This Week May 16, 1990. Page M17 Wed. May 16 7 pm - CALENDAR | Wednesday Programs — The Art Gal- lery of Greater Victoria presents a talk, film, slides, video or tour at 1 pm Wednesdays at 1040 Moss St. Ph. 384-4101. Art Gallery of Greater Victoria — Sophie Pemberton: this chapter in the Focus series looks at the paintings of British Columbia's first intemationally acclaimed woman artist. More than 30 oil, watercolour paintings and drawings will illuminate the career of the first woman artist to win the Prix Julian (1899). Continues until June 3. Literati Paintings of Japan to June 7. Local artist Yumie Kono — will ex- hibit her recent paintings at Open Space Gallery continuing through May 19. Lifting The Veil is a series of large paintings encompassing landscapes and interiors. The Lifting of the Veil suggests the many differ- ent layers and meanings there are to life. Open Space, 510 Fort St. For more info ph. 383-8833. Erik Rhode: New Light with Old Paint — presented by Winchester Galler- ies. 1pm to 4:30 pm. Show continues until May 19. For more info ph. 595-2777. Theosophical Society — art exhibi- tions continuing until May 19, Mon. through Fri. from 10 am to 4 pm at McPherson Playhouse. Exhibiting artists: Anne Freidank, Trudie Ranfft, Judit Fisi. Maltwood Art Museum and Gallery — University Centre, UVIC. Exhibi- tion of members’ work, Embroider- ers’ Assn. of Canada. Continuing through Thur, May 17, 10 am - 4 pm. 9 pm. No admission charge. The Asian Art Society of Victoria — presents a free lecture on the topic “Architectural Monuments of An- cient Sri Lanka” by Dr. Siri Guna- singhe. The talk is at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss St. For more info ph. 384-4101, 7:30 pm Thurs., May 17. Northern Passsage Gallery — pre- sents new work by potters Laurie Rolland; Ron Tribe-and Geoff Searle. Also featuring originals and limited editions by Ted Harrison, Joyce Ka- mikura, Jennifer Lawson and Sue Coleman. Open 7 days a week 9 am to 9 pm. 1020 Government St. Tel. 381-3380. Art Gallery of Greater Victoria — Environment Week-Highlands Project - involving a group of senior secondary students, with local artists as instruc- tors, painting in the Highlands area of Saanich has been undertaken by the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and Canada Life. A briefing session will be held for all participating students on Thurs., May 17 from 6 to 7 pm at the AGGV. Students who choose to work in acrylics will also be asked to attend a ence who need to brush up on their dancing skills. Wednesdays, 8 pm in St. Michael's Hall, 4733 West Saanich Rd. Ph. 477-8416. FRIDAY’S DANCES — Solid Gold Hits for the 30's or more. Every Friday at the Princess Mary. Tickets are $8 at the door — includes mun- chies at 11 p.m. as well as a door prize. The dances start at 9 pm every alumni and students with cards; $3.50 for UVic faculty, staff and guests; non- members, $4.50. The public can pur- chase a Cinemagic card for $8, which entitles bearer to view films for $3.50. Ph. 721-8364. B.C. and Victoria in Film and Book — In tribute to Victorian Days, the Greater Victoria Public Library presents a even- ing of films that includes “Emily Can, _ ONLY ONE OF MANY artworks at the Ars and Crafts Fair, Brian Banks’ water colour will be on display at the SMUS Racquet Club from May 25 until May 27. The Comox painter's work will be exhibited alongside the jewelry, dolls, woodworking, sculptings, and glass, fashion and fibre ans of other anists. workshop on Sat, May 19 from 3 to 5 pm. — Gonzales Preschool — (a coopera- tive) have classes for children ages three to five. It is never too early to reaister! For registration info pho. 389- 0303 or 598-3518. Children’s Ceremony — Fri., May 18 at 10:30 am on the lawns of the Legislative Buildings. School chil- dren from the Greater Victoria area will present a program which will include a concert band, maypole dancing, a ukelele choir and a pro- cession to place floral tributes at the base of Queen Victoria’s statue. This is the 89th year of this charming children’s ceremony, sponsored by the Greater Victoria |ODE Chapters and the School Board. Will start off the 24th of May Festival. Community Options for Children and Families Society — with support from School of Child and Youth Care - UVic is pleased to present A Year of Excellence For Families via telecon- ferencing with Richard Lavoie. Par- enting in the 90’s Unique Pleasures Unique Pressures. Thurs., May 17 at 6:45 pm at 102-3301 Douglas St. Country Western Line Dancing — Instruction and dancing every Monday, 7 to 9 pm at the Esquimalt Inn. Admis- sion is $3 per person. Ph. 382-7161. International Folk Dancing — pre- sents a weekly dance drop-in. Tues- days, 8 pm in UVic's Student Union Bldg. upper lounge. Admission is $2. Ph. 598-1662. Jive and Ballroom — UVic's Jive and Ballroom Dance Club offers weekly dance instruction and practice. Sun- days, 6:30 pm in the upper lounge of UVic's Student Union Bldg. Additional intermediate level sessions are held Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 