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What a great celebration to mark the end of 2020!

26/12/2020

 
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​What a great celebration we had at the Golf Club to mark the end of 2020! Of course not everyone could come, but those who did had a very enjoyable time. It was so good to see you all there, and to actually chat and exchange news while enjoying an excellent lunch.
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​Thank you to Bev Lee for dropping in and taking photos which showed how happy we all were on the day!
This is the time of year to say thank you to those who have put in extra effort with our group throughout the year. We did not have many actual meetings but thank you to Gwen Barnes for her excellent work on the piano accompanying us. Whilst the Singing for Fun group may not have met many times this year, Gwen has still been practising to keep her repertoire up to date.

Also thank you to our three conductors Faith Hicks, Brian Greed and Margaret Merriman. Their choice of songs encourages us to keep expanding the songs we are familiar with, and we do appreciate the preparation they put into each of their sessions.

Thank you also to Margaret Howard for her help putting out singing books, Trish and helpers for organising morning tea and Ian for regularly opening up and organising the furniture.

There will be an Email regarding our first meeting in 2021.
 
With best wishes to you all for the New Year.
​
Margaret Jenkins 

"May I take this opportunity to wish you all the best for 2021"

2/12/2020

 
During November we were saddened to learn of the passing of Gwen Cheetham.

Gwen was one of the original 12 members of Singing for Fun which was started by Joyce Borschmann and held their first meetings in the home of the late Helen Mitchell.

Gwen had a beautiful pure soprano voice and a great love for music. She was a valued member of the Sopranos in both the Singing for Fun and Harmony groups.  It was a known fact that other members of the group liked to sit near Gwen because she would always hit the right notes.

Several members of the Singing Group gathered at the Benalla Cemetery on 24th November to say farewell to Gwen. Our sincere condolences to Rupe at this time. 
 
We have also learnt during the month that Patsy Bollard had a fall at home and needed attention in Benalla Health. Whilst Patsy was relatively cheerful when I visited, she obviously had done considerable damage to her knee, and had a lot of bruising as well.   Patsy is now home and progressing well.

We are having a Singing for Fun lunch to celebrate the end of 2020 on Friday 11th December at 12.15pm at the Benalla Golf Club. Could you please let me know by Wednesday 9th December if you would like to come.

May I take this opportunity to wish you all the best for 2021. We hope to see you in the New Year. Please watch the Website for more news about what is happening in the New Year.
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Margaret Jenkins

    About 'Singing for Fun'

    The only criteria for joining this group is that you like singing.  You do not need to be able to read music.  We sing for fun and we find it a great sharing experience.  A harmony group meets separately.  Our Community Singing group is also 'just for fun!'

    Meeting times

    Singing for Fun - 1st &  3rd Thursday 

    Harmony Group: 2nd Thursday. 
     
     
    10 am to 12 noon
    Cooinda Hub
    ​Jean Lee Drive

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    Margaret Jenkins
    ​5762 6944

    Thank You, Joyce!

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