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December 19, 2014 #39COMMUNITY ISSUE
OF THE GHC, HNC, SOUNDINGS & CCLTCHOIR COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
<><><><><><><><><><><> QUICK REMINDERS! <><><><><><><><><><><>Most events below are also listed in detail on our
Choir Life Calendar<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>><><><>
GHC HOLIDAY BREAKFriday Dec. 19 to Sunday Jan. 4/15
Choir starts up again Monday Jan 5/15
CHRISTMAS DAY SWATDec. 25th, Glad Tidings Church Hall (enter from Caledonia)
Details in the Opportunities To Sing section
NEW YEAR’S DAY WITH DENIS & LANNYFirst Metropolitan United Church, Jan. 1st, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Details in the Community Events Section
GHC IN CONCERT WITH TERESA DOYLEFull Rehearsal Jan. 29, Concerts Jan 30 & 31
Alix Goolden Hall, see Choir Life: Calendar for timing
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including last week’s Choir Community Issue please go to: http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/choir_life/newsletters.php
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SPECIAL NOTES!!!!!CONCERT TICKETS
Posters will be available starting as soon as we're back in January. As soon as the poster is done we will get our on-line ticket sales activated.
Tickets will be available at all nights of choir for the entire month on January - as well as in the stores, beginning in early January. (Munro's Books, Ivy's Books, James Bay Book and Coffee and Dig This (Broadmead).
In the meantime anyone who wants tickets for stocking stuffers or gifts can contact Bill at 250-920-4160 (9 to 9 daily) to arrange to pick some up at his home.
GHC “CURRENT SINGERS ONLY” SECTION UPDATE
New Sheet Music and Parts Files for One Sky reflecting the recent changes in the Alto & Tenor lines plus all earlier changes have been posted.
Jo Volek’s full lyric sheet for Tenor Women has been up-dated to include the lyric change in The Old Blue Bridge from "Cowichan ground" to "Lekwungen ground." If you would prefer to print out a pristine new sheet to making a note on your old one help yourself to a replacement.
GHC PRACTICE CDs
I have following extra practice CDs left: 1 Alto 1 Men Tenor 5 Women Tenor
They are available for pick-up at my home on Gorge Rd. near Tillicum. If you would like one call me at 250-920-4160 (9 to 9 daily) to arrange a mutually agreeable pick-up time.
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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EDITOR’S NOTES & REMINDERSNEXT NEWSLETTERS
There will be no newsletter on Dec. 26 and the next newsletters will be the:
Jan. 2 Admin IssueJan. 9 Community Issue
OPPORTUNITIES TO SINGCHRISTMAS DAY SWAT CONFIRMED AGAIN!
Many of you have participated in the Christmas Spirit Society's dinner when a bunch of us go to sing for the many who are not able to provide a real Holiday dinner for themselves. It's a wonderful way to give back to our community. There will be two sittings, about 1:00 and 3:00 for about 90 minutes each when we'll sing a bit for those gathered. I'll send out more precise details later. The repertoire is a combination of some of our usual "ad hoc" songs as well as familiar Christmas songs and carols. Song-sheets will be provided.
I will need, as usual, confirmations (by email) of all those who are intending to attend so that I can keep in touch about the schedule etc.
~ Denis
**********************HOME SECTIONAL SCHEDULE
Alto’s @ Mary-Wynne’s ~ Dec. 28 th
4915 Prospect Lake RoadSunday, December 28th at 2:00 pmShivon will be leading.Submitted by Mary-Wynne Ashford Monday/Thursday Alto
Sopranos @ Frances’ ~ Jan 4 th
I will host a soprano sectional on Sunday January 4th from 2pm until 3:30. I have room for 20 and Shivon will join us. I will provide tea, coffee and juice. Bring snacks to share for after.
Location: unit 103, 945 McClure St. Buzzer no. 13. Enter McClure St from Vancouver St. http://goo.gl/maps/XtMCw
Contact me at [email protected] to let me know you will be coming.
Submitted by Frances Strauss Tuesday/Thursday Soprano
Basses @ Bill’s ~ Jan 7 th
I am hosting a home sectional for all Basses on January 7th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and Denis will be there to direct us.
The more of us there are the better it will be.
Beverages of choice and snacks to share are welcome. The practice will be followed by a social gathering for those feeling social.
