EVERETT MACDOUGALL CELEBRATES 100 YEARS AT ANDREWS

Everett MacDougall, surrounded by his family, celebrated his 100th birthday yesterday at Andrews of Stratford. WineSing were privileged to play for a brief period while Everett danced with two of his close friends. Messages were on display from the Queen, the Prime Minister, and the Mayor of Stratford, while local members of the legislature, Alan McIsaac, Bush Dumville and James Aylward were present for the occasion. As was expected a large gathering took place between 2 and 4 o'clock as throngs of well-wishers lined up to congratulate Everett and join in with birthday cake to celebrate the occasion. Everett, who was still curling at the end of the 2013 season, is in excellent health and no one would expect he has reached the wonderful age, nor that he is even close to it, a tribute to hard work and activity all of his life. WineSing would like to thank Everett's son, Noel, and the rest of his family for allowing us to be a part the this great day we will all remember.

WINESING SPRING PROGRAM AT BEACH GROVE

WineSing played an hour program on Friday for the residents of the Meadow Unit at Beach Grove. It was great to see so many familiar faces in the audience. We had an opportunity to play for Jean Robinson in her room before prior to the performance. It was a memory we won't forget and hope that Jean will remember as well.The Residents of Meadow joined us in singing most songs and Ann took time to do a long,long step dance for those assembled which stole the show and provided thunderous applause. Ron, in his closing remarks, reminded the staff and residents that "we will return!"

Ann Thrills The Residents

Ann doing a warm-up

PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT VICTORIA LODGE

This morning found SMUG having a weekly jam at the First Annual Pancake Breafast put on by Victoria Lodge # 2 A.F & A.M.. Rather than do a regular practise session we played for the enjoyment of the patrons who had come to partake of the glorious breakfast freshly prepared in the lodge kitchens by the principal officers of the lodge. A good time was enjoyed by all, especially the children who came along for the event. Being March break weekend, many SMUGGERS as well as potential patrons were probably off on a family holiday.We were all delighted to have Darlene and Bob Acorn back with us from Iqaluit for a two week stay with the hope we will have them with us again several times before they return to their home.

"WINESING" GIVES FIRST PERFORMANCE EVER

The Happy Faces of WINESING, Maurice, Ann, Ron and Mary

Today WINESING, another off-shoot of SMUG, made their debut at Beach Grove Home to spread some Valentine's cheer to the residents of "Meadow", a specific section of the home designed to care for those with failing memory. Under the direction of Ron Tallon and Ann Campbell, who have performed both together and alone at Beach Grove over the years, finally brought WINESING together for this Valentine's Gala 2013. The residents were so pleased to have us and singing along and dancing was no problem for any of the attendees. Together with the residents, we all enjoyed an hour of the old tunes of yesteryear followed by the traditionsl Valentines Cup Cakes!!!Happy Valentine's Day to all.

Donna MacLean

Winesing in Performance

A Rousing REndition

The Good Folks in "Meadow"

Saturday Morning "IN THE CIRCLE"

THE CIRCLE

Every Saturday morning since the Christmas break we have met "In The Circle" at the lodge for a go at various pieces from one of our song books. Some of the selections are older and in our "regular songbook", which we have put together since our inception in 2008 and some are newer from Jim Beloff's ukulele books, the leap year edition being the most recent. Everyone gets a chance to pick the songs and we get to try a lot of new pieces that way. The usual coffee break is always very popular around 10;30 and we then return for the second half of the morning from a different book. As we have no gigs booked in the near future we can afford the time away from practicing, which for many of us is a pleasant change, and also an opportunity to set an easier pace when members are away during winter months. Anyone wishing to sit in during these relaxing mornings is most welcome.

Ann,Dennis and Maurice

Ron,Joanne and Jane

Dianne and Audrey

Hazel looking for her selection Beloff #1

Norma back again

Leah cleaning up after her Gorgeous Lunch

A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR HARLEY AND ANNA

What a wonderful morning SMUG had as we made a visit to Harley and Anna Ings and sang a booklet of Christmas selections together. Harley has not been able to attend SMUG for quite a while and the group wanted to recognize HARLEY AND ANNA at Christmas. We landed at their home in the pouring rain at 10:30, sang for almost an hour then all departed for Razzy's Road House for a $ 3.99 steak . It was in my college days that I last had a $3.99 STEAK IN A PUB....delicious. What a great way to end a great year,2012 HARLEY has had several operations in the past year or so,and unable to attend SMUG but was so glad to have us come and to again sing along with us the many Christmas selections that he has enjoyed with SMUG as well as other choirs he has been involved with in the past. THE ABOVE PHOTOS WERE ALL TAKEN AT RAZZY'S, WHILE THOSE BELOW WERE TAKEN AT HARLEY AND ANNA'S HOME ON BRACKLEY POINT ROAD. THIS IS HARLEY OUR GRACIOUS HOST FOR THE MORNING. ANNA CAN BE SEEN SINGING ALONG AS WELL IN THE OPENING VIDEO.