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COMBINED ADMIN & 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 SPRING SEASON START-UPRegistration & New Singers Intake Period
Feb. 24, 25 & 27 + Mar. 3, 4 & 6
HIGH NOON CHOIR SWATSaturday, February 22
Details in HNC Section and Community Events Section
THE POETRY OF THE EARTH WITH DENIS DONNELLYIn Nanaimo Feb 28 & Mar 1
Details in the Community Events Section
THE SECRET LIFE OF POEMS WITH DENIS DONNELLYAt Royal Roads Mar 29 & 30
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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Admin Info
SPECIAL NOTES!!!!
SEVENTH WAVE PHOTOS
Bill Weavers photos of last weekend’s concerts are now posted on our site’s Choir Photos page. Check them out!
Anyone else who has photos they took on those nights, or that a guest took, is invited to share them with the rest of us by sending them in to also be posted on that page.
SPRING SEASON’S NEWSLETTER START UP SCHEDULE
February 21: First Admin Issue of the Spring seasonFebruary 28: First Community Issue
AN EXTRA SPECIAL NOTEInformation on the festival organized by Oliver Swain for this coming weekend
THE VICTORIA DJANGO FESTIVAL (Feb 14 & 15)
With Django as our Godhead we Dance, Jam, Feast, Imbibe and Celebrate 1920's & 30's Era Swing & Gypsy Jazz
FRIDAY (14TH)
Friday night Valentines dance and Speakeasy (19+) at White Eagle Hall (90 Dock st) –
Featuring:Brishen with Quin Bachand, Richard Moody & Joey Smith The Brett Martens Stringband ~ and ~ Special guests.
The Chandelier lit upper hall will feature cabaret seating and full dance floor, lower hall will feature the gypsy speakeasy featuring performers in a casual jam setting.
SATURDAY (15TH)
Saturday Night Main Event Concert and Dance at St. Andrews Church (all ages) and The Kirk Hall (19+) St Andrews church becomes our 1920's Opera House from there, take the corridor down to the Kirk hall and experience The Hot Club of France for dancing and cabaret seating. Two Stages one ticket!
Featuring:Dennis Chang (Montreal), Pearl Django (USA), Daniel Lapp, The Capital City Syncopaters ~ and ~Chris Sartisohn.
Tickets: $28 Friday - $38 Saturday – Both $48Available at Larsen, Lyles and Ditch or on line
Submitted by Oliver Swain guest artist seventh wave
ADMIN TEAM NOTESSHIVON
I am still floating from the wonderful weekend of singing and celebration!
To all of you who sang in our concerts, I must say, Bravo! Your attention, focus, and presence were extraordinary, not to mention your dedication in the weeks and months leading up to the big show, learning all the music. The funds we raised - our most successful PoH fundraiser ever - will make a huge difference in many kids lives, a difference that will ripple out into the larger community in countless ways. The songs are yours to keep, in your hearts, for the rest of your life. May they always be there for you when you need a little boost of inspiration or hope.
To all of you who came to the show, to enjoy it from the audience perspective - Thank you! I love seeing so many familiar faces from choir seasons past in the audience - it reminds me of the beautiful big harmonious vocal community we are growing. We love to receive your feedback and comments - feel free to add more, on the CONCERTS page of our website.
And a huge thanks to Bill,& Gloria, to Barb McLintock (PR) , and all of you poster-putter-uppers, ticket & CD sellers, crowd herders, etc. who worked together seamlessly to make the shows so successful. As singers, audience, and volunteers - we can all feel really good about pulling off two great events!
~ Shivon
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DENIS
My heartfelt thanks to you all for your dedication, your voices, and your heart in these concerts. They were truly amazing. I am left with a palpable sense of gratitude that we are able to move ourselves and our audiences so profoundly with the songs that we sing, and with the messages that they carry. It is a gift to work with you all.
