ANDREWS OF STRATFORD CANADA DAY PARTY 2018

Once again SMUG was honoured to play at Andrews of Stratford for their Canada Day Celebrations. Complete with cake and ice cream the group sang their hearts out for about an hour in a completely new program that presented all new songs for the audience. We did a couple from The Platters, two from The Seekers and three of Willie Nelson's favorites. Rita MacNeil's " Working man" was a great hit as was Oscar Peterson's "Hymn to Freedom". We did Bobby Gimby's "CANADA" , The Coca Cola Song and finished up with "Memories of Old Prince of Wales" which found about fifteen present who had attended PWC. O Canada wound up the program which seemed to be well received. Our thanks to Sharon for her hospitality, as always.

Senator Catherine Callbeck wishing the residents well

IN MEMORIAM- RALPH KENNETH MACLEOD 1932-2018

Ralph was one of the original members of SMUG, left for a short time and returned later in early 2009 along with his wife Vera, both who became loyal attenders rarely missing a Saturday morning jam or a gig anywhere. Sadly Ralph passed away on May 24, 2018, at the age of 85. Ralph always had a good word for everyone in the group, loved to sing, and did it well. SMUG attended his funeral in a body at Belvedere Funeral Home on Monday May 28. Our condolences to Vera and all of their families.