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October 9, 2015 #29COMMUNITY ISSUE

OF THE GHC, HNC, SOUNDINGS & CCLTCHOIR COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

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GHC SWATOct. 24th – Central Library Courtyard

Details in the Opportunities To Sing section

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SPECIAL NOTES!!!!YES - THERE IS CHOIR THIS COMING MONDAY!

Anytime a statutory holiday falls on a choir night we still practice.  Members are of, course welcome to opt out, and perhaps come to one of the other nights that week, if they wish

NO NUTS TUESDAYS!!! (repeat for those who missed it previously)

Our Tuesday Tenor who is seriously allergic to nuts (all kinds) is back with us. As in past seasons she strongly requests no one (in any section) bring anything to choir that contains any type or amount of nuts. 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!

GHC “CURRENT SINGERS ONLY” UPDATE

The various practice files for the Getting’ Higher Choir’s concert repertoire for this season will be posted in the (password protected) Current Singers Only section of our web site soon, along with this season’s Choir Contact List.

An email announcing those postings and giving the access codes will go out to everyone that I have registered for the current season as soon as they are posted.

If you think you should be registered with the GHC but don’t receive a copy of that email by the time this weekend is over then I don’t have you registered so please contact me at bill @ gettinhigherchoir.ca or 250-920-4160 (9 to 9 daily) as soon as possible during the coming week to correct the problem.

~ Bill

MY SCHEDULE

Now that the dust is settling on our registration period I will not be at choir every night. Instead I will be rotating through all the nights and my schedule for the next two weeks will be:

Tuesday Oct. 13Monday Oct. 19Thursday Oct.22

If you have a payment to hand in and I am not there my preference is for you to hang onto it to give me the next time we are both at choir. If for any reason that is inconvenient (ie you’ll be away for a while or ???) you can give it to either Gloria or Shivon.

If you have questions to ask me or information to pass on to me then, as always, feel free to contact me at bill @ gettinhigherchoir.ca or 250-920-4160 (9 to 9 daily)

~ Bill

EDITOR’S NOTES & REMINDERSRE-SUBMITTING ITEMS TO THE COMMUNITY ISSUE

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It’s easier than you think

If I have made any format changes to your submission please notice what they are and then try to incorporate them in your future submissions.

Sometimes the changes are simply for visual consistency or clarity but most often the reasons for the changes rest in the word limits, format standards and policies described on the “Using Our Newsletter” page of our web site at:

http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/choir_life/newsletterinfo.php#guides

Submissions that don’t require me to make any changes save time in preparing the newsletter for distribution and are a gift that is always greatly appreciated.

~ Bill

COMMUNITY MEMBER’S SUBMISSIONS

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by the GHC of whatever that item offers. The responsibility for each itemrests with the person named in the item’s “Submitted by…” line,

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COMMUNITY MEMBERS’ LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTSBirthings or passings, celebrations or sadnesses, travels or returns, etc. If known, please include members’ choir community affiliations (ie GHC, HNC, etc.) and, if GHC, the night and section.

TO CHOIR FRIENDS OF MARION ELLIOTT:

It is with great sadness that I announce that Monday Alto Marion Elliott, my wife and life-partner for 47 years, passed away on September 23, after a long courageous battle with both Parkinson's disease and ovarian cancer.

See the full letter   and photos

Submitted by Don Elliott GHC Monday Bass

APPRECIATIONSFROM DON ELLIOTT

Marion and I very much enjoyed our 1 year of singing but Marion's illness prevented us from continuing.  I understand from Paul that the choir sang "Let It Be for Marion" a short while ago.  Thank you!

Submitted by Don Elliott GHC Monday Bass

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There are no promises.  Look deeply at joy and sorrow, at laughing and crying, at hoping and fearing, at all that lives and dies.  What truly heals is gratitude and tendereness.

Perma Chodron

Quoted by Amy Poehler in her biography "Yes Please"

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GHC & HNC CAR POOLING WANTED & OFFEREDTo arrange car pools you can announce your request/offer at break time at choir (GHC or HNC).  You can also email me at billh@crucible.ca with your name, contact information, where you start from, whether you need a ride or are offering one and which choir you are in.  I will put a listing under the appropriate Car Pool heading for you in the next newsletter.  Don’t be shy about repeating your request in subsequent weeks at choir or in the newsletter if you don’t connect the first time.

