May Recap

We had a fantastic time with Sarah back singing with us at the Senior Center in Sedro Woolley. A big thank you to Martin and Barbara for bringing Sarah and for your continued support and devotion to the fiddlers. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!

Our day was filled with music from players and singers: Ben, Forrest, Peggy, Denise, Gary, Rich, Joyce, Diana, Micki, Jim (so good to have Jim’s banjo sound and his good voice!), Danny, and Greg. We had a full house, and many expressed their enjoyment of our music. More players mean richer sounds, and it was indeed a wonderful day topped off with a good lunch and fellowship. Special thanks to David for working hard to make us sound our best.

Unfortunately, Jack and Judy couldn’t join us as Jack was in the hospital. We pray for their well-being and miss them both. Duane Stixrud joined us, although his wife Debbie was away visiting their daughter Suzie and the new grandbaby. Congratulations to all!

Recent Events

We’ve had many great play-outs recently:

  • Mountain Glen
  • Mount Vernon Senior Center Jam
  • Country Meadows

These events were well-received by our audiences. Musicians included Micki, Jim, Ben, Steve, Rich, Gary, Greg, Forrest, Dwight, Vern, Walt, Diana, Duane, Barry, Hilary, Graham, David, Peggy, Danny, and Lorene. We appreciate everyone who makes time to join in the fun and music.

Thank you to Forrest, Judi, and Nancy for encouraging others to join us. We also appreciate our audiences, those who help with setup and packing, and those who bring tasty goodies. We are truly blessed!

Special thanks to Peggy, Dwight, Rich, Forrest, Micki, Jim, Greg, and Gary for sharing your musical talents at Life Care in Mount Vernon. Greg, your help with the setup was invaluable. We received a couple of special requests from the audience: “Rocky Top” and “Fishing in the Dark.” We’ll make sure to include them next time!

Our thoughts and prayers are with those dealing with ailments, especially Jack Koetje and Carol Oglesbee. We hope to see everyone soon to share in making old-time music.

Upcoming Meeting and Discussions

We have a meeting this Friday to discuss:

  1. Zion Lutheran Church Strawberry Festival on June 23rd at 4 PM.
  2. Bellingham Fiddlers’ Play-Outs and scheduling.

April Meeting Recap

  1. Gifted Fiddles: Dennis provided an update and Graham is also reviewing them. Recommendations will be given on how to proceed.
  2. Summer Play-Outs: It’s important to know in advance who will be attending each event. We’ll use a calendar to track participation.
  3. Music Preparation: Have your music and songs ready ahead of time for smoother play-outs.
  4. Bellingham Play-Outs: Discussing options for play-outs closer to Bellingham.
  5. Health Updates: Keeping everyone informed and supported during health challenges.

Please check your calendar:

  • June 23rd Play-Out at Zion Lutheran Church in Ferndale at 4 PM.

Recent Highlights

A warm Friday evening brought 14 fiddlers and 30 listeners, including some enthusiastic kids, to the Mount Vernon Senior Center. We were pleased to see Carol Oglesbee back with us. Jay and Michael captured some wonderful moments with their cameras.

Special Mentions

  • Norma Jean sang “Climb Every Mountain” and expressed her appreciation for joining our genre.
  • Jim’s Banjo rendition of “Rollin’ in My Sweet Baby’s Arms” brought smiles to many.

June Calendar

  • June 6 (Thursday): 11:30 AM, Sedro Woolley Senior Center
  • June 7 (Friday): 3:00 PM, La Conner Retirement Inn
  • June 8 (Saturday): 2:00–5:00 PM, Bluegrass Jam at Rhodes River Ranch Restaurant
  • June 13 (Thursday): 2:30 PM, Life Care, Mount Vernon
  • June 14 (Friday): 6:30–9:00 PM, Mount Vernon Senior Center Meeting/Jam
  • June 18 (Tuesday): 2:00 PM, Mira Vista, Mount Vernon
  • June 20 (Thursday): 11:30 AM, Sedro Woolley Senior Center
  • June 21 (Friday): 3:00 PM, Creekside Retirement, Burlington
  • June 23 (Sunday): 4:00 PM, Zion Lutheran Church Strawberry Festival, Ferndale
  • June 25 (Tuesday): 2:00 PM, Country Meadow Village, Sedro Woolley
  • June 27 (Thursday): 3:00 PM, Mountain Glen, Mount Vernon
  • June 28 (Friday): 6:30–9:00 PM, Mount Vernon Senior Center Jam

July Calendar

  • July 3rd (Wedensday) 11:30 S/W Senior Center, 715 Pacific St, Sedro Woolley
  • July 5th (Friday) 12:45 Lynden Community/Senior Center Address: 401 Grover St, Lynden, WA 98264
  • July 11th (Thursday) 2:30 Life Care, M/V 2120 E. Division
  • July 12th (Friday) 6:30 – 9:00 PM: Mt. Vernon Sr. Ctr. Jam, 1401 Cleveland AVE.
  • July 16th (Tuesday) 2:00 Mira Vista, 300 South 18th St, Mount Vernon
  • July 18th (Thursday) 11:30 S/W Senior Center, 715 Pacific St, Sedro Woolley
  • July 19th (Friday) 3:00 La Conner Retd. Inn, 204 N 1st St, La Conner
  • July 22nd (Monday) 3:00 PM: Creekside Retd. 400 Gilkey Rd, Burlington
  • July 25th (Thursday) 3:00 PM: Mtn. Glen, 1810 E Division, MV (Allow time to Park)
  • July 26th (Friday) 6:30 – 9:00 PM: Mt. Vernon Sr. Ctr. Jam, 1401 Cleveland Ave
  • July 30th (Tuesday) 2:00 PM: Country Meadow Village, 1501 Collins Rd, S/W

Special Note

Mr. Rogers once said, “As human beings, our job in life is to help people realize how rare and valuable each one of us really is.” Let’s encourage each other to discover and express our uniqueness.

Reminders

  • Monthly Jam: Every 2nd and 4th Friday, 6:30–9:00 PM at Mount Vernon Senior Center.
  • Visit: W.O.T.F.A. Home Website for the Tune of the Month and more!

Contact Information:

Wishing you all a week filled with music, joy, and fellowship!

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Fiddlers, Fred Robbins

Post navigation