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November 20, 2015 #35COMMUNITY ISSUE
OF THE GHC, HNC, SOUNDINGS & CCLTCHOIR COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
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Choir Life Calendar<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>><><><>
GHC CHOIR SECTIONALSAlto/Bass Nov. 30 + Dec 1 & 3 ~ Soprano/Tenor Dec. 7, 8 & 10
Details in the Opportunities To Sing section
GHC HOME SECTIONALSAlto Nov. 28, Cross Sect. Dec. 12 & Bass Jan
Details in the Opportunities To Sing section
INSTRUMENTS4AFTRICA BATIK SALEGHC Nov. 23, 24 & 26
Details in the Extra Special Note section
GIFT CARDS FOR SYRIAN REFUGEES Nov. 23, 24 & 26)
Details in the Extra Special Note section
SOUNDINGS CONCERTSDec. 5 & 6
Details in the Community Events section
CHRISTMAS DAY SWATDec. 25
More info in the Opportunities To Sing section
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SPECIAL NOTES!!!!A COUPLE OF GREAT IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS….
Concert TicketsTickets for the Gettin’ Higher Choir January concerts will be on sale at choir starting the week of November 30Concert tickets NOW on sale on-line at www.gettinhigherchoir.ca
Gift Cards
Power of Hope and Caia Connection gift cards will also be on sale from now until the Christmas break. Submitted by Gloria Hansen, GHC admin.
MY SCHEDULE FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS
Tuesday Nov. 24Monday Nov. 30Tuesday Dec. 1 (maybe)Thursday Nov. 3
~ Bill
Extra Special Note
SEASONAL GIFT MARKET ANNOUNCEMENTS(Please note, unless otherwise stated in the announcement
100% of all funds raised go to the purposes specified.
INSTRUMENTS-4-AFRICA FUNDRAISING SALE (Nov. 23, 24 & 26)
At all three GHC choir practices in the week starting Nov. 23, and at the HNC on Nov. 24, we will be selling beautiful batik tablecloths made by women in a village of C´te D'Ivoire, West Africa (photos).
All proceeds go to our project in Bamako, Mali, to support education and traditional dance programs for children in a deprived neighbourhood. There will also be smaller batik wall hangings and a few crafts. See sample photos in attachment.
Tablecloths are approx 220 cmX 150 cm (round is 180 cm diam), include 8 small napkins, are made of strong cotton, washable, and cost $120; wall hangings $40.
For more information see website: http://www.innovativecommunities.org/region/mali email: [email protected]
Submitted by Claire Ebendinger GHC Monday Soprano
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GIFT CARDS FOR SYRIAN REFUGEES (Nov. 23, 24 & 26)
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I will sell cards made from photos taken during our travel in pre-war Syria (2010). $4 each or 3 for $10.
At choir evenings, Nov. 23-24-26.
They can be used as birthday cards, to be framed, or when making a donation to a refugee fund in someone's name. All proceeds go to support refugees in camps on Lesbos island, Greece, where my sister lives with her family. Donations for this cause are gratefully accepted. I have raised almost $2000 since June, thanks to generous donors and friends. The camp manager was so appreciative when she was given the first $1000 in July, as they had not received such a large amount in a long time. It helps provide food, clothes, medicine, etc.
For more information email: [email protected]
Thank You,
Submitted by Claire Ebendinger, Monday soprano
COMMUNITY MEMBER’S SUBMISSIONS
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GHC & HNC CAR POOLING WANTED & OFFEREDTo arrange car pools you can announce your request/offer at break time at choir (GHC or HNC). You can also email me at [email protected] with your name, contact information, where you start from, whether you need a ride or are offering one and which choir you are in. I will put a listing under the appropriate Car Pool heading for you in the next newsletter. Don’t be shy about repeating your request in subsequent weeks at choir or in the newsletter if you don’t connect the first time.
UBER TUESDAY If you drive down Pandora Avenue to choir on Tuesday nights, could you pick up a carless choir member along the way? If so, please call 250-388-0780, text 250-589-1250 or email [email protected]. Thanks! Submitted by: Shoshana Litman, GHC, Tuesday Night, Alto Section
OPPORTUNITIES TO SINGGHC SECTIONAL SCHEDULE
Choir Sectionals
There will be ALTO and BASS sectionals all three the week of Nov 30 + Dec 1 & 3 from 6:45 to 7:30. Please be there a bit early so we can warm up and be singing repertoire starting right at 6:45.
