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January 26, 2018 #4

Community IssueGHC, HNC, SOUNDINGS & CCLT

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

GHC Concert Ticket Sales At ChoirNow until the Feb. 1 Rehearsal

More info in the Special Notes Section

Greg Greenway Solo Performances Jan. 31 & Feb. 4th

Details in the Community Events section

GHC Concerts with Greg GreenwayFriday & Saturday, Feb. 2 & 3 @ Alix Goolden Hall

Details in Choir Life: Calendar on our web site

Former GHC Guest Artist Rick ScottHouse Concerts

with Nico Rhodes - Feb. 9 & 10Details in the Community Events section

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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Admin NoteFrom Cathy and Dick

It’s great to hear things coming together so beautifully in these last rehearsals. It’s totally normal to feel the little bubbles of excitement or anxiety around this time. We invite you to channel that energy into focusing on the “heart message” of the song and doing what you can to free yourself from the notes and words on the page. It

has been really gratifying to see how many of you have worked so hard, to now be able to connect with us as we direct, and to be fully present with the song.

Our heartfelt thanks to our singers, and to Denis and Siobhan, for making our first session as GHC co-directors such a joyful adventure!

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SPECIAL NOTES

A Last Week Concert Promo Push

Since most of our public concert ticket sales traditionally happen in the last week before the concerts any bit of extra push during this period can go a long way. With over 1500 people in our extended choir community a little bit of help from each of you can ensure sell-outs at both concerts. If you haven’t already done so please do any or all of the following that you find suitable: Check in with those you have spoken to before

about the concerts to see if they have purchased their tickets yet and if not offer to pick them up for them at choir.

Visit our Facebook Event Page and share it. Check our @GHCsings twitter account and re-tweet

at will Use any other social media you have access to

enthusiastically~ and ~

Check out our “Entering The Concert Home Stretch” document again to see if there is anything you haven’t done so far that you would be up to doing now.

Re-sending “Concert Info Announcement” (as a reminder) that was emailed to everyone on Jan. 11th if you kept it handy in your email IN folder or saved on your computer. If you don’t have a copy handy click here (how’s that for handy!)

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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 Power of Hope.

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.

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Concert Tickets

Tickets will be available (no fees applied) 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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A Concert Info Announcement Update

If you are a current member who… will not be singing in either concert and you want a comp ticket but can’t pick it up, or have it

picked up, at any of the remaining choir practices…Please Note: You can contact Jo Volek to make special arrangements is by emailing her at [email protected].

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SPECIAL NOTES (cont.)

Newsletter Schedule Now to Spring Season

Feb. 2 No Newsletter due to concert bizziesFeb. 7-8 Combined Admin/Community Seasonal Tie-OffFeb. 16 Admin Issue for start of Spring seasonFeb. 23 Community Mar. 2 Admin

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Opportunities To SingHigh 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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Voices In Motion (ViM)

A Choir For Persons With Alzheimers Disease And Their Family Caregivers

Voices in Motion (ViM) is a new inter-generational community choir for people with Alzheimers disease, their caregivers and high school students that is launching on January 31. Singing is a joyful and emotional experience that taps into a different part of the brain even with memory loss.

This UVic research project investigates the impact of choir participation on reducing social isolation and improving well-being and quality of life. Erica Phare-Bergh, a professional musical director will conduct the choir.  For more information, please contact Dr. Sheets at [email protected] or 250-853-3947. [Read more]

Additional information is also available at voicesinmotion.ca

Submitted by:  Debra Sheets, former member of GHC

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Community NetworkingInstruments4africa Fundraiser Gourmet meal and an… evening with Elizabeth May:

Be one of the 10 lucky people who will be able, on February 24, to spend  a wonderful evening of fine dining and conversation with Elizabeth May, Member of

Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands and leader of the Green Party of Canada.

Find out all the details by clicking on this link to the event poster. There is a second link in case you would like to find out more about Instruments4africa, based in Mali, West Africa…Brochure

Thanks!

