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December 18, 2015 #39 ~ Last One Of The YearCOMMUNITY ISSUE
OF THE GHC, HNC, SOUNDINGS & CCLTCHOIR COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
<><><><><><><><><><><> QUICK REMINDERS! <><><><><><><><><><><>Most events listed here are also listed in detail on our
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GHC HOLIDAY BREAKNow to Jan. 3
1st wk of choir in 2016 - Jan. 4, 5 & 7
HNC HOLIDAY BREAKNow to Jan. 4
1st wk of choir in 2016 - Jan. 5
GHC HOME SECTIONALSTenor Dec. 28 & Jan. 3 <> Bass Jan 6 <> Cross Sect. Jan 9 <> Soprano & Alto Jan. 10
Details in the Opportunities To Sing section
THE HIGH NOON CHOIR NEW SINGERS INTAKEJan. 5 at 11:30 am
Details in the Opportunities To Sing section
GHC FULL CHOIR REHEARSALJan. 28, Alix Goolden Hall, 7:30 – 9:30
Details in Concert Info Special Announcement email in early January
GHC CONCERTS WITH COASTLINEJan. 29 & 30
Details & Tickets on the GHC web site now
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GHC CONCERT AFTER PARTYJan. 30, Floyds, 10:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Details in Concert Info Special Announcement email in early January
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SPECIAL NOTES!!!!IN APPRECIATION:
To all the Concert Ticket and Gift Card sellers....Many thanks to everyone who stood in for me, while I was away from choir for a couple of weeks. In particular Bill Hanson, Jo Volek, Jessica Whittingham and many others whose names I didn't get (since I wasn't there).
We got a good head start on Concert Ticket sales and an amazing amount of money raised for both the Power of Hope and the Caia Connection with the sale of Gift Cards.
See you all in the New Year.
Gloria
A GHC “CURRENT SINGERS ONLY” SECTION UPDATE
Parts files have been added to the Current Repertoire list for the one song that we will be backing up Coastline on…Victory Of Love composed by Juno award winner Oliver Schroer. Thanks to GHC Thursday Bass Karun Thanjavur for providing the following link to Schroer’s music and musings: http://www.oliverschroer.com
WINTER SOLSTICE MUSIC
A mini-concert tour celebrating the darkest nights of the year with light.
4 Awesome Nights Of Music for the whole family:Duncan - Dec. 18, Saltspring - Dec. 19, Nanaimo - Dec. 20 & Victoria - Dec. 21
Featuring:CCLT3 Grad Cari Burdett (vocals) and former GHC concert accompanists Miles Black (piano) & Richard Moody (violin) along with two other excellent vocalist Sara Marreiros and Anne Schaefer
Full details & tickets
~ Shivon
BILL’S CHRISTMAS AND YULETIDE CD’s
I would like to thank everyone who bought one or more of my seasonal music samplers (as well as those who thought about it but did not buy.) Together we raised nearly $1000 for the Power of Hope and our endangered Vancouver Island marmots. Submitted by: Bill Huot, GHC loud-mouth Bass
NEWSLETTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY SCHEDULE
Jan. 1 Admin IssueJan. 8 Community IssueJan. 15 Admin Issue
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Jan. 22 Community IssueJan. 29 No newsletter due to concert bizziesFeb. 3+ Combined Admin/Community Fall season tie-off issue
~ Bill
COMMUNITY MEMBER’S SUBMISSIONS
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by the GHC of whatever that item offers. The responsibility for each itemrests with the person named in the item’s “Submitted by…” line,
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APPRECIATIONSEXPERIENCING THE HIGH NOON CHOIR
In April of 2013 Rev. Jim Lauder of the St. Iris Faith Community visited a High Noon Choir practice at the invitation of an HNC member and then joined the choir for the remainder of that Spring’s season.
In a recent email exchange that I had with him on other matters he included the following words:
I might make it to the high noon choir one of these days as it was a beautiful spiritual experience!
Gloria was especially inspiring, to the extent that I wrote a homily centred around my experience at choir.
