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July 22, 2014
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SUMMER DROP-IN SINGING WITH GLORIA - GHC/HNC/SOUNDINGS and GUESTS WELCOMED
“Three Toonies for Tunes Every Tuesday in August”
Where: Church of Truth 111 Superior
When: Every Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., August 6, 13, 20 , 27. August 5, 12, 19 , 26 . (4 weeks)
What: Repertoire to suit everyone
Who: Gloria will be leading along with occasional special guests – Denis might drop in and there will be others who will want to take the lead on a song or two.
Note: Please bring your binders with core repertoire…I’d like to sing many of the song that are in the core - songs we may not have sung for a while but that are familiar and great to revisit
Come and sing everyone welcome. We’ll have lots of fun and make beautiful harmonies together in the singing circle.
P.S. If you have any requests - send them along to me and I'll include them if possible. gloria@gettinhigherchoir.ca
Looking forward to singing with many of you during the month of August.
See you there
Gloria Hansen,
GHC and High Noon tenor, Director's Assistant and CCLT graduate – 2004
Editor’s Note:

About GLORIA and her song leadership background.
For those of you who are somewhat new to the choirs or may not know…
 Gloria has been a tenor with the GHC since 2002, and with the HNC, since it started in 2004. She is the Director’s Assistant with GHC and the Registrar with HNC
 Gloria is a Graduate of the 2004 Community Choir Leadership Training program and as the
Registrar in 2004, has attended all of the CCLT classes every year since 2004.
 Gloria has lead GHC and HNC swats, Power of Hope singing workshops and lead the HNC many times when Shivon has been away.
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SPECTACULAR NOVA SCOTIA PROPERTY FOR SALE
Are you, or someone you know, looking for an idyllic property at a price unheard of on the West Coast?
The owners have generously offered to contribute $5000 to the Caia Connection if their property sells to a purchaser who presents a copy of this item!
High on a hilltop overlooking St. Margarets Bay, this magnificent property on 56 acres, with frontage on a 35 acre lake, boasts a 4+ bedroom luxurious home, a fully restored 1850s 2 bedroom cape, a two story 26 x 36 artists studio/barn, 25 raised bed organic gardens, and, from every vantage point, spectacular panoramic views of the ocean. Only 35 minutes to Halifax
The asking price is $775.000 CAD.
Details are available at: http://www.tradewindsrealty.com/cgi-bin/listings.cgi?key=8016
Submitted by Gloria Hansen, GHC and HNC tenor and Admin
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2010 HYUNDAI ACCENT 2 DR HATCHBACK FOR SALE
This one owner vehicle with only 25,500 kilometers on it since June 2010 comes with a detailed maintenance history in the form of paid invoices. Warrantee in effect until June 8 th , 2016.
Price $8250. Offers will be considered but not necessarily acted on immediately.
Details & Photos
This is a reluctant but necessary sale as part of a general downsizing of monthly expenditures.
250-920-4160 or billh@crucible.ca
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.

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RECYCLISTAS BIKE COLLECTIVE
I recently had an excellent bike repair experience with these folks and I suggest you check them out. In addition to doing repairs they rent tools and space for doing your own maintainance or repairs and they also offer classes in bike maintenance and repair.
Check them out on their web site or drop in to 25 Crease Ave. ( map )
They are open 7 days a week 9 to 7
250-418-8867
Recommended by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
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HOLLYHOCK PRIZE CERTIFICATE FROM OUR CONCERT AVAILBLE
I am unable to use the Hollyhock certificate that I won at our recent concerts and I will happily give it to anyone can use it. Check the hollyhock web site to see if there is a workshop that you would like to attend. If so call me at 250-893-4057.
Submitted by Cindy Humpartzian GHC Monday Alto
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ROOM TO RENT WANTED
A student intern from Denmark is looking for a room to rent from September 2014 - June 2015. He is volunteering his time for BC Parks during this period and has limited financial support from the Danish government. Anyone with a pleasant space, access to cooking facilities and within bicycling distance of the Selkirk Waterfront for under
$500/month please contact tory160@gmail.com
Submitted by Tory Stevens. GHC Thursday Alto
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LOOKING FOR A CABIN IN THE WOODS
I am ready to manifest a long-standing dream: to take time off to write my next book as well as design my online courses.
As such, I am looking to rent a small, fully-furnished, winterized, reasonably priced cottage/cabin, for approximately 4 - 6 months (or more) beginning late September or early October.
Ideally it will be in a country setting in the woods, either on or within walking distance to water. A river would be my first choice. It could be close to Victoria, i.e. Duncan, Cowichan Bay or one of the gulf islands.
Please contact, Junie Swadron junieswadron@hotmail.ca
250 813-0183
Submitted by Junie Swadron Former GHC Alto

