Sunday, July 28, 2013

ST ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH VERNON BRIDGE

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SMUG LOOKIN' HAPPY


On The Front Steps with Lynda Sharp and Rev. Boyd Drake
The last Sunday of July and SMUG repeated last year's appearance at St. Andrews United Church in Vernon Bridge. The Reverend Boyd Drake conducted the service and made both the congregation and SMUG feel welcome and at home. Perhaps the highlight of our day was the privilege of having the organist and choir director, Lynda Sharpe, join us on the piano. CAN SHE EVER PLAY! So much so that we had a hard time keeping Smuggers singing as they wanted to listen to Lynda play.With so many missing this time of year it really adds dimension to the group to have the addition of a piano. After we played our eight numbers and three rocking hymns, Lynda informed us she had booked us  for the same time next year. In finishing the service with our AMEN/THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE, the choir, who were sitting in the front rows to help us out, joined in clapping and singing along......very rewarding for us indeed. Our thanks to Lynda and Rev. Boyd for having us back to St. Andrews and for asking us to return again(that's always a caveat). A very enjoyable experience for SMUG and we think the congregation enjoyed somewhat of a change in format as well.

Rev, Boyd's wonderful sermon
View From The Back Row

Serious Business
Reverend Boyd Drake welcomes the Congregation








Saturday, July 20, 2013

SUMMER PICNIC ON THE LAWN AT ANDREWS>>>>TEMP 30 degrees Celsius.

TIME had come to have our 2013 ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC, which has traditionally been held at the Campbell Summer Cottage in Stanhope, but the weather forecast all week was for heavy rain and high winds on Saturday. As we plan to take a summer holiday after our performance next Sunday, it was time to pull our picnic together, with the thought of doing the Stanhope event when we all return in September.
Maurice Barry and Caitlin
Sharon Woods-Bryenton, the activity director at Andrews of Stratford got wind of this and suggested we can always come to Andrews.....and we took her up on the offer.
LEAH DIANNE and AUDREY
God was good to us and gave us the nicest and hottest day of the summer for the Picnic Day. When we left for home the temperature in my car was 31 degrees Celsius, but fortunately the high winds that were forecast kept us cool even though the clothespins were needed to keep the pages from flapping.
JOANN ANN RALPH VERAand MARY
We got together at 10 a.m. and went over our Church Program for next Sunday at St. Andrews United Church in Vernon Bridge, which took up 20-30 minutes. Many of the residents took advantage of the beautiful day, donned their sun hats and joined us on the deck.
MARY HARLEY AND EVERETT
When the rehearsal was over we took out our Yellow Daily Ukulele Book and sang songs until Diane brought the pizza at noon.It was great to have so many of the residents come out to listen to our outdoor efforts. Their big applause is always appreciated and always wonderful to have Joe and Adele dancing to much of the music.IT WAS GREAT TO HAVE HARLEY BACK IN OUR MIDST AGAIN, NOT HAVING SEEN HIM SINCE WE VISITED HIM IN HIS HOME AT CHRISTMAS.As we broke up for the day he was promising to join us next Sunday in Vernon Bridge.....we all hope he will.
OUR HOSTESS: SHARON WOODS-BRYENTON
We all enjoyed pizza,along with lemonade, tea, coffee and fresh cookies compliments of the kitchen staff.
OUR DANCERS: ADELE AND JOE
When it was all over we cleaned up and some of us sat on the deck, in the shade, and chatted over a coffee or tea. The stupid photographer forgot to take any photos of the actual picnic, so if anyone can send me some photos, and there were lots taken, I will add them to this album downloaded here.
FRIENDS AT ANDREWS
In the process of cleaning up the only thing left behind was Mary's music stand. Thanks for putting your name on it Mary.....everyone should put their name on their stand as well as their tuner and the program books they are using.
FRIENDS AT ANDREWS
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We all want to thank Sharon for making this day possible. We always feel so at home at Andrews and Sharon is always there looking after her guests as well as constantly attending to the residents. We are so fortunate to have her as a friend and member of SMUG as well as Retrofrets and WineSing, when she is able to join us.
LEAH NORMA and KENDAL
PASTOR DENNIS
A bunch of Smuggers
A Bunch of Residents
another bunch of Smuggers
A bunch of everybody
Another great Bunch
And a Bunch again
A bunch of Backsides
A bunch of Hungary Smuggers
Sharon and Mary
Mary and Ann......wow!
Diane and Harley
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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

WINESING PLAYS THE GOSPEL ON THE LAWN AT RIVER RIDGE APARTMENTS

WINESING gathered tonight at Ron's apartment, River Ridge Apartments, to play some gospel tunes on the lawn for the residents on this beautiful evening. A great turnout on the lawn and under the canopy as well as many on their decks turned out for the 1/2 hour program that we hope might have left them wanting more.Suggestions of River Ridge forming an ukulele orchestra was bantered about after the performance as many came to us to chat.
THE HAPPY GANG

A GROUP OF RESIDENTS FROM Apartment 2
Before the Show
Ron Making the Introductiions
Well Into The Program
Ron and Sharon
Ron and Mary
Ron With Ann and Mary

Sunday, July 14, 2013

5th APPEARANCE AT CENTRAL QUEENS UNITED CHURCH

Singing the hyms of the day
Everyone all smiles after a wonderful program
There seems little doubt from this morning's performance at Central Queens United Church that our fine group of ukulele players has matured and is indeed getting "Better and Better", as our song suggests. With eight numbers, mostly of rousing toe-tapping, hand-clapping down home gospel tunes, we were warmly welcomed by the small but enthusiastic congregation at the church this morning.The Reverend Barbara Wagner was most gracious in her comments as she thanked the group for once again offering our talents to Central Queens. Today marked our fifth appearance at Central Queens United Church in Hunter River since we began in 2008. Rev.Barbara hoped we would be back again.........
Reverand Barbara Welcomes SMUG

SMUG AT THE READY
The congregation begin to arrive

Everyone ready for rehearsing the morning hymns
Organist Christine ready to play for rehearsal

Mary and Ann preparing their music
Back Row  more to come
Caitlin and Leah arriving for rehearsal