77 Gorge Rd. West, (at Wascana across from Wings ~ # 8 or #11 bus). Follow the signs from the gate. Map: http://www.crucible.ca/home77.jpg Visitor’s parking is available to the left as you enter and there is more down around the big tree at the bottom of the driveway. There are also visitor spaces near each of the other buildings in the complex and on the street parking on the adjacent side streets.
For further information or answers to your questions please contact me at 250-920-4160 (9 to 9) or at [email protected]
Submitted by: Bill Hanson, multi-night rotating Bass
Would you like to host a home sectional?
During our holiday break or in January?
***** EXTRA PRACTICE! ***** EXTRA SOCIABILITY! ***** POTLUCK? *****
Just pick a date and time that works for you, send a sectional invitation to me to forward your section mates that includes all the pertinent information and I will:
1. add your sectional to the “Home Sectional Invitations” list in the appropriate issues of the newsletter2. add it to our web site’s Choir Life Calendar 3. email a special advance announcement to everyone in your section (just your night or all nights)4. email you a call list of names and phone numbers for members of your section who are not on email If you want to host a home sectional please call me (Bill) at 920-4160 or email me at [email protected]
~ Bill
**********************TAIZÉ ON NEW YEAR´S EVE
Contemplative Eucharist
St Philip Anglican Church2928 Eastdowne Road at Neil in North Oak BayWednesday, December 31st, 8.30 - 10pm
All are invited to this beautiful candle-lit service to greet the new year. If you would like the opportunity for more singing, there will be a rehearsal with musicians after Christmas. Email [email protected] for details.
Submitted by Liz Vickers HNC
**********************SIGHT SINGING, EAR TRAINING LEVEL 2with Teodora Georgieva-Gitberg
10 Sundays, January 25, 2015 to April 12, 2015 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Do you have basic music reading skills but lack confidence? Would you like to brush up on your skills and be more at home when reading new music? Are you interested in developing a deeper understanding of the language of music? Then this series of 10 workshops is definitely for you! Together we will practice reading and writing a variety of music patterns (rhythmic and melodic) to widen our music vocabulary. We will also explore music harmony while singing in a group, and will learn to recognize and appreciate its meaning. The course will combine music theory and practical exercises for development of skills and confidence in discovering the world of music.
Prerequisites: basic music reading skills (major scales, simple rhythm)Location: MacLaurin Building, UVICInstructor: Teodora Georgieva-GitbergExpected Class Size: 20
Further info: http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/Course/Sight-Singing-Ear-Training-Level-2/ASMU353/
~ Recommended by Shivon
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I identify three principal ways in which we should value biodiversity. The first falls squarely into the economic realm. It includes the tangible benefits we can extract
from our environment such as food, raw materials and medicines. The second benefit is less tangible in the traditional sense, but no less important; this is the maintenance of the physical environment, in its circulation of gases, chemicals, and moisture. It relates to the continued health of the global environment, upon which we and our fellow species depend for survival. The third realm of value is less tangible still; it is the esthetic pleasure individual humans derive from their experience of the diversity of life around them. As others have argued, I believe this goes beyond a merely abstract experience and, instead, taps deep into what it is to be human. An appreciation of - and psychological dependence on - biodiversity is part of the biologically built psyche of Homo sapiens, a product of a long evolutionary history.
Richard Leaky, The Sixth Extinction
Editor's Collection
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WORD OF MOUTHFor supporting and celebrating 'others' whose businesses / actions / way of being / kind words - whatever! - have helped you, us and/or our world grow, come alive and/or prosper.
UNIQUE GIFT BASKET AND STOCKING STUFFER ITEMS
As many of you know I am a fan of Blair Mart, that great source of Mediterranean, Middle East and Near East food items. Matt, the mild mannered super hero owner, has a wide range of items that can be unique gift items for the Christmas season. Check it out as a source of gifts, stocking stuffers and scrumptious gift basket contents but don’t forget to treat yourself.
Yummmm…
Lime pickle, comb honey, seasoned feta dip, fresh made humus, bulk olives and Egyptian juices plus jams from all over, numerous varieties of olive oils, Baklava, dried fruits, teas, sauces, spices, Turkish Delight, etc.
Brochure: http://www.o-my.info/ghc/nl/2010/1008/blairmart.pdf
Open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday for our convenience at 924 Pandora
Recommended by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
**********************BEAUTIFUL! POWERFUL!
Watch a glacier calve…
"Chasing Ice" captures largest glacier calving ever filmed
Recommended by Peter Meyer GHC Thursday Bass
**********************JOE JENKS AT THE FOLK!!!!!!!
I say…
This guy is goooooood!
