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<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>Jul 13, 2016 #2
GHC, HNC, SOUNDINGS & CCLT
Choir Community Summer Special <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
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ADMIN SUBMISSIONSSUMMER DROP-IN SINGS
SORRY FOLKS
I have been unable to book a suitable series of dates in the Church of Truth so there will not be any drop-in sings this summer.
Look forward to drop-ins next summer.
~ Gloria
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GHC CONCERT SPONSOR UPDATES
HOLLYHOCK WORKSHOP SCHOLARSHIPS
We still need 4 people to register for Ysaye Barnwell’s Workshop to meet her minimum and have a great choir to sing with!
Poster
Details: and Registration: Ysaye’s Hollyhock Listing but time is of the essence
If needed we still have a few more partial tuition scholarships available. You can call (800) 933-6339 for details (ask for Brian or Dana)
Submitted by Shivon
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GHC GUEST ARTIST UPDATESWhat are they doing now with particular focus on their activities in the Victoria and South Island area.
NELLY FURTADOGuest at our May 2002 Concert
This event promises to be a lot of fun.
Nelly Furtado, Neil Osborne and Alex Cuba will be sharing the stage with the Victoria Symphony on the evening of July 25th, at the Royal Theatre.
Tickets are $65 and up, and they can be purchased at the Royal Theatre website
Hope to see you all there!
Submitted by Mike WyethGHC Thursday Bass
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When you sense a faint potentiality for happiness after dark times you must grab onto the ankles of that happiness and not let go until it drags you face-first out of the dirt --- this is not selfishness, but obligation. You were given life; it is your duty (and also your entitlement as a human being) to find something beautiful within life, no matter how slight.
Elizabeth Gilbert (from Eat, Pray, Love)
Editor's Collection
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It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live an imitation of somebody else's life with perfection.
The Bhagavad Gita
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In the end, though, maybe we must all give up on trying to pay back the people in this world who sustain our lives. In the end, maybe it's wiser to surrender before the miraculous scope of human generosity and to just keep saying thank you, forever and sincerely, for as long as we have voices.
Elizabeth Gilbert (from Eat, Pray, Love)
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GINA SALA
Gina Sala was our guest artist for our Jun. 2010, Jan. 2005 and Dec. 1999 concerts and she was also the soloist on 'Nada te Turbe" which can be heard on our on the GHC’s Ubuntu CD or by clicking here.
She will be in town to offer a kirtan (participatory chant) and concert on Sunday, July 24. Come sing with her at the Church of Truth!
Here's the info she sent in…
Come celebrate in the heart-opening, grooving chant and the energy and beauty of summer with Global Vocalist Gina Salá with Niel Golden on tabla.
Gina Salá offers up a swirling set of kirtan (participatory chant and mantra from a few traditions), song and story with warmth, humor and devotion. The mind rests like a bee in a poppy, and the body unwinds in the swirl of mantra and rhythm. Gina will be joined by a wonderful band including Niel Golden on tabla and percussion
Details: Event Flyer, Facebook Event Page or at www.ginasala.com
Tickets: Kirtan $20 in advance, $25 at the door Advance Tickets at Brown Paper Tickets
About Gina Sala Gina Salá has been chanting since her early childhood ashram years. Her repertoire spans 23 languages and performance credits include Cirque du Soleil, the United Nations, yoga festivals and more. With warmth, humor and devotion, she offers Indian classical singing, sanskrit, stories and sound tantra in classes, cds, kirtans, and her annual rIver of Sound India Tour, and retreats in Mexico (Sound Wellness, March 2017), Maui (Kirtan, drum and yoga, Jan. 2017) and other places.
Gina’s Facebook Page &Her Youtube Channel
A great experience for one and all
~ Bill
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ITEMS FROM ME (BILL)
VAN WANTED FOR JULY 30 & 31 (Borrow, Rent, Trade?)
I have a family reunion coming up in Alberni on the above dates and no car or camping equipment. I would be happy to rent an economical car for someone for that weekend in return for the use of a Van that I can put a mattress in.
If that would be something you would be willing and able to do please call me at 250-920-4160.
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MY SUMMER SERVICES
Computer Tutoring & Support
Introductory training on Windows, Word, Excel and a wide variety of other programsSaving, sorting, organizing and finding filesBasic internet skillsHow to learn what you need to know
Very Sound Services
Audio conversions of your old records and tapes to digital files for burning onto CD or loading into mobile devices. Instructional recordings? Audio Archives? Recordings of family or other loved ones? Grandma reading stories to your kids? Favourite music?
