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March 31, 2017 #12

Community IssueGHC, HNC, SOUNDINGS & CCLT

Choir Community Newsletter <><><><><><><><> Quick Reminders! <><><><><><><><>

COME MAKE MUSIC & SING IN SPRING!With Cathy Baker & Dick Jackson

Details in the Opportunities To Sing section

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Community Members’ Life Announcements

Birthings or passings, celebrations or sadnesses, travels or returns, promotions or projects, etc. If known please include choir community affiliations (ie GHC, HNC, etc.) and, if GHC, the night and section for the subject(s) and submitter of the item (if different).

Hi Choir Friends

In case you have not seen this wonderful tribute to John Shields [husband of GHC Soprano Robin June Hood], here it is.  I haven’t found the date and time of his memorial (not on the link at the bottom of this testament as suggested) but I hope to go if I can. I met John many years ago when I took mandala painting process with his then wife, Madelaine. John nursed her through a lengthy, painful few years before her death. It was so great when he met Robin Hood a short time later and was surprised to find such a soul mate, when he had imagined being single for the rest of his life.  He touched so many lives…as described so aptly by this article.  Reading it reminded me how important it is to review why we are here in this Life and how we are playing it out.

Read the article hereWell written by Donna Morton

In Light,

Submitted by Karen Ledger GHC Tuesday/Thursday Tenor

Opportunities To Sing

High Noon Choir….A daytime community choir

Join us for the Spring Session - here’s when, where and how

When: Tuesdays 12 noon – 1:30 pmWhere: Church of Truth 111 Superior St. (James Bay)

New singers always welcome Our Winter Session runs from Jan. 3 ‘til Mar. 21

This is a non-audition choir, all are welcome.

Siobhan Robinsong, Director, and  Gloria Hansen Registrar

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Come Make Music and Sing in Spring! 

Cathy Baker (GHC Thursday Soprano & CCLT13-2016) and Dick Jackson (GHC Thursday Tenor & CCLT grad to be) are hosting an evening of uplifting Music and Song.

All participants have the option of suggesting a song for everyone to sing together, performing a song solo or in a small group, teaching a song, requesting a song to be sung by someone else, or simply enjoy listening until they feel ready to join in.

April 9th, 7:00 pm (doors 6:30) at the Church of TruthBring song suggestions, musical instruments and a will to join in!Cost: $5-$15 towards hall rental and Dick's CCLT tuition in September

Full Details

Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC multi-night Bass etc.

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Word Of Mouth / Recommendations

Happy Feet!

This morning i had the most amazing pedicure I've ever had in Victoria.   My feet and legs were treated to 1 hour of trimming, clipping, massaging, polishing and various applications of heat.   I came home feeling so relaxed and cared for.   I also noticed that the manicure clients seemed to be having a wonderful time.  

The new salon - just opened in December - and is well worth looking into: 

Cook Street Nails And Spa, 247 Cook Street(right beside Oxford Foods) 778-433-888.  

Recommended highly by Gloria Hansen GHC. admin and HNC, Registrar

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The Klez……from Fiddler on the Roof, has a gig. 

The fabulous band that played with the Fiddler on the Roof production is playing at Hermann's on April 16th in the afternoon.  Come and listen to some fabulous music for just $15!  You can reserve tickets at http://hermannsjazz.com and go to Events.

Recommended by Mike Wyeth GHC Thursday Bass

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Dear Choir Community,

This will be an awesome experience for anyone who wants to make their own drum. Gizelle is a gifted shaman who has much wisdom to impart. It will be worth the price just to spend the time with her. Please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested.

Poster

Recommended by Chumi Goldstein Former GHC & Soundings Bass

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Oona McQuat, Saltspring

As the global push to sell us faster data intensifies, cell antennas are being installed on utility poles right by our homes, often without our knowledge or consent. Science warns that the artificial electromagnetic frequencies (EMF) these microcells emit disrupts wildlife, humans, and all living cells.

Educate yourself and others about EMF: Share this video & Sign this petition

Together, we can create a balanced, healthy, and sustainable future.

Recommended by Linda Lake, former Alto

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Community Networking

Please help me change the life of a child with a mentor 

Big Brothers Big Sisters in Victoria matches about 600 children to improve their lives. We have a waiting list of over 100. Most are boys and stay on that list for up to 2 years. We do not have enough resources to set up the matches which is an important step where great care must be taken. We are raising money to reduce that waiting list. I'd like you to sponsor me in the annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser on April 30th for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria.

