WINESING DOES BEACH GROVE BIRTHDAYS

WineSing had the pleasure of doing the October Birthdays today at Beach Grove Home, of which there were eight of the residents. We did a super performance to please so many that were in attendance and had the pleasure to listen to the great comments from those assembled. During the performance I tried to do a video, but to no avail as I couldn't get it to download here....sorry!

OKTOBERFEST AT ANDREWS OF STRATFORD

Andrews of Stratford invited WineSing back for their annual Oktoberfest gala again this year. Struggling without Maurice who came down with a cold, we rolled through 20 or more tunes and enjoyed some German food and beverage. Stories were told by Ann and Sharon. It was a great festive time and all enjoyed the afternoon, as so many joined in the singing as well as the beverage tray served by Karen.

No, IT's WINESING 

BACK AT IT

At long last and after a two month layoff the SMUG crew got back to our usual Saturday morning gatherings at the Masonic Lodge today. While at least 10 of our group were missing, including our two bass players, with 17 in attendance we had a great morning singing in the circle, drinking tea and coffee and eating Mary's wonderful cinnamon rolls and special doughnuts made with loving care at 5 o'clock this morning.....complete with extra butter to bring out the true flavours!

The photographer got rather lax after the first wave arrived this morning, got caught up in the excitement and forgot to take more photos of the more social time, but managed a couple as we were about to leave. As the photographer is struggling to learn how to use a new camera, you might understand. After a frustrating week of learning I am surprised this blog came together so easily.

A suggestion to only meet every second week was quickly vetoed so we are on our way until next summer to fill in as many Saturdays as possible, until we will once again consider a 2016 summer break. It would be the intention not to book so many appearances in the future, as more of the group seem to appreciate the Saturday morning gatherings the most. We do however have 4 or 5 gigs lined up before Christmas, if indeed they all come off.

FIRST ARRIVALS
MARY AND JOAN

GLORIA

ELIZABETH

MARY

DENNIS

OUR PRESIDENT: MAURICE

LEAH AND BARRY AND A BIG SURPRISE; RON

ANNUAL BARBECUE AT ANDREWS OF STRATFORD

THE STRUMMERS

His Honour with The Murphy Family

Here are a few photos taken yesterday at Andrews summer barbecue. So busy forgot to take a lot of photos! As always Terry and his staff excelled and we had great food to celebrate summer. We had the pleasure of the company of His Honour, the Lieutenant- Governor, Frank Lewis, as well as His Worship, the Mayor of Stratford, David Dunphy, along with the owners of Andrews, Ray and Carolyn Murphy and family. The Andrews Strummers were superb once again this week, and appreciated those non-residents who joined the group for the performance.As always Ann and Molly put on a great performance as "Just We Two".......fun and good food was had by all.

2015 ANNUAL SENIORS' SERVICE AT TRINITY UNITED CHURCH-CHARLOTTETOWN

This morning at Trinity United Church in Charlottetown, the third annual Seniors' Church Service was held under the direction of the Reverend Dr. John Moses, with Donald Fraser leading the music for the service. The Andrews Strummers, that much sought after ukulele group from Andrews of Stratford, were the special guests and performed before and during the service. Reverend Moses gave a wonderful sermon about the bread of life and how bread has affected our cultures around the world, and how it relates to the life of Jesus and the people he ministered to.We all partook of the bread and wine to close the service. Following communion everyone departed to the gathering room for a light, but tasty lunch of a great variety of gorgeous sandwiches and the seniors' favourite, "SWEETS" and tea and coffee. The Strummers would like to thank the Trinity Pastoral Care committee and Rev. Moses for the invitation once again to participate in this wonderful event.