WINTER ACTIVITIES 2020

HONOUR OF LIFE 2020
Unfortunately due to Covid-19 this year's event had to be done in a different way. Board member Rosanne Walden collected names from the community and wrote on the hands and paws and despite the weather hung them for all to see virtually. See picture below.
Unfortunately due to Covid-19 this year's event had to be done in a different way. Board member Rosanne Walden collected names from the community and wrote on the hands and paws and despite the weather hung them for all to see virtually. See picture below.
Please join us on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 4:30 at the Japanese Gardens for this beautiful evening to honour someone special in your life. We will have hot cider and sweet treats and Jessica Easton will be welcoming us all with some kind and thoughtful words. MIALS will supply laminated hands and paws that you can pay tribute and hang on a tree. This is a very moving and special night we are sure you will remember.
FALL ACTIVITIES 2019
TREE FROG FASHION SHOW: Once again MIALS was the recipient of a great gift from Bob at Tree Frog Gallery!! On Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the school gymnasium. It was an evening filled with beautiful models wearing beautiful fashions from Tree Frog. Brian and Colleen Dearden regaled us all with their auctioneering and bidding!! Summerhill Winery donated delicious wine and finger foods were provided by Tru-Value as goodies by the executive of MIALS. Allison Taylor was photographer extraordinaire and provided us with a cross section of lovely pictures. Our thanks go out to all the local people who proved door prizes and auction items, Ingrid Marsh for donating flowers and helping in so many ways. To Mike Bullis, thank you for tending the bar and Ron Willick for the sound system! AND to the LIONS, what would this island do without you!!!! Set up, take down and more and more and more!
Donations from :
Home Hardware, Deanna Stobart, Brenda Dean, Bennett Bay Bistro, Springwater Lodge, The Briary, Farmgate, Trading Post, Dinners by Design, Tara Marsh Glass, Mayne Lights, The Mercantile, Mayne Island Resort, Robert Andrews, Village Bay Repairs, Lise McLeod, Judy Taylor, Brad Hanning.
Thank you never seems enough but know that we are forever grateful that MIALS can continue to do the things we do for the community as a result of your continued support.
Donations from :
Home Hardware, Deanna Stobart, Brenda Dean, Bennett Bay Bistro, Springwater Lodge, The Briary, Farmgate, Trading Post, Dinners by Design, Tara Marsh Glass, Mayne Lights, The Mercantile, Mayne Island Resort, Robert Andrews, Village Bay Repairs, Lise McLeod, Judy Taylor, Brad Hanning.
Thank you never seems enough but know that we are forever grateful that MIALS can continue to do the things we do for the community as a result of your continued support.
BATTLE OF THE BUSINESSES
September 3, 2019 found MIALS to be the recipient of a wonderful evening of fun, generously donated by businesses on the island. Meeting at Dinner Bay Park, we were greeted by bouncy castles, sumo wrestlers, and so much fun!!! A huge thank you to Colleen and Dave Choquette, Christine Campbell for organizing the event, Brian and Rudy Dearden for spearheading the food and raising so much money with the beard trimming!!!! All the teams, Big Decks, the Black and Whites, Active Pass Auto and friends, the Cooper Clan, Bennett Bay Bistro, Springwater Lodge, Tru-Value, Home Hardware, BC ferries, and Bruce's Painting, you were awesome. There are so many more individuals who did so much to help out, we know who you are and we will not forget. In the end, the biggest winner was all of us and MIALS once again was overwhelmed with the generosity. Thank you for your support of our organization, we will never be able to tell you how much we appreciate it.
September 3, 2019 found MIALS to be the recipient of a wonderful evening of fun, generously donated by businesses on the island. Meeting at Dinner Bay Park, we were greeted by bouncy castles, sumo wrestlers, and so much fun!!! A huge thank you to Colleen and Dave Choquette, Christine Campbell for organizing the event, Brian and Rudy Dearden for spearheading the food and raising so much money with the beard trimming!!!! All the teams, Big Decks, the Black and Whites, Active Pass Auto and friends, the Cooper Clan, Bennett Bay Bistro, Springwater Lodge, Tru-Value, Home Hardware, BC ferries, and Bruce's Painting, you were awesome. There are so many more individuals who did so much to help out, we know who you are and we will not forget. In the end, the biggest winner was all of us and MIALS once again was overwhelmed with the generosity. Thank you for your support of our organization, we will never be able to tell you how much we appreciate it.
summer activities 2019
We have had a very busy summer with wonderful rewards for all the hard work and fun!!!
On June 30th, our House and Garden Tour in conjunction with the Mayne Island Community Bus and VIP sponsored by Brenda Dean of Remax. We want to thank the home owners who graciously open their doors. To all the volunteers who spent much time arranging for the homes, volunteers to be at each home etc. There are not enough words to thank you and in the end both the Mayne Island Community Bus and MIALS were recipients of a generous donation. Thank you to the community, friends and visitors for your generosity and hopefully we will see you next year.
On July 7th, our Yard Sale in support of the LUNCH BUNCH was a huge success despite the weatherman letting us down! MIALS and MIHCA are so fortunate to have such support from this community. Thanks go out to all the people who bought tables and then donated their profits to MIALS!! Such a surprise! To so many volunteers and to the LIONS who once again when above and beyond to help with tents, tables and chairs, barbecue and all around general help. To Sahara for her smokies which proved to be a big hit, thank you so much. To Home Hardware and Brian and Colleen, once again, thank you for your never ending support! To all the hardworking MIALS people and their families and friends, we could not have done it without you.
On June 30th, our House and Garden Tour in conjunction with the Mayne Island Community Bus and VIP sponsored by Brenda Dean of Remax. We want to thank the home owners who graciously open their doors. To all the volunteers who spent much time arranging for the homes, volunteers to be at each home etc. There are not enough words to thank you and in the end both the Mayne Island Community Bus and MIALS were recipients of a generous donation. Thank you to the community, friends and visitors for your generosity and hopefully we will see you next year.
On July 7th, our Yard Sale in support of the LUNCH BUNCH was a huge success despite the weatherman letting us down! MIALS and MIHCA are so fortunate to have such support from this community. Thanks go out to all the people who bought tables and then donated their profits to MIALS!! Such a surprise! To so many volunteers and to the LIONS who once again when above and beyond to help with tents, tables and chairs, barbecue and all around general help. To Sahara for her smokies which proved to be a big hit, thank you so much. To Home Hardware and Brian and Colleen, once again, thank you for your never ending support! To all the hardworking MIALS people and their families and friends, we could not have done it without you.
STOP WONDERING AND COME SEE FOR YOURSELF!!!!!
SUCCESS!!!!!! What a great day it was. Thank you to all the Mayne Islanders who allowed us to visit their beautiful homes. Thank you goes out also to Brenda Dean and Mayne Island Bus for the great VIP tour. I understand a wonderful time was had by all!!! Thank you to all the volunteers and to Ingrid and Jim Marsh as always. If you missed this year's tour keep you eye out for next year, it is not to be missed!!!

Come out and see what treasures we have for you!!! We have almost anything you can think of and very special items such as John Deere garden tractor and trailer, boat motor, firewood, quilts, SURPRISE Storage wars! Many more miscellanous items you will not want to miss.
MUSIC, FOOD, Children's activities, prizes etc. All to support a good cause while having a great time!!
MUSIC, FOOD, Children's activities, prizes etc. All to support a good cause while having a great time!!