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Ruskin Community Hall
28395 96th Avenue
Ruskin BC V2W 1L2
Phone: 604 462 9739 |
| Since 1896-1897 when a
short-lived co-operative gave Ruskin its name and its status as a
distinct community, the residents of the area congregated frequently
for social gatherings. At first they may have assembled in the schoolhouse
or the Heaps Hotel, but when in 1916 the old schoolhouse was replaced
by a two-room building, the residents pulled the old structure across
the street and modified it for their purpose. That building burned
down in 1922 and the present Ruskin Hall took its place in 1923. |
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| The property on which
the hall stands was owned by William Gilchrist Laing, a carpenter,
who, in 1927 wanted to donate the land to the people of Ruskin. On
the 4th of December 1930 the Ruskin Community Hall Association was
incorporated: to take ownership of the land and the Ruskin Community
Hall “constructed through volunteer subscriptions and donations”
and “to manage maintain and carry on the same for the benefit
of the people of Ruskin.” That is still of the mandate of the
Hall Association is today, but added they have also as an object”
“To promote and advance the interests of harmony, fellowship
and community development in the community of Ruskin.” |
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Meetings
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The Ruskin Community Hall
Association holds its
regular meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM at
the Ruskin Hall. New members are always welcome! |
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Ruskin Community Hall is at the corner of 96th Avenue and 284th
Street. |
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| Hall Rental |
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The
Hall is available for anniversaries, weddings, family reunions.
meetings, etc., for a basic weekend rate of $300 per day. The Hall seats
84 for a banquet or 114 for a theatre setting. The kitchen is available
for $60.00. The kitchen has two stoves, a fridge, microwave and
a 100-cup coffee urn. Plates and cutlery are available for an additional
$75.00. All rentals require a refundable damage deposit.
Call bookings agent,
Shannon at 604 462- 7642 for more information. |
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| Yoga Classes |
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The Ruskin Hall has ongoing yoga classes, “Pure Yoga,”
on Wednesday evenings at 7:30. Drop-in and pro-rates are available. Drop-in and pro-rates are available. Call Kim at 604-462-8601 for more information. |
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| Fitness Classes |
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Monday evenings at 7:00. For information and registration call Alvina at 604-462-8601. |
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| Also at the Ruskin Hall |
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Fun for the whole family:
- Movie Night
- Indoor Garage Sale
- The Annual Ruskin Talent Show
- Breakfast with Santa
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