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COMMUNITY ISSUE OF THE GHC, HNC, SOUNDINGS & CCLT
CHOIR COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER<><><><><><><><><><><> QUICK REMINDERS! <><><><><><><><><><><>
All events below are also listed in detail on our Choir Life Calendar
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GHC CHOIR SECTIONALS Altos & Basses Apr 28 & 29 + May 1 ~ Sopranos & Tenors May 5, 6 & 8
Details in the Opportunities To Sing section
POWER OF HOPE CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Camp Dates - July 7 – 14 and July 17-24) - Cortes Island
Details in the COMMUNITY EVENTS section
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including last week’s Choir Community Issue please go to: http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/community-info/newsletters.php
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SPECIAL NOTES!!!!GHC TUESDAY SINGERS PLEASE NOTE!!!!
Please do not bring any snacks with nuts or peanuts to choir on Tuesdays, as one of our members is severely allergic. Just the smell of nuts/peanuts on your breath can quickly trigger a deadly anaphylactic reaction. Thanks for helping make it possible for this member to join us at choir.
AN EXTRA SPECIAL NOTE
HONOURING ANDREW
Last season Andrew Kielbowicz reluctantly resigned for health reasons after 12 years as volunteer choir photographer.
He has been a professional photographer, and photography teacher, for many years and has a large body of excellent work, some of which can be seen on his web site. While his work for the choir is a small part of that body of work his documenting of 12 years’ worth of concerts has created a large number of choir photos.
In his early years as choir photographer he would post the photos from each concert on his site and I would post a link to them on our web site. Each concert collection would remain on his site for a year or two and then be rotated off in favour of more recent concert photos. As a result we have never had a complete collection of his choir work accessible to us from our site’s Choir Life: Choir Photos page. That is about to change!
As he was approaching his retirement he gifted his complete catalogue of GHC photos to the choir and I have been gradually posting them on our site. Time permitting I hope to have all of them posted and accessible from our Choir Life: Choir Photos page within the next few weeks. Each concert collection I post will be announced in the newsletter.
As the rest of this season progresses we will be honouring Andrew by continuing the series of Community Issue displays of his photos that we started last season. The first such display for this season can be found below.
COMMUNITY MEMBER’S SUBMISSIONS
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by the GHC of whatever that item offers. The responsibility for each itemrests with the person named in the item’s “Submitted by…” line,
More information on responsibility----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Using Our Newsletters Submission Guidelines Sections You Can Submit Items To
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OPPORTUNITIES TO SINGCHOIR SECTIONAL SCHEDULE
There will be Alto and Bass sectionals all three nights next week (April 28 & 29 + May 1) starting at 6.45. Please be there a bit before then so we can warm up early and be singing repertoire starting right on time
The following week (May 5, 6 & 8) will be the Soprano and Tenor sections' turn.
If you are so solid in your parts that you don’t need a sectional please come anyway to be the vocal wind under your section mates’ wings.
Home sectionals & Cross Sectionals can, of course, happen anytime anyone wants to host one.
For more information about sectionals and hosting them please click here. ~ Shivon & Denis
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FAMILY CAREGIVER WEEK SWAT
Friday afternoon, May 9, 1:45 at Government House, Rockland Ave.
We have been invited to sing at a celebration event at Government House on Friday, May 9th in honor of Family Caregiver Week. The Caregiver Tea starts with a formal program at 2 PM, and entertainment approx. at 2:20 2:30.
Please meet at 1:45 for a quick warm-up and run through of songs. Exact meeting place TBA.
The audience will be family caregivers family members and friends who are caring because of disease disability or aging, and the event is to recognize, thank, and celebrate their gift of caring.
Our 2-3 songs will be announced soon. Some possibilities:
Hallelujah (Where the River Runs Dry)
How Could Anyone Ever Tell You (It's in our core songs, words only) We will sing this at choir next week.
Every Road Leads Home.
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CUVIC CONFERENCE SWAT
Tuesday night, May 20, at Farquhar Auditorium, UVIC
Note: Regular GHC at Church of Truth will be cancelled that night.
We have been invited to sing at the opening ceremonies for a UVIC global conference.
Details of CUVIC Conference at www.uvic.ca/cuvic2014
Following our singing, we will stay and listen to keynote speaker Stephen Lewis
Event starts at 7:30. Stay tuned for where and when we will meet to warm up. Either 6 or 6:30.Plenty of room for all current GHC singers.
We will be singing 5 or 6 songs, exact list TBA.Might include: When I Sing, Asimbonanga, Somewhere to Begin, One Voice, May it Be, Hallelujah
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VOICE THAT HEALS - A WORKSHOP (May 3)with Zoey Wren
Learn to open your voice with inspiring warm ups, embody the divine spirit you are through song and harmony, clear energy blockages and meditate with sacred chakra toning. Learn how to heal your voice and how to heal with your voice!
Zoey Wren is a Vancouver-based Vocal Coach and Inspirational Performer who writes music for meditation and well-being. She has produced 3 CDs - Light on the Water, Make Me a River and her latest: Sounding the Chakras.