GHC RIDES WANTED ANY NIGHT TO/FROM GORDON HEAD

I’m a new GHC member living in the Kenmore & Tyndal area of Gordon Head. I’m a student and may need to bounce from night to night at times initially. I would appreciate getting names and numbers of Monday, Tuesday and Thursday people who I can contact for rides from time to time until my schedule settles in and I can arrange for a regular car pool.

Submitted by Bachan Sullivan GHC Mon/Tues/Thu Alto

OPPORTUNITIES TO SINGTWO IN ONE GHC SWAT – OCT. 24TH (Sing When Asked To)

This SWAT at the Central Victoria Library Courtyard at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday Oct.24 as part of both of the following events:

World Singing Day

On the 24th at 10:15 a.m. will be gathering to sing in locations around the world.

Founded in 2012, World Singing Day is about connecting the global family through song. The vision is of an annual, worldwide celebration of our common humanity that creates community, connection, and global well-being.

Its goals for 2015 include having over 100,000 people participating with at least 1 person from each of all 196 countries, and reaching over 1 million people (e.g. through social media).

A Day Of Compassion

Details TBA

There will be information about the songs we will be singing given at choir and in next week’s Admin Issue.

Submitted by Bill Hanson Choir Community Newsletter Editor

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THE FALL SESSION OF THE HIGH NOON HAS STARTED 

New singers are always welcome…so… Former Singers...come back to us we've missed you.

Present Singers...we are pleased to be singing with you again this session. New Singers...come check us out.  We'll welcome you with open voices!

 This session runs from Sept. 22nd to Dec. 8th   If you know someone else who would like to sing during the daytime, send, them along.   It's non-auditioned, all voices are welcome.  WHEN:  Tuesday's, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., WHERE: Church of Truth - 111 Superior St

Check out our web page. 

See you in the singing circle!  

Submitted by Shivon Robinsong, Director and Gloria Hansen, Registrar.

WORD OF MOUTH / RECOMMENDATIONSFor supporting and celebrating 'others' whose businesses / actions / way of being / kind words - whatever! - have helped you, us and/or our world grow, come alive and/or prosper. 

William Head on Stage A CAPTIVE ODYSSEY

WHoS, Canada's Only Inmate-Run Theatre Company, is presenting a play this season based on the history of William Head and our area. Many GHC members have previously enjoyed WHoS plays and I encourage you to see this one.

WHoS`s web site

Opened October 9th 2015 and runs Fridays & Saturdays to November 7th

Details & Tickets.

Recommended by Joyanna, GHC Tuesday Alto

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AIN'T FRIENDS GRAND

A warm-fuzzy and fun viral advertisement originating from “Android” and forwarded to me by Peter Meyer, GHC Thursday Bass.

Friends Furever Recommended by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.

COMMUNITY NETWORKINGREPORT ON GOVERNANCE ISSUES WITH OUR LARGEST CREDIT UNIONS

Recently the BC government asked for submissions to be considered during a statutory review of the Financial Institutions Act and the Credit Union Incorporation Act. (These are the laws governing BC's credit unions.)   I have been researching how some of BC's largest credit unions and cooperatives have been abusing the fundamental cooperative principle of "democratic member control". Mysubmission may be downloaded in PDF format at this link:

http://www.brucebatchelor.com/FIAandCUIAreviewsubmission-Batchelor20150915v6.pdf

I was invited this summer to present on this subject at an academic conference in Ottawa.

Submitted by Bruce Batchelor GHC Tuesday Bass

SERVING EACH OTHERCOMPUTERS REPAIRS AND MORE....

Computer Repair, Optimization, Security and Housekeeping Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 & Windows 8 - Mac OSX 10.7 and later Hardware and software issues resolved. Viral Infections, Data Recovery, Hardware Upgrades and Migration of files to a new computer.

Say Good-bye to your cable bill -- I can set up Set top box. I also sell lovely vintage sound systems. Bring your music to life!!!.

$40 per Hour at my home.$50 per Hour at your home.

Matt Hutton - Gloria’s son mattinvic@gmail.com 250-418-1322

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

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ONE-ON-ONE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES

Enroll now to get new creative outlet for your imagination!

One-On-One Digital Photography Courses for Beginners and Intermediate.

One-On-One photo workshop and photo walks: Portrait, Travel and Street Photography.Lightroom and Photoshop, hands-on training.

For more info please visit http://goingdigital.caor call/text Andrzej at 250-884-4012. Please mention GHC 10% discount.

Submitted by Andrzej Kielbowicz, photography instructor former GHC bass and choir photographer

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Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty.  Anyone who keeps learning stays young.  The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.

