter of Men's Shed saw a good turnout at our first meeting.
If you know anyone that would benefit from the program, let us know (and them). I was surprised by one statistic that said one of the largest age groups for men committing suicide is the 67 year old bracket. As Red Green always says "We're in this together".
Lastly look at the projects page. There's some exciting things coming up.
We Build Meaning & Well Being Into Men's Lives By Engaging Hands, Hearts & Minds.
Starting out the Vernon British Columbia chapter of Men's Shed saw a good turnout at our first meeting.
If you know anyone that would benefit from the program, let us know (and them). I was surprised by one statistic that said one of the largest age groups for men committing suicide is the 67 year old bracket. As Red Green always says "We're in this together".
Lastly look at the projects page. There's some exciting things coming up.
We Build Meaning & Well Being Into Men's Lives By Engaging Hands, Hearts & Minds.