Saturday May 3, 2014 from 2 pm to 4:30 pmWorkshop Fee: $30/ or $40 for two
Buy in Advance: www.zoeywren.com/events.html
More info: 604-461-6200
Submitted by Zoey Wren, former GHC alto
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SING ME A SONG (deadline May 7)
FYI: The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, is presenting a new program to promote music and community spirit across the province. “Sing Me A Song” is an opportunity for musical groups of all ages and genres to write and sing an original song about what the 150th birthday means to them or their community. An award of $1000 will be granted annually in each of three age categories. Information is available online at the Lieutenant Governor’s website.
Entry deadline is May 7, 2014.
Submitted by Karen Burch GHC Tuesday Alto
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BCCF Choral Workshop: SUND-DAYS ON THE ISLAND (May 7 & 10)
I attended Robert Sund's workshop when he was last in Victoria a few years ago and it was excellent. I recommend his workshop coming up on May 10 (see below). Sund is a choral master as well as being very personable, and funny, with interesting repertoire to share.
Basic information:
Wednesday is Sund-Day - on Salt Spring – May 7, 7 - 9 pm (details)
Saturday is Sund-Day - in Victoria – May 10, 10 am - 1 pm (details)
Lynne and I have already signed up to attend. Hope to see some of you there as well.
Submitted & recommended by Denis Donnelly GHC & Soundings Director
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'SONGLINES, MANTRA, AND RAGA ROADS: SINGING OURSELVES HOME'Hosted by Gina Salá and Paul Henderson
Retreat June 6 - 11, 2014
Take a refreshing trek along ancient raga roads and wild yak trails of sound. Experience the power of sound tantra, opening your energy system to greater freedom and illumination. Enjoy all of this in the inspiring beauty and with the delicious, healthy meals of BC's Hollyhock Retreat Center on Cortes Island.
Explore the vast spaciousness of the "notes between the notes of Indian raga singing, where time expands and we distinctly feel the exquisite beauty of all the emotions and relationships in the music, and therefore in our lives.
Rejuvenate and cleanse in the cave of mantra- with Gina's precise guidance in mantra pronunciation (and mouth positions) and memorable stories. These enable us to rest deeper in remembrance of Who we are. Creativity flows naturally, the voices, bodies, heart and mind relax. Learn liberating vocal techniques and dance in a caravan of vocal jams, connected to the natural world.
Gain the tools and support to discover your own heart (medicine) songs that are healing to ourselves and our community. Deep roots and belly-laughs abound. All welcome-no experience required.
$545 cdn (meals and accommodations extra)
Details and registrations:
WORD OF MOUTHFor supporting and celebrating 'others' whose businesses / actions / way of being / kind words - whatever! - have helped you, us and/or our world grow, come alive and/or prosper. MEET THE ‘HUGGING SAINT’
Amma, affectionately called the ‘hugging saint’, visits cities all over the world to embrace all who come to meet her. Her closest visit to us is Seattle. This year she will be there May 23-26th.
Amma has received many awards over the years for her countless humanitarian projects. Amma says her religion is love. People of many faiths have enjoyed her embrace. For me, meeting Amma was a confirmation that there is such a thing as pure love in this world.
For more information, visit http://amma.org/news/ammas-2014-north-american-summer-tour Feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have questions.
Recommended by former GHC alto, Grace Golightly
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3rd AnnualTHE CREATIVELY UNITED FOR THE PLANET ARTS & SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL
Connect • Collaborate • Create • Celebrate Community
Third Annual Creatively United for the Planet Arts & Sustainability Festival April 25 +26, 2014Friday (7-9:30 pm) & Saturday (noon-8:30 pm)St. Ann’s Academy, 835 Humboldt Street, Victoria BCPrintable Schedule • Printable Event Descriptions • Festival Web Site
Celebrating where we live, eat, work, play and study!
Recommended by Dennis Murphy & Bill Hanson GHC Basses
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There is no passion to be found in playing small in insettling for a life that is less than you are capable of living.
Nelson Mandela
Submitted by Barb McLintock GHC Thursday Alto
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COMMUNITY NETWORKINGCYCLE OF HOPE FOR ALS 2014
I am honoured to be riding with the Cycle of Hope again in August. Our aim is to raise $50,000 for ALS - half of it will go to ALS BC for an electric wheelchair - the other half will go to ALS Canada for research.
Our fundraising efforts will include bottle drives during June and July, selling Level Ground Coffee and the awesome Oodles of Noodles dinner/dance for the second year running. This was such an amazing event last year.
Save those bottles!!! I will be asking for coffee orders during choir and can collect bottles on a Monday night. We start training in March 3 days a week - Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. So I won't be able to time travel.
If you have any bottles or want to order coffee or are interested in attending the Oodles of Noodles dinner/dance please email me at:
Laura Cook Monday/Tuesday Soprano
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LEVEL GROUND COFFEE ORDERS Fundraising for ALS Cycle of Hope
I am now able to start ordering coffee from Level Ground Trading. The profits from these orders go towards our ALS Cycle of Hope Team.
Coffee (300g) - $11.00: bean or ground - Columbia (dark), Bolivia (medium), Peru (medium), Tanzania (dark), Congo (medium), Espresso
Tea (70g) $7.00: Black, green, chai, smoked
Cane Sugar (500g) $5.00
If you would like to order, please send me an email - cheques made payable to Cycle Of Hope [email protected]
Submitted by Laura Cook Monday Soprano
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Second Annual ALS CYCLE OF HOPE OODLES OF NOODLES (Jun 7)
Saturday, June 7, 5:00 pm - 12:00 amEidelweiss Club, 108 Niagara St.