The Victoria Folk Web Site says…
Joe Jencks has the passion of a gospel singer, the knowledge of a classical vocalist and the soul of an Irish tenor. Based in Chicago, this award-winning performer and songwriter has spent the past 12 years touring full time, playing venues that range from Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center to coffee houses, festivals, and schools, sharing stages with Pete Seeger, Utah Phillips, Holly Near, and dozens of other well-known folk artists.
Joe is noted for his unique merging of musical beauty, social consciousness, and spiritual exploration.
Don’t miss him Sunday Jan. 4th,
“The Folk” is held every Sunday at Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ave, $5 door charge
Recommended highly by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
**********************BABY FACED FEELINGS
This adorable baby responds so beautifully to his mother singing, it is just charming.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o-VplYrqBs
Recommended by Mary-Wynne Ashford GHC Monday/Thursday Alto
**********************DINING AT A HOMELESS SHELTER An amazing video…
http://devour.com/video/prank-it-fwd/
Something worth sharing in the spirit of love.
Recommended by Jackie Kyle-Kelly GHC Thursday Soprano
**********************DANCING THROUGH THE GENERATIONS
A 92 year old Grandmother dancing with her grandson.
http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/choir_life/00-Posts/2014/1219/dancing-grandma.wmv
May we all be in such good form at 92
Recommended by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc. from an email forward passed on by GHC Bass Peter Meyer
**********************A CHRISTMAS TREAT…
…for anyone who hasn't seen this....
Four lazy Brass Players & One Amazing Multi-Tasker
Recommended by Barb McLintock GHC Thursday Alto
COMMUNITY NETWORKINGWELL KNOWN HOUSE & PET SITTER AVAILABLE FOR VICTORIA AND VCR. ISLAND
I am available from boxing day, until February 3rd, 2015, for house or pet sitting for FREE, in Victoria or Vancouver Island, and have my own vehicle.
I move back into my own condo on Dallas Rd, on February 3rd/4th and would be happy to offer my pet and house sitting services for free from now until Feb.3rd.
I am a Holistic Healer for animals & humans (and of course your animals will receive lots of loving and healing energies)
Cell - 250 508 4515 [email protected]
Submitted by Catherine “Whitewolf” Harvey former GHC Tuesday Alto
SERVING EACH OTHERREPAIRS TO DESKTOP PC COMPUTERS AND LAPTOPS:
- Virus, spyware and malware scans/removal, software installation/sales, consultations, computer security and re-installations/sales of Windows 7 or 8.1.- Upgrades, parts, accessories and sales of new/used computers.
- 15 years experience repairing computers, plus a total of 39 years business experience,
- Eco-oriented: I recycle old computers.Chris Wakefield, Soundings Baritone.
Land line: 250-472-0530 / Cell: 250-889-5333 (for texting)
Submitted by Chris Wakefield Soundings and former GHC Bass
**********************A SINGING (OR NOT) SANTA FOR YOUR CELEBRATION
Victoria’s 2014 Santa Parade Santa is available to jolly up your Christmas event!
Have Santa suit will travel (within reason) for children’s, adult’s and community events.
For details including photos please visit my web site.
Submitted by Doug Paterson former GHC Bass, CCLT5 - 2008/09 & Harmonious Family Choir Director
**********************COMPUTER 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
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In every local ecosystem around the world, micro-organisms, higher plants, invertebrates and vertebrates coexist with labyrinthine interdependence, partners in creating and sustaining the physical environment fo atmospheric gases and soil composition and chemicals. Individual ecosystems work as integrated wholes, not as species in the company of, but isolated from, other species. Homo sapiens is one unit in that pattern of interdependence.
Richard Leaky, The Sixth Extinction Editor's Collection
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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:
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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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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BILL MCKECHNIE (former GHC Bass)
http://www.fernwoodurbanvillage.ca
I am leading a group of individuals who are building their own homes in a co-housing community. We share common spaces and social activities but respect personal privacy. Both food and floral gardens are planned. We wish to live with a lighter footprint on the planet, as well as a lower cost of living. Check us out....!
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CATHY FLETCHER (GHC Alto)
http://www.positivelivingcentre.com
The Positive Living Centre is a open, welcoming, New Thought Spiritual Community, celebrating the life-enhancing principles of love, joy, wholeness and freedom. Our teachings are based on the wisdom of spiritual leaders such as Ernest Holmes, Wayne Dyer, Eckhart Tolle, Marianne Williamson and Deepak Chopra.
