An Affair to Remember Special Guests

Holiday Gala

Peter Liu and The Pollcats December 2, 2018

Sala San Marco Event and Conference Centre

Photo by: John Read Photography

On behalf of Canadian Showtime Chorus, welcome to our Holiday Gala and thank you for making this evening a success.

We are thrilled to introduce our new internationally acclaimed Director, Joe Connelly.

It has been a great pleasure to work with our team of dedicated and professional women that have so much experience and talent. This was a labour of love for our members and volunteers who poured their time, energy and enthusiasm into creating this special event.

A special thank you to Pierre Lemieux for honouring us as our Master of Ceremonies.

Tonight, enjoy ‘An Affair to Remember’, with some of the music of a bygone era and familiar melodies of the Holiday Season

Nancy Mantle, Aliza Gauzas, CSC Team Coordinator Holiday Gala Coordinator

Our Director Joe Connelly is an experienced director in both Sweet Adelines International (SAI) and Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). He directed Toast of Tampa Chorus (SAI) for 6 years, winning three Regional Contests, and ranking 4th and 5th on the International stage.

He later directed the Southern Gateway Chorus (BHS) for 5 years, winning the District Championship three times and placing in the top 10 at International. Joe became a Master Director 600 in 2002.

Joe travels worldwide as a professional chorus and quartet vocal performance coach and is a BHS competition judge. As a lead singer in many quartets, Joe earned four BHS International gold medals (Interstate Rivals, Keepsake, Platinum and Old School) and continues to perform. Joe brings positivity, passion, experience, knowledge and contagious energy to Canadian Showtime Chorus. As a sought-after coach, he has helped good choruses become great ones; achieving not only top 10 status at the International level but also earning the ultimate title of World Champion!

Joe has been affiliated with SAI for 35 years. He has been a member of the Canadian Showtime Chorus coaching team since 2012 and accepted the position of musical director in May, 2018.

Our Chorus Canadian Showtime Chorus is a competitive women’s singing group, specializing in 4-part a cappella singing in the barbershop style. Our modern art form has been referred to as “the blackbelt of a cappella singing”, by the producer of the Pitch Perfect Trilogy, and a cappella guru Deke Sharon.

The Chorus was formed in 1982, “to pursue musical excellence in the art of barbershop of four-part harmony singing” and to share the joy of music genre through public performances. A charter member of Sweet Adelines International (SAI), Canadian Showtime Chorus ranks in the top 16 of more than 500 choruses world wide and is the current 2018 Lake Ontario Region 16 Chorus Champions.

As champions, our chorus will represent the region at the International competition in New Orleans in September 2019. In preparation, Director Joe Connelly, along with his accomplished in-house Music and Visual Teams, design each weekly rehearsal to both teach and inspire individuals to higher levels of personal excellence in singing and performance. Our rehearsals are augmented by periodic sessions with internationally recognized coaches. This combination of training and coaching helps the Chorus achieve progressively higher skills and levels with each competition and public performance. The journey to the international stage is exciting and we intend to put an epic performance on stage that will make our region, our community and our city proud !

Donations

We gratefully acknowledge and extend special thanks to the many individuals and corporate citizens whose generous contributions to the Auction and

Raffle prizes have made this Gala an overwhelming success.

Absolute Comedy Leon’s Furniture Store Art By Chantal Dupuis Let’s Dance Ottawa Ltd. Big Rig Kitchen & Brewery Linda Hay Hypnosis Brown’s Independent Grocer Stittsville Loch March Golf & Country Club Capital City Luggage Mags Garage Cathi’s Colour Specialist Merio’s Hair Design Chez Lam Vietnamese Restaurant Michael and J.D. Crowe Club EG (Executive Golf) Muriel Dombret Clothing Store Cora’s Restaurant National Arts Centre Dan Ruest Ottawa Biplane Adventures Davidson’s Jewellers Ottawa REDBLACKS Dovercourt Recreation Centre Ottawa Sports & Entertainment East Side Mario’s Phresh Men’s Salon Family Chiropractic Centre Petit Bill’s Bistro Fine Fitness Rivermead Golf Club Flower Rainbow Floral Design Studio Rockcliffe Flying Club Foster’s Sport Centre Royal Canadian Mint IDA Pharmacy Stittsville Shoppers Drug Mart Stittsville Jerome Photographer Skin Deep Ottawa Esthetic Spa Kanata Orthopedic Physiotherapy Clinic SUPERVACS Sales and Service Landmark Cinemas The Table Vegetarian Restaurant Three Wild Women

We also gratefully acknowledge donations from our members.