Pasta dinner and dance featuring the cover band "BIG FONT" starring Bill Fry from Trek, Ed Bain from 100.3 The Q, Jack Knox from the Times Colonist and Crime Fighting Superheroes Andy Dunstan and Alex Yelovatz.
Plus a silent auction including this fun package for two: Harbour Air Vancouver return, a BC Lions Game and a night at Accent Inns.
All proceeds to the 2014 ALS Cycle of Hope team cycling 500kms from Kamloops to Keremeos Aug-6-13th to raise awareness and inspire hope for families living with ALS.
More details: Web site or Email Laura
Tickets are $35 need to be purchased in advance by email request.
Submitted by Laura Cook Monday Soprano
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TWO-BEDROOM SUITE SUBLET WANTED August 26 to Sept 16
I am looking for a two-bedroom apartment/suite to sublet in Victoria (ideally Fairfield) for my mother and her husband who are coming for a visit from Tuesday, August 26 to Tuesday, September 16 (a large 1-bedroom suite is also fine).
They love cats, so a cat-sitting opportunity is most welcome!
Please call me 778-433-5558 or e-mail me [email protected] Thanks! Submitted by Julia James GHC Thursday Alto
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ENGLISH TUTOR, EDITOR
An award-winning writer and editor for 35 years, I'm available to edit everything from books to business materials and to help students with class work or adults with basic or business writing. Learn about me at my website, www.KarenSDavis.com. Flexible times, fees. Contact Karen at [email protected]
Submitted by: Karen S. Davis, GHC Monday Alto
SERVING EACH OTHERCRUCIBLE’S OFFERINGS
As the sole proprietor (and sole everything else) of Crucible Offerings I offer the following services:
WebEasy ServicesDesigning, building and/or maintaining web sites
Digital Dance Computer TutoringIntroductory training on Windows, Word, Excel and a variety of other programs
YESS! (Your Enterprise Support Services)ResearchBookkeepingProject & Event Organization & Promotion
Very Sound ServicesConverting your old records and tapes to digital files to burning onto CD or loading into mobile devices. Instructional recordings? Audio Archives? Recordings of family or other loved ones? Favourite music?
To discuss the art of the possible with regard to any of the above services please contact me at: 250-920-4160 (9 to 9, daily) ~ or ~ [email protected]
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass
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ALL AGES PIANO & GUITAR LESSONS FOR INDIVIDUALS & FAMILY GROUPS
Doug Paterson, former GHC Bass and Director of the Harmonious Family Singers & Choir also teaches both piano and guitar and likes to create family bands so people play together at home as well as to provide individual instruction.
For information call Doug at 250-385-SING (7464)
Submitted by Doug Paterson former GHC Bass, CCLT5 - 2008/09 & Harmonious Family Choir Director
A GHC CONCERT “MIDDLING FAR BACK” MEMORY TRIPIn honour of Andrew Kielbowicz’s 12 years as choir photographer
In Concert with Beth Nielsen ChapmanOur 9th annual benefit for Mozambique ~ June 15 & 16, 2007
Guest Artist: Beth Nielsen Chapman
The above photos are a very small taste of the excellent photography that Andrew has blessed uswith over the years. A larger taste, including larger photos, can be found on our web
site’s Choir Photos page with still more to be added over the coming weeks
Take a memory trip through the years! Recognize and remember former singers!
CONCERT BENEFICIARY DONATION OFFERS Any individual, business or organization willing to offer donations to our next concert beneficiary is welcome to submit an item (max 150 words) describing what they offer and the terms that need to be met for them to make a donation.
DOG TEAM TO DAWSON
I've written another book, Dog Team to Dawson: A Quest for the Cosmic Bannock and other Yukon stories. I'll bring copies to the choir over the next few weeks. Regular retail price is $19.77. Choir members can buy for $15.00, with $5.00 of that going to the concert Scholarship Fund.
From the book’s cover:
"Dog Team to Dawson is a nostalgic collection of true Yukon stories written by bestselling author Bruce Batchelor. This book is the prequel to Bruce's Nine Dog Winter, providing readers of that classic account with earlier adventures into the heart and soul of the Yukon Territory."
I’m usually at choir on Tuesdays and sometimes on Thursdays and I might make it out for a Monday session.
Anyone in our choir community who won’t, or might not, be able to connect with me at choir is welcome to contact me to make alternate arrangements by emailing [email protected] or calling 250-380-0998.
thanks, cheers,
Submitted by Bruce Batchelor GHC Tuesday Bass
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PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK, LOVE SONGS, WORLD TRAVEL PHOTO CARDS
For each artistic treasure I sell, I'll donate a FULL 25% to GHC's beneficiary for that season's concert:
Santa Anita Morning Rhapsody full-color horse and scenic art book, autographed, $60 ($15 to Caia Connection)!
Someone Lovesmusic CD of love songs, autographed, $10 ($2.50 to Caia Connection)!
World travel and wildlife photo notecardsAny of these photos could be made into cardsautographed on request, $4 each ($1 to Caia Connection)!
See them Monday nights at choir or contact Karen at [email protected]
Submitted by: Karen S. Davis, GHC Monday Alto
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One of the Penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.
