Dear Friends,
With the rich colours of fall comes rich sound experiences being offered this month. Join us for some wonderful sound colours:

* Nuit Blanche East Indian Fundraiser, @ Luc Sculpture, October 1st
* Margrit Made It! Art Show Opening, October 2nd
* Voice3 at SHCN, October 5th
* Sonica: October 5th * Harvestfest, October 7th to 10th, 2011
* Divine Light Within Interview with Bonnie Ross; an On-Line Interview, October 13th
*An Evening of Meditation, Sound & Insight with Susan Fox, October 13th
* Journey of the Voice through the Chakras; a Voice3 Module 2, Starts Oct 19th!
* Breathwork & Soundwork Workshop, October 23rd
* A Journey with Sound: An FFC Indian Fundraiser at TAC, October 28th
* Voice-Play Introductory Workshop, at Yuri’s Village Heath, Food & Creativity Weekend, October 29th
* Archetypes of the Feminine in Mid-Life & Beyond – and interactive workshop, Sunday, Oct 30th

Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Sending good vibrations your way,
am
Ann-Marie Boudreau
Website & Music: www.annmarieboudreau.com
Music: www.myspace.com/annmarieboudreau

Nuit Blanche in the East at LucSculpture
A Musical Soiree and FFC Indian Fundraiser!
Saturday, October 1st
Join Ann-Marie Boudreau, Linda Stitt, Michael Franklin, Abdul and Abdul on Tablas for Nuit Blanche activities at Luc Sculpture! Enjoy a host of amazing talent during this wonderful evening of music, poetry and interactive sound experiences! Any donations help raise funds for Families for Children in Podanur, India
Time: 7:00pm throughout the whole night! Where: Luc Sculpture, 663 Greenwood, Toronto: www.lucsculpture.com What is Families for Children (FFC): Families for Children is a private, non-profit agency operating homes that care for hundreds of destitute children and women in India and Bangladesh. It was started over 30 year ago by Sandra Simpson, of Montreal, Canada and is run by volunteers so that all funds can go directly to the children!
In January 2012 I will be travelling to India to volunteer at one of the homes for disabled children. Please come out and support this good cause – even donations as little as $20 can make a difference! Tax receipts will be issued. Every dollar contributes directly to helping the children being taken care of by Families for Children. For more information on FFC: www.familiesforchildren.ca/india

Margrit Made It!
A Show of Acrylic-Mixed Media Paintings
Sunday, October 2nd Opening Reception –
Meet the Artist! Live Sound Design by Ann-Marie Boudreau & Friends. Time: 2pm to 5pm – Show continues until December 24th Where: Wise Daughters Gallery, 3079B Dundas Street West, (facing Quebec Ave just south of Dundas) www.wisedaughters.com

An SHCN Evening Presentation
Healing Vibrations of Soundwork for Self-Care:
Breathing and Sounding into a Place of Softness
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
A presentation at the Spirituality in Health Care Network With Voice3: Ann-Marie Boudreau, Hazel Walker & Lisa Hartt
Those who hold deep space for others moving through trauma and illness often do not take the time to care for themselves. Following an orientation of breath, voice and world instruments, Voice3 will introduce the various aspects of soundwork and how it impacts on the human psyche, soul, spirit and body. Attendees will have an opportunity to experiment with some of the simple, hand-held instruments offered as well as giving and receiving sound for the nurturing and care of self and others. This interactive and engaging evening will be an opportunity to drink in a rich sound experience and consider how to incorporate sound for self -grounding and renewal.
Voice3 is an improvisational trio whose mission is to perform, educate and offer up healing vocal remedies while blending the art of ritual, sound medicine and play. Ann-Marie Boudreau (www.annmarieboudreau.com), Hazel Walker (www.SoundSpirit.ca), Lisa Hartt-Spillane (www.harttsong.vpweb.ca)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Suggested Offering $10.00 Where: Friends House 60 Lowther Avenue Toronto (2 blocks north from the Bedford exit of the St George Subway Stn.) Hosted by: Spirituality in Health Care Network (SHCN), www.spiritualityinhealthcare.net

Sonica: Music As Medicine
Wednesday, October 5th
A circle where singing and sounding serve the soul. Sonica incorporates intentional soundscapes to promote well-being. All levels of musical ability are welcome. Where: 219 St. Clair West 7:30 p.m. sharp. $20 Contact: garyd@garydiggins.com

