Heart of
a Chapter of
Sweet Adelines
International
Getting
ready for summer performances. Concert dates below.

Back row l to r: Helena,
Lana, Bette, Jeannette, Paula, Hilma, Sharon
Third row l to r: Lina, Charlene, Kathy, Gloria
Seated l to r: Cyn, Trudy, Jeanne
Down in front: Rachel
photo
by Lou
We have undergone a
number of changes recently and are in the process of re-organizing our group.
We’d like to express
our sincere thank you to our Assistant Director Sharon Stephenson for her
dedication – and stepping in to take us from “here to there” after the
departure of Mary Anne McFadden as our Director.
Sherry Sprague will be
returning to us within just a few weeks to take over the position of Director
after being away for several years with
Welcome Sherry and Thank You
Bring your lawn chair and join us for
these outside concerts!
August 5
August 9
Corner
of
Hermon
August 11
(inside in lecture hall if rain)
And
now a message from our new President Kathy Cheverie:
Big
Changes for the Heart of
The Heart of
“Singing keeps us young”, says chorus member Bette Cozzi,
a singer in our lead section for a number of years. There are no gaps between generations when it
comes to this group. Members range in
age between 22 and 82 but all share a common love for music and harmony.
This last year has been a difficult one for this chorus with the loss of
our oldest member,
The chorus is making many changes beginning with a new board of
directors. Trudy Morine, long-time President has
agreed to stay on as Vice President this year.
Hilma Adams has taken on the responsibilities
of the Treasurer’s position. Bette Cozzi will be the
new Secretary for the chorus. Various
other board positions will be filled by Jeannette MacDonald, Helena Bosse, Charlene Sirois and Gloria
Hodgdon.
Ladies of the chorus feel fortunate to be adding a new
interim director, Sherry Sprague.
Sherry was with this chorus a number of years ago before joining
The Heart of
See bottom of page for rehearsal times
and locations or email contact.
See you soon!
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We’ve been honored to be featured on
the front page of the Spring 2010
“This
Is Why We Do What We Do” was submitted by member Kathy Cheverie.
(The photo of Heart of Maine Chorus in our brand-new
costumes was taken by Lou)
Our festive
fundraising dinner last Christmas at Dysart’s Restaurant was a huge success!
Thank you so much to Dysart’s for hosting our fundraiser!

photo
by Lou
Doing what we do best!

photo by Lou
Our heartfelt
thanks go out to Lou H. for all his wonderful photos of us in performances.
Though
he is Jeanne’s “beau”, we claim Lou as an honorary Sweet
Adeline.
Lou is
always thinking of us and always ready to help us with anything we need.

L to R:
Paula, Bette, Cynthia,
Not in photo: Sharon, Lina,
Rachel, and Hilma
Photo was taken by Lou last year at
a fundraising art show and dinner for Bangor Nursing and
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Here we are performing
the grand finale at
one of our shows with
special guests
Mainely Music
Chorus
and
Notice those in the above photo who are not in costume? Let’s just say “Once an Adeline, always an Adeline.”
Former members are often called up for finales when they thought they could just sit and watch.
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We welcome potential new members and visitors to our rehearsals!
We meet most Monday nights at 6:45 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons)
located
on the corner of
(If you don’t find us there, we’re probably out somewhere performing!)
To become a member and join right in, you need only:
Be able to carry a tune
Have the desire to learn and improve to achieve your best singing voice
Pass a simple audition
The ability to read music is a plus but is not necessary.
If you can carry a tune, we can teach you to sing in four-part a cappella harmony!
So…what are you waiting for?
Come join us, and
find out how much fun singing with friends can be!
Contact us here for more information. (Please put Heart of Maine Chorus in the subject line.)
Updated July 28, 2010