Plato
Submitted by Patricia Houston former GHC Tuesday Alto
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COMMUNITY MEMBERS’ WEB SITES Check out the sites listed here and add them to your favourites if they are of on-going interest or check out the whole list:
JOANNA SCHALLER, M.A., (former HNC Singer)
www.GermanLanguageServices.ca
I am a German-language teacher and translator who teaches German at UVic: at the Continuing Education Department and at Victoria German School as well as tutors privately and translates for ICA and VIRCS. I also work with children with
special needs and Elizabeth Buckley School, Lansdowne Preschool and with toddlers at REACH.
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KAREN LEDGER (GHC Tenor)
http://www.at-one.ca
Yours in Health and LIGHT. Karen Ledger RN BScN. At-ONE Communications
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SOPHIE OLIVEAU-MOORE (GHC Thursday Soprano)
http://www.ladybirdcommunications.com
Ladybird Communications specializes in developing small business and NGO websites that are affordable and easy to manage and grow.
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AURAFIDELITE ARINDAM (GHC Thursday Soprano)
http://www.auraart.net
I am a professional botanical artist in Victoria. You will find a gallery display of my botanical artwork, information about my upcoming and past art exhibits and publications, what people are saying about my artwork, my artist's biography, and how to contact me about my artwork. Enjoy!
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DAKSHA NARSING (GHC Tuesday Soprano/Alto)
http://www.spicesgourmet.com
Enjoy our gluten free products, with no salt added and no MSG. We make Indian Cuisine products such as Butter Chicken, Korma, Aloo Gobi etc..Learn to make delicious Indian food using our Cookbooks.
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NEJAMA A. FERSTMAN (former GHC tenor)
http://www.Shirimysong.ca
SHIRI My Song : Music Therapy Services…Providing support for individuals and their families living with social cognitive learning challenges, mood disorders, memory loss, chronic illness, and more tel: 250 896 4980 or [email protected]
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ELKE COLE (former GHC Alto)
http://www.elkecole.com
Houses that love you back: offers natural house design, owner- builder support plus local and international workshops
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ANDREW KIELBOWICZ (GHC Bass and former volunteer choir photographer)
http://www.goingdigital.ca
Practical Digital Photography Training - Photography, Photoshop and Lightroom lessons at all levels
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DO YOU HAVE A PERSONAL OR BUSINESS WEB SITE?
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 submit the URL plus a 50 word (or less) capsule description for inclusion in this section. Your listing will be kept on file and 5 - 8 of them will be rotated (in the order received) through this section of the Choir Community Member’s Issue that goes out every second week. This will give your site periodic exposure to 1400+ people and offer readers different web sites to check out each week.
COMMUNITY MARKETPLACELEVEL GROUND COFFEE ORDERS Fundraising for ALS Cycle of Hope
I am now able to start ordering coffee from Level Ground Trading. The profits from these orders go towards our ALS Cycle of Hope Team.
Coffee (300g) - $11.00: bean or ground - Columbia (dark), Bolivia (medium), Peru (medium), Tanzania (dark), Congo (medium), Espresso
Tea (70g) $7.00: Black, green, chai, smoked
Cane Sugar (500g) $5.00
If you would like to order, please send me an email - cheques made payable to Cycle Of Hope [email protected]
Submitted by Laura Cook Monday Soprano
EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE OR WANTEDAWARD-WINNING EDITOR AND WRITER
I've been an award-winning writer and editor over 35 years for NY Times bestselling and award-winning authors, prestigious publishers, and businesses worldwide. I'll polish everything from your books to business materials.
~ Karen brings clarity and conciseness to confusing language and organization to chaos.~
Contact Karen at [email protected]
Submitted by: Karen S. Davis, GHC Monday Alto
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OPENING FOR A MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CHORAL LEADER
Saint Barnabas Anglican Church is looking for someone to take on the music director/choral leader position because of an upcoming retirement. If you are interested or know someone who might be, the job description and contact information can be found by clicking here.
Resumes should be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to The Rector's Warden, The Parish of Saint Barnabas, Post Office Box 5252, Station B, Victoria BC V8R 6N4. Active consideration of applications will begin June 30, 2013. Commencement date is negotiable.
Submitted by Marnie Lamb, former GHC and HNC Alto
ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE & WANTEDSEEKING GOLDEN GIRL(S, BOYS) FOR UNIQUE, FUN LIVING OPPORTUNITY
Wanted: someone who'll share their Victoria/peninsula home with me in exchange for unlimited use of my Washington home. If a second home in the U.S.is out of reach, but you want to take advantage of living in both countries, this is the arrangement for you! Let's have tea and discuss the possibilities!
My large, light-filled country home in sunny Sequim is halfway between Port Angeles (ferry) and Silverdale shopping malls. I have a piano, Italian furniture, beautiful kitchen, new W&D, WiFi & phone, double garage—all comforts and amenities.
Photos available in my vacation ad.
Contact Karen at [email protected]
Submitted by: Karen S. Davis, GHC Monday Alto
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VACATION / SHOP U.S.A. ON STUNNING OLYMPIC PENINSULA, WASHINGTON
Your vacation retreat—or your base for a U.S. shopping weekend! New 1,700-sq-ft, light-filled country home on scenic, woodsy Diamond Point in sunny Sequim, halfway between Port Angeles ferry and Silverdale shopping and mall mecca! New pillow-top bed. Private bath. Piano, Italian furniture, stereo, local TV. Full kitchen. New HE W&D. Free WiFi & local phone. Garage. 1 minute drive to water; 7 to café, market, gas; 15 to Sequim boutiques, box stores; 30 to artsy Port Townsend. $125 per night, $850/wk; $1,500 two weeks; or? All utilities. No smoking, pets, kids.
