Ladybirds

If The Lord Be Willing

Ellie Batchelor — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:34:44 +0000

On October 24, 2009, a number of the Ladybirds and several guests traveled to Somerset County to attend the Annual Roof Garden Chorus Barbershop Show at the local senior high school---matinée showing. The group arrived at the Eat 'n Park Restaurant for lunch before going over to the barbershop show, a routine they have followed for a number of years, actually. This show marked the twenty-sixth anniversary of the Roof Garden Chorus, and their mission is to provide wholesome musical entertainment for the citizens of Somerset County.

Roof Garden Chorus

Picnic Fun At Betty’s

Ken Batchelor — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:05:43 +0000

There were fourteen people who attended the annual summer picnic held at Betty Twigg's home on September 3, 2009. The event was a potluck dinner and fun for all. People began to arrive around 5 p.m., loaded with goodies for the feast. There were green salads, cole slaw, potato salad, macaroni salad, carrot/raisin salad, fried chicken, meatballs, spaghetti, mini sandwiches, and fruit tray; desserts were very delectable and included heart smart cake, chocolate/peanut butter birthday cake for the Ladybirds, pina colada cake for all the lushes in the crowd, chocolate and peanut butter fudge, donuts, peach/apple/blueberry cobbler, and key lime pie. There could well have been more, but that's all this writer can recall at this point.

The Ladybirds On The Deck At Betty's

In Memory of Jennifer Bennett

Ellie Batchelor — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:03:16 +0000

Jennifer M. Bennett

LAVALE – Jennifer Marie Bennett, 62 of LaVale, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2009 at the WMHS-Braddock Campus. Born June 13, 17 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Robert Gleason Joyner and Florence Blanch (Zappone) Joyner. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Thomas Joyner...

Ellie & Frank’s Golden Jubilee

Ken Batchelor — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:05:31 +0000

Hi, Ladybirds - We're celebrities. June 20th is our Golden Wedding Anniversary. We were treated to a night in a real castle in Scotland last year to celebrate the occasion. Judy and Ken put together a video of pictures from our wedding and others occasions over the years, including some from the castle. Then they posted it with the song Golden Jubilee on YouTube. Anyone anywhere in the world can see our video. Other people have posted their videos for anniversaries or other milestones or special events. Just thought you'd enjoy seeing the video. It isn't Susan Boyle; it's just us!

Ladybirds at Devlin Manor

Ellie Batchelor — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:18:37 +0000

The Ladybirds gathered at Devlin Manor Nursing Home to sing for the residents on May 28, 2009. They had a special reason to go there because one of their own is currently there for rehab on a broken hip. Jennifer Bennett, one of the newest Ladybirds, is a cancer survivor. She has had several surgeries and lots of treatments over the last several years.

Jennifer Bennett & The Ladybirds

Jackie, Jackie, Jackie

Ken Batchelor — Sat, 23 May 2009 01:53:47 +0000

It’s a mighty sad day, as we prepare to say goodbye to our Jackie. She has been such a wonderful friend to us all. She was a Ladybird par excellence! Jackie was always the backbone of the baritone section, and she manned the baritone part alone on many occasions. She knew her notes and lyrics perfectly, and she could sing her part by herself from the beginning of any song to its end!

Jackie Gillis

Horse Shoe Chorus

Ellie Batchelor — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:14:14 +0000

At the last moment, Joan Ralston discovered that there was a benefit dinner and barbershop concert to be held on March 12th at Martinsburg, Pennsylvania. She called around to members of the Ladybirds and Ellie communicated to those who can receive email to notify them that practice that Thursday night (03-12) would be canceled because a fair number of ladies expressed interest in attending the event, which was to benefit the Memorial Park, the site of the dinner/entertainment.

Horse Shoe Chorus

Merry Christmas!

Ellie Batchelor — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:08:17 +0000

The Ladybirds had a lovely Christmas Party held at Hobo's Restaurant in Hyndman, Pennsylvania on December 11th. There were eighteen Ladybirds present for the occasion.

Jingle Gifts

The pre-arrangements for the party were made by Earlene Fradiska, and the ladies had a choice of several entrees. The various selections were excellent. People particularly enjoyed the coconut custard pie for dessert. The restaurant was festively decorated for the Christmas season, and everyone loved seeing Hobo's tree and Santa with his wonderful sleigh!

Hustle & Bustle

Ellie Batchelor — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:56:50 +0000

The Ladybirds have had a rather busy schedule of late. This is normal for the Christmas Season, of course, as the group is often invited to entertain for various Christmas celebrations in the local area.

The Ladybirds Entertain The Notables

One of the first Christmas performances was for the Notables Organ Club. Their Annual Christmas Quarterly Party was held on December 2nd at the Ponderosa Steak House. The Notables had a dinner there and an annual fund raiser - Silent Auction. Their featured entertainment was the Ladybirds Barbershop Harmony Singers...

Golden Living Center

Ellie Batchelor — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:06:45 +0000

The final Christmas sing out was held on December 18th at the Golden Living Center Nursing Home on Winifred Road. We entertained a nice group of the residents of the former Cumberland Nursing Home, including Charlie Chalkley, who is recovering from a system infection which affected the site of a previous knee replacement. Charlie and his wife were able to attend the Ladybird's performance, though.

Ladybirds Chorus