Now we are starting to gather repertoire for the coming session, and I am very much looking forward to working with Shari Ulrich again - what an amazing presence Shari is in our Canadian music landscape!
I hope that I will see most of you back again in the singing circle starting the week of Feb.24.
~ Denis
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GLORIA
Wow! What an amazing team effort. I would like to thank everyone who made these concerts such a success. Thanks to all that Shivon listed in the many, many categories in her notes, I’d also like to thank the following individuals: Tom Ovanin, Mike Graham, Trina MacDonald, Susan Albion, Janetta Ozard, for handling the CD sales and Front Door. And of course, our wonderful musicians, Oliver Swain, Richard Moody, Quinn Bachand, Glenna Garramone, Katree Weick and Chris Fretwell.
And…the bottom line - taking into consideration all the fundraising efforts - i.e. the ticket sales, individual choir member donations from both the Gettin’ Higher Choir and the High Noon Choir members, percentage of CD and Book sales, we cleared over $18,000 for The Power of Hope.
Many thanks
~ Gloria
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BILL
We feel a lot better, feel a lot better when we sing!
~ Bill
Gettin Higher Choir InfoGHC NEWS & BUSINESSDONATED TICKET FUND RESULTS
There were over 25 tickets donated by choir members which were given to a variety of folks who could not have attended the concert without your generosity.
Gloria
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WE WELCOME YOUR FEEDBACK ON THE PAST SEASON
If you have any “more of this,” “less of that,” “try this” or any other form of feedback that can help us make the GHC experience better for you, and for us all, please pass it on us.
~ Shivon, Denis, Gloria & Bill
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CONCERT THOUGHTS, FEELINGS AND/OR STORIES TO SHARE?
Whether you were in the audience or on stage for our “Seventh Wave” concerts please take a few minutes to share your thoughts, feelings and stories about them by adding a comment on our web site or by posting them on the GHC Facebook page or better yet…both!
We also invite you to scroll through the site’s Past Concerts listings and check out some of the comments for them. If you experience a memory about one or more past concert that you would like to share add a comment. It is never too late.
Your thoughts, feelings and stories about your concert experiences can help promote our future concerts and, most importantly, they will add heart to the concert history that is evolving on the site.
~ Bill
GHC SPRING SEASON REGISTRATION INFORMATIONSPRING SEASON SINGERS INTAKE
Between Feb. 24th and Mar. 6th we will be registering returning singers and taking in new singers for this season. If you know anyone who would enjoy a Gettin’ Higher singing experience bring, or send, them to check us out.
As always there will be a half hour New Singer Orientation starting at 7:00 pm before the actual choir sessions (7:30 - 9:30) on each of the following evenings:
Mondays – Feb 24 & Mar 3 Unitarian Church, 5575 West Saanich Road (opposite the Red Barn)
Tuesdays – Feb 25 + Mar 4 and Thursdays – Feb 27 & Mar 6Church of Truth, 111 Superior Street (at St. Lawrence Street)
New singers can also check out our full Spring Season Information by visiting http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/choir_life
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ARE YOU STARTING LATE FOR THE SPRING SEASON?
If you plan on singing in coming season but won’t be starting until after March 6th please register now by email to [email protected] You can bring your fee payment, or make special arrangements with me, when you get back to us.
In 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
Other Info About Our Community Of Choirs
HNC NEWS & BUSINESSSWAT REQUEST FOR HNC SINGERS
We are still looking for a few more High Noon Choir singers to join our SWAT (Sing When Asked To) at this event…
"A NEW APPROACH TO DEATH IN THE 21st CENTURY" A PAN-DEATH SYMPOSIUM
Saturday, February 22, 2014 10 am - 4 pm, Victoria Friends (Quakers) Meetinghouse, 1831 Fern St., Victoria, BC CINDEA ’s symposium includes presenters from Victoria’s wealth of innovators speaking on leading-edge approaches to the pan-death process (before, during, and after death). The event focuses on support systems for people who wish to die at home, want a more person-centred style of care, and/or desire a greener approach to their final disposition. See http://www.cindea.ca/index.html#announce for further information and tickets, or phone Pashta at (250) 383-4065.
