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March 20, 2015 #11community ISSUE
OF THE GHC, HNC, SOUNDINGS & CCLTCHOIR COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
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Choir Life Calendar<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>><><><>
HNC END OF SEASON PARTYMar. 24, Noon to 2 pm ~ Everyone welcome
Details in the Opportunities To Sing section
GHC POTLUCKSMon. Mar. 30, Thurs. Apr. 2 & Tues. Apr. 7Details in the GHC News & Business Section
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SPECIAL NOTES!!!!GHC “CURRENT SINGERS ONLY” SECTION UPDATE
Parts files have now been posted in in the GHC web site’s “Current Singers Only” section for most of our concert songs. If you have questions about how to play or download audio files please click here. If the answers you need are not on the web page that link opens up, or if
you have problems with any of the practice file links let me know at: [email protected] or 250-920-4160.
If you are currently registered with the Gettin’ Higher Choir and you didn’t get, or can’t find, your copy of the Current Singer’s Only Access Codes email (sent out Mar. 14) let me know so I can send you one.
A GERM FREE SINGING ZONE
Given the nasty bugs that have been floating around Victoria in recent weeks, and in light of their causing the postponement of the first week of choir, it isn’t surprising that that there is a concern felt by some members of choir. A couple of members have expressed that concern to me after finding themselves singing next to someone showing cold symptoms.
If you find yourself experiencing such symptoms I’m sure it would be appreciated by all if you could keep them at home. When we are singing in such close quarters it is very easy to pass your germs on to others.
You can use the parts files posted on our site to practice at home…and…once you have recovered you can always come to extra practices to catch up on what you have missed.
~ Bill
RELEASE CONCERTS FOR CCLT GRAD CARI BURDETT’S DEBUT CD “MAGNOLIA”
On Saturday Cari will be performing with a stellar group of musicians in Oak Bay and then again on Sunday on Saltspring Island. All the details on these March 21 & 22 events can be found in the Community Events section. I encourage all music lovers to go!
If you need more than my word to get you to scroll down to the listing for these events this is what Kelly Nakatsuka of CBC Radio Victoria and former GHC Thursday Tenor had to say…
“Cari Burdett’s Magnolia is a stunning accomplishment. Her voice is strong and versatile...bringing listeners on a rich journey across genres and musical eras. She is supported by a remarkable cast of superb musicians.”
…and from Gloria Hansen, GHC Dir. Asst., HNC Registrar, CCLT Registrar (and much more)…
I went to Hermann's Jazz Club to hear these songs…both Cari and the band were incredible. I would heartily endorse attending.
PLEASE NOTE THAT DENIS'S POETRY WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO APRIL 10/11
POETRY WORKSHOP WITH DENIS
Over two sessions, Denis will gently guide you to deepen your own dialogue with the ancient and honoured poetic tradition. Working with poems mainly
from the 20th century, he will explore the ways that poetry works both on the page and within us, and how it can enlighten and enliven our own passages.
Denis will focus mainly on poems that are inspired by the natural world. By considering such aspects of poetry as image, sound, form, syntax and allusion, we will seek to broaden into a tradition that, at its heart, carries the wisdom of humanity, if only we are able to find a way beyond its sometimes opaque surface.
Length: 1 evening, 1 dayTime: Fri Apr. 10, 7 pm to 9 pm; Sat Apr. 11, 10 am to 5 pm
Cost: $125 + applicable taxes. 250.391.2513 or http://cstudies.royalroads.ca/courses/TAEA3926-Y14
NEWSLETTER NOTESWORD LIMITS & WORD COUNTS
I get a number of items submitted each week that are over the 100 word limit and even over my 115 word “Oh well I’ll let it go” limit. Perhaps the problem is that some of you aren’t sure of what to count or how to count it so….
What to count
All the words in the “body” of your item (ie everything except the Title and your “Submitted by..” line)
How to count Unfortunately I can only give you the method for MS Word here which is to select all of your body copy and then look down in the bottom right hand corner of your Word window to where you can see something like:
(the number after the / is the number of characters)
If you feel the urge to see more information simply “right” click on the “words” section and a list of different types of information regarding your copy will pop-up.
Most other word processing programs will have some way of giving you a word count without you having to do the old 1, 2, 3, 4…. I don’t know, however, whether there are any email programs that offer such a function. I haven’t found one in my treasured, but ancient, Eudora program but more recent email programs and services may. If your email program doesn’t you could consider writing your item in a program that does and then, when it is ready to submit, copy it and paste into your email.