Ann Higgs Donna Thomsen Erica Hills Heather Chilvers Jo-Anne Ward Margaret Matheson

Nancy Lambrechts Pat Neuman Susan Cooper

Special guests

Peter liu And The pollcats

Peter Liu and the Pollcats are thrilled to perform their energetic interpretations of the music of the Golden Age of Jazz. They are the founders of the annual Ottawa SwingFest held at the Canadian War Museum, and they play regularly for swing lovers across Ottawa and beyond. With his warm presence, clear voice, and dynamic phrasing, Peter Liu is one of the leading jazz vocalists in the National Capital Region, with a steadily rising profile. He is joined by some of the finest jazz musicians in Ottawa: Scott Poll (clarinet/sax), Peter Turner (trombone), Yves Laroche (piano), Magnus Paulson (guitar), Alex Mastronardi (bass), and Steve Gallant (drums). Channeling the thrilling energy and irresistible groove of the swing era, Peter Liu and the Pollcats are known for inspiring excitement and joy in both listeners and dancers. Across the world, swing dancing has enjoyed growing popularity again, as people rediscover its charms, satisfying a craving for a simpler time of joy, connection, and freedom of expression.

3715 McBean Street. Richmond (613) 838 - 5077 [email protected]

770 Broadview Avenue, Suite 102, Ottawa (613) 727 - 1888 [email protected]

60 Colonnade Road, Ottawa (613) 723 - 6592 www.letsdanceottawa.com

277 Richmond Road, Westboro (613) 722 - 4532 www.richmondbeautysalon.ca

Master of Ceremonies

Pierre Lemieux graduated from Royal Military College and served in the Canadian Forces for 20 years, retiring as a Lieutenant-Colonel. He worked in the high-tech sector in Ottawa before becoming an independent Project Manager Professional. Pierre served 10 years as a federal Member of Parliament and has been nominated to run again in the 2019 General Election.

Pierre, a devoted barbershop fan, and Audrey, a member of Canadian Showtime Chorus, are owners of their consulting company, Mediatrix Services. They are the proud parents of five, with three of their daughters getting married within a year. This certainly gives new meaning to “Parents of the Bride(s)!

Canadian Showtime Chorus An Affair to Remember

Tonight, join us on our musical journey and enjoy a unique experience covering the arts with music, song and dance from Canadian Showtime Chorus. Get set to enjoy a performance of a cappella in the barbershop harmony style from the full complement of singers to quartets. Our grand finale features the chorus, the full band and a variety of swing dancers from two of Ottawa’s renowned dance schools.

Evening Program

6:30 Grand Foyer Casino Games and Cash Bar Entertainment by the Pollcats Trio 7:15 Grand Entry to the Ballroom 7:30 Welcome Master of Ceremonies First Auction 7:45 Refreshments are served 8:00 Performance by Canadian Showtime Chorus, presenting our Holiday Chorus 8:45 Peter Liu and the Pollcats Casino games reopen 9:00 Dance lesson with Side Street Swing 9:30 Dessert is served Complimentary pop, coffee & tea station Enjoy the music, games and dancing 10:30 Casino Grand Live Auction

& Dance the Night Away…

Meet Your Dealers! Your Pit Boss: Daniel Burroughs, Danbi Casino & Crew

Your Volunteer Dealers: J.J. Clarke Julie Sykes Stephanie Turpin Marilyn MacGregor Erica Hills Michael Boekhoven Paul Boucher Jim Mantle Larry Martens Lise Martens Patrick Wieczorek Nicole Wieczorek Carol Railer Christine Dunn John Chilvers Heather Chilvers Kelly Edwards Collette Ouimet Janet Hockey Kathleen Hickey Don Millar Dinesh Thashavar Jeff Pinhey Pauline Coathrup Shannon Goodwin

Money Rules & the Fantastic Live Auctions Enjoy the casino games with us tonight and please be patient with our volunteer dealers! There is something for everyone from black jack, roulette, crown and anchor and a horse race game.

Every guest has received a raffle ticket and $100,000 of play money (value of $10.00 in real money) to start the evening. TRADE NOW WITH OUR CASHIERS TO BE READY FOR THE AUCTION

According to Casino Licensing and House Rules, no real money can be used in the Hall tonight for the games or for bidding on items at the Auction. Just exchange your

CND dollars for Play money (instead of chips) with our Cashiers.

The first auction will take place as you enter the Grand Hall. Draws for great prizes will be held through the evening so keep your raffle tickets handy.

Items are valued from $5 to $800, do be prepared; and have $$$ on hand. An item could easily go from $500,000 - $8 Million with our play money.

What is the $$$ Value? Trade $10.00 real with cashiers and get another $100,000. Trade $50.00 real for $500,000 & more raffle tickets for greater chances at the draws. Support CSC and trade $100 for 1 Million play money with a bonus of 20 raffle tickets. $500.00 for 5 Million play money….etc. The Rules: Once the Auctioneer starts the bidding on an item you will be unable to exchange any money. BUT if you do not have enough during the bid, keep raising and ask for help from your family and friends or pool your money together. Quickly trade in for the next item on the bidding block. You must have enough play money in your hand at the end of the bid to pay the auctioneer for your item or the bid is not final.

