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ciety and other community resourc-
es. Ph. 1-800-663-4242. TFN
Special Needs Resource Service —
For information on local services for
children and youth with physical,
mental, emotional; and behavioural
needs and conditions and people
with cerebral palsy. Operated by the
Arbutus Society for Children. Ph.
721-6767. TEN

Taoism: An approach to practical
living — Taoist vegetarian (Jal) ban-
quet. Grand opening of Goon Yam
Taoist Shrine. The Victoria Tai Chi

Assoc & the Fung Loy Kok Taoist

Temple invite you to a day of Taoism, on
Sat., Dec. 22 at 2615 Douglas St.
(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

St. Andrew’s & Caledonia Society —
will hold its annual Pot Luck dinner and
Christmas Programme of Carols,
Christmas games and Santa Claus at 6
pm on Dec. 20 at Holyrood House,
2315 Blanshard St. All interested peo-
ple are invited to join society members
for the evening. Non-members, for din-
ner and programme $5. Ph. 592-0052
for info and if planning to attend. 51
St. Andrew’s & Caledonian Society
— will hold its annual New Year's frolic
of reception and Scottish dancing, 8
pm, Jan. 3 at Holyrood House, 2315
Blanshard St. All persons who enjoy
Scottish fellowship are invited to join
with them for the evening. Please ph.
592-0052 for info. 01
St. Andrew’s & Caledonian Society
— will present a programme of Scottish
Dancing instruction and perhaps some
Burns’ songs following a business
meeting. 9 pm, Jan. 17 at Holyrood
House. Non-members $1 for pro-
gramme and tea. For info ph. 592-
0052. 02
St. Andrew’s & Caledonian Society
— will present Mr Norman Stallard,
(following a business meeting)former
conservation officer for the Glasgow
Parks’ Board, will speak. All those
persons interested in Glasgow, in parks,
or in the fellowship of a Scottish group
are invited to attend. Non-members $1
for talk and tea. 9 pm, Feb. 7. For more
info ph. 592-0052. TFN
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:
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 |.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. TEN
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

ces of Old Victoria
includes several
stories by Victoria
pioneers about the
Christmas season.
One of the early
pioneers, Dr. John
Sebastian
Helmcken  sub-
mitted the following
story concerning a
practical joke
played by some
friends on a col-

league.

“Oh, the merry days
when we were young!
Turkeys were rare,
but Dr. Trimble hada |
turkey which he kept 7
on his premises on —
Broad Street. Daily he
and Mrs. Trimble
would visit his
treasure, who with his
fantail erect and

_ feathers vibrating and with a pole le
and proud step would show his pleasure a

_ the meeting, but the di
‘though admiring and lo
handsome bi

Restaurant on Douglas St. Newcomers
invited. For more info ph. Lou Drage at
595-2141 or 361-4941.

Open Space — 510 Fort St. presents
New Music 90/91, Jan. 6. Purcell String
Quartet. For more info ph. 383-8833. 01
Arbutus Chorus of Harmony Interna-
tional — needs lady singers for all four

whi Whe pobihed ne. ollowir
year. His book, Some Reminiscen-

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
Come to Annabels — every Thurs
evening from 8 pm. Celebrate music
with well-known folk musicians, ensem=-
bles, troubadors, bards. Listen, join in,
play. For information call 893-0733.
118-560 Market St. at Market Sq. TFN

DR. JOHN ea —

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m nebing ) u:

national ongoing auditions. Come to
rehearsal Mondays, 7:30 pm, Nonway
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

So on Chae I
they assembled very j
lily. The earlier co
were eaten with fizz, etc.

Now comes up the prin-

cipal dish, which being —
uncovered displayed a
fine cooked turkey. —
Trimble was a good na- —
tured fellow, so 5 -
easily foretell

wining shadow
Edgar Fawce’

: cences can be fo

d had murderous ae

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-

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. TFN

CRD Parks offer. the following FREE
programs—

Boxing Day, Wed., Dec. 26, 1 pm and3
pm at Witty's Lagoon Regional Park “In
Praise of Nature-Songs and Images of
Vancouver, Island”. Our holiday gift to
you. A very special gift of songs and
images by Adele Curtis. Suitable for the
entire family. Wheelchair acon
Limited seating. Ph. 474-PARK.

Boxing Day, Wed!, Dec. 26, 10:30 am -
3 pmiat Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
“Turkey Trot”- are you a hiker with a love
of nature? Want to work off some of that
holiday turkey? Join a CRD naturalist
for this Boxing Day hikie around Elk/
Beaver Lake. Bring a lunch (if you need
one) and’ good walking shoes. Meet at
the info kiosk at the main Beaver Lake
parking lot. 474-PARK. $1
Thurs., Decj. 27, 1 pm at Francis/King
Regional Park “Giants and’ More”. In
this park lives a grove of huge Douglas
firs, several towering nearly 250 ft.
skyward and 10 ft. in diameter. Join
guest naturalist Tom Rimmer for a
fascinating and entertaining family walk
to these forest giants, and find out more
about what makes a forest a forest.
Meet at the Francis/King nature house,
1710 Munn Rd. in Saanich. 474-
PARK. $1
Sun., Dec. 30, 1 pm and 2 pm
Francis/King Regional Park “Rigma-
tole’-A group of Victoria storytellers will
entertain children and adults with stor-
les of nature and legends from many
lands. Meet at the Forester’s Cabin,
1710 Munn Rd. in Saanich. 52
Mon., Dec. 31, 1 pm and 2:30 pm at
Witty’s Lagoon Reg. Park “Rigama-
role’-Held at Witty’s Nature House in
Metchosin. For program details see
Dec. 30 52
New Year's Day, Tues., Jan. 1, 1 pm and
3 pm at Witty’s Lagoon Reg. Park “Up
and Down the Woodland Trail?-A slide
and song presentation by Adele Curtis.
Bring the family for a New Year's Day
visit to Witty’s Lagoon, and drop in to
the nature ahouse for this inspiring 15
minutes presentation. Limited seating.
474-PARK. 52

Walbran Bus Tours — Sponsored by
Carmanah Forestry Society. $40 for
non-members (includes membership),
$25 for members. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sundays. Register by phoning 38%
1141. Bring food and sensible footwear.

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 aftemoon, 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. TEN

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

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