You can do it online and automatically get a tax receipt.

Submitted by Mike Wyeth GHC Thursday bass.

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Community Networking (cont.)

Cohousing Information Session

April 23, 2017, Sunday 2:00-3:30pm. Saanich Commonwealth Place, Arbutus Room, 4636 Elk Lake Drive.

Learn about our beginning Saanich Peninsula Cohousing project, meet the people involved, ask questions and find out how you can participate. In May there will be a more in depth "Is Cohousing for You?" 2 day workshop.

Dr. Margaret Critchlow, Harbourside Cohousing Founding member, will facilitate both events. For more information about the information session or the workshop:

http://www.saanichpeninsulacohousing.com

Submitted by: Barb Whittington GHC Monday Tenor

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(Apr 8)

An invitation to Maude Barlow Speak on B.C.’s Water Crisis and Upcoming Election

University of Victoria, Human & Social Development Building (HSD) Room A240 (Map 1 Map 2)

Sat April 8, 2017 –2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

For details please click here

Submitted by: Ted Woynillowicz GHC Monday tenor

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Bottle Drive (until June)Cycle Of Hope For ALS

The Cycle of Hope team have raised over $200,000 over the last five years for ALS. We are going into our 6th year and need to raise at least $25,000 to sponsor a research student to find a cause and a cure for ALS. We are also committed to raise money for the Lemonade Fund which helps the children whose parents are living with, or have died from ALS. I will be collecting donations of recyclable bottles/cans/drink cartons on Monday nights until June 2017. The choir and our community helped us raise over $9,500 in bottles this year, $1,000 more than the year before! Any donation no matter how small would be much appreciated.

Please visit cycleofhope.ca for more information 

Thank you 

Submitted by Laura CookGHC Monday soprano 

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Serving Each OtherAll 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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Serving Each Other (cont.)

Computers Repairs And More....

My son Matt offers the following services:

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 mattinvic@gmail.com 250-418-1322

Submitted by Gloria Hansen, GHC and HNC tenor and Admin Team member

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Community Members’ Web Sites

Currently Spotlighted

For each Community Issue of this newsletter we Spotlight a few web sites from our site’s Community Members Web Sites page. This issue’s community members are:

Louis Hebert  (GHC Bass)Bonnie Hardy (past GHC Tenor)Wendy Wurtele (GHC Soprano)Dave Maclennan (GHC Bass)Renee Lindstrom (GHC Tenor)Gretchen Sleicher (CCLT 7)

To access descriptions for all of the above members’ spotlighted sites click here (you can also scroll-down or search that web page to view other members’ sites).

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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 a half dozen of them will be rotated (in the order received) through this section of the Choir Community Issue that goes out every second week.

This will give your site periodic exposure to 1500+ people and offer readers different web sites to check out each week.

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CommunityMarketplace

Re-Write Your Life Now An On-Line Course With Daily Om! With Junie Swadron, Author, Psychotherapist, Writing Coach

I Am So Excited!

Over the years I have received countless requests from people who do not live in Victoria, asking me to offer my workshop “Re-Write Your Life” as an online program. 

It was a quandary because I wanted to make the experience as deep and meaningful online as my students experience when they are in the same room with me. Well, it's taken me a while, but I did it!  I won't lie and tell you it was easy. It had to meet my standards, which are very high when it comes to delivering my work. And you can now experience it yourself! launched it this week and I am so excited!

Read all about it here. Purchase the full program on DAILY OM for as little as $10.00!

Submitted by Junie Swadron Former GHC Alto

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Employment Available or Wanted

Landscaping - Dirty Boots StyleWe get dirty so you don’t have to

My son Ben and his partner Samantha (aka Sam) are hoping to help you with your garden …

We are a landscape company able to serve you in most areas of the CRD. 

Spring preparation & hauling…We get down and dirty to pull weeds and prep your garden

We are friendly & trustworthy team of two dedicated to making your garden great. 

Regular yard maintenance available, or a one time job, to bring your dream alive. 

Organic and sustainable landscape practices 

"Your work is excellent and your prices are reasonable." - Linda Carlson, GHC Thursday Alto

Free consultations

Sam & Ben can be reached at:dirtybootsvictoria@outlook.com  or 250-508-8791

Submitted by Bill Hanson Multi-night GHC Bass etc.