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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
**********************BICYCLE TRAILER - WANTED TO BUY
For hauling groceries, boxes to/from our storage unit and, once in a while, some fire wood (not small people or dogs).
Ideally light, strong and in good condition.
Call 250-920-4060 (9 to 9 daily) or email [email protected]
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
COMMUNITY MARKETPLACEOUR FIRST CD LAUNCH ~ OCEAN’S ALIVEA Special Olympics Fundraiser
What happens when a piano man from Ontario and a songstress from BC fall in love and want to create something? Something amazing…this CD…”Oceans Alive”…with many more to follow. We hope you enjoy our original music and covers.
Check it out at http://griannaproductions.com and use our 25% discount coupon code “tellafriend” to get the CD for $15.
$5 from the sale of every CD goes to the Special Olympics. It takes $1500 to draft an athlete. Help us Draft 1 before the end of the year by passing on this newsletter item to share our link, and the 25% coupon code, with your friends. We only need 300 purchases to make our goal.
Submitted by Charles Beaumont (Gregory) Thursday Tenor and Rhianna Barr Thursday Soprano
**********************ALCHEMY ™ QUARTZ CRYSTAL SINGING BOWLS “Acoustic luminescence” - A Soul Nourishing Gift
Give yourself and your loved ones a remarkable gift. Holiday layaway plans are available. The pure, captivating tones of Alchemy™ crystal singing bowls are transformative. They help you de-stress more deeply and rapidly than years of
meditation. They alleviate pain, balance chakras, clear trauma, heal depression, improve concentration and more. Order by phone, or come to the Oak Bay showroom and feel their live vibrations. 250-508-8997
What makes these bowls so profound? More at: http://www.luminous-tones.com/crystal-bowls--purchase-here.html
Submitted by Nancy A. Watters, CCLT1 200/55 & former GHC Soprano
EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE & WANTEDALL 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
**********************AWARD-WINNING EDITOR AND WRITER I've been an award-winning writer and editor over 35 years for NY Times bestselling and award-winning authors, prestigious publishers, and businesses worldwide. I'll polish everything from your books to business materials. ~ Karen brings clarity and conciseness to confusing language and organization to chaos.~ Contact Karen at [email protected] Submitted by: Karen S. Davis, former GHC Monday Alto
ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE & WANTEDFURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED 1 BR SUITE FAIRFIELD GONZALES BEACH
Available now. Half block from spectacular Gonzales Beach, 5 min walk to Fairfield Plaza, UVIC #7 bus and two buses to downtown. Clean, bright 1 BR suite in new energy-efficient, LEED-Gold house, quiet residential street. Self-contained, own entrance, lower level with full-height (high) ceilings, modern kitchen, windows, lighting, deluxe closets, own hot water tank, in-suite washer/dryer. Full tub and shower. Heat, hot water, electricity included. Optional shared garden space; kayak storage. Furnished ($1050) or unfurnished ($975).
Suitable for one quiet person, prefer professional or mature student, with fairly regular hours. References required. Sorry no smoking and no pets. Please phone 250-208-1248.
http://www.usedvictoria.com/classifieds/all?description=1+BR+Fairfield+Gonzales
Contact: Laura Porcher at [email protected]
Submitted by: Laura Porcher, Former GHC Soprano (Tulis mom)
**********************WELL KNOWN HOUSE & PET SITTER AVAILABLE FOR VICTORIA AND VCR. ISLAND
I am available from boxing day, until February 3rd, 2015, for house or pet sitting for FREE, in Victoria or Vancouver Island, and have my own vehicle.
I move back into my own condo on Dallas Rd, on February 3rd/4th and would be happy to offer my pet and house sitting services for free from now until Feb.3rd.
I am a Holistic Healer for animals & humans (and of course your animals will receive lots of loving and healing energies)
Cell - 250 508 4515 [email protected]
Submitted by Catherine “Whitewolf” Harvey former GHC Tuesday Alto
**********************HOUSE / PET SIT OR HOUSE SWAP WANTED
A good friend of mine would like to spend some time in Victoria this winter and would be available to house sit between January 19th and April 1st. She would happily care for dogs or cats.
She would also consider trading a stay in her beautiful waterfront home on Cortes for a stay in a home in Victoria. See: cortesaccommodation.com
She is most interested in something central either in Fairfield, Fernwood, Oak Bay or James Bay.Please feel free to pass this on to anyone who may be interested.