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HOUSE SITTING OPPORTUNITY WANTED
Single, retired music teacher looking to housesit from mid-August to mid-December, 2014.
Excellent personal references from within the Getting Higher Choir and the Victoria community.
Housesitting and rental references in Victoria
Non-smoker, non-drinker, quiet lifestyle
Will care for pets and do normal house and yard chores
Email Brian MacPherson: brianairobi@yahoo.ca
Submitted by Doug Paterson CCLT5 - 2008/09 & former GHC Bass
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ALCHEMY ™ QUARTZ CRYSTAL SINGING BOWLS
“Acoustic luminescence”--A Gift for Your Soul
Give yourself and your loved ones a remarkable gift. The pure, captivating tones of Alchemy™ crystal singing bowls are transformative. They help you de-stress more deeply and rapidly than years of meditation. They alleviate pain, balance chakras, clear trauma and abuse, heal depression, improve concentration and transport you to Divine realms. Order by phone, or try over 50 bowls for yourself in my Oak Bay showroom.
Come FEEL their live vibrations. Largest selection in Western Canada. 250-508-8997
What makes these bowls so profound? More at: http://www.luminous-tones.com/crystal-bowls--purchase-here.html
Submitted by Nancy A. Watters, CCLT 2005, former GHC Soprano
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GARDENER AVAILABLE
A client of mine has also employed another gardener to weed and prepare her vegetable beds. My client recommends them highly. The gardener is seeking additional work. She is an Organic Master Gardener and a graduate of a Growing Food Course. She describes herself as an experienced and meticulous weeder. She can assist in preparing planting beds and containers.
Her name is Bonnie Jonas. 778-350-9916. drinkacupoftea@gmail.com
Feel free to mention my name.
Submitted by Peter Becker, Former GHC Bass
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LAW OF THE WILD SAYS KILL ONLY WHEN YOU ARE HUNGRY

Photographer Michel Denis-Huot, who captured these amazing pictures on safari in Kenya 's Masai Mara in
October last year, said he was astounded by what he saw.
"These three brothers (cheetahs) have been living together since they left their mother at about 18 months old," he said.
"On the morning we watched them, they seemed not to be hungry, walking quickly but stopping sometimes to play together.
At one point they met a group of impala who ran away. But one youngster was not quick enough and the brothers caught it easily."
To see the extraordinary scenes that followed click here .
Recommended by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
(received as an email forward from Peter Meyer GHC Thursday Bass
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STORAGE SHED FOR RENT
Clean, dry shed for rent, for storage, Esquimalt area. Approx 100 sq ft. in size.
$100 a month.
Contact Pamela at (250) 727-7401 or email sweetpvine@yahoo.ca submitted by Pamela Vine (former GHC and Soundings Soprano)
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BUST A GUT, BUST YOUR STRESS WITH LAUGHTER.
Sunday morningS during summer, join the Victoria Laughter Yoga Club for joy and laughter in the park. Its a fun way to get your exercise. Laughter is the #1 stress-buster. When we laugh, a cascade of healthy hormones fills the body.
10:30 Sunday mornings by the sun dial across from the washrooms in Beacon Hill Park.
More info: http://VictoriaLaughterYogaClub.Wordpress.com
or call 250.477.8608.
Submitted by Matti Anttila, Former GHC Bass
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TOUR CANADAS OLDEST SYNAGOGUE THIS SUMMER (Thursday July 24 & 31 + Aug 7, 14, 21 & 28)
Tour Congregation Emanu-el, Canadas oldest synagogue, every Thursday at 1 p.m. until August 28, 2014.
Canadas first ordained Maggidah (Jewish Storyteller and Educator), Shoshana Litman, or former HNC member,