To discuss the art of the possible with regard to any of the above services please contact me at:
250-920-4160 (9 to 9, daily) ~ or ~ [email protected]
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THE “APPRECIATION GAME” SUMMER SERIES
I invite you to try-out this unique “conversational game” at one of my Appreciation Game Social Evenings.
If you’ve never played, never heard of it and can’t figure out how a “conversational game” could work but…
you like wide ranging, free flowing conversations that are full of laughter and life, silliness and seriousness, entertainment and enlightenment…and…
you enjoy sociability, meeting new friends and getting know old friends better…
… let me know so we can arrange for you to try it out at one of the first three games in one of the first three games series on the evenings of July 22 & 26 + Aug 3 (or at some subsequent game evening)
Games start 7:30 pm for 1 to 1½ hours followed by some social time.
Potluck finger food and beverages of choice are welcome. Tea, juice and water provided.
Each game is played 4 to 8 people, some (sometimes most) of whom are meeting for the first time. If you are hesitant about coming to a game because it is to you an unknown activity involving unknown people feel free include a friend to share the experience.
For more information check out my very basic Appreciation Game web page that is patiently awaiting a serious upgrade later this summer.
Curious about, interested in or excited by the possibilities? Email me or call 250-920-4160 to come try it out!
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CCLT UPDATES
CARI BURDETT ~ CCLT3 - 2006/7
Join Cari and Adrian Dolan, Richard Moody & friends as they celebrate
Summer & Gratitude for life
Check out her newly released Gracias a la Vida video (ie Grateful for life)
In March 2015, Cari released her debut album, Magnolia, which has since received a nomination for best world album from the Western Canadian Music Awards. Recently, Cari won Vocalist of the Year at the Vancouver Island Music Awards along with 4 other nominations.
"Magnolia is my go to album for Sunday morning spiritual awakening (kitchen dancing)" - Jack, Montreal
You can still enjoy Cari’s music at any of the following summer shows!July 13th - St. Mark's Anglican Church, 7:30pm, VancouverJuly 30th - Char's Landing, Port AlberniAugust 7th - Salt Spring Island Garlic & Music Festival, Salt Spring Island
Please check www.cariburdett.com/calendar for more info and tickets.
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SUMMER SPECIALSINFORMATION
SUMMER SPECIAL EMAIL ANNOUNCEMENT SUBMISSIONS
This is the last Choir Community Newsletters until the beginning of September. There may be, from time to time, GHC News & Business “Summer Specials” between now and then. Whenever one of those goes out I will include whatever submissions I have on hand (possibly just in the order received).
As with the newsletter: Dated Events will be repeated in such specials automatically until
their date has passed. Any other items that you want repeated must be re-submitted once
they appear in one of these special announcements.
In order to keep my volunteer work in providing this extra summer service to a minimum please make sure that any item you send conforms to the newsletter submission guidelines specified on our site’s “Using Our Newsletter” page. If you haven’t visited that page lately please review it before you send your first summer submission.
Please submit your items to: [email protected] .There are no guarantees when, or even if, such special announcements will go out so any items you submit are on “standby” only.
~ Bill
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COMMUNITY SUBMISSIONS
OPPORTUNITIES TO SINGSUMMER SINGING
If you are interested in getting together to sing just for fun over the summer, e mail Barb Park at barb_ [email protected] or Frances at [email protected]. Thanks!
Submitted by Barbara Park GHC Tuesday Alto
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BILL’S SUMMER SING THING
I will be hosting a Song Circle on Wednesday July 27th in the Social Room at my home near Gorge and Tillicum. If you would be interested in coming, or would like to be notified about future song circles, please send an email request for the details to me at [email protected]
Submitted by Bill HansonGHC Perambulating Bass etc
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EMPLOYMENT WANTED
LANDSCAPING – DIRTY BOOTS STYLE
My son Ben and his partner Samantha (aka Sam) are hoping to help you with your garden…
“We are a small cycling landscape company currently focused in the Fairfield, Fernwood, Oak Bay, James Bay, Rockland and Oakland areas (but will consider other areas).
We are friendly, trustworthy, dedicated team of two here to help make your garden great.
Regular yard maintenance available or a one time job to bring your dream alive. "Your work is excellent and your prices are reasonable." - Linda Carlson, Thursday Alto.
Our Landscape practices are organic and sustainable. Free consultations More Info
Sam & Ben can be reached at [email protected] or 250-508-8791
Submitted by Bill Hanson Perambulating GHC Bass etc.
