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March 6, 2015 #9
community ISSUE
OF THE GHC, HNC, SOUNDINGS & CCLT
CHOIR COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
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SPECIAL NOTES!!!!
SINGING WITH THE GHC THIS SEASON? PLEASE NOTE!
If you have been coming to GHC practices, or you are starting late, and you haven’t yet let me know please do so right away. As always you can contact me at or 250-920-4160. ~ Bill
GHC NO NUTS TUESDAYS
A Tuesday Tenor has made a strong request that no one bring anything to choir that contains any type or amount of nuts as she is extremely allergic to them. Even the smell on someone’s breath can trigger a anaphylactic reaction drastic negative results.
Please keep this request firmly in mind and make our GHC Tuesday practices an absolutely nut free time zone!
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GHC NAME TAGS
Name tags will be available for new people at all GHC practices for the next couple of weeks.
Veterans and new people alike are encouraged to wear them at all practices.
POETRY WORKSHOP WITH DENISOver two sessions, Denis will gently guide you to deepen your own dialogue with the ancient and honoured poetic tradition. Working with poems mainly from the 20th century, he will explore the ways that poetry works both on the page and within us, and how it can enlighten and enliven our own passages.
Denis will focus mainly on poems that are inspired by the natural world. By considering such aspects of poetry as image, sound, form, syntax and allusion, we will seek to broaden into a tradition that, at its heart, carries the wisdom of humanity, if only we are able to find a way beyond its sometimes opaque surface.
Length: 1 evening, 1 day
Time: Fri Mar.20, 7pm 9pm; Sat Mar.21, 10am 5 pm
Cost: $125 + applicable taxes.
250.391.2513 or http://cstudies.royalroads.ca/courses/TAEA3926-Y14
NEWSLETTER NOTES
NAVIGATING THE “COMMUNITY ISSUE” OF OUR NEWSLETTER
With over 1400 members of our extended choir community eligible to submit items to our newsletter it can get pretty long. If you like to read every word…go for it…if you don’t then…learn what’s where so you can go directly to, and only to, what interests you by:
Skimming through, looking at section headings only (large coloured type) and only stopping to explore those sections that are of interest to you.
Skimming through sections of interest, looking only at item titles and only stopping to read items whose titles catch your eye.
Whether you read every word or skim through keep in mind that some items you come across in the newsletter might be of interest to a family member, friend or associate and generously pass such items on. You will be doing both the recipient and the submitter a favour and you will probably generate some goodwill for yourself in the process.
For some additional thoughts on choir networking please click here click here.
~ Bill
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OPPORTUNITIES TO SING
VOLUNTEER & PARTICIPATING
The Volunteer Bedside Singers at Victoria Hospice are getting ready for a new intake in Autumn 2015. Pairs sing gentle songs in the early evenings to our patients in their rooms. Learn more about this special program by attending an information session in the Woodward Room, Begbie Hall on Wednesday March 25, 7pm or Wednesday April 22, 7pm. Please note the Bedside Singers hold practices on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month (except summer) and also note flu shots are a requirement. If you have questions, please contact Kay at or 250.370.8849.
Submitted by Kathie Doerksen ( a bedside singer organizer ) and High Noon Choir alto
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TAIZE ON PALM SUNDAY
St Philip Anglican Church, Victoria
2928 Eastdowne Road (at the corner of Neil)
Sunday March 29th at 7.30pm
All are welcome to join us for this beautifulservice with meditation, prayers and chants in the style of Taize.
If you would like the opportunity for more singing, we will have a run through of the music before the service.
For details email
Submitted by Liz Vickers. HNC
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EMBODIED VOICE / SINGING BODY (Apr 17 to 19)
Workshop with Christa Ray
*** 2 spots left ***
A weekend training exploring a path to embodied Presence through excavating the full expanse of the human voice.Discoverhow to sing songs and use vocal soundings as vehicles for bringing forth and integrating hidden parts of yourself.Reconnectwith the primal roots of your voice and the sounds that can enliven your primal confidence.Awakenthe archetypal singing shaman within you capable of singing songs to bring nature, community and self into balance and health.
April 17 to 19
Sooke, BC, at Camp Barnard's McPherson and Totem lodges.
Tuition: $295
All prices are in Canadian Dollars.
See more details here.
Or contact Kim 778-440-4149
Submitted by: Robb Zuk, GHC Tuesday Bass
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It is amazing what you can accomplish if you
do not care who gets the credit
Harry S. Truman
Editor's Collection
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WORD OF MOUTH / Recommendations
For 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.
Campaign to establish a
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF PEACE
I recently received a one page update document about this campaign. Since I think it is something that all Canadians should know about it here is an intro and a link to it:
We get closer to our goal of a department of peace and need your support to make it happen. With virtually no funding and working only with volunteers, we have achieved the following milestones: (click here to read more)
Saul Arbess & Penny joy have been diligently working on this campaign here in Victoria, in conjunction with other volunteers across our country, for some time. I am eagerly looking forward to their success.
Recommended highly by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
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ALLISON’S BRAIN - A CBC PODCAST
Hello all,
I listened to this CBC podcast about how music can transform the brain and saved this woman’s life and would like to share it with you. It is called “Allison’s Brain”.