To open a copy of his homily, which he entitled “Gloria Victoria” click here.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SINGTHE WINTER SESSION OF THE HIGH NOON STARTS TUESDAY, JAN. 5TH
New singers are always welcome…so…
Former Singers...come back to us we've missed you. Present Singers...we are pleased to be singing with you again this session.
New Singers...come check us out. We'll welcome you with open voices!
This session runs from Jan. 5th to March 22nd. If you know someone else who would like to sing during the daytime, send, them along. It's non-auditioned, all voices are welcome. WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 5, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., New Singers Orientation 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Church of Truth - 111 Superior St
Check out our web page.
See you in the singing circle!
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Shivon Robinsong, Director and Gloria Hansen, Registrar.
********************************************GHC SECTIONAL SCHEDULE
Home Sectionals
Tenors @ Howard & Karen’s ~ Monday, Dec. 28
Tenor Sectional and Holiday Social – Shivon has kindly offered to assist.Monday, December 28th 4 - 6pm singing
Potluck Social (optional) 6pm - 9pm Bring your musical instruments, a dish to share and slippers for your feet.
NO NUTS PLEASE!! We want everyone to be able to attend.
Location: 1907 Shotbolt Road. Directions: Shotbolt is a U-shaped Road that runs between the Fairfield and Foul Bay Road.
Driving East on Fairfield pass Margaret Jenkins School, go across Foul Bay Rd and take the first Right onto Shotbolt. We are a white house with christmas lights just around the curve on the Left.~ OR ~Driving South on Foul Bay Road, cross Fairfield at Margaret Jenkins and turn Left onto Shotbolt which is the first street on the Left. Pass 2 small duplexes and we are the next house on the Right.
Phone 250 598-4126 if you get lost.
Please email if you intend to come: [email protected]
Tenors @ Merrie & Dale’s ~ Sunday, Jan. 3
When: Sunday Jan. 3, 3:00 to 5:00, sectional, followed by a potluck Where: 8646 Emard Terrace, North Saanich (map) Contact: Merrie at 250 652 2703 or [email protected] Hello all tenors, Dale and I will be hosting a sectional, at our home (address above) with Denis (thank you!) leading us.
After the singing, we will have a potluck. We will make pizzas and if you would like to bring something, that would be great. Salads would be an excellent addition. A couple of desserts would be good too:)
*** PLEASE NO NUTS OR NUT OILS SO THAT ALL CAN ATTEND :) ***
Please RSVP so that we know how many pizzas we should make. Looking forward to getting together! Submitted by Dale Shpak and Merrie Houghton
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.
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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
Cross sectional @ Charles & Rhianna’s - Jan. 9th
Maxium 5 people for each section.
(What’s a Cross Sectional?)
Saturday Jan. 9th 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
Sopranos @ Frances’ - Jan. 10
Judith and I will host a home sectional for sopranos on Sunday January 10th from 2 to 4pm. I can accommodate up to 25 singers. Denis will be there to lead us.
If you would like to stay for a social gathering after, please bring snacks and beverage of your choice.Â
I'm at 103 - 945 McClure St. Buzzer no.13 will get you in. Please RSVP to [email protected] .
Submitted by Frances Strauss & Judith Rassenti Tuesday/Thursday Sopranos
Altos @ Shoshana’s – Jan. 10
2 p.m. Sunday January 10 @ 1250 Rudlin Street
Shivon will lead
RSVP not necessary but if you have any questions contact me at 250-388-0780, cell: 250-589-1250 or [email protected]
Submitted by Shoshana Litman
********************************************WOULD YOU LIKE TO HOST A SECTIONAL? (During the holiday break or in January?)
***** Extra Practice! ***** Extra Sociability! ***** Potluck? *****
At least two home sectionals per section during the holiday break and/or in January would be great!
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To reach that goal we still need one more each for the Sopranos & Basses.
If you want to be a host for any section go for it! To do so please call me (Bill) at 920-4160 or email me at [email protected]
Shivon or Denis will participate when they can.
For detailed information about sectionals, and about hosting them, please click here.