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ACCOMMODATION WANTED
SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS WANTED FOR SEPT. OR OCT.
A long-time friend of mine is looking for a home and has this to say about it…
Positive, cheerful mid-life lady musician / yogini seeking friendly affordable shared accommodations for Sept or Oct.
I have a grand piano and an outdoor kitty I would love to keep, (but might have to consider letting him go if I need to.)
I'm early to bed, early to rise, clean-living, into meditation, music, and Yoga. I'd prefer Saanich / Gordon Head / Oak Bay / Royal Oak for ease of access to the peninsula, but will consider any area except Sooke if it's otherwise a good fit.
Excellent references available.
Please contact me at [email protected] or 250-655-9473. Iif you have any leads, that would be much appreciated!!!
If you have what she needs or can help her find it please let her know.
Regards, Amy Nold
Submitted by Bill Hanson Perambulating GHC Bass etc.
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COMMUNITY EVENTSNOW TO THE FALL SEASON
We encourage you to support the activities of other choir community members by emailing copies of their event items to any of your contacts that you think would be interested.
(Jul 13, 20, 27, 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: http://www.jamesbaycoffeeandbooks.com
Submitted by Kim E. Willoughby GHC & Soundings Alto and When I Sing Soloist
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(Jul 15 - 17)
HEALING WITH CRYSTAL BOWLS AND SACRED SOUND
Level 1Training—July 15
Level 2 Training—July 16-17
At the Sound Sanctuary, Oak Bay
Learn to use sound for meditation and profound wellness. This training includes multiple sound baths, hands-on instruction with over 40 Alchemy ™ quartz crystal singing bowls and 7 secrets of healing with sound. You’ll also learn why the bowls irritate some people (and how to avoid that!).
With Certified Sound Therapist Nancy Watters, RCC. Register online or email [email protected]
Submitted by Nancy A. Watters CCLT 2005, former GHC Soprano
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COMMUNITY EVENTS NOW TO THE FALL SEASON (cont.)
(Jul 16, 17, 23, etc.)
TEA LEAF READINGS
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 for Tea Leaf Readings
Our Readers have done 100s of Tea Leaf Readings. Warm, insightful and intuitive,they bring a wealth of life experience to every Tea Cup reading.
Walk in for 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
Dr. Suess, The Lorax ~ Editors’ Collection
(Jul 25)
NELLY FURTADOGuest at the GHC’s May 2002 Concert
This event promises to be a lot of fun.
Nelly Furtado, Neil Osborne and Alex Cuba will be sharing the stage with the Victoria Symphony on the evening of July 25th, at the Royal Theatre.
Tickets are $65 and up, and they can be purchased at the Royal Theatre website
Hope to see you all there!
Submitted by Mike WyethGHC Thursday Bass
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(Aug 2 to 5)Lila Music Children, Youth, Teens SUMMER MUSIC & ART CAMP
Great gifted caring inspiring teachers coming to Duncan to teach at this year's Summer art music camp. Check it out..
Cello with Corbin Keep, Fiddle with Trish Barclay, Capoeira with Kuan-Jian Foo and Hilary Danielle Else, Art with Krista Ruby, Snging and games with Cari Burdett
It will be a wonderful joy filled camp of music and art making. All levels welcome We would love to have a big group of teens to rock out with Corbin Keep in the compose your own Rock tune and band class.
It will be a wonderful joy filled camp of music and art making. All levels welcome We would love to have a big group of teens to rock out with Corbin Keep in the compose your own Rock tune and band class.
Facebook Event Pate Poster
Teacher’s & other info plus registration form
Please share with your friends and groups
Submitted by Cari Burdett CCLT3 - 2006/7
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COMMUNITY EVENTS NOW TO THE FALL SEASON (cont.)
(Aug 7)
SHARI ULRICH with VALDY & THE HOMETOWN BAND
A two time Juno Award winner, and member the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, Shari was first known for her multi-instrumentalist skills with the Pied Pumkin and on as the voice of the Hometown Band. Her career as a singer songwriter brings her to her latest release “Everywhere I Go” (Borealis Records) - engineered and produced by her daughter Julia Graff, also a multi-instrumentalist. It is Shari’s 8th solo album, and the 21st including her work with Ulrich Henderson Forbes, BTU with Barney Bentall & Tom Taylor, and The High Bar Gang.