The following week (Dec 7, 8 &10) will be the Soprano and Tenor sections' turn.
Home Sectionals
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Altos @ Mary Wynne’s - Nov. 28
Saturday, November 28th, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, with Shivon
At Mary-Wynne's new house:410 Superior Street (new James Bay home) Finger food and socializing to follow.250 479 9189 Submitted by Mary-Wynne Ashford, Â Mon, Tues, Thurs, Alto
Cross sectional @ Charles & Rhianna’s - Dec. 12
Maxium 5 people for each section.
(What’s a Cross Sectional?)
Saturday December 12 from 2pm to whenever followed by a potluck.3063 Brittany Dr. (off Kelly Rd by Westshore town centre)
RSVP to Rhianna: 250-885-0716 or [email protected]
Charles: 250-870-2727 or [email protected]
Submitted by Rhianna Barr GHC Thursday Soprano
Basses @ Bills - Jan. 6
I am hosting a home sectional for all Basses on January 6 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The more of us there are the better it will be especially because Denis will be there to lead us.
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
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 sectional?
***** Extra Practice! ***** Extra Sociability! ***** Potluck? *****
At least two home sectionals per section between the beginning of the holiday break (Dec 15) and our concerts (Jan 29 & 30) would be great!
For detailed information about sectionals, and about hosting them, please click here.
Shivon or Denis will participate when they can.
The basics for hosting are a suitable space and some way to give the starting note if neither Shivon nor Denis can be there. To provide the notes you will need a keyboard, guitar, etc…or…you can play the parts files from our site on your computer…or…you can use your section’s choir practice CD.
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Just pick a date and time that works for you, send a sectional invitation 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
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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DAY SWAT
Open to all current and former GHC, HNC and Soundings singers
Many of you have participated in the amazing Christmas Day SWAT that is put on annually by the Christmas Spirit Society. It is a terrific way to give back to the community and to provide some joyful music for those less fortunate who gather for the meals and the cameraderie.
Full details to come but here are the basics…
Schedule: We sing for two separate sittings. Probably 11:15 to 1:00 and 2:30 to 4:30 (to be confirmed) Note that we will not be singing all the time - there will be breaks
o (e.g. when Santa arrives for however long he is there) You are welcome to sing at either or both We should arrive 30 minutes before each set so that we can warm up and go over songs etc.
Location: (usually) Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church, 1800 Quadra St. (to be confirmed)
If you wish to participate in this SWAT email me at [email protected], letting me know: (1) what section you are in, and (2) which sitting, or both, you will be available for. (3) your email addresses (or phone numbers for those not on email) so that I can update you as needed
~ Denis
WORD OF MOUTH / RECOMMENDATIONSFor supporting and celebrating 'others' whose businesses / actions / way of being / kind words - whatever! - have helped you, us and/or our world grow, come alive and/or prosper.
FAIR VOTE CANADA PETITION
Fair Vote Canada has a petition to ensure that the new Federal government keeps its promise that this was the last first-past-the-post election that gives such distorted results. Trudeau got 39.5% of the vote, but 54.4% of the seats. It is less dangerous than when Harper had control, but it still does not accurately reflect the people of Canada. I will bring the petition to GHC Thursday practices, but if you would like to help out with this, please email me at [email protected].
Submitted by: Mike Wyeth GHC Thursday Bass
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CHANGE THE WORDS, CHANGE THE WORLD
This video left me deeply touched and so grateful..... found on Yves Parizeau's Facebook.
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https://www.facebook.com/ caioterrabjj / videos /592009337539286
Enjoy,
Recommended by Claire Ebendinger GHC Monday Soprano
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YOU RAISE ME UP
My dear friends, this performance has left me absolutely speechless. I can't not share it!
http://www.kuaishou.com/i/photo/lwx?userId=76250346&photoId=401977271&cc=sha
love,
Recommended by Junie Swadron former GHC Monday Alto
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A COUPLE OF INTERESTING FACEBOOK POSTS BY CCLT GRADS
Julia Adams CCLT9 - 2012 Feeling Isolated? Try Choral Singing
Craig Green CCLT3 - 2006/7 Humans’ Love For Music Explained
Links to these web articles can also be found on the “Singing?!” page of the Gettin’ Higher Choir’s web site along with many other links to singing related articles, videos and MP3s.
