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Get your kit and skoot up that hill The Kat to Koot winter alpine adventure race challenges Yukoners and Alaskans to summit and ski tour Mt. Ripinski on February 23

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aines’ third annual Kat to Koot winter alpine adventure race begins at the Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds and ends around six mile Lutak Road by way of Mt. Ripinski summit of 1097 metres.

Lindsay Johnson and members of the Haines Alpine Touring Society (HATS) started the race in 2017 as a way to build human-powered backcountry community. “We’d been talking about a competition of some kind and this race idea fit in with the larger Haines Winterfest,” said Johnson, “Anyone who likes having human-powered fun in the mountains. All ages and modes [of transport such as skis, boards, snowshoes] welcome.”

The first competition was held on March 5th, 2017 and only one Yukoner competed, Guillaume Levesque. In 2018, HATS moved the race date to February 22, during Yukon’s Rendezvous long weekend. The change allowed the vast majority of avid Yukon skitouring and splitboarding enthusiasts to come and compete in the enduring race, to allow for driving to Haines. “[I was attracted to] being with friends, spending a weekend in Haines and supporting a ‘local’ event from a neighbour community,” said Levesque. “It also happened when snow conditions were relatively bad in the Haines and White Pass the last 2 years, so it was fun to do something different.”

The number of participants from the territory who ventured through the white out conditions of the mountain skyrocketed, from one Yukoner in 2017, to 22

Yukoners out of a total 43 competitors in 2018. The fastest team took three hours and two minutes and the slowest seven hours and 43 minutes. Most racers compete with skis and snowboards, but there is also an alternate option for snowshoeing part of the mountain.

Graham Kraft, owner and craftsman of Fairweather Ski Works, has been a champion of the event both years, and a member of the fastest team in 2018 with team members Bartosz Pieciul & Ray Reeves. However, with larger numbers of Yukoners present, they were closely followed by runnersup Petr Polivka and Miriam Lukszova from Whitehorse three hours and nine minutes.

When asked if Haines residents will always dominate the race, Johnson replied, “Not necessarily, especially if we keep the course the same. The second-place team last year hailed from Whitehorse and were close on the heels of the winning team.”

“We definitely have strong people who could put in a competitive time at the event,” said Levesque, “It won’t be me though! The Haines locals are used to doing that stuff as a quick after work adventure, so I guess it all depends who shows up.”

What will this year bring; will the Haines skiers and snowboarders be beaten by a Yukon team?

The Experience I heard about this ski-touring race and I thought this was my opportunity to really push my limits and grow my skills. I had managed to convince Erik Stevens, fore-

caster and director at the Haines Avalanche Center, to be my skitouring partner for the race. I’m sure to this day he still regrets the decision.

The group of Haines and Yukon skiers congregated around Fairweather Ski Works shop in the Alaska State Fairgrounds. Most seemed rather intensely focused while some wore unicorn costumes ready to have some fun during the race. As users signed up, it was made clear that you must have avalanche safety equipment, a partner and run over the course details beforehand, to ensure everyone was able to complete the race safely.

The mountain conditions were white out. But the day before the race, in preparation for such a predicated day, Haines locals flagged the entire route.

The race started, some had ski boots on, some had hiking boots on, but everyone was carrying their skis and snowboards as they walked and ran down the roads to Piedad Road, to start the ascent up Mt. Ripinski.

Immediately, I noticed that crampons and spikes were required, as the paths were covered in ice. It was my first time in ski boots and crampons and to summarise politely, it was not a pleasant experience.

As we trudged slowly up, I continued to slip and we lost a lot of ground in the race, so much so that the sweepers caught up to us.

“Oh Erik, what are you doing here?” the sweeper asked, shocked to see a Haines resident

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The start of the hike from the fairgrounds with the white out view of Mt. Ripinski ahead

wards up the mountain. We got to the north summit and I was exhausted. I felt that the mountain had beaten me, but it was time to ski down.

The snow was amazing, but once you are past the point of pushing your limits, it’s hard to enjoy it.

We got to the treeline and had to transition back to crampons

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Teams slowly making their way down from the summit

were credited with so far behind. I was “hot laps”, which were embarrassed and more ski-touring and frustrated, but we skiing before finishing persevered on. the race.)

Finally, we could transition from the Every part of my crampons to skis, body ached, I had run and up the mounout of tears to cry, and tain we went. First, I was utterly exhaustfollowing through ed. But most of all, I the trees, then into was so embarrassed. more open alpine I may have had one terrain. I was unable of my most horrible to see anything. I experiences after such was following tracks a terrible backcountry from other racers A team running to the finish line and entrusting my partner who has skied to hike down the this mountain multiple times.

By this point, my mental atti- ice. I continued tude was not in the right place. I to slip upside felt upset about how terrible I was down and I got doing at the race and how embar- stuck under my rassing it was. As we climbed up skis which were to the north summit, I looked out wedged between to an abyss and a drop off in the my pack. Evenwhite out, and my fear of heights tually, we made got the better of me. I collapsed it down and I on the ground, regressing to the vowed I would first time I ever went up a moun- never ski again. tain. I was filled with sheer terror The slowest time Snowshoers also participate other than ours and erratic fear. was four hours 46 minutes. We had ski winter and I may have utterly “Are you ok?” Erik asked. come in dead last at seven hours failed, like many endeavours in “No, I’m not ok, I wailed.

I gathered myself, and my and 34 minutes. (A Yukon group 2018. It took me a month to build breathing, and we continued on- were technically slower, but they my self confidence again to go ski-

ing. But that’s part of the challenge, even if you don’t see it straight away.

But now in 2019, I will go do this race again. I’m almost certain to be in last place, but I will complete the race with new skills learned and more confidence.

(And not crying. And, hopefully, under seven hours and 34 minutes.

Certainly, the bar hasn’t been set too high, right?)