SWAT Rehearsal - 1 PMSWAT Singing - 1:30 PM for 20 minutes.
The Repertoire will be simple songs with lots of repetition. Words to be supplied at this coming Tuesday’s HNC session. Also a rehearsal at this Tuesday’s HNC session - from 1:30 – 2:30. We will also sing some of these songs during the regular session so you’ll get a feel for the repertoire.
Current list of songs: Deep PeaceIshe OluwaHow Can Anyone Ever Tell YouWhen You Were Born You Cried WoyayaWe are One World Holy AngelsHeart of the Mother
~ Gloria
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WINTER SEASON
Current Season of High Noon Choir began Tuesday January 7, and runs for 12 weeks, thru March 25.
Where: Church of Truth
Time: 12 noon 1:30 PM
You are welcome to join at any time and the choir fees will be pro-rated so bring, or send, any potential daytime singers you know to check us out.
See you in the singing circle.
Any questions can be directed to Gloria - 250-995-8731 or [email protected]
~ Shivon and Gloria
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You’ve got it all wrong. You didn’t come here tomaster unconditional love. That’s where….(more)
Courtney A. Walsh
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COMMUNITY MEMBER’S SUBMISSIONS
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APPRECIATIONSTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE MINI-REATREAT FUNDRAISER FOR THE POWER OF HOPE
For more information, check out my latest blog post: http://juliajames.ca/blog/community-involvement/relaxing-for-youth-empowerment-fundraiser-for-the-power-of-hope/ Submitted by Julia James (GHC Thurs. Soprano)
Opportunities to singAMAZING GOSPEL SINGING EXPERIENCE
This is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in gospel music as it is taught in the Southern churches! At Oak Bay United Church. Led by Kim Pacheco and Marcus Temoney. A weekend workshop: Feb.27 and 28 evenings, all day Saturday Mar.1, and a Sunday morning celebration and afternoon concert Mar.2.
Program details and on-line registration at www.oakbayunitedchurch.ca Questions at 250 213-1948 / [email protected]
Recommended by Denis Donnelly GHC & Soundings Director
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THE SPONTANEOUS VOICE - VANCOUVERPresented by: Laurel Murphy (CCLT9 – 2012)
When you put down the sheet music or disregard the rehearsed song, what is left?
Singers take a leap of faith. Open your ears, heart, mouth, and soul in order to fly free, trusting your powers of intention, invention, and improvisation. Is this something any one can do? Vocalist and teacher Laurel Murphy says, “YES!”
Apr 12 - 13, 2014
If you, or someone you know, might be interested in going to Vancouver for this vocal improve workshop click here for more information
Submitted by Laurel Murphy CCLT9 2012
Word of Mouth / recomMendationsWHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD!
David Attenborough does it again! What a stunning commercial from BBC!
Turn up your sound.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/auSo1MyWf8g?rel=0
Recommended by Patricia Houston GHC Tuesday Alto
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HOLLYHOCK
Attached is a link to a blog I wrote about my experiences at Hollyhock. I think a few GHC types like me will find it good reading. Thanks.
http://carolinegoestohollyhock.blogspot.ca
Recommended by Caroline Caiger GHC Monday Soprano
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IMAGINE IMAGINE THIS WAY – WHO’DA THUNK IT!
John Lennon's Imagine and you never imagined it! (instrumentally speaking)
http://www.upworthy.com/youve-never-heard-a-cover-of-john-lennons-imagine-like-this-one
Be sure to read the notes above the video screen
Recommended by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
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AND WHAT DO YOU SEE?
