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JANUARY

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Community Calendar

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COMMUNITY LUNCH PROGRAM

 When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 12 noon.
Where: Gordon Neighbourhood House
Admission: $3 on Meatless Mon., $5 Wed. and Fri.
Details: Enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal three days per week and meet your community neighbors. Registration is recommended at 604.683.2554. Please advise of any food sensitivities.

Arts & Entertainment

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TRY IT OUT OPEN MIC

When: Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The West End Community Centre
Admission: Free
Details: Join in the fun by singing a song or just relaxing and enjoying the local talent. Piano, mic, and amp provided. Each singer has a ten to fifteen minute slot. Register in person or call 604.257.8333.

LIVE AT THE SYLVIA

When: Every Wed., Thurs., and Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Sylvia Hotel Restaurant and Lounge at 1154 Gilford.
Admission: Free
Details: Live Music At The Sylvia … Three evenings a week enjoy live music at the lounge with a great view of English Bay. The November lineup includes: Thurs. Dec. 1 - Jazz with Harris & Debray; Sun. Dec. 4 - Roots and Jazz with The Kasuals; Wed. Dec. 7 - Indie folk with Stephen Spender; Thurs. Dec. 8 - Classic harmonies with The Hot Mamas; Sun. Dec. 11 - Jazz with Rocky Rio; Wed. Dec. 14 - Jazz with Allegro Duo; Thurs. Dec. 15 - Roots remastered with Rusty Creek; Sun. Dec. 18 - Indo-Canadian Folk with Ranj Singh; Wed. Dec. 21 - Jazz with Rio Trio; Thurs. Dec. 22 - Jazz with the Lesley Branton Trio; Sun. Dec. 25 - No live music Christmas Day; Wed. Dec. 28 - Roots & Jazz with The Kasuals; Thurs. Dec. 29 - Jazz with Harris & Debray; Sun. Dec. 31 - Weaver & Werth from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Happy New Year!

ONCE A WEEK, EVERY WEEK

HOT MIX BINGO: Mondays at 8 p.m. at The Shamrock Pub at 1184 Denman. Fun and games = music and bingo at this popular West End Irish pub. 
KARAOKE MONDAYS: At Chef Ron Restaurant from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free. Reservations at 604.336.98. 
BINGO FOR LIFE: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at The Junction Pub at 11:38 Davie. Free. Drag diva the unstoppable Conni Smudge presides over a weekly fundraiser for The Vancouver Friends for Life Society. 
KARAOKE TUESDAYS: At The Park Pub from 9 p.m. to late.  
LUNCHTIME CONCERTS: Thursdays from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church. By donation. Bring your bagged lunch and treat yourself to some of Vancouver’s best musical offerings featuring classical, gospel, jazz, folk and more with Dawn Pemberton, Corey Hamm, Katherine Evans the church’s director of music, Tim Woodford. 
COMEDY TONIGHT! Thursdays at 8 p.m. at The Park Pub. Free. TheatreSports alumni Denise Jones and David Milchard hold an improv comedy night featuring a rotating cast of up to eight of Vancouver’s top improv artists plus special guests. Tickets $25 here.
IMPROV THURSDAYS: From 8 to 9:30 p.m. at The Park Pub. Admission $25. Award-winning actors, improv veterans, and Theatre Sports alumni Denise Jones and David Milchard bring their new improv comedy troupe to the West End.  
JAZZ VESPERS: Fridays at 4 p.m. at St. Andrews Wesley United Church. By donation. An afternoon featuring some of Vancouver’s finest musicians and meditations on faith and life. The lineup includes: Dec. 4 - The Michael Kim Big Band; Dec. 11 - The Hot Mamas and The Leading Ladies; Dec. 18 - Wild Blue Herons; Dec. 25 - No Jazz Vespers; Jan. 1 - Marlin Ramazzini; Jan. 8 - Braxton Raymond; Jan. 15 - Karin Plato; Jan. 22 - Roots and Herbs; Jan 30 - TBA. 
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE: From 8:30 p.m. to late at The Park Pub enjoy great live music. The lineup includes: Dec. 2 - Cici and the Dicks; Dec. 16 - Lee Nichols. Further dates TBA.

Senior Moments

SENIORS FIRST BC LAW CLINIC

Where: Kay’s Place in Denman Mall
When: The first Wednesday of every month
Details: As part of its Satellite Elder Law Clinic program, Seniors First BC partners with the West End Seniors’ Network to offer pro bono legal consultations to eligible older adults.

ONCE A WEEK, EVERY WEEK …

FITNESS WITH LAUREN: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at Gordon Neighbourhood House. Free. A weekly fitness class that incorporates resistance band exercises to improve muscle tone and strength. All seniors welcome.
SENIORS LOUNGE: Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m. at Gordon Neighbourhood House. Connect with your community and neighbors at this weekly social gathering hosted by Grace Hann, with special guest speakers sharing their knowledge and insights. Free. All seniors welcome.

Venue Directory

Where They’re At & How To Connect

Art@Bentall Gallery / 595 Burrard St - Concourse #305 / 604.682.3701 / Website
Barclay Manor / 1447 Barclay / 60.-669.5051 / Website/wesn.ca/ (West End Seniors’ Network)
Chef Ron Restaurant / 1037 Denman / 604.336.9994 / Website
Coal Harbour Community Centre / 480 Broughton / 604-718-8222 / Website
Fountainhead Pub / 1025 Davie / 604.687.2222 / Website
Gordon Neighbourhood House / 1019 Broughton / 604.683.2554 / Website
Kay’s Place / 118 - 1030 Denman (Denman Mall) / 604.669.5051 / Website
PAL Studio Theatre / 581 Cardero / 604.255.4313 / Website
St. Andrew’s- Wesley United Church / 1022 Nelson / 604.683.4574 / Website
St. Paul’s Anglican Church / 1130 Jervis / 604.685.6832 / Website
West End Community Centre / 870 Denman / 604.257.8333 / Website

If we’ve missed a venue please let us know at editor@thewestendjournal.ca

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