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n April 20, 2021, at 7:00 pm via Zoom, join the Canadian Club of Victoria's members and friends for Powerful Words: Poetry in the Springtime. The Canadian Club of Victoria’s 2021 cultural event celebrates National Poetry Month with an evening of poetry readings by Vancouver Island’s John Barton, Philip Kevin Paul, Marilyn Bowering, and Bryony Wynne-Jones. National Poetry Month’s theme year is Resilience, and what is more resilient than spring? In this hour-long program, Philip Kevin Paul, Marilyn Bowering, and John Barton will each offer you their take on resilience (and spring) with poems they have chosen from their own body of work. Bryony Wynne-Jones, from the Poetry Institute of Canada and Young Poets (https://poetryinstituteofcanada.ca), will read poems by young writers from across the country who have entered the literary contests that the Institute runs each year for aspiring writers. Because of COVID-19, Powerful Words: Poetry in the Springtime will be held on Zoom, with the readers bringing spring right into your living room. Registration details will be available on the Canadian Club of Victoria’s website and Facebook on April 1, 2021

“AGAINST THE CURRENT: In a fascinating presentation drawn from her book, local author Cathy Converse vividly brings to life the remarkable life of Agnes Deans Cameron. Born in Victoria in 1863, Deans Cameron was BC’s first female school principal, an orator, author and adventurer whose journey to the far north brought her international fame. This month the Club is introducing a no-host bar so guests may enjoy a glass of wine or beer to add to the pleasure of the three-course luncheon! The public is warmly invited to attend - reservations are required by March 12 Members $30.00/Guests $35.00 Reservations: Phone (250) 370-1837 or reserve on Eventbrite

Pearson College: Unique in the World Luncheon with guest speaker Tyrone (Ty) Pile, Interim President & Head of College For a rare international “good news” story to brighten your February, come learn how a small college in Metchosin is making a huge difference to the world. Eighteen United World Colleges around the world share a mission to “make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.” For nearly five decades, thousands of Pearson graduates have carried this message from Metchosin to every corner of the globe, inspiring change in their communities. The public is warmly invited to attend - reservations are required by February 13 Tickets: Members $30, Guests $35 Reservations: Phone (250) 370-1837 or reserve on Eventbrite

A History of Victoria’s Chinatown What better way to launch a new decade than delving into the history of Canada’s oldest Chinatown? Victoria Councillor Charlayne Thornton-Joe brings personal insight into a review of the fascinating historical development of Victoria’s Chinatown. A third-generation Victorian who has a “passion for serving people,” Thornton-Joe has earned many awards for her service to community. Reservations are required by January 16 Phone (250) 370-1837 or reserve on EventbriteTickets: Members $30, Guests $35

Capture the spirit of the season in the Crystal Ballroom at the Fairmont Empress as you enjoy the legendary, sumptuous afternoon tea and experience heart-warming entertainment. The Christmas Tea is held in support of the Camosun College Foundation. Lena Palermo will once again bring her children’s choir to perform festive favorites. As the young members of Marigold Choir share their joy, be prepared to be swept away! The public is warmly invited to attend this very special event: Tickets: $55.00, available by calling (250) 370-1837. Please reserve by Friday November 29

“Childhood Art from Residential and Day Schools” In 2008, Andrea Walsh, visual anthropologist and one of UVic’s Engaged Scholars, set out on a journey to repatriate residential school artwork. This journey extended across Canada and led to the creation of an exhibit now featured at the Museum of Vancouver. At the luncheon, Dr. Walsh will describe her journey. Cost: Members: $30 Non-members $35 For luncheon reservations, please phone (250) 370-1837 or visit Eventbrite Cost: Members: $30 Non-members $35 For luncheon reservations, please phone (250) 370-1837 or visit Eventbrite

Behind The Byline: Charla Huber Indigenous Engagement through Storytelling Her presentation “Indigenous Relations through Storytelling” illustrates how to engage with First Nations in a respectful, appropriate and meaningful way. Huber, who has Chipewyan and Inuit ancestry, will incorporate creative storytelling to demonstrate protocols and cultural elements that can assist when building relationships and strengthening communities. The public is invited to attend this luncheon. Members $30/Guests $35. Please reserve by May 17. Phone (250) 370-1837 or reserve on Eventbrite