BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20140228T170200Z DTEND:20260615T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260603T164500Z DTSTART:20260615T153000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140228T170200Z LOCATION:5 Inspiration Way, Brampton, ON - L6R 0L7 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Community Song Circle (In-person) - Wellspring - Brampton TRANSP:OPAQUE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MS-OLK-AUTOFILLLOCATION:FALSE X-MS-OLK-CONFTYPE:0 DESCRIPTION:Program Leader: Vidhi Acharya\n\nCommunity singing is a welcoming space where all voices brand new to singing, experienced and everyone in-between gather to sing together with no audition, no music reading, no pressure, no performance.\n\nYou are welcome to sing strongly, sing softly, hum, or simply listen and rest in the sound around you. Together, we explore how breath and song can help us feel a little more grounded, connected, and not so alone. Because when voices come together, something shifts.\n\nYOUR VOICE BELONGS!\nWho is this for?\n\n - For the ones who sing in the shower\n - The shy ones who want to sing\n - The ones who love to sing\n - Anyone with the ability to make sound\n - For all ages, all background, all gender identity\n - All are welcome, especially "non-singers!"\n - Your voice matters, not because it's perfect, but because it's real and it's yours. \n\n\nWhat will you experience?\n\n - Simple, easy-to-learn songs taught by ear, step by step.\n - Call-and-response style, so there is nothing to read or get "right."\n - A gentle, judgment-free space where you can arrive exactly as you are.\n - A sense of community and belonging through shared sound and silence.\n - A creative way to relieve stress, support your nervous system, and increase moments of joy.\n\n\nYOU ALREADY HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SING!\n \nQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS\n1.      I ve never sung in a group before, is it okay?\nYes, absolutely! Our songs are learned by ear, following the oral tradition of call-and-response. Simply put, you just repeat after me. No prior singing experience is needed.\n2.      What kind of songs will we sing?\nWe choose songs that are nourishing and provide support on life's journey. These are simple, "don't make me think" songs that help us move from our heads into our bodies. They're simple, accessible, and designed to help us connect with ourselves and each other.\n3.      How should I prepare for the sessions?\nNo preparation needed. Come exactly as you are  whether you're tired, energized, stressed, or anywhere in between. There's no "right" way to show up.\n4.      I'm shy or have anxiety about singing with others. Is this for me?\nYes. This is a completely judgment-free space. You can hum, listen, or simply be present. Many people discover their voice here after years of silence. You're held, not pushed.\n5.      Can men/non-binary folks/older adults come?\nAbsolutely. All humans, regardless of age, background, or gender identity, are welcome. This is for everyone seeking community through song.\n6.      Is this a religious or spiritual practice?\nWe sing secular community songs about connection and wellbeing. Sometimes songs use poetic words like Community singing is a welcoming space where all voices brand new to singing, experienced and everyone in-between gather to sing together with no audition, no music reading, no pressure, no performance.\nYou are welcome to sing strongly, sing softly, hum, or simply listen and rest in the sound around you. Together, we explore how breath and song can help us feel a little more grounded, connected, and not so alone. Because when voices come together, something shifts.\n\n\nFOR: Living with cancer    /   Caregivers   /   Supporters   /   Family X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<b>Program Leader:&nbsp;</b>Vidhi Acharya<b><br></b><br>Community singing is a welcoming space where all voices brand new to singing, experienced and everyone in-between gather to sing together with no audition, no music reading, no pressure, no performance.<br><br>You are welcome to sing strongly, sing softly, hum, or simply listen and rest in the sound around you. Together, we explore how breath and song can help us feel a little more grounded, connected, and not so alone. Because when voices come together, something shifts.<br><br><b>YOUR VOICE BELONGS!<br>Who is this for?</b><ul><li>For the ones who sing in the shower</li><li>The shy ones who want to sing</li><li>The ones who love to sing</li><li>Anyone with the ability to make sound</li><li>For all ages, all background, all gender identity</li><li>All are welcome, especially "non-singers!"</li><li>Your voice matters, not because it's perfect, but because it's real and it's yours.&nbsp;</li></ul><br><b>What will you experience?</b><ul><li>Simple, easy-to-learn songs taught by ear, step by step.</li><li>Call-and-response style, so there is nothing to read or get "right."</li><li>A gentle, judgment-free space where you can arrive exactly as you are.</li><li>A sense of community and belonging through shared sound and silence.</li><li>A creative way to relieve stress, support your nervous system, and increase moments of joy.</li></ul><b><br>YOU ALREADY HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SING!</b><br>&nbsp;<br><b>QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS</b><br>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I ve never sung in a group before, is it okay?<br>Yes, absolutely! Our songs are learned by ear, following the oral tradition of call-and-response. Simply put, you just repeat after me. No prior singing experience is needed.<br>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What kind of songs will we sing?<br>We choose songs that are nourishing and provide support on life's journey. These are simple, "don't make me think" songs that help us move from our heads into our bodies. They're simple, accessible, and designed to help us connect with ourselves and each other.<br>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How should I prepare for the sessions?<br>No preparation needed. Come exactly as you are  whether you're tired, energized, stressed, or anywhere in between. There's no "right" way to show up.<br>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm shy or have anxiety about singing with others. Is this for me?<br>Yes. This is a completely judgment-free space. You can hum, listen, or simply be present. Many people discover their voice here after years of silence. You're held, not pushed.<br>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Can men/non-binary folks/older adults come?<br>Absolutely. All humans, regardless of age, background, or gender identity, are welcome. This is for everyone seeking community through song.<br>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Is this a religious or spiritual practice?<br>We sing secular community songs about connection and wellbeing. Sometimes songs use poetic words like Community singing is a welcoming space where all voices brand new to singing, experienced and everyone in-between gather to sing together with no audition, no music reading, no pressure, no performance.<div><br>You are welcome to sing strongly, sing softly, hum, or simply listen and rest in the sound around you. Together, we explore how breath and song can help us feel a little more grounded, connected, and not so alone. Because when voices come together, something shifts.<br><br><div><br></div><div><b>FOR:&nbsp;Living with cancer&nbsp; &nbsp; /&nbsp; &nbsp;Caregivers&nbsp; &nbsp;/&nbsp; &nbsp;Supporters&nbsp; &nbsp;/&nbsp; &nbsp;Family</b></div></div> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR