Goward House Society

NOTICES and EVENTS

September Art Show

This month features the works of the Brackenbury Duo of Mary and Laura Brackenbury (mother and daughter).

After Mary Brackenbury earned her fine arts credentials at the University of Alberta she moved to Victoria where she usually paints the landscapes around her home near Elk/Beaver Lake. She has had four solo showings of her work and is represented in collections in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. Mary’s paintings reflect the semi-abstract viewpoint with which she is most comfortable.

Laura began taking photographs in elementary school when she was given her first 35 mm camera. Still a fiercely proud proponent of film and never far from her Minolta SLR, she admits to becoming more accepting of the improvement in digital camera technology. While the majority of her images contain landscapes, she finds immense joy in the challenge of capturing the movement and beauty of sport and dance when afforded the opportunity. This is her second show.

The show can be view from August 29 to September 24 (Monday to Friday from 9 to 4 and on Sundays from 12:30 to 3:30). An Artists’ Reception will take place on Sunday, September 7^th from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Come and meet the artists.

New Members

Help us welcome our newest members by introducing yourself and making them feel at home. A special welcome to Eva Bay, Aase Walker, Donald Walker, Kathryn McMorran, Hilda Pastierovic, Myrna Daniels, Anne Kinneavy, Mary Piggott, Mildred Sparling, Betty Wordie, Terry Martin, Hope Myles, Moira Wightman and Betty Pargiter.

Taoist Tai Chi

Open House at Goward House Monday September 22 9:30 am to 11:00 am Beginner Course starts September 30th (Tuesdays & Fridays at 11:00 am to 12:00 noon)
It’s gentle and fun!
For more information:
Victoria Taoist Tai Chi Centre, 865 Catherine St. in Vic West
Tel 250-383-4103 www.taoist.org
www.taoist.bc.ca/victoria

TEN DIGIT DIALING

Commencing September 28th you will need to dial all 10 digits of a phone number to make a call. Yes, that means you include the area code on ALL calls. So many telephone numbers have been assigned (thanks to the advent of cell phones) that dialling all 10 digits of a phone number is now necessary for local as well as long-distance calls

“The Joy of Music” Concert Series

On Sunday, September 28, John Springer presents an exhilarating programme of glorious classical music on his fabulous audio/visual system. This presentation will include selections from Mozart’s violin concertos performed by the top two violinists of our time. Cost: $10 for members $12 for guests Tea is included in the price of admission. Doors open: 12:30 pm Concert: 1:00 – 2:30 pm Tea: 2:30 – 3:00 pm Due to the popularity of this event, we ask that you register early to avoid disappointment.

Kitchen Volunteers Urgently Needed

As many of you may have probably noticed, we are having trouble finding volunteers for kitchen duty.

This is a perfect opportunity for the men to step forward and offer their help. (After all, the women have been in the kitchen for years!) We need two people to make sandwiches on Friday mornings, one person to make sandwiches on Monday mornings and two people for Thursday mornings during September. Morning shifts last from 9:30 to 12:30. We have several people willing to show you the ropes. All help is appreciated.

Active Aging Week September 22 to 28

“Our vision is for a community where people can live healthy and active lives well into their senior years, where older people are valued for their skills and life experiences and where they participate in the community in ways that they choose. Saanich will be a positive place in which to age when older people say that they live in a community that encourages their participation in maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.” (excerpt from Saanich Recreation Senior’s Strategy)

Goward House will be joining Saanich in celebrating active aging. We will be opening up all our programs to the public during that week. Please invite guests to come and try us out. This is an opportunity for groups to display some of their activities.

Elevator Update

Mike Behrend is reviewing technical information on the proposed elevators and is reporting back to the Board.

ACTIVITIES

Spanish Classes for Beginners

Learn to speak Spanish in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Emphasis will be on using the language in practical situations. Tapes of native speakers of Spanish will be used to supplement the classroom instruction. This course can be very useful to travellers.

There will be a $20 fee for instructional materials, payable directly to the Instructor.

Course to be held Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 – 11:30 and commences September 24^th to December 12^th.

Minimum number of students is 4. For further information, contact Instructor, Claude Campbell 477-7504

If there is a demand, classes at the intermediate level may be offered in January.

Chess Club Reborn

Goward House is pleased to announce the commencement of its new Chess Club. This group will meet regularly on Tuesday afternoons (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm) starting on September 9^th to enjoy social interaction and to play a friendly (non-competitive) game of chess. Any members interested in joining this new club are asked to please sign up at the Front Desk.

A Literary Event

Goward House will now be giving recognition to the Cadboro Bay community concerning events of interest to GH readers.

The first event will be a full buffet breakfast held at the University Club, Uvic campus featuring Author Richard Wagamese who will give a reading from his most recent work (a memoir) One Native Life.

This event will be held on Saturday, September 27^th at 9:am. Tickets are $21.95 and can be purchased from the Cadboro Bay Book Company, 3840B Cadboro Bay Rd., Victoria, BC, V8N 4G2, or (250) 477– 2066, or www.cadborobaybooks.com

Thrifty SMILE cards

We received $341.47 from Thrifty’s in August. Thanks to all of you for participating in this fundraiser. If you’d like to help out there are still cards available at the front desk.

"Money Matters!"

Goward House and Pam Katunar, Financial Advisor are sponsoring a free monthly coffee club to discuss current events, the economy, investing, taxes and other related money matters . This club is open to anyone in the community at no charge. Drop-ins are welcome.

Meetings will take place from 2:00 - 3:30pm at Goward House on the 4th Thursday of each month (Sept. 25^th, Oct. 23^rd and Nov. 27^th.) Pam Katunar of Edward Jones in Cadboro Bay will facilitate the meetings and will tailor sessions to meet the needs of the members. Please call Goward House (250-477- 4401) or Pam (250-595-6888) if you have any questions.

September Birthdays

If your birthday is in September, we invite you to come to Goward House on Tuesday, September 9^th at 2pm to enjoy free cake and tea or coffee in the Tea Room. Invite your friends to join in your celebration where they can join in the same treat for $2.

New Members Tea

— also for prospective members!

The new members tea will be held on Monday September 22nd at 2:00pm in the Grand Lounge. All new members and those who would like more information about GH are invited to attend. Meet the Copresidents of Goward House and find out about all the exciting activities at Goward House.

EVENING PROGRAMMES

Monday Nights: Meditation for the Beginner

Meditation invites us to engage ourselves in a deeper way. This class introduces a powerful approach to meditation, while helping us bring the practice into our daily lives. Please wear warm, comfortable clothing, and bring a blanket or mat to lay on. Instructor: Neil McKinlay

Class begins September 22^nd to November 3rd at 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm (No class on Oct 13^th) The 6 sessions cost $48. Location - Lower Hall at Goward House. Register with Saanich Recreation 250-475- 7100.

Tuesday Nights: Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini Yoga is a unique combination of exercise, meditation, relaxation and chanting. It teaches you to centre and focus on ‘being’ rather than ‘doing’ with an emphasis on being the best you can be for your ‘self’ on any given day. The tranquil setting and comfortable surroundings of Goward House make it ideal for relaxation and meditation. This is an evening course (Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:30 pm) which is conducted by Cindy McKenna directly. You can contact her directly at 250-479-8883. Classes start September 2nd.

Upcoming Events & Activities

Bridge Lessons for Experienced Players
Fall 2008
Presented by Jim Brackenbury

Two sets of bridge lessons will be offered to Goward House members in the fall of 2008. Level I will repeat the lessons on “Modern Bidding Conventions” presented in February and March, 2008, and will add more practical hands to apply the lessons. Level II will extend beyond the introductory material, and cover the set of conventions recommended by the American Contract Bridge League, known as the “ACBL Standard Yellow Card”.

Fees for Goward House members will be $30 for eight lessons. Each Level will be limited to ten participants.

Level I lessons (“Modern Bidding Conventions”) will commence on Friday, October 24^th, and continue each Friday through to December 12^th, from 10:30 to 11:45.

Level II lessons (“ACBL Standard Yellow Card”) will commence on Wednesday, October 22^nd, and continue each Wednesday through to December 10^th, from 10:30 to 11:45.

Each lesson will include a visual Power Point presentation, support handouts, practice hands, and lots of discussion.