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ISLAND VIEW BEACH PLANNING PROCESS
This process is nearing a conclusion. It is shaping up as a real battle between those who want to maintain the park as a local recreational place to walk dogs and camp and those of us who would like to see the natural environment values recognized, protected and rehabilitated.
A day long "community dialogue" discussion will be held Saturday Nov 21 hosted by the CRD 9:30am-3:30pm at the Greek Community Centre, 4648 Elk Lake Dr.
I would urge you to try and make time to participate. For details click here.
Documents to check out:1. Cordova Shore Conservation Strategy 2. A summary of the regional issue
Recommended by Claire Ebendinger GHC Monday Soprano
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There is a finite number of musical notes, but an infinite number of songs.
David Bly
Patricia Houston former GHC Tuesday Alto
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COMMUNITY NETWORKINGHEROWORK NEEDS THE SUPPORT OF HEROES LIKE YOU! (Happening NOW) In 2016 HeroWork wants to complete a massive Radical Renovation for the Rainbow Kitchen, who serves over 36,000 meals a year to the poor and disenfranchised.
More, HeroWork intends to develop a social franchise model that will enable them to empower other communities to do charity renovations.
To make these things happen they have launched their Rebuild Community Fundraising Campaign. Go to HeroWork.com for more information and to donate or help raise funds.
Join HeroWork at their Gala & Premiere on November 27th at the Marriott Hotel. Tickets available for $160. Or raise/donate $500 and get a complimentary ticket.
Submitted by Audrey Mairi, Thursday Alto
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Plan ahead for….A SINGING (or not) SANTA FOR YOUR CELEBRATION
Former GHC Bass and CCLT Grad, Doug Paterson, is Victoria’s Santa Parade Santa and he is available to jolly up your Christmas event!
Has Santa suit will travel (within reason) for children’s, adult’s and community events.
For details including photos please visit his web site.
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc. (in support of the good work Doug does)
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ANY FORGOTTEN ITEMS IN YOUR CLOSETS?
Our NGO, Instruments4africa, wants to help you declutter your closets! Have you bought a new iPad lately and don't know what to do with the old one? I'll gladly take it to Mali! Any other types of tablets welcome too. A video camera would be handy as well! We also need to replenish the school supplies so pens, pencils, rulers, notebooks, art supplies, etc... would be most appreciated.
If you prefer, you can also make a donation online at: www.innovativecommunities.org. Click on donate, follow the link and choose Instruments4africa as the initiative you support. Receipt for income tax purpose provided.
I will be going back to Bamako, Mali at the end of November to continue working on our project. I will be involved with further teacher training, benefiting the children involved in the project.
Please pass this message along. Thank you so much!
Contact: [email protected] or call at 778-426-4509
Submitted by Yves Parizeau, Monday tenor
Editor’s NoteFor more info on this project see the “Instruments-4-Africa Fundraising Sale” in the Extra Special Note section above.
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“10 FOR 10”.....A MINI HOUSE CONCERT JUST FOR YOU!
On Monday Nov. 16 our choir practice was graced with a visit from Pam and Liz who perform as “Road Trip Boogie.” They are a duo from Nova Scotia whose unique performance concept I recommend to you for gatherings of family and/or friends. In their words it’s a…
… mini house concert for those of you for whom the thought of organizing a full house concert is too daunting.
You invite 10 of your friends to an informal potluck, any evening of the week and everyone shares a meal. Pam and Liz share their road stories and after dinner they share 10 songs. The cost is just 10 dollars per person. 10 for 10!
CONTACT ....Road Trip Boogie 902 221-5999 / 902 521-8474Web Site Facebook YouTube
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
SERVING EACH OTHERCOMPUTERS REPAIRS AND MORE....
Computer Repair, Optimization, Security and Housekeeping Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 & Windows 8 - Mac OSX 10.7 and later Hardware and software issues resolved. Viral Infections, Data Recovery, Hardware Upgrades and Migration of files to a new computer. Say Good-bye to your cable bill -- I can set up Set top box. I also sell lovely vintage sound systems. Bring your music to life!!!.
$40 per Hour at my home.$50 per Hour at your home.