Perma Chodron

Quoted by Amy Poehler in her biography "Yes Please"

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COMMUNITY MEMBERS WEB SITES

DAVID OTT (former GHC Tenor)

http://www.peakrecovery.com

"Peak Recovery" is a two-phase program that will help you recover from any crisis, stress, loss, change or destructive coping choice and teach you the skills to reclaim the peace, power and joy within. It is available for individuals, couples and groups. Please visit my web site for more information.

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SHIRLEY LANGER  (GHC Alto)

http://www.anitasrevolution.com

My novel, Anita's Revolution, tells the story of how 100,000 Cuban youth taught almost one million illiterate adult Cubans to read and write. Inspiring, the novel honours the potential of youth to make significant contributions to society, and celebrates the power of literacy and education.

$17.95 (plus any mailing costs)

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RAE BILASH (GHC Soprano)

http://www.raebilash.ca

Through gentle movement and touch, Trager bodywork imparts deep relaxation to the body/mind while releasing patterns of pain, trauma, stress and tension. Trager is also a tool to help embody more fully in oneself, bringing deeper awareness to living in the present moment.

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MARILYN HENIGMAN (GHC Tenor)

http://www.searchwise.ca

SearchWise - Work Search Assistance. Helping you find rewarding employment. Affordable. Professional. Personalized. Flexible Appointment Hours.  Ph. 250-413-3142

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AUDREY MAIRI (GHC Thursday Alto)

http://www.audreymairi.com

Through my book, CD, workshops, seminars, and sessions I help people foster the connection to our energetic source using principles of the Trager Approach.

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KAREN BOISSONNEAULT (former HNC Soprano)

http://www.nianow.com/karen

Nia: Functional Fitness embracing concepts from Martial Arts, Dance, and Yoga to awesome music. No experience necessary. Introductory offer.

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JUNIE SWADRON (former GHC Monday Alto)

http://www.junieswadron.com

Coaching, Counselling, Creative/Cathartic Writing Workshops and "Writing Our Life Stories” Workshops

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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 2 - 5 of them will be rotated through this section (in the order received) of the Choir Community Member’s Issue that goes out every second week. This will give your site periodic exposure to 1200+ people and offer readers different web sites to check out each week.

THINGS & OPPORTUNITIES WANTED

WANTED: UKELELE AND A STURDY MUSIC STAND

I am looking for a music stand that can hold a 3" binder without collapsing, and am interested in buying a very modestly priced ukelele suitable for a beginner.

If you have one and/or both of these items to sell, please phone, at 250-208-0404.

Submitted by Mary Lou Hendry, former GHC Monday Soprano

EMPLOYMENT WANTED & AVAILABLEPlan ahead for….A SINGING (OR NOT) SANTA FOR YOUR CELEBRATION

Victoria’s 2014 Santa Parade Santa is available to jolly up your Christmas event!

Have Santa suit will travel (within reason) for children’s, adult’s and community events.

For details including photos please visit my web site.

Submitted by Doug Paterson former GHC Bass, CCLT5 - 2008/09

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LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT   My business wears several hats, under the umbrella of mental health, personal growth and creativity with a major focus on writing. I am a psychotherapist, writer, author, playwright, speaker, workshop facilitator and visionary for planetary growth as it pertains to health and wellness. As well, I coach writers to become authors.  Applicant must have excellent written and spoken communication skills and have Social Media, Mail Chimp and WordPress expertise. Self-motivation, excellent organizational & time management skills and ability to work to deadlines required. Full array of my work can be seen here: www.junieswadron.com.   If interested, please send your resume outlining your experience & references to Junie Swadron junieswadron@hotmail.ca  Submitted by Junie Swadron, former GHC Alt

ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE & WANTEDHOUSE-SIT / SWAP WANTED

I live on Pender Island and Victoria is my singing getaway for winter. You would like a conscientious, non-smoking, holistic-humming-handy-man to stay in your home. I offer care for your house and garden -- and optional getaways to my beautiful island home. One to six months during November through April. Highest references.

1-250-538-8580 or robbzuk@gmail.com

Submitted by: Robb Zuk, HNC Bass (restarting in November)

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When everything is connected to everything else, for better or worse,

everything matters.

Bruce Mau, Massive Change

Editor's collection

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COMMUNITY EVENTS - THIS WEEKEND TO NEXTWe encourage you to support the activities of other choir community members by emailing copies of event items to any of your contacts that you think would be interested.

