Speakers Series at Pioneer Memorial Church

Join us for our Speaker Series at Pioneer Memorial Church, 2370 Highway 60 at Hillside. All are welcome!

Tuesday, May 6th at 11:30 to 1:00, Kristie Shaver from Food 4 Kids Muskoka. We will serve a light lunch of soup and sandwiches

Kristie Shaver is the Communications Manager for Food4Kids Muskoka as well as their Volunteer Coordinator and Marketing/Social Media Coordinator. Food4Kids Muskoka provides “Weekends Without Hunger” to 320 children weekly (and growing) among 22 schools from Severn Bridge to Huntsville and out to Muskoka Lakes. This program was designed to bridge the gap between the estimated 1000+ children who go without food on weekends, relying heavily on breakfast, lunch and snack programs at schools. food4kidsmuskoka.ca

Sunday, May 18 at 10:30-11:30 Mitch Case, Métis speaker. Lunch will be provided after the church service and a Beading Workshop will follow if you wish to join us.

A proud Metis citizen from the Historic Sault Ste. Marie Métis Community. Mitch is a community based historian, focusing on the history of Ontario Métis communities; especially those around the Great Lakes. A Councillor on the Provisional Council of the Metis Nation of Ontario, Mitch was elected on a platform of advancing Métis Self-Government, improving communication, advancing Métis culture, and most importantly advancing the historic claims of Métis community. As a Metis representative at local and regional levels, Mitch is passionate defender of the Métis right to self determination, jurisdiction over lands and resources and the cause of Métis Nationalism. Mitch volunteers in schools, colleges and universities across Ontario where he is invited to speak about Métis culture, history, traditions, rights and contemporary issues. mitchcase.ca

Tuesday, June 3, 10:00-11:30 Marielle and Dave of Helping Buddies Muskoka,  We will serve coffee, tea and goodies.

Do you have a to-do list that is too much to tackle on your own? Helping Buddy will come to your house no matter how small the job.  For more information about the program, contact: Dave & Marielle, Owners and Helping Buddies 705-349-3699, HelpingBuddy.ca

Victoria Day Tea- May 19, 3-4:30 at Pioneer Hall

You are invited to our Victoria Day Tea on Monday May 19 from 3:00 to 4:30 at Pioneer Hall.

Tea, coffee, scones, jams, sandwiches, sweets and a good ole British SING-A-LONG!

We hope that you will dress up for our Tea

Admission by cash donation with all funds to Pioneer Memorial United Church

Todd and Robyn Music Concert-May 23 7:30 at Knox UC

We are excited to present the “Todd and Robyn Music Concert” on Friday May 23 at 7:30 at Knox United Church, 1012 Harvey Street, Dorset.

Only 70 seats-Tickets, at $20 each, can be purchased in Dorset at Pizza On Earth and Pharmasave, online at this link, or at the door (if available) with cash.

Simple songs for simple life: a concept from Todd and Robyn, the husband/wife duo from Bracebridge, Ontario

After moving North in 2021, the pair decided to dive into the vibrant Muskoka music scene! Calling the Bracebridge Hall their second home, Todd & Robyn have had the rare opportunity to develop their live chops all while being supported to write original music. With soulful harmonies and lively tambourine, this Folksy Americana duo will not disappoint.

Todd Blair entered and won first place in the 2023 Huntsville’s Got Talent.

Get your tickets for this fabulous concert as soon as possible so you won’t be disappointed!

Easter Services at Lake of Bays Pastoral Charge

Lenten Study Weekly on Wednesdays- Zoom & in person at Pioneer 10 am

April 13 Palm Sunday begins HOLY WEEK 10:30 Communion at Pioneer with Rev. Meg Jordan, Streamed at Knox at 10:30 with Communion

April 18 Good Friday Pioneer Sanctuary 10:30 a.m.

April 20 EASTER SUNDAY All individual churches open for celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

                        Easter Sunrise Fire @ Pioneer 7 a.m.

Pioneer Memorial 9 a.m. in Hillside, 

Stewart Memorial 10:15 in Dwight 

Knox United 11:30 in Dorset.

You Fancy Yourself- Theatre at Pioneer - April 23-26

"You Fancy Yourself is a tough explosive work that sends passions spinning across the stage. Ideas tumble like battered leaves caught in a windstorm in Ardal's excoriating vision." —Hamilton Spectator

PERFORMANCE DATES:

Wednesday April 23 (2pm)

Thursday April 24 (7pm)

Friday April 25 (7pm)

Saturday April 26 (2pm) 

$40 per ticket Link to purchase (You can decide whether you support the Zeffy platform. To opt out use the dropdown and check “Other” and put in 0%)

$10 from each ticket purchased will be donated to the Pioneer Memorial United Church Environmental Lighting Fixtures upgrade fund. 

Pioneer Memorial United Church is located at 2370 Hwy #60 (at the foot of Tally-Ho Winter Park Road) Hillside, Lake of Bays.

SYNOPSIS:

You Fancy Yourself is the story of a young girl with a vivid imagination and a stunning ability to enrich the lives of everyone she encounters. When Elsa and her family move from Iceland to Scotland, she is filled with uncontrollable joy over the new adventure she is about to begin. With her infectious energy and love for the dramatic, Elsa stands out both in her community and within her classroom, but this exuberance also targets her as an outcast.

Written and performed by AWARD WINNING playwright, Maja Ardal, You Fancy Yourself, is a hilarious and poignant tale set in the world of playground politics and childhood loyalties, and has been highly praised for its ability to awaken the youthful memories in all of us.

Doors open 30 minutes before show time. 

General seating. 50 seats/performance (If seats are available, you can pay CASH at the door.

There is a CASH concession available (by donation)

Plenty of free parking

Thank you to Capstone Market for your sponsorship!