Submitted by Yves Parizeau GHC Monday Tenor

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Musical Memories- bringing joy to seniors

'Musical Memories' is a new project to bring music to people with dementia. Our goal is to use our love of music to bring joy to people whose loss of memory limits their access to happiness in their everyday lives. We are seeking volunteers with musical talent to sing or play for elders living in the secure areas of residential care facilities in Victoria. If you have a big heart and would like to know more, please contact me. Murray [email protected]

Submitted by Kathie Doerksen Current high noon choir alto.

Share Space with The Power of Hope

Hey There! This is Sarah from Power of Hope Canada. We are looking for someone to share office space with. (We only use the space 2 days/week.)

Perhaps you know someone who could benefit.

As of January 15th the PoH office at Fort Tectoria (777 Fort St) will be available 3 days a week plus weekends and after hours. 

The cost will be only 300/month. A steal of a deal for a downtown office. Lots of perks to being here! printer, kitchen, super fast wifi, meeting rooms, plus the coffee lounge on the main floor is awesome for meetings. If you know anyone interested you could pass along my email address: [email protected]

Submitted by Sarah Downey PoH Executive Director 

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Ann Mortifee and/or Rick Scott Fans Please Note:

These two power-house performers, and former GHC Guest Artists, are teaming up for what (no doubt) be an incredible double bill concert on March 11th at 2 pm. It will be a sell-out so getting tickets early is advised. .Interested? Excited? If so…here’s the challenge…the concert will be in Nanaimo. No Victoria performance.

Car pool anyone? I’m carless but could share some of the driving and would happily help cover fuel costs. If we can organize something and want to sit together we should buy our tickets in a block as it is numbered seating. Contact me to discuss the art of the possible at the usual [email protected] or 250-920-4160.

I’ve been an Ann Fan since 1965 and a Rick Fan since 1972 so a concert featuring both of them has definitely grabbed my attention.

Ann will be supported by the musically brilliant: Ed Henderson (guitar), Finn Manniche (cello) and Miles Black (keyboards).

Rick will teamed with the amazing keyboardist Nico Rhodes as the very musical duo “Roots & Grooves.”

Ticket and other info plus some photos

Submitted by Bill HansonGHC multi-night Bass etc.

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Word Of Mouth /Recommendations

Tech Talking Toddler

One of the funniest

 Recommended by Ian BrownGHC Monday Bass

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Action may not always be happiness, but there is no happiness without action.

Benjamin Disraeli

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Alchemy™ Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls

“Acoustic luminescence”—A Gift for Your Soul

Is there a crystal & gemstone singing bowl in your future? Their pure, captivating tones are healing and transformative! I’ve imported over 100 bowls so that you can “try before you buy”. They call me the “bowl whisperer” because I am highly intuitive at connecting people with the perfect bowls for them. Book a consultation with me at The Sound Sanctuary—Oak Bay. http://www.luminous-tones.com/purchase-alchemytrade-crystal-bowls.html. Listen online

Submitted by Nancy A. Watters, CCLT 2005, former GHC and HNC soprano

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AccommodationAvailable & Wanted

Wanted: 1 Bedroom or Studio

Retired music teacher looking for quiet bright affordable 1 bedroom suite or studio long term.

Please phone Catherine at 380-4649.

Submitted by Catherine Cardinal HNC soprano

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Accommodation Needed

Jason Moore  new to Victoria from Calgary, is looking for a room  plus occasional couch for daughters (7&11) visits from the mainland.

Jason is a musician/artist/community worker relocating on the island. He used Winnie's Airbnb last Dec. and had an early family Christmas here. Contact Winnie @ 250 213 2042 for reference and Rose 250 508 5362.

With much thanks

Submitted by Rose CobbGHC Tuesday Tenor

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House Sitting Opportunity

Mature, reliable middle-aged woman, seeking house sitting opportunity, willing to look after cats and plants, available as of the end of March to July.

Michelle is quiet, keeps a clean house and is respectful of other people's space. She likes to knit.

If interested, please call Michelle Lambton on her cell at 1-613-813-3804. (Michelle is visiting from Ontario.)

Thank you,

Submitted by Michèle Ducharme, former HNC soprano member

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It may be a requirement for a theory of consciousness that it must contain at least one crazy idea.

David Chalmers

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Accommodation Available & Wanted(cont.)

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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Community Events(Now 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 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!

