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<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> September 13, 2013 #25 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 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>><><><> GHC FALL SEASON Starting the week of September 23rd New Singers Orientation, 7:00 pm, Sept. 23, 24, 26 & 30 plus Oct. 1 & 3 HNC FALL SEASON Starting Tuesday September 24th New Singers Orientation, 11:30 am, Singing session Noon to 1:30 pm SWAT - INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE Open to all ~ Sept. 20 @ Victoria City Hall ~ Warm-up 5:00, Event 5:30 to 6:30 pm Details in the Opportunities To Sing section COMMUNITY CHOIR LEADERSHIP TRAINING Starting Sunday, September 29 - Participants will be attending choir all sessions, Mon. Tues. and Thurs. the weeks of Sept 30 and Oct 7. Please welcome them. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

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September 13, 2013 #25Community 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<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>><><><>

GHC FALL SEASONStarting the week of September 23rd

New Singers Orientation, 7:00 pm, Sept. 23, 24, 26 & 30 plus Oct. 1 & 3

HNC FALL SEASONStarting Tuesday September 24th

New Singers Orientation, 11:30 am, Singing session Noon to 1:30 pm

SWAT - INTERNATIONAL   DAY OF PEACE Open to all ~ Sept. 20 @ Victoria City Hall ~ Warm-up 5:00, Event 5:30 to 6:30 pm

Details in the Opportunities To Sing section

COMMUNITY CHOIR LEADERSHIP TRAINING Starting Sunday, September 29 - Participants will be attending choir all sessions,

Mon. Tues. and Thurs. the weeks of Sept 30 and Oct 7. Please welcome them.

<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>For a PDF Version of this weeks issue plus all our archived issues

including last week’s Choir Community Issue please go to: http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/community-info/newsletters.php

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~~~~ Reminder ~~~~

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SWAT - INTERNATIONAL  DAY OF PEACE (Sept. 20)

Open to all in our Choir Community

         When:  Friday,  September 20

         Location:  Victoria City Hall,  1 Centennial Square

         Be there at 5 for warm-up / run through. event is from 5:30 - 6:30.  Repertoire - TBA. All will be easy to learn songs that will be taught to the audience so they can join in.  Please come and add your experienced voices to this beautiful event.

Excerpt from the website: 

In recognition of the UN International Day of Peace and Global Ceasefire,  Victoria celebrates this day with millions of people worldwide.   There will be inspiring messages from young people and seniors,  and songs performed by the very popular Getting Higher Choir.  For more information:

www.departmentofpeace.ca

Please email  [email protected]  if you can join us, with  PEACE SWAT in the subject line.

Agenda:

First Nations Welcome City of Victoria Proclamation Presentation of Peace Flowers Canadian Department of Peace Proclamation Message from Saul Arbess and Penny Joy Gettin Higher choir Presentation of World Childrens Summit on Peace and Nature Peace Pole Ceremony Visit the Fountain of Peace donate a stoner Refreshments

Sponsored by The Canadian Department of Peace

SPECIAL NOTES!!!!1. ARE YOU STARTING THE GHC LATE THIS SEASON?

If you plan on singing this coming season but won’t be starting until after Oct. 3 please register by email.

By doing so you will be assisting Gloria in producing and distributing the right numbers of everything and you will keep yourself in my communications loop (current members special announcement emails, “current singers only” section access codes, fall season contact list, etc.).

~ Bill

2. HIGH NOON CHOIR MEMBERS

Please remember that our first week of HNC stars Tuesday, Sept. 24 with an orientation for new

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singers at 11:30 and we’ll sing from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. ~ Thanks ~ Gloria

3. GETTIN’ HIGHER CHOIR MEMBERS

Please remember to bring your binders and name tags to choir. New sheet music will be handed out for the first couple of weeks. ~ Thanks ~ Gloria

GHC OR HNC CARPOOLING MAKING ARRANGEMENTS

In addition to announcing your desire to carpool during the break at choir you can also submit an item to this newsletter. The preferred format starts with a title in bold caps:

TO/FROM “GHC?/HNC?” + WHEN (IF GHC)