This is really a beautiful series, and great photos... And so true!
http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/choir_life/00-Posts/2014/0211/and-what-do-you-see.pdf
Recommended by Vic Kravchenko GHC Tuesday/Thursday Bass
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20 FEET FROM STARDOM
Academy award nominee! Best documentary feature! Cinecenta Feb 22 – 3:00, 7:10 & 9:00pm
http://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=723
Recommended by Ron Samborski GHC Monday Bass
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 CookMonday/Tuesday Soprano
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EMERGING CANADIAN ARTIST CREATING MAGIC WITH YOUR SUPPORT (Campaign ends April 6, 2014)
Last spring Alysha Farling graduated from Concordia with distinction and since has been going flat out with joint drawing and painting shows, co-sponsoring art events, teaching by invitation and producing her amazing installations and masks. .
Now Alysha has been accepted in an Artists in Residence program in Argentina and has created an indiegogo campaign to help fund this opportunity.
Thanks for viewing, perhaps contributing and/or passing the link along.
Enjoy!!!!!!
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/magic-in-residence?show_todos=true
Submitted by: Susan Farling (aka Proud Mama), previous GHC soprano
SERVING EACH OTHERWEBEASY SERVICES
Do you need a web site registered, hosted, created and/or maintained? Need one renewed or rescued,?
Interested in a basic informational site? A dynamic user driven content managements system? Something in between?
If so call me to discuss the art of the possible?
For more information please visit: http://www.webeasyservices.com
Passing this item on to others who might be interested would be an act of great kindness!
I can be contacted at: [email protected] or 250-920-4160 (8 to 8, weekdays)
Submitted by: Bill Hanson, GHC Bass etc
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TAX TIME IS COMING! ARE YOUR BOOKS UP TO IT?
Are you a service provider or other small business owner? Is the business growing time you’d like to invest blocked by bookkeeping time you have to put in?
Call me to discuss the art of the possible!
I have had Bill Hanson keep my books for my business since 2003 and I can wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who wants a combination of accuracy and foresight in their bookkeeping. Bill does great work, and besides that, he is a great guy to work with! ~ Denis Donnelly, Burren Music
My success is measured by your satisfaction!
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
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Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first and the lesson after.
Vernon Law
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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 the PoH)!
Someone Lovesmusic CD of love songs, autographed, $10 ($2.50 to the PoH)!
World travel and wildlife photo notecardsAny of these photos could be made into cardsautographed on request, $4 each ($1 to the Poh)!
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 or check out the whole list:
LOWELL ANN FUGLSANG (Thursday Tenor)
http://workstyle-lifestyle.comhttp://blog.workstyle-lifestyle.com
How would you describe your current career? Is there a difference between where you are now and where you would like to be? Your career is about your progress through life playing several work and life roles in the pursuit of your livelihood. Is your career serving you or consuming you?
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BISIA BELINA (Song Leader)
http://www.bisia.net
VoiceWorks & VocalBody Arts ~ Come Tune-Up and Compose Yourself. Learn to realign the singers body, explore vocal range, harmony, melody, rhythm and time. Learn to listen, direct and move to improvizational voice and movement pieces that revitalize and compose. Weekly drop-ins, monthly VocalBody intensives and stress management workshops. [email protected]
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NANCY A. WATTERS, MA, (CCLT1 2004/5 & former GHC Soprano)
http://www.luminous-tones.com
Holistic Registered Clinical Counsellor Luminous Tones -- "Music for health and harmony" 250-508-8997* Purchase Alchemy Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls, CDs, DVD.* Attend Alchemy Crystal Bowl Sound Circle events (www.meetup.com) * Certified sound therapy and Reiki treatments* Professional counselling to overcome depression, trauma, anxiety, abuse* Musical performances and workshops
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JULIA DAY ~ JEWEL (former GHC Alto)
http://www.OnenessInOneness.org
Awakening to the Awareness of Love's PresenceSessions are anchored in pure non-dual spiritual counseling, combined with deep transmutation and clearing through advanced CranioSacral therapy, ACIM, and Soul-directed energy healing.
