BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MERA - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MERA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MERA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 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:20260418T144708 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:20260418T144708 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T141500 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260511T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T070000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T194533Z UID:10000699-1778562000-1778569200@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Closed for Cleaning DESCRIPTION: URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/closed-for-cleaning-53/2026-05-12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183337Z UID:10000830-1778590800-1778598000@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-106/2026-05-12/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners CATEGORIES:Pottery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20240624T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203006Z UID:10001004-1778677200-1778684400@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Heather Vriends URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-05-13/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners CATEGORIES:Pottery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203212Z UID:10001125-1778677200-1778688000@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-50/2026-05-13/ CATEGORIES:Quilting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203629Z UID:10001247-1778749200-1778767200@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-101/2026-05-14/ CATEGORIES:Weaving END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T223943Z UID:10001897-1778839200-1778846400@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-51/2026-05-15/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners CATEGORIES:Art,Art circle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T141500 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20251016T140402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T140402Z UID:10001965-1778850000-1778854500@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-51/2026-05-15/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners CATEGORIES:Recorder END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260518T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20251016T194537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T194801Z UID:10002004-1779098400-1779112800@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/2026-05-18/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners CATEGORIES:Art circle,Open Art Studio END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260519T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260519T070000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T194533Z UID:10000700-1779166800-1779174000@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Closed for Cleaning DESCRIPTION: URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/closed-for-cleaning-53/2026-05-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260519T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183337Z UID:10000831-1779195600-1779202800@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-106/2026-05-19/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners CATEGORIES:Pottery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260519T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T204727Z UID:10000955-1779217200-1779224400@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-12/2026-05-19/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners CATEGORIES:Bookclub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20240624T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203006Z UID:10001005-1779282000-1779289200@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Heather Vriends URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-05-20/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners CATEGORIES:Pottery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203212Z UID:10001126-1779282000-1779292800@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-50/2026-05-20/ CATEGORIES:Quilting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203629Z UID:10001248-1779354000-1779372000@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-101/2026-05-21/ CATEGORIES:Weaving END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260522T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260522T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T223943Z UID:10001898-1779444000-1779451200@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-51/2026-05-22/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners CATEGORIES:Art,Art circle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260522T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260522T141500 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20251016T140402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T140402Z UID:10001966-1779454800-1779459300@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-51/2026-05-22/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners CATEGORIES:Recorder END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260523T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20251120T125911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T201433Z UID:10002089-1779530400-1779548400@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Garden Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/garden-day/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260524T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20251127T135929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T234153Z UID:10002102-1779631200-1779638400@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Music at MERA: The Donné Roberts Band DESCRIPTION:Born in Madagascar\, raised and educated in Moscow\, Donné Roberts was already a musician fluent in Malagasy\, Russian\, French and English by the time he arrived in Canada in 1999. His performances and recordings with the Juno winning African Guitar Summit from 2004 to 2007 gained him wider exposure and appreciation. As part of the Okavango African Orchestra\, Donné was again awarded a Juno Award for World Music Album of the Year in 2017. All the while\, Donné has been a busy musician\, touring with his own band\, and releasing multiple albums including Juno nominated “OYA!” in 2022. His growing success caught the attention of CBC Radio\, who commissioned him to compose the theme music for their popular morning Sunday morning show Fresh Air. \nDonné is an active collaborator with notables such as the Sultans of String\, Amanda Martinez and Toronto-based Japanese singer-songwriter Kiiola\, with whom he performs in the aptly named duo Baobab Cherry. Although much of Donné’s own music is written and sung in his first language\, Malagasy\, his versatility and natural ability to synthesize from his wide experience allow him to create music that is always dynamic\, accessible and fun. Prepare yourself for a lively afternoon with Donné and his band consisting of guitar\, keyboard\, bass\, percussion and multiple vocals. \nMuch like Madagascar music is infused with African\, Austronesian\, Arabic and European influences\, Donné Roberts’ music is a delicious mélange of international sonic flavours. Eric Alper\, March 4th\, 2022 – Cashbox Magazine Canada \nAbove everything else\, Roberts aims for his musical concoctions to be a source of hope and joy. Darryl Sterdan\, March 2\, 2022 – Tinnitist \nCLICK HERE for more information and video about Donné Roberts \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: $35 plus fees\nDiscount Single – 30 years & under: $15 plus fees\nDiscount Pair – 30 years & under with guest of any age (2 tickets): $30 plus fees \nFunding support provided by the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/music-at-mera-the-donne-roberts-band/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners CATEGORIES:Folk music,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meraschoolhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DonneRoberts-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260525T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20251016T194537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T194801Z UID:10002005-1779703200-1779717600@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/2026-05-25/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners CATEGORIES:Art circle,Open Art Studio END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260526T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260526T070000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T194533Z UID:10000701-1779771600-1779778800@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Closed for Cleaning DESCRIPTION: URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/closed-for-cleaning-53/2026-05-26/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260526T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260526T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183337Z UID:10000832-1779800400-1779807600@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-106/2026-05-26/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners CATEGORIES:Pottery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20240624T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203006Z UID:10001006-1779886800-1779894000@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Heather Vriends URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-05-27/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners CATEGORIES:Pottery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203212Z UID:10001127-1779886800-1779897600@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-50/2026-05-27/ CATEGORIES:Quilting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T144708 CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203629Z UID:10001249-1779958800-1779976800@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-101/2026-05-28/ CATEGORIES:Weaving END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR