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<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> September 23, 2016 Issue #27 GHC, HNC, SOUNDINGS & CCLT Choir Community Newsletter <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> For access to all current and archived issues please go to: http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/choir_life/newsletters.php <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
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GHC New Singers Orientations Continue 7:00 to 7:30, September 26, 27 & 29 Details on our Choir Life: Next Season & New Singers web page
CCLT13-2016 September 25 to October 9 Info on the CCLT web site’s home page
RICK SCOTT (June 2015 GHC Guest Artist) IN CONCERT Providence Farm, Duncan on June September 30th More info and tickets
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SPECIAL NOTES!!!!!
GHC REGISTRATION INFO For information on any of these Topics… UPDATE ON BILL’S EMAIL KICKBACKS
Starting, or paying, late for the GHC fall season My [email protected] email is again working working properly so you should be able to send your messages for New singers intake (dates, times, locations, etc.) me to it only now. Registration information & procedures: The problem has, however, repeated sporadically and I Registration Deadline am still trying to find a permanent solution…so … if you get Referring New Singers a kick back on any message sent to that address please continue sending your messages to it but include a CC to Returnees paying fees at choir prior to the [email protected] until the GHC address stops registration deadline kicking back again. After it stops kicking back just use the GHC address. Returnees paying fees after the registration deadline That Islandnet address can always be found on our site’s “Choir Life: Contact Us” page. Contact and other registration record information changes I’m still working on finding a permanent fix and hopefully we will never have to deal with this again. Fees, payments & scholarships ~ Bill …open this Registration Information Document ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **
NO NUTS TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS!!!
This is a heads-up for new singers and a reminder for veterans. It will run for the first few weeks of choir while we get everyone registered)
Our member who is seriously allergic to nuts (all kinds) is with us again this season. Please do not bring anything to choir that contains any type or amount of nuts. In fact please don’t eat nuts before coming to rehearsals or concerts. Even the smell of nuts on someone’s breath can trigger an anaphylactic reaction with drastic negative results.
Please keep this request firmly in mind and make our GHC Tuesday and Thursday practices absolutely nut free time Submitted by Harley Lappin zones! former GHC Bass ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **
COMMUNITY MEMBER’S SUBMISSIONS The appearance of an item in this newsletter does not constitute a GHC endorsement of whatever that item offers. The responsibility for each item rests with the person named in the item’s “Submitted by…” line. ------For more information please visit ------Using Our Newsletters Submission Guidelines Sections You Can Submit Items To ------GHC & HNC CAR POOLING WANTED & OFFERED To arrange car pools you can announce your request/offer at break time at choir (GHC or HNC). You can also email me at [email protected] with your name, contact information, where you start from, whether you need a ride or are offering one and which choir you are in. I will put a listing under the appropriate Car Pool heading for you in the next newsletter. Don’t be shy about repeating your request in subsequent weeks at choir or in the newsletter if you don’t connect the first time. MONDAY CAR POOL WANTED RIDE TO/FROM FERNWOOD WANTED FROM/TO CORDOVA BAY Last year I had the most rewarding experience singing I want to re-join the choir this year after being away for a with all of you! I enjoyed it very much and it gave me a while. I drive but am a little hesitant about driving at sense of community and togetherness I so much night and more hesitant about driving in bad weather, needed, being new to this beautiful city. I would love to particularly on the winding roads of the Saanich do it again this season, but I don't drive and the friend I peninsula, as the Monday group on West Saanich Road went last time to the rehearsals with, moved to Sydney. is the closest to me. I would really like connect with one or more people to car I would like to connect with one or more members from pool with for Tuesday, Thursday or both. I live in near the Cordova Bay area, or who could go through it Bay & Fernwood. without going too far out of their way, to arrange mutual car pooling. [email protected] (778)689-0911 I am open to a regular arrangement with one person or (250)590-9990 connecting with a few people I could call on in rotation when a ride is needed. Thank you very much!
If either possibility interests you please contact me at Submitted by Cecilia Maldonado-Zapata either [email protected] or 250-480-5192 GHC Tuesday/Thursday Tenor
Submitted by Alison Miller ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** former, and hope to be current, GHC Tenor
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COMMUNITY MEMBERS’ LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS Birthings or passings, celebrations or sadnesses, travels or returns, promotions or projects, etc. If known please include choir community affiliations (ie GHC, HNC, etc.) and, if GHC, the night and section for the subject(s) and submitter of the item (if different).