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Accommodation Available or Wanted

Seeking Accommodation ~ Home as Sanctuary

We are two mature, easygoing and reliable women looking to rent either…

a three-bedroom house to share with another woman or

a two-bedroom top floor in a house or apartment

…in the neighbourhoods of James Bay, Fairfield or Fernwood starting May 1st.

We picture a bright and cozy living space with a reasonable rent of $700 or so per month & per person.

We value healthy living and a balance of personal space with real connection, clear communication, kindness, respect and creativity.

You can reach Magdalena at magdal_ened@aol.com or 250-580-4480.

Submitted by Magdalena Davvid GHC Thursday - Soprano

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Accommodation Wanted Very responsible, quiet 42-year-old single mother on a limited income, with small well-behaved dog, urgently needs a batchelor suite or small 1-bedroom apartment for herself long term, and, temporarily, her 20-year-old son who is undergoing cancer treatment. We have known both mom and son for many years and wholeheartedly vouch for them as clean, quiet, considerate and responsible tenants. Erik, the son, has been living independently and supporting himself for 2 years and looks forward to doing so again, once he has completed and recovered from chemotherapy.

The mom's current landlord unexpectedly requires her suite for personal use, so, in addition to the stress of caring for her ill son, she must find a new home in this difficult rental market. $1000 maximum, preferably including hydro and storage space.  Contact Dorinda: text or call 250-882-9994; email dorindabergen@hotmail.com Submitted by: Christie Eng and Karen Yearsley former GHC tenors/altos

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Community Events

(Mar 31, + Apr 14, 28, etc.)

The Victoria Nautical Song Circle

In case you want another place and way to sing…

Sing with the Victoria Nautical Song Circle every 2nd Friday starting at 7:30 pm

Upstairs at the Bent Mast, 512 Simcoe St, in the heart of James Bay!

For information and directions you can contact the group through Kerry at 250 598-8612

Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.

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(Apr 1)

Child Haven Fundraiser Dinner

Enjoy a multi course Indian gourmet meal, and dance entertainment. Proceeds for Child Haven International. www.childhaven.ca

Date: Saturday April 1st, 2017Time: 6:00 pm doors open, 6:30 supperWhere: Ukrainian Centre, 3277 Douglas St.

Tickets $35 (cash or cheque at the door) or contact Christine Johnston at 250-385 5444, Mandy at 250-881

1982, ext. 2100, or Ann Kumar at annskumar@hotmail.com

Submitted by Claire Ebendinger, Monday soprano

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Community Events (cont.)

(Apr 2, 9, 16, etc.)

Sunday Afternoon Sacred Writing Circles With Junie Swadron, Author, Psychotherapist, Writing Coach

With Junie Swadron, Author, Psychotherapist, Writing Coach Sunday Afternoon Writing Circles is about sharing 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. It is short stories and drawings that we write from. In short—it's a love fest, both on and off the page.

$20.00Sundays from 2:30 – 4:45 pm.Location: James Bay

RSVP by 10 am Sunday morning - limited space junieswadron@hotmail.ca http://junieswadron.com/workshops/sunday-afternoon-writing-circles/

Submitted by Junie Swadron Former GHC Alto

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(Apr 5, 12, 19,, 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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Creative Writing Workshop Write Where You Are: 7 Weeks

With Junie Swadron, Author, Psychotherapist, Writing Coach A playful, heart-centred workshop for creative writing and self-discovery, Write Where You Are is not a critique group. It is a sacred circle. Our souls flourish in a safe, non-judgmental environment. We grow strong in an atmosphere of kindness and respect, knowing we are being supported exactly as we are. There are two choices—Tuesdays & Wednesdays:

Price: $325.00 Location - James Bay

Tuesday Evenings 6:15 – 9:00 p.m. Runs Tuesday April 4 – May 16~ or ~Wednesday Afternoons 1:30 – 3:45 p.m. Runs Wednesday April 5 – May 17

www.junieswadron.com/workshops/write-where-you-are Submitted by Junie Swadron Former GHC Alto

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(Apr 6 & 8)

Come enjoy “The Nick La Riviere Septet”

The band features Brittany Iwanciwski and Ann Fraser on violins, Silvina Samuel-Lowden on cello, Chris Van Sickle on piano, Sean Drabitt on bass, and Damian Graham on drums. Aside from trombone, Nick will play conch shells, wine glasses, and who knows what else! Show starts at 7:30 Reservations recommended through Hermann Events online.

