A Post-Election Concert

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, nine JI members and one BIL attended the Resonance Women's Chorus's traditional Post-Election Concert. Tickets sold out in two days and the sanctuary of First Church in Boulder was packed.

A beautiful lyric from the song Something Inside So Strong:

 "My light will shine so brightly it will blind you."

Front-Back: Jill Hyde, Geneva Fisher, Annette Oakley, Sarah Raessler, Deborah Raessler, Tanya Lynn, Jan Smith, Phil Smith; seated behind Sarah in the blue sweater is Wendy Ahrendt.

 (Photo taken by Kathie Burson)

Annie Gaddy (center) enjoying the pre-show music by The Low Flying Knobs

Annie (one of the 120-voice chorus) singing the opening number, Somewhere to Begin

Mark your calendars now for the Resonance spring concert: April 26 and 27, May 3; details at resonancechorus.org

Quarterly Connection Gathering Today

L-R: Debbie Yeats, Marguerite Lipton, Geneva Fisher, Maggie McDonnell, Annette Oakley, Annie Gaddy, Tanya Lynn, Linda Petroff, Mary Kay Durbin

(Photo provided by Tanya Lynn)

Thank you, Linda Petroff, for organizing today's quarterly connection gathering at Louisville's Parma Trattoria & Mozzarella Bar. Every time, sisters get together, it is Just Incredible!

"New News" -- Tickets Available for Live-streaming of Post-election Concert, November 16, 5:00 p.m.

Annie Gaddy before a concert performance on May 5, 2024

 

Sound Circle and Resonance Women's Chorus have hosted post-election concerts every four years since 2004. We are ensembles with a point of view; this concert is focused on nourishing the hearts and souls of individuals who are not happy about the outcome of the election—and it is intended to feel welcoming and inclusive to all. Our intention with this concert is to create beauty, to nourish ourselves with joy, and to be present and in community with each other.

Click here to purchase tickets for live-streaming this concert. 💗

Message from Annie Gaddy

Hello, my sisters. In case there are any of you who want to attend the post-election concert and did not get tickets, this is your opportunity. The in-person concert sold out in 2 days so, for the first time, Resonance is offering an alternative. Here is the pertinent information. If anyone has questions or needs more information, I'd love to speak with you. As the words of one of our songs goes: "How can you sing in times like these? Have you read the news? By way of a reply I say that song is somewhere to begin....." 

Live-stream tickets for a post-election concert are on sale through the Resonance website. They are $15. Here’s the link to buy tickets.

Some things to know:

- The concert is Saturday, November 16 at 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time). Make sure you’ve got your time zones right.

- It’s a live-viewing opportunity only. There won’t be a recording to watch afterward.

- It will run about an hour and a half (with no intermission). Sign in 15 minutes early for pre-show music.

- The Resonance website page has some helpful tips for navigating the ticket site. Be sure to read the "Three Important Things" before clicking to buy your ticket.

- You will need to set up an account on the ticketing page—and you will need to have that account info handy on concert day—name, email address, and password.

With a song in my hopeful heart,

P.E.O. love, 

Annie

Piano Available

 

Message from Maggie McDonnell

Maggie’s daughter, Maureen, wants to donate her piano to someone who would actually play it. This piano has been played by four generations in their family. Although not shown, it also includes a piano bench with storage. Do you or someone/an organization you know need a piano? Not required, but appreciated would be a small donation to Chapter JI for our projects. Contact Maggie for more information.

Something to consider

 

Poem to reflect upon when sad and confused

                 Shared by a P.E.O. sister

What is the message of the poem "Stars?"

In simple, yet lyrical language, the poem celebrates nature's majesty and its ability to put human lives and cares into perspective.

Belinda Alkula is moving December 9th

 

L-R: Belinda Alkula, The Rev. Dr. Charles Alkula

Belinda shares this message that was posted on her personal blog, which can be followed by anyone wanting to check in with how the Alkulas are doing ... virtually at any time, day or night: https://alkula.blogspot.com/. Belinda adds that she is eternally grateful for her connection to the loving, supportive, "Just Incredible" sisterhood she has experienced with P.E.O. Chapter JI. 💗

It was announced at the conclusion of worship this morning that we are moving to Minnesota in December. Charles has been selected to serve as the Director of Spiritual Care at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Our last Sunday at St. Paul's UMC in Boulder will be December 8th.

We are looking forward to what God has in store for us as we transition to life in Minnesota. However, we are sad to say goodbye to so many dear people with whom we have formed deep connections these past 5 1/2 years in Boulder, Colorado.