The entry fee gets you an original map and entry to the film festival, while supporting the Haines Alpine Touring Society’s hut fund and the Southeast Alaska State Fair.

The Haines’ Alpine Adventure Ski-Touring Race (aka Kat to Koot) will be held Saturday February 23, 2019. It is a part of Southeast Alaska State Fair Winterfest activities, visit www.SeakFair.org/ Winterfest/ Kylie Campbell is an Aussie who learned to ski 7 years ago at the ripe age of 25, conquering being an absolute chicken when it comes to anything “fun”.

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Wed. Jan. 23 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 6336081 Terry or Michèle Wed. Jan. 23 New Horizons Workshops for Seniors - Make a Coaster with Rug Hooking Method 1:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre You need to attend the two workshops to finish your coaster. For details and to reserve your space, call Patrick Royle, 456-7629.

Wed. Jan. 23 Beer & Paint Night: Put Another Raven On It! 6:00 PM Winterlong Brewing Co. A festive holiday paint night at the Tasting Room run by Ammanda of Partridge with a Paintbrush.

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Fri. Jan. 25 New Horizons Workshops for Seniors - Relief Printmaking on Painted Surfaces 1:00 PM Yukon Artists at Work Gallery All supplies provided. Call Patrick at 456-7629 to register. Ages 55+ Fri. Jan. 25 L’Homme De Hus 7:00 PM The Old Fire Hall The one-hour, one-man show follows a philosopher clown as he moves through a world of pitfalls, dealing with unpredictable consequences he can’t escape.Tickets online.

Fri. Jan. 25 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 8:00 PM The Guild Hall The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha.

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Sat. Jan. 26 Mixology Class - Classic Cocktails with a Yukon Twist 6:00 PM Well Bread Culinary Centre Inc. Learn some cocktail making basics; how to use bitters and make simple syrup infusions, mix cocktails and make garnishes. Email chef@wellbread.ca or call/text 335-4133 to register.

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Sat. Jan. 26 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 8:00 PM The Guild Hall The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha.

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Sun. Jan. 27 Create Your Life in 2019 - Vision Board Workshop 9:00 AM Whitehorse, Yukon This full day immersion experience includes all supplies, the time and space to really focus on your dreams and some personalized coaching during the day.

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Sun. Jan. 27 Whitehorse Scrabble Club 1:00 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Are you a wordy person, put your words to the test and join the Scrabble Club. Must be 19+ Sun. Jan. 27 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio.

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Sun. Jan. 27 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 8:00 PM The Guild Hall The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha.

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Mon. Jan. 28 Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 867-668-6280 or toll free: 888-668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon. Jan. 28 Community Dialogue Community & Culture 5:30 PM Westmark Whitehorse Local co-facilitators and note takers will be present and on-site counselling and mental health supports will be available. Email yukon@qmunity.ca for more information.

Mon. Jan. 28 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome.

For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Mon. Jan. 28 Euchre Night 6:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Mon. Jan. 28 Women in the Woodshop - Drop in Space 6:30 PM Yukonstruct Innovation Hub You must be an active makerspace member to attend, and you must have previously taken the woodshop safety orientation class.

Tue. Jan. 29 FASD Informed Support Yukon College Course training aims answer the questions of caregivers, multidisciplinary frontline service providers, professionals, community members and others who care about and work with individuals with FASD. Call or email for more information. 456.8589 Tue. Jan. 29 Second-hand Clothing Bazaar 5:30 PM Whitehorse Seventh-day Adventist Church Donations of clean clothing in good condition welcome. All proceeds go to charitable causes. For more info. call 633-3463.

Tue. Jan. 29 Medieval Life Drawing 6:00 PM Arts Underground Members from the Medieval fighting group, Company of the White Wolf, will be posing in costume for this life drawing session. Bring your own drawing tools and paper.

To register, call 667-4080.

Tue. Jan. 29 Abandoned Mines in the Yukon - The Financial Picture 6:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Mining analyst Lewis Rifkind for an informative presentation about the financial impacts of abandoned mines in the Yukon.

Tue. Jan. 29 JCAY Taiko Practice 7:00 PM Christ the King Elementary To register by email jcayukon@gmail.com, please mark “Taiko registration” in the subject line.

Tue. Jan. 29 Drop-in Dart League 7:00 PM The Local Bar Mixed dart league. Drop in for some fun.

Wed. Jan. 30 Aging in Place Public Forum 8:30 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A look at the results of the Government of Yukon’s public engagement on Aging in Place, as well as further discussion on this important topic. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Wed. Jan. 30 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 6336081 Terry or Michèle Wed. Jan. 30 Free Photography Sessions for Yukon Permanent Art Collection Submissions 2:00 PM Arts Underground Free photography sessions to assist artists in preparing their work for submission. 667-5858 Wed. Jan. 30 Cartoonist - Sophie Labelle 5:00 PM Mac’s Fireweed Books Sophie Labelle, the trans cartoonist of Assigned Male from Montreal, is on a Canadian tour, come and meet her for this intimate book signing.

Wed. Jan. 30 Learn to Brioche Class 6:30 PM Itsy-Bitsy Yarn Store Learn the basic brioche stitch as well as increasing and decreasing using two colours to create a cozy and reversible neck warmer/cowl. Please register in advance at Itsy-Bitsy by phone 335-9276 or email contact@ itsy-bitsy.ca or in person.

Wed. Jan. 30 Community Build Night 7:00 PM Yukonstruct Innovation Hub If you are interested in woodwork, metal work, or would like to just hang out with other members and have a fun social build night, Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Wed. Jan. 30 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed. Jan. 30 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 8:00 PM The Guild Hall The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha.

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Monday & Fridays Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information.

Monday – Friday Learning Together 9:00 AM Elijah Smith Elementary School Ages 3+, play time, games, songs, snacks included. Drop in anytime, call 667-5992 for more info.

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Fri. Jan. 25 Northern Tales 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre All ages - Enjoy stories, crafts and activities about life in Northern cultures. Call 668-8698 for more details.