William Head on Stage A CAPTIVE ODYSSEY (started Oct 9 to Nov 7)

WHoS, Canada's Only Inmate-Run Theatre Company, is presenting a play this season based on the history of William Head and our area. Many GHC members have previously enjoyed WHoS plays and I encourage you to see this one.

WHoS`s web site

Opened October 9th 2015 and runs Fridays & Saturdays to November 7th

Details & Tickes.

Submitted by Joyanna, GHC Tuesday Alto

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THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING - FILM (Oct 9 to 15)

Canadian author Naomi Klein’s latest documentary examines the challenge of climate change across the globe with footage from seven communities in nine countries, filmed over four years. Take a look into the impact around the world in this eye-opening doc.  Please see Vic Theatre page: This Changes Everything: http://thevic.ca/item/this-changes-everythingTickets: $10 + Tax

Buy Tickets OnlineOct 09, 2015 until Oct 15, 2015

Poster

Showtime: October 9 - 12 at 7pm; October 13 at 5pm; October 14 at 7pm; October 15 at 5pm

Submitted by Tom Ovanin HNC Bass

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TEA LEAF READINGS (Oct 10, 11, 17, 18, etc.)

Saturdays & Sundays 2 - 4 pmat James Bay Coffee and Books 143 Menzies St, Victoria BC see map

$30 for 30 minutes$45 for 45 minutes

Gift Certificates Available specifically for Tea Leaf Readings

Our Readers have done 100s of Tea Leaf Readings. Warm, insightful and intuitive,they bring a wealth of life experience to every Tea Cup reading.

Walk in for book readings through the shop or book an appointment by calling: James Bay Coffee & Books 250 386-4700 or emailing jbcoffeeandbooks@shaw.ca

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

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CHRIS MACLEAN, CCLT12 ~ 2015 PLAYS THE FOLK (Oct 11)

Chris, a member of the current CCLT group, will be playing a concert while she is in Victoria. She is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Wakefield, Quebec who will be singing songs from her newly released third solo album, Procrastinator.  She promises to get you singing along to some!

Sunday, October 11Victoria Folk Club, Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ave, Victoria

Open stage from 7:30 - 8:45Chris, as the featured act, from 9:00 pm

$5 at the door

For more information, please visit Chris at www.chrismaclean.com

Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc. in support of Chris

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SUNDAY AFTERNOONSACRED WRITING CIRCLES (Oct 11 & 18, etc.)with Junie Swadron What’s it about?   It’s walking to enjoy and observe our world. It’s writing to share from our hearts, it’s laughter, it’s friendship. It’s learning to stop judging our work, it’s sipping tea. It’s finding our voice and feeling safe to speak our words out loud. It’s about being authentic and kind. It’s about music and moving our bodies during the break. It’s about creativity and it’s about catharsis – allowing the writing to become our wise teacher.   It’s poetry and it’s prose. Short stories and drawings that we write from. It’s different every time! Every Sunday Ongoing (except Oct. 25)1 to 4 p.m.$20.00 Limited Space. $20.00

Full Details: http://junieswadron.com/workshops/sunday-afternoon-writing-circles/Junieswadron@hotmail.ca 250-813-0183

Submitted by Junie Swadron, former GHC Alto

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BEE IN THE GARDEN AT SPRING RIDGE COMMONS (Oct 11, 18, 25, etc.)

Come join us every Sunday afternoon for Bee in the Garden from 1:30 pm to 3:30 p.m. at Spring Ridge Commons, corner of Chambers and Gladstone. Enjoy tea made from herbs and plants in the garden and conversation.

Details:  http://www.springridgecommons.ca

Submitted by Linda Chan, High Noon Soprano

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Oneness Wednesdays` Musical JamsSING-ALONG & ACOUSTIC JAM. LED BY ARI LADE (Oct. 14)

Ari, a singer-songwriter who teaches guitar to select students in Victoria, will lead selected songs and jams promoting community, love, self-awareness, peace, and social & environmental justice. 

All voices and/or acoustic instruments (including gentle percussion) are welcome.

These musical jams will be opportunities for an individual or group of people to lead participants in an evening of sing-a-long, musical accompaniment, dancing, etc. We will gather in a circle and be in a community of sharing and fun.

October 14, 21 + 287 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Church of Truth, 111 Superior StreetBy donation

More info: please visit: http://cotvictoria.ca/oneness/ or call Linda at 250-380-6383or email weekly@cotvictoria.ca

Submitted by Linda Chan HNC and former GHC Soprano

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James Bay Coffee & Books       BLUEGRASS JAM CIRCLE    (Oct 14, 21, 28, etc.)