Photos & More Info
Contact Karen at [email protected]
Submitted by: Karen S. Davis, GHC Monday Alto
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It doesn't matter which side of the fence you get off on sometimes. What matters most is getting off. You cannot make progress without making decisions.
Jim Rohn, Self Help Guru
Submitted by: Chris Gower Rees former GHC & Sounding Tenor
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COMMUNITY EVENTS ~ THIS WEEKEND TO NEXTWe encourage you to support the activities of other choir community members by emailing copies of event items to any of your contacts that you think would be interested.
COMING HOME TO LOVE (now to Apr 29)with Margaret MacIntyre Teilhard de Chardin knew the fire of love, which both fuels evolution and invites us to intimacy, which is our origin and destiny, and our only true home. We are pilgrims together with all creation, seeking to become Love.
Date: 4 Tues April 8 – 29Time: 10 – 12 pm Cost: $75 or $20 drop in Location: Friends Meeting House (1831 Fern St.)[email protected], 250-220-4601 www.earthliteracies.org
Submitted by Gertie Jocksch Monday Soprano
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SERENITY MEDITATION (now to Apr 30)
I will be leading a Serenity Meditation group from now to April 30 at the Cook Street Activity Centre,
Wednesdays from 11-30 am - 12-30 pm.
Participants can join anytime without costs Submitted by Jack Haas, former GHC member and present HNC bass.
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POWER OF HOPE SUMMER CAMPS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN (while space remains)
Teens learn to express themselves through a range of creative workshops on subjects such as: visual arts, dance, theater, writing, media literacy, nature education, social justice and much more! 2014 Camp Dates
Week One: July 7th - 14th, 2014 Week Two: July 17th - 24th, 2014
Take advantage of early registration. See the Word Of Mouth or Community Events (Mar 31) sections for more information.
~ Gloria
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James Bay Coffee & Books FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC (Apr 25) Featuring: OUT STEALING MULES
Out Stealing Mules is an up and coming alt-country, folk-bluegrass band out of Victoria BC
Kauko Pennanen Mandolin & GuitarRay Spencer Guitar / DobroOwen Davies Bass: Electric & Stand-UpTim Storm Banjo, Guitar & Harp
James Bay Coffee and Books 143 Menzies St. Victoria BC. is a family friendly, zero alcohol, community event where you can feel comfortable to come on your own or with friends.
Open Stage / Open Mic 7 - 7:30ish Sign-up 8 pm+ Performances
Feature Performance9 to 10 pm
For more information: http://www.jamesbaycoffeeandbooks.com
Submitted by Kim E. Willoughby GHC & Soundings Alto and “When I Sing” Soloist
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3rd AnnualTHE CREATIVELY UNITED FOR THE PLANET (Apr 25 & 26)ARTS & SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL
Connect • Collaborate • Create • Celebrate Community
Third Annual Creatively United for the Planet Arts & Sustainability Festival April 25 +26, 2014Friday (7-9:30 pm) & Saturday (noon-8:30 pm)St. Ann’s Academy, 835 Humboldt Street, Victoria BCPrintable Schedule • Printable Event Descriptions • Festival Web Site
Celebrating where we live, eat, work, play and study!
Recommended by Dennis Murphy & Bill Hanson GHC Basses
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LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE (Apr 25 & May 9, 23, etc.)
Stress is the #1 killer. Laughter is the #1 stress-buster. When we laugh, a cascade of healthy hormones fills the body. Its an efficient and delightful way to get your exercise.
Laughter Yoga in Oak Bay
7pm 2nd & 4th Fridays
2186 Oak Bay Avenue. Heart of the Village Yoga
Free or by donation: $5-15 suggested
More info: http://victorialaughteryogaclub.wordpress.com/ or call 778.350.8608
Submitted by Matti Anttila, Former GHC Bass
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House Concert with ANNE FEENEY & EVAN GREER (Apr 25) Space is limited for this duet concert, so book early. Concert date is April 25th, at 8pm, and tickets are $15 unwaged and $20 for waged folks.Reservations are available at [email protected] or 250 385 1307 Anne Feeney is a seasoned activist songwriter who delivers her material with lots of audience participation, carrying on the Pete Seeger tradition. Her songs vary from Irish ballads to songs like "Have you been to Jail for Justice" and "the Dutchman" Evan Greer, singing with Anne, writes and sings "dangerously catchy songs" that inspire hope and resistance, particularly focused on the LGBT community. You can check them out at annefeeney.com or evangreer.org
Submitted by Ken Orchard GHC Tuesday Bass
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UNVEILING THE MIDDLE EAST (Apr 26)
Unveiling the Middle East: An evening of Arabic poetry, music and stories presented by Syrian-Canadian Ghada Alatrash. Opening act: "A Soldier's Fortune" with poet and former Middle East peacekeeper Ed Brown. MC: Linda Rogers, award-winning poet and writer.
