Mother‘s Day High Tea at MERA Celebrate Mother’s Day at MERA on Sunday May 11th, 12pm to 3pm. Patrons will enjoy an afternoon tea featuring delicate finger sandwiches, and a variety of sweet treats served with tea or coffee. This is … Read More
The high likelihood of dangerous driving conditions has forced the postponement of the MERA Annual General Meeting originally scheduled for Saturday March 29. The AGM has been re-scheduled for Monday, March 31 at 2:00pm in Dean Hall at the schoolhouse. … Read More
THE 2025 MERA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN FINE ARTS AND FINE CRAFTS Every two years since 2009, the MERA Schoolhouse puts out a special call to all artists living in this area. This call is to apply for the very … Read More
January 23rd to March 6th – MERA Winter Speaker Series – 7 Local Artists and Craftspeople The Speaker Series returns with a new list of 7 local artists and craftspeople who excel in their own fields. Enjoy this series of … Read More
Bring us your wounded, your broken or torn, Saturday January 25: 10:00 – noon, and a volunteer will teach you how to repair the damage. Next Me.Repair is Saturday January 25th,10am to 12pm. After the success of our last Repair … Read More
Lantern Walk and Twelfth Night Wassail Come for a celebration of the season with a Lantern Walk and Twelfth Night Wassail party. On January 4th, meet at 6:30pm at the Highlands Country Store in McDonalds Corners and join the Lantern … Read More
Take a trip back in time on November 30th, 6:30pm to 8:00pm. MERA is situated in a historic 1860’s schoolhouse. To pay homage to the building’s history, enjoy an evening of scrumptious desserts in a historical setting lit by the … Read More
The Saturday Café at MERA is back baby! Café MERA is open during the colder months on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. MERA welcomes one and all to the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonald’s Corners for conversation, fellowship, and … Read More
The Annual MERA Christmas Fair returns this year! Please join us at the MERA Schoolhouse (974 Dalhousie Concession 9A) in McDonald’s Corners on Saturday November 16th from 9 am to 3 pm. Since 2005, MERA (McDonald’s Corners & Elphin Recreation … Read More
It is that time of year again, when we must ask all of you who value MERA’s place in the community to sign up for your 2025 MERA membership. The MERA board has reluctantly decided that new membership fees must … Read More