Harvestfest!
Friday to Sunday, October 7th to 10th, 2011
Come celebrate the Fall Harvest this October at Harvestfest, a wonderful festival in the woodland setting of Manfield Outdoor Centre including a variety of workshops, campfire drumming, the Corn King Ritual and much more! For more information see:  www.wiccanfest.com/harvestfest
Ann-Marie Boudreau and Michael Franklin will be facilitating two workshops throughout the weekend:
Harvest Dreaming: How often do we focus on harvesting our own dreams? In this guided meditative and live-surround-sound experience you will be encouraged to step more deeply into examining your own personal ‘harvest’.
Sounding the Four Elements: Using voice and small user-friendly instruments, learn how to use sound to create the four elements. Come prepared to explore your voice and learn new ways to co-create group sound experiences. Participants will also have a chance to ‘receive’ soundings during this workshop.
Facilitators/Bios: Ann-Marie Boudreau & Michael Franklin have been creating live-surround sound experiences together over the past few years. Adept in the use of many world instruments, they create journeys with sound which carry their listeners to places of deep inner exploration.
Pre-registration can be done via PayPal or by mail in form. Our registration page details all of the packages we offer along with their associated costs. It is suggested that you confirm the availability of indoor space by phoning (705) 454-3077 OR Email: greymoonlake@yahoo.ca. Harvestfest is held on the grounds of the Mansfield Outdoor Center located about 1 hour north or Toronto and west of Barrie.

Voice3 Vocal Program
New Series Starts Wednesday, October 19th
With Facilitators: Ann-Marie Boudreau, Hazel Walker, Lisa Hartt-Spillane
This exciting vocal course consists of 5 stand-alone modules offered over 20 weeks. All classes are introductory. Wednesday nights from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30p.m. Full program runs from September 14/11 to May 2012.

Next Module: # 2 “Colours of Voice through Chakras”
Four Wednesdays: Oct.19, 26, Nov. 9, 16
Access the restorative aspects of the voice through this unique and intimate study of the energy of the chakras. The goal of this exploration is to deepen the vocalist’s inner connections and open them to a wider range of emotional vocal expressions. To register: amboudreau@yahoo.ca

Interview on Internet Radio Program: Divine Light Within!
Thursday Morning, October 13th
Join Bonnie Ross on Divine Light Within Radio as she speaks with Soundwork Practitioner Ann-Marie Boudreau on her work with sound at the Transformational Arts College. Visit: www.blogtalkradio.com/bonnieross to link up to the programs. When: 11:00am Thursday. In case you miss the live interview, the show will be archived so you can still hear the shows afterwards.

An Evening of Meditation, Sound & Insight!
Thursday Evening, October 13th
Join Ann-Marie Boudreau and Susan Fox for an evening of relaxation, meditation, sound and insight! Ann-Marie and Susan work together to help support groups and individuals in dealing with the challenges of life more effectively. Relax to gently guided meditative soundscapes and dive more deeply into yourself opening to personal insights, new perspectives and growth. Each individual will also receive a personal numerology and intuitive reading from Susan. When: 7:00pm to 9:30pm, Where: 526 Runnymede Road, Toronto, Cost: $30.00. Must RSVP! Your facilitators: Ann-Marie Boudreau AND Susan Fox - a successful business entrepreneur & spiritualist. Using various mediums (Numerology & Intuitive Readings), she helps identify our path or destiny. Susan also teaches simple meditations that bring instant grounding throughout our day to deal with challenges of life more effectively. Susan is entertaining & engaging. Check out her website: www.creativelinks.info

Breath & Sound Workshop – Release and Restore!
Sunday, October 23rd
This one day workshop uses breath and sound to create a bridge between the conscious and unconscious minds accessing and connecting body, mind, spirit and emotions. This body oriented workshop will help to heal, release negative energy and stress, return you to balance and allow you to come home to yourself. The session is complemented by a live, evocative soundscape that supports and deepens the experience. A variety of acoustic instruments and vocals are used to help reflect and impel the breather’s experience. Together, breath and live sound offer a uniquely rich inner journey.
Where: Transformational Arts College, 3rd floor, 3300 Yonge Street, Toronto. Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Cost: $75.00 For more details and to Register contact: amboudreau@yahoo.ca
With Ann-Marie Boudreau and Jennifer Brown. Jennifer Brown is a spiritual director with training in inter-spiritual mentoring form The Claritas Institute in Boulder, Colorado. Through her company Conscious Journeys she leads women on inner and outer journeys to India focused on community service, cultural immersion and adventure. She is a masters level breath therapist certified from Integration Concepts. She enjoys working with both groups and individuals.