~ Bill
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,
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APPRECIATIONSHI CHOIR FRIENDS
I am delighted to finally be back in Guatemala after 8 years. I am in San Antonio Palopo on the shore of Lake Atitlan to work on our project here that you have so generously supported at our scarf sales over the years.
I am so happy to be back in this village that i love so much - in spite of the extreme poverty, it is beautiful and the people have been so warm and welcoming.
WE have been very busy with our projects, especially working with the centre in our little casita, where we have programs for women and children in great need. One of my favourites is the lunch we serve once a week to a group of 17 " ancianas' - elderly women, some of whom have only this one full meal a week. Most of them barefoot and with few teeth left but they are delightful to spend time with even though they speak little spanish, (they speak their indigenous language), we somehow communicate beautifully. Yesterday, we all danced together after lunch - lots of smiles and chuckles and some tears.
One of our concerns is that the temporary school in the basement of the church, established after the school was damaged by the mudslides 5 years ago, is being forced out of the church march 31 st and as the govt. won't build a proper school, another temporary school is being built by the parents on top of the mercado for 500 students and as again there was no govt. help we are financing it. And we think our govt is bad?
We only have a week left - it will hard to leave - and we have so much more to do.
If you want to read more about what we are doing and see some photos, please check out or blog below.
http://www.icoatitlan.blogspot.com
Much love to all of you and a heartfelt thank you for your interest and support,
Submitted by Mary Lynch HNC and former GHC (a scarf lady along with Kathy Coster former GHC & Linda Stanton GHC)
OPPORTUNITIES TO SINGThe final Week of the Winter Session of the High Noon Choir YOU ARE INVITED…
To join the High Noon Choir singers for a PARTY
When: Tuesday, March 24, 12 noon – 2:00 Where: Church of Truth – 111 Superior Street (James Bay)
This is the High Noon Choir’s closing week for this session. We would love to celebrate our weeks of singing in community with you. We’ll sing together for an hour and then share some ginger tea and finger foods. Just bring yourself and anyone else you think might enjoy this time together or to explore singing with the choir next session.
Spring Session - Starts March 31
When: Tuesday, Januay, 6, 11:30 - for new singer orientation - We’ll sing from 12:00 – 1:30 Where: Church of Truth – 111 Superior Street
Everyone welcomed
Shivon and Gloria
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VOLUNTEER & PARTICIPATING The Volunteer Bedside Singers at Victoria Hospice are getting ready for a new intake in Autumn 2015. Pairs sing gentle songs in the early evenings to our patients in their rooms. Learn more about this special program by attending an information session in the Woodward Room, Begbie Hall on Wednesday March 25, 7pm or Wednesday April 22, 7pm. Please note the Bedside Singers hold practices on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month (except summer) and also note flu shots are a requirement. If you have questions, please contact Kay at [email protected] or 250.370.8849. Submitted by Kathie Doerksen ( a bedside singer organizer ) and High Noon Choir alto
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TAIZE ON PALM SUNDAY
St Philip Anglican Church, Victoria2928 Eastdowne Road (at the corner of Neil)Sunday March 29th at 7.30pm
All are welcome to join us for this beautiful service with meditation, prayers and chants in the style of Taize.
If you would like the opportunity for more singing, we will have a run through of the music before the service.
For details email [email protected]
Submitted by Liz Vickers. HNC
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If only we could wrap the whole world in a blanket of healing song
Sara Thomsen CCLT2 - 2005/6 (also composer of “Holy Angels” and “By Breath” which we have sung in past concerts and “The Heartbeat Drum” which we will be singing in our next ones.)
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WORD OF MOUTH / RecommendationsFor 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.
A unique chance to spend an evening with ELIZABETH MAY WITH A SMALL GROUP OF LUCKY FOLKS!
We have a couple of spaces still available for the fundraising dinner with Elizabeth May on Tuesday, April 14 from 6 to 9 pm.¦nbsp; The event will take place at our friends' lovely home near Royal Oak.
The cost is $100 per person and includes a delicious home made supper and an entertaining evening with Elizabeth!¦nbsp; Please note that this not a Green Party event, just a chance to meet with a great Canadian.
100% of the money raised will be used for our NGO, Instruments4africa based in Bamako, Mali.¦nbsp; For more info about the NGO, go to www.innovativecommunities.org/region/mali.
