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(Times Colonist Bldg.) Tickets available
at the Victoria Tai Chi Society, 2615
Douglas St. For more info ph. Mon. to
Fri. anytime between 9 am to 5 pm at
383-4103. 51

Greater Victoria Public Library —
welcomes well known local writer Su-
san Musgrave. She will read selections
from her recent poetry and prose. This
program is scheduled for Thurs., Dec.
13, from 7:30 to 9 pm in the Central
Library Multipurpose Rm. (735
Broughton St.). Admission is free but
space is limited, so pre-registration is
requested at 382-7241. 50
Goward House Society — A Charles
Dickens Christmas, Fri. Dec. 15 at
7:30 pm. Readings by Dr. Lionel
Adey. Those wishing to attend
please ph. 477-4401. 50

Tsitika-Robson Bight Letter Writing
Workshop — Let is be known what
your views are. Wed., Dec. 12 at the
Sierra Club Ecology House, in Mar-
ket Sq., 12 to 1:30. 50

Victoria Business and Professional
Women’s Club Meeting — Dec. 19, 5
pm - Networking; 6 pm - Dinner. St.
Michael's Racquet Club, 3964 Gordon
Head at McKenzie. Program: Old Fash-
ioned Christmas Social: fun, games,
members and guests. To reserve space,
call Debra Ruffell at 384-1230 by Dec.
14. 50
The Victoria Humanist Association
— will have a meeting at the Unitarian
Church, 106 Superior St., in James Bay
on Dec. 16 from 2 pm to 4 pm. Topic:
Love, Marriage, Divorce - a Humanist
view. Refreshments willbe served. 50
Victoria Evening Newcomers Club —
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month. Please call by Dec. 14. Ladies,
are you new to Victoria and looking fora
fun way to meet new friends? Bea at
658-4460 or Donna at 383-1648. 50
The Canadian Hard of Hearing Asso-
ciation — Victoria Branch. Invites you
to attend Christmas Open House,
Thurs., Dec. 13 from 2 pm to 7 pm at
215-620 View St. Ph. 388-6854. 50
Victoria Centre for Self-Awareness
—Christmas Candlelighting, Sun., Dec.
16 at 7:30 pm, University Centre Audi-
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Fairfield Community Assoc. Commit-
tee — open meeting on the Environ-
ment every third Thurs. at 7:30 at
Fairfield Comm. Place, 1335 Thurlow.
Contact Tom Loring, 384-7357 or Janet
Frost, 361-4373. TEN
Baha’is of Victoria-Series of Public
Meetings — James Bay Community
Centre, 140 Oswego St., meeting room
3, 10:30 am to 12 noon. Topics:
Spiritual Partnership in Marriage, Sat.,
Dec. 15; Beyond Holistic Health, Sat.,
Dec. 29. No charge. Music provided. 52
The Irish Canadian Cultural Associa-
tion — welcomes anyone interested in
Irish culture, food, music, humor to
attend their monthly meetings, the third
Friday of each month. 7:30 pm. Cedar
Hill Rec. Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill. Rd.
For more info call M. McLaverty 477-
8990 or I.C.A. 388-4728. TEN
Parent Resource Groups — Weekly
meetings in your neighbourhood. For.
parents of infants/preschoolers/pre-
teens/teens. Education. Information.
Support. Groups throughout the region.
Call for details. Capital Families Assoc.
3319-A Painter Rd. Ph. 474-7181. TFN
Bosom Buddies — support group for
women who had breast disease or
surgery. First Thursday of each month.
New members welcome. For more info
ph. 477-0088 or 656-1619.

Kiwanis Club of Saanich — Dedicat-
ed to community service. Meets every
Tuesday night at 6:15 pm at Tally Ho
Restaurant on Douglas St. Newcomers
invited. For more info ph. Lou Drage at
595-2141 or 361-4941.

Belmont Band Choir — In Concert,
Thurs., Dec. 13, 7:30 pm. Belmont,
South Gym. Admission by donation. 50
Christmas Magic with the Victoria
Symphony —Fn., Dec. 14 at 8 pmand
Sat., Dec. 15 at 8 pm. Royal Theatre.
Conductor: Brian Jackson. Guests:
Greater Victoria Youth Choir: Connie
More, Director. Program: A Totally Vi-
brant and New Program of Season
Fare. Tickets $8.50 to $18.50 - SI/SR
prices available at all usual outlets and
the Royal Theatre 383-9711. 50
Handel: Messiah — Victoria Sympho-
ny. Sun., Dec. 16 at 2:30 and Mon.,

Dec. 17 at 8 pm. Plus a sing- -along
performance Tues., Dec. 18 at 8 pm.
Conductor: Bruce More. Royal Theatre.
Guests: The Victoria Choral Society;
Catherine Lewis, soprano; Susan Kelly,
mezzo-soprano; Benjamin Butterfield,
tenor; Glen Harder, bass. Tickets:
$15.50 ($13.50 students and seniors).
At all usual outlets and the Royal
Theatre 383-9711. 50
The Greater Victoria Concert Band
— will be performing a program of
Christmas music in conjunction with the
Provincial Museum's “The Spirit of
Christmas” Concert at the Newcombe
Theatre. This is a day long performance
of various bands, choirs and dance
groups on Sat., Dec. 15. Our concert
Sand will be making our Christmas
sounds at 11 am, which is the start of
the celebrations. 50
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tones of massed, low-brass instruments
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the Christmas tubas of Victoria unite in
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THE MUSICAL OLIVER, adapted from Charles Dickens’ Oliver
Twist, plays at the McPherson Playhouse, opening Dec. 13.
Timothy Haig (right) plays Oliver and Dan Tate plays the Artful
Dodger in the Stages Performing Arts Centre production.

