Here are the videos and discussion questions for this hangout:
https://buddytree.org/topic/the-art-of-conversation

Please remember to watch at least a few videos before you arrive since we’ll be discussing them when we begin.

Once the hangout begins, everyone will introduce each other and then take turns asking the provided questions in order to keep the discussion on topic.

Hangouts typically last 90 minutes, and once the hangout is over you will have the opportunity to add people to your buddytree to organize private hangouts and develop friendships.

As always, these hangouts provide the opportunity for a thoughtful, respectful and engaging discussion in a safe space where disrespectful behaviour is not tolerated.

The Art of Conversation

You’re invited! Zach Kleisinger will be performing at my art studio on Saturday, February 4th during First Saturday. 

Join us for a 30 minute show at 2pm (doors 1:45pm). This group will meet at the FIRST show. 

Come early or stay after to view open artists' studios and chat with artists!

Eastside Atelier
10B - 1310 William Street
Vancouver, BC 

Pay what you can /  Suggested $20

"Based in Vancouver, Canada, Zach Kleisinger writes lyrically-driven songs in the contemporary, darkened-folk, singer-songwriter style. His words often feel like a bathroom mirror, while his compositions tend to conjure an emotion akin to the heartbreakers on Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks. The strength of Kleisinger’s songwriting has a simple yet poetic intimacy that illustrates profound messages by magnifying the little things."

Visit https://www.probynart.com/joanne-probyn-art-presents-zach-kleisinger/ to learn more.

Seating is about 25+ people. Please RSVP. However, be aware event seating is first come first serve. Come early to ensure your spot! :) 

Hope to see you there! 

Open Art Studios and Zach Kleisinger Salon Concert 🎨🎶 First Group

Open Art Studios and Salon Concert Featuring Zach Kleisinger

This is a second group for the second event. You’re invited! Zach Kleisinger will be performing at my art studio on Saturday, February 4th during First Saturday. 

Join us for a 30 minute show at 3pm (doors 2:45pm). 

While there is an earlier show at 2pm, this group will be coordinated around the latter show. 
Come early or stay after to view open artists' studios and chat with artists!

Eastside Atelier
10B - 1310 William Street
Vancouver, BC 

Pay what you can /  Suggested $20

"Based in Vancouver, Canada, Zach Kleisinger writes lyrically-driven songs in the contemporary, darkened-folk, singer-songwriter style. His words often feel like a bathroom mirror, while his compositions tend to conjure an emotion akin to the heartbreakers on Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks. The strength of Kleisinger’s songwriting has a simple yet poetic intimacy that illustrates profound messages by magnifying the little things."

Visit https://www.probynart.com/joanne-probyn-art-presents-zach-kleisinger/ to learn more.

Seating is about 25+ people. Please RSVP. However, be aware seating is first come first serve. Come early to ensure your spot! :) 

Hope to see you there! 

Open Art Studios and Zach Kleisinger Salon Concert 🎨🎶 Second Group

Frames of Mind is a monthly film event at the Cinematheque utilizing film and a period of post-film dialogue to promote professional and community education on mental health.

You are welcome to join me in attending this Frames of Mind event at the Cinematheque in Vancouver (Wednesday February 8). The film begins at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. The box office opens at 6:30pm.

Following the movie we can adjourn to the Honey Brew Strudel Bar (about half a block away…corner of Davie and Howe) and continue to enjoy one another’s company.

Hope to see you there!

Frames of Mind
Paper Tiger
USA2020
Paul Kowalski
94 DCP
Screening Dates
February 8 (Wednesday) 7:00
Vancouver Premiere

“A unique depiction of the immigrant experience, American school gun violence and mental health. More than that, it strives to explore the complexities of a mother’s love.”
Naomi Brady, Austin Chronicle

Lily (Lydia Look) is a recently widowed Chinese immigrant overwhelmed with running the family business on her own and struggling with her new role as a single mother. 

Her 18-year-old son Edward (Alan Trong) is being relentlessly bullied at school and isn’t fitting in anywhere. His grades plummet and he starts spending all his spare time alone in his room playing violent video games. 

When Edward starts having hallucinations of his dead father and is diagnosed with a mental illness, Lily views it as a shameful secret to be hidden from everyone. And when he confides in his Aunt Mei, she tells him to trust in traditional Chinese medicine and throw away his pills. 

Without telling his mom, Edward stops taking his medication and begins to believe that one of the characters in his video game has come to life and is encouraging him to shoot up the school, taking vengeance on all those who wronged him. 

Inspired by a devastating true story. 

