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Okanagan Mission
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The Association's forerunners began in the Okanagan Mission in December 1907. The first meeting was held in the home of W.D. Walker. W.D. Hobson was elected as the first president. The name chosen was the Okanagan Sports Club and committees struck to look after cricket, football and tennis. An acre of land was obtained where the hall now stands.
In 1937, when the roof of the Grower's Exchange Packing House collapsed, it was decided a hall should be built. On May 14, 1937 a Young People's Group presented three plays to raise funds for the newly dubbed Coronation Hall, and in June of the same year OMCHA was founded as a society. On January 21, 1938 the Hall was officially opened with a dance with nearly 300 people in attendance. They danced to the orchestra of Charles Penman.
In 1958 a second hall was built, the Scout Hall. The Ladies Auxiliary was established in 1954. Renewal Projects were undertaken by local residents in the Centennial year and again in 1987-88. In 2009 new oxblood coloured siding was installed on the Hall exterior, reflecting the heritage "red barn" colour scheme.
In 1937, when the roof of the Grower's Exchange Packing House collapsed, it was decided a hall should be built. On May 14, 1937 a Young People's Group presented three plays to raise funds for the newly dubbed Coronation Hall, and in June of the same year OMCHA was founded as a society. On January 21, 1938 the Hall was officially opened with a dance with nearly 300 people in attendance. They danced to the orchestra of Charles Penman.
In 1958 a second hall was built, the Scout Hall. The Ladies Auxiliary was established in 1954. Renewal Projects were undertaken by local residents in the Centennial year and again in 1987-88. In 2009 new oxblood coloured siding was installed on the Hall exterior, reflecting the heritage "red barn" colour scheme.
We have six outdoor courts in the Mission. Each year our members enjoy club tournaments, fun leagues
(ladies', men's & mixed doubles) and our very popular club socials.
To serve the community our experienced Team of coaches lead numerous tennis lessons to sharpen your game as well as kids camps that run throughout the summer (for all skill levels). Group and private lessons are also available.
Tennis has been played at OK Mission Tennis for over 100 years!
(ladies', men's & mixed doubles) and our very popular club socials.
To serve the community our experienced Team of coaches lead numerous tennis lessons to sharpen your game as well as kids camps that run throughout the summer (for all skill levels). Group and private lessons are also available.
Tennis has been played at OK Mission Tennis for over 100 years!
The Okanagan Mission Lions Club is a very valued part of our organization. They give back to our Association regularly by contributing thousands of volunteer hours each year as well as supporting us financially with their generous donations.
Watch out for their amazing and very popular family pancake breakfasts which are hosted each year at our hall in the spring with the Easter Bunny and at Christmas with Santa.
Watch out for their amazing and very popular family pancake breakfasts which are hosted each year at our hall in the spring with the Easter Bunny and at Christmas with Santa.