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)

The Nick La Riviere Band

Come out to Hermann’s Jazz Club January 27th at 8 PM for the Nick La Riviere Band.  

Nick is an accomplished trombonist who tours internationally with bands such as the Juno award winning Paperboys, Michael Kaeshammer, and Adonis Puentes. He's been a special guest with such bands as 54-40, The Temptations, and Nikki Yanofsky.

The show features Nick on trombone, vocals, conch shells, and more. Miguel Valdes on trumpet, Barrie Sorensen on sax, Kelly Fawcett on guitar/vocals, Aidan Miller on keys/vocals, Dave Spidel on bass, and Damian Graham on drums.https://hermannsjazz.com/show/459408/view

Submitted by Greg and Elaine La Riviere Soundings Bass and Alto

*********************** QUOTABLES ***********************Tiny Birds zipped through the branches like paper airplanes with brains

Michael Christie (in "If I Fall, If I Die")

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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)

The Servetus Vespers

I announced this at choir practice tonight, and mistakenly identified the locale after shamelessly promoting the music, so please check the location below. I wouldn’t want you to turn up at the wrong place. 

This original musical composition by Nicholas Fairbank (based on new Latin texts by Rev. Frances Dearman) had its world premier Nov. 26, 2017. I’ve had the privilege of hearing it performed twice and can’t wait to hear it again. It’s extraordinarily beautiful.

What: The Servetus Vespers, When: 7:30 pm, Sunday, January 28 Where: Cordova Bay United, 813 Claremont AveWho: Performed by Via Choralis Chamber Choir, the Chalice Choir of First Unitarian, and a small chamber orchestraHow much: Admission by donation; tax receipts for donations $20 and over, proceeds support UCC project; The Torogoro Women’s Training Centre, Tanzania

Poster

Submitted by Katherine MaasGHC Tuesday/Thursday Tenor

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Community Events (cont.)(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. 

$20.00 ~ Must Email Or Call To Confirm Registration - Limited 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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(Jan 29 + Feb 5, 12, etc.)

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 - 10 a.m –12:00 Noon New Horizons, 234 Menzies StreetRegister (250) 386-3035Price:  $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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Community Events (cont.)

(Jan 31 & Feb 4)

Greg Greenway Extra Appearances!

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 a couple of extra appearances in the area.

Greg will also present the homily “Marching in the Arc of Justice” featuring several of his songs, at Capital Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 234 Menzies

(James Bay New Horizons) on Sunday morning, Feb. 4 at 10:00am. All are welcome!

He 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 Denis will also be performing) and Greg's set will start at 9:00.

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(Jan 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 31 + Feb 7, 14, 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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(Feb 1- & 17 + Mar 24)

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

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Loyalty to the Nation all the time, loyalty to the Government when it deserves it.

Mark Twain

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Community Events (cont.)(Feb 4)

Creating Our Future: Visioning a Sustainable,

Compassionate World Celebrate UN World Interfaith Harmony Week and the 70th Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights at UVic’s David Lam Auditorium with inspiring panelists, a joyous youth choir, ethnic food and displays. Sing along with Maggidah (ordained Jewish storyteller), Shoshana Litman, as she shares a powerful story called “The Never Ending Song” by Nina Jaffe, based on sacred texts from the first century. Mayor Lisa Helps plans to open the program and Dr. Paul Bramadat, Director of UVic’s Center for the Study of Religion and Society, is the MC.

Sunday February 4, 1-4 p.m. 

A UVic Multifaith Services and the Victoria Multifaith Society organized this free event. Submitted by Shoshana Litman

HNC, and former GHC Tue/Thu, Alto

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(Feb 6, 20 & 27 + Mar 6 & 13)

Powers of the Universe, Part I, with Gertie Jocksch

In The Powers of the Universe, Dr. Brian Thomas Swimme takes you on a fascinating journey into the powers that have been active since the beginning of time and are available to you.  It is a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us.

