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January 5, 2018 #1
Admin/Community IssueGHC, HNC, SOUNDINGS & CCLT
Choir Community Newsletter <><><><><><><><> Quick Reminders! <><><><><><><><>
GHC 2018 Re-StartThe week of Jan. 8, 9 & 11
Choir starts again the week of Jan. 8, 9 & 11
Incompleat Folk Singer Concert/Sing-Along ~ GHC Discount
Sun. Jan. 14, 2 pm @ Charlie White Theatre, SidneyDetails in the Opportunities To Sing section
GHC Concert Ticket Sales At ChoirNow until the Feb. 1 Rehearsal
More info in the GHC News & Business Section
Celtic Vespers with Denis & LannyJan. 21, 7 pm - St. John’s United Church, Deep Cove
Details in Community Events sections
Greg Greenway Solo PerformancesJan. 31 & Feb. 4th
Details in Denis’ Notes & Community Events sections
GHC Concerts with Greg GreenwayFriday & Saturday, Feb. 2 & 3 @ Alix Goolden Hall
Details in Choir Life: Calendar on our web site
GHC Spring SeasonStarts the week of Feb. 19, 20 & 22 @ 7:30 pm
Details in Choir Life: Calendar on our web site
GHC Spring Season New Singers Orientations7:00 pm Feb. 19, 20, 22, 26, 27 & 29
Details in the Choir Life: Calendar on our web site
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SPECIAL NOTES!
Posters & Handouts
The first important step that we can take in our collective effort to promote our up-coming concerts is to distribute the following promotional materials as widely and as enthusiastically as we can.
Posters ~ Large (11 x 17 full colour)
Available at choir now for you to post in high-traffic public locations. (see below for small ones for lower traffic areas)
Since more exposure is always better than less, picking up posters and posting them as soon as possible would be excellent!
Please think of high traffic locations where you could put your posters (make a list over the weekend?). If someone else gets one posted in one of your planned locations before you get there, or a planned location is otherwise not available, please look for a suitable alternative. We need to make our posters count by getting them all posted where they are easily noticeable by as many people as possible.
Have your own tape and pins so that you don’t have to leave the poster for someone else to put up (they might not get around to it). Don’t leave a poster behind if the decision maker isn’t available…find out when would be a good time to come back and/or look for another high traffic location to post it.
Please take only as many as you are sure you will put up. You can always get additional ones later.
If you are a member of our extended choir community, but not a current GHC singer, and you feel the urge to post some of these large posters you are welcome to ask a choir friend to pick some up for you, or to drop-in to a GHC session around the 8:30 break time to pick them up for yourself.
Posters ~ Small (8.5 x 11 full colour)
Available on-line now for you to print
These letter-sized posters are excellent for lower profile residential, work or community posting such as residential, work and community bulletin boards (also your car window, fridge doors, etc.). If you feel the urge, please print and post a couple or three in the places that you frequent. (cont. in right col…
Basic hand-outs (4-up on 8.5 x 11 black text only)
Available at choir to current members and choir visitors as well as available to the rest of our choir community on-line now (to print, cut and distribute).
Carry some of these hand-outs in your pocket, purse or brief case to give to people whenever the opportunity arises or leave a few copies here and there where people might pick them up and read them. Inserting them in your neighbour’s mail boxes is also an option.
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Three weeks since the last newsletter so…
…I have made this one a combined Admin/Community issue to make up a little for the three weeks with no newsletter. The overall newsletter schedule, however, remains as posted on our web site’s Using Our Newsletters page and next Friday’s issue will be the first Community Issue of the new year. Get your submissions in folks!
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GHC Current Singers Only Section Update
I have added a 2 column word document to the Member Submitted Lyric Sheets list in the Current Singers Only section of the GHC site. There is no section formatting in it just the full lyrics in straight text for all the songs we will be singing. It can be used by any current member to create a full lyric sheet for their section by formatting the text to indicate which words their section sings and which they don't. They can also re-format the text size, the number of columns and the page orientation to suit their needs. Once done it can be shared with your section mates by submitting it for me to add to the list.