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Sat. Jan. 26 Kids & Parents Yoga 4:00 PM Grace Space 335-6216 Work with breathing, holding poses for longer time, rapidity and coordination with sun salutations, relaxation and meditation. Call or email for more info.

Sat. Jan. 26 Kids Create - Healing a Loss through Creativity 1:30 PM Hospice Yukon An afternoon for kids (aged 7-12) and their parent or caregiver to remember a beloved person or pet who has died. Email administrator@ hospiceyukon.net or call 667-7429 to register.

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Sun. Jan. 27 Draft Day: Ravnica Allegiance 1:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Your first chance to draft the new Magic set! 3 pack draft Sun. Jan. 27 Family Literacy Day 11:00 AM Shipyards Park 668-6535 Entertainment, activities, mushing rides, and much more! This event is free and everyone welcome. Free Mon. Jan. 28 After School Sports + Activities 3:15 PM Nakwataku Potlatch House Whitehorse Outdoor and indoor activities, skills and snacks, call 334-8728 or email kaitlyncharlie@kdfn.net for more information.

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Wed. Jan. 30 Meet the Mushers 6:30 PM Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre Free event, the public can meet the mushers and talk to them about the race. Bring something to have signed by your favorite musher, or purchase a race poster from our merchandise table.

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867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu. Jan. 24 Legion General Meetings 6:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Thu. Jan. 24 CMBC 2019 Event Planning Meeting 7:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library We will be deciding which events to run for the year, select dates and find volunteers to run them.

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by Danny Macdonald A dark Tuesday evening in early January needs something special to draw Yukoners away from our post-December hibernation. The fourth workshop in an eight-part series, hosted by Gordie Tentrees, provided just the right comfy, intimate mood that you’d be looking for. On January 15, Tentrees was joined on the small Hamilton and Son stage for his 90-minute performance by Amelia Rose Slobogean (fiddle) and Graeme Peters (guitar). The trio explored some of their new works and shared their crafting experiences and inspirations of the pieces, displaying a rare chance to see the creative process through someone else’s eyes.

Te n t r e e s ’ winter project is an effort to capture the vibe that he felt when he started his musical journey nearly two decades ago in Whitehorse - the type of vibe you find at writers’ workshops at music festivals.

“Back then, like 20 people would go with their own songs,” Tentrees said, adding that they’d play and go away inspired to learn two new songs for the next week.

And it was an environment that everyone learned from each other and pushed each other. The small and cozy venue of Hamilton and Son captures that closeness between the audience and the musicians on stage. And it’s intended

together to challenge them outside of their comfort zone - by performing live as solo individuals. For both, it was a rare experience and Slobogean noted she was very nervous.

“I never play alone, so I was quite nervous,” she said. “I mean, I was excitedly saying yes, but was still really nervous.”

That sort of adventure brings out family and friends who want to see the musicians perform and this event was no different.

Both are parents, so the room had children fans sprinkled about, enjoying the show.

But the challenge remained to share yourself.

“They have to go through PHOTO: Mark Prins getting on stage by themselves,” Claire Ness and Roland Roberts joined Gordie on stage in Tentrees said.

“When you’re the first Inspire Song performance on November 6, 2018 up there, you’re naked and exposed.”

But the cultivating nature of goers would recognize both from their extensive perform- the show has built a dedicated ances with multiple groups over following in the music community, two decades. Slobogean is a folk that shares the special experience music fiddler who started with of collaboration. Tentrees noted gypsy/celtic music group Fishead that the audience is often lots of Stew and now performs as part of local songwriters, who are keen Stockstill and Rose and also The to see what new creations their Swinging Pines. Peters started as friends and colleagues have crafta youth drummer in the Peters/ ed. And it can be very interactive Drury Trio jazz group, and now, when the musicians share their after changing instruments at creative influences, with many post-secondary jazz school, plays questions coming from other lead guitar for rock group Speed songwriters learning as well.

Recruiting 16 musicians for an Control.

But Tentrees brought them eight-part series might appear to to push musicians out of their comfort zones and finding out what they’re capable of.

“When I was envisioning the project, I thought of some things I wanted each show,” Tentrees said. “Place, different genres, one male and one female, and interesting personalities with a mix of veteran/emerging writers.”

The show with Slobogean and Peters was about supporting musicians evolving from where they started and becoming their own identity. Regular Yukon music-

Gordie Tentrees (left), Amelia Rose Slobogean and Graeme Peters performed at the January 15 Inspire Song show be a challenging task, but Tentrees was overwhelmed by the response. Slobogean and Peters both declared that participating was a no-brainer, as it provided an amazing experience. Tentrees in fact had more interest than he could handle, and has even unearthed some special performers who add a bit of mystery to future performances.

“Sixteen people came up so fast, and then another 16 came up,” he explained. “And even some of the people who are just songwriters, but have never played in public.”

The next event on February 19 will feature two iconic Yukon musicians as guests, Hank Karr and Diyet.

But the series isn’t just about inspiring current musicians, but it’s also about inspiring the next generation and helping them access opportunities. Tentrees didn’t want to make it a moneymaking venture, so ticket sales are going towards the Inspire Song Fund, that will be managed by the Yukon Foundation. The fund will provide eight youth with financial support to take musical training, something that Tentrees believes should be available for all children.

And before the audience leaves, a small quirk in the event is the “meat” draw for all attendees. It’s become a bit of a joke

over the years Tentrees explained, mocking all the strange things that have happened over the years at shows.

“The venue owner or promoter would ask us to adjust our show accordingly, in order to not interfere with the regular meat draw that usually takes place,” he laughed.

“It would always be, ‘We’ve got our bingo or meat draw tonight, so can you stop playing at eight?’ or ‘They’ve got their jello-wrestling down the road, so you’ll have to stop at nine for a bit.’

“I just got tired of competing with the meat draw, so I decided to start my own. We’ve given out crab, or cod, or a chicken. Graeme brought the moose.”