Hugs,
Recommended by Jackie Kyle-Kelly GHC Thursday Soprano
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HOUSECLEANER EXTRAORDINAIRE
Mylyn, a housecleaner extraordinaire has returned to Victoria. She has 10+ years experience in both private and hotel settings. Also has several years as a beloved nanny. Mylyn is now accepting new clients, and may be reached at 604 505-5944.
Recommended highly by Sandy Savage, GHC alto on Tuesday/Thursday.
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One of our own making…
MUSIC AT THE SPIRAL CAFE
Janet Lillian Russell, GHC Tuesday/Thursday Tenor, who brought us last season’s “Bucket Of Love” from her days as a Lingo Sister with Meg Tennant will be singing at the Spiral Café with Singer Songwriter Terry Brennan of who she says…
“Terry is an amazing songwriter. Poet/philosopher/handyman... Meg and I have sung with Ter for some 20 years and recorded with him on his first Cd "Storms and Dreams". As a rule we don't rehearse unless it's in front of a live audience. It's a ton of fun making up "on the spot' harmonies with guitarist Roger Plant.”
The comfortable, casual Spiral in Vic West (418 Craigflower Road).
The show will be on Mar. 14 from 7:00 to 9:00pm, by donation.
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
COMMUNITY NETWORKING
A January Concert Beneficiary Update
POWER OF HOPE - CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - 2 CAMPS
· July 7 - 14 &
· July 17 - 24, 2015 at Linnaea Farm
If you know someone ages 14 to 18 years who wants to make new friends, explore the arts and make a difference in the world, Power of Hope summer camps are where they should be this summer!
Every youth is filled with untapped creativity, and art is a great way to turn it up! At the Power of Hope, they'llhave the opportunity to try to new things and express themselves in a supportive community with visual arts, dance, theatre, writing, media and much more.
If you have youth in your life that would love this experience - please have a look at the Power of
Hope website: http://www.powerofhope.ca and let them know.
Submitted by Gloria Hansen,GHC and HNC tenor,and Chair of Power of Hope Board
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Please sponsor me in
BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE 2015
Big Brothers Big Sisters in Victoria matches about 500 children to improve their lives. We have 100 children on the waiting list. Most are boys and stay on that list for up to 2 years. We have volunteers but not the resources to set up the matches. Making a match is an important step and great care must be taken. We are raising money to reduce that waiting list.
I'm bowling in the 2015 Bowl for Kids Sake for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria on April 10 and I'd like you to sponsor me. You can do it online and will automatically get a tax receipt. http://bowlforkidssakevictoria.kintera.org/mikewyeth
Submitted by Mike Wyeth GHC Thursday bass.
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BOTTLE DRIVE - CYCLE OF HOPE FOR ALS 2015
The Cycle of Hope team managed to raise over $62,000 for ALS in August 2014. $25,000 bought an electric wheelchair and the rest went to research. If you don't know what ALS is please watch the videos so that you can see why I am so passionate about this cause.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrsJrIcX9lw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDAKAPR-b1E
I will be collecting donations of recyclable bottles/cans on Monday nights.
During February - June 2014 the choir and our community helped us raise $8,400 in bottles. Any donation no matter how small would be much appreciate ready for the 2015 ride in August.
Submitted by Laura Cook GHC Monday Soprano
SERVING EACH OTHER
ALL AGES PIANO & GUITAR LESSONS FOR INDIVIDUALS & FAMILY GROUPS
Doug Paterson, former GHC Bass and Director of the Harmonious Family Singers & Choir also teaches both piano and guitar and likes to create family bands so people play together at home as well as to provide individual instruction.
For information call Doug at 250-385-SING (7464)
Submitted by Doug Paterson former GHC Bass, CCLT5 - 2008/09 & Harmonious Family Choir Director
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SERVING EACH OTHER
Greg Joly Piano Service
Complete piano service, recommended by Dennis Donnelly.
Tuning, repairs, consultation.
250 475 1106
Submitted by Greg Joly, former GHC Thursday Tenor.
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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 andMigration of files to a new computer.
· Say Good-bye to your cable bill -- I can set up Set top box.
· I also sell lovely vintage sound systems. Bring your music to life!!!.
$40 per Hour at my home.
$50 per Hour at your home.
Matt Hutton - Gloria’s son 250-418-1322
Submitted by Gloria Hansen, GHC and HNC tenor and Admin Team member
CONCERT BENEFICIARY DONATION OFFERS
Any individual, business or organization willing to offer donations to our next concert beneficiary is welcome to submit an item (max 150 words) describing what they offer and the terms that need to be met for them to make a donation.
KAPESSANI, REAL ESTATE, AND THE GETTING HIGHER CHOIR
I am a Realtor with ReMax Camosun. As you may know Realtors develop a thriving business through referrals. So, yes, this is about my fellow choir members thinking of me for their real estate needs, and, passing my name on to friends and family when they are buying or selling a home.
But I want referrals that come to me through the choir to benefit the choir’s Mozambique projects. So, here is the promise I am making. For every referral I get through a choir member that results in a closed sale; I will write out a cheque for $500.00 to the Caia Connection.
It feels like a win/win to me and I hope you agree. I can be reached at 250-818-3134. Be sure to specify that your call is the result of a choir community referral (GHC, HNC, Soundings or CCLT)
Offered by Richard Acomba former Thursday Bass