Special Note:If you don't have Microsoft Word you can download a free copy of the free (open source) LibreOffice suite. Its Writer program has pretty much all the functionality of Word and can open, edit and save Word documents. In fact the whole LibreOffice suite of programs is a free alternative to Microsoft Office.
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Admin Team NotesDenis
It's lovely to see so many listings of sectionals, which are so useful for really getting the concert music into our voices and into our bodies. Many thanks all for your hosting and volunteering!
And a word that Greg Greenway - our concert guest - will also be performing two run-out concerts while he is here.
The first is at the Brentwood Bay Village Empourium on Wednesday Jan.31 starting at 8:00. Info here: https://empourium.ca/events.html Advance tickets essential.
The second is at the Victoria Folk Music Society's weekly coffeehouse evening at Norway House, 110 Hillside, Sunday evening Feb.4. The evening starts at 7:30 with an open stage (where I will also be performing) and Greg's set will start at 9:00.
Both gigs will be well worth it to see Greg in a more intimate setting.
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Cathy & Dick
We hope you have had a lovely holiday break, as we have, and we're ready to go, into the homestretch! We each led an enthusiastic sectional rehearsal on Thursday evening - thanks to the altos and tenors who came out, and to Nicole and Sophie for hosting the alto group. Plans are coming along well for the concert, the ticket sales and the posters, and we look forward to seeing you all this coming week!
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My Mobile Downsizing Sale
In February my daughter will be boomeranging back home. As a result the storage space available to me for all those things I might use someday is going to be severely limited. So…during these last weeks of the season I will be bringing a selection of goodies each choir night (while they last) and setting up a self-serve sale with 50% of all sales income going to our Honouring Fund in support of The Power of Hope. My intention is to post an overview of what will be on offer each night by noon of that day (latest) so that you can come prepared if something interests you. Current Posting.
My Choir Schedule
I plan on being at all choir nights between now and the concerts and you are, of course, also welcome to contact me with any questions, concerns or feedback at [email protected] or 250-920-4160 (9 to 9 daily).
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Gloria
A happy new year everyone!
Gettin’ Higher Choir InfoGHC Sectional
Home Schedule & InfoIf you are so solid in your parts that you don’t need a sectional please come anyway to be the vocal wind under your section mates’ wings. What are sectionals?
Basses - Hosted by Bill Wednesday January 10th with Denis leading
I am hosting a home sectional, with Denis leading, for all Basses on Wed. Jan. 10th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
The practice will be followed by a social gathering for those feeling social. Beverages of choice and snacks to share are welcome.
77 Gorge Rd. West (at Wascana across from Wings ~ # 8 or #11 bus). Follow the signs from the gate. (Map)
For further information or answers to your questions please contact me at 920-4160 (8 to 8 weekdays) or at [email protected]
Submitted by: Bill Hanson Multi-night Bass, etc
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Sopranos - Hosted by Marg January 13 with Cathy leading
1:30-3:30 PMWaters Edge Clubhouse 2600 Ferguson Rd Saanichton
From the Pat Bay Highway, turn east on Mt Newton Cross Road. Turn north on Lochside Drive. In one block, turn east on Ferguson Road.Go to the end of Ferguson Rd and bear left into the third entrance marked 2600. You will have driven past two other 2600 entrances on your right.
The Clubhouse is the first single storey building you will come to, inside the gates.
Park on Ferguson Road or in the small parking lot for Saanichton Bay Park, to the right of the entrance to 2600, near the water at the end of Ferguson Rd.
Submitted by Marg Stothart Monday Soprano
Altos - Hosted by Maria& Eve January 13 with either Denis or Dick leading
Eve Kerr and I are hosting an alto sectional at my home on Saturday morning January 13th, with either Denis or Dick supporting us with the music.
Coffee and muffins will be served from 9:30, with singing from 10:30 to 12:00.
My address is 445 Brookhaven Road, which runs between Oldfield and Old West Saanich Road, slightly south of Brookleigh. Muffins are welcome, but not necessary—just your voices.
Submitted by Mary Squance & Eve Kerr Monday Altos
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Basses - Hosted by TomSaturday January 20th with Denis leading
At the First Unitarian Church, 5575 West Saanich Road,in the Farmhouse Common Room (the building to the North of the Sanctuary)11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Map)
Please bring your own beverage for hydration, and snacks to share if you would like to linger afterwards.