Saturday, April 26, 2014 @ 7:30 pm, Oak Bay United Church Sanctuary.
Tickets are $15 (cash only) in advance, $20 at the door. Available at Munro's Books and Ivy's Bookshop. A portion of the proceeds will go to Syrian relief efforts.
Details at http://www.agiopublishing.com/unveiling.html
Submitted by event organizer Bruce Batchelor (GHC Bass)
** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** BUST STRESS & INCREASE PERFORMANCE WITH MINI-RETREATS (Apr 29)
When you know how to relax and recharge quickly and most importantly make it a healthy daily practice, your performance in business and life naturally soars.
In this fun, interactive training session you will learn how to relax, even when you don’t have a moment to spare, make decisions you won’t regret, set clear priorities in your business, improve your health and well-being, face challenges with calm and ease and let go of nagging feelings of guilt.
On Tuesday, April 29 walk away empowered and committed to make Mini-Retreats a daily healthy practice that will have you soar in business and in life.
For more information and to register, please visit: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e92ecdef07e0550b&llr=nhubhggab Submitted by Julia James, GHC, Thurs. Alto ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **
COOK STREET SING-A-LONG (Apr 29 + May 6, 13, 20, etc.)
Every Tuesday sing-a-long with the Tri-Lites to favourite hits of the ‘20s, ‘39s, ‘40s & ‘50s!
The Tri-Lites are: Myrna Williams on piano, Lorraine Montgomery on alto sax, Charlie (91 years young) on drums and Doug Patterson, guitar & master of ceremonies.
Lyrics easily seen on an overhead projector
The Cook Street Activity Centre, 1 – 380 Cook Street, Victoria, B.C. V8V 3X710:30 until noon with a tea, coffee & cookie break mid-way.
Come join the fun of singing in community!
Submitted by Doug Patterson CCLT grad & former GHC Bass
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James Bay Coffee & Books BLUEGRASS JAM CIRCLE (Apr 30 + May 7, 14, 21, etc.)
Come to play in a relaxed, funky bookshop atmosphere; or come to listen while you browse the books, have dinner, sip coffee, play Scrabble.....
Every Wednesday in 2014 from 7 to 9 pm
James Bay Coffee and Books 143 Menzies St. Victoria BC. is a family friendly, zero alcohol, community event where you can feel comfortable to come on your own or with friends.
For more information: http://www.jamesbaycoffeeandbooks.com
Submitted by Kim E. Willoughby GHC & Soundings Alto and “When I Sing” Soloist
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BEGINNERS’ GOOGLE FOR BUSINESS (May 1, 8 & 15)
Affordable courses to learn how to use Google:
Integrated Tools: (Chrome, gmail, calendar, contacts, tasks) To register: http://goo.gl/E6AxWO
Google Plus (set up, profile, circles, communities, hangouts) To register: http://goo.gl/cvq2Tf
Rules of Engagement (find your tribe, marketing, Hangouts on Air) to register: http://goo.gl/Yb0CSa
Submitted by: Lowell Ann Fuglsang (Thursday Tenor)
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James Bay Coffee & Books FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC (May 2) Featuring: BLUESMAN BILL JOHNSON
Superb bluesman, Bill Johnson brings his West Coast Blues sound in an intimate solo setting. Bill has spent a lifetime immersing himself in the blues, starting his professional career at the age of 15. Bill’s work has gained him much attention and many awards including 2012 Junos, Best Album of the Year nomination for “Still Blue”
www.billjohnsonblues.com/index/
James Bay Coffee and Books 143 Menzies St. Victoria BC. is a family friendly, zero alcohol, community event where you can feel comfortable to come on your own or with friends.
Open Stage / Open Mic 7 - 7:30ish Sign-up 8 pm+ Performances
Feature Performance9 to 10 pm
For more information: http://www.jamesbaycoffeeandbooks.com
Submitted by Kim E. Willoughby GHC & Soundings Alto and “When I Sing” Soloist
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CROSSING THE UNKNOWN SEA: WORK AS A PILGRIMAGE OF IDENTITY with DAVID WHYTE (May 2)
Through the insights of great poets and their poetry, this will be an evening to re-imagine and re-dedicate ourselves to a deeper understanding of our life's work with poet, David Whyte.
Times: Friday, May 2, 2014, 7:30pm 9:30pm. Cost: $30 + applicable taxes. To register: call Royal Roads University 250.391.2513 or email [email protected] Web: cstudies.royalroads.ca
Submitted by Hilary Leighton, lapsed Thursday night Alto, RRU-Continuing Studies
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DOES YOUR HOME MAKE YOU HAPPY? (May 2) Whether living alone or with others, you may be searching for a sense of community in your life. No matter how charming, cozy, efficient or elegant your home is, you still might be feeling isolated and stressed out.
You're not alone!
Come be inspired to bring more fun, connection, and thriving into your life. From personal well-being to ecological concerns, this dialogue with neighbours, community-builders and home designers will motivate you to move beyond isolation and materialism into a rich and meaningful social support network.
Come join us! Everyone Welcome! www.fernwoodurbanvillage.ca
Friday, May 2, 2014 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Garry Oak Room @ Fairfield Community Centre,1335 Thurlow Rd.
