Join us for our first Books, Beverage & Banter gathering of the season!

📅 Monday, July 27, 2026
🕑 2:00 p.m. – 4:00/4:30 p.m.
📍 Metelka Cottage – 63 Tolpts Road

Rain or shine! If Mother Nature doesn't cooperate, we'll simply move the conversation indoors.

Bring:
📖 Your favourite or most exciting read of the year
🥤 Your beverage of choice
😊 Your enthusiasm for good conversation!

We'll provide the banter.

Whether you're a returning participant from our 2025 gatherings or joining us for the first time, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends, reconnect with neighbours, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with fellow cottagers from Blackstone and Crane Lakes.

We hope to see you there!

The Next Blackstone Lake B, B & B will be hosted by Sharon Skiperis on September 20th, 1pm

144 Blackstone Lake Water (Lawson Bay Area)

Given that it has only been a few weeks since our last get together, this gathering will focus on Banter and Beverages…and sharing of more lake history, family folklore and all fun stories.

CANCELLED- Blackstone Lake Art Class!

Stayed tuned for a possible 2026 Art Class

Jessica Vergeer is a well respected artist in Parry Sound.  She holds occasional Art classes throughout the year and will also consider hosting a class for BLCA members. Sign up today. Space is limited.

 Details:

Class would be held at Foley Ag centre on Rankin Lake road.  While they would consider other locations, the space has to be satisfactory with tables, chairs, good lighting, etc.  (Sunday August 24th, 2025)

3 hour class 9am until noon

All art supplies, etc are provided.

Class is taught/directed by Jessica Vergeer

Coffee and snacks provided

Scene to be chosen by us…ie perhaps one tree/lone pine island..or similar favourite view of Blackstone Lake (Lawsons bay..flat rock?) We just need a good photo of the subject matter.

Everyone takes their completed painting home!

It is always a ton of fun

Cost would be approximately $140 per person, with only 25 spots available.

All are welcome, but not suitable for young children.

At this stage we would like to hear from our BLCA member to 'reserve' their spots for this fun opportunity. Please email Blackstonelakeca@gmail.com to advise if you would be interested by March 1st.  We will then open the opportunity up to all members of Blackstone Lake and possible Crane lake to see if we can secure the required attendees.  Further information on tickets and payment, etc will be provided by Vergeer studios once we confirm interest. .

2025 Annual General Meeting – August 16, 2025

9:30a.m. -11:30 a.m. Location: Myrtle Island. Thank you Kevin McCarthy!

Join us for a paddle on Blackstone Lake as we discuss water quality, fish habitat, stewardship opportunities, and more! Meet on the water in front of the Angler’s Inn.

Our first BB&B event for 2025 is planned for Friday July 11 at Barb Metelka’s cottage (63 Tolps Rd). Please bring your own Beverage and Book of Choice and enjoy a lot of Bantering about everything from Books to lake history. All are welcome.

Please, bring your current read, a refreshment of choice and join us for our inaugural meeting.

See meeting details here.