~ Bill
********************************************TAIZÉ ON NEW YEAR'S EVE
Everyone is welcome to this beautiful candle lit Taizé service.A wonderful way to greet the new year!
Thursday December 31st8.30pm to 10pmSt Philip Church 2928 Eastdowne Road at Neil in North Oak Bay
If you would like more singing, we will be gathering at 7pm for a run through.Please join us!
Submitted by Liz Vickers High Noon Alto
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Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day for the kind of community you want to live in.
Unknown
Submtitted by Barb McLintock GHC Thursday Alto
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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.
CARPOOLING TO THE CHRISTMAS SWAT
I am going from Brentwood Bay, to both sittings, could get a ride to town in the morning OR back from town in the afternoon.
I can also drive and pick up if you live near by or on the way, keep in mind that I go for the whole day.
778 426 [email protected]
Submitted by Claire Ebendinger, Monday soprano
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WORD OF MOUTH / RECOMMENDATIONSFor supporting and celebrating 'others' whose businesses / actions / way of being / kind words - whatever! - have helped you, us and/or our world grow, come alive and/or prosper.
INSPIRING MOVIE:
A great movie to watch is called "Unfinished Song" and stars Vanessa Redgrave and Terence Stamp. It's about a community choir for seniors with a fiesty upbeat unconventional director who gets them to "sing outside the box". Vanessa Redgrave's character, Marion, is ill and her husband (Terence Stamp) loves her dearly but is quite a curmudgeon who reluctantly takes her to choir practice throughout her illness. It's a delightful story of triumph and the power of music. It features our "Goodnight my Angel" song along with many other great tunes. Available at Pic-a-Flic and/or the library.
Recommended by Amber Eves GHC Tuesday Alto
Editor’s NoteAmber mentioned this movie at choir last week and I have since taken it out of the library and watched and I also recommend it.
********************************************A GEM FOR THE NEWSLETTER
Facebook user Armand Foisy says he filmed proof “that if you find pure joy in the simple things you can live a 100 years. He lives in Lillooet with his wife and his mom Albina, who turned 101 on Oct. 6.
His brief video of 101 year old Albina making and throwing snowballs is going viral.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8PxZEZKTKo
Recommended by Paddy Hernon former GHC and Soundings Bass
********************************************SOUTHERN SECRET SANTAS
Unique traffic stops in Kansas City, Missouri bring drivers to tears. Watch this CBS Evening News "On the Road" feature with Steve Hartman. Get your Kleenex out
https://www.facebook.com/CBSEveningNews/videos/10153003404704073/?fref=nf
Recommended by Vic Kravchenko former GHC Tuesday/Thursday Bass
********************************************RE-GROWING CORAL REEFS
Biologist Kristen Marhaver studies corals, tiny creatures the size of a poppyseed that, over hundreds of slow years, create beautiful, life-sustaining ocean structures hundreds of miles long. As she admits, it's easy to get sad about the state of coral reefs; they're in the news lately because of how quickly they're bleaching, dying and turning to slime. But the good news is that we're learning more and more about these amazing marine invertebrates — including how to help them (and help them help us). This biologist, and TED Senior Fellow, offers a glimpse into the wonderful and mysterious lives of these hard-working and fragile creatures.
Youtube Video
Recommended by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
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PAST AND/OR DISTANT VOICESDEAR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS OF INSTRUMENTS4AFRICA,(an initiative of Innovative Communities.Org) I have been back for almost 3 weeks here in Bamako, Mali and my days have been very full so far with a big focus on relaunching our education program with the children of Sabalibougou. First of all I want to thank all of you who expressed concerns about me returning to Mali considering how volatile it can be here. The terrorist attack at a luxury hotel in Bamako happened just a few days before I was set to go. The feedback we got from our friends here was very clear: it's more dangerous to get hit by a motorcycle in Bamako than being attacked by terrorists (we knew that already...). Since the roof collapse at the paillotte things had been pretty well on hold. Thanks to a few generous donors, the roof was rebuilt and completed couple of weeks before I arrived. The straw is now supported by…(full text & photos)
Submitted by Yves Parizeau GHC Monday Tenor
SERVING EACH OTHERCANDLE LIGHT YOGA and FREE INTRODUCTORY SESSIONS
If you live on the Peninsula, you might like the offerings at Breathing Space Studio in Brentwood Bay. I enjoy the variety of classes and of levels, and the flexible schedule (25+ drop in classes per week).