Attendance by donation. Submitted by Susan Smith Tuesday Soprano
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A fun and family Spring concert THE ALLEGRA SINGERS SPRING CHORAL CELEBRATION (May 2 & 3)
The performance features a variety of familiar songs in full beautiful choral harmony including popular songs from the Beatles - Hello Goodbye and Yellow Submarine, and Paul Simon's Love Me Like A Rock. Also lovely Celtic and WeLsh folk songs - The Ash Grove and Riversong. Sung in their native Zulu are two African songs. Familiar songs like Summer Wind, Sitting On The Dock of The Bay, and many more.
Details Poster
The Garth Homer Centre, 813 Darwin Avenue, Victoria Friday May 2, 8:00pm Saturday May 3, 2pm Tickets: $12. Seniors, students, and family discounts available. at the door and online. Partial proceeds go to The Victoria READ Society.
Submitted by Gary Blechingberg former GHC Tenor
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SOLACE: THE ART OF ASKING MORE BEAUTIFUL QUESTIONS (May 3)with DAVID WHYTE
A day with David Whyte! Through poetry and the insights of poetry - looking at the fruitful discipline of first finding, then asking, ever keener and more beautiful questions; questions that do not produce easy answers, but which help us to re-imagine ourselves, our world and our part in it, and most especially, questions which work to reshape our identities, helping us to become larger, more generous, more courageous; equal to the increasingly fierce invitations extended to us as we grow and mature.
Times: Saturday, May 3, 201410am 3pm. Cost: $125 + applicable taxes. To register: call Royal Roads University 250.391.2513 or email [email protected] Web: cstudies.royalroads.ca
Submitted by Hilary Leighton, lapsed Thursday night Alto, RRU-Continuing Studies
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VOICE THAT HEALS - A WORKSHOP (May 3)with Zoey Wren
Learn to open your voice with inspiring warm ups, embody the divine spirit you are through song and harmony, clear energy blockages and meditate with sacred chakra toning. Learn how to heal your voice and how to heal with your voice!
Zoey Wren is a Vancouver-based Vocal Coach and Inspirational Performer who writes music for meditation and well-being. She has produced 3 CDs - Light on the Water, Make Me a River and her latest: Sounding the Chakras.
Saturday May 3, 2014 from 2 pm to 4:30 pmWorkshop Fee: $30/ or $40 for two Buy in Advance: www.zoeywren.com/events.html
More info: 604-461-6200
Submitted by Zoey Wren, former GHC alto
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FACING THE ECOLOGICAL CRISIS TOGETHER (May 3)
10 am - 3 pm, Nellie McClung Library, 3950 Cedar Hill Rd.
An experiential workshop exploring holistic thinking. We hope to deepen understanding of natural and political events, help devise a better story to replace the dominant world-view and create opportunities to meet and share our hopes and fears.
Click Join/Maybe on Facebook page, Facing The Ecological Crisis Together, so we have an idea of numbers attending.
Please park on street, bring a lunch or purchase at local store.
Coffee/tea will be provided.
More information about event and facilitator here: http://crisis.magix.net/activities.htm
Submitted by Jackie MacDonald, Monday soprano
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HIKE FOR HOSPICE" (May 4)
Sunday May 4TH, Fishermans Wharf. .
Do you want to be part of making GHC presence at this incredibly worthy cause that involves only a 3.5km walk around beautiful James Bay?
I have a vision of a mass of GHC t-shirts in the crowd of walkers! It only costs $10 a person to enter. You can either register on the day or gather a group of choir members together and register online at the Victoria Hospice website (under events and then Hike). There are loads of great prizes and raffles but most importantly the Hike is for fundraising for Hospice. Submitted by: Eileen Piggot-Irvine, GHC Thursday Tenor
COMMUNITY EVENTS ~ COMING WEEKS
CAREER CLARITY 8-WEEK GROUP COACHING PROGRAM (starts May 6)
This program is designed to help you create and follow your unique path to career fulfillment. Your learning will be structured around five core elements:
Tuesdays May 6 to June 24
Claim your purpose, live your values, envision your ideal work, access your strengths and release your fears. If you want a career that energizes and inspires you, then Career Clarity is for you!
For more information and to sign up, please visit: http://juliajames.ca/coaching/coachingcareer-clarity/ Submitted by Julia James, GHC, Thurs. Alto
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SPRING CHAIR DANCE CLASS (starts May 8)With Katrina Pavlovsky Dance/Movement Educator
A Spring Chair Dance class is being offered at the Monterey Centre on Thursday 2:15-3:15pm 6/$53
Classes begin on May 8 and run to June 12.
For more information and to register, please call 250-370-7300 Monterey Centre is located next to the Oak Bay Public Library at 1442 Monterey, Oak Bay
Class Poster
Kindest regards,Submitted by Katrina Pavlovsky former GHC
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BCCF Choral Workshop: SUND-DAYS ON THE ISLAND (May 10)
I attended Robert Sund's workshop when he was last in Victoria a few years ago and it was excellent. I recommend his workshop coming up on May 10 (see below). Sund is a choral master as well as being very personable, and funny, with interesting repertoire to share.
Basic information:
Saturday is Sund-Day - in Victoria – May 10, 10 am - 1 pm (details)
Lynne and I have already signed up to attend. Hope to see some of you there as well.