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JONATHAN BRIAN FRANCOEUR (former GHC tenor)
http://eelandscaping.blogspot.com
Edible landscape consultation, creation and care. Raised beds, irrigation and veggies or deer proof plants with little watering necessary stone work with flows and eddies, edible landscaping makes every place a good place to be. Call (778) 265-0267 for a consultation. Any space can be made into and edible landscape.
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CAROL GARTRELL (GHC, Mondays, Soprano)
http://gartrells.wix.com/fairygodmothergowns
Unique, custom sewn-wedding gowns, bridesmaid and flower girl dresses, prom/grad dresses, holiday party dresses and other special occasion fashions for all ages. Design your own dream dress or have a re-creation of a vintage or celebrity gown. Experience, craftsmanship, creativity.
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GEORGE GARTRELL (GHC, Mondays, Bass)
http://www.georgegartrell.webs.com
Watercolor, pen and ink artist, specializing in custom commissions. Nature, florals, buildings old and new. Your memories captured in a painting.
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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.
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Divorce your story and marry the truth.
Tony Robbins
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Things or opportunities wanted
LOAN OF A MEDIUM SIZED CHAIN SAW
I have been offered the wood from a dead tree that is being removed from a back yard where it has out stayed its welcome. If anyone has a backyard sized chain saw, for a small to medium tree, that they would be willing to lend me it would be much appreciated.
I can be reached at 250-920-4160 or [email protected]
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE OR WANTEDGARDENER AVAILABLE
Spring is near! Time to clean up after winter. And time to prune apple and pear trees.Need the help of a trained, experienced, reliable and honest gardener?
Call Peter at Growing Needs Garden Care. Available short or long term.
Pruning, weeding, bed preparation, planting, mulching, outdoor woodwork and handy work.
References. Choir rate: $20.00/hour.
Phone: 250-886-6479 e-mail: [email protected]
Submitted by Peter Becker, Former GHC Bass.
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FREELANCE EDITING & WRITING, PROOFREADING & POLISHING
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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DIGITAL DANCE COMPUTER TUTORINGAre you doing the hesitation waltz with computer? Learn to boogie with it!
Afraid you might do something wrong? Know what you want to do but not where to start? Don’t know what programs can help you?
I’ll lead you through the steps for making Email, the Internet, word processing, spreadsheets, managing files, burning CDs plus lots of other things follow your lead in the digital dance!
With my custom computer tutoring your computer activities will become more productive, satisfying and, dare I say it, fun!
More info: http://www.digitaldance.biz
Contact me at 250-920-4160 or [email protected] to discuss the art of the possible.
Together we can make your computer dance to your tune and put an end to your life as a digital wall flower.
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass Etc.
ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE & WANTEDBEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT 1 BR CONDO FOR RENT for 6 months or more - Available approx. February 15
$1450 including all utilities
Beautifully Furnished Oceanfront, mountain view Condo with balcony. Peaceful and Serene/ Sunny & Spacious.
Dallas Rd. Victoria. 3 Minutes walk to Beacon Hill Park/Inner Harbour/ Museums/ Markets/ Art Gallery/ Imax / Float planes & Whale Watching Ferries to Seattle & Port Angeles
Awesome rooftop ocean view lounge with kitchen & 360 degree views for sunbathing/ entertaining guests/ relaxing.. $1450 including all utilities / phone / internet / cable TV/ heat/ hydro / parking laundry /secure intercom entrance/ resident manager on site.
Suitable for Professional single or Couple - $1450 monthly inclusive¦nbsp; Sorry NO pets, and NO smoking. Photos Available on request.