Come to play in a relaxed, funky bookshop atmosphere; or come to listen while you browse the books, have dinner, sip coffee, play Scrabble.....

Every Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm

James Bay Coffee and Books 143 Menzies St. Victoria BC.is a family friendly, zero alcohol, community event where you can feel comfortable to come on your own or with friends.

For more information: http://www.jamesbaycoffeeandbooks.com

Submitted by Kim E. Willoughby GHC & Soundings Alto and When I Sing Soloist

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AHMAD MILES’S “TAO OF WELLBEING” BOOKLAUNCH                 (Oct 15) My excellent and fun Taoist qigong teacher, Ahmad Miles, a Victoria acupuncturist and teacher of “Exploring Ancient Chinese Wisdom” would like to celebrate his book launch with you at the Parkside Hotel, 810 Humboldt St., Victoria on October 15 from 4 - 7pm.

Poster

Submitted by:  Gaynor Hughes, HNC Soprano

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SOUND MEDITATION TRIO (Oct 16)

Experience Victoria’s new sound healing trio! Nancy Watters, Tanya Devine and Norm Smookler are teaming up to bring you an evening of improvised, meditative sound. They will weave a transformative soundscape using 19 Alchemy™ quartz crystal bowls, overtone singing, didgeridoos, flutes, angelic vocals and percussion.

October 16, 7:30-8:30 pm (Doors 7:00)Church of Truth, 111 Superior Street$10 at the door

Submitted by Nancy A. Watters, CCLT 2005, former GHC Soprano

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TE VAKA IN CONCERT (Oct 16)

Pacific Peoples' Partnership & the South Pacific Island Community of Victoria are proud to present the South Pacific Music Sensation Te Vaka!! Te Vaka will be bringing their vibrant blend of South Pacific traditional rhythms, indigenous instruments, and globally influenced contemporary sounds to Victoria, BC's Alix Goolden Hall on October 16th!  Te Vaka has been described as one of the most original World music acts on the international scene. The award-winning musicians and dancers from Tokelau, Tuvalu, Samoa, Cook Islands, and New Zealand deliver a robust array of Pacific flavors in a genre that is uniquely its own.

Info Sheet Poster

Submitted by Margaret Argue GHC Monday/Tuesday Alto

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COOKEILIDH PERFORMS AT CELTIC VESPERS (Oct 18)

Celtic Vespers welcomes Cookeilidh on Sunday, October 18th at 7 pm at St. John’s United Church.

With fiddle, guitar, Irish flute, bass and vocals, Cookeilidh has been delighting audiences with their high energy traditional and modernized Celtic tunes. The church is located at 10990 West Saanich Rd. across from Deep Cove School. An offering will be taken.  Call 250 656-5273 for more info.

Submitted by Eva Kerr Mon. Alto

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HEALING WITH CRYSTAL BOWLS AND SACRED SOUND-LEVEL 1 (Oct. 18)

Why do crystal singing bowls irritate some people and soothe others? How can you avoid the pitfalls of healing with sound? Find out at this introductory training course with Certified Sound Healer Nancy Watters, RCC. http://www.luminous-tones.com/training.html

Oct. 18, 9:30-4:30 at the Sound Sanctuary, Oak Bay$95. Limited to 10

Private lessons and healing sessions also available 250-508-8997

Submitted by Nancy A. Watters, CCLT 2005, former GHC Soprano

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Oneness Wednesdays` Musical JammsSING-ALONG & ACOUSTIC JAM. LED BY FELINA ALEGRIA (Oct. 21)

World music: We'll explore some easy folk songs from various countries in various languages, e.g. Hebrew, French, English...Beautiful rounds and part songs. We're also going to chant a couple of mantras.

Feel free to bring your drums and instruments! Look forward to seeing many of you there!

All voices and/or acoustic instruments (including gentle percussion) are welcome.

These musical jams will be opportunities for an individual or group of people to lead participants in an evening of sing-a-long, musical accompaniment, dancing, etc. We will gather in a circle and be in a community of sharing and fun.

October 21 + 287 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Church of Truth, 111 Superior StreetBy donation

More info: please visit: http://cotvictoria.ca/oneness/ or call Linda at 250-380-6383or email weekly@cotvictoria.ca

Submitted by Linda Chan HNC and former GHC Soprano

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Brian Swimme’s EARTH’S IMAGINATION, Video Series With Gertie Jocksch Sc Dmin (Oct 21 to Nov 11)

“In The 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.”