Submitted & recommended by Denis Donnelly GHC & Soundings Director
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DANCE with the SWIFTSURE BIG BAND and MIRANDA SAGE, VOCALIST (May 10)
Swing, jive, foxtrot, waltz, latin, quickstep, polka and more!
May 10 at Pacific Fleet Club, on the ocean, 1587 Lyall St, Esquimalt, 8-11:15
Tickets, $25 per person after April 10 at the door or at the following locations:Long and McQuade, 756 Hillside Ave, VictoriaTanner’s Books, 2436 Beacon Ave, SidneyTom Lee Music, 105 2401 D Millstream Av, Langford.
More Info - Ke Wodlinger, 778 426 4526
Submitted by Alan Clarke former GHC member (pre 2000)
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FINDHORN - AN ADVENTURE IN HOLISTIC LIVING (May 18)
Rosie and Ian Turnbull from the Findhorn community will be facilitating an afternoon workshop on Findhorn, sharing some of their experiences from over 30 years as community members and introducing some of the community activities that have made Findhorn one of the most lasting,( 50 plus years) and influential intentional communities. Rosie is the Director of Outreach and Ian has been involved in developing the eco-village as well as designing and building some extraordinary sanctuaries. The afternoon session will introduce or re-acquaint people with the Findhorn energy.
Sunday, May 18, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pmChurch of Truth, 111 Superior Street, Victoria
Suggested donation: $25
For more information, contact Bert at 250-208-4223 or [email protected]
Submitted by Bert Elliott GHC Tuesday Tenor
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MINDFULNESS AND HORSES (May 23 & 24)Facilitator: Oriane Lee JohnstonHost: Mary Rostad of Mary’s Farm & Sanctuary
Slowdown into “horsetime”. Horses live in the present, moment by moment. In their company we experience the fluidity of our own mind states, emotions, body sensations and energy. In their “field” of consciousness we move into a natural presence and peace beyond our everyday cognitive awareness. Experience breathing and body meditations, quiet reflection with the herd, interactive, safe and comfortable time with the horses, and a deepened sense of your authentic, disarmed, self. Everyone welcome.
Fri, May 23 (7-9 pm) & Sat, May 24 (10am-5pm)$295 + applicable taxes
Registration & details (best to Register by: Fri, May 9, 2013)
Submitted by Oriane Lee Johnston former HNC member
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IMAGINING POSSIBILITIES 1-Day Empowerment Conference For Young Women (May 28)
Soroptimist international of Victoria Westshore proudly present the Imagining Possibilities Conference for young women age 16-24. An open exhibit and afternoon of workshops to provide resources and learning opportunities to make sure YOU can live your dreams! Entry by donation ($10 suggested min.) includes your choice of 3 workshops, lunch + 25 booths. For more information and to register visit http://www.si-victoriawestshore.com/imaginingpossibilities
Submitted by Julia James (GHC) Thursday Alto
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Second Annual ALS CYCLE OF HOPE OODLES OF NOODLES (Jun 7)
Saturday, June 7, 5:00 pm - 12:00 amEidelweiss Club, 108 Niagara St.
Pasta dinner and dance featuring the cover band "BIG FONT" starring Bill Fry from Trek, Ed Bain from 100.3 The Q, Jack Knox from the Times Colonist and Crime Fighting Superheroes Andy Dunstan and Alex Yelovatz.
Plus a silent auction including this fun package for two: Harbour Air Vancouver return, a BC Lions Game and a night at Accent Inns.
All proceeds to the 2014 ALS Cycle of Hope team cycling 500kms from Kamloops to Keremeos Aug-6-13th to raise awareness and inspire hope for families living with ALS.
More details: Web site or Email Laura
Tickets are $35 need to be purchased in advance by email request.
Submitted by Laura Cook Monday Soprano
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CATCH THE FIRE TRAINING: (Jun 27)
Unleash the Creative Power in Yourself and Others
When: Monday, June 23, 2014 – Friday, June 27, 2014
Where: The Whidbey Institute, Whidbey Island, Washington, USA (20 miles north of Seattle)
The Leaders: PYE founders Charlie Murphy and Peggy Taylor
Workshop details:http://www.pyeglobal.org/catch-the-fire-workshop
Submitted by Gloria Hansen GHC & HNC Tenor, Admin Team Member and PoH Canadian Chair
JUST FOR FUNA reward of laughter for reading this far
THE SQUEEZER Submitted by Bill Hanson from a cyber-forward received from Victoria musician Graeme Card
The local bar was so sure that its bartender was the strongest man around that they offered a standing $1000 bet. The bartender would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and hand the lemon to a patron. Anyone who could squeeze one more drop of juice out of the lemon would win the money. Many people had tried over time: weightlifters, longshoremen, etc., but nobody could do it. One day this scrawny little fellow came into the bar, wearing thick glasses and a polyester suit, and said in a small voice, " I'd like to try the bet." After the laughter died down, the bartender said "OK "and grabbed the lemon, squeezing it dry. Then he handed the shrivelled remains to the little fellow. But the crowd's laughter turned to total silence as the man clenched his little fist around the lemon.... and six drops fell into the glass. As the crowd cheered, the bartender paid the $1000, and asked the little man: "What do you do for a living? Are you a lumberjack, a weight-lifter, or what? "The little fellow quietly replied: "I work for Canada Revenue Agency."
(It seemed appropriate for the end of April but perhaps not as funny as it might be some other time of the year)
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