Please note: For your convenience cash or debit is accepted to trade in for play money. All auction purchases are final and play money cannot be returned or exchanged.

Get ready for the fun, stay in the games, join the auctions for amazing items and we hope you win some fabulous prizes!

Welcoming our newest chorus songbirds with their Chorus Connections!

Will you be next?

Canadian Showtime Chorus Members

Tenor: Coathup, Pauline Kelly, Grace Leat, Mary Malloy, Ruth Pinkney, Debbie Porteous, Kaeli Sykes, Julie Webb, Shirley

Lead: Axworthy, Anne Belanger-Martens, Lise Brazeau, Sylvette Carney, Alieen * Cooper, Susan Crowe, JD * Dogan Hoca, Filiz Douglas, Carol Gauzas, Aliza Gravel, Genevieve * Haycock, Wendy Hockey, Janet Keefe-Boddis, Vivian Laham, Sarah Lakman, Maria Linttell, Suzanne * Matheson, Margaret Mazur, Samantha Mroue, Zeinab * Neuman, Pat Nicholls, Gail Noecker, Nancy O’Connor, Lynda Ouellet, Colette Prokoptsova, Vita Railer, Carol * Regimbal, Thea Reid, Donna Ritchie, Christine Rowat, Linda Roy, Jaqueline Scalzo, Santina * Shanefield, Danielle Thomsen, Donna Wahl, Valerie Wieczorek, Nicole *

* = front row dancers

Canadian Showtime Chorus Members

Baritone: Bouchard, Gloria Buhr, Jennifer Cadman, Janet Chivers, Nancy Dunn, Christine Eckland, Doris Edwards, Kelly * Elman, Elena Ethier, Danielle Higgs, Ann Lambrechts, Nancy Lemieux, Audrey * Mantle, Nancy McConkey, Catherine Porteous, Wendy * Poyner, Marian Redshaw, Mardi Turpin, Stephanie

Bass: Boekhoven, Belinda Campion, Ellie Chilvers, Heather Chupick, Brenda Crete, Lynn Dean, Marie Dinsdale, Dianne Dubue, Carol Eldred, Louise Gibbs, Liz Goodwin, Shannon Griffin, Carole Hall, Wendy Henault, RuthAnne Hickey, Kathleen * Hills, Erica * Hyland, Lorna Lefebvre, Ruby MacGregor, Marilyn McEwen, Nora Miller, Alynne Moorcroft, Linda Pakenham, Maria Shearon, Joan Tario, Sandra Ward, Jo-Anne Winterstein, Karen *

* = front row dancers

Holiday Chorus

We are pleased to welcome the following women who rehearsed with us throughout November and joined us on stage tonight.

Tenor: Casey Asselin, Vanessa Echlin Lead: Anne Berendson, Suzanne Buttemer, Connie Carnegie, Rebekka Lee, Monica Poirier, Carolyn Thompson Baritone: Barb Asselin, Elisabeth Boekhoven, Mary Connelly, Vicky Kyriaco, Leanne MacDonald Bass: Jamie Asselin, Chantal Dupuis, Laura Lobay

Canadian Showtime Chorus

Chorus Program Team: Director: Joe Connelly Assistant Directors: Nora McEwen Aileen Carney Julie Sykes Chorus Program Coordinator: Belinda Boekhoven Visual Team Leads: Erica Hills JD Crowe Show Production Team: Christine Dunn Liz Gibbs Management Team: Team Coordinator: Nancy Mantle Finance: Danielle Ethier Communications: Donna Reid Public Relations: Karen Winterstein Jennifer Buhr Membership: Kelly Edwards Ruth Malloy House Services: Carol Railer Fundraising: Carol Dubue Brenda Chupick

Holiday Gala Committee

Gala Coordinators : Aliza Gauzas – Chair

Vivian Keefe-Boddis Danielle Shanefield Donna Thomsen

Advertising ( program ) : Valerie Wahl Mardi Redshaw Auction Team Coordinator : Pat Neuman Casino Coordinators : Lorna Hyland Ruby Lefebvre Centerpiece & Floral Design : Maria Lakman Pat Neuman Vita Prokoptsova Sergey Plotnikov Graphics Poster & Program Design : Samantha Mazur Gala Financial Team : Danielle Either Grace Kelly Dresch Alynne Miller Prizes & Live Auction : Santina Scalzo Wendy Haycock Audrey Lemieux Sylvette Brazeau Brenda Chupick Public Relations & Social Media : Susan Cooper Nancy Lambrechts Audrey Lemieux Swing Liaison : Genevieve Gravel Ticket Reservations & Seating : Maria Pakenham Louise Eldred

… A huge thanks to others not mentioned here who generously gave of their time.

Thank you all for coming!

Canadian Showtime Chorus extends special thanks to Sala San Marco; Tony Zaconni, owner, Chef Ozzie Osman, Chef Giovanni Russo, the Catering Services and the exceptional staff !

Save the date for the Annual Holiday Gala next December 1st, 2019!