Hello everybody,
Please email Brigid by Friday, January 6th if you cannot attend the retreat on February 4th. The deadline is very important as we need to book the venue as soon as possible. The approximate times would be 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Thanks
Cathy
Dear ROCA Members,
‘Tis the Season!
Thank you for the beautiful music this month… we will continue to bring joy to others through our music this week and next. Then, it’s time to get together and CELEBRATE!
Please note some additional details below regarding our annual party. Thanks, Cathy for adding this to the blog! Again this year we will gather at the Edgewater Park complex and enjoy some food and fun.
When: Tuesday, December 20th 6:30PM
Where: Edgewater Park Recreation Centre, 3031 Williams Road, Richmond (enter from Williams Rd, last driveway on the right as you head towards the west dyke; follow the driveway over the speed bumps and park in the visitor spaces near the centre complex- you’ll see a fenced pool area and it is quite obvious; OR park on Williams and walk in.)
What to bring:
something yummy to eat and share: either sweet or savoury—please consider what utensils will be needed too… finger food is best. Thanks! (an oven is available)
your favourite beverage to share (please bring your own mug or glass if possible, so we have less waste
if you'd like to participate in the annual Christmas present exchange, please bring a wrapped gift, $10.00 max. value
NOTE: the most popular gifts to steal are those uniquely wrapped or shaped! (gift exchange likely to happen around 7:30pm)
lots of Christmas Cheer! Santa hats and other sillies if you like! (Chorus- please bring red carol binders and weather appropriate attire for caroling!)
We are grateful to our musical leadership… this is a time to thank Brigid, James, Toby, Larissa and Meghan and Cathy! Extra hugs!
We will present small gifts and give a toast to these wonderful people during the party; let us know if you have any performances or songs to share and entertain with!
With holiday spirit,
Laura, Jenn, Doris of the Chorus
BIG thanks to all of you for a great week of concerts - yesterday afternoon felt very good!
Day off today - and then tomorrow (Tuesday) is
Thursday 15 Dec: caroling for Concert Realty - quartet only: Anna, me, Graeme, Rick (there's minimal space!); 8-10am at 1190 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Monday 19 December - traveling carols: I've made a decision that we won't stop for lunch - we'll just keep going, so bring something to munch between gigs or stick it out till 2pm. If you're only doing one or the other half, join us according to the schedule. There's a fair bit of wiggle-room in it - some places we sing longer or shorter...
It would be lovely to have another alto and another bass for the second shift. Let me know if you can join us.
And then the party on Tuesday 20 December! And a Christmas break. And back to work on Tuesday 3 January... If you can't make any of the caroling or the Christmas party, have a wonderful Christmas, and some rest and relaxation before we start again in the New Year.
Thanks again for the weekend past!
Mark your calendar for the annual ROCA Christmas party
Where: Edgewater Park Recreation Centre, 3031 Williams Road, Richmond
NOTE: Parking is limited so best to either carpool or park on Williams Road and walk into the Recreation Centre
When: Tuesday, December 20th 6:30PM
What to bring: Santa hats; something yummy to eat, either sweet or savoury; your favourite beverage; lots of Christmas Cheer! (Chorus also bring red carol binders)
Christmas Present Game (optional): if you'd like to participate in the annual Christmas present game please bring a wrapped gift, $10.00 maximum value. NOTE: the most popular gifts to steal are those uniquely wrapped or shaped.
Meghan still needs at least 2 more volunteers to help out at the concert on Sunday at Gilmore United.
Concert starts at 3:00PM but volunteers will need to come a little earlier.
If you have a family member or friend who could help out with this and see a fantastic concert for free please have them contact Meghan at roca@roca.ca
Here are the chorus dates and times for dress rehearsals, concerts and sing outs in December:
The date for the Chorus retreat will be Saturday, February 4th between 9:00am to 4:00pm. Times are approximate, but please save this date in your calendar. More details to come!
Dear members,
We are in desperate need of 6 volunteers for Ceremony of Carols - Sunday, December 11, 2016.
Currently, we need volunteers for the following positions:
- 1 volunteer to oversee the draw box
- 2 volunteers to hand out programs
- 2 volunteers to collect ticket stubs
If you know someone that is looking for high school volunteer hours or simply would like to watch the concert for free, please have them contact me at roca@roca.ca.
Thank you very much,
Meghan
Please click on the link below to see the notes from Brigid and see the Christmas Binder song list.
Thank you!
Dear Members,
An e-newsletter will be sent out later this afternoon to advertise our Ceremony of Carols performances, we would appreciate a forward to your contacts with a personal message attached. We've made it easy, simply click here to copy and paste a personal message. Thank you!
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