I am pleased, actually thrilled, to welcome Melanie Cameron to our leadership team. Many of you will know Melanie through her role as teacher at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate and/or mother of Brandon, Laika, Matthew and Rukhsana. Melanie is married to Mark Morton and lives in Kitchener where they attend Stirling Ave Mennonite Church. Melanie brings […]
Back by popular demand, this Women’s only weekend is the perfect retreat for those looking to relax, reconnect and renew! Skating on the lake, relaxing in the sauna, enjoying a massage, snowshoeing through the woods, stargazing on a horse drawn sleigh ride and savouring exceptional food are just a few of the highlights on the […]
What a great weekend! The weather was perfect, lots of snow and moderate temperatures – perfect for getting outside! Highlights from the Kids Perspective: Owl Prowl (we actually called in an owl!), skating on the lake, mini sticks in the dining hall, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing Highlights from the Fathers Perspective: Saturday morning Globe and […]
The following article was written by Clare Schellenberg who has been on staff at Silver Lake for 5 years and is a student at Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg where she’s majoring in Peace and Conflict Studies and Theological Studies. A shorter version of this article is printed in the Fall Edition of the Woodbox […]
Our first, soon to be annual, Men’s Meat Retreat was a great success. Spiritual Director Chip Bender explored issues around Male Identity & Calling with a multi-generational group of twenty men, while Chef and Wine Master David Lobe treated guests to a carnivorously-rich tour de force.
Incredible volunteers + amazing food = AN AWESOME WEEKEND! May 3-5 is set for spring work weekend 2019. Along with getting things ready for the 2019 season, projects include sprucing up the CILT area and outtirpping centre, gardening projects and waterfront preparations. Sign up at slmc.campbrainregistration.com. Check-out some of the projects and pictures from past work […]