A Passing: KATE ANDERSON
Through coincidence and sharing interests in two communities, yesterday I attended the memorial and spreading of ashes of Kate Anderson.
She was a graduate of Shivon & Denis' first Community choir Leadership Trainings program in 2014/5. She then joined the GHC as an Alto for the 2003 Fall and 2004 Spring seasons and subsequently moved to the HNC in its 2004 Fall season. Later she re-joined the GHC for several seasons between 2010 and 2012.
Kate who was well into her eighties, had a joyous playful heart, loved to sing and embraced the spiritual practice of Yoga.
Please know that Kate has returned home to the shores of Kootenay Lake, by the Yasodhara Ashram. Hopefully my (as normal, out of tune) sharing in the signing of Woyaya sufficiently carried on GHC's tradition of being there for its members.
Submitted by Dennis Paradine Former GHC Bass
** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** OPPORTUNITIES TO SING HIGH NOON CHOIR…. A DAYTIME COMMUNITY CHOIR ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** UPCOMING TAIZÉ SERVICES Join us for the Fall Session - here’s when, where and how The next three Downtown Churches Association monthly When: Tuesdays 12 noon – 1:30 pm services in the style of Taize are at St John the Divine Where: Church of Truth 111 Superior St. (James Bay) Anglican (Quadra and Mason) Fridays, October 21st and November 25th @ 6pm. Doors are open at 5:30. Music Our Fall Session starts Sept. 20 and runs ‘til Dec. 6 rehearsal at 5:15 in the Denson Lounge for the support New singers orientation on the 20th from 11:30 to Noon then choir. Come early if you would like the opportunity for extra sing until 1:30 singing!
This is a non-audition choir, all are welcome. Submitted by Liz Vickers former HNC alto
Submitted by Shivon Robinsong and Gloria Hansen ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** HNC Director and Registrar LAURENCE COLE, CCLT3 - 2006/7 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** * Director of PT Songlines, Pt. Townsend, WA, USA
VOICE & IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP Laurence is coming to Victoria, Friday Oct 21 - Sunday Oct with COCO LOVE ALCORN & ANNE SCHAEFER 23! All events are at the Church of Truth.
Saturday, September 24th 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (doors Friday Evening Singing, 6-10pm open at 12:45 PM) Saturday Grief Song Ceremony, 10am-10pm St. Paul’s United Church, 2410 Malaview Avenue, Sidney, Sunday Afternoon Singing, 2-4:30pm V8L 2G3 Cost $20 (payable in cash upon arrival) For those of you who don't have a facebook profile, you can also purchase workshop tickets here, All singers welcome store9323047.ecwid.com
Reserve space in the workshop by email: Please share this message with your singing friends! Thank [email protected] you! Reservations for the workshop are required Detailed descriptions and tickets on this Facebook page Submitted, and recommended highly, "workshop tickets" tab: by Denis Donnelly & Shivon Robinsong https://www.facebook.com/LaurenceInVictoria GHC Co-Directors
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Album release celebration for “Wonderland”
Saturday, September 24th 8:00 PM (doors open at 7:30 PM) St. Paul’s United Church, 2410 Malaview Avenue, Sidney V8L 2G3
Advance Tickets $20: - Tanners Books (Sidney) - Lyle’s Place (on Yates, Victoria) - online at brownpapertickets Door Tickets $25 (if available)
Submitted, and recommended highly, by Denis Donnelly & Shivon Robinsong GHC Co-Directors Submitted by Harley Lappin former GHC Bass
OPPORTUNITIES TO SING (cont.)