A Journey with Sound: An FFC Indian Fundraiser @ TAC!
Friday, October 28th
Join Ann-Marie Boudreau and a host of amazing talent for a wonderful evening of music, poetry and interactive sound experiences to help raise funds for Families for Children in Podanur, India!
The Music: Enjoy the sounds of exotic world instruments – Sitar, Swar Sangham, Tablas, Wooden flutes and drums.
The Players: Ann-Marie Boudreau, Michael Franklin, Kathleen Gillis, Debbie Ingham, Abdul, Lucie Brisson and a special appearance by poet Linda Stitt. Where: Transformational Arts College, 3300 Yonge Street, Toronto,
Time: 7:00pm Cost: $20 or PWYC Families for Children is a private, non-profit agency operating homes that care for hundreds of destitute children and women in India and Bangladesh. It was started over 30 year ago by Sandra Simpson, of Montreal, Canada and is run by volunteers so that all funds can go directly to the children!
In January 2012 I will be travelling to India with a group of women to work at one of the homes for disabled children. Please come out and support this good cause – even donations as little as $20 can make a difference! Tax receipts will be issued. Every dollar contributes directly to helping the children being taken care of by Families for Children. For more information on FFC:  www.familiesforchildren.ca/india

Health, Food & Creativity Weekend!
Saturday & Sunday, October 29th & 30th
Yuri’s Village and LucSculpture welcome you for food testing, artwork, workshops and health talks throughout the weekend. Ann-Marie Boudreau will be facilitating a Vocal Playshop from 10:00am to 11:00am on Saturday, October 29th Hours of Weekend workshops: 10am to 7pm
Where: Lucsculpture School & Studios, 663 Greenwood Avenue (Second building north of the Danforth) For more details call: 416-461-7936 or visit: www.lucsculpture.blogspot.com

Archetypes of the Feminine in Mid-Life and Beyond:
An exploration through music, movement and voice
Sunday, October 30th
Juno, Kali, Mother, Crone, Saraswati, Queen … these larger-than-life figures represent universal themes and aspects of being a woman. Their gifts can help us step into leadership with confidence, strike out exuberantly into new territory and find new depths of inner strength. Their guidance can inspire and challenge us as we move through the changes of mid-life and aging. This workshop offers a supportive, playful opportunity to explore and deepen your connection with the female archetypes that are most powerful for mature women. You will have the chance to experience a variety of facilitators and approaches, including lecture and discussion, dance, movement, and soundwork.
*Woman with a Thousand Faces –Introduction to the Archetypal Feminine Lecture and discussion with Caroline Mardon, BA (Hon) (Eng), Director of the Living Institute. Finding your Inner Goddess
*Seven Waves - holistic, bellydance-infused movement with Roula Said.
*Sounding the Depths - Exploring and expressing archetypes through voice and sound, with Voice 3: Ann-Marie Boudreau, Hazel Walker & Lisa Hartt
*EmbodyingYour Archetypes - Creative movement, with Suzanne Santo
Time: 10 am to 5 pm Where: The Inner Garden, 401 Richmond St. W., Ste. #384 Toronto, ON Cost: $185 includes lunch, Save $10.00 on early-bird registration by October 15th! For more information or to register please email Suzanne.Santo@rogers.com

NOVEMBER SOUND SNEAK PEEKS:
* November 2nd Sonica: Music as Medicine www.garydiggins.com
* Sunday, November 20th:  Breath & Sound Workshop - Release & Rejuvenate
* Wednesday, November 23rd:  Voice3 Voice Program - Module #3: Soul Song & Song Making with Lisa Hartt! www.harttsong.vpweb.ca
* Saturday, November 26th: A Musical Journey to Support Familes For Children - An FFC Fundraiser Musical Extravaganza at The Trane Jazz Studio! With Guest Performances by: Voice3: Ann-Marie Boudreau, Hazel Walker & Lisa Hartt, Gary Diggins & Prosad with Sunny Sodhi, Poet: Linda Stitt AND… Francesco Jaya, Abdul, Ivana Popovic, Terri Segal, Michael Franklin, Kathleen Gillis, Chris Hall, Debbie Ingham, Greg Dean & Lucie Brisson!
* Friday, December 2nd:  Stepping Into India: A Sound Journey Experience at Vivace Studios!