Janet Lewis On Veterans Day the Chordaires Show Chorus of Sun Lakes (Chordaires) sang familiar patriotic songs in gratitude to the many veterans within our community at two events: a breakfast at Oakwood and a lunch at Sun Lakes Country Club. The Chordaires extend a warm thank you to all the veterans within the Sun…
Linda Ryan As we enter the autumn of our lives, it’s important to make mindful choices about how we spend our time. While it may be easy to slip into the habit of watching game shows like Family Feud, Let’s Make a Deal, or The Match Game on TV, there are more fulfilling options available.…
Linda Ryan If you like to sing, even if it’s only in the car or the shower, now is the best time to check out the Chordaires Show Chorus of Sun Lakes. It’s the start of a new season, and the chorus is seeking new members. President Janet Lewis has a list of all ways…
Linda Ryan Alison Geislinger joined the Chordaires as soon as she retired. Although she hadn’t sung in more than 10 years, Alison’s background in choirs and ensembles, combined with the director’s support, helped her adjust quickly. She sings baritone, which matches her vocal range and brings unique and welcome challenges. She says, “What also returned…
Linda Ryan Friendship and a sense of belonging somewhere in the world is one of the most important factors for people at any time, but especially during stressful times. Many people are experiencing stress right now, whether political, financial, or fear of what the future holds in store. Unlike the stressful days of COVID-19, we…
Linda Ryan In the past, the Chordaires took a vacation from singing and, instead, played cards or did craft projects together. This summer, they decided they would rather sing than do other activities, since the love of music brought them together in the first place. Tenor Loraine Taneja volunteered to put together a learning and…
Linda Ryan At their annual meeting, the Chordaires Show Chorus elected officers for their new fiscal year. The officers are President Janet Lewis, Vice President Jan Kohstedt, Treasurer Pat Woulf, Secretary Denise Van Dyke, and Membership Coordinator Linda Ryan. The officers plus Show Chair Ann Buckheister, a member-at-large/Webmaster Lindy Dreyer, and Assistant Director Libby Bender,…
Linda Ryan The Chordaires show, “A Weekend in New York,” entertained a sold-out crowd on April 5 with popular songs sung barbershop style. Three well-known Sun Lakes performers, Ginger Henry, Barbie Bergerson, and Nancy Patterson, starred in a skit about three girlfriends on a trip to the Big Apple. They were funny throughout and touching…
Linda Ryan A few tickets are still available to the Chordaires’ spring show “A Weekend in New York” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, at Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom. The show is about three girlfriends who go to the Big Apple for a weekend to celebrate their retirement, and it treats you to a…
Jeanne Becker In February the Sun Lakes Community Foundation awarded grants and donations exceeding $20,000 to five local groups. These grants include one to the Arizona Rangers for them to acquire a Rapid Radio Communications System to better serve the needs of our communities. The Chordaires were awarded a grant to help them continue to…