SOLFA SIGHT SINGING COURSES I took Level One of Kathryn's course and loved it and will Teacher: Kathryn Whitney now take Level Two. Kathryn is a delightful, energetic teacher, and you will never feel embarrassed as you learn to read and sing intervals Deep Peace Celtic Blessing through songs and games. Her handouts and optional Deep peace of the running wave to YOU assignments are really useful. Deep peace of the flowing air to YOU Deep peace of the silent stars to YOU http://vcm.bc.ca/programs/solfa-choir Deep peace of the quiet Earth to YOU
At the Victoria Conservatory of Music, Friday afternoons 2:00-3:30 Saturdays, starting October 1, 2016. Shoal Centre in Sidney
Submitted, and highly recommended, $6.00 drop-in by Mary-Wynne Ashford GHC Monday/Tuesday/Thursday Alto Poster
*********************** QUOTABLES *********************** I have the books “Shining Heart,” “Sharing Spirit” & “The Love Of Music.” Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not [email protected] have to be cruel to be tough. Do you know anyone that loves to sing spirituals & chants Franklin Delano Roosevelt 32nd US President that are full of beauty please forward this item. Namaste Editor’s Collection
**************************************************************** Submitted by Jewel Spooner CCLT3 - 2006/7 grad and former GHC Monday Soprano INVITATION to a WOMENS SONG CIRCLE ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** WORD OF MOUTH / RECOMMENDATIONS
DEAR SINGING FRIENDS, WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM CHOIR FRIENDS
We are so excited that Laurence Cole is coming to Victoria, The following is an extract from an email sent out by GHC Friday Oct 21 - Sunday Oct 23! All events are at the Church Soprano Katrina Pavlovsky to her personal contacts (such of Truth. as yours truly).
Friday Evening Singing, 6-10pm / Saturday Grief Song I am fundraising to go to Toronto to present a Ceremony, 10am-10pm / Sunday Afternoon Singing, 2- workshop on Chair Dance at the First National 4:30pm Symposium on Dance and Wellbeing. I am working with GoFundMe to achieve this. You can buy tickets online at: store9323047.ecwid.com Wishing you a good autumn. With warm wishes, Katrina Looking forward to singing with you! Please share this message with your singing friends! Thank Katrina has just returned to the choir and it occurred to me you! that some you will probably remember from the Fall 2007 to Spring 2009 seasons and might be open to helping her In joyful anticipation, along her way. For a great photo of her and more information about the chair dance and what she is trying to Recommended highly by Julia James achieve be sure to at least visit her GoFundMe page. GHC Tuesday Alto (and former Soprano) Recommended by Bill Hanson Editor’s Note GHC Bass etc. Full details on this event can be found in the Opportunities To Sing or Community Events ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** sections of this newsletter.
** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** WORD OF MOUTH / RECOMMENDATIONS (cont.) THE MISSING PIECE MEETS THE BIG O
From a friend who just moved to Montreal, a nice animation video about finding one self.
The Missing Piece Meets the Big O (not orgasm!), by the amazing Shel Silverstein. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af-jZUR3ua0
Enjoy,
Submitted by Claire Ebendinger GHC Monday Alto
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COMMUNITY NETWORKING
HeroWork… RENOVATING THE RAINBOW KITCHEN
Paul Latour and the HeroWork volunteer crew have completed the first of three weekends it will take to radically renovate the Rainbow Kitchen. A few more volunteers are needed to complete the job this weekend and next.
A Volunteer Call From Paul
Full Info on HeroWork
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN ELECTORAL REFORM?
As many of you probably are aware the federal government has formed a Special Committee on Electoral Reform. Since that is an interest of mine I have created a web site to present a new electoral system that I would like the committee and Canadians in general to consider.
I have submitted the proposal to the committee formally and sent information to each committee member directly
If you are interested in checking out the art of the possible regarding a new electoral reform idea feel free to visit www.AbsoluteRepresentation.ca
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
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COMMUNITY MEMBERS’ WEB SITES LEIGH BRUMWELL (GHC Choir) LEE MCLEOD (GHC Tuesday/Thursday Bass) http://www.jamesriverkitchens.com http://www.leemcleodcounselling.com
My employer, a locally owned business, has a cabinetry I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor whose practice showroom located at 508 Herald Street in Victoria. embodies values of relationship, harmony, and respect. James River Kitchens is a preferred Cambria Dealer for Your initial consultation is free. Quartz Stone Countertops. Please visit our website or call 778-265-0700. We create kitchens where memories ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** are made. BEATE FELKER, Soundings Soprano ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** http://www.yourcaringcompanion.vpweb.ca KIM WILLOUGHBY (GHC & Soundings Alto & Soloist) In-Home Companion Services - I created my own http://www.jamesbaycoffeeandbooks.com company after helping a friend care for her ailing mother. A beautiful friendship arose and I discovered my passion Sip a latte while you cruise the books at James Bay for caring for the elderly. For more information about me Coffee and Books, a GHC founding member’s and the great services I offer please visit my website or independently owned coffee shop, used book store, art call 250-686-4204(last in the newsletter NEW) gallery, music venue, workshop location, meeting place and scrabble hub. We foster community. All of our ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** coffees are organic fair-trade. See you soon, kim KATRINA PAVLOVSKY (GHC Soprano) ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** www.caredance.org ELKE COLE (former GHC Alto) Katrina is a Care Provider and a Dance/Movement http://www.elkecole.com Educator offering Chair Dance sessions as a series in facilities ranging from independent living to complex Houses that love you back: offers natural house design, care. A video of this program is available on Youtube. owner- builder support plus local and international For more information please call (250) 598-1846. workshops ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** DO YOU HAVE A PERSONAL SEPORA MAYIM (GHC member, alto) OR BUSINESS WEB SITE?
