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Let the Festivities Begin! BY KELLY DARWIN, WESTSHORE CHAMBER turned on the radio the morning of Nov. 1 and heard my first Christmas song of the year, so I guess it must be true — winter is on the way! One of the things I love most about the WestShore during the holiday season is it resembles the towns you see in Christmas movies — shopping centres festively decorated and shoppers scurrying about, twinkling Christmas lights, displays on the main streets and music in the air where ever you go. Children bundled up with rosy cheeks, sipping hot chocolate while skating around on ice rinks while they watch the Truck Light parade go by ... can you smell the gingerbread? We may just be a 15-minute drive from Downtown, but when you head to the Westshore, you’ll enter a world full of smiling faces, a leisurely pace and oodles of good family fun, food and shopping.
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If you are looking for some less commercial options this year, we have you covered. Nov. 16 marks the 33rd Annual Christmas Craft Fair at the Church of the Advent, as well as the Metchosin Hall Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair which has been running for over 25 years. Sunday, Nov. 17, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #91 will hold their Christmas Craft Fair and Tea — this is always a very festive event. This year, the Westshore will have a Skate with Santa at Westhills Arena. And the City of Langford will host their annual Christmas Light Up Trolley Tours. Admission is by the
THE CITY OF LANGFORD WILL HOST THEIR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHT UP TROLLEY TOURS. — TC FILE PHOTO.
donation of a non-perishable food item or cash, with all proceeds going to the Food Bank. There are two tours nightly, and each is approximately 45 minutes long. The Westshore Chamber of Commerce will host the Holiday at Hatley Castle. This has become one of the hottest holiday ticket events in Greater Victoria. What can be more festive than dawning your holiday best, taking in some holiday cheer, music and food in the decked halls of the historic Hatley Castle? With shopping centres such as Westshore Town Centre with ample free parking, numerous streets of Christmas lights, and the Lighted Truck Parade, the Westshore is the place to plan for a day of holiday shopping, exploring and enjoying the very best of what the season has to offer. You and your family and friends are cordially invited to experience the holiday season in the Westshore. We hope you will join us! westshore.bc.ca
Forging bonds through healthy living gifts f you have ever found yourself spending hours looking for the perfect gift, only to end up with something less than perfect, then you are not alone. Even when you find the perfect gift, it turns out that you may have been spending your time and focus in the wrong place, according to new research. A recent study co-authored out of the University of Toronto Scarborough’s Department of Management and UCLA Anderson School of Management highlights that by shifting to experience-based gifts, there is a stronger relationship building benefit when it comes to gift-giving. The anticipation of a future experience generates immediate emotions that last through to the experience itself, and more importantly, they create a lasting bond between the giver and the recipient, especially if it is a shared experience. This means that if you shift your holiday shopping toward giving a shared experience, you can create a greater emotional connection. When it comes to selecting the right experience to give, try to imagine what the recipient has always wanted to do. When in doubt, healthy living experiences are an easy win because health focused gifts elicit positive emotions that are associated with self-improvement. The flip side is that committing to healthy living can be intimidating, and this is why the shared experience component is crucial. Taking on a new adventure is easier with a partner or with family. Finding something that you can do together that has an element of fun or reward is best — for example, if you are committing to a workout plan, then having a relaxing hot-tub or fun family swim planned as part of the experience is always best. Finally, when considering giving experiences, make sure they are convenient. Giving an experience that can only be
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used at a specific date, time or place can cause additional stress. Giving something like a punch card that can be used whenever its convenient takes the pressure off and lets the recipient choose when and where it would be most convenient to use. At the North Langford Recreation Centre, we have
options for any gift that allow for flexible and easy use of the facilities. With all new equipment, ladies only and co-ed gyms, heated pool and group fitness classes — this is great gift option for any person on your list. bearmountain.ca/recreation/fitness
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ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY 2005 SOOKE RD. he Westshore Chamber of Commerce will host this annual holiday party. Holiday at Hatley’s returns to Royal Roads University. The annual winter celebration is an opportunity to network and have fun while enjoying live music, gourmet appetizers and desserts by Truffles Catering, a charity “gift giveaway,” silent auction, casino games and more.