Please contact Catherine at [email protected] or 250 590 9816
Submitted by Catherine Harvey former GHC Tuesday Alto
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SEEKING 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 half an hour from Port Angeles (ferry). Guest room has new pillow-top bed and private bath. I have a piano, Italian furniture, beautiful kitchen, new W&D, WiFi & phone, double garageall comforts and amenities. Photos & More Info Contact Karen at [email protected] Submitted by: Karen S. Davis, GHC Monday Alto
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AVAILABLE - FURNISHED ROOM IN LARGE HOUSE
Looking for quiet woman to share large, bright house with 2 older women, one self-employed in music & retailing and the other employed in organic foods production & distribution. Available room is furnished with queen bed, bookcase, large closet, lamps; share bathroom and well-equipped kitchen. All utilities included (including hi-speed internet).
Non-smoker, no pets, quiet and considerate. House is on a pleasant cul-de-sac near Jubilee Hospital. $600 / month.
email [email protected]
Submitted by Jenn Medd HNC 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 Angles 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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We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.
Mother Teresa
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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.
James Bay Coffee & Books FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC (Feb 14)Featuring: KOUSKOUS
Flavours of the Mediterranean in Song…Kouskous is a duet fronted by World Folk Music Artist Gary Cohen, with Middle-Eastern percussion by Amber Woods. Mediterranean inspired guitar stylings & vocal inflections combined with spicy & exotic Middle-Eastern rhythms are the hallmarks of Kouskous' sound. Amusing parodies, fresh and unique interpretations of traditional folk songs & love songs are soulfully sung in French, Ladino (Judeo-Spanish), Hebrew or English.
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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THE VICTORIA DJANGO FESTIVAL – FRIDAY (Feb 14)
Friday night Valentines dance and Speakeasy (19+) at White Eagle Hall (90 Dock st)
Featuring:Brishen with Quin Bachand), The Brett Martens Stringband ~ and ~ Special guests
The Chandelier lit upper hall will feature cabaret seating and full dance floor, lower hall will feature the gypsy speakeasy featuring performers in a casual jam setting.
Tickets: $28 Friday - $38 Saturday – Both $48Available at Larsen, Lyles and Ditch or on line
Submitted by Oliver Swain guest artist seventh wave
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THE VICTORIA DJANGO FESTIVAL – SATURDAY (Feb 14)
Saturday Night Main Event Concert and Dance at St. Andrews Church (all ages) and The Kirk Hall (19+) St Andrews church becomes our 1920's Opera House from there, take the corridor down to the Kirk hall and experience The Hot Club of France for dancing and cabaret seating. Two Stages one ticket!
Featuring:Dennis Chang (Montreal), Pearl Django (USA), Daniel Lapp, The Capital City Syncopaters ~ and ~Chris Sartisohn.
Tickets: $28 Friday - $38 Saturday – Both $48Available at Larsen, Lyles and Ditch or on line
Submitted by Oliver Swain guest artist seventh wave
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CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S WITH LAUGHTER YOGA. (Feb 14)
We will be focusing on Valentine’s laughter exercises and on celebrating the love inside all of us. Whether you are “in relationship” or not, makes no difference. We will acknowledge the love in typical Laughter Yoga way, with fun and childlike playfulness.
7pm Friday Feb 14 The Heart of the Village Yoga Studio at 2186 Oak Bay Avenue.(Second floor right next to Ivy’s Bookstore.)
Info, call Matti 250.477.8608 or visit http://ow.ly/tuHqN
Submitted by Matti Anttila former GHC Bass
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PABLO CARDENAS @ HERMANN’S (Feb 15)
Tango Fest invites you to Hermann's Jazz Club ’s event:
Pablo Cardenas Bossa Nova Nights
Pablo Cardenas Fusion Ensemble plays tribute to the most important Brazilian composers of Bossa Novas and Sambas.
Featuring:Pablo Cardenas piano, Kelby Macnayr drums, Peter Dowse bass, Nicolas Marquez, percussion and special guests.
Doors open 6pm / Show 8pmTickets $16 Adv / $20 Door
Saturday, February 15 at 8:00pm at Hermann's Jazz Club
Saturday, February 15, 20148:00pm
Submitted by June Waters GHC Thursday Alto (via a Facebook post)
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IN THE DEEPA Course In Miracles Retreat (Feb 15, 16 & 17)
3 Days w/ Julia Day, Stacy Sully & Russell Johnson
Deep Love, Peace, Healing, Light, Joy ...