There are four more shows beginning with the performance scheduled on February 19. Tickets are available on EventBrite via his Facebook page. The chance to learn from Karr and Diyet should be a fascinating one, or any of the future artists.

Or you might just get to take home the meat.

Danny Macdonald is the editor of What’s Up Yukon. He is a lifelong Yukoner who is active in sports, community organizations and the Yukon’s events scene.

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Music is a birthright Bassist Jodi Proznick and Triology will perform in Haines Junction on January 26, and in Whitehorse on January 27

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y her own admission, Jodi Proznick, an award-winning bassist and member of Triology, has enjoyed an “incredible performing career, and had opportunities really beyond anything I could have imagined for myself at the beginning of this journey.”

Yet when asked which way she’d go if forced to choose between performing and teaching for the rest of her life, her pause to consider lasts just eight seconds.

“I think I’d be a teacher,” she replied.

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There were never any auditions.

The band would just be as big as

it needed to be to accommodate everybody who wanted to participate. That was a very big part of who he was, and how I work, too,” Proznick said.

“I am not interested in the notion that there are talented people and not talented people.

I think it’s a spectrum, and that everyone has that birthright.

Music is a birthright.”

The other lesson was about community.

“I also watched him provide a safe place for a lot of marginalized youth, giving them a place to belong, and not only belong, but to succeed.”

Besides the musical skills he imparted to his ensembles, her father’s strength as an educator came from “a sense of community - an imperfect community of people of all shapes and sizes and backgrounds,” Proznick said.

“We were all in there together, and he would just absolutely insist that we were all capable of what we didn’t even know we were. To this day, I’m still connected to a lot of those people that I went through that program with.”

In a sense, the senior Proznick was also indirectly responsible for his daughter’s choice of instrument.

“A lot of my life choices have been kind of happenstance, and choosing the bass is definitely a part of that. I originally picked the oboe when I was heading into my Dad’s band program.”

Like “a good eldest daughter,” she had offered to take up whatever instrument her father needed her to play. He picked the oboe.

“But it was not a good fit for me. It was an old oboe that probably needed repair, and so it wasn’t playing particularly easily or well, and it was a very frustrating year.”

When Proznick finally slipped a

note onto her father’s desk asking for another instrumental option, he said he needed an electric bass player for the Grade 9 big band.

With a background in both classical piano and dance, she found it easy to read the bass clef. She was also attracted by the idea that not many girls, or women, played bass.

“It was a relationship that was pretty symbiotic pretty quickly, but feeling that I had a life career in it was never really part of the plan. It just sort of happened. I was just trying to help the band out and do a good job in the back there.”

Happenstance intervened again when she was 16, happenstance intervened again, in the form of the acoustic upright bass.

“The guys I was playing with were PHOTO: courtesy of Jodi Proznick heavily into jazz, and that’s the sound on all the famous records. Vancouver bassist and educator Jodi Proznick is an award-winning bassist and member of Triology There was an upright in the corner of the band room, so I just picked it two concerts in the Yukon at the trust. I call it a co-creative experiup and started trying to ment,” Proznick said. end of January. make sense of it.”

“What (people) will witness is On Saturday, January 26, they She began studying the instrument formally at McGill Univer- will perform at St. Elias Conven- truly in-the-moment conversation sity, where she earned her under- tion Centre in Haines Junction. between three people who really graduate degree in music. From The next night, they will be at love each other, and also love the there, she went on to a master’s the Yukon Arts Centre for a Jazz space and the people who have program in education at Simon on the Wing concert. Both shows chosen to come and join us.” begin at 7:30 p.m.

Fraser University.

“We do a set we call ‘close your In 2008, when she was pregnant with her son, Tristan, she joined eyes’ music. We don’t ever plan forces with guitarist Bill Coon and what we’re going to play; we just Ken Bolton is a freelance writer pianist Miles Black to form the play. The idea with Triology is that and former co-editor of What’s group, Triology, which will give there’s this incredible amount of Up Yukon.

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Intro to Acrylics Maya Rosenberg Feb. 21 - Mar. 28 Level 3 Ceramics Astrid Kruse Feb. 16, 17, 23 & 24

January 22 New Member Orientation 5-6pm ………………

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Woodshop Orientation Sponsored by Home Hardware 7-9pm ………………………..

January 23 Mentor Night: Sewing, Woodworking, Painting and Illustration, Wood Lathe ………………………..

January 24 Induction Forge Orientation 6 - 7pm and 7-8pm ………………………..

January 29 Metal Shop – Safety orientation 6- 8pm ………………………..

Wood Lathe 101 6 - 9pm ………………………..

January 30 Yukon Transportation Museum Community Build Night 7-9pm ………………………..

All Mentor Nights: 6-9pm Open Hours: Wed-Sun 1pm-9pm

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Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays, COBRA Self Defense Age 5 - 12 5:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays, Kickboxing Age 13+ 7:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Mondays & Wednesdays, Judo Age 13+ 6:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Mondays & Wednesdays Ladies COBRA SD 8:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Mondays & Wednesdays Juniors Tennis (ages 11-15) Mon 6:00 pm/Wed 4:30 pm Yukon College Register online or email TennisYukon@gmail.com for more info.

Wednesdays Juniors Tennis (ages 6-11) 5:00 pm Yukon College Register online or email TennisYukon@gmail.com for more info Mondays, Fridays, Sundays Insanity®Live Drop-in Classes Mon/Fri 12:15 PM, Sun. 10:45 AM Peak Fitness Tailored to ALL fitness levels. No matter what your fitness level is, Coach Brittany will help you challenge yourself so you truly transform your body.