Location: Friends Meeting House,1831 Fern St, VictoriaDate: Five Tuesdays, Feb 6, Feb 20 – 27, Mar 6-13. Time: 10 am – 12 pmCost: $95 or $20 drop-inPlease do not let cost deter you, call us about our scholarship fund

[email protected] 250-220-4601 www.earthliteracies.org

Submitted by Gertie Jocksch GHC Tuesday Soprano

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(Feb 10 & 11)

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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(Feb 16)

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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Community Events (cont.)(Feb 23 & 24)

Engaging the Enneagram…

…through the gateway of typology, exploring our place within the cosmic whole and its place within us with Dawn Kilarski and Barry Vall. The Enneagram has been a wonderful guide and companion through the inner and outer landscapes of our own personal lives, and our work and even our play. Dawn and Barry are delighted to share and explore this powerful symbol together with you.

Location: Friends Meeting House,1831 Fern St, VictoriaDate: Friday Feb 23, 6 – 9, Saturday Feb 24, 9 – 4pm and 6 – 9 pm.Cost: $125Please do not let cost deter you, call us about our scholarship fund

[email protected] 250-220-4601 www.earthliteracies.org

Submitted by Gertie Jocksch GHC Tuesday Soprano

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JUST FOR FUNA reward of laughter for reading this far

*WORDS AND PHRASES REMIND US OF THE WAY WE WORD*

by Richard LedererPublished January 3, 2015 in his Verbivore Blog

About a month ago, I illuminated some old expressions that have become  obsolete because of the inexorable march of technology. These phrases included "Don't touch that dial," "Carbon copy," "You sound like a broken record" and "Hung out to dry." A bevy of readers have asked me to shine light on more faded words and expressions, and I am happy to oblige:

Back in the olden days we had a lot of moxie. We'd put on our best bib and tucker and straighten up and fly right. Hubba-hubba! We'd cut a rug in some juke joint and then go necking and petting and smooching and spooning and billing and cooing and pitching woo in hot rods and jalopies in some passion pit or lovers lane. Heavens to Betsy! Gee whillikers! Jumping Jehoshaphat! Holy moley! We were in like Flynn and living the life of Riley, and even a regular guy couldn't accuse us of being a knucklehead, a nincompoop or a pill. Not for all the tea in China!

Back in the olden days, life used to be swell, but when's the last time anything was swell? Swell has gone the way of beehives, pageboys and the D.A.; of spats, knickers, fedoras, poodle skirts, saddle shoes and pedal   pushers. Oh, my aching back. Kilroy was here, but he isn't anymore.

Like Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle and Kurt Vonnegut's Billy Pilgrim, we have become unstuck in time. We wake up from what surely has been just a short nap, and before we can say, I'll be a monkey's uncle! or This is a fine kettle of fish! we discover that the words we grew up with, the words that seemed omnipresent as oxygen, have vanished with scarcely a notice from our tongues and our pens and our keyboards.

Poof, poof, poof go the words of our youth, the words we've left behind. We blink, and they're gone, evanesced from the landscape and word scape of our perception, like Mickey Mouse wristwatches, hula hoops, skate keys, candy   cigarettes, little wax bottles of colored sugar water and an organ grinders monkey.  Where have all those phrases gone? Long time passing. Where have all those phrases gone? Long time ago: Pshaw. The milkman did it. Think about the starving Armenians. Bigger than a bread box. Banned in Boston. The very idea! It's your nickel. Don't forget to pull the chain. Knee high to a grasshopper. Turn-of-the-century. Iron curtain. Domino theory. Fail safe, Civil defense. Fiddlesticks! You look like the wreck of the Hesperus.

Cooties. Going like sixty. I'll see you in the funny papers. Don't take any wooden nickels. Heavens to Murgatroyd! And awa-a-ay we go!   Oh, my stars and garters! It turns out there are more of these lost words and expressions than Carter had liver pills. This can be disturbing stuff, this winking out of the words of our youth, these words that lodge in our heart's deep core. But just as one never steps into the same river twice, one cannot step into the same language twice. Even as one enters, words are swept downstream into the past, forever making a different river.

We of a certain age have been blessed to live in changeful times. For a child each new word is like a shiny toy, a toy that has no age. We at the other end of the chronological arc have the advantage of remembering there   are words that once did not exist and there were words that once strutted   their hour upon the earthly stage and now are heard no more, except in our   collective memory. It's one of the greatest advantages of aging. We can   have archaic and eat it, too.

 See ya later, alligator!

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