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SUMMARY:Open Artists Studio
DESCRIPTION:MERA members are welcome to come to the MERA schoolhouse on Mondays for the Open Artists Studio. Bring your own work\, and enjoy the light and the warmth during the fall\, winter and spring seasons. The MERA room beside the kitchen can hold up to 7 people comfortably. We’ll begin with a drop in\, so come for all or a part of the time slot.  \nMondays\, 10-2\, excluding statutory holidays.\nStarting Oct 20\, 2025 \ncontacts:\nSandy McNulty  sandymcnulty8@gmail.com\nDeb Shea  debjshea@gmail.com
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/open-artists-studio/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Art circle,Open Art Studio
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T070000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T194533Z
UID:10000696-1776747600-1776754800@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Closed for Cleaning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/closed-for-cleaning-53/2026-04-21/
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183337Z
UID:10000827-1776776400-1776783600@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Pottery Studio
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Lyndal Neelin \nWe are a joyful group of potters who share space\, tools and experience in the basement of the MERA schoolhouse. We are organized as a co-operative\, sharing responsibility for making our studio a fun\, open\, supportive and safe place to enjoy creating works in clay both on and away from the wheel.\nEach studio member is encouraged to participate in both individual and collective projects\, to contribute to studio maintenance tasks\, and to teach and learn from the other potters. MERA potters also organize learning and teaching opportunities in the form of in-house workshops and sessions led by professional potters and contribute to the Annual MERA Christmas Fair.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-106/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Pottery
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T204727Z
UID:10000954-1776798000-1776805200@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are usually held the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7pm to 9pm. We are a friendly\, respectful\, no rules book club. \nEach month one person will facilitate a discussion about the book chosen for that month. Discussions are always informative and lively. New members are welcome. If you see a book that peaks your interest and would like to join us for an evening’s discussion we also welcome drop-ins. \nYou can join us by contacting Jean Dunning at 613-259-2636 or email here.    \nMERA Bookclub Reads 2025 – 2026 \nSeptember There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak\nOctober James by Percival Evertt\nNovember Gourmet Rhapsody by Muriel Barbery\nDecember Project Hail by Mary Andy Weir\nJanuary Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy\nFebruary The Troublesome Young Men by Lynne Olson\nMarch Women Watching by Marilyn Simonds\nApril The Women by Kirsten Hannah\nMay The 100 Foot Journey by Richard Morris\nJune Choose next year’s reads
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/book-club-12/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Bookclub
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203006Z
UID:10001001-1776862800-1776870000@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Pottery Studio
DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Heather Vriends
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Pottery
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203212Z
UID:10001122-1776862800-1776873600@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:MERA's Needle Pushers
DESCRIPTION:  \nMeeting Space: MERA Room \nContact Person: Bonnie McQuatt \nWe welcome anyone who might have new techniques or designs to share or perhaps just has a desire to try something new. \nMost of the fun of quilting is being with the people we quilt with. Newcomers learn by doing. If you would like to try quilting with us we will share our supplies with you until you figure out if quilting is your thing or not. The requirements for quilting are minimal. Those who have a portable sewing machine\, rotary cutter and mat will bring that equipment when we are starting a quilt and we work together cutting out the pattern and assembling the quilt. Once the hand quilting begins each person needs their own thimble\, scissors and quilting needles. \n 
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/meras-needle-pushers-50/2026-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Quilting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203629Z
UID:10001244-1776934800-1776952800@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Heritage Weavers
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Place: Dean Hall \nContact Person: Lise Loader \nThis collective has expanded significantly from a core group over the last few years. \nThe weavers gather to plan and work on projects and are available to share ideas\, advice and enthusiasm with each other and newer weavers. It’s an apprentice-like learn-as-you-go environment suited to those who have taken an introduction to weaving weekend workshop at a guild. \nWe have 7 looms of various sizes and styles at MERA. Some of these looms are set up with extra-long warps which become cooperative projects that various members work on when they can. \nAs with all groups at the Schoolhouse\, you must have a MERA membership to become a regular member of the MERA Heritage Weavers.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/heritage-weavers-101/2026-04-23/
CATEGORIES:Weaving
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T223943Z
UID:10001894-1777024800-1777032000@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Art Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us and  learn from and be inspired by what others in the group are working on. There is plenty of time to work on your own piece and also trade ideas and techniques with others in a casual way.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/art-circle-51/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Art,Art circle
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260424T141500
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20251016T140402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T140402Z
UID:10001962-1777035600-1777040100@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Recorder Consort
DESCRIPTION:The MERA Recorder Consort is an ongoing\, flexible group of players. We meet regularly\, playing intermediate level music in 2-5 parts\, soprano\, alto\, tenor and bass. We play for our own enjoyment\, and we sometimes play for a MERA event such as the Wassail. \nIf you already read music and play the recorder\, we would love you to join this group of enthusiastic amateur players\, with teacher Helen Mogford providing guidance and music. We have a 75 minute class most Fridays.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/recorder-consort-51/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Recorder
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20260227T023731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T023731Z
UID:10002034-1777111200-1777125600@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Come in from the cold and enjoy a warm Saturday at MERA \nCoffee\, Tea and Hot Chocolate and fun conversations (free) \nHomemade soup\nBaked goods \nTake in the Art Show in Dean Hall \nEnjoy your coffee and let your kids create at the Children’s Art Table! \nDonations and volunteers are more than welcome!