In the body of the item be sure to include:

Whether you are offering a ride, wanting one or want to alternate drivingThe neighbourhood you start from (or the closest main intersection)Any special circumstancesOn-going or temporaryWhich evening or evenings (if GHC)Your contact information

Then close off with your “Submitted by…” line:

Submitted by Susie Singer GHC + “Night” + “Section…or…HNC + “Section”

COMMUNITY MEMBER’S SUBMISSIONS------------------------------------- SUBMISSION GUIDELINES -------------------------------------

http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/choir_life/newsletterinfo.php#guides

--------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE ---------------------------------------------

The appearance of an item in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsementby the GHC of whatever that item offers. The responsibility for each item

rests with the person named in the item’s “Submitted by…” line.

-------------------------------- For more information please visit --------------------------------http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/choir_life/newsletterinfo.php#responsibility

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Opportunities to singSWAT SCHEDULE

SWAT - International   Day Of Peace (Sept. 20)

Open to all in our Choir Community

         When:  Friday,  September 20

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         Location:  Victoria City Hall,  1 Centennial Square

         Be there at 5 for warm-up / run through. event is from 5:30 - 6:30.  Repertoire - TBA. All will be easy to learn songs that will be taught to the audience so they can join in.  Please come and add your experienced voices to this beautiful event.

Excerpt from the website: 

In recognition of the UN International Day of Peace and Global Ceasefire,  Victoria celebrates this day with millions of people worldwide.   There will be inspiring messages from young people and seniors,  and songs performed by the very popular Getting Higher Choir.  For more information:

www.departmentofpeace.ca

Please email  [email protected]  if you can join us, with  PEACE SWAT in the subject line.

Sponsored by The Canadian Department of Peace

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SIGHT SINGING, EAR TRAINING: LEVEL 1

Sundays, From 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmSept. 29 – Dec.8/2013 10 sessions

Location: MacLaurin Building, UVICInstructor: Teodora Georgieva-Gitberg

Course description and details of registration250-896-3428

Submitted by Shivon Robinsong GHC & HNC Director

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The Linden Singers host: REAL MEN SING!  (Sep 27 & 28)

Singing together brings great benefits, to the individual and the community.  Improved health, attitudes, focus, and productivity have all been documented as side effects of joining choirs.   September 27-28 2013Church of the Advent, 720 Mt. View Avenue, in Colwood  A workshop on singing for men, especially men who dont sing in a choir

Program & Other Details  

Current research confirms the benefits to both mental and physical health, of regular singing in ensembles. Singing in a choir/group is a blast!

For information, call  250 888-5302, or email  [email protected]

Or, check  out our website,   http://www.lindensingers.ca/realmen.html  , and register online.

Submitted editorially as it might interest some of you. Check it out for yourselves!

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WORD OF MOUTH / RECOMMENDATIONSMISERABLE & MAGICAL: A GRADUATION SPEECH FOR PARADOXICAL TIMES

I don't usually do this but I was just given this gift from a friend and was so moved by it, I wanted to share it with you. Some may have seen it... if so, a re-read of something good is always a delight I find. If not, I recommend it highly.

Take some time to take it in. I'm sure glad I did.

http://www.dailygood.org/story/439/miserable-and-magical-a-graduation-speech-for-paradoxical-times-nipun-mehta/

Cheers,

Recommended by Wendy Gedney GHC Monday Alto

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A GREAT GARDENER / LANDSCAPER

If you are looking for a great gardener / landscaper,  I have only the highest praise for Jessie Brown's work.

Urban Oasis Landscape Design and Garden. With over 10 years experience, we've come to specialize in building unique and lush forest gardens for the urban environment. We work with stone, edibles, medicinals and ornamentals. Urban Oasis is fully organic and restorative.

Phone: 250 884 0223 Email: [email protected] for a link to our our portfolio

Recommended by Shivon Robinsong GHC & HNC Director

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TESLA FACTORY…AMAZING

YouTube Video

Recommended by Vic Kravchenko

**************************** QUOTE BREAK *************************  On some positions, cowardice asks the question, is it expedient? And then expedience comes along and asks the question, is it politic? Vanity asks the question, is it popular? Conscience asks the question, is it right? There comes a time when one must take the position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular, but he

must do it because conscience tells him it is right.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Submitted by Barb McLintock GHC Thursday Alto

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COMMUNITY NETWORKINGITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS

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Ciao! Not ready for the Italian conversation group but still want to learn the most beautiful language in the world? Acquire accurate pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar, and even converse in the very first lesson. Individuals or groups. [email protected]

Submitted by: Karen S. Davis, GHC Monday Alto

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A WebEasy "WORTHY CAUSE PROGRAM" Open Invitation

Donate my advertising dollars to a worthy cause of your choice

Details: http://www.wwcp.ca/cc/10001txt.pdf

Please pass this message on

Submitted by Bill Hanson, GHC Bass

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SECRETS OF A VETERAN EDITOR / WRITER

The ability to write correctly (let alone well) is a rarity. Do you need to write for work (or to get work)? Need a coach for your novel? Hope to become an editor? I'll share what you must know—so much more than the rules of grammar! I'll reveal the mistakes all writers make. For 35 years I've produced award-winning writing and editing, prompting one loyal client to call me his "secret weapon in attaining communications supremacy." I've repaired and revitalized 500+ fiction and nonfiction manuscripts for authors, publishers, and corporations worldwide. Flexible times, fees. [email protected]

Submitted by: Karen S. Davis, GHC Monday Alto

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WANTED: HOMESTAY

For a Thai teacher visiting Victoria

From Oct. 9-23 (or some of this time, as she could do shorter homestays). She (55 year old woman) is hoping to visit schools, local sites and exchange Thai culture and cuisine for two weeks of Canadian hospitality.

If you are interested in making a contact for future travels, or just enjoying hosting an educator from Thailand, please contact Maureen Mark at [email protected] or 250 217-7550.

Submitted by Claire Ebendinger, Monday soprano

SERVING EACH OTHERALL 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

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WHO’S THE BOSS…YOU OR YOUR COMPUTER?

If your computer does what it wants instead of what you want then call me. I can help you learn to make it jump through whatever hoops you place in front of it.

I offer in home, and remote, computer tutoring in the Windows environment (sorry Mac fans).

Move up your learning curve for basic keyboard and mouse skills as well as for such things as working with Email, the Internet, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics programs, managing files, burning CDs plus lots of other things that will ensure that your computer will have no doubt who’s the boss.

More details

To discuss the art of the possible contact me at 250-920-4160 or [email protected]

Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass Etc.

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COMPUTERS REPAIRS AND MORE....

Computer Repair, Optimization, Security and Housekeeping

Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7Mac OSX Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, and Lion

Hardware and software issues resolved.Viral Infections, Data Recovery, Hardware UpgradesMigration of files to a new computer.

Introduction to streaming audio/podcasts and Online VideoGet the most out of your multimedia experience.

$40 per Hour at my home.$50 per Hour at your home.

Basic optimization and security setup special $50 if dropped off at my house.

Matt Hutton Former GHC Lighting guy and Gloria’s [email protected] 250-418-1322

Submitted by Gloria Hansen, GHC and HNC Tenor

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TIRED OF NOT HAVING YOUR OWN WEBSITE? WANT TO UPDATE THE ONE YOU HAVE?

Would you like to create a web site, or get help with an existing one? I offer very competitive rates!

For examples of my work please visit:

http://www.webeasyservices.com/testimonials.html If you know of someone else who might need my services passing this item on to them would truly be a gift.

Please contact me at 250-920-4160 (8 to 8, Tues to Fri) or at [email protected]

“My success is measured by your satisfaction”

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Submitted by: Bill Hanson, GHC Bass etc.

******************** QUOTE BREAK ********************

Today is but a dream, tomorrow is but a vision. ButToday well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness, and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Look well, therefore, to this day.

J. Krishnamurti

Found in the footer of an email from: Audrey Mairi, GHC Thursday Alto

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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.