Hermann’s Jazz Club on April 6th

Galiano Island on April 8th

Submitted by Greg and Elaine La Riviere: Soundings, and former GHC, Bass & Alto

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Community Events (cont.)

(Apr 6 to May 8)

Author Support Group: 7 Weeks With Junie Swadron, Author, Psychotherapist, Writing Coach

Have you given any thought to writing a book, blog (travel, how-to), memoir, play, a series of short stories, stand-up comedy, or continuing something that you have started but put down for one reason or another? The Author Support Group gives you the structure and constructive feedback you need to keep you on track with your project.

Thursday Evenings 6:15 - 9:00 p.m. Runs Thursday April 6 – May 18Price; $325.00  Location: James Bay  

Full Details Here: www.junieswadron.com/workshops/author-support

Submitted by Junie Swadron Former GHC Alto

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(Apr 6 to 9)

The Spring Fling Tour…

…guarantees to transport the audience around the world with a 40’s French Swing, a Spanish Gypsy Jazz song, a Swedish folk tune,  an aching Italian love melody and new original songs by Cari, recently created during her music residency at the Banff Centre.  Joining me are my talented friends Mr. Adrian Dolan (piano, accordion, violin, mandolin), Mr. Richard Moody (violin, viola, mandolin) and Mr. Scott White (bass). These players are truly amazing and if you haven't heard them before, you are in for a treat. You mostly likely have heard them in the infamous band -  The Bills.  

April 6th, Duncan Showroom, Duncan April 7th, Fanny Bay April 8th, Errington Hall (out-out-of-towner reservations: email or 250-248-5106 (Denise)April 9th Frankies' Jazz club, Vancouver

Poster Ticket info

Submitted by Cari Burdett CCLT3 - 2006/7

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(Apr 8)

An invitation to Maude Barlow Speak on B.C.’s Water Crisis and Upcoming Election

University of Victoria, Human & Social Development Building (HSD) Room A240 (Map)

Sat April 8, 2017 –2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

For details please click here

Submitted by: Ted Woynillowicz GHC Monday tenor

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(Apr 9)

Come Make Music and Sing in Spring! 

Cathy Baker (GHC Thursday Soprano & CCLT13-2016) and Dick Jackson (GHC Thursday Tenor & CCLT grad to be) are hosting an evening of uplifting Music and Song.

All participants have the option of suggesting a song for everyone to sing together, performing a song solo or in a small group, teaching a song, requesting a song to be sung by someone else, or simply enjoy listening until they feel ready to join in.

April 9th, 7:00 pm (doors 6:30) at the Church of TruthBring song suggestions, musical instruments and a will to join in!Cost: $5-$15 towards hall rental and Dick's CCLT tuition in September

Full Details

Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC multi-night Bass etc.

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Community Events (cont.)

(Apr 10)

The “Mini Choir” & JIVE Big Band

Come out and support “Our Place Society” and enjoy The Mini Choir directed by Marc Jenkins and The JIVE Big Band directed by Nick La Riviere!

April 10th, 7:30 at Hermann’s Jazz Club.  https://www.facebook.com/events/1185609028204733/ 

Admission by donation.  Reservations recommended - through Hermann’s Events on line.

Submitted by Greg and Elaine La Riviere: Soundings, and former GHC, Bass & Alto

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(Apr 11)

Colour Your Palate

I want to make sure you know about this year’s fundraiser for the artsREACH Society, Colour Your Palate, taking place on April 11 at the Victoria Conference Centre. Believe it or not, it is Colour Your Palate's 10th anniversary!

There will be 14 Victoria chefs competing to see who can create the best colour-inspired canapé and Naramata Bench Wineries Association will showcase nineteen of their wineries, providing promotional wine for tasting throughout the event.

More information and online tickets (the first 100 ticket purchasers will be eligible to win a draw prize)

Recommended by Anne Nilsen GHC Tuesday Alto

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(Apr 21, May 19, etc.)

Films From The Parlour ~ (4ds) Documentaries & Discussion On Dying And Death

Films from the Parlour group meets on the 3rd 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 -- contact@beyonds.ca or 250-383-4065.