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/saturday-cafe-3-5-2-2-5/2026-04-25/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20251127T135645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T234110Z
UID:10002101-1777212000-1777219200@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Music at MERA: Terra Spenser
DESCRIPTION:A very first impression of Terra Spencer’s music is one of comfortable melody sung confidently\, accompanied by deft fingerstyle guitar or piano. But after the first verse you are wishing you paid more attention. There are stories unfolding here in this music. Terra has been playing instruments from a young age\, but her music career is barely a decade old. This follows a stint as a small town funeral director\, an occupation with a unique window into a community of stories. Wherever her stories come from\, the styles and subjects of Terra’s compositions cast a surprisingly wide net\, quirky\, poignant\, observant\, fascinating. On stage Terra brings easy gentle humor and spontaneous conversation that connects her music together to create a thoughtful\, intimate show. \nThe caliber of Terra’s songwriting has attracted collaborations with such musicians as David Gunning\, David Francey and Ben Caplan. Each of Terra’s 4 strong albums have added to her growing reputation as a quality musician and songwriter. Terra’s latest album ‘Sunset’ was named the 2024 Penguin Eggs Roots Music Canada Critics’ Choice Album of the Year (alongside Julian Taylor’s ‘Pathways’) and Music Nova Scotia Folk/Roots Recording of the Year\, and garnered her ECMA and Canadian Folk Music Award nominations for Solo Artist and English Songwriter of the Year. You may not have heard Terra Spencer before\, but once you do\, you will not soon forget her music. \nCLICK HERE for more information and video about Terra Spencer \nTickets are available at TicketsPlease.ca \nThanks to the generous support of the Ontario Arts Council we are able to offer a $20 discount to those 30 years and under\, and if they wish\, an additional $20 discount for their “guest” of any age. \nRegular – 31 years & older: $30 plus fees\nDiscount Single – 30 years & under: $10 plus fees\nDiscount Pair – 30 years & under with guest of any age (2 tickets): $20 plus fees \nFunding support provided by the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/music-at-mera-terra-spenser/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Folk music,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20251016T194537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T194801Z
UID:10002001-1777284000-1777298400@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Open Artists Studio
DESCRIPTION:MERA members are welcome to come to the MERA schoolhouse on Mondays for the Open Artists Studio. Bring your own work\, and enjoy the light and the warmth during the fall\, winter and spring seasons. The MERA room beside the kitchen can hold up to 7 people comfortably. We’ll begin with a drop in\, so come for all or a part of the time slot.  \nMondays\, 10-2\, excluding statutory holidays.\nStarting Oct 20\, 2025 \ncontacts:\nSandy McNulty  sandymcnulty8@gmail.com\nDeb Shea  debjshea@gmail.com
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/open-artists-studio/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Art circle,Open Art Studio
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T070000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T194533Z
UID:10000697-1777352400-1777359600@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Closed for Cleaning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/closed-for-cleaning-53/2026-04-28/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183337Z
UID:10000828-1777381200-1777388400@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Pottery Studio
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Lyndal Neelin \nWe are a joyful group of potters who share space\, tools and experience in the basement of the MERA schoolhouse. We are organized as a co-operative\, sharing responsibility for making our studio a fun\, open\, supportive and safe place to enjoy creating works in clay both on and away from the wheel.\nEach studio member is encouraged to participate in both individual and collective projects\, to contribute to studio maintenance tasks\, and to teach and learn from the other potters. MERA potters also organize learning and teaching opportunities in the form of in-house workshops and sessions led by professional potters and contribute to the Annual MERA Christmas Fair.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-106/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Pottery
