ArtWorks Expansion – Update
There is excitement at the GHS these days as we are making good progress with the ArtWorks expansion project. The space formerly used as a dance studio has been deconstructed, and the construction of the new Jennie Butchart Studio and Karin Koerner Gallery is underway!

We could not have realized this dream without the financial support of many of you, and we are especially grateful to Butchart Gardens ($15, 000), an anonymous donor ($15,000) and the Victoria Foundation ($30,000). We are also thankful for the $18,000 contributed during a recent campaign by many Victoria citizens and the Charlton Smith Foundation.

We will keep you posted on renovations and look forward to inviting you to an official opening in 2009!"




















  ArtWorks Perpetual Calendar
For years ArtWorks artists have been recognized for their magnificent artistry at local, national and international levels. Now you can enjoy 12 full colour reproductions of their work in a newly released ArtWorks perpetual calendar.

The calendarallows you to record birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions for each month of the year. You and others will be sure to treasure it for years to come.

All proceeds from this calendar go towards the completion of the new 'Karin Koerner Gallery and ArtWorks Studio."




















To place an order, contact the Garth Homer Society:

Ph: (250) 475-2270
Fax: (250) 475-2279
Email: ghomer@garthhomersociety.org



  ArtWorks Program

Current Exhibition
"Look"
     





















"ArtWorks Artists David Whiting, Greg Robertson, Tanya Steinhausen, Phil Davis and Mark Bridges will be participating in this show."

For more information email ArtWorks Coordinators:

Bonnie Laird at blaird@garthhomersociety.org

or
Suzanne Bessette at sbessette@garthhomersociety.org.



   HELP THE GHS FUND MUSIC THERAPY
On a summer day people gathered to pay tribute to a much-loved and highly regarded man. His son-in-law began to deliver his eulogy of love and respect, when the clear and perfectly pitched melody of “You Are My Sunshine” wafted out across the congregation. The singer was Gail and she was expressing her grief in the only way she knew how: through song. She was singing the song that she sang with her dad during both happy and sad times. This is a true story.

Gail and other clients at the GHS communicate in many different ways. One way in which they are supported to find their voice is through music – playing instruments or singing.

Additional funding is needed to enable clients like Gail to continue to participate in the music therapy program offered through the Victoria Conservatory of Music.





















To provide weekly music therapy sessions for two years we need $15,000. Your donation, however large or small, will help to give more people like Gail increased opportunity for self expression and communication.

Please support the program via CanadaHelps.org using the “Donate Now” button at the bottom of this web page. Alternatively, please contact Anna McLauchlan, 250.475.2270 ext 224; email: fundraising@garthhomersociety.org

  Golf Tournament 2009
We are very excited to be hosting the Garth Homer Foundation 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to be held on Monday, May 11, 2009.

The tournament is a Texas Scramble format. There are women’s, men’s and mixed teams. Past participants have always told us that the day is well organized and lots of fun, so we hope you will join us and see what the buzz is about!

For more information, a registration form, or sponsor form, please visit the Garth Homer Foundation website, or call Anna at 250.475.2270 ext 224.

We hope you will join us for a fun game of golf on the 11th May!



  GHS Outlook Newsletter - Winter 2008/2009



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Garth Homer Society
813 Darwin Avenue
Victoria, BC
V8X 2X7
Ph: (250) 475-2270
Fx: (250) 475-2279
Email: ghomer@garthhomersociety.org