The welcome mat was out for the whole community as the Cedar Centre celebrated their grand re-opening.
The project was first envisioned by a working group in July 2010. Shovels went into the ground in April of 2013, and 173 days later the centre is once again fully functional.
The beautifully renovated building was made possible with $400,000 in grants and personal donations, and more than 5,000 hours of volunteer labour.
On Oct. 4 and 5, the community that helped transform their hall came out to celebrate its new life with a number of events to set off the new roster.
The centre has traditionally been used for a long list of events, meetings and more, and the renovations have only made the facility that much more functional and welcoming.
The centre’s many activities range from golf to pickleball, tennis and karate, as well as a number of other fitness classes.
Crafts are a normal staple in the events line-up as is theatre, snooker, horseshoes and bridge.
The breakfast club will be starting up once again and the potluck dinners are planned.
The centre also hosts a number of special events each year, including their annual Christmas bazaars and kids shopping, pancake breakfasts and, of course, tournaments.
Many of these activities are open to the public, and more information can be found by following the South Shuswap section of the Shuswap Market News, or by checking out the centre’s website and following their newsletter.
The centre is also home to the Evangelical Free Church and is a popular site for weddings and receptions.
The newly expanded hall is already booked for five weddings and one family reunion in the upcoming year.