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203006Z
UID:10001002-1777467600-1777474800@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Pottery Studio
DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Heather Vriends
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Pottery
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203212Z
UID:10001123-1777467600-1777478400@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:MERA's Needle Pushers
DESCRIPTION:  \nMeeting Space: MERA Room \nContact Person: Bonnie McQuatt \nWe welcome anyone who might have new techniques or designs to share or perhaps just has a desire to try something new. \nMost of the fun of quilting is being with the people we quilt with. Newcomers learn by doing. If you would like to try quilting with us we will share our supplies with you until you figure out if quilting is your thing or not. The requirements for quilting are minimal. Those who have a portable sewing machine\, rotary cutter and mat will bring that equipment when we are starting a quilt and we work together cutting out the pattern and assembling the quilt. Once the hand quilting begins each person needs their own thimble\, scissors and quilting needles. \n 
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/meras-needle-pushers-50/2026-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Quilting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203629Z
UID:10001245-1777539600-1777557600@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Heritage Weavers
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Place: Dean Hall \nContact Person: Lise Loader \nThis collective has expanded significantly from a core group over the last few years. \nThe weavers gather to plan and work on projects and are available to share ideas\, advice and enthusiasm with each other and newer weavers. It’s an apprentice-like learn-as-you-go environment suited to those who have taken an introduction to weaving weekend workshop at a guild. \nWe have 7 looms of various sizes and styles at MERA. Some of these looms are set up with extra-long warps which become cooperative projects that various members work on when they can. \nAs with all groups at the Schoolhouse\, you must have a MERA membership to become a regular member of the MERA Heritage Weavers.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/heritage-weavers-101/2026-04-30/
CATEGORIES:Weaving
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T223943Z
UID:10001895-1777629600-1777636800@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Art Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us and  learn from and be inspired by what others in the group are working on. There is plenty of time to work on your own piece and also trade ideas and techniques with others in a casual way.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/art-circle-51/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Art,Art circle
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T141500
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20251016T140402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T140402Z
UID:10001963-1777640400-1777644900@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Recorder Consort
DESCRIPTION:The MERA Recorder Consort is an ongoing\, flexible group of players. We meet regularly\, playing intermediate level music in 2-5 parts\, soprano\, alto\, tenor and bass. We play for our own enjoyment\, and we sometimes play for a MERA event such as the Wassail. \nIf you already read music and play the recorder\, we would love you to join this group of enthusiastic amateur players\, with teacher Helen Mogford providing guidance and music. We have a 75 minute class most Fridays.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/recorder-consort-51/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Recorder
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20260227T023731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T023731Z
UID:10002035-1777716000-1777730400@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Come in from the cold and enjoy a warm Saturday at MERA \nCoffee\, Tea and Hot Chocolate and fun conversations (free) \nHomemade soup\nBaked goods \nTake in the Art Show in Dean Hall \nEnjoy your coffee and let your kids create at the Children’s Art Table! \nDonations and volunteers are more than welcome!