February 15 16 17 ~ at beautiful Sleeping Dog Farm
Info at www.OnenessInOneness.org
250-370-1380 Jewel
Submitted by Julia Day ~ ancient alto
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COOK STREET SING-A-LONG (Feb 18, 24 & Mar 4, 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
10:30 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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SACRED WRITING CIRCLE and AUTHORS SUPPORT GROUPwith Junie Swadron
A place where your voice on the page becomes your voice in the world.
9 Weeks begins Feb. 19, 10:30 1 If you have had a secret desire to express your voice through writing
If you have already been writing, but you cant seem to stay focused, or complete the work...
If you are looking for a way to support your spiritual journey that is group-directed, spiritually focused and results in some form of written material that honours your voice... Please join us:
http://junieswadron.com/workshops/authors-support-group/
250-813-0183
I have been coaching writers for over 20 years and many have gone on to be successfully published authors.
Submitted by Junie Swadron, former GHC Alto
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A Pan-Death Symposium"A NEW APPROACH TO DEATH IN THE 21st CENTURY" (Feb 22)
Saturday, February 22, 2014 10 am - 4 pm, Victoria Friends (Quakers) Meetinghouse, 1831 Fern St., Victoria, BC CINDEA s symposium includes presenters from Victoria’s wealth of innovators speaking on leading-edge approaches to the pan-death process (before, during, and after death). The event focuses on support systems for people who wish to die at home, want a more person-centred style of care, and/or desire a greener approach to their final disposition.
The program includes some songs by members of the High Noon Choir led by Gloria Hansen.
See http://www.cindea.ca/index.html#announce for further information and tickets, or phone Pashta at (250) 383-4065. Submitted by Pashta MaryMoon, ex GHC tenor, HNC tenor
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THE POETRY OF THE EARTH WITH DENIS DONNELLY (Feb 28 & Mar 1)
Poetry has always reflected the evolving attitudes of societies towards the natural world. Using examples from selected times and places, including Chinese, Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, the Renaissance, the European Romantics, and poetry from indigenous peoples, we will explore some of the currents in these traditions. Noticing commonalities and differences can inform us as to how the natural world has been regarded and valued. We will also consider some beautiful examples of contemporary poetry that…(more)
Dates: Feb.28: 7:00 - 9:00; Mar.1: 9:30 - 3:00Cost: $182 overnight; $106 commuterLocation: Bethlehem Retreat Center
2371 Arbot Rd, NanaimoRegistration:
250 754-3254 or email [email protected]
www.Bethlehemretreatcenter.com www.earthliteracies.org
Submitted by Denis Donnelly
Editor’s Note
The “(more)” link above takes you to the full text on a copy of Denis’ two-up handout master. If you feel the urge to print one or more to cut apart and pass on to family, friend or work contacts I’m sure he would appreciate the support. ~ Bill
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DRUMMING FOR AFRICA (Mar 1)
Check out this poster for the “Victoria Grandmothers for Africa” Drumming for Africa Event on March 1, 2014. It promises to be a multigenerational, fun evening with good food following the Drumming Workshop.
~ Shivon
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WHATS ALL THE FUSS ABOUT FRACKING? (Mar 1) Our Provincial Government tells us fracking for LNG will be our economic saviour. Others say the environmental costs will be too high. Come and learn more from the experts and those already affected.The presentation will include videos, panel discussion and questions and answers. Saturday March 1st from 3:00 to 5:00 at the Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue. Admission by donation. Hosted by the Western Wilderness Committee, Peninsula EcoVision, Skeena Watershed and Council of Canadians. Submitted by Eva Kerr Mon. Alto
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FINDING LIFE BALANCE WITH MINI-RETREATS (Mar 4) Frazzled and rushed? Struggling with the pressures of daily life? Heres your chance to learn how to reduce stress:Learn how to completely relax in minutes, no matter where you are and how busy your life. Create a supportive environment for a more balanced way of life.
