Forthcoming Events

Lifting the Day – A Lockdown Exhibition by Mary Collis

On the first day of lockdown, MCC Member and globally renowned artist Mary Collis decided to post a painting onto her Facebook page, suggesting she would ‘lift the day’ during the forecast two-week lockdown – 245 days later she was still posting daily.

This Facebook lockdown exhibition became a daily source of inspiration and sanity for Mary and her followers, as they shared memories through her art and words about life in locked down Kenya and beyond.

‘Lifting the Day’ is the result of Mary’s work during the lockdown, beautifully reproduced in an art book consisting of 496 pages with a painting on each page.

Mary Collis is one of Africa’s leading artists. She was the co-founder of Rahimtulla Museum of Modern Art in Nairobi. She has exhibited and has collectors all over the world.

Mary will be launching ‘Lifting the Day’ and signing copies at the Club on 26th November 2021 in Garden Room from 5.30pm.

Forthcoming Events Diary

MCC Book Club Meet – ‘Transcendent Kingdom’ by Yaa Gyasi Bowls Club – Club Handicap Singles Film Night - 'A Hijacking' -presented by Jenny Pont Sports Quiz Night - hosted by Sports Committee Club Night – Happy Hour (50% off all drinks)

14 September, Blue Room, 7pm. 18 & 19 September, Bowling Greens, 9.30am. 22 September, Ballroom, 5.30pm. 23 September, Ballroom, 5.30pm. 24 September, Popsy Bar, 5.30 – 7.30pm. Bowls Club – MCC vs KCC (Mackenzie Shield) 24 & 25 September, Karen & MCC. Speaker's Evening - Kenya's First National Gallery by Tony Wainana 25 September, Ballroom, 4pm. Tennis Tournament - “Les Grands Poissons” (Mixed Doubles for 55+ Players) 26 September, Tennis Courts, 9am. Squash Social – Mix-in 29 September, Squash Courts, 4.30pm onwards. Theatre Night - 'The Elephant Queen' performed live by the Kenya Youth Theatre 30 September, Ballroom, 6pm

Live Cooking Dinner – with Exec. Chef Macharia 1 October, Muthaiga Room, 6.30pm. Heritage Evening - Launch of Heritage Collection by Heritage Committee 6 October, Ballroom, 5.30pm. EAWLS Speaker’s Evening – ‘We Alone’ by David Western 8 October, Ballroom, 4.30pm. Bowls Club – Barefoot BBQ 10 July, Bowling Greens, from 1 – 3pm Tennis Tournament - “Cup of Nations” (Mixed Doubles) 10 October, Tennis Courts, 9am. Bowls Club – Willie Watson Trophy (Invitational) 9–11 October, Bowling Greens, 9.30am. Art Exhibition – Petronella Cox & Colins Omondi 20-21 October, Muthaiga Room & Peristyle, tbc. Opera Night – Anna Bolena 21 October, Ballroom, 6pm.

Tennis Club – Men’s & Ladies’ Singles 24 October, Tennis Courts, 9am.

Bowls Club – Barefoot Bowls & BBQ/Curry 24 October, Bowling Greens, 9.30am.

Squash Social – Mix-in Club Night – Happy Hour (50% off all drinks) 27 October, Squash Courts, 4.30pm onwards. 29 October, Popsy Bar, 5.30 – 7.30pm.

Live Cooking Dinner – with Exec. Chef Macharia Remembrance Service Tennis Club - Men's & Ladies' Doubles Squash Social – Mix-in "Lifting the Day' by Mary Collis Club Night – Happy Hour (50% off all drinks) 5 November, Muthaiga Room, 6.30pm. 13 Nobember, War Memorial, 10.30am. 14 November, Tennis Courts, 9am. 24 November, Squash Courts, 4.30pm onwards. 26 November, Garden Room, 4.30pm. 26 November, Popsy Bar, 5.30 – 7.30pm.

Film Night – Edita Camm Live Cooking Dinner – with Exec. Chef Macharia Tennis Club - Xmas Crackers Mixed Doubles Christmas Draw Lunch Christmas Eve Dinner Christmas Day Lunch

Boxing Day BBQ NYE Dinner NYD Brunch 2 December, Ballroom, 6pm. 3 December, Muthaiga Room, 6.30pm. 5 December, Tennis Courts, 9am. 11 December, Centenary Lawn, 11.30am onwards. 24 December, Club Dining Room, 6.30pm onwards. 25 December, Centenary Lawn & Club Ding Room & Terrace, 12.30pm onwards. 26 December, PINKS & Poolside, 12.30pm onwards. 31 December, PINKS & Poolside, 6pm onwards. 1 January 2022, PINKS & Poolside, 11.30am onwards. Dates and times of events were correct at the time of going to press. They are dependent on the COVID-19 situation and may change post printing so please check with the Events Office when making your bookings.