Breathing Space Mind & Body Studio in Brentwood Bay is a growing community of like-minded individuals who come together to explore yoga, Somatics, meditation, deep relaxation & a variety of other practices to develop strength and awareness.
Join us for deep relaxation & gentle yoga over the holiday season to cultivate peacefulness.
Start the new year with an exploration of yoga, Pilates, Somatics, Qi Gong and more. Dance your way to aerobic fitness through Zumba. Explore, enjoy and discover. Visit www.breathingspacebrentwood.com. Many free introductory classes will be offered during the first week of the new year!Submitted by Claire Ebendinger, Monday Soprano
********************************************COMPUTERS 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.
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Matt Hutton [email protected] 250-418-1322
Submitted by Gloria Hansen, GHC and HNC tenor and Admin Team member (Mat’s Mom)
********************************************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)
COMMUNITY MEMBERS WEB SITES
CHLOE OLIVER (former HNC tenor)
http://www.clearspaces.ca
Free yourself from limiting belief patterns and awaken to limitless possibilities! Professional support for life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, chronic pain, and much more. Registered Counsellor, Free consultations.
********************************************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]
********************************************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
********************************************JULIA DAY ~ JEWEL (former GHC Alto)
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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.
********************************************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.
********************************************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.
********************************************LOWELL ANN FUGLSANG (GHC Thursday Tenor)
http://lowellann.comhttp:/lowellann.com/blog
In my workstyle-lifestyle coaching work I love helping solo entrepreneurs find direction, stay motivated and build systems that both support and promote their business. One support that I like to emphasize for them is the Google Plus experience. Two great places to begin are my MasterMind Hangout Being Your Own CEO and three part Beginners’ Google for Business
********************************************GEORGE GARTRELL (GHC, Mondays, Bass)
http://www.georgegartrell.webs.com
Watercolor, Pen and Ink, mixed media Artist, commissions welcome.
********************************************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.
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If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.
Jim Rohn, Self Help Guru
Submitted by: Chris Gower Rees
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COMMUNITY MARKETPLACEMOVING SALE
Complete double bed with headboard • extendable wood dining table with 4 chairs • free-standing and hanging screens • drop-leaf kitchen table with 2 chairs • 3 small armchairs • 2 solid wood end tables • Yamaha keyboard • unique dresser/desk • table lamp • oil heater. All priced to be gone by Christmas. Pets and smoking free. Pick up only. For complete details, prices and photos, please email [email protected]. Or call Lee at 250-888-6825.
P.S. Ask about the ‘kitchen and linen one-price starter-kit,’ ideal for someone setting up a small place on a small budget for the first time.
Submitted by: Lee McLeod, GHC Tues/Thur bass
EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE OR WANTEDHOLIDAY HELPER LOOKING FOR WORK!
Do you have too much to do to enjoy the lead up to the holidays, let me help! Ti’s the season to be Jolly and deck the halls with boughs of holly. I can come bake your pies and cookies, decorate the house, clean, organize your craft closet, be your personal gift wrapper, spruce up the yard, and many other tasks to bring in the festive season. Friendly, reliable, with years of experience and local references. Rates from $15-$22 per hr depending on the task. Odd jobs big and small, give me a call 250-205-1114 or email [email protected]
Submitted by Maria McKenty, GHC Soprano
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ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE OR WANTEDHOUSE-SIT / EXCHANGE WANTED
My home is on Pender Island and Victoria is my singing getaway for winter. You would like a conscientious, non-smoking, semi-retired handy-man to care for your home. One to four months during January through April. Top references.