If you are interested (or someone you know) please let us know¦nbsp; by Wednesday March 25th ([email protected], 778-426-4509)
Submitted by Claire Ebendinger, Monday Soprano and Yves Parizeau, Monday Tenor
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NICKELBACK TURNS UP THE POP, TURNS DOWN THE FLAMES
Since we are doing a Nickelback song this session, maybe people would find this an interesting read??
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/music/Nickelback+turns+turns+down+flames/10880333/story.html
Recommended by Barb McLintock GHC Thursday Alto
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THOUGHT FOR FOOD
As readers of this newsletter may have noticed once or twice a season I tend to recommend Blair Mart Mediterranean Foods, my favourite store here in Victoria. I recently stumbled across a Monday Magazine article about it on-line that I’d like to share with you. I think it is a couple or three years old but it has some good things to say about a store, its owner and its mouth watering variety of incredible edibles all of which deserving of such good things being said.
Check it out!
Recommended by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
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DEREK PARAVICINI ~ MUSICAL SAVANT
If you’ve not seen this young man, you’ll be amazed. Derek, is a musical genius and nephew of Camilla Parker Bowles. He plays the piano like you've never heard.
Yet, he doesn't know his age, nor does he know how to hold up three fingers! Also, he is blind. Lesley Stahl profiles British musical savant, Derek Paravicini, whose computer-like memory for music is matched by his creative abilities to play it in any style ... http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=Ak2jxmhCH1M&feature=player_embedded (14 minute)
Recommended by Jackie Kyle-Kelly GHC Soprano
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Help spread the word about the GREATER VICTORIA GREEN TEAM
The Greater Victoria Green Team has a ton of upcoming environmental volunteer opportunities in parks, beaches and educational farms across the CRD. Our hands-on and educational volunteer opportunities are great for anyone wanting to get to know Victoria’s parks, get outside in nature, and help restore our local environment. No experience is necessary and training is provided during each activity. For upcoming activities check the GVGT Online Calendar
“Please pass this information along in your newsletter, on your website, email listserve, Facebook, twitter and anywhere else to help spread the word.” ~ Amanda Evans Program Manager, GVGT email 778-677-9078
Other GVGT web links: Website Meet-up.com Facebook Twitter Recommended as worth checking out by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
COMMUNITY NETWORKINGA January Concert Beneficiary UpdatePOWER OF HOPE - CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - 2 CAMPS
July 7 - 14 & July 17 - 24, 2015 at Linnaea Farm
If you know someone ages 14 to 18 years who wants to make new friends, explore the arts and make a difference in the world, Power of Hope summer camps are where they should be this summer!
Every youth is filled with untapped creativity, and art is a great way to turn it up! At the Power of Hope, they'll have the opportunity to try to new things and express themselves in a supportive community with visual arts, dance, theatre, writing, media and much more.
If you have youth in your life that would love this experience - please have a look at the Power ofHope website: http://www.powerofhope.ca and let them know.
Submitted by Gloria Hansen, GHC and HNC tenor, and Chair of Power of Hope Board
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The Victoria Conservatory of Music’sMOTHER’S DAY MUSICAL GARDEN TOUR
Former GHC Tuesday Soprano Jean Anderson passed on some information about this Conservatory fundraising event. Her garden is one of the eleven beautiful gardens on the tour. For a photo and description click here.
Tickets with addresses of the gardens will go on sale in the first week of April. Children under twelve are free & Adults $30. They will be available online with TicketRocket as well as at the Conservatory, from these area merchants and at Jean’s garden gate on May 9th & 10th.
BONUS: Your Garden Tour ticket entitles you to $10 off the purchase price of a ticket for Daniel Lapp’s Joy of Life concert on Sunday May 10th, 2015.
Submitted but Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc. (in support of the conservatory and of Jean’s obvious satisfaction in the garden she has created)
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Please sponsor me in BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE APRIL 10, 2015
Big Brothers Big Sisters in Victoria matches about 500 children to improve their lives. We have 100 children on the waiting list. Most are boys and stay on that list for up to 2 years. We have volunteers but not the resources to set up the matches. Making a match is an important step and great care must be taken. We are raising money to reduce that waiting list.
I'm bowling in the 2015 Bowl for Kids Sake for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria on April 10 and I'd like you to sponsor me. You can do it online and will automatically get a tax receipt. http://bowlforkidssakevictoria.kintera.org/mikewyeth
Submitted by Mike Wyeth GHC Thursday Bass.
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BOTTLE DRIVE - CYCLE OF HOPE FOR ALS 2015
The Cycle of Hope team managed to raise over $62,000 for ALS in August 2014. $25,000 bought an electric wheelchair and the rest went to research. If you don't know what ALS is please watch the videos so that you can see why I am so passionate about this cause.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrsJrIcX9lw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDAKAPR-b1E
I will be collecting donations of recyclable bottles/cans on Monday nights.
During February - June 2014 the choir and our community helped us raise $8,400 in bottles. Any donation no matter how small would be much appreciate ready for the 2015 ride in August.
Submitted by Laura Cook GHC Monday Soprano
SERVING EACH OTHERCOMPUTER ALERT - DO YOU HAVE WINDOWS XP?
As many of you are aware, Microsoft has announced that they will no longer be supporting Windows XP and computers running Win XP will no longer be secure from the latest security risks.
I am offering a turnkey upgrade to Windows 7 package (Windows 8 is designed for touch screen computers) which includes transfer of personal files, installation of all the needed software and security.
I will determine if your hardware is capable of handling the upgrade for free, and if your machine is too old for the task, I will help you to find an affordable machine – desktop or laptop, that will meet your needs for years to come.
$40 per Hour at my home. $50 per Hour at your home.
Matt Hutton - Gloria’s son [email protected] 250-418-1322
Submitted by Gloria Hansen, GHC and HNC tenor and Admin Team member
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Get around people who have something of value to share with you. Their impact will continue to have a significant effect on your life long they have departed.
Jim Rohn, Self Help Guru
Submitted by Chris Gower-Rees deceased GHC Tenor
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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:
KIM WILLOUGHBY (GHC & Soundings Alto & Soloist)
http://www.jamesbaycoffeeandbooks.com
Sip a latte while you cruise the books at James Bay Coffee and Books, a GHC founding member’s independently owned coffee shop, used book store, art 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
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JAMIE ROSANNA DORIG (HNC Singer)
http://www.JamieRosanna.comhttp://www.jamierosanna.com/themythicbody
I offer massage, chakra readings, personal guidance, and inner healing lectures/workshops. Grounded in the teachings of Carl Jung, my passion is to address the undercurrents of soul and I have engaged in this work since 1983. I wrote The Mythic Body, a book that approaches soul as manifested in body.
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LINDA CHAN (Hign Noon Soprano)
http://springridgecommons.ca
Canada`s oldest public food forest and Victoria`s largest public permaculture garden or community multi-layer food forest. ``Permaculture is the Art of the Possible``
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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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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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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 continuously on our web site’s “Members’ Web Sites” page and 5 - 8 of them will be rotated (in the order received) through this section of this Community 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.
THINGS & OPPORTUNITIES WANTEDBEES WAX WANTED (anytime this winter)
Thank you for your bees wax stubs last winter! Tis the season and I am looking forward to creating more bees wax candles. When your bees wax "candle flickers t'wards its last" please think of me and save the stub in the spirit of "mottainai". Feel free to call me at 778-433-5558 or e-mail me at [email protected] or simply bring your stubs along to a Tuesday or Thursday choir practice. Thank you so much!
Submitted by: Julia James, GHC, Thurs. Alto
COMMUNITY MARKETPLACENew ItemsLEVEL GROUND COFFEE + Fundraising for ALS Cycle of Hope 2015
I am going to continue to order coffee from Level Ground Trading. The profits from these orders go towards our ALS Cycle of Hope fundraising goal for 2015.
Coffee (300g) - $11.00: bean or ground: Teas (70g) $6.50 (reduced): Cane Sugar (500g) $5.00: Cocoa (200g) $8: Vanilla beans (10) $10: Rice (700g) $10. Many more items and choices available, email me for more information at:
If you would like to order, please send me an email - cheques made payable to CYCLE OF HOPE SOCIETY may be given to me at choir.
Submitted by Laura Cook GHC Monday Soprano
EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE & WANTEDHOUSECLEANER EXTRAORDINAIRE
Mylyn, a housecleaner extraordinaire has returned to Victoria. She has 10+ years experience in both private and hotel settings. Also has several years as a beloved nanny. Mylyn is now accepting new clients, and may be reached at 604 505-5944.