Contact Caz Ratcliffe [email protected]
Submitted by Shivon on behalf of Caz
**********************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]
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Sentient species that we are, Homo sapiens is able to understand the shape, extent and value of earth's bio-diversity. Indeed, we have a responsibility, as well as a self-interest, to value it.
Richard Leaky, The Sixth Extinction
Editor's Collection
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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.
ENVISION 2015 (now to Feb 15)
Tired of New Years Resolutions that don’t stick? Ready for a fun, effective approach to goal setting?
Nov. 25, 2014 - Feb. 15, 2015
Envision 2015 is a special one-hour life coaching session, focused on envisioning and creating your most positive, energizing and fulfilling 2015.
ENVISION 2015 is also the perfect gift for someone you truly care about. For more information and to book your envision 2015 life coaching session, visit: http://juliajames.ca/coaching/envision-2015/
Submitted by: Julia James, GHC, Thurs. Alto
**********************ARTISANS GIFT GALLERY (now to Dec 23)
Originals from local artists, perfect for Christmas memories. Tuesday through Sunday until Dec. 23, 10am to 4 pm" Tulista Community Arts Centre, 5th and Weiler, Sidney; 250-656-7400 for more information. New work being brought in regularly.
Submitted by George Gartrell GHC Monday Bass
**********************James Bay Coffee & Books FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC (Dec 19) Featuring:
JUG BANDITS
It’s like Vaudeville. It sounds like your neighbors’ kids are playing with the kitchenware. But they have older voices, singing sounds like the Deep South. There’s a lot of ukuleles, a few kinds of guitars, a washtub bass, a string bass, kazoos, harmonicas…they’re all going at it like the place is juiced up on happy food. It’s joyous, you might say.
They are: Graeme Card, Colleen Switzer-Talson, Victor Talson & John Taylor
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
**********************VICTORIA PHILHARMONIC CHOIRFAMILY CHRISTMAS CAROL SING-ALONG CONCERT (Dec 22)
Monday Dec 22, 7pm St Mary's Church, Oak BayTickets available online (www.vpchoir.ca) and at the door.
Submitted by Pamela Vine, former GHC and Soundings Soprano
**********************SUNDAY MORNING LAUGHTER (Dec. 21, 28, etc.)
Join the Victoria Laughter Yoga Club Sundays at 10:30am at Sunrise Senior Living.
All welcome. 920 Humboldt.
Monday sessions at VIHA Esquimalt 530 Fraser St. 4:30pm.
Wednesdays at Ingredients Health Store 2031 Store St.
Saturdays in Western Communities.
Details: http://VictoriaLaughterYogaClub.Wordpress.com
or call 250.477.8608.
Submitted by Matti Anttila, Former GHC Bass
**********************ALCHEMY™ CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND CIRCLES (Dec. 21, 28, etc.)
Sundays, Dec. 7, 14, 21, etc.7:00—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
COMMUNITY EVENTS – COMING WEEKSTAIZÉ ON NEW YEAR´S EVE (Dec 31)
Contemplative Eucharist
St Philip Anglican Church2928 Eastdowne Road at Neil in North Oak BayWednesday, December 31st, 8.30 - 10pm
All are invited to this beautiful candle-lit service to greet the new year. If you would like the opportunity for more singing, there will be a rehearsal with musicians after Christmas. Email [email protected] for details.
Submitted by Liz Vickers HNC
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NEW YEAR'S DAY MUSIC WITH DENIS AND LANNY (Jan 1)
It has become a tradition in Victoria that my musical partner Lanny Pollet (former head of the flute program at UVic School of Music) and I play on New Year's Day, 2:00 - 4:00, at First Metropolitan United Church, Quadra at Balmoral. I play Irish
harp and guitar and Lanny plays a variety of flutes and recorders. There is no entry fee and there is no applause - we just play so that people can have a quiet time to consider the years past and to come with the accompaniment of restful, contemplative music from many traditions. People are free come and go as their schedules permit. There will be program notes available to let people know what music is being played.
This event has become quite popular over the 14 years that we have been doing it and it is something I look forward to every year. I hope many of you will be able to attend all or part of it.
Submitted by Denis Donnelly GHC & Soundings Director
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JOE JENKS AT THE FOLK!!!!!!! (Jan 4)
I say…
This guy is goooooood!
