Monday, July 22, 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Members: $40+tax; Guests $45+tax
Themed in red and gold the Double Happiness Chinese Buffet Lunch will be held on July 22nd at 12:00 to 2:30 pm with entertainment TBA.

We are excited to announce the performers for the Double Happiness Luncheon.  Rivers Raven  will sing some musical selections with her own accompaniment on piano.  Do not miss the Mother/Daughter Team of Dr. Ai Mizuta and Michiyo Yu, a unique duo with a special debut performance.  We shall also hear from the prize winning team of Corner Duo of Michiyo Yu and Hyden Lo, first prize winners at the recently held BC Provincial Festival.

Rivers Raven is a talented local Vancity teenage singer-song writer with a range of pop songs and ballads with piano, vocals and ukulele.  Playing and singing since the age of 5, Rivers is part of the 2024 busking team at Granville Island, and has also performed around Vancouver at Trees Coffee House and Aperture Coffee House.  Her earthy, ethereal voice paired with her luminous acoustic presence creates a haunting and mesmerizing experience for all.  You can find her @riversravenmusic on Instagram and YouTube. Rivers will be heading to Tupper Secondary in the fall.

Dr. Ai Mizuta, a researcher and Operations Manager for Hikma Strategies, is first and foremost, a music educator. She will demonstrate with daughter violinist Michiyo how to develop musical talent with dedication, hard work and the love of music.

Michiyo Yu, born in September 2011, began her musical journey with the violin when she was 4 years old. Since then, she has won numerous awards and top prizes, and appeared as a soloist with the orchestras. In 2023, Michi won 1st Prize at the National Finals of the Canadian Music Competition. Michi is currently a member of VAM Symphony Orchestra, and will join the Byng Arts Strings Program in September.

Hyden Lo, born in October 2009, picked up the violin when he was 5 years old. Hyden has won top prizes and awards in numerous competitions including Vancouver Kiwanis Festival and VAYA International Festival. He is currently a member of VAM Symphony Orchestra and a rising 10th grader at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School.

Corner Duo:    Michi and Hyden formed Corner Duo in 2021. Since their debut, they have won top prizes including 1st prize at the Canadian Music Festival, Platinum Award at the VAYA International Festival and Medallions at the Vancouver Kiwanis Festival. Most recently in June 2024, they won 1st Prize at the BC Provincial Festival in which they were nominated to represent both Vancouver and Langley.