Submitted by Sandy Savage, GHC alto on Tuesday/Thursday.
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SEEKING JOB OPPORTUNITIES ON THE PATH TO UNIVERSITY
My son Ben decided to become a Marine Biologist. Now in his early 30s he has worked full time since his early teens so he has pre-requisite educational requirements to catch up on. The first step on his new path is to find suitable work that can sustain him while he does so.
He has worked for 2 different choir members (6+ years each), he has a very strong work ethic, is a flexible quick learner and has a range of transferrable skills. Please check out his resume to see if he might be a suitable employee for you or someone you know.
All inquiries, suggestions or referrals can be directed to him, or myself, at 250-920-4163
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE & WANTEDWANTED HOME FOR PURCHASE My partner and I have $450,000 cash to spend on a house within a fifteen kilometer radius of Victoria.
We would like an 1800+ square foot dwelling with more than 2 bedrooms and more than 1 bathroom. Off street parking for 3 cars would be ideal. We like open floor plans too. Maybe you are selling or know someone who is? All responses will be appreciated and acknowledged. Sheila Wilson Ph: 250-479-3675 Email: [email protected] Submitted by: Sheila Wilson GHC Thursday Alto ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **
DOWNTOWN CONDO FOR RENT
August 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016
The Smiths are planning to travel this year, and are offering their condo for rent for eleven months. The condo is 1400 square feet, 2 bedrooms and a den with a 900 sq ft roof top patio. It’s a new building in Cook Street Village, fully furnished, cleaning provided, access to shops, ocean, downtown and Beacon Hill Park. Well suited to a couple or two singles who wish to share. Perhaps there are people in your networks who want to transition to Victoria, to condo living, or who are here for a year who might be interested. Please contact us [email protected] or [email protected] to talk more seriously about the opportunity.
Submitted by Diana M Smith GHC Tuesday Alto
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NEEDED - HOME TO RENT
I am moving out of my condo on May 1st and require a new home to rent for a minimum of 6 months, longer if it works out for everyone. I’m flexible on the details, but need 1 bedroom or large studio, and lots of light. I work downtown so ideal would be near downtown, or on a good bus route. I don’t smoke or have pets, and am low maintenance!
email [email protected] or phone 250 479-1761
Submitted by: Pat Chapman GHC Tuesday night Female Tenor
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VACATION / SHOP U.S.A. ON STUNNING OLYMPIC PENINSULA, WASHINGTON Your vacation retreator 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, former GHC Monday Alto
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Kindness is more than deeds. It is an attitude, an expression, a look, a touch. It is anything that lifts another person."
C. Neil Strait
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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.
Welcomes all SingersSHOAL CENTRE SONG CIRCLE (now to May 1st and possibly beyond)
Where: Shoal Centre Senior Activity Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive, SidneyWhen: Friday Afternoons, 2:00-3:30Room: The Shoal Centre AuditoriumCost: Registered $10.00 a class or Drop in $12.00 a class
Jewel has created this song session in harmony with the 'Gettin' Higher Choir' repertoire & Beloved Golden Oldies.
Submitted by Jewel Spooner- CCLT11 2014 & GHC Monday Soprano
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THE SECRET LIFE OF POEMS: (Mar 20 & 21) with Denis Donnelly
Explore such aspects of poetry as image, sound, form, syntax and allusion, seeking to broaden into a tradition that at its heart carries the wisdom of humanity, if only we are able to find a way beyond its sometimes opaque surface.
A partnership with Continuing Studies Royal Roads University
Date: Fri & Sat, Mar 20 & 21, 2015 Time: Fri 7pm-9pm, Sat 10am-5pm Cost: $125 + applicable taxes Best to Register by: Fri, Mar 6, 2015
Registration: TAEA3926-Y14, RRU Continuing Studies, www.royalroads.ca/continuing-studies
[email protected], 250-220-4601 www.earthliteracies.org
Submitted by Gertie Jocksch GHC Monday Soprano
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RELEASE CONCERTS FOR CCLT GRAD CARI BURDETT’S DEBUT CD “MAGNOLIA” (March 19, 20, 21 & 22)
Her debut CD Magnolia of Dramatic Cabaret Songs will be released March 12th and says she would be honoured to have members of the choir community come out in support of this exciting journey.
Travel the world in one evening with French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish and English songs, new Canadian compositions and traditional favourites.