Matt Hutton - Gloria’s son [email protected] 250-418-1322
Submitted by Gloria Hansen, GHC and HNC tenor and Admin Team member
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ALL AGES PIANO & GUITAR LESSONS FOR INDIVIDUALS & FAMILY GROUPS
Doug Paterson, former GHC Bass and Director of the Harmonious Family Singers & Choir also teaches both piano and guitar and likes to create family bands so people play together at home as well as to provide individual instruction.
For information call Doug at 250-385-SING (7464)
Submitted by Doug Paterson former GHC Bass, CCLT5 - 2008/09 & Harmonious Family Choir Director
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Better keep yourself clean and bright, you are the window through which you see the world.
George Bernard Shaw
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COMMUNITY MEMBERS WEB SITES
PETER FAIRLEY (former GHC Bass)
http://fairley.ca
Journalist, editor, educator: Insightful, credible, global reporting on energy, technology and the environment
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ANN JACOB & STAN TOMANDL (former GHC Tuesday Alto & Bass)
http://www.comacommunication.com
Counsellors, Educators, Facilitators. Specializing in working, learning and teaching about the altered consciousness that appears in joy, grief, creativity, dreaming, illness, trauma, memory losses, and other tender and strong moments in our living and dying. Inquiries welcome: 250-383-5677 [email protected]
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JOANNE MARKS (CCLT 3 - 2006/7 and post GHC & HNC Soprano)
http://fireweedbotanicals.ca
Healing Plant Oils and Salves, Bach Flower Therapy Counselling and Spiritual ReadingsYou are the beacon of light you have been waiting for
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SHIVON ROBINSONG (GHC & HNC Director)
http://shivonrobinsong.com/
Anyone Can Sing! And singing together in harmony is a vital source of energy and connection, accessible to everyone. Workshops! Theatre! Choirs! Training!
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MURRAY POLSON (GHC & Soundings Bass)
http://www.murmade.com
Shows some of my photographic work.
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PASHTA MARYMOON (ex-GHC now HNC Tenor)
http://www.beyonds.ca/Journeying/home.html
Journeying Beyond offers Death Midwifery services -- 'end of life' consultations (comprehensive Advance Directives and Representation Agreements), support for the Death Journeyer and their families throughout the pan-death process (pre/during/post death, including post-death care at home), funeral and/or memorial services, and initial grief counselling. Pashta at [email protected] or 250-383-4065
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WINNIE COOPER (GHC Tenor)
http://www.auntiewinnie.com
Children's entertainer for Birthday Parties, Holiday Celebrations, Office & Family Events, and Special Occasions! Music CD available now!
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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 through this section (in the order received) of the Choir Community Member’s Issue that goes out every second week. This will give your site periodic exposure to 1200+ people and offer readers different web sites to check out each week.
COMMUNITY MARKETPLACEHOLIDAY GIFTS
“This sound elixir will shift your state of being!” - PB
Give yourself and your loved ones the remarkable gift of Alchemy™ Quartz Crystal Singing bowls, CDs and sound therapy gift certificates. The pure, captivating tones of these bowls help you de-stress more deeply and rapidly than years of meditation.
At the Oak Bay showroom you can try over 60 bowls and feel their live vibrations.
Layaway plans available. 250-508-8997 http://www.luminous-tones.com/purchase-crystal-bowls.html
Submitted by Nancy A. Watters, CCLT 2005, former GHC Soprano
ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE & WANTEDHOUSE-SIT / SWAP WANTED
From Dec. 13+
I live on Pender Island and Victoria is my singing getaway for winter. You would like a conscientious, non-smoking, humming-handy-man to stay in your home. I offer care for your house and garden -- And optional getaways to my beautiful island home. One to five months during December through April. Top references.
1-250-538-8580 or [email protected]
Submitted by: Robb Zuk, HNC Bass
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BRIGHT ONE BEDROOM SUITE WANTED
For Dec 15 or Jan 1
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Responsible woman, 61, looking for bright one bedroom suite. Ideally in Fairfield. Will pay up to $1000 per month. n/s n/p. phone or text 1-250 897-5570 or email [email protected].
Thanks!
Submitted by Norma Reid former Tuesday/Thursday Alto
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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A RESPONSIBLE HOUSE SITTER ?
These two fine folks I met recently might suit you.
We are a musical duo from Lunenburg,NS have just arrived in Victoria, BC fromtheir cross country tour. We are looking for house sitting opportunities on the SaanichPeninsula.