For more info: 250-370-2181 or [email protected]
All Basses from all nights welcome.
Submitted by Tom Ovanin Monday/Tuesday Bass
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Altos - Hosted by Christine Saturday January 20th with Cathy leading
Cathy has kindly agreed to lead a sectional for Altos at our house.
Address: 2000 Bazan Bay Road in North Saanich (Bazan Bay Road is off East Saanich Road across from the Panorama Rec Centre.)
Date: Saturday, January 20th
Time: 3 to 5 pm
I will provide tea, coffee, and ginger tea for anyone who wishes to socialize after the sectional.
Submitted by Christine Dennison Mon/Tue/Thu Alto
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GHC Sectional Home Schedule & Info (cont.)
Tenors - Hosted by Merrie & DaleJanuary 21st with Denis leading
Denis will join us - thank you, Denis!
Date: Sunday, January 21st Place: Dale Shpak and Merrie Houghton's at 8646 Emard Terrace, North Saanich Time: Singing 2:00 - 4:00; Potluck and socializing starting at 4:00.
No Nuts for the potluck please!
We will make pizzas. Bring salads or appies, if you like.
Please park on the street, since there is not much of a turn around by the house....
Looking forward to singing and getting together soon!
Please RSVP at: [email protected]
Any questions? Please contact me: [email protected] 250 652-2703
Submitted by Dale Shpak & Merrie Houghton Monday Tenors
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There will be a soprano sectional at 2pm on Sunday January 21st at 103 - 945 McClure (off Vancouver St.). Buzzer no.13.
Dick will be there to guide us.
Please arrive any time after 1:30 as we will start at 2. Bring finger food for sharing after if would like to stay.
Submitted by Frances Strauss Tuesday/Thursday Soprano
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GHC News & BusinessConcert Ticket Sales
Tickets will be available (no fees applies) at all choir rehearsals including the full choir rehearsal at the Alix Goolden Hall on Feb. 1st
They are $25 regular and $20 for seniors, students and the unwaged.
Please make it easy on the ticket sellers by working out in advance which concerts you want tickets for, how many of each type you need and their total cost. If you give them away as gifts and the recipients would like to change the concert night simply bring the tickets back and exchange them.
Please make cheques payable to the The Power Of Hope
They are also available from now to concert time at the Victoria Conservatory of Music, 900 Johnson… and…via the following links to their online system (either way fees are applied)… Feb. 2 Concert Feb. 3 Concert
And…through the usual ticket outlets (no fees applied) which are: Munro’s Books (Victoria), Ivy’s Books (Oak Bay), James Bay Coffee & Books (James Bay) & Dig This (Broadmead).
Members of our extended choir community are welcome to drop-in around the 8:30 break time any choir night to pick-up tickets for their family, friends and associates (no fees applied).
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GHC News & Business (cont.)
OUR DONATED TICKET FUND
As we have for past concerts we will be accepting donations toward a “Donated Ticket” fund.
For each set of our concerts this fund has provided tickets for people who would love to hear us in concert but can’t afford to buy a ticket themselves.
If you like the idea and wish donate the price of a ticket (or two or a few or even part of one) please see whoever
is selling tickets during the break. Please make cheques payable to the If you know of someone needing a “donated ticket” to be able to come you can request it from the ticket sellers. They will be given out in the order requested as donations make them available.
~ Bill
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The Post Holiday Break… “WILL I REMEMBER ANYTHING” …Syndrome
Except for those with “unforgettable” memories, and those who would rather practice than succumb to holiday temptations, we will all (new singers and veterans) probably come back to choir next week with hesitations about how well we remember our concert songs.
The best way to answer that question is to stay off book as much as possible for the rest of the season. As has been said before…that way we will learn what we don’t know so that we can focus on learning that rather than going over and over what we already know. (for more on this see the next item)
~ Bill
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I have a sweet tooth for song and music. This is my Polish sin
Pope John Paul II
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SINGING “OFF BOOK”
Most of you know that we sing “off book” in our concerts.
For any new folks who may have missed hearing about that…we do so because when we sing confidently from our hearts in concert, without our books between us and the audience, we maximize both our joy in singing and our audience’s joy in listening!