Amber Woods, lead these fascinating tours. Explore the synagogues unique history, architecture and restoration as well as Jewish customs, history, sacred texts, melodies and stories.
Adults: $10.00. Children under 12: free.
Tour participants who take a 90 minute Walking Tour of Jewish Victoria with musician, Gary Cohen, at 2 p.m. following the synagogue tour receive a special discount.
For more information, contact Shoshana at 250-388-0870 stories@maggidah.com
www.maggidah.com
Submitted by: Shoshana Litman, Former HNC Member
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SHARI ULRICH AT BUTCHART'S GARDENS! (Jul 31)
Shari will be appearing with her group including Barney Bentall at the Gardens on Thursday, July 31, starting at
8:00.
If you haven't been to the Gardens during their July/August concert season you're missing an amazing musical resource! Concerts every night, included in the general admission (except Saturday) and well worth it.
The July schedule
~ Denis
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James Bay Coffee & Books
BLUEGRASS JAM CIRCLE (Jul 23, 30 + Aug 6, 13, 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 in 2014 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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Ticket Sales for:
DAVID SUZUKI’S BLUE DOT TOUR (start July 24)
The David Suzuki Foundation has announced the Blue Dot Tour, a cross country celebration featuring David
Suzuki and a star-studded line up of Canadian performers, artists and leaders.
Between September 24 th and November 9 th , David Suzuki and the Blue Dot Tour will visit 20 communities from
Newfoundland to British Columbia. The tour will reach Victoria on November 7 th .
The Blue Dot Tour is the celebration of a simple yet powerful idea: that all Canadians should have the right to drink clean water, breathe fresh air and eat healthy food.

Web Site
For tickets call 250-721-8480 starting at 9:30 am July 24 th
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
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SCRABBLE & CHESS NIGHT IN CANADA (Jul 24 & 31 + Aug 7, 21, etc.)
Thursdays 6 to 9pm at James BayCoffee and Books
143 Menzies, Victoria BC
250 386-4700
Use our boards or bring yourown
Bring a friend or come alone
More social than competitive
Alllevels welcome
Free
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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James Bay Coffee & Books
FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC (Jul 25)
Featuring:
PAUL O’BRIEN & SONS
Paul O’Brien, singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist takes his audience from foot stomping energy to the absolute stillness of choked-back tears. Joining Paul are his sons Fintan and Cormac, very talented musicians in their own right
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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.
Open Stage / Open Mic
7 - 7:30ish Sign-up
8 pm+ Performances
Feature Performance
9 to 10 pm
For more information: http://www.jamesbaycoffeeandbooks.com
Submitted by Kim E. Willoughby GHC & Soundings Alto and When I Sing Soloist
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TEACUP READING (July 26 + Aug 2, 9, 16, etc.)
Saturdays & Sundays 2 - 4 pm at James Bay Coffee and Books ( home )
143 Menzies St, Victoria BC see map
$30 for 30 minutes
$45 for 45 minutes
Gift Certificates Available specifically for Tea Leaf Readings
OurReaders havedone 100s of Tea Leaf Readings. Warm, insightful and intuitive, they bring a wealth of life experience to everyTea Cupreading.
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 Booksis 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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ALCHEMY™ CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND CIRCLES (Jul 27)
July 27 & August 24, 7:00 —9:00 pm (doors 6:45), at the Sound Sanctuary in Oak Bay, By Donation.
Dear crystal bowl lovers, I’ve started a Meetup group just for us! It’s designed to bring balance and peace into your life. Come feel the live vibrations of the exquisite Alchemy™ crystal singing bowls. Learn to use them for meditation and healing. Bring your own bowls or use one from my large collection.
RSVP and get directions 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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THE WAY OF DREAMING, THE WAY OF THE HEART AND SOUL (Aug 15 & 17)
Come and join Zimbabwean healer and peacemaker, Mandaza Kandemwa leading us in the Way of Dreaming, and Opening to the Ways of the Heart and Soul. Whether considered to be messages from our higher selves, ancestors or Spirits, our dreams can inform and heal us, and our communities.
Give yourself the gift of this rare opportunity to experience Mandaza, one who walks the way of peace with great heart. www.mandaza.org
Friday evening presentation: Church of Truth 7 - 9 pm. $25 at the door.
Sunday workshop: Rockland/Fairfield location, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $90. at the door.
Individual sessions with Mandaza available.
For more information, and to pre-register: email lwoutersca@yahoo.ca

