Open Monday to Saturday AM by appointment
KEEP CHECKING FOR UPDATES.
By having appointments we can be open with attendance limits to keep with social distancing.
KEEP CHECKING FOR UPDATES.
By having appointments we can be open with attendance limits to keep with social distancing.
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PRESS RELEASE
Men’s Shed Vernon Makes New Connections When Men’s Shed Vernon first started meeting early in 2018, word was getting out about their community spirit and focus on encouraging other guys to be vital in retirement. They were visited by a curious Jim Popowich from the Allan Brooks Nature Centre. It turns out that the Men’s Shed filled a sweet spot for Jim. They wanted to give back to other non profit organizations in the community, were making a difference in each other’s lives, and needed some help. Since those first interactions, Men’s Shed has built several projects for Allan Brooks Nature Centre such as an interactive bright yellow “BEE Box”, and a custom trail side bench for visitors to relax and enjoy the views. Men’s Shed has donated items to the annual auctions, and have turned out to help in the spring cleanup at the nature centre. Both groups have been enjoying the friendships and mutual support. The Men’s Shed guys have discovered a great place to take their grandkids for some quality time with nature. To learn more about these two Vernon community assets: www.abnc.ca and www.mensshedvernon.ca |
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Men's Shed Vernon (MSV) is now taking donations through the Community Foundation North Okanagan.
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 CFNO on donations over $20.00. Consider donating monthly or a one time gift. To give online click on the red DONATE button. It will take you to CFNO's donation page where you will click the drop down Fund menu Click on Men's Shed Vernon Fund to Designate Your Gift. Contact us or CFNO if you are interested in our Endowment Fund. |
WORKSHOP LOCATION UPDATE - Our new workshop at Elephant Storage Every Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
By appointment
Okanagan Ave. Vernon B.C.
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IN THE NEWS
Link to Vernon Morning Star Article on Food Action Project https://www.vernonmorningstar.com/featured-story/#dsgPostId=17771
And in Vernon Morning Star https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/322070/Vernon-wood-workers-help-food-society-with-gardening-need
Interview with our Ray Verlege on Awareone Radio. Click HERE to listen
Link to article on Castanet https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/230381/Vernon-Mens-Shed-growing
Link to 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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A special thanks to the following businesses.
WINDSOR PLYWOOD - For special pricing on products for our projects.
ELEPHANT STORAGE - For shop space to use for our projects.
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 contact form with a telephone number.
Monday April 30th saw a turnout of 15 men to the barbecue 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.