http://www.milmansisters.ca If you are a current or past member of any choir in our family of choirs and you have a web site feel free to MSI: Creative Therapies/ Healthy Living. My sister & I submit the URL plus a 50 word (or less) capsule are expressive arts therapists (with decades of description for inclusion in this section. Your listing will experience in mental health, geriatrics & chronic health be kept on file and 2 - 5 of them will be rotated through conditions). We work with people in their home to re- this section (in the order received) of the Choir ignite their creativity, bringing back purpose & meaning. Community Member’s Issue that goes out every second Healing by Doing. week. This will give your site periodic exposure to 1200+ people and offer readers different web sites to ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** check out each week.
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SERVING EACH OTHER
LIFE ENHANCEMENT FACILITATOR For adults who live with dementia, stroke, or other COMPUTERS REPAIRS AND MORE.... challenges. We go out – and we PLAY! make music, create art, look closely at the natural world, play My son Matt offers the following services: games... live in the moment. One man (101 years, has dementia) loves to play road hockey! and wants me to Computer Repair, Optimization, Security and learn how to play tunes on a keyboard!! Housekeeping Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 & Windows 8 Contact [email protected] or 778-977-5394. - Mac OSX 10.7 and later Hardware and software issues resolved. References available from the choir community. Viral Infections, Data Recovery, Hardware Upgrades and Migration of files to a new Submitted by MARY BURCHER computer. former GHC Tuesday Soprano & HNC alto Say Good-bye to your cable bill -- I can set up Set top box. ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** I also sell lovely vintage sound systems. Bring your music to life!!!. ALL AGES PIANO & GUITAR LESSONS FOR INDIVIDUALS & FAMILY GROUPS $40 per Hour at my home. $50 per Hour at your home. Doug Paterson, former GHC Bass and Director of the Harmonious Family Singers & Choir also teaches both Matt Hutton [email protected] 250-418-1322 piano and guitar and likes to create family bands so people play together at home as well as to provide Submitted by Gloria Hansen individual instruction. GHC Adim Asst & HNC Registrar
For information call Doug at 250-385-SING (7464) *********************** QUOTABLES *********************** Submitted by Doug Paterson Love is a friendship set to music. former GHC Bass, CCLT5 - 2008 E. Joseph Cossman Editor’s Collection ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ****************************************************************
FREE STUFF
FREE PIANO
Kimball Upright Grand Piano Quarterstone Oak with Oak Motif on Front
No Charge
Must go before October 6.
Call Cathy: 250.896.8317
Submitted by Shivon Robinsong GHC & HNC Director
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COMMUNITY MARKET PLACE
BLUEBERRY BUSH (+) FOR SALE: Also 5 ft aluminum ladder, electric lawn mower, outdoor extension cord -, 2 gardening hoses,$20 each. Large blueberry bush in pot - $20 obo. Email Pamela at
Submitted by Pamela Vine SEWING MACHINE AND MORE FOR SALE: former GHC and Soundings Soprano
Corona sewing machine, $50 obo; ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** EMPLOYMENT WANTED
LANDSCAPING – DIRTY BOOTS STYLE COMPUTER REPAIRS
My son Ben and his partner Samantha (aka Sam) are All computer issues can be resolved: hoping to help you with your garden … A slow and unresponsive computer, Annoying popups, malware ads, phishing attacks and We are a mobile landscape company able to virus threats, serve you in most areas of the CRD” (some Tuning of anti-virus and malware programs, travel time might be invoiced). Wireless access issues & forgotten passwords, Computer won't start or shuts down unexpectedly, Fall clean-up & hauling…We get down and dirty Email problems such as send failures, bounce-backs, to pull weeds and prep your garden Important file and Digital picture backups, Install and update software (programs). We are friendly & trustworthy team of two dedicated making your garden great. I upgrade computers/components, build new ones, I sell new pre-installed computers, Regular yard maintenance available, or a one Restore Windows on your hard drive, time job, to bring your dream alive. Sell new hardward such as flat screen montiors, back-up drives, "Your work is excellent and your prices Improve computer performance by adding RAM-Memory are reasonable." And I solve mysterious problems hard to explain! - Linda Carlson, GHC Thursday Alto 16 years experience with computer repair And 40 years business experience Our Landscape practices are organic and Call: 250-472-0530 - Text: 250-889-5333 sustainable. Email: [email protected]