1-250-538-8580 or [email protected]
Submitted by: Robb Zuk, HNC Bass
********************************************ACCOMMODATION OFFERED Our family of 3 offers a shared space for rent in our Fernwood character house, including: furnished or semi-furnished lower level room with 2-piece bathroom plus small fridge/microwave. Use of common areas of house, including piano, large kitchen and garden. $550. The space is suitable for a student, athlete/artist or mature adult who shares similar values and aspirations (conscious communication, living lightly, family & community) – female only please due to shared common space. Please e-mail [email protected] or phone 250-592-9025 Dennis and Amaiah Paradine (former GHC bass and alto)
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.
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FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC (Dec 18?) Featuring:
THE ELIES VAN SOMMEREN TRIO
Elies Van Sommeren, vocalsBurke Rosen guitar & vocalsPaul Winfield guitar & vocals
Born and raised in Holland, Elies’ has been singing since Jan van Eyck was a lad. Her voice can best be described as a mix between Bonnie Raitt and Stevie Nicks and she gets a glow when singing Jazz, Blues, Rockabilly or Gospel.
Burke and Paul are both awesome on guitar and vocals.
These 3 together are magic
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
********************************************WINTER SOLSTICE MUSIC (Dec 18, 19, 20 & 21)
A mini-concert tour celebrating the darkest nights of the year with light.
4 Awesome Nights Of Music for the whole family:Duncan - Dec. 18, Saltspring - Dec. 19, Nanaimo - Dec. 20 & Victoria - Dec. 21
Featuring:CCLT3 Grad Cari Burdett (vocals) and former GHC concert accompanists Miles Black (piano) & Richard Moody (violin) along with two other excellent vocalist Sara Marreiros and Anne Schaefer
Full Details & Tickets
~ Shivon
TEA LEAF READINGS (Dec 19, 20, 26 & 27 + Jan 2, 3, 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,
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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
********************************************SUNDAY AFTERNOONSACRED WRITING CIRCLES (Dec 20 & 27 + Jan 3, 10, 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
********************************************CAREER CLARITY MINI-RETREAT (Jan 23)
Do you feel stuck in a career or business that doesn’t fit? Are you longing to find a career that energizes and inspires you?
Then treat yourself to CAREER CLARITY Mini-Retreat! Join career clarity coach, Julia James and learn how to envision your fulfilling career, access your innate strengths and release the fears that are stopping you. Walk away empowered to pursue your fulfilling career!
January 23, 2016, 2-5pm
For more information and to sign up contact Julia James at 778-433-5558, [email protected], or visit: http://juliajames.ca/programs/
Submitted by Julia James (GHC Tuesday Alto)
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James Bay Coffee & Books BLUEGRASS JAM CIRCLE (Dec 23 & 30 + Jan 6, 13, 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
********************************************ALCHEMY™ CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND CIRCLES (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 insights emerge that are unique and meaningful to each of us. Come and experience this lovely gift and blessing of pure bliss..... ” Marilyn W.
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
COMMUNITY EVENTS – COMING WEEKS (Dec. 28 onward)
TAIZÉ ON NEW YEAR'S EVE (Dec 31)
Everyone is welcome to this beautiful candle lit Taizé service.A wonderful way to greet the new year!
Thursday December 31st8.30pm to 10pmSt Philip Church 2928 Eastdowne Road at Neil in North Oak Bay
If you would like more singing, we will be gathering at 7pm for a run through.Please join us!
Submitted by Liz Vickers High Noon Alto
********************************************FILMS FROM THE PARLOUR ~ (4Ds) DOCUMENTARIES AND DISCUSSION ON DYING AND DEATH (Jan 8, Feb 12, 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.
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Contact Pashta MaryMoon for further information -- [email protected] or 250-383-4065.
Submitted by Pashta MaryMoon -- ex GHC tenor, now HNC tenor
JUST FOR FUN
A reward of laughter for reading this far
A CHRISTMAS CHUCKLE COLLECTION
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
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Click here if you missed, or would like to re-visit, 2014’s Christmas Chuckles
*********************Best of the season
and a happy new year to one and all!!!!
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