By now we should be weaning ourselves off our sheet music. As we do so we will enable ourselves to focus on the feel and dynamics of our songs so that we get them solidly into our hearts along with the words and notes.
While we are still learning our songs at this point it is a good idea to put our sheet music down periodically to try singing without it.
By doing so we will:
a) learn what we don't know so that we can focus our memorization efforts on those bits
b) learn our parts more quickly by ear than by staring at the little dots
c) free our eyes to focus on Siobhan & Denis' directing to get the timing and dynamics of each song
d) find that we can often get lyrics we are missing by watching them mouth the words (but sometimes different sections have different words or timing so be careful)
e) most importantly the more we can sing without looking at our book for the words or the notes the more joy we will get from the singing from night to night as well as at the concerts!
The above information is an excerpt from a more detailed document that can be opened by clicking on:
How To Make The Most Of Your Concert Experience.
~ Bill
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GHC Fall SeasonConcert Beneficiary Info
Some News For New SingersAnd A Reminder For Veterans
(for those who missed it previously)
Our concerts at the end of every Fall Season are benefits for the Power Of Hope a great organization that helps young people develop self-esteem, creativity and leadership through arts based workshops. To get an overview of what they do so you know why we sing for them check out some of the following links:
The PoH web site
Videos on Vimeo: 2004 photo essay
At our concerts when we sing for the joy of it, sing for the pleasure of our audience and sing in support of the Power of Hope we are truly a Gettin’ Higher Choir.
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Other Info About OurCommunity Of Choirs
HNC News & Business
High Noon Choir…. A daytime community choir
The High Noon Choir, led by Siobhan, is underway - the current season runs for 12 weeks, starting last Tuesday, and running until March 20.
If you wish to sing with us, and have not been a previous member, please come at 11:45 next Tuesday to register.
We sing a wide variety of songs that are easy to learn, fun and uplifting to sing. And of course, all voices are welcome.
Location: Church of Truth, 111 Superior Street. Fee: $100 - $80, sliding scale.
Further information: 250.386.3181 or email [email protected]
Siobhan Robinsong HNC Director
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NOTEWORTHY WORDSA periodic column in which
GHC Tuesday/Thursday Bass Lee McLeodoffers his thoughts on GHC song lyrics
Pete Seeger’s Bequest
In the “shot” voice of his old age, Pete Seeger half sings, half speaks the words of his song “To My Old Brown Earth” in the moving recording distributed when we last sang it a couple of years ago. So I was surprised to find that Seeger wrote the song not in his 90s, but over a half-century ago
after attending the funeral of John T. McManus, co-founder of the radical newspaper, The National Guardian. Seeger later explained that when he sang
at the funeral he regretted that he did not have an appropriate song. So he went home and wrote “To My Old Brown Earth.” (http://www.chimesfreedom.com/2014/01/29/pete-seeger-to-my-old-brown-earth/)
Nevertheless I think we are entitled to view the song as his musical legacy, a sort of living will to humankind.
The form of the song is a bequest:
To my old brown earth, and to my old blue sky,I now give the last few molecules of ‘I’
The words are spoken as death approaches or even from the dead. Seeger gives his body to his “old” blue sky and brown earth. I think ‘old’ here has the connotation of ‘beloved,’ as one would say, ‘old friend.’ But there is no sentimentality here, no vision of an afterlife, simply the releasing of “molecules,” a literal, even scientific, joining with the elements.
What Seeger gives up is ‘I’— consciousness, individuality. There is even a self-deprecating irony in “the last few” molecules: suggesting the feebleness of age and of any one individual’s power.
The present tense of the next line—“And you who sing and you who stand nearby”—implies that Seeger is addressing those still alive when he has died. But surely he is also speaking to, and for, all those who sang with him—took part in the 20th century movements he helped create and lead—civil rights, social justice, the environment. Singing, then, stands for all expression, all human striving for the better.
The legal phrasing of “I do charge you,” echoes that of “I now give” earlier, and reinforces the force of the commands he is about to give from the grave. First,
I do charge you not to cry.
Not to cry because unity with all is natural and right at the end. But also because his message is not one of despair but of hope.