Free consultations Submitted by Chris Wakefield Soundings Baritone for 12 years! More Info *********************** QUOTABLES *********************** Sam & Ben can be reached Music is the vernacular of the human soul. at [email protected] or 250-508-8791 Geoffrey Latham Submitted by Bill Hanson Multi-night GHC Bass etc. Editor’s Collection
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ACCOMMODATION WANTED SHORT TERM SPRING/SUMMER RENTAL EXPERIENCED HOUSE SITTER AVAILABLE AVAILABLE I have been a home-owner most of my life; have just Furnished home with ocean view for rent in Dean Park, sold my house, and am looking for opportunities to North Saanich. The home will be available mid-April house-sit in Victoria or near-by areas, starting Oct 15. through August, 2017. (possibly Oct 1st) I am reliable and responsible, and would treat your home as if it was my own. I'm an avid Near Panorama Recreation centre. Lovely home with gardener, so would enjoy taking care of your plants and large east facing windows across the front of the house. garden. I would prefer long-term, but would also be open Kitchen, baths and flooring all recently updated. Two to short-term. You can contact me at (250) 727-7401, or bedrooms available (we'll be using the third bedroom for by email
Submitted by Pat Bottrell SEEKING WINTER Monday night Soprano HOUSE / PET SITTING OPPORTUNITY
** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Mature, responsible self-employed woman in late 30's looking for winter house / pet-sitting opportunity. I have HOUSE SIT OR RENTAL many glowing references, am exceptionally clean and Wanted for September through December LOVE animals. 3-6 month term preferred.
A friend of ours is looking for accommodation in Victoria Please call me at 250-884-9303. and would like to share this about himself: Submitted by Tracy Budy I am a single, active senior looking for a house, suite, GHC Tuesday Tenor apartment, condo, or carriage house, to house-sit or rent from September through December. I am a ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** retired Band Director and Music Teacher for 30 years in Shuswap School District and the International WINTER ACCOMMODATION WANTED School of Kenya. I live a very quiet lifestyle, am a non-smoker, with no pets. I am looking for a place to house sit close to downtown Victoria (James Bay/ Cook St if possible) for several I have references from two GHC members and 3 month ins the winter. I am a mature 65+, Kootenay home home owners I have rented form in the area. owner, past university adjunct faculty, who has previously rented in James Bay and have good Please contact me at: [email protected] or 778 references. Let me know your plans and we can see 967 3058 Thanks, Brian MacPherson what we can work out.
For a reference from Sue & Doug please call 250 385 [email protected] 4499 Submitted by Jan Inglis Submitted by Sue Hellard & Doug Paterson, HNC soprano former GHC Alto & Bass. ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **
COMMUNITY EVENTS Now To Next Weekend (Sep 24) (Sep 24)
VOICE & IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP THE MERRY MCKENTYS with COCO LOVE ALCORN & ANNE SCHAEFER Farm tour, potluck dinner and Contra Dance till-you- drop Saturday, September 24th 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (doors open at 12:45 PM) Join us for a farmtastic evening at Bullock Lake Farm on St. Paul’s United Church, 2410 Malaview Avenue, Salt Spring Island for a farm tour, potluck dinner and Sidney, V8L 2G3 Contra Dance till-you-drop with our favorite coastal old- timey band, The Merry McKentys! Cost $20 (payable in cash upon arrival) All singers welcome A seven-piece family band of five brothers, one sister, a dad, three fiddles, a guitar, a mandolin, a banjo, and Reserve space in the workshop by email: accordion, they make a big sound playing cheerful tunes [email protected] with little pretension and big grins. Reservations for the workshop are required Saturday September 24, 4:00PM Farm tour, 5:30PM Submitted by Denis Donnelly Potluck - bring a dish to share and utensils, 7:00PM GHC & Soundings Director Contra Dance.
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(Sep 24) Tickets $13 advance / $15 at the door.