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Let the holiday spirit surround you as you celebrate “Edwardian”style at Hatley Castle. Warm up by the crackling fire with colleagues and friends while the festive cuisine to inspire your senses, creating an evening to remember. Tickets are now available. Part of the event will be a silent auction and gift giveaway. If you have anything you’d like to donate for either of these, get in touch with Alysha at: events@westshore.bc.ca. westshore.bc.ca/events
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Gifts & Wishes 12th Annual Exhibition Creative Works and Gifts by South Island Artists Come Be Inspired! oast Collective Art Centre will showcase regional artists, artisans and makers in their 12th annual Gifts & Wishes exhibition. The five-week juried holiday exhibition is the one of the longest running shows of its kind in Victoria. Explore a wide variety of media produced by over 40 local artists in the relaxing gallery atmosphere, Nov. 20 to Dec. 22, with live Celtic harp music featured on Nov. 20 and Dec. 14, and throughout the month of December. Meet the Artists Reception: Saturday, Dec. 14, 1 to 4 p.m. The “Gifts & Wishes”holiday show is the perfect place to find unique and beautiful gifts. Coast Collective also offers gift certificates. Check out their exciting 2020 classes and workshops and give the gift of learning this holiday season.
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NEW: Monday Night Drop-in Life Drawing Get together with a fun, focused group of fellow artists and draw a live model. Life drawing sessions are held on Monday nights, from 7 to 9 p.m., except holidays. Drop-in fee includes model and gst. All levels welcome, but you must be 18+ years.
NEW: Comics Foundations for Kids Nov. 18 to Dec. 9, and Jan. 13 to Feb. 17, 2020 Mondays, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Learn the basics of storytelling with creative drawing and comic classes. Students start by creating short comic strips and may progress to longer stories. Classes/Gallery Exhibition/Artisan Gift Shop Coast Collective, 103-318 Wale Rd. Phone: 250-391-5522. coastcollective.ca
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AS ALL JUDI DYELLE’S WORK IS HIGH-FIRED PORCELAIN. THE PIECES ARE BOTH ORNAMENTAL AND FUNCTIONAL, WHILE BEING BEAUTIFUL AND DELICATE AT THE SAME TIME.
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oin ceramist Judi Dyelle and jeweller Morgan Saddington for their third annual mother-daughter Christmas Show and Sale at ‘Chosin Pottery, Nov. 30 to Dec. 1. Together, this mother-daughter team shares 75 years of creative experience. Judi’s exquisite ceramics are mainly wheel thrown, however she also produces altered handbuild forms. She continually explores the delicate translucence of porcelain while placing a strong emphasis on form as an essential element.
While her work demonstrates a strong Asian influence, Judi studies and researches ancient cultures and draws inspiration from these sources. As all of her work is highfired porcelain, the pieces are both ornamental and functional, while being beautiful and delicate at the same time. “I love the delicacy of porcelain and try to take it as far as I can with my pierced pieces. I enjoy making these forms, as they challenge me to see just how fine I can work with porcelain,�says Judi. Morgan creates beautiful sterling silver
jewellery that combines techniques such as chain-making, metal smithing and assemblage. Her unique jewellery designs have evolved through her ongoing research, education and experimentation. Morgan strives to make each piece completely by hand, using the least amount of pre-fabricated findings. She coils, cuts and links all of her chains by hand. Morgan has developed a classic, easy to wear style that can be worn for an evening out or for the everyday. “What I find so appealing about chain-
making is that you begin with a solid material and it transforms into something so fluid,�said Morgan. The Christmas show and sale runs Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Find that special gift for yourself or for someone else.‘Chosin Pottery is located at 4283 Metchosin Rd. For details, call: 250474-2676. Visit: chosinpottery.ca or morgananndesigns.com
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WESTSHORE EVENTS Saturday and Sunday Nov 16 -17 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. METCHOSIN HALL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR This Craft Fair has been running for over 25 years. 25+ tables of local handmade products. At Metchosin Community Hall in Metchosin.
FRIDAY NIGHT ROLLER SKATING 7 to 10 p.m. Retro Friday night fun at West Shore Parks & Recreation. Every week on Friday nights through Dec. 20.
Nov. 22 and 23 MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Tickets: $20! Email: kgm@telus.net or lbaber@shaw.ca. Gordon United Church, 935 Goldstream Ave.
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Sunday, Dec. 8, 3 - 4:30 p.m SKATE WITH SANTA
Saturday, Nov. 30, 2 to 4 p.m. SOUNDS OF THE WESTSHORE PACIFIC EDGE CHORUS An afternoon of a cappella four-part harmonies, with popular songs by Adele, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Train, Neil Diamond, Irving Berlin, Lennon and McCartney, Simon & Garfunkel and Gordon Lightfoot. Lift your spirits before the start of the festive season. Also, singer and classical and jazz pianist, Tim Olfert, quartets, Chrysalis Cloud 9, Nanaimo’s Out of the Blue and Unwind.
Free admission with a non-perishable food bank donation. Free hot chocolate and access to both indoor and outdoor rinks. City Centre Park. Westhills Arena
Dec. 20 to 22 LANGFORD CHRISTMAS LIGHT UP TROLLEY TOURS Pick Up at 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. Meet at the front entrance of Westhills Arena.
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