We are mature women, both with grown children with plenty of experience caring forhouseholds, yards & gardens and are dog & cat friendly. We are members of the internationalhosting organization called Servas ( servas.org ).
We are respectful, neat & tidy, organized and conscientious and would be happy to carefor your home and provide you with peace of mind while you travel.References Available.sincerely,Pam & Liz
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
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SHARED ACCOMMODATION WANTED
Looking for a low impact living situation in a communicative, cooperative and harmonious shared home with access to green space. I am a social being who also needs peace and quiet in a house with other dedicated long term renters. Please contact Thea at [email protected] if interested.
Submitted by Heather Fox, choir veteran
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BRIGHT VICTORIA HOUSE FOR RENT ~ JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2016
Easy walk to Oak Bay Village shops, the ocean, medical centres, or Oak Bay RecreationCentre.
Living room with gas fireplace, full kitchen, bedroom (Queen bed) with attachedbathroom, dining room and bathroom, plus room that could be second bedroom ormeditation room. Covered BBQ area. Wheelchair ramp at back of house for universalaccess.
$2,000 per month includes use of laundry facilities, in basement, and light cleaning everyother week.
Must have references.
Call Peggy at 250-891-6345
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Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
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Music is the greatest communication in the world. Even if people don't understand the language that you're singing in, they still know good music when they hear it.
Lou Rawls
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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.
PILATES RAINFOREST RETREAT (earlybird now to Dec 15)
Learn the basics of Pilates so you can strengthen your core, prevent low back pain, gain flexibility and cultivate a mind-body connection!
Open to men and women of all ages, this rejuvenating retreat takes place at an eco-lodge in the Volcon Tenorio Area of Costa Rica, and also includes meditation instruction, waterfall hikes, a fermentation workshop, hot springs and plenty of time to just relax.
March 5-12, 2016
Visit www.sixpetalsretreats.com for more info. (Receive 10% off with mention of this ad before December 15th.)Téana David, step-daughter of Helmut Burke GHC (recently deceased), Co-founder, Six Petals Retreatssixpetalsretreats.com
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc. on behalf of Téana in memory of Helmut
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FLAVOURS OF INDIA (Nov 20 & 21)
In this authentic Indian cooking class make Saag Paneer, Kachumder Salad, Chicken Tikka Masala, Indian Rice, Pakoras, Chai and Spice Blends. As well, share a delicious meal each night, receive a recipe booklet and 2 bags of spices. Bring hat or bandana and kitchen shoes. Attendance is needed both days.
November 20 & 21, 5:30 to 8:30pmat St Aidan’s United Church , 3703 St Aidans St, Victoria
Pay $75, either cash, cheque or online with paypal at www.shelbournecommunitykitchen.ca. Or register in person for this Shelbourne Community Kitchen Fundraiser at the Shelbourne Community Kitchen at 3541 Shelbourne St (Tues-Fri 10-2).
Submitted by Jackie MacDonald, Monday Soprano
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FORGIVENESS WORKSHOP (Nov 21)
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If you feel stuck in a career that doesn't fit, chances are you are holding onto resentments. Every resentment, whether you are aware of it or not, is holding you back from finding the right career and living the life you love.
Join certified life coach and award-winning author Julia James for a morning dedicated to learning how to forgive quickly and with ease.
November 21, 9:30am-12:30pmFor more information and to sign up, visit http://juliajames.ca/programs/
Submitted by Julia James (GHC alto, Tues)
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COMMUNITY GUATEMALA SCARF SALES IN VICTORIA AND SAANICH
We are so very appreciative of the very generous support that both GHC and HNC have given us by buying our beautiful scarves and by making donations and we thank you heartily.
Our Blog
We have 2 scarf sales coming up in the community that we hope you will bring your friends and family too, and we would appreciate you passing on this notice:
Christmas In The MangerSaturday and Sunday, Nov 21 and Nov.22 - 10 TO 4
Saanich fairgrounds, 1528 Stellys X Rd-Videa Fair Trade Fair
Saturday, Nov 28th - 10 to 4First Metropolitan Church Hall, 932 Balmoral
A great fair!