COCO LOVE ALCORN Submitted by Maria McKenty in Concert with special guests GHC Tuesday/Thursday Soprano ANNE SCHAEFER & the COLLECTIVE ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Album release celebration for “Wonderland” (Sep 24) Saturday, September 24th, 8:00 PM (doors open at 7:30 PM) at TEILHARD FOR OUR TIMES: CONSCIOUSNESS, EVOLUTION, St. Paul’s United Church, 2410 Malaview Avenue, AND OUR PLANETARY FATE Sidney V8L 2G3
Advance Tickets $20: Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault's talk will embrace new - Tanners Books (Sidney) evolutionary ground as she makes more accessible the - Lyle’s Place (on Yates, Victoria) mystical and visionary thinking of Teilhard de Chardin - online at brownpapertickets and his contribution to ecology. Throughout the talk Cynthia will balance teaching with some contemplative Door Tickets $25 (if available) and embodied practice.
Submitted by Denis Donnelly University of Victoria GHC & Soundings Director David Turpin Building Room A120 Saturday September 24th 4 - 6pm *********************** QUOTABLES *********************** Free: Donations gratefully received.
Where words fail, music speaks. For more information email [email protected], phone 250-472-4159 Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) Or visit: www.contemplative.org Danish short-story writer, poet Submitted by Liz Vickers Editor’s Collection former GHC alto
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COMMUNITY EVENTS Now To Next Weekend (cont.)
(Sep 24 & 25 + Oct 1, 2, 8, 9, etc.) TEA LEAF READINGS Saturdays & Sundays 2 - 4 pm, at James Bay Coffee and Books 143 Menzies St, Victoria BC see map Film: THE MUSIC OF STRANGERS: $30 for 30 minutes YO-YO MA AND THE SILK ROAD ENSEMBLE $45 for 45 minutes http://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx? Gift Certificates Available for Tea Leaf Readings PageID=1005&MovieID=1220
Our Readers have done 100s of Tea Leaf Readings. Warm, At Cinecenta (UVic) Sept 26, 27, and 28 at 7:00 (only) insightful and intuitive, they bring a wealth of life experience to every Tea Cup Trailer reading. > Walk in for readings through the shop or book an Submitted by Thomas Ovanin appointment by calling: GHC & HNC Bass
James Bay Coffee & Books 250 386-4700 Editor’s Note or emailing [email protected] I’ll be there on the 28th…it will be grrrrrreat!
James Bay Coffee and Books is a family friendly, zero ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** alcohol, community event where you can feel comfortable to come on your own or with friends. (Sep 28 + Oct 5, 12, 19, etc.)
For more information James Bay Coffee & Books http://www.jamesbaycoffeeandbooks.com BLUEGRASS JAM CIRCLE
Submitted by Kim E. Willoughby Come to play in a relaxed, funky bookshop atmosphere; or GHC & Soundings Alto and When I Sing Soloist come to listen while you browse the books, have dinner, sip coffee, play Scrabble..... ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Every Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm (Sep 25 + Oct 2, 9, 16, etc.) James Bay Coffee and Books 143 Menzies St. Victoria SUNDAY AFTERNOON BC.is a family friendly, zero alcohol, community event SACRED WRITING CIRCLES ARE BACK! where you can feel comfortable to come on your own or with friends. with Junie Swadron, Psychotherapist and Writing Coach for 22 years For more information: http://www.jamesbaycoffeeandbooks.com The afternoon is about sharing from our hearts, it’s laughter, it’s friendship. It’s learning to stop judging our Submitted by Kim E. Willoughby work, it’s sipping tea. It’s finding our voice and feeling safe GHC & Soundings Alto and When I Sing Soloist to speak our words out loud. It’s about being authentic and kind. It’s about music and moving our bodies during the *********************** QUOTABLES *********************** break. It’s about creativity and It’s about catharsis allowing the writing to become our wise teacher. It’s poetry and It’s This was written by a long time (since childhood) friend prose. It is short stories and drawings that we write from. of mine who is also my astral twin (we share exactly the same birthday ... day, month and year). I really liked it In short It’s a love fest both on and off the page! and thought choir members would too .. . Every Sunday - 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. in James Bay To suffer without sadness, Contribution: $22.00 - Limited Space-Must Register To rejoice without exultation; To look on right doing without pride, For more Details and/or to register: And on wrong doing without anger; http://junieswadron.com/workshops/sunday-afternoon- writing-circles/ To see error without blame,... And loving perfection in all things. If I am to have goals in this life, Submitted by Junie Swadron, Let them be these. former GHC Alto
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(Sep 29) AUTHOR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM (Sep 30) for people writing books, blogs, plays, etc. with JUNIE SWADRON, CHAIR DANCE CLASSES Author, Playwright, Psychotherapist, Speaker With Katrina Pavlovsky, Dance/Movement Educator
Are you dreaming of becoming a published author and don’t I am offering one more free class on September 30, 2016 know where to begin? Or are you writing another book and from 3 to 4 p.m., at Goward House, located at 2495 Arbutus you feel like you just can’t get to the finished product on Road. your own? Call (250) 477-4401 to register. A 10 week program designed to honour you and the book you are writing. You will engage with a small group of like- Chair dance is great for everyone, especially for those with minded writers, expertly led by Junie Swadron, a balance and mobility challenges. The classes are a compassionate and skilled facilitator with over 20 years as combination of modern dance, creative dance and yoga. a writing coach and mentor. Come dance!