Submitted by Pashta MaryMoon ex GHC tenor, now HNC tenor

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Prayer and Music in the Style of Taizé

Time that refreshes your heart,body and spirit.You are welcome to these ecumenical services

Fairfield United Church Fridays April 21, May 19 and June 16 at 6 pm.  Doors open at 5.30pm.

Submitted by Liz Vickers HNC alto

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(Apr 23)

Cohousing Information Session

April 23, 2017, Sunday 2:00-3:30pm. Saanich Commonwealth Place, Arbutus Room, 4636 Elk Lake Drive.

Learn about our beginning Saanich Peninsula Cohousing project, meet the people involved, ask questions and find out how you can participate. In May there will be a more in depth "Is Cohousing for You?" 2 day workshop.

Dr. Margaret Critchlow, Harbourside Cohousing Founding member, will facilitate both events. For more information about the information session or the workshop:

http://www.saanichpeninsulacohousing.com

Submitted by: Barb Whittington GHC Monday Tenor

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Community Events (cont.)

(Apr 28 & 29)

A New Template for Christianity with Michael Morwood    

Three important questions in adult faith formation are: What are you asking me to imagine? From where did this imagination (as a picture of reality) arise? How does this imagination resonate with what we know today about our universe, the age of planet earth, and how life developed here?Collaborating with St. Aidan’s United Church

Date & time: Friday April 28 lecture 7–8:30; Sat, April 29 – workshop 9:30–3:30 Cost: Fri & Sat $68, Friday only $15, Sat only $50, Please bring your lunch, refreshments includedLocation: St. Aidan’s United Church, 3703 St Aidan’s St, Victoria

earthliteracies@shaw.ca, 250-220-4601 www.earthliteracies.org

Submitted by Gertie Jocksch GHC Monday Soprano

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(Apr 30)

Please help me change the life of a child with a mentor (April 30th)

Big Brothers Big Sisters in Victoria matches about 600 children to improve their lives. We have a waiting list of over 100. Most are boys and stay on that list for up to 2 years. We do not have enough resources to set up the matches which is an important step where great care must be taken. We are raising money to reduce that waiting list. I'd like you to sponsor me in the annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser on April 30th for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria.

You can do it online and automatically get a tax receipt.

Submitted by Mike Wyeth GHC Thursday bass.

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(May 2 to 23)

The Possibility in Conviviality: Telling We-Stories to the Future with Ian Wight PhD FCIP

Conviviality has been been represented as ‘an already widespread practice that is integral to our long history but is also ‘an idea that is diffuse and not collectively recognized. Is it time to bring conviviality more to the fore?

Date: 4 Tuesday May 2 - 23, 2017Time: 10 am - 12 pmCost: $75 or $20 drop inLocation: Friends Meeting House (1831 Fern St.) Victoria

earthliteracies@shaw.ca, 250-220-4601 www.earthliteracies.org

Submitted by Gertie Jocksch GHC Monday Soprano

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Career Clarity Mini-Retreat

Do you long for a meaningful career? Do you want to contribute with your unique strengths and feel energized and inspired by your work? You are not alone! Most people deeply long to share their unique gifts and make a meaningful difference.

Join Career Clarity Coach, Julia James for an afternoon CAREER CLARITY MINI-RETREAT in Victoria.

Saturday, May 6, 1:30pm-5:00pm

Learn how to get in touch with your inner wisdom, envision your fulfilling career, access your innate strengths, and release the fears that are stopping you. Walk away empowered to pursue your fulfilling career.

Fee: $35 early bird / $45 (after April 18). Register at http://juliajames.ca/programs/

Submitted by: Julia James GHC alumni

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A LAST MINUTE ITEMFintan O’BrienGHC Guest Artist Jan/17

Just heard that Fintan O'Brien has won first prize in the Yamaha Keys to the Junos songwriting contest. Fintan and Cormack are on their way to the Junos and will be on the Red Carpet. Congratulations Fintan!

http://yamahakeystothejunos.ca/entries/

Frances Strauss Tuesday/Thursday soprano

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JUST FOR FUNA reward of laughter for reading this far

Funny And CuteMore images forwarded by

Peter Meyer GHC Thursday Bass 

The best way to get a grip on life is to just let go.

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