Submitted by Liz Wouters lapsed GHC Thursday Soprano
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ALCHEMY™ CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND CIRCLES (Aug 24)
July 27 & August 24, 7:00 —9:00 pm (doors 6:45), at the Sound Sanctuary in Oak Bay, By Donation.
Dear crystal bowl lovers, I’ve started a Meetup group just for us! It’s designed to bring balance and peace into your life. Come feel the live vibrations of the exquisite Alchemy™ crystal singing bowls. Learn to use them for meditation and healing. Bring your own bowls or use one from my large collection.
RSVP and get directions 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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AWAKENING MIND, AWAKENING HEART,
EMBODYING WISDOM IN THE WESTERN CONTEMPLATIVE TRADITION (Sept 25)
An Evening with the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, wisdom teacher and spiritual author.
St Aidan's Church,
3703 St Aidan's Street,
Saanich.
Thursday September 25th.
Doors open 6.30.¦nbsp; Program begins at 7pm with music in the style of Taizé.
Suggested donation $10.¦nbsp; Everyone is welcome.
Submitted by Liz Vickers, former Thursday soprano
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Lecture:
THE MEANING WE MAKE OF THE NUMINOUS (Sept. 26) with Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen
Jean Shinoda Bolen, Jungian Analyst and author, explores questions of meaning and the need both for a spiritual dimension in life and to understand the powerful effects of archetypes within and on us through family and culture.
Sponsored by C.G. Jung Society of Victoria www.jungsocietyvictoria.com
Lecture $40 7-9pm
Alix Goolden Hall 907 Pandora;
Ticket Rocket [ http://ticketrocket.org
] 250-590-6291 further information: http://www.jeanbolen.com/about.html
Song is one way we meet Mystery and the Numinous.
See also:
Sept. 27 workshop item below

Submitted by Brian Husband GHC Monday Bass
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Workshop:
PATH WITH SOUL, PATH WITH HEART with Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen
(Sept. 27)
Jean Shinoda Bolen, Jungian Analyst and author, explores questions of meaning and the need both for a spiritual dimension in life and to understand the powerful effects of archetypes within and on us through family and culture.
Sponsored by C.G. Jung Society of Victoria www.jungsocietyvictoria.com
Workshop $90 10-3:15pm Wood Recital Hall 900 Johnson St
Ticket Rocket [ http://ticketrocket.org
] 250-590-6291 further information: http://www.jeanbolen.com/about.html
Song is one way we meet Mystery and the Numinous.
See also:
Sept. 26 Lecture item above
Submitted by Brian Husband GHC Monday Bass
=============== SUMMER SPECIAL SUBMISSION INFO ===============
SUMMER COMMUNITY SUBMISSIONS
Until the beginning of September there will be no newsletters. You are, nevertheless, welcome to send me
Community submissions. There may be, from time to time, GHC News & Business Special Announcements. In most cases when one of those goes out I will attach whatever submissions I have on hand (possibly just in the order received).
As with the newsletter:
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Dated Events will be repeated in appropriate specials automatically until their date has passed and events dates up to the end of September are acceptable.
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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 sites Using Our Newsletter page. If you havent visited that page lately please review it before you send your first summer submission
Please submit your items to: bill@gettinhigherchoir.ca
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There are no guarantees when, or even if, such special announcements will go out so any items you submit will be on standby only.
~ Bill
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