The Victoria Folk Web Site says…
Joe Jencks has the passion of a gospel singer, the knowledge of a classical vocalist and the soul of an Irish tenor. Based in Chicago, this award-winning performer and songwriter has spent the past 12 years touring full time, playing venues that range from Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center to coffee houses, festivals, and schools, sharing stages with Pete Seeger, Utah Phillips, Holly Near, and dozens of other well-known folk artists.
Joe is noted for his unique merging of musical beauty, social consciousness, and spiritual exploration.
Don’t miss him Sunday Jan. 4th,
“The Folk” is held every Sunday at Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ave, $5 door charge
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
**********************ALCHEMY™ CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND CIRCLES (Jan 4 & 25 + Feb 22) . 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
Nov 23, Jan. 4, Jan. 25 & Feb. 227:00—9:00 pm (doors 6:45), at the Sound Sanctuary in Oak Bay, By Donation
Submitted by Nancy A. Watters, CCLT1 2004/5 & former GHC Soprano
**********************James Bay Coffee & Books BLUEGRASS JAM CIRCLE (Jan 7, 14, etc.)
Come to play in a relaxed, funky bookshop atmosphere; or come to listen while you browse the books, have dinner, sip coffee, play Scrabble.....
Every Wednesday in 2014 from 7 to 9 pm (except Dec. 24 & 31)
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
**********************TEA LEAF READINGS (Jan 10, 11, 17, 18, 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
**********************HEALING WITH CRYSTAL BOWLS AND SACRED SOUND-LEVEL 1 (Jan. 11)
Jan. 11/15, 9:30-4:30 at the Sound Sanctuary, Oak Bay$99.75 Limited to 10
Why do crystal singing bowls irritate some people and soothe others? How can you avoid the pitfalls of healing with sound? Find out at this introductory training course with Certified Sound Healer Nancy Watters, RCC
http://www.luminous-tones.com/training.html
Private lessons and healing sessions also available 250-508-8997
Submitted by Nancy A. Watters, CCLT 2005, former GHC Soprano
JUST FOR FUNA reward of laughter for reading this far
-------------------------------------------------------------------------DOUBLE YOUR LAUGHTER DOUBLE YOUR FUNHAVE TWO JUST FOR FUN’S INSTEAD OF JUST ONE-------------------------------------------------------------------------
A HIPSTERS NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Submitted annually by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc. (because I’m old enough to remember “that’s hip” before it became “that’s cool” and which has since become known as become “that’s dope” but I’m too old to know what the equivalent is right now.
T’was the night before Christmas, and all through the pad, Not a hipster was swinging, not even old Dad; The chimney was hung in the stocking routine, In hopes that “The Fat Man” would soon make the scene; The moon and the snow were, like, faking together, Which made the scene rock in the Day People weather, When, what to these peepers should come on real queer, But a real crazy sleigh, and eight swinging reindeer, As sidemen in combos pick up as they stomp, When they swing with the beat of a Dixieland romp, So up to the top of my bandstand they flew, With the sleigh full of loot, and St. Nicholas, too. His lids-Man, they sizzled! His dimples were smiles! His cheeks were like “Dizzy’s,” his break was like “Miles!” His puckered-up mouth was, like, blowing flat E, And his chin hid behind a real crazy goatee! He blew not a sound, but skipped right to his gig, And stashed all the stockings, then came on real big, And flashing a sign, like that old “Schnozzle” bit, And playing it hip, up the chimney he split;
And then, in a quick riff, I dug on the roof, The jumpin’ and jivin’ of each swinging hoof. As I pulled in my noggin, and turned around fast, Down the chimney came Nick like a hot trumpet blast. The tip of a butt he had snagged in his choppers, And he took a few drags just like all cool be-boppers; He had a weird face, and a solid reet middle That bounced when he cracked, like a gutbucket fiddle! He was wrapped up to kill, Man, a real kookie dresser! And his rags were, like, way out! Pops! He was a gasser! A sack full of goodies hung down to his tail, And he looked like a postman with “Basie’s” fan mail. He was shaking with meat, meaning he was no square, And I flipped, ‘cause I’d always thought he was “longhair!” But the glint in his eye and the beat in his touch Soon gave me the message this cat was “too much!” He flew to his skids, to his group blew a lick, And they cut out real cool, on a wild frenzied kick. But I heard him sound off, with a razz-a-ma-tazz: “A cool Christmas to all, and , like all of that jazz!”
PLUS SOME SEASONAL CARTOONS TO KICK THE SEASON OFF
Submitted by Audrey Glynn GHC Monday Soprano
Best of the seasonand a happy new year
one and all!!!!
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