Beat the Winter Blues at MERA

Jan 09, 2025

This winter, MERA (McDonalds Corners/Elphin Recreation & Arts) has plenty of fun activities for all ages. Join us at 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A in McDonalds Corners to stay connected to your community.

To welcome the new year, join us for a Lantern Walk and Twelfth Night party. On January 4^th, meet at 6:30pm at the Highlands Country Store in McDonalds Corners and walk up to MERA. Those who do not wish to walk can meet at the Schoolhouse at 7:00pm for an evening of music by the Recorder Consort, singing of seasonal songs accompanied by Kathleen Dorner on piano, games, food and mulled cider. All are welcome to attend.

The Saturday Café at MERA returns in the new year! The Café starts on January 11^th, 9am to 1pm. On the menu is coffee for $2 and soup and a bun for $5. Children’s activities will be available.

The Speaker Series returns with 7 local artists and craftspeople who excel in their own fields. Talks are scheduled from January 23^rd to March 6^th. Cozy up at home, the Speakers Series will be held over Zoom on Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Speakers include: Blacksmith Tim Wheeler, Artist Fred Fowler, Fibre Artist Zoe Lianga, Musician Jenny Whiteley, Textile Artist Adrian Baker, Ceramic Artist Susie Osler and Printmaker Frank Van Oort. Registration info can be found on our website.

MERA’s regular programming includes art circle, fibre arts, heritage weaving, pottery and quilting. We always have a lot going on at MERA! Join our newsletter to stay in touch and learn about our regular programs as well as upcoming events and workshops. Please email our friendly administrator to be added to the newsletter at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

MERA is committed to facilitating and promoting activities and programs for all ages which help bring this rural community together and to promoting awareness and understanding of the arts and well-being. For more information, please visit our website www.meraschoolhouse.org.