Tuesdays & Thursdays Winter Sprint Team Training 4:30 pm Canada Games Centre Call 334-8121 or email info@flatwaternorth. ca for more information. Open to anyone aged 12+ Tuesday & Thursdays Grappling 6:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Tuesday & Thursdays Ladies Kickboxing 5:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Tuesday & Thursdays Muay Thai 7:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Wednesdays Adult Drop In Gymnastics 7:30 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Whether you’re perfecting your skills, looking for a new work out idea, or trying

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your first cartwheel, Call 668-4794 for more information. info@polarettes.org Wednesdays Dancefit 12:00 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Workout dance rooted in jazz, hip hop and Latin styles will take you away from your stresses.

Wednesdays with an extra class on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m Call 633-5245 for more info.

Wednesdays & Sundays Velocity & Pursuit 4:30 PM Wed./10 AM Sun. Biathlon Range Wednesdays & Saturdays Daley DanceFit 12:00 pm Avalanche Athletics Daley Dancefit:Funky, jazzy and a little bit sassy - Drop In. Fridays & Sundays COBRA FS 8:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Fridays & Sundays Ladies Grappling 6:00

PM N60 Combative Arts Sundays to Fridays, Kickboxing Age 5 - 12 4:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Fri. Jan. 25 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary Fri. Jan. 25 Strong by Zumba with Lynda 6:00 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Combines high intensity interval training with the science of Synced Music Motivation. Call 633-5245 for more info.

Sat. Jan. 26 Adult Race Series 11:00 AM Biathlon Range Sat. Jan. 26 zFit with Jennifer 10:00 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Call 6335245 for more info.

Sun. Jan. 27 BEARS 1:30 PM Biathlon Range

Wellness LISTINGS Wed. Jan. 23 The Counselling Drop-In Clinic 10:00 AM Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm.

Wed. Jan. 23 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed. Jan. 23 Lunchtime Meditation Group 12:00 PM Whitehorse Wellness Center Call 668-6429 or email edmhayukon@gmail.com to register.

Wed. Jan. 23 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old. Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Wed. Jan. 23 Drop-in Recovery Group Meetings 2:30 PM Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Health & Social Services Just come. We ask that you be alcohol and drug free during the group meeting. Call for more information. 456-3838 Wed. Jan. 23 Beginners with Experience Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga including the principles of internal form, breath, and core, To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Wed. Jan. 23 Beginner Meditation 5:30 PM Mental Health Association Yukon 6 week Beginner Meditation course is appropriate for people with no experience meditating or some experience meditating. To register call 668-6429 or email edmhayukon@gmail.com Wed. Jan. 23 Better Backs, Hips and Hams 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Beginner/ experienced beginner – stretch, standing poses, back healing work. To register call or email. Drop Ins Welcome. 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Thu. Jan. 24 Heated Yoga 7:15 PM Breath of Life Collective 75 minute hatha yoga series creates a healthy foundation in yoga to help stretch, strengthen and tone muscles. Open to all levels, email thebreathoflifestudio@gmail.com to register.

332-3569 Thu. Jan. 24 Broga - Beginner Series 7:15 PM Breath of Life Collective This course will begin with basics and move towards more challenging poses (yoga asana). Call or email for more information 336-3569 thebreathoflifestudio@gmail.com Fri. Jan. 25 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Fri. Jan. 25 Slow, Flow + Resto 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery Combination of restorative, moving into accessible Level 1 flow, then toning back down to stretch and restorative.

To register call or email, drop ins welcome 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com

Sun. Jan. 27 Carcross Kickboxing 12:30 PM N60 Combative Arts Sun. Jan. 27 Carcross Kids Kickboxing 11:30 AM N60 Combative Arts Sun. Jan. 27 Pre School Martial Arts 3:30 PM N60 Combative Arts Tue. Jan. 29 Adult Biathlon 6:30 PM Biathlon Range Tue. Jan. 29 Junior Shooting Program 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Youth aged 10-20, parent permission required, Registration fee applies. Participants will learn about gun safety and marksmanship.

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Sat. Jan. 26 Red Tara Practice 12:30 PM VajraNorth Everyone welcome. For more info contact 667-6951 (Cheryl Buchan) 633-3715 Sun. Jan. 27 Create Your Life in 2019 - Vision Board Workshop 9:00 AM Whitehorse, Yukon This full day immersion experience includes all supplies, the time and space to really focus on your dreams and some personalized coaching during the day.

Sun. Jan. 27 Restorative Yoga 10:30 AM Alpine Bakery To register call or email 3934440 wallymaltz@mac.com Sun. Jan. 27 Gentle Yoga 12:30 PM Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga For the all ages, the stiff and the recovering bodies of life.

Everyone welcome - Beginners encouraged!

Call or email to register. 334-8599 rootedtreemassage@gmail.com Mon. Jan. 28 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Mon. Jan. 28 Shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon. Jan. 28 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome!

Mon. Jan. 28 Absolute Beginners 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga including the principles of internal form, breath, and core, To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Mon. Jan. 28 SomaYoga 5:30 PM Breath of Life Collective Great for those with chronic pain, stress, muscle soreness, busy mind or difficulty sleeping. This is an all levels class.

Call or email for more information. 332-3569 breathoflifeyukon@gmail.com Mon. Jan. 28 Evening Meditation Group 5:30 PM Whitehorse Wellness Center Call 668-6429 or email edmhayukon@gmail.com to register.

Mon. Jan. 28 Hospice Walking Group 6:30 PM S.S.Klondike An opportunity to share your grief experience, or simply enjoy nature and the companionship of others who are grieving. Call or email for more details. 6677429 info@hospiceyukon.net Mon. Jan. 28 Hips Hams Core 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Find out exactly what and where your core is, learn how to breath into and from it, engage it, work from it To register call or email, drop ins welcome 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Tue. Jan. 29 Rise + Shine 7:00 AM Alpine Bakery To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Tue. Jan. 29 Diabetes Update for Health Care Providers 8:30 AM Whistle Bend Place Everything you have always wanted to know about diabetes--and then some! Register online.