“This workshop is straight to the point, demonstrating how a Mini-Retreat can relax, improve focus and increase productivity all within a short time!” ~ Nicole Wagner, Camosun College
Investment: $32 (includes the book, The Mini-Retreat Solution)When: Tuesday, March 4, 2014; 6pm-7:30pmWhere: Monterey Recreation Centre, 1442 Monterey Ave, Victoria, BCTo register call: 250-370-7300 Submitted by Julia James GHC Thurs. Soprano
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TASTE OF SCULPTURE CLASS (Mar 10 - Apr 14)
Get your hands dirty in this 6 week introductory sculpting course for beginners! Learn about the tactile world of sculpture and discover your creativity in a relaxed and fun group setting. Class takes place downtown at 1818 Government St. Cost: $255 (+$35 materials). To register or more info contact: Melanie at 250-813-1607 or [email protected]
Website: www.melaniefurtado.com
Submitted by: Melanie Furtado, Former HNC
** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **Author/Master Teacher DREW LAMM IS COMING TO VICTORIA.
I strongly recommend this unique opportunity to meet, write and learn with my writing mentor, Drew Lamm on March 16th. Drews deeply inspiring.
She helps you find the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Kelly Coveny, Founder, Evolve The Conversation
Unique prompts, an array of literature and Drew, lead you to short pieces youll treasure. Drew's response enhances understanding of how moments touched your life. Youll taste your life twice as memories open into meaning.
Drew’s FB Page
March 16th, 1-3pm
Foul Bay
$60.00
Contact: Drew : [email protected] or 203 838-1692
Submitted by Junie Swadron, former GHC Alto
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THE SECRET LIFE OF POEMS (Mar 29 & 30)at Royal Roads University Presented by Denis Donnelly
Over two days, I will guide you to deepen your own dialogue with the ancient and honoured poetic tradition. We will explore the ways that poetry works both on the page and within us, and how it can enlighten and enliven our own passages. Our focus will be 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.
Length: 2 days – March 29 and 30Time: Sat 9:30am – 4:30pm & Sun 9:30am – 3pm Cost: $145 + applicable taxes. Registration is limited so please book early. Best to Register by: Sat, Apr 12, 2014 http://cstudies.royalroads.ca/courses/TAET3346-Y13.htm
Submitted by Denis Donnelly GHC & Soundings Director
JUST FOR FUNA reward of laughter for reading this far
SINGING FROG
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc. (found on http://www.jokesgalore.com)
A mangy looking guy who goes into a bar and orders a drink. The bartender says: "No way. I don't think you can pay for it."
The guy says, "You're right. I don't have any money, but if I show you something you haven't seen before, will you give me a drink?"
The bartender says, "Only if what you show me ain't risque."
"Deal!" says the guy and reaches into his coat pocket and pulls out a hamster. He puts the hamster on the bar and it runs to the end of bar, down the bar, across the room, up the piano, jumps on the key board and starts playing Gershwin
songs. And the hamster is really good.
The bartender says, "You're right. I've never seen anything like that before. That hamster is truly good on the piano." The guy downs the drink and asks the bartender for another.
"Money or another miracle else no drink", says the bartender. The guy reaches into his coat again and pulls out a frog. He puts the frog on the bar, and the frog starts to sing. He has a marvelous voice and great pitch. A fine singer. A stranger from the other end of the bar runs over to the guy and offers him $300 for the frog.
The guy says "It's a deal." He takes the three hundred and gives the stranger the frog. The stranger runs out of the bar. The bartender says to the guy "Are you some kind of nut? You sold a singing frog for $300? It must have been worth millions. You must be crazy."
"Not so", says the guy. "The hamster is also a ventriloquist."
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Making Universal Sounds In Community
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