He enjoins us to
Guard well our human chain.Watch well you keep it strong
The human voice joined in harmony, relationship, community is Seeger’s message here, as it was in life.
His egalitarianism, socialism, environmentalism, are important not so much for themselves as for the links they imply (and try to create) between one human and another. I am reminded of Robert Frost’s lines
Earth’s the right place for love:I don’t know where it’s likely to go better. (“Birches”)
We are to keep our human chain strong “as long as sun will shine,” one meaning of which is forever. But is that word “will” not curious here? As if to give volition to the sun, to imply it might sometime cease to shine? And in the 21st century, it is impossible not to think in this context of post-nuclear cloud, of pollution, of the sun blotted out. The volition is actually ours: we will decide how long the sun shines, at least on earth, on “this our home.”
And with this, Seeger shifts to emphasise our environment, his main ‘cause’ in the later years of his life. Though he had described it as old and brown, he now charges us to keep the earth “pure and sweet and green.” For me, a wistful, yet powerful longing for life is present in these simple words.
The next word of the song is “For,” here meaning, ‘because.’ So Seeger ends with the case he’s making, with his ‘argument.’
For now I’m yours, and you are also mine.
Here’s why we should heed his charge. His physical legacy—molecules—and his human legacies, music and social action, are both now ours. He’s literally part of the earth and sky, and they are our responsibility now. But since he is part of the earth, we are also his children. Mythologically, his old blue sky and his old brown earth, are our mother and father. We owe them our being and our care.
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GHC ConcertGuest Artist Updates
Rick Scott Guest at our June 2015 concerts
Hillbilly concertos, Appalachian grooves… infamous Pied folkie Rick Scott and young keyboard ace Nico Rhodes combine musical mastery, humour and Valentine love in Roots & Grooves, an intergenerational buffet of folk, jazz and blues.
Saturday Feb 10Hilltop House Concerts, Mountain Heights Drive, Sooke, show @ 8 pm, doors @ 7:30. Admission by donation $20 at the door, please call for directions & to reserve a seat 250-642-0949.
Sunday Feb 11 M atinee At Jennifer Iredale House Concerts 2:30 pm (doors 2 pm). BYOB, Tix $20.00 at the door (all proceeds to the musicians). Refreshments by donation, lots of parking on Dallas Road. 17 Cambridge St, Victoria, BC V8V 4A7.
RSVP [email protected] to save a seat.
“Wow! Wow! Wow! I loved this!Rick and Nico are simply amazing together!”
~ Char’s Landing / Port Alberni ~
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Community Members’Submissions
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Opportunities To SingA Sing-Along Concert
Pete Seeger's The Incompleat Folksinger
Singers and Pete Seeger fans wanted!
Mark Hellman would once again like to thank Denis, Cathy and Dick for letting him drop by GHC rehearsals just before Xmas to invite choir members (and friends/family) out to a special performance of Pete Seeger's The Incompleat Folksinger in Sidney on Sunday, January 14 at 2pm. A video recording of the performance (not for sale or broadcast) will be made, in order to help Mark promote the show across Canada and around the world, and the more singers in attendance, the better!
Once again, here's the info about the show. NOTE: to receive the 'choir discount' you will need the
Discount Code: seegerchoir
Pete Seeger's The Incompleat FolksingerSunday, January 14, 2pm
Charlie White Theatre, Mary Winspear Centre (2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney) ** Accessible by public transit and cycling trails. Free parking.Regular Admission: $24 Choir members/friends: $17 (*code required: seegarchoir)Groups 10 and over: $15MWC Box Office: 250-656-0275MWC on line: http://marywinspear.ca/event/pete-seegers-incompleat-folksingerShow Info: (photos, videos, reviews, etc.): https://markhellman.caFacebook Event Page: @theincompleatfolksinger
Submitted Bill Hanson GHC Multi-Night Bass etc. (in support of Mark’s interesting project)
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Opportunities To Sing (cont.)
Extra Voices Wanted!
Jannie Lo Burdeti is hoping singers can supplement the ranks of her church choir, as some did last year. If interested, please contact her directly [email protected] Feel free to forward to other singers you know.