Tue. Jan. 29 Weight Watchers 5:00 PM Yukon College Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration, room A2202. 403-473-0645 blong@weightwatchers.ca

Tue. Jan. 29 Intermediate Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery To register call or email 3934440 wallymaltz@mac.com Tue. Jan. 29 Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631 Tue. Jan. 29 Heated Yoga 7:15 PM Breath of Life Collective 75 minute hatha yoga series creates a healthy foundation in yoga to help stretch, strengthen and tone muscles. Open to all levels, email thebreathoflifestudio@ gmail.com to register. 332-3569 Tue. Jan. 29 Office Pain Workshop 7:30 PM Whitehorse Physiotherapy Learn common causes of workstation pain., admission by donation, call 667-2138 for more info.

Tue. Jan. 29 Foot Pain Workshop 7:30 PM Whitehorse Physiotherapy Discover 3 simple interventions to eliminate pain, admission by donation, call 667-2138 for more info.

Wed. Jan. 30 The Counselling Drop-In Clinic 10:00 AM Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm.

Wed. Jan. 30 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed. Jan. 30 Lunchtime Meditation Group 12:00 PM Whitehorse Wellness Center Call 668-6429 or email edmhayukon@gmail.com to register.

Wed. Jan. 30 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old. Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Wed. Jan. 30 Drop-in Recovery Group Meetings 2:30 PM Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Health & Social Services Just come. We ask that you be alcohol and drug free during the group meeting. Call for more information. 456-3838 Wed. Jan. 30 Beginners with Experience Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga including the principles of internal form, breath, and core, To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Wed. Jan. 30 Beginner Meditation 5:30 PM Mental Health Association Yukon 6 week Beginner Meditation course is appropriate for people with no experience meditating or some experience meditating. To register call 668-6429 or email edmhayukon@gmail.com Wed. Jan. 30 Better Backs, Hips and Hams 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Beginner/ experienced beginner – stretch, standing poses, back healing work. To register call or email. Drop Ins Welcome. 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com

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Community EVENTS ATLIN Wednesdays Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Sundays St. Martins Anglican Church Service 10:00 AM St. Martins Anglican Church Sundays Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 AM Atlin Christian Centre Fri. Jan. 25 Gold Nugget Mixed Bonspiel Atlin Rec Centre Contact Lynn at 250-651-7663 to enter a team or for more information.

Sat. Jan. 26 Winter Bazaar & Flea Market 11:00 AM Atlin Rec Centre To book a table call 250-651-7663, concession will be open.

Sun. Jan. 27 Annie 6:30 PM The Globe Theatre Starring Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney, & Carol Burnett, directed by John Huston

BEAVER CREEK Mondays and Fridays Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Tuesdays and Saturdays Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club

CARCROSS

Until Fri. May. 3 Art Exhibit - A Closer Look Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building An exhibition showcasing five new works by Yukon artists, recently acquired for the Yukon Permanent Art Collection.

Tuesdays and Thursdays Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:30 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door. Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 867-399-3321 Tuesdays and Wednesdays Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wednesdays Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 am Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Wednesdays and Fridays AA Carcross Wed. 6:30 pm, Fri. 1:30 pm, Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Wednesdays Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed. Jan. 23 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca 8214251 Thu. Jan. 24 Executive Council Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Jan. 24 CPNP Lunch 12:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Jan. 24 Sewing Nights 6:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Jan. 24 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Sat. Jan. 26 Traditional Handgames 1:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sun. Jan. 27 Sewing Sessions 12:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. Jan. 28 Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. Jan. 28 AA - Tagish 7:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Jan. 29 Elders Breakfast 10:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Jan. 29 Excellence Group 5:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Jan. 29 Sports Night 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue. Jan. 29 Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251 Wed. Jan. 30 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca 8214251

DAWSON CITY Until Feb 22 Only in Dawson... KIAC Members’ Exhibition KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture We invite you to share what you have been inspired, or perhaps driven, to do …only in Dawson.

Until Jan 25 Only in Dawson... KIAC Members’ Exhibition - Reception 7:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture We invite you to share what you have been inspired, or perhaps driven, to do …only in Dawson.

Friday & Saturday Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Friday & Monday Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. Feb. 22 Only in Dawson... KIAC Members’ Exhibition KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture We invite you to share what you have been inspired, or perhaps driven, to do …only in Dawson.

Fri. Jan. 25 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. Jan. 25 Jesse Smith in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel

Or email them to: events@whatsupyukon.com

Tue. Jan. 29 Faro Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Tue. Jan. 29 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed. Jan. 30 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Wed. Jan. 30 Public Skate 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Email recreation@faroyukon.ca or call 9942575 for more details.

Wed. Jan. 30 Snowshoeing 3:30 PM Faro All skill levels welcome, talk to Kelli at the Rec Centre

Fri. Jan. 25 Only in Dawson... KIAC Members’ Exhibition - Reception 7:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture We invite you to share what you have been inspired, or perhaps driven, to do …only in Dawson.

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Sat. Jan. 26 Roberts & Klein in the Lounge 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel

Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts

Sat. Jan. 26 The Executives in the Lounge 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sat. Jan. 26 Painting 1:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Inspire and be inspired by other artists. Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces.

Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered.

Sun. Jan. 27 Victor Henry Cup Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Kick off the year with the hockey tournament that puts the rest to shame! Great hockey, good food and beer, in the best party town in the North! 867-993-5575 kva@ dawson.net Sun. Jan. 27 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-9935381 Mon. Jan. 28 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Tue. Jan. 29 Youth Hip Hop Workshop W/ Snotty Nose Rez Kids & DJ Kookum 3:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture For ages 12-25.

A hip-hop duo from the Haisla Nation of the Haislakala speaking people.

Tue. Jan. 29 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com 867-993-2520 Wed. Jan. 30 Youth Hip Hop Workshop W/ Snotty Nose Rez Kids & DJ Kookum 3:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture For ages 12-25.

A hip-hop duo from the Haisla Nation of the Haislakala speaking people.

