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Mackenzie Men’s Shed members support each other so you do not need to feel alone or isolated. By doing things together it can change your outlook and possibly present solutions or alternatives to your specific situation. We look out for each other. “Sometimes, we just need someone to simply be there for us—not to fix anything,…
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We get things done! We are very much tasked focused. When a situation arises a few of our members will assess the situation for group safety and potential conflicts with tradesman work. Then, a request goes out on who can participate and scheduling for the task is done. “A man’s happiness lies in his ability…
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Part of our membership application form lists potential interests you might have and a place to add your own specific ideas. We use this information to link up our members so that they can build together on those interests outside of the main group. We also use humour a lot! “Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing.” —…
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Our group and members are very much connected within Mackenzie. Our name comes up a lot in helping and supporting other groups and individuals. We are also very much linked with both the Provincial and National Men’s Shed organizations. “The Men’s Shed movement has shown that when men come together, share stories, and work with…
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Many of our activities are hands on. Working shoulder to shoulder. Learning by doing! Past activities have been blacksmithing, fly tying, home repairs, bicycle maintenance, and building structures. We welcome new ideas and activities! “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin At the Mackenzie Men’s…
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Not every member participates in our activities. That is perfectly fine! If you just want to get together for coffee or a conversation that is what we are here for. No man should feel alone or isolated. Give us a call, send us an email. “Loneliness is not a lack of people, it’s a lack…
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If you give a man a fish you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish you feed him for life! Skill sharing works both ways as well. You can learn a lot yourself, when you teach someone else! “Learning is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a…
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Men have traditionally gathered in common locations, workplace, sports, clubs etc. We have a need to find a place where we can find peace and safety and have a feeling of belonging. Men’s Shed do this. “Sometimes the best therapy is not talking to a professional, but talking to a friend while working on something…