March 19: Sooke Wild At Heart Temple Home 7pmMarch 20: Mill Bay Sylvan United Church 7 pmMarch 21: Victoria Upstairs Lounge @ Oak Bay Recreation Centre 7:30March 22: Salt Spring Island All Saints By-The-Sea 3pm
More info:www.Cariburdett.comPosterPress ReleaseFace book page
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
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TEA LEAF READINGS (Mar 21, 22, 28, 29 & Apr 4, 5, etc.)
Saturdays & Sundays 2 - 4 pmat James Bay Coffee and Books 143 Menzies St, Victoria BC see map
$30 for 30 minutes$45 for 45 minutes
Gift Certificates Available specifically for Tea Leaf Readings
Our Readers have done 100s of Tea Leaf Readings. Warm, insightful and intuitive,they bring a wealth of life experience to every Tea Cup reading.
Walk in for book readings through the shop or book an appointment by calling: James Bay Coffee & Books 250 386-4700 or emailing [email protected]
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.
For more information http://www.jamesbaycoffeeandbooks.com
Submitted by Kim E. Willoughby GHC & Soundings Alto and When I Sing Soloist
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BEE IN THE GARDEN AT SPRING RIDGE COMMONS (Mar 21, 28 & Apr 4, 11, etc.)
Come join us every Sunday afternoon for Bee in the Garden from 1:30 pm to 3:30 p.m. at Spring Ridge Commons, corner of Chambers and Gladstone. Enjoy tea made from herbs and plants in the garden and conversation. Volunteer in the garden by helping us take out couch grass from the Garry Oak Meadow located in the centre of the Commons. Details: http://springridgecommons.ca
Submitted by Linda Chan, High Noon Soprano
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CLAIMING YOUR JOY WORKSHOP (Mar 22)
Learn How to use a Simple, Scientific System to create:
More Time More Energy
Better Health, and A more productive and meaningful life
Sunday, March 22nd, 1-4pm Details: http://joyenergyandhealth.com/claiming-your-joy-workshop
Press Release
P.S. Deep discount for Gettin' Higher Choir and High Noon Choir members.
email Matti for the discount code: mailto:[email protected]
Submitted by Matti Anttila Former GHC Bass
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Sunday Afternoon SACRED WRITING CIRCLES (Mar 22, 29 & Apr 5, etc.) with Junie Swadron What’s it about? It’s sharing from our hearts, it’s laughter, it’s friendship. It’s learning to stop judging our work, it’s sipping tea. It’s finding our voice and feeling safe to speak our words out loud. It’s about being authentic and kind. It’s about music and moving our bodies during the break. It’s about creativity and it’s about catharsis – allowing the writing to become our wise teacher. It’s poetry and it’s prose. Short stories and drawings that we write from. It’s different every time! Every Sunday Ongoing2:30 – 4:45 p.m.$20.00 Limited Space. $20.00
Full Details: http://junieswadron.com/workshops/sunday-afternoon-writing-circles/ [email protected] 250-813-0183
Submitted by Junie Swadron, former GHC Alto
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ALCHEMY™ CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND CIRCLES (Mar 22, Apr 26, etc.)
4th Sunday of each month7:00—9:00 pm (doors 6:45), at the Sound Sanctuary in Oak Bay, By Donation.
Come feel the live vibrations of the exquisite Alchemy™ crystal singing bowls. Learn to use them for meditation and healing. Bring your own bowls or use one from our large collection. RSVP and get directions at http://www.luminous-tones.com/sound-circles--other-events.html
Submitted by Nancy A. Watters, CCLT1 2004/5 & former GHC Soprano
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THE UNIVERSE MAKES MORE SENSE THAN I THOUGHT: (Mar 25 & Apr 1) an Introduction to Evolutionary and Ecological Spirituality, with Gerald Harris
The program is intended as a first introduction to evolutionary andecological spirituality. Its purpose is to present the history of theuniverse as the origin story of humankind, in which we may findunderstanding of our place and vision for our future.