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/saturday-cafe-3-5-2-2-5/2026-05-02/
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meraschoolhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cafe.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20251016T194537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T194801Z
UID:10002002-1777888800-1777903200@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Open Artists Studio
DESCRIPTION:MERA members are welcome to come to the MERA schoolhouse on Mondays for the Open Artists Studio. Bring your own work\, and enjoy the light and the warmth during the fall\, winter and spring seasons. The MERA room beside the kitchen can hold up to 7 people comfortably. We’ll begin with a drop in\, so come for all or a part of the time slot.  \nMondays\, 10-2\, excluding statutory holidays.\nStarting Oct 20\, 2025 \ncontacts:\nSandy McNulty  sandymcnulty8@gmail.com\nDeb Shea  debjshea@gmail.com
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/open-artists-studio/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Art circle,Open Art Studio
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T070000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T194533Z
UID:10000698-1777957200-1777964400@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Closed for Cleaning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/closed-for-cleaning-53/2026-05-05/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183337Z
UID:10000829-1777986000-1777993200@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Pottery Studio
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Lyndal Neelin \nWe are a joyful group of potters who share space\, tools and experience in the basement of the MERA schoolhouse. We are organized as a co-operative\, sharing responsibility for making our studio a fun\, open\, supportive and safe place to enjoy creating works in clay both on and away from the wheel.\nEach studio member is encouraged to participate in both individual and collective projects\, to contribute to studio maintenance tasks\, and to teach and learn from the other potters. MERA potters also organize learning and teaching opportunities in the form of in-house workshops and sessions led by professional potters and contribute to the Annual MERA Christmas Fair.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-106/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Pottery
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T201144Z
UID:10000926-1778004000-1778011200@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/board-meeting-13/2026-05-05/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203006Z
UID:10001003-1778072400-1778079600@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Pottery Studio
DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Heather Vriends
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Pottery
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203212Z
UID:10001124-1778072400-1778083200@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:MERA's Needle Pushers
DESCRIPTION:  \nMeeting Space: MERA Room \nContact Person: Bonnie McQuatt \nWe welcome anyone who might have new techniques or designs to share or perhaps just has a desire to try something new. \nMost of the fun of quilting is being with the people we quilt with. Newcomers learn by doing. If you would like to try quilting with us we will share our supplies with you until you figure out if quilting is your thing or not. The requirements for quilting are minimal. Those who have a portable sewing machine\, rotary cutter and mat will bring that equipment when we are starting a quilt and we work together cutting out the pattern and assembling the quilt. Once the hand quilting begins each person needs their own thimble\, scissors and quilting needles. \n 
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/meras-needle-pushers-50/2026-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Quilting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203629Z
UID:10001246-1778144400-1778162400@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Heritage Weavers
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Place: Dean Hall \nContact Person: Lise Loader \nThis collective has expanded significantly from a core group over the last few years. \nThe weavers gather to plan and work on projects and are available to share ideas\, advice and enthusiasm with each other and newer weavers. It’s an apprentice-like learn-as-you-go environment suited to those who have taken an introduction to weaving weekend workshop at a guild. \nWe have 7 looms of various sizes and styles at MERA. Some of these looms are set up with extra-long warps which become cooperative projects that various members work on when they can. \nAs with all groups at the Schoolhouse\, you must have a MERA membership to become a regular member of the MERA Heritage Weavers.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/heritage-weavers-101/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Weaving
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20240624T183412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T223943Z
UID:10001896-1778234400-1778241600@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Art Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us and  learn from and be inspired by what others in the group are working on. There is plenty of time to work on your own piece and also trade ideas and techniques with others in a casual way.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/art-circle-51/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Art,Art circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T141500
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20251016T140402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T140402Z
UID:10001964-1778245200-1778249700@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Recorder Consort
DESCRIPTION:The MERA Recorder Consort is an ongoing\, flexible group of players. We meet regularly\, playing intermediate level music in 2-5 parts\, soprano\, alto\, tenor and bass. We play for our own enjoyment\, and we sometimes play for a MERA event such as the Wassail. \nIf you already read music and play the recorder\, we would love you to join this group of enthusiastic amateur players\, with teacher Helen Mogford providing guidance and music. We have a 75 minute class most Fridays.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/recorder-consort-51/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Recorder
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114308
CREATED:20251016T194537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T194801Z
UID:10002003-1778493600-1778508000@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Open Artists Studio
DESCRIPTION:MERA members are welcome to come to the MERA schoolhouse on Mondays for the Open Artists Studio. Bring your own work\, and enjoy the light and the warmth during the fall\, winter and spring seasons. The MERA room beside the kitchen can hold up to 7 people comfortably. We’ll begin with a drop in\, so come for all or a part of the time slot.  \nMondays\, 10-2\, excluding statutory holidays.\nStarting Oct 20\, 2025 \ncontacts:\nSandy McNulty  sandymcnulty8@gmail.com\nDeb Shea  debjshea@gmail.com
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/open-artists-studio/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Art circle,Open Art Studio
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