Submitted by Bill Hanson, GHC Bass etc.in support of the good works the scarf ladies have been doing for years:
mary lynch, HNC soprano, linda stanton, GHC alto and kathy coster, ex GHC soprano
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James Bay Coffee & Books BLUEGRASS JAM CIRCLE (Nov 21 & 28 + Dec 2 & 9, etc.)
Come to play in a relaxed, funky bookshop atmosphere; or come to listen while you browse the books, have dinner, sip coffee, play Scrabble.....
Every Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm
James Bay Coffee and Books 143 Menzies St. Victoria BC.is a family friendly, zero alcohol, community event where you can feel comfortable to come on your own or with friends.
For more information: http://www.jamesbaycoffeeandbooks.com
Submitted by Kim E. Willoughby GHC & Soundings Alto and When I Sing Soloist
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THE LINDEN SINGERS PRESENT: REFLECT (Nov 22)
Conducted by Music Director Brian Wismath, the Linden Singers of Victoria will perform John Rutter’s Requiem, with soprano soloist Esther-Ruth Teel. The seven-movement Requiem will be accompanied by a chamber ensemble and organist David Stratkauskas.`
We'll also sing pieces by Lauridsen, Britten and Ticheli.
Sunday November 22nd, 2015 - 2:30 pmLutheran Church of the Cross, 3787 Cedar Hill Road, SaanichTickets: $20 at the door, online and from Mary Lou Hess
Submitted by: Mary Lou Hess, former GHC Soprano, CCLT 07/08
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HILLSIDE CENTRE NIGHT OF LIGHTS (Nov 22)
Your ticket purchase to this event enters you into a draw for a trip for 2 to New York and many other prizes.
November 22ndHillside Centre (Shellbourne & Hillside)
Tickets are $5 and all proceeds go to the charity selling the tickets.
Frances will be selling tickets at GHC practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays and on Monday Nov.16 to support the work of The Men’s Trauma Centre.
http://www.menstrauma.comhttps://www.facebook.com/MensTraumaCentre/ http://hillsidecentre.com/night-lights
Frances Strauss Tuesday/Thursday soprano
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SUNDAY AFTERNOONSACRED WRITING CIRCLES (Nov 22 & 29 + Dec 6 & 13, etc.)with Junie Swadron What’s it about? It’s walking to enjoy and observe our world. It’s writing to share from our hearts, it’s laughter, it’s friendship. It’s learning to stop judging our work, it’s sipping tea. It’s finding our voice and feeling safe to speak our words out loud. It’s about being authentic and kind. It’s about music and moving our bodies during the break. It’s about creativity and it’s about catharsis – allowing the writing to become our wise teacher. It’s poetry and it’s prose. Short stories and drawings that we write from. It’s different every time! Every Sunday Ongoing (except Oct. 25)1 to 4 p.m.$20.00 Limited Space. $20.00
Full Details: http://junieswadron.com/workshops/sunday-afternoon-writing-circles/[email protected] 250-813-0183
Submitted by Junie Swadron, former GHC Alto
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ALCHEMY™ CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND CIRCLES (Nov 22 & Dec 27)
“Nancy creates a safe and sacred space for the group to dive deep and swim in an exquisite sea of peace, love and awareness. The experience was gently healing and beautiful. She puts thought into the theme for each evening and
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insights emerge that are unique and meaningful to each of us. Come and experience this lovely gift and blessing of pure bliss..... ” Marilyn W.
November 22, December 27, 7:00—9:00 pm (doors 6:45), at the Sound Sanctuary in Oak Bay, By Donation $10-20
RSVP at http://www.luminous-tones.com/sound-circles.html
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TEA LEAF READINGS (Nov 23, 24, 30, etc.)
Saturdays & Sundays 2 - 4 pmat James Bay Coffee and Books 143 Menzies St, Victoria BC see map
$30 for 30 minutes$45 for 45 minutes
Gift Certificates Available specifically for Tea Leaf Readings
Our Readers have done 100s of Tea Leaf Readings. Warm, insightful and intuitive,they bring a wealth of life experience to every Tea Cup reading.
Walk in for book readings through the shop or book an appointment by calling: James Bay Coffee & Books 250 386-4700 or emailing [email protected]
James Bay Coffee and Books is a family friendly, zero alcohol, community event where you can feel comfortable to come on your own or with friends.