raise money. Now in its twelfth year ot
existence, has raised thousands of dol-
lars for local charities. Contact Eugene
Dowling 721-7926. 50
The Civic Orchestra of Victoria —
directed by Robert Cooper, presents
music by French composers at Ecole
Brodeur, 637 Head St., Sun.,; Dec. 16 at
2 pm. Admission by donation. Proceeds
to Societe Francophone de B.C. For
more info ph. 658-8833 or 658-5659. 50
Elysian Chorus and Soloists — Fea-
turing Vivaldi's Magnificat and Rut-
ter’s arrangements of traditional car-
ols. Catherine Young, conductor.
Anne Unger, accompaniest. Wed.,
Dec. 12 at 8 pm, Church of Our Lord.
Admission by donation. 50
The Linden Singers of Victoria — will
celebrate Christmas 1990 with their
annual Christmas Carol and Wassail,
Wed., Dec. 12, 8 pm in St. John's
Anglican Church at Quadra and Ma-
son. Entitled My Dancing Day, this
year’s performance under the direc-
tion of Frances Pollet, will feature
Baroque antiphonal choruses ac-
companied by a brass quartet. Also
included will be arrangements of
many familiar carols by Robert
Shaw. A group of young dancers,
under the direction of Sydney Sparl-
ing, will perform with the Shaw car-

ols. 50
Arbutus Chorus of Harmony Interna-
tional — needs lady singers for all

four parts. Bass, baritone, lead and
tenor. Rehearsals are every Thurs.
evening. 8 pm, Gordon United
church Hall, 935 Goldstream Ave. Ph.
478-5989 or 388-6240. 52
Christmas Dramatic Musical — pre-
sentation at Central Baptist Church,
833 Pandora. Entitled: A Christmas
Gathering. Featuring: 20 piece or-
chestra; 70 voice choir conducted by
Ken Dosso, minister of music; 25
voice children’s choir, solos and
ensembles. Dramatic scenes under
the direction of Marlene Willock.
Original script written by Lauren
Clarke. Free. Family Focus. Dates:
Dec. 14, 15 at 7:30 pm and Dec. 16 at
6:30 pm. For more info ph. 385-7786.
50
Come to Annabels — every Thurs
evening from 8 pm. Celebrate music
with well-known folk musicians, en-
sembles, troubadors, bards. Listen,
join in, play. For information call
893- 0733. 118-560 Market St. at Mar-
ket Sq. TEN
The Hampton Court Orchestra —
rehearses every Monday Evening at
7:30 p.m. in the Les Pasmore Centre,
286 Hampton Rd. Victoria. New mem-
bers are always welcome and we are at
this time, especially interested in string
instrumentalists. Feel free to call in at
any rehearsal and see Austin A. Scott,
our Musical Director or ph. 382-3151.
Singers Wanted: Sweet Adelines —
City of Gardens Chorus. Harmony Inter-
national ongoing auditions. Come to
rehearsal Mondays, 7:30 pm, Norway
House, 1110 Hillside. Ph. 477-3414.
TEN

The Civic Orchestra — under the
direction of Robert Cooper rehears-
es at Cordova Bay United Church,
813 Claremont Ave., at 1:30 pm to
4:30 pm each Sunday afternoon until
the end of Apr., and plays four con-
certs each season. If you play a
musical instrument and would like to
play in a full-size, amateur sympho-
ny orchestra, please join us. No
audition is required, only your dedi-
cation and enthusiasm. Ph. Norman
Dolman at 658-5659. TEN

Walking Tours — The Old Cemeteries
Society of Victoria offers a changing
program of one hour long walking tours

_ of Ross Bay Cemetery and other inter-

esting cemeteries in Greater Victoria
every Sunday afternoon, rain or shine.
Tours start at 2 pm and begin at the
locations specified each week. No re-
servations are required. Admission is
by donation. For more info ph. 384-
0045.

Goldstream Provincial Park’s
Visitor Programs — Want to take in
an entertaining and informative pro-
gram after a picnic in the park? Try
coming to one of the free programs
offered four times daily. Day time pro-
grams are at the Visitor Centre. Even-
ing programs are at the amphitheatre in
the campground. Ph. 478-9414. TFN

Victoria High School 1961 Grads —
are having their 30 year reunion in
1991. Send your registrations early to
avoid disappointment. Register at: 1442
Jamaica Rd. Victoria, B.C. V8N 2C8 -

The Fannin Foundation — presents
“The Spirit of Christmas” at the Royal
B.C. Museum on Sat., Dec. 15. Learn
about the traditions of Christmas. Have
your children bring in old toys for
identification and repair, paint a mural
or create tree decorations. Also, listen
to carollers, choirs, bands and storytel-
lers throughout the day. Donate a toy in
the spirit of Christmas for local support
organizations. Free admission.

ist Annual Xmas Angle Workshop at
Market Square — a greener Xmas
Workshop - just in time for Xmas
Imagination Market and Market Square
invites everyone to explore their creativ-
ity with a FREE Xmas Angle Worestiee
Dec. 15-16.

Victoria Major Midget Triple A Taw
ors Hockey Team — presents Cana-
da’s foremost mentalist "Mesmer”. ESP,
magic, hypnotist show. Thurs., Dec. 13
at Victoria High School Auditorium, 8
pm. Seating is limited so don't miss out.

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