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 GHC)!

Someone Lovesmusic CD of love songs, autographed, $10 ($2.50 to GHC)!

World travel and wildlife photo notecardsAny of these photos could be made into cardsautographed on request, $4 each ($1 to GHC)!

Contact Karen at [email protected]

Submitted by: Karen S. Davis, GHC Monday Alto

COMMUNITY MEMBERS WEB SITES Check out the sites listed here and add them to your favourites if they are of on-going interest. Check out the whole list at: http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/choir_life/members-web-pages.php

BONNIE HARDY (past GHC Tenor)

http://www.spa4wellness.com

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist, Hot Stone Massage, Jin Shin Do BodyMind Acupressure Practitioner and Teacher. Pregnancy, Labor, Delivery Birthing Doula, Reiki Master. Please call 250-360-1449

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KAREN S. DAVIS (GHC Monday Alto)

http://www.KarenSDavis.com

Author-photographer: "Santa Anita Morning Rhapsody," full-color equine and scenic art book.

Photographer: world travel and wildlife photo notecards.

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Singer-songwriter: "Someone Loves," music CD airing internationally (cdbaby, iTunes, amazon).

Award-winning editor, writer: 35 years' experience. Fiction, nonfiction. World-class credentials.Contact [email protected]

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WENDY WURTELE (GHC Soprano)

http://www.ideaconnection.com

IdeaConnection has a vast contingency of highly educated, creative experts that can focus on solving your R&D challenges through Idea Rallies, Problem Solving Teams, Technology Scouting and Prior Art Searches. Our flexible approach tailors problem solving to fit your needs, and you control costs by determining your own award amounts.

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DAVE MACLENNAN (GHC Bass)

http://dmaclennan.blogspot.com

My blog is called 'Poem du Jour'. I try to enter one of my short rhyming poems on a daily basis. They are easy to read and hopefully mostly fun and entertaining.

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RENEE LINDSTROM (GHC Tenor)

http://www.insideawareness.com

Renee supports social change techniques through the perspective of, "being the change." Beginning with self inquiry, intention for continued learning and exploring with curiosity. Her focus is growing awareness through movement, heart mind connections, community gatherings and space awareness. Integration iswith Feldenkrais, Nonviolent Communication, Urban Feng Shui and Meditation practices.

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GRETCHEN SLEICHER (CCLT 7)

http://www.songsforthegreatturning.net

Lyrics and recordings, including individual parts, of easy-to-learn songs to bring groups together to sing in a life-enhancing society. Inspired by the work of Joanna Macy, and organized under Gratitude, Honoring Our Pain for World, Seeing With New Eyes, Going Forth, Building Community. Learn them, sing them, spread them.

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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 2 - 5 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.

EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE OR WANTEDFREELANCE EDITING & WRITING, PROOFREADING & POLISHING

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Books, papers, abstracts, résumés, letters, marketing—anything you write, I will improve!

For 35 years I've produced award-winning writing and editing, prompting one of many loyal clients to call me his "secret weapon in attaining communications supremacy." I've repaired and revitalized 500+ fiction and nonfiction manuscripts for authors, publishers, and corporations worldwide. Clients value my meticulousness, intelligence, honesty, reliability, creativity, and cooperative spirit.

~ 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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A GREAT GARDENER / LANDSCAPER

If you are looking for a great gardener / landscaper,  I have only the highest praise for Jessie Brown's work.

Urban Oasis Landscape Design and Garden. With over 10 years experience, we've come to specialize in building unique and lush forest gardens for the urban environment. We work with stone, edibles, medicinals and ornamentals. Urban Oasis is fully organic and restorative.

Phone: 250 884 0223 Email: [email protected] for a link to our our portfolio

Submitted by Shivon Robinsong GHC & HNC Director

ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE & WANTEDOPPORTUNITY TO HOUSESIT WANTED (OR ????)

Single, retired music teacher, non-smoker, quiet lifestyle, looking for a house or apartment to care for.  Willing to do basic maintenance in the house, yard, and garden, and take care of pets in exchange.  Open to other options.  

Excellent personal and professional references.

Please leave a message with Doug or Sue at 250-385-4499

Submitted by Sue Hellard GHC Thursday 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 between sunny Sequim and artsy Port Townsend. New pillow-top bed. Private bath (tub & shower). 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 Port Angeles/ferry; 45 to Silverdale shopping mecca! All utilities. $125 per night, $850/wk; $1,500 two weeks. No smoking, pets, kids.

Photos & More Info

Contact Karen at [email protected]

Submitted by: Karen S. Davis, GHC Monday Alto

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WANTED: HOMESTAY

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For a Thai teacher visiting Victoria

From Oct. 9-23 (or some of this time, as she could do shorter homestays). She (55 year old woman) is hoping to visit schools, local sites and exchange Thai culture and cuisine for two weeks of Canadian hospitality.

If you are interested in making a contact for future travels, or just enjoying hosting an educator from Thailand, please contact Maureen Mark at [email protected] or 250 217-7550.

Submitted by Claire Ebendinger, Monday soprano

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ONE BEDROOM COTTAGE, CABIN OR SUITE

Dear All

One of our dancing community, Elke Finley, is looking for a one bedroom cottage, cabin or suite for herself, her 18 year old son and their 12 year old adorable dog for Oct 1. Her son plans to move out with his girlfriend in November or December, hence the one bedroom request. Ideally it would be on the green edges of Victoria but she is open to living in quiet parts of the city. She likes to garden, nurture her creative side and has a very quiet lifestyle. Ideally the rent would be between $700-$900.

She can be reached at elke.finley @gmail.com

Thanks

Submitted by Dancing Wolf, Founding Bass

***************** QUOTE BREAK *****************

Love doesn't make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.

Franklin P. Jones

A Sunrise Inspiration forwarded by: Audrey Glynn GHC Soprano

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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.

COME JOIN THE DANCE! (Sep 14)

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Victoria dancing circle is holding a public open house on Saturday, September 14 at the Friend's Meeting House at 1831 Fern Street near the Jubilee from 12 to 4. Come try out a selection of simple, taught dances inspired by music and cultures from around the world. Bring the world of sacred dance into your spiritual practice. We dance together weekly on most Tuesday evenings.

For more info please contact [email protected].

Submitted by Catherine Cardinal HNC soprano

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VICTORIA’S 2013 TERRY FOX EVENTS (Sep 14 & 15)

I'm a friend (one of many) of my good friend, Linda Johnstone, who helps annually with this event in Sept. Such a great cause and a fun morning... as is the movie night before.

Check out the poster for the details.

Do mark your calendars and join us Sept 14 at movie night &/or Sept 15th at the Run and Hair Do (head shave) near Beacon Hill Park at Mile 0. Come watch or participate... either way supports the cause.

Thanks for your continued support in helping us to "Keep Terry's Dream Alive".

Hope to see you there.

Cheers,

Submitted by Wendy Gedney GHC Monday Alto

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Betty Norton's HERBAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (Sep 16)in Brentwood Bay, BC.

Come join us in this exciting apprenticeship program!

Starting in September, begin a ten-month adventure into the wonderful world of herbs. Each month we will explore the world of plants, their properties and the conditions they support. We will also be exploring our local gardens and forests focusing on local plants and their many uses. We also cover vitamin supplements and nutrition.

When: Monday evenings, 7-9 pm. September 16, 2013-July 2013. Dates can be adjusted by consensus to accommodate holidays.

Where: In beautiful Brentwood Bay. Stelly's X Rd & West Saanich.

Contact: https://www.facebook.com/BettyNortonHerbal/info https://www.facebook.com/BettyNortonHerbal/info   for detailed course outline, or call Betty Norton @ (250) 891-4674 for info & registration.

Submitted by Dionne Jennings former GHC Tuesday Soprano

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James Bay Coffee & Books FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC (Sep 20)Featuring: THREE WIDE MEN

Three Wide Men play a combination of original songs and fiddle tunes, as well as contemporary folk and celtic music. Casual, laid-back and relaxing

Les Mcadams, vocals, guitar and mandolin

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Les is a long time folkie and songwriter, with a wide repertoire of songs from Celtic to contemporary.

