Friday, January 2, 2015

January, 2015 Meeting Announcement

Happy New Year 2015
Our next scheduled monthly meeting is on January 10, 2015.

Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30-3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of the meeting is spent reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune. The second half of the meeting is "Song Circle", so please come with some tunes in mind. There is a list of our practiced songs further on this site. 

We welcome all new and returning players and we have been growing our club. If You are in the Bellingham area we are having weekly practices and will be planning the schedule at our first practice on January 7 at the Willows. We will meet at 11 a.m. in room 101 at the end of the first floor hallway to the left. The Willows is at 3115 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham. 

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

December, 2014 Meeting Report

Happy Holidays to All

We had a very good turn out for our Christmas sing along at the Willows. There were a lucky 13 players and a very full audience. Thanks go out to Walter and Barbara Roberts for organizing the event and printing up the program with a special thanks to BJ for phoning and emailing to keep us on track. Walter, Barbara, BJ and Cindy did a fantastic job with background information on the tunes.We now know where Jingle Bells originated as well as how to play a dreidel game. It was a fun day for the players as well as the singers. We are hoping to keep this momentum going into the new year . Our first practice will be at the Willows at 11:00 on Wednesday, January 7th. Come with some ideas of tunes you would like to have the group play.

Wishing you all the best in 2015, Happy New Year

Monday, December 1, 2014

December, 2014 Program List

Old Joe Clark
Christmas Is Coming
I Have a Little Dreidel
Black Mountain Rag
Deck the Halls
Jingle Bells
Away in A Manger
Ode to Joy
Joy to the World
Angels We Have Heard on High
Little Drummer Boy
Good King Wenceslas
O Hanakkah
Silent Night
We Wish You a Merry Christmas

December, 2014 Meeting Announcememt

Surprise! We are having a little community get together for December at the Willows Retirement Facility in Bellingham .( See directions below.) We will not be meeting at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship this month.

We will be playing a program of seasonal music for the residents of the Willows beginning at 1:30 pm on Saturday, December 13th . (Please arrive early at 1:00 for setup if you are coming.) You are welcome to come play, sing or both and don't feel you have to play all music.

The Willows is next to St. Joseph Hospital. You pass the hospital and take left turn going by St. Francis Rehab Facility.

We will be in the Fireside room, second floor. You can ask at front desk.

Willows Retirement Community 3115 Squalicum Parkway Bellingham, WA 98225.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Holiday Practice Group

The group will be doing a holiday sing along at the Willows for the Dec. meeting. The practices for the group will all be at the Willows and schedule is:

  • Sat. Nov. 22 @1:00
  • Wed. Dec. 3 @2:00
  • Sat. Dec. 6 @1:00
  • Wed. Dec 10 @11:00

We will be playing several traditional carols, Old Joe Clark, a few Hanukkah tunes. This is a fun singing and playing event and not a concert so please come and practice or just come Dec. 13th and play one tune or more than one, sing and enjoy the company of those who live at the Willows.

So far the list of tunes includes:

  • I Have a Little Dreidel
  • Black Mountain Rag
  • Angels We Have Heard on High
  • Ode to Joy
  • Jingle Bells
  • Away in a Manger
  • Joy to the World
  • Good King Wenceslas
  • Silent Night
  • Little Drummer Boy
  • Oh, Hanukkah
  • Christmas is Coming
  • Deck the Halls
  • Old Joe Clark

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

November, 2014 Meeting Report

There was a good turnout for the November meeting, and members welcomed the addition of the hammered dulcimer which played along with chords. Several holiday tunes were practiced as well as club tunes. Looking forward to a good turnout for December and planning on a little holiday cheer to help us celebrate.

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Next Group Session

In preparation for the Club performance at the Willows on the 2nd Saturday in December, a group playing session is scheduled on Wednesday, November 12th, at the Willows, starting at 10AM. Later . . .