Audience Award, Best Narrative Feature
2020 Austin Film Festival

“I found myself thinking about Paper Tiger long after it ended. It’s not an easy movie at all—it’s full of conflicted, complex characters, and it has a finale that includes an endlessly debatable action. Despite the heaviness, it’s a very compelling effort, with stellar performances from Lydia Look and Alan Trong. Recommended!”
~ John Laird, Side One Track One


Post-screening discussion with Dr. Paige Zhang, an emergency and consultation-liaison psychiatrist at Vancouver General Hospital.

Moderated by Dr. Harry Karlinsky, Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia. 

Cosponsored by the Community Mental Wellness Association of Canada.

Vancouver premiere of the film “Paper Tiger” as part of the Frames of Mind series at the Cinematheque. 

Hey gang,

Please join me for an after-dinner potluck to allow our Buddytree members in Vancouver to get to know each other! :)

As usual, feel free to bring an appetizer, drink and/or dessert.

This will also be a combined event for people in our Meetup groups:
Meaningful Discussions 
The Friendly Vancouver Project

I will also facilitate a group discussion for us to share our challenges and strategies when it comes to developing friendships and a chosen family in Vancouver. Anonymous questions will also be welcome if you're a bit shy (I'll have pieces of paper for people to write their questions on).

There's a $5 entrance fee to cover the cost of the room. Please remember to bring exact change - thanks.

Lastly, I welcome you to check out this proof of concept video for the Friendship Bootcamp TV series which I'm involved with:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyP_YCzEZ7Y


Glen Brauer

Founder of:
The Friendly Vancouver Project
The Meaningful Discussions Project
Friendship Bootcamp
Buddytree

After-dinner Potluck (Socializing & Discussion)

Here are the videos and discussion questions for this hangout:
https://buddytree.org/topic/Modern-Day-Role-Models

Please remember to watch at least a few videos before you arrive since we’ll be discussing them when we begin.

Once the hangout begins, everyone will introduce each other and then take turns asking the provided questions in order to keep the discussion on topic.

Hangouts typically last 90 minutes, and once the hangout is over you will have the opportunity to add people to your buddytree to organize private hangouts and develop friendships.

As always, these hangouts provide the opportunity for a thoughtful, respectful and engaging discussion in a safe space where disrespectful behaviour is not tolerated.

Modern Day Role Models

Here are the videos and discussion questions for this hangout:
https://buddytree.org/topic/self-awareness

Please remember to watch at least a few videos before you arrive since we’ll be discussing them when we begin.

Once the hangout begins, everyone will introduce each other and then take turns asking the provided questions in order to keep the discussion on topic.

Hangouts typically last 90 minutes, and once the hangout is over you will have the opportunity to add people to your buddytree to organize private hangouts and develop friendships.

As always, these hangouts provide the opportunity for a thoughtful, respectful and engaging discussion in a safe space where disrespectful behaviour is not tolerated.

Self-awareness

The last performance in December was a big hit with 6 of us. This time I am open to 11 (including myself)  in our group. Any and all are welcome but with a limit of 11 we should be able to sit together.

Let's meet there outside at 7:15 so we can get seats together and get to know each other before the event starts at 8pm. It finishes at 10:30PM 
Photo is of actual orchestra and venue. If you have never heard of the West Coast Orchestra they are like the 'farm team' to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. The musicianship is outstanding, the venue and acoustics are beautiful.
Tickets are by donation and the recommended amount is $20-30 but 'pay what you can' is fine too.
Highly suggest you buy in advance as it usually sells out.

As some of you know a close long time friend of mines wife, Louise, is the 1st Violin. She's happy to come over during intermission or after the concert to have a chat. She made a Spotify playlist of the concert series as well that I've shared. It sounds great!

Below is a link to West Coasts website, Eventbrite for Tix (and the itinerary for the evening)  and the Spotify playlist of their itinerary.

Tix & Itinerary:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/west-coast-symphony-orchestra-concert-tickets-483328397247

West Coast Symphony Website:
http://westcoastsymphony.ca/

Spotify Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/10VN5NAbkH3x57DLTtw4DZ?si=dipwEgArQhe0G6awPGUBvA&amp;amp;amp;amp;utm_source=copy-link


West Coast Symphony Orchestra- 
French Fantastique!

West Coast Symphony Orchestra 
French Fantastique!

I often get the question "When will the next in-person event take place?" Join us on Wed March 8th for a dinner and discussion where the topic will be "Modern Role Models."

If we don't get the maximum number of participants by March 1st, we will be changing this event to an online event. Hoping that it will be full and looking forward to seeing both familiar and new faces :)

Please take the time to view some of the videos in the link below.

https://www.buddytree.org/topic/Modern-Day-Role-Models

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