Keith Malcolm, Fiddle   Keith has played the fiddle since he was eight years old, and has also composed many fiddle tunes.

Denis Wightman, pennywhistle, harmonica and bodhran Denis has a broad background in Scottish and Irish music. 

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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INTRODUCTION TO TRAGER (Sep 21& 22)

Welcome all bodyworkers, energy workers and those interested in gaining some techniques to help relieve chronic pain and mobility issues.

September 21st and 22nd in Victoria.Check out my website at http://audreymairi.com/workshops/introduction-to-mentastics/

The Trager Approach is a movement re-education and mind/body integration that releases deep-seated physical and mental patterns and facilitates deep relaxation, increased physical mobility, and mental clarity.

From a meditative state the practitioner uses touch and movement to communicate with your body and mind the feeling of "a freer and easier way of being and moving".

Submitted by Audrey Mairi GHC Thursday Alto

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FUND RAISING EVENT (Sep 22) For Completing the Documentary Film "Huntington's Dance" The Event is the Wizzdom Game a simple game that can have a profound influence on your life by awakening ones natural abilities in a playful space. http\\www.thewizzdomclub.com  Facilitated by Lynda Tourloukis all the way from Chicago who has facilitated the game around the world as part of her leadership and development trainings. Time and location: Church of Truth 111 Superior St.,  Sunday, September 22, 2013 from 2:00-5:00 Suggested minimum donation $25 To Register:  e-mail [email protected] or [email protected] or call 250-598-8574 We will limit participation to the first 40 people to register so register early!! Submitted by Sarah Kendall (HNC)

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CELTIC VESPERS   SEPTEMBER 22 Celtic Chaos will be the featured performers at Celtic Vespers at St. Johns United Church on Sept. 22 at 7:00 p.m.  Celebrate autumns arrival with a smorgasbord of songs, tunes and poems from all over the Celtic world.   St. Johns United Church is located at 10990 West Saanich Rd., across from Deep Cove School.   There is no admission charge.  An offering will be taken to cover the cost of the musicians and the Vespers program.  For further information, please call Eva at 656-5273 Submitted by Eva Kerr  Mon. Alto

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS – COMING WEEKSBOOK LAUNCH

The Artful Songwriter: The Soul and Science of Creating Songs

Victoria music producer Wynn Gogol launches his new songwriting book, The Artful Songwriter, on September 25th at Hermann's. "This is a new approach to learning about songwriting," says Gogol, "the book covers a wide range of topics including creativity, how to write great lyrics and the blues. I hope everyone enjoys taking this journey with me."

Wednesday, September Sept 25 @ Hermann's Jazz Club753 View StreetDoors open at 6:30pm, $2 door Show starts at 8pm, music by Back Dirt Road (Wynn Gogol, Katherine Dennison, Aaron Murray)Books $30, available by cash or cheque

Submitted by Claire Ebindinger GHC Monday Soprano

JUST FOR FUNA reward of laughter for reading this far

PENGUINS SING TOO!

A cyber forward from Susan Lea GHC Tuesday Alto

Some very interesting facts about dead penguins that I never knew!

Did you ever wonder why there are no dead penguins on the ice in Antarctica?

Where do they go? Wonder no more ! ! !

It is a known fact that the penguin is a very ritualistic bird which lives an extremely ordered and complex life. The penguin is very committed to its family and will mate for life, as well as maintain a form of compassionate contact with its offspring throughout its life.

If a penguin is found dead on the ice surface, other members of the family and social circle have been known to dig holes in the ice, using their vestigial wings and beaks, until the hole is deep enough for the dead bird to be rolled into, and buried.

The male penguins then gather in a circle around the fresh grave and sing:

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"Freeze a jolly good fellow.""Freeze a jolly good fellow."

You really didn't believe that I know anything about penguins, did you?

It's so easy to fool OLD people.

I am sorry, an urge came over me that made me do it!!!

Oh quit whining I fell for it, too

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