Date: 4 Wednesdays, March 11, 18, 25 & April 1 2015Time: 7:00 9m – 9:00 pmCost: $75 or $20 drop inLocation: Friends Meeting House (1831 Fern St. [email protected], 250-220-4601 www.earthliteracies.org
Submitted by Gertie Jocksch GHC Monday Soprano
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James Bay Coffee & Books BLUEGRASS JAM CIRCLE (Mar 25 & Apr 1, 8, 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 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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VOLUNTEER & PARTICIPATING (Mar 25 or Apr 22)
The Bedside Singers are getting ready for a new intake in Autumn 2015. Pairs sing gentle songs in the early evenings to our patients in their rooms. Learn more about this special program by attending an information session in the Woodward Room, Begbie Hall on Wednesday March 25, 7pm or Wednesday April 22, 7pm. Please note the Bedside Singers hold practices on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month (except summer) and also note flu shots are a requirement. If you have questions, please contact Kay at [email protected] or 250.370.8849.
Submitted by Kathie Doerksen ( a bedside singer organizer ) and High Noon Choir alto
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BY MY OWN HEART AND HANDS A workshop on the basics of a home-funeral (Mar 27/28) This Victoria-BC workshop covers the basics of caring for our own dead at home. It is intended primarily for family/friends who are considering a home funeral in the future, but also open to those exploring the role of Home Funeral Guide or Death Midwife.
Cost - $65 in advance - please bring your own bag lunch. Friday evening, March 27, 7 to 9 pm - viewing of a documentary on home funerals, and initial discussion and questions/answers Saturday all-day, March 28, 9:30 am 4 pm - required paperwork and timeline (for care and paperwork), and practice in post-death care Please contact Pashta at [email protected] or 250-383-4065 for more info Co-sponsored by CINDEA and Journeying Beyond Submitted by Pashta MaryMoon, tenor in High Noon, ex-GHC
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TAIZE ON PALM SUNDAY (Mar 29)
St Philip Anglican Church, Victoria2928 Eastdowne Road (at the corner of Neil)Sunday March 29th at 7.30pm
All are welcome to join us for this beautiful service with meditation, prayers and chants in the style of Taize.
If you would like the opportunity for more singing, we will have a run through of the music before the service.
For details email [email protected]
Submitted by Liz Vickers. HNC
COMMUNITY EVENTS ~ COMING WEEKSVICTORIA PHILHARMONIC CHOIR BACH ST. JOHN PASSION (Apr 4)
Saturday, April 4, 2015, 7.30 pm at First Metropolitan United Church
Tickets are $30 regular, $15 for students, available at Ivy's Bookshop, Munro's Books, The Shieling, Tanner's Books, online at vpchoir and possibly at the door.
Poster
Submitted by Pamela Vine, former Soundings and GHC soprano
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FOOD LITERACY SERIES AT VIC WEST COMMUNITY CENTRE (Apr 4, 11, 18 & 25)Saturdays in April 3-5 pm-
Khalilah Alwani is offering a free 4-part series on holistic nutrition -- with a focus on Huntington's Disease, but relevant to those with other conditions as well.
The 4-part series includes --1. Huntington Disease and Holistic Nutrition, 2. Energy Dense, Nut and Fruit Smoothies, 3. Soul-full Soup and medicinal spices, and 4. Fermentation 101
-- and each week will include some hands-on cooking.
Bus tickets and childcare subsidies are available upon advanced request. Food will be provided, but participants must bring their own containers. The series is free, but pre-registration is required -- donations are also welcomed.
To register or get a copy of the poster, please contact Khalilah at [email protected]
Submitted by: Pashta MaryMoon, ex GHC tenor, present HNC tenor
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SHAPE NOTE SINGING GROUP (Apr 4 & May 2)
Sing beautiful four-part a cappella harmony, much of it dating from the 1700s. We meet once a month, with NO obligation. ALL voices, ALL skill levels, ALL ages are very welcome. This is a traditional social activity, not a performing choir.
First Saturday of each month, 10am to noon, private house in Mill Bay. No cell phones or scents/perfumes; cat in residence. Carpooling available. For more info: Aziza Cooper, [email protected]
Submitted by Aziza Cooper GHC Tuesday/Thursday Soprano
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Please sponsor me in BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE 2015 (April 10)
Big Brothers Big Sisters in Victoria matches about 500 children to improve their lives. We have 100 children on the waiting list. Most are boys and stay on that list for up to 2 years. We have volunteers but not the resources to set up the matches. Making a match is an important step and great care must be taken. We are raising money to reduce that waiting list.
I'm bowling in the 2015 Bowl for Kids Sake for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria on April 10 and I'd like you to sponsor me. You can do it online and will automatically get a tax receipt. http://bowlforkidssakevictoria.kintera.org/mikewyeth
Submitted by Mike Wyeth GHC Thursday bass.
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