Date: 4 Wednesdays, Oct 21, 28, Nov 4 & 11, 2015Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 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

COMMUNITY EVENTS – COMING WEEKS (Oct. 19 onward)

PROCESS WORK PSYCHOLOGY SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT: (Oct 23 - 25)

Surfing the waves of relationship - a process work psychology approach to relationshipRiding high and getting dunked - all part of the journey (arising from the teachings of Dr. Arnold Mindell)

Date:    October 23-25, 2015    Place:   Victoria, BC.

Full Details

Contact: 250-385-1665/dpwoodall@shaw.ca

Submitted by Doug Woodall former GHC & HNC Bass

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SURFING THE WAVES OF RELATIONSHIP (Oct 23 - 25)A Process Work Psychology Approach To Relationship Workshop

Riding High and Getting Dunked - All Part of the Journey (arising from the teachings of Dr. Arnold Mindell)

Date:     October 23-25, 2015

Place:   Victoria, BC

Cost:     $215 early regist. by Oct. 9th; Full: $255

Contact:        Doug Woodall - 250-385-1665 / dpwoodall@shaw.ca

Workshop Flyer

Submitted By:  Doug Woodall, MSW - former bass, HNC.

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TELLING NEW STORIES FOR OUR TIMES (Oct 24)a workshop with Pauline Le Bel

We have become disenchanted and disempowered by the stories of the generals, the politicians, and the corporations. One of the most evolutionary acts in which we can engage is the telling of our own stories. No storytelling experience necessary. Have a look at Pauline’s amusing new story about bacteria. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJsyFevZOmg

Date: Saturday Oct 24, 2015Time: 10 – 4 pmCost: $70,please bring your lunch,refreshments are availableLocation: 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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ALCHEMY™ CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND CIRCLES (Oct 25)

“Nancy creates a safe and sacred space for the group to dive deep and swim in an exquisite sea of peace, love and awareness. The experience was gently healing and beautiful. She puts thought into the theme for each evening and insights emerge that are unique and meaningful to each of us. Come and experience this lovely gift and blessing of pure bliss..... ” Marilyn W.

Oct. 25, 7:00—9:00 pm (doors 6:45), at the Sound Sanctuary in Oak Bay, By Donation $10-20

RSVP at http://www.luminous-tones.com/sound-circles--other-events.html

Submitted by Nancy A. Watters, CCLT 2005, former GHC Soprano

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Oneness Wednesdays` Musical Jamms

SING-ALONG & ACOUSTIC JAM. LED BY BRIAN MARTIN (Oct. 28)

All voices and/or acoustic instruments (including gentle percussion) are welcome.

These musical jams will be opportunities for an individual or group of people to lead participants in an evening of sing-a-long, musical accompaniment, dancing, etc. We will gather in a circle and be in a community of sharing and fun.

October 14, 21 + 287 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Church of Truth, 111 Superior StreetBy donation

More info: please visit: http://cotvictoria.ca/oneness/ or call Linda at 250-380-6383or email weekly@cotvictoria.ca

Submitted by Linda Chan HNC and former GHC Soprano

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RE-WRITE YOUR LIFE WRITING SERIES - 8 WEEKS (Oct 29)

with Junie Swadron  (writing coach for 21 years)  No Matter Where You Are Now, no matter how much pain you are in, or how stuck you may be, when you follow this proven step-by-step model, your life will transform.  Join literally thousands of others who fully made peace with their past and became fully alive using this profound (and very cool) process!   My book, Re-Write Your Life, has been endorsed by Julia Cameron - The Artist's Way, T. Harv Eker - Millionaire Mind, and dozens of others! Full details

Thursdays - Beginning, October 29th 6:30 - 8:45Register now for the Early Bird Discount - Call 250-813-0183

Submitted by Junie Swadron, former GHC Alto

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AUTHORS SUPPORT GROUP (Oct 28)with Junie Swadron Are you thinking about writing book, blog, play, memoir, etc? Whether you are at the conceptual stage or half-way through your works and got stuck, this workshop meets you where you are !

I have been successfully coaching writers for over two decades . Many of these people have also found their authentic voice which, in many cases, had been silenced for years.

Their voice on the page then became their voice in the world.

Mondays - Beginning November 2nd for 8 weeks6:30 - 8:45

Full details

Space Limited - Register now for the Early Bird Discount - Call 250-813-0183

Submitted by: Junie Swadron, former GHC Alto

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