Saltspring Island Garlic FestivalSunday August 07, 2016 - Saltspring Island, BC Tickets
Submitted editorially on behalf of Shari Former Guest Artist for our June 2014 & Jan. 2010 Concerts
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(Aug 8 to12)
Lila Music Family (all ages) SUMMER MUSIC & ART CAMP
Great gifted caring inspiring teachers coming to Duncan to teach at this year's Summer art music camp. Check it out.. Cello with Corbin Keep, Fiddle with Trish Barclay, Capoeira with Kuan-Jian Foo and Hilary Danielle Else, Art with Krista Ruby, Snging and games with Cari Burdett
It will be a wonderful joy filled camp of music and art making. All levels welcome We would love to have a big group of teens to rock out with Corbin Keep in the compose your own Rock tune and band class.
Facebook Event Pate Poster
Teacher’s & other info plus registration form
Please share with your friends and groups
Submitted by Cari Burdett CCLT3 - 2006/7
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(Aug 10)
SHARI ULRICH with THE HIGH BAR GANG
A two time Juno Award winner, and member the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, Shari was first known for her multi-instrumentalist skills with the Pied Pumkin and on as the voice of the Hometown Band. Her career as a singer songwriter brings her to her latest release “Everywhere I Go” (Borealis Records) - engineered and produced by her daughter Julia Graff, also a multi-instrumentalist. It is Shari’s 8th solo album, and the 21st including her work with Ulrich Henderson Forbes, BTU with Barney Bentall & Tom Taylor, and The High Bar Gang.
Wednesday August 10, 2016 Butchart Gardens, 800 Benvenuto Ave.Brentwood Bay, BC Concert free with admission to Gardens Tickets
Submitted editorially on behalf of Shari Former Guest Artist for our June 2014 & Jan. 2010 Concerts
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(Aug 12, Sept 9, etc.)
FILMS FROM THE PARLOUR ~ (4Ds) DOCUMENTARIES AND DISCUSSION ON DYING AND DEATH
Films from the Parlour group meets on the 2nd Friday evening of each month to watch a documentary related to the issues of 'end of life', dying and post-death options; and discuss our wishes, concerns, etc., as well as the changes happening in our culture and medical system around pan-death issues.
Contact Pashta MaryMoon for further information -- [email protected] or 250-383-4065.
Submitted by Pashta MaryMoon ex GHC tenor, now HNC tenor
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COMMUNITY EVENTS NOW TO THE FALL SEASON (cont.)
(Sep 9)
SHARI ULRICH– IN OAK BAY
A two time Juno Award winner, and member the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, Shari was first known for her multi-instrumentalist skills with the Pied Pumkin and on as the voice of the Hometown Band. Her career as a singer songwriter brings her to her latest release “Everywhere I Go” (Borealis Records) - engineered and produced by her daughter Julia Graff, also a multi-instrumentalist. It is Shari’s 8th solo album, and the 21st including her work with Ulrich Henderson Forbes, BTU with Barney Bentall & Tom Taylor, and The High Bar Gang.
Friday, 9 September 2016 from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM Oak Bay Recreation Centre - Upstairs Lounge,1975 Bee Street
Submitted editorially on behalf of Shari Former Guest Artist for our June 2014 & Jan. 2010 Concerts
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(Sep 23, 24 & 25)
3 Day Retreat TRANSPARENT HEART w/ Julia Day & Stacy Sully
Meditation, Alignment, Healing, Awareness, Alchemy, Transcendence, Embodiment, Insight, Love, Peace
Facebook Event Page
September 23, 24, 25, 2016
ROUND HOUSE FARM YURT1506 Burnside Rd West,(nr Victoria General Hospital)Victoria BC, Canadawww.roundhousefarm.co
$ 350 on before September 9$ 400 thereafter
For more information or to register: [email protected]
Submitted by Julia Dayformer GHC Tuesday/Thursday Alto
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(Oct 21 to 23)
SING WITH LAURENCE COLEDear singing friends,
We are so excited that Laurence Cole is coming to Victoria, Friday Oct 21 - Sunday Oct 23! All events are at the Church of Truth. Friday Evening Singing, 6-10pm / Saturday Grief Song Ceremony, 10am-10pm / Sunday Afternoon Singing, 2-4:30pm
Weekend Schedule
For detailed description and tickets on this facebook page "workshop tickets" (see tab)
For those of you who don't have a facebook profile, you can also purchase workshop tickets online here,
Looking forward to singing with you!
Please share this message with your singing friends! Thank you!
In joyful anticipation,
Submitted by Julia James GHC Alto on hiatus
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