Thursday evenings for 10 weeks www.caredance.org Begins September 29th, 6:15 – 8:45 pm $397.00 payment - plan available Wishing you a good autumn. Best wishes, Full details: Web Site Submitted by Katrina Pavlovsky Eventbrite (including testimonials) Former GHC Tuesday/Thursday Soprano
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Submitted by Junie Swadron (Sep 30 & Oct 1) Former GHC Alto BY MY OWN HEART AND HAND ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** A basics in home funerals workshop –
(Sep 30) September 30 & October 1, 2016
RICK SCOTT IN CONCERT Friday evening 7-9 pm -- documentary and discussion on IN THE CHAPEL OF PROVIDENCE FARM home funerals. Saturday 9:30 am-4 pm -- timeline, required paperwork, hands-on deathcare (washing, This just came in from Val Hennel, wife and manager, of dressing, moving, cooling, shrouding). Rick Scott who was the guest artist for the GHC’s June 2015 concerts. See http://beyonds.ca/Journeying/bmohah.html for more information. It may be a bit far afield but thought GHCs might like to know that Rick will perform an intimate Contact us at [email protected] if you are interested. concert for big folks in the lovely Chapel at Please share this information with anyone who might be Providence Farm on Friday Sept 30 at 7 pm. interested.
Info at Submitted by Pashta MaryMoon, https://providencefarm.wildapricot.org/event- ex-GHC tenor, HNC tenor 2335650 , tix $15 advance or at the door.
Those of you who have experienced a Rick Scott performance know that whether he is performing for big or little folks (or both simultaneously) he is grrrrrrrrreat! If you haven’t been blessed with such experience… get a Youtube taste here.
In this age of wheels Providence Farm (1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan) is just a little way over the hill and down in the next valley. (Map)
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC multi-night Bass
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AFRICAN SPIRIT NIGHT, CAREER CLARITY MINI-RETREAT DINNER and DANCE, Do you feel stuck in a career or business that doesn’t fit? In celebration of Canada Culture Days: Are you longing to find a career that energizes and inspires you? Then treat yourself to “Career Clarity Mini- Since it is the Nigerian (Oct 1st), Guinean (2nd) & Retreat” in Victoria! Join career clarity coach, Julia Lesotho (4th) Independence Days, we will be exploring James and learn how to envision your fulfilling career, these amazing access your innate strengths and release the fears that West African Country: Food, Music, Gathering and are stopping you. Walk away empowered to pursue your more... fulfilling career!
Come along for a very entertaining evening, Buffet, Saturday, October 1, 1:30pm-5:00pm Dance, and items for sale. Fee: $35 (early bird special) / $45 (after September 5)
Oct. 1st For more information and to sign up contact me at at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. 778-433-5558, [email protected], or visit: http://juliajames.ca/programs Free Drumming workshop at 5 PM, African Spirit Night: Dinner & Dance, 7:30 PM ($20) Submitted by Julia James GHC former & future Alto & Soprano Facebook page & poster ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Submitted by Claire Ebendinger Monday soprano
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COMMUNITY EVENTS COMING WEEKS (Oct. 3rd on)
(Oct 7)
THANKSGIVING at: The Cook Street Village Activity Centre
Bring your family and friends and join us for a traditional Thanksgiving meal: oven roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, honey glaze carrots, gravy, cranberry sauce and dessert, with tea and/or coffee.
