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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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