Sunday, January 19th and the long awaited PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SERVICE AT ST MARK'S. The group was well rehearsed and flawless as we performed the attached program put together by Rev. Paula Hamilton and Ron Tallon.We were accompanied on the piano by the Church's Organist, Jacqueline Sorensen Young. Both the congregation and the clergy were more than welcoming to us as we ploughed through a fairly involved program.
Unfortunately this will be the last appearance of Ron Tallon with SMUG, as Ron takes off to live in Nova Scotia the middle of March. How fitting though, that we should perform at his beloved church on his final appearance. Ron was one of the charter members of SMUG when we really began in the spring of 2008. Rev. Tom suggested that we might return to St. Mark's down the road if Ron would agree to come along and join us. Let's hope that will happen. It was great to see so many old friends in this congregation as well.
My personal apologies to both of the clergy for taking photos from behind, but that is where I was sitting and it couldn't be helped, unless we take along a professional photographer with us!
Rev. Tom spoke very warmly about SMUG, and Ron, on this our second appearance at St Mark's. When he was explaining the SATURDAY MORNING UKULELE GROUP (SMUG) to the congregation I couldn't help but think we might consider SUNDAY MORNING UKULELE GROUP as we have done so many Sunday morning services this past year. Thanks to everyone for their great effort. It's great when you get it right!~
 |
| Troupe facing West |
 |
A Little Bit Of The Old Soft Shoe....A BLACK ONE AND A BROWN ONE
LOVE THAT RED BOW TIE |
 |
| Almost the whole troupe |
 |
| Rev. Paula tells the Children's Story |
 |
| Rev. Paula Hamilton delivering the message |
 |
| Franklin Sanderson and Allison |
 |
| Rev. Dr. Tom Hamilton |
 |
| Darlene, Leah and Errol |
 |
| Ralph,Maurice, Jane and Vera |
 |
| Darlene Bobby and Allison |
 |
| Ralph and Vera |
This morning saw a pancake breakfast being held in the Carl Petersen Hall at the lodge, sponsored by St John's Lodge. Rather than take the morning off some of the group decided to go again to Razzy's Road House, play an hour or so of songs and have lunch at noon. It was great and a nice change from our regular Saturday routine. We took the Yellow Daily book and sang a bit of song, often in a strange key, and often not well known by many, but we had fun along with coffee and tea. We had no bass player today so the editor took up the bass for bit but soon packed it away in favour of quieter and softer music. At noon we all ordered a Pub Steak for $3.99 which is always a big hit. Darlene and Bob arrived around noon and joined us for lunch as they were moving to their new home in Stanhope today. Some of us even made it to the pancake breakfast early this morning and enjoyed the cooking of our friends at St John's Lodge. Both morning events were very well attended and the service at both locations was splendid. Not often a steak is cheaper than pancakes!