Stage entertainment will begin at 1:30 p.m. Music Bingo Provided by Ron Smith. Test your recollection of various genres of music and musicians. Fun for all ages as he will cover a broad range of eras!
Tickets available now - until Tuesday October 4th, 2016. Get your tickets early to ensure you are part of this great feast
Poster
October 7th $15 Members and $18 Non-Members
Submitted by Carol Turnbull former GHC Tuesday Soprano
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(Oct 16 to Nov 6) SPIRALS OF CHANGE: FILMS FROM THE PARLOUR ~ (4Ds) A workshop for women in life changes to explore, play and DOCUMENTARIES AND DISCUSSION ON DYING AND create in community. DEATH
If you are experiencing a life transition… Films from the Parlour group meets on the 3rd Friday If you would like to connect with other women to evening of each month to watch a documentary related to explore new perspectives… the issues of 'end of life', dying and post-death options; and If you are curious about using a range of creative discuss our wishes, concerns, etc., as well as the changes tools to inspire you, such as art, sound, yoga, and happening in our culture and medical system around pan- guided visualization… death issues.
Come join us in a transformative experience! Together we Contact Pashta MaryMoon for further information -- will tap into our courage, self-compassion and self- [email protected] or 250-383-4065. expression. Take away new insights, tools and a sense of renewal to actively engage with your daily life. Submitted by Pashta MaryMoon ex GHC tenor, now HNC tenor 4 Sundays, October 16-November 6, 1-3 pm. 941 Kings Road ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** $120 early bird; $160 after October 5. For more information: (Oct 21 & Nov 25) [email protected]; www.ariadnewellness.com/upcoming-workshops; UPCOMING TAIZÉ SERVICES - 250-893- 8335. The next three Downtown Churches Association monthly Submitted by Ariadne Patsiopoulos services in the style of Taize are at St John the Divine Former GHC Tuesday Alto Anglican (Quadra and Mason) Fridays, September 16th, October 21st and November 25th @ 6pm. Doors are open ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** at 5:30. Music rehearsal at 5:15 in the Denson Lounge for (Oct 21 to 23) the support choir. Come early if you would like the opportunity for extra singing! SING WITH LAURENCE COLE Dear singing friends, Submitted by Liz Vickers former HNC alto We are so excited that Laurence Cole is coming to Victoria, Friday Oct 21 - Sunday Oct 23! All events are at the Church of Truth. Friday Evening Singing, 6-10pm / Saturday Grief Song Ceremony, 10am-10pm / Sunday Afternoon Singing, 2- 4:30pm
Weekend Schedule
For detailed description and tickets on this facebook page "workshop tickets" (see tab)
For those of you who don't have a facebook profile, you can also purchase workshop tickets online here,
Looking forward to singing with you!
Please share this message with your singing friends! Thank you!
In joyful anticipation,
Submitted by Julia James GHC Alto on hiatus
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COMMUNITY EVENTS COMING WEEKS (Oct. 3rd on cont.)
(Oct 28) (Oct 29)
HALLOWEEN DANCE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at: The Cook Street Village Activity Centre at: The Cook Street Village Activity Centre
Come join the fun of dressing up in your favourite Special Movie Matinee: The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Hallowe'en costume. Our annual Monster Mash Theme Get your tickets early as this is sure to be a popular dance will be sure to have you rattling your bones and event. shrieking with laughter on our dance floor. Tickets include admission, DJ music, buffet snacks and A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an beverages, and door prizes. Don’t miss out on the isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre haunting fun – get your tickets early. residence of Dr. Frank-N-Further.
Poster Enjoy the movie, popcorn and a beverage for just $3!
Tickets $5 Members and $8 Non-Members Poster
Submitted by Carol Turnbull What to Bring to the Rocky Horror Picture Show ! former GHC Tuesday Soprano 1. Bubbles (instead of rice) 2. Newspapers 3. Flashlights 4. Rubber gloves 5. Noisemakers 6. More bubbles! (instead of confetti/rice please) 7. Toilet paper 8. Toast 9. Party hat 10. Bell 11. Cards Please ask for a list at Reception which will include the "cues" on when to use. Members and Non-Members $3
Submitted by Carol Turnbull former GHC Tuesday Soprano
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JUST FOR FUN A reward of laughter for reading this far
LITTLE CHUCKLES Submitted by Jackie Kyle-Kelly GHC Tuesday Soprano
Editor’s Note Try to look at these without smiling. Go ahead try. Betcha can’t!
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