For more information http://www.jamesbaycoffeeandbooks.com
Submitted by Kim E. Willoughby GHC & Soundings Alto and When I Sing Soloist
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CLOSER: A RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOPWITH LEE MCLEOD AND MARY LOU HESS (Nov 27 - 29)
Deepen your ability to be in the close relationship you want!
Open to both couples and singles, this workshop will use physical awareness, powerful teaching and deeper personal work, to help you discover new insights and grow yourself-in-relationship. Lee and Mary Lou have created a unique blend of relational perspectives from their backgrounds in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, Yoga, and Gestalt therapy. They are excited about extending their real life partnership into working with others on relationship. Find out more at www.leemcleodcounselling.com/closer.
Nov. 27 – 29
Contact Lee at [email protected] or 250-888-6825, or Mary Lou at [email protected].
Submitted by: Lee McLeod, GHC Tues/Thurs bass
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HEALING WITH CRYSTAL BOWLS AND SACRED SOUND (Nov 27, 28 & 29)
Learn to use sound for meditation and profound wellness. These training workshops include total immersion in a one-hour sound bath. You’ll get hands-on practice playing over 40 Alchemy ™ quartz crystal singing bowls. Learn 7 secrets of
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healing with sound, and understand why the bowls irritate some people (and what to do about it!). With Certified Sound Therapist Nancy Watters, RCC. Register at http://www.luminous-tones.com/training.html
Nov. 27, 28, 29 - 9:30-4:30 at the Sound Sanctuary, Oak BayLEVEL 1—Nov. 27 --$99.75LEVEL 2—Nov. 28 & 29--$313.95
Submitted by Nancy A. Watters, CCLT 2005, former GHC Soprano
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Cook St. Village Activity Centre’s ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE & SILENT AUCTION (Nov 28)
We will have 30 highly talented craft sale vendors. We also have over 60 generous businesses that have donated to our silent auction. We have gift certificates to restaurants, lunch with Carole James, items from all sorts of businesses including a child’s bike. Santa will be coming by our craft sale and will have beautiful gifts (stuffed animals and colouring books) for good girls and boys.
We are also serving lunch for $5.
November 28, 8:30 am to 4:00 pmThe Cook St. Activity Centre, 380 Cook St.,
There truly is something here for everyone to start or complete their holiday shopping!
For more info about the event and our Activity Centre click here.
Submitted by Carol Turnbull former GHC Tuesday Soprano
COMMUNITY EVENTS – COMING WEEKS (Nov. 30 onward)
SOUNDINGS CONCERTS (Dec.5 & 6)
Many of you have been to the concerts of my smaller vocal group Soundings (26 very dedicated voices) and I hope we'll see you there again, as well as new folks. This year Soundings is featuring a selection of great pieces that celebrate The Season On the Year from early Folk traditions to (very) contemporary! For example: we'll have a Soaling song from long-ago England, a New Year's song from the Shetland Isles, carols from Renaissance France, a beautiful 2-choir piece by Benjamin Britten, and right up the the present with three(!) pieces from the amazing a cappella group Pentatonix!
Saturday Dec.5, 8:00, Oak Bay United ChurchSunday Dec.6, 2:30, St. Mary's Anglican Church, Saanichton.
$20 adults and $15 seniors and students. I will have tickets at all GHC evenings.
Submitted by Denis Donnelly GHC & Soundings Director
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A “COOL YULE” CHRISTMAS CONCERT (Dec 10)
Razzmatazz, a jazz choir, is holding a 'Cool Yule' Christmas concert on Thursday, December 10th at the Fairfield United Church, 1303 Fairfield Road, Victoria, at 7:30 pm.
The concert includes seasonal jazz, blues and pop. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Concert Poster
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Submitted by Brian Husband former GHC Monday Bass
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FILMS FROM THE PARLOUR ~ (4Ds) DOCUMENTARIES AND DISCUSSION ON DYING AND DEATH (Dec 11, Jan 8, etc.)
Films from the Parlour group meets on the 2nd Friday evening of each month to watch a documentary related to the issues of 'end of life', dying and post-death options; and discuss our wishes, concerns, etc., as well as the changes happening in our culture and medical system around pan-death issues. Contact Pashta MaryMoon for further information.
Submitted by Pashta MaryMoon -- ex GHC tenor, now HNC tenor
JUST FOR FUNA reward of laughter for reading this far
THE ARTIST
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
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Making Universal Sounds In Community
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