Jill Wiechert began singing with Chinook Winds Show Chorus in September 2022. Jill had piano lessons as a child and learned flute in high school. Her husband encouraged her to join a choir because he noticed her picking up bass lines and harmonies in the songs on the radio.
Jill...
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Carol Poole Spirit of 26 Nominee
Cynthia Strem - Chinook Winds Chorus
Cynthia’s Sweet Adeline life commenced with her arrival at Chinook Winds Chorus in 2004. For many who come to Sweet Adelines, it can take a while for...
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Marie Hutchinson – Biography for Carol Poole Spirit of 26
Marie grew up singing in school and community choirs, including a Chamber Choir and a touring chorus in high school. It wasn’t surprising, given her background: a grandmother...
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Carol Poole Spirit of 26 Nomination 2023 - Lori Slack
Chinook Winds Chorus is elated to present Lori Slack as our Carol Poole Spirit of 26 nominee.
Lori’s musical journey began many years ago. She completed Grade 9 piano, played in two bands and sang in 3 choirs during high school...
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We are Very Proud that the nomination of Karen Saxby was made and Unanimously Accepted by the membership of CWSC. She is a "what would we do without her and hope we never have to fine out" person. Congratulations Karen from us all!!!
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You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself.
Alan Alda
5 ½ years ago we were fortunate to meet Wendy, who seemed enthralled with our Music and...
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A life lived with integrity - even if it lacks the trappings of fame and fortune is a shining star in whose light others may follow in the years to come! Denis Waitley
Gerry is this year's winner of the Spirit of 26 Award, she is a bright...
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The most successful people in absolutely any walk of life know that the secret to their good fortune comes only through dedication, perseverance and diligence....
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."
--Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Philosopher
Kim is this year's winner of the Spirit of 26 Award, she is enthusiastic and has achieved so much since she came to Chinook Winds Show Chorus and to Region...
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Congratulations to the following CWSC members on receiving their Sweet Adelines longevity awards at the Region 26 Contest in Surrey, BC on April 28, 2017: Cathy Martin (45 years), Susan McLean and Dorothy McGillawee (40 years), and Madeleine Ingram and MaryLou Kerr (25 years).
CWSC is proud to announce that Phyllis Davis has been chosen as our representative for the Region 26 Spirit of 26 celebration event at the annual contest in Surrey, BC on April 27, 2017. Phyllis is a relative newcomer to Sweet Adelines, having just received her 5 year certificate April of 2016...
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