From Jannie:
This year, we are putting on a little concert on Sunday, February 25 at 2:30pm themed “Humanity in Harmony.” The music is very simple but I am in great need of help again, especially Sopranos and Tenors, but also Bass.
This is our repertoire (all sung in English):Himenami by Dan Forrest (written in…
…commemoration of the Japanese tsunami)You’ll never walk alone/Climb every MountainHallelujah by Leonard CohenPeace by Dave and Jean PerryPrayer for the ChildrenMake my Life an AlleluiaPeople United Will Never be Defeated (small ensemble)Ode to Peace
Our rehearsals are Thursdays from 6:30-7:30pm at St Paul’s United Church in Sidney and we will start rehearsals next Thursday (1/11). Even if they can come only once or twice before the concert, that would be so helpful!!
Submitted by Margaret Argue former GHC alto
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AccommodationAvailable & Wanted
Long-term rental house needed beginning March/April
Some friends of ours (2 adults, 2 teens) moving here from Austria are in desperate need of small house to rent in Victoria beginning March/April 2018. Please let me know (email or phone)if you know of anything. Near UVic would be nice, but not essential. They are responsible, professional folks.
Submitted by: Brian Grady, former Soundings Tenor
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Looking To Purchase A Home
Responsible, working, multi-generational family looking to buy a home with suite to rent, price range $550000-$650000, in areas of Sidney, Central Saanich, Saanich, View Royal, Esquimalt, and Victoria. Bonus features: would love to have garden and fireplace in home and be close to transit routes. Please email to discuss. ([email protected])
Submitted by Thomas Munson Monday Night Bass
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Shared Accommodation Available
Looking for a responsible, quiet older woman (50+) or older student (30+) to share a large 2-bedroom furnished apartment. Yes to eating healthy, respecting space and time. No to pets, parties, drugs, and smoking; light drinking ok.
Located near Fort Street and Foul Bay Road in Oak Bay.
$600./month. Includes all utilities.
Contact: [email protected] 778 - 977 - 5394
Submitted by: Mary Burcher, GHC Alto, Tuesdays, and former HNC
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As observed, we must reflect that, when we reach the end of our days, our life experience will equal what we have paid attention to…whether by choice or default.
William James
Editor’s Collection (found in “The Attention Merchants” by Tim Wu)
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Community Events(Jan 9 to 30)
The Planetary Shaman, Integral Theory, Evolutionary Spirituality & Participation in the Sacred Biosphere with Layman Pascel
It may be possible to start cultivating a planetary wisdom-civilization and a great tribe of wholeness. To do so requires that we become better and more flexible explorers and students of whatever skills are needed to generate and regenerate sacred traditions without falling into irrationalism. We need to be more complete participants in the multidimensional mystery of Nature. This a job for new kinds of shamans.
Location: Friends Meeting House, 1831 Fern St, VictoriaDate: Four Tuesdays, Jan 9 - 30, 2018 Time: 10 am – 12 pmCost: $75 Please do not let cost deter you, call us about our scholarship fund
[email protected] 250-220-4601 www.earthliteracies.org
Submitted by Gertie Jocksch Tuesday Soprano
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(Jan 10, 17, 24, etc.)
James Bay Coffee & Books Bluegrass Jam Circle
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:
Submitted by Kim E. Willoughby GHC & Soundings Alto and When I Sing Soloist
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(Jan 10, 17, 24 & 31 + Feb 7)
A Video Series “Earth’s Imagination” with Physicist Brian Swimme
Physicist Dr. Brian Swimme relates the history of the universe to the modern human. An evolutionary exploration
Beginning January 10 - Five Wednesday Evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Discussion facilitated by Gertie Joksch SC from Programs in Earth Literacies.Held at St. Johns United Church, 10990 West Saanich Rd.Hosted by Peninsula EcoVision By donation info @ 250 656-52273
Science has shattered the cosmos without providing an inspiring modern mythology. Swimme’s magnificent synthesis of scientific insights provides a
new mythology for the new millennium.” – David Suzuki
Submitted by Eva Kerr Monday Alto
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(Jan 10 to Feb 11)
Earth’s Imagination with Gertie Jocksch
In the series Earth’s Imagination, cosmologist Brian Swimme places the human psyche within the fifteen billion year cosmic process in order to highlight the directions in which human consciousness is evolving today and into the future. With a remarkable ability to make contemporary scientific findings accessible and engaging, Swimme relates the history of the Universe to the modern human.