FARO

January 23, 2019

Daily Haines Public Library Open Hours: Mon-Wed 11-8 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/ Sun 1:30-4:30| Thurs/Fri Closed #907766-2545

Monday, Wednesday & Fridays Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Monday, Wednesday & Fridays Homework Help 5:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Monday & Fridays Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tuesday & Thursday Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tuesday & Thursday Fun Science 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wednesdays Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar Wednesdays Rock Band for Teens and Pre-teens 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wednesdays Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. Jan. 25 American Legion Burger Night 6:00 PM American Legion Fri. Jan. 25 Story Time 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@ gmail.com Fri. Jan. 25 Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. Jan. 25 Touch Base -- Pam, Tracey, Laura 11:00 AM Haines Chamber Of Commerce Sun. Jan. 27 Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 PM Haines Presbyterian Church Sun. Jan. 27 Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Mon. Jan. 28 Adults Jujutsu 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts

Tue. Jan. 29 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue. Jan. 29 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall

LORNE MOUNTAIN Sat. Jan. 26 Movie Night - Percy Jackson & the Olympians 5:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Just drop in-free event. Dressing up as a God or Goddess is optional. A blue dinner will be provided.

Mon. Jan. 28 Yoga with Jess Sellers 7:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre For more info call 667-7083 or Email lmca@northwestel.net Tue. Jan. 29 Creative Dance Classes 5:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre For ages 4-7, Drop in - Free

MARSH LAKE Wednesdays Pump Fitness 6:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. Jan. 23 Open Hours 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Thu. Jan. 24 Choir 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Fri. Jan. 25 Friday Night Dinner & Drinks 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. Jan. 26 Bridge club 12:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. Jan. 26 Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 6604999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Tue. Jan. 29 North of 60 Seniors Cafe.

We heat the beverages, you heat the air. 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. Jan. 29 Yoga with Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. Jan. 30 Open Hours 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. Jan. 30 Marsh Lake Community Society Meeting 7:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre All Welcome to attend.

MAYO Fri. Jan. 25 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun. Jan. 27 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Mon. Jan. 28 Minor hockey 5:30 PM Mayo Hockey Arena For ages 6 and up.

Please have ur kids ready to go on the ice at 6 pm sharp. They will need full gear to able to participate on the ice.

Mon. Jan. 28 Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com

Mon. Jan. 28 Yoga Classes 7:00 PM Mayo Curling Arena Bring your own Yoga mat or borrow ours. Classes are free of charge and drop-ins are welcome. 8979962043

Tue. Jan. 29 Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines Senior Center

Tue. Jan. 29 Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 PM Yukon College Mayo Campus

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Thu. Jan. 24 Environment Club 3:45 PM Del Van Gorder School

Wednesdays Seniors - Drop-In and Activities 1:30 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Arts, craft, fitness, pool tournaments, shuffleboard, carpet bowling, and card and board games.

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Thu. Jan. 24 Faro Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre All welcome.

Wednesdays Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School

Thu. Jan. 24 Faro Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Wed. Jan. 23 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 PM St Elias Convention Centre

Tue. Jan. 29 Gym Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center

Wed. Jan. 23 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Wed. Jan. 23 Public Skate 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Email recreation@faroyukon.ca or call 9942575 for more details.

Wed. Jan. 23 Snowshoeing 3:30 PM Faro All skill levels welcome, talk to Kelli at the Rec Centre Thu. Jan. 24 Adult Hockey 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Thu. Jan. 24 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided

Thu. Jan. 24 Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome!

Fri. Jan. 25 Snowshoeing 3:30 PM Faro All skill levels welcome, talk to Kelli at the Rec Centre

Thu. Jan. 24 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments

Fri. Jan. 25 Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 PM Del Van Gorder School

Thu. Jan. 24 Women’s Circle 5:30 PM Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information.

Sat. Jan. 26 Public Skate 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Email recreation@ faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details.

Sat. Jan. 26 Sticks and Pucks 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Call 994-2728 for more information.

Sun. Jan. 27 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Sun. Jan. 27 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Mon. Jan. 28 Adult Hockey 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Tue. Jan. 29 Faro Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre All welcome.

Thu. Jan. 24 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Fri. Jan. 25 Story Hour 10:00 AM Haines Junction Community Library Sat. Jan. 26 Public Skate 12:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Tues/Wed 3:15 - 4:45 pm - Fri 3-6 pm - Sat 12-4 pm and Sun 5-7:30 pm Sat. Jan. 26 Triology, An Intimate Evening of Jazz 7:00 PM St Elias Convention Centre An evening with three of Canada’s most sought after jazz musicians – Jodi Proznick, Bill Coon and Miles Black. Tickets at the door.

Sat. Jan. 26 Jodi Proznick Trio 7:00 PM St Elias Convention Centre

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Grey Matters with Deborah McNevin

Bridge too far I

t began innocently enough.

At a gathering shortly after I stopped working, I overheard a friend mentioning that another friend had said she was going to learn bridge in order to have something to do in the nursing home.

When I got home, I pondered the wisdom of this idea. My only experience with bridge was as a child listening to the horrific arguments of my parents after an evening of alleged play. It seemed to me to be a game full of mystery that would bring out the worst competitive side of a person. Not only that, but you had to play it with a partner!

Anyway, in a blind leap of faith, I signed up for classes offered through the Whitehorse Bridge Club. I did this solo, as I was not about to risk any of the peace we are privileged to enjoy in my marriage.

The innocence continued throughout the odyssey of the lessons. For several months, I attended classes in the basement of Whitehorse Elementary School.

The teacher was thoroughly engaging and my class- mates seemed to be mostly at my level.

The game is indeed complicated. You have to learn how to evaluate your hand, you have to count, and you have to remember the count. You have to count your hand again, depending on what your partner does - and remember that new total, too.

Bidding is like a new language, with strange protocols based on the counting and the

suits in your hand. There are multiple levels and weird conventions, which you should try to remember and apply.