pm at alternate locations. No partner neces- sary. Newcomers of all ages welcome. Ph. 388-6954. Saanich International Folkdancers — offer beginner and intermediate class- es. Wednesdays, 7 to 9:30 pm in Willows Elementary School gym, 2290 _Musgrave St. Also, recreational folk dancing Fridays, 7 to 10:30 pm. Cost is $2. No partner necessary. Non-marking shoes required. Ph. 598-6888 or 477- 9819: Scottish Country Dancing — The Victoria Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society offers four classes a week plus social dancing every Friday. Ph. 592-8870. Triple © Square Dance Club — is accepting dancers with previous experi- Fri. For info call 655-0912. Victoria People Meeting People Club — Victoria Day Dance, Sun., May 20 from 7:30 pm to 11 pm at Leonardo Da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay St. Music by The Pulp Mills. Dress - formal. Admission $6. Singles and couples welcome. For more info ph. 385-4820, 479-4303 or 381-3115. Cinecenta (UVic Student Union Bldg) — Admission is $3 for UVic Switzerland’s Shy effective Seven-day Elderberry Internal Cleansing Therapy the Lady of All Sorts” and “The All- Sooke Day Story”. This program is scheduled for Thurs., May 17 from 7:30-9 pm in the Central Library Multi- purpose Room. There is no admission charge, and all are welcome. The Greater Victoria Geranium and Fuschia Society is holding its Annual Sale at Hillside Centre. Two days only. May 18 and 19. Come early for best selection. For info call 592-1166. FEEL BETTER, LOOK BETTER Experience the most innovative cleansing program of the 90’s SAMB Detailed in the book by Dr. Brunhild Zechelius, the Sambu therapy Is an easy to follow, 100% natural program consisting of juice concentrate from elderberries and flowers, herbal extract tablets, a bulk laxative, herbal teas and a blueprint for lifetime weight management. * experience a new sense of wellness and rejuvenation as metabolic wastes and toxins are eliminated by the body. ¢ following the instructions may result in weight loss. * each kit comes complete with instructions and sufficient product for The B.C. Lions Society for Crippled Children — are pleased to announce the sixth annual ‘Timmy’s Springtime Golf Classic’ to be played Fn., May 25 at the Royal Colwood Golf and’ Country Club. Entrants will pay $75 to play ina Texas scramble format, with prizes for the top twelve teams, and opportunities to win a Cathay Pacific Airways tnp to Hong Kong; a McCallum Motors auto- mobile lease; and a $5,000 G.I.C. courtesy of Gentral Guaranty Trust Co. All proceeds will benefit the B.C. Lions Society For Crippled Children and their work with Vancouver Island's physically and mentally disabled children. The Victoria Liason Committee of British Columbia’s Children’s Hospi- tal — is pleased to announce the first B.C.’s Children's Hospital ‘Couples: Golf Tournament. This fundraising event is set to take place on Mon., May 21 at Uplands Golf Club: Registration is now open to all players wishing to participate in this tournament as the deadline for Uplands members has now passed. Registration forms and more info is available by calling the toumament Chairman, Nancy Sing at 477-4345. The Vancouver Island Persons Liv- ing With AIDS Coalition — wishes to announce that personal and support services are available to all HIV infected persons on a confidential basis. We are also seeking caring and talented sup- port volunteers. Please call 383-2872. Smokers Anonymous — meetings every Wednesday at 7:30 pm at the Gorge Rd. Hospital In-Service Rm. For more info ph. Mary-Ann at 598-7816 or, Joyce at 479-6196. Woman Unlimited Network — 5 week course created by Terry Cole-Whittaker. Fee: $50. Free introductory meeting: Thurs., May 17 at 7:30 pm, at the Centre for Self-Awareness, 11-625 Al- pha St. Phone 383-1455 or 477-9305. La Leché League Saanich — holds regular monthly meetings the third Tues. evening of every month. All wom- en interested in breastfeeding are wel- come (babies, too). For more info ph. 721-2661, 385-4257 or 727-7974. Victoria Branch B.C. Friends of Schi- zophrenics — Public education meet- ing. Wed., May 16 from 7:30 pm to 9pm at Begbie Hall, “Woodward Room”, 2101 Richmond Rd. Topic: Future Trends for Mental Health in Victoria. Continued on Page 18 the entire program. A H , iy = 2 Ask for Dr. Zechelius’ book “Elderberry 8 Internal Cleansing Therapy” with purchase | of program. — Offer expires June 15/90 (reg.$139.95) Available at Country Foods Sears Health Food Nature’s Fare Good Nature Market Sunflower Health Foods Mayfair Shopping Centre Shop Natural Foods Saanich Centre 7060 West Saanich 383-0221 Hillside Mall (in Sears) Fairfield Plaza (Quadra at McKenzie) Brentwood Bay 595-9111 592-3136 727-9888 652-1271 Logical Foods Natural Health & Beauty Self-Heal Herbal Colwood House of Sidney Natural Foods Hillside Mall (in The 1465 Hampshire Rd., Centre Nutrition 2473 Beacon Ave., Sidney Market) Oak Bay. 1106 Blanshard 310 Goldstream 656-4634 595-4224 595-6421 383-1913 (Colwood Corners) : : 478-3244