The November Meet and Mingle held in the Auditorium of the Benalla Senior’s Centre on Wednesday 16th November attracted the largest audience at Meet and Mingle we have seen in 2022. Anne Nelson, Vice President of U3A Benalla acted as MC for the morning.
Anne introduced Janet Douglas, Convenor of the Recorder group. Janet and the Recorder group played nine songs including a selection of folk songs and a Christmas carol. The Recorder group, which started in 2018, included descant, treble and tenor recorders in the performance. Everyone was impressed by the harmony provided by the group.
Following the recorder group, Anne introduced Margaret Jenkins, Convenor of the Singing for Fun group who introduced the three Leaders of Singing for Fun to the audience: Kieran Smith, Brian Greed and Margaret Merriman. There was a round of applause for Gwen Barnes who has been pianist for the Singing for Fun group for approximately 15 years.
Each Leader had chosen a set of five or six songs which included Danny Boy by Kieran Smith, the Changing of the Guard by Brian Greed and the Holy City by Margaret Merriman. The audience had a wide range of songs to enjoy.
Anne also introduced Dorothy Webber, Convenor of the Patchwork Group. Many of the Patch workers had brought along quilts and other items which had been made during 2022. These were on display on tables along the eastern end of the auditorium.
Morning tea and a chat completed what was a diverse and very entertaining morning. Our thanks to all who participated.
Margaret Jenkins
Anne introduced Janet Douglas, Convenor of the Recorder group. Janet and the Recorder group played nine songs including a selection of folk songs and a Christmas carol. The Recorder group, which started in 2018, included descant, treble and tenor recorders in the performance. Everyone was impressed by the harmony provided by the group.
Following the recorder group, Anne introduced Margaret Jenkins, Convenor of the Singing for Fun group who introduced the three Leaders of Singing for Fun to the audience: Kieran Smith, Brian Greed and Margaret Merriman. There was a round of applause for Gwen Barnes who has been pianist for the Singing for Fun group for approximately 15 years.
Each Leader had chosen a set of five or six songs which included Danny Boy by Kieran Smith, the Changing of the Guard by Brian Greed and the Holy City by Margaret Merriman. The audience had a wide range of songs to enjoy.
Anne also introduced Dorothy Webber, Convenor of the Patchwork Group. Many of the Patch workers had brought along quilts and other items which had been made during 2022. These were on display on tables along the eastern end of the auditorium.
Morning tea and a chat completed what was a diverse and very entertaining morning. Our thanks to all who participated.
Margaret Jenkins