Hosted by Peninsula EcoVision at St John’s United Church
Date: 5 Wednesdays, Jan 10 - Feb 11 2018 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pmCost: By donationLocation: St John’s United Church 10990 West Saanich Road, North Saanich
[email protected] 250-220-4601 www.earthliteracies.org
Submitted by Gertie Jocksch Tuesday Soprano
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Community Events (cont.)
(Jan 12)
Native Psychic fair
A Native Mystical & Spirit Fair is a one-of-a-kind event with 15 Professional Native Practitioners who are gifted, caring and knowledgeable with Tarot, Energy work, Reiki, Mediumship, Spiritual readings, Traditional Healing, Crystal healing, and Shamanism. We also have Native artists selling jewellery, dreamcatchers and more. Let us support your healing & wellness and come to those who know.
Entrance into fair is $5. Services start at $25 and up.
Location: Church of Truth, 111 Superior street.Date: January 13, 2017 from 11-5 pm.Contact Isabel: 778-401-0299Website: okanesestudio.webs.com
Submitted by Isabel Okanese Former GHC Thursday Alto (2012)
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(Jan 15+)
Writing Your Memoir and Celebrating Your Life Journey…
…with Author, Psychotherapist & Writing Coach, Junie Swadron
A fun-filled “get it on the page” 6-week workshop. Re-visit and embrace the milestones that have made your life rich with meaning, bring new clarity and understanding to old circumstances, laugh and cry at the meanderings of your life, and learn to fully appreciate yourself and all the characters who have played a starring role.
By course end, you will have written many of your favourite stories, created an outline for a full memoir and will have the necessary tools to continue the process with enthusiasm and joy! Bring a pen, a notebook and your smile! Mondays - begins January 15th - 10 a.m –12:00 Noon New Horizons, 234 Menzies StreetRegister (250) 386-3035
Price: $45.00 - Members $60.00 - Non-memberswww.junieswadron.com [email protected] 250 – 813-0183
Submitted by Junie Swadron, former GHC Alto
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(Jan 15+)
A Literary Cafe Hosted by Junie Swadron, Author, Playwright and Writing Coach
Please join us for an inspiring evening of local writers and authors sharing their poetry, short stories, prose, and memoir.
There is also time to ask questions and learn from the authors what their particular process is or how they came about publishing their books, etc.
Friday, February 16 at 7 p.m. Come early to get a seat, order goodies and drinks. Entertainment begins at 7 Imagine Cafe Studio, 31 Erie St, in James BayAdmission $10.00
www.junieswadron.com [email protected] 250 – 813-0183
Submitted by Junie Swadron former GHC Alto
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(Jan 19)
Robbie Burns Dinner
Join us for our Scottish theme dinner recognizing Scotland's national poet, Robbie Burns: Cock-a-leekie Soup with Oat Cakes, Rutabaga & Carrot Mix, Mashed Potatoes, Haggis or Ham, Scottish Short Bread, Tea or Coffee. The program will include a Piper, address to the haggis and entertainment. All ages welcome.
Please purchase tickets in advance by Tuesday, January 16th, 2018. If you have dietary restrictions please contact staff and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Friday, January 19/18, Doors open at 12noonCook Street Village Activity Centre, 380 Cook St.
Submitted by Carol Turnbull Former GHC Tuesday Soprano
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Community Events (cont.)
(Jan 20)
šxʷʔam̓ət (home)
the 2018 Theatre for Living (TfL) forum theatre production on issues of Reconciliation is coming to the Songhees Wellness Centre in Victoria on Friday, January 19 and Saturday, January 20 at 7:30 pm. It asks the “What now” question, and compels audiences to see reconciliation not as a “thing of the past”, but something that permeates aspects of our lives NOW. This interactive play puts real, tough, current issues on the stage and invites the audience in to offer solutions. Engaged, you leave altered and informed. Don’t miss it!
Tickets available at choir $15, $17 online, and $20 at the door. Facebook - Website - Twitter
Submitted by choir members Diana Smith, GHC Tuesday Alto Lynne Crawshaw, Tuesday, Thursday Tenor & Forrest Smith, GHC Tuesday Alto
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(Jan 21)
Celtic Vespers with Denis Donnelly on Harp and Lanny Pollet on Flute
Sunday, Jan. 21st at 7 pm. You are invited to a candle lit hour of Celtic tunes on harp and flute, with a few readings and a short reflection.Celtic Vespers are held at St. Johns United Church, 10990 West Saanich Rd. (across from Deep Cove School) There is no admission charge, but a free will offering will be taken.For more info call Eve at 250 656-5273 Submitted by Eve Kerr Mon. alto
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(Jan 27)
40th Anniversary Open House
Everyone is invited to help us celebrate our 40th Anniversary. Come and enjoy live music, a fashion show, presentation on travelling the Northwest Passage, learn about the health benefits of laughter, and watch a
square dance demo. Don't forget to check out our wellness lounge and art show. We can't wait to see you!
(cont. in right col…Saturday, January 27/18, 10:30am to 2:30pm Cook Street Village Activity Centre, 380 Cook St. Submitted by Carol Turnbull Former GHC Tuesday Soprano
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(Jan 27)
Fashion Show
Enjoy a fashion show featuring new fashions from Alia N Tanjay. Please pick up tickets in advance so we can be sure to have enough seating. Drop-ins welcome.A “Trunk Sale” will follow the fashion show until 2pm.
Saturday, January 27/18, 12noon to 12:45pmCook Street Village Activity Centre, 380 Cook St.
Submitted by Carol Turnbull Former GHC Tuesday Soprano
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(Jan 28 + Feb 11 & 25, etc.)
Sunday Afternoon
Sacred Writing Circles… …with Junie Swadron, Author, Psychotherapist and Writing Coach
The second and fourth Sunday of every month
Enjoy a non-judgmental environment for creativity to flourish with different writing exercises drawn from Junie Swadron’s ever-growing, overflowing creative writing toolbox! (and run-on sentences).
Sip tea, write, discuss, learn and relax in a heart-centred, creative Sunday afternoon! This absolutely delightful experience will engage the writer within - eliciting prose, poetry, song lyrics, or simply stream of consciousness writing in “no apparent form.” You will learn the fundamentals of moving past the head and into the heart of writing.
$20.00Must Email Or Call To Confirm RegistrationLimited Seating
[email protected] 250 – 8813-0183Full information and registration details:
www.junieswadron.com/sunday-afternoon
Submitted by Junie Swadron former GHC Alto
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Community Events (cont.)
(Jan 31)
Greg Greenway extra concert!
Our concert guest Greg Greenway will be with us the whole week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) prior to the GHC concerts, and he is also doing an extra concert - great for Peninsula people! - on the Wednesday evening.
On Wednesday Jan.31, Greg will be doing a concert in the lovely and intimate setting of the Brentwood Bay Empourium (corner of West Saanich Rd. and Wallace Drive). This is a wonderful opportunity to see Greg in his "native habitat" of a small coffeehouse evening concert. The evening begins at 8:00. Advance tickets are required, as the seating is very limited. I have tickets to sell and they will be available at choir evenings.
They are $20. Tickets are also available at the Empourium. Don't miss this opportunity!
Submitted by Denis Donnelly GHC & Soundings Director
Editor’s NoteHe will also be at the Victoria Folk Music Society's weekly coffeehouse evening at Norway House, 110 Hillside, Sunday evening Feb.4. The evening starts at
7:30 with an open stage (where I will also be performing) and Greg's set will start at 9:00.
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Career Clarity Retreat @ Royal Roads University
Feb. 10 / Feb. 17 / Mar. 24
Learn how to claim your purpose, live your values, envision your fulfilling career, access your strengths, and release the fears that are stopping you from moving forward in your life and career.
For more information and to register, visit http://juliajames.ca/programs/
Submitted by Julia James GHC Tues. Alto
================== THATS NOT ALL FOLKS ================Our Choir Community Issue (Part 2) follows next Friday with lots of
interesting submissions from other choir community members plus some Quote Breaks and the Just For Fun section!
Please submit any items you have for it by midnightnext Wednesday to [email protected]
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