Then the play itself is full of strategy. And counting. And remembering what has been played.

And trying to figure out what remains. And where the key cards might be. And. And. And…. My head often felt like it was exploding, even though it was great exercise for the brain. At least, that’s what I understand. It definitely isn’t much exercise for the rest of the body, other than the part that does the sitting and the hands that do the shuffling, dealing, and playing the cards.

Overall, I had a great time learning this new game - I also

met new people and I made at least one new good friend.

After graduation, I started attending the Tuesday night “backroom sessions” at the Golden Age Society. The serious duplicate bridge club games were too far advanced for me, and I liked the camaraderie and informality of the small group of beginners that would meet at the same time and end an hour earlier.

It was so much fun, in fact, that a number of us decided to set up Friday afternoon sessions.

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in the Yukon Government Main Administration Building (MAB) cafeteria. We have maintained our informality and fun throughout, and treat the sessions as learning opportunities. We engage in heated discussions about what could have been done differently, but with respect and cordiality - unless we are arguing with ourselves. For example, I have had to call myself an idiot many times - and myself will always like to argue with that kind of statement.

So that is Friday afternoon.

And Tuesday night.

Then a friend and I decided to sign up as spares for the contract bridge sessions that now take over the MAB cafeteria on Wednesday afternoons.

A close friend set up a bridge session on Sundays, with just a few friends and lots of time to play and talk.

That meant Friday afternoons, Tuesday nights, Wednesday afternoons and Sunday afternoons were booked, plus the occasional fun learning weekend tournament. I even ventured into the “big persons” room to try my hand at the

aforementioned duplicate bridge.

It is really humbling to realize how much more there is to learn and to apply.

It took me a while, but eventually I realized I had reached the point of a “bridge too far”. I was playing more days of the week than not! As much as I enjoyed it, I needed to make room for other things— like time with my husband, who was rapidly becoming a bridge widower.

So for now, I have settled on Friday afternoons, and serving as a spare when I can. As with any other language, I will not get very good this way, but I like leaving my competitive side dormant - or reserved for my hockey pool.

And at the very least I can now play bridge at the nursing home, should/when the need arise.

Deborah McNevin is a relatively long-time Yukoner and a relatively new senior, part of the writers’ collective for this column.

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Violence 101

PART THREE OF FIVE

The escalation of violence

RESOURCES IN THE YUKON

by Serge Harvey-Gauthier

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n the last two articles of this series, I described the four phases of the Cycle of Violence (accumulation, explosion, honeymoon, justification). The definition of violence highlights the central role of control over the victim(s). Violent behaviour has easily identifiable characteristics: the aggressor ignores the destructive impact and negative emotions felt by the victim(s).

Eventually, violent episodes become endless, increasingly frequent and intense, eventually causing the honeymoon phase to disappear. It is essential that victims of violence protect themselves by asking for help from a local support resource (list enclosed).

As we have already seen, who the victim is and where the violence develops determines whether it is affective, organizational/ professional or social violence.

This article discusses the four forms of violence and the Yukon’s support resources. This column will describe the five principles of violence; but for now, let us return to its four forms: 1.

Psychological violence Psychological violence is the most widespread and painful form of aggression (Yllö & Bograd, 1988), however it is difficult to detect by someone unfamiliar with its definition or its stated premises. The primary elements of psychological violence are control, blame, sulking, denigration and humiliation, harassment, intimidation, manipulation, threats and blackmail, negation, intentional deprivation, simulated indifference, and repeated over/ unaccountability that seeks to cause emotional damage (Ouellet, Lindsay, Clément and Beaudoin, 1996).

Importantly, this research has established that so-called verbal violence is not a component or sign of psychological violence,

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PHYSICAL AGGRESSION IS MERELY THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG “but a means by which one threatens, denigrates, or manipulates, that is to say the means by which psychological violence is likely to appear” (p. 137) [translated].

Clinical experience also shows us that radio, television and the computer are other means, like verbal dialogue, by which an aggressor can commit violent acts.

2. Physical violence A second form, always connected to psychological violence, is also the most visible—this is physical violence, which is a simple act of aggression (phase two of the Cycle of Violence). The violent person channels their aggression towards the body of the victim, whether with or without objects, in a direct or indirect way. This hostility could include undesirable touching, pushing, pulling objects or hair, slapping or biting—escalating to extremes such as an acid attack to the victim’s face. While imposing, physical aggression is merely the tip of the iceberg, which is chiefly composed of psychological violence.

3. Sexual violence Sexual violence occurs when

undesired and sexually charged words, actions, or gestures, repeated or not, undermine the dignity or the physical or psychological integrity of a person. This form of aggression is still very hidden, firstly due to the double taboo of “violence/sexuality” and secondly due to its intimate attack of the victim—especially when it occurs in a workplace.

4. Financial violence Financial violence is “action taken with the goal of harming the victim … to create a situation with financial consequences (Damant, Dompierre and Jauvin, 1997, p. 18) [translated]. This form of aggression is not especially visible since it takes place in a clearly established power dynamic between the aggressor and their victim, such as: • A married couple • Between immediate or extended family members • Supervisor or manager/employee/or between work colleagues, workers sharing a career, workers in the same trade • Organized crime/a predetermined territory

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• Dictator/the people • Weapon producers/a country Since the start of this series of articles, the four phases of the Cycle of Violence have been a common recurrence, much like the concepts of control and the characteristics of violent behaviour. Readers are now familiar with the resources available in the Yukon, much like the categories of this social whirlpool. There are four forms of violence: psychological, physical, sexual and financial.

In my next article, I will discuss the five principles that “build” violence as decried. This knowledge will allow you to be a lifelong witness, from near or from afar, to all sorts of violent phenomena, whether at home, at school, at work, while driving your car, in the media or around us in society.

Serge Harvey-Gauthier is a social worker and passionate about helping people.

To contact him email editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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