b'Grand Advertising and Port Perry United ChurchGrand Event 1999. Thanks for the Memories 20th ANNUALevent!Anannualspringtraditionforguests;fromjazzbandstooperaticrable musical number from past years.manyisbackagainthisyear,Maysingers, talented pianists and instru- JoanBretney,MusicalDirector 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Port Perry Unitedmentalists. The church is blessed withrefers to the Choir as a one of a kind Church. The church has a long his- many talented musicians in the choirchoir and considers it her privilege toryofcommunitymusicalpresen- and church family. The Senior, Juniorto serve the congregation and work tations.ThetalentedchoirsofPortandGirlsChoir,whowillbeper- withsomanywonderful,talented PerryUnitedareproudtopresentforming, always bring smiles and arepeople.Themutualrespectand Thanks for the Memories, a musicalheartilyreceived.TheGrandEventadmiration is returned by long time reflection of the events past 20 years,is presented and enjoyed by all ages!Choir member Mary Holt As well as under the skillful leadership of MusicAlthoughtheaudienceenjoysthebeing a wonderful director, Joan con-Director, Joan Bretney. The sanctuaryvariousguests,concertgoersreallytinues to amaze the Choir with her will once again be filled with a won- like to hear the BIG sound of the choirwarm hospitality and friendship, her derful variety of music sure to please. with the magnificent organ. creative ability and her love of music. It all started in 1999 as a meansMany of the choir members sing- Asaresult,ourmembershipstays to raise money for the Grand Pianoing today have been there from thestrong throughout the years.(whichnowgracestheplatforminstart. Each has special memories fromAnother long time Choir member, the sanctuary). The event was so wellover the years. After the show, be sureGeorgia Brock, shares, To be in the Port receivedithasbecomeanannualto take a moment to ask one of themPerryUnitedChurchwithitsclassic event and is in its 20th year of enter- about their favourite guest singer (ofplaster and wood that provides incred-tainingaudiencesofallages.Overwhichtherehasbeenmany),funnyible acoustics, singing with full choir, the years there has been a variety ofproduction/costume or most memo- congregation, pipe organ and band, to be surrounded by such music is glori-ous. We are blessed.Musicissuchabigpartofour communityandPortPerryUnited is proud to be part of that musical history.By Shelley Bertrim, Special to Focus on ScugogPLEASE JOIN IN THE FUN. Tickets are $15 per adult, $5 for children under 12. They can be purchased at theChurch office, on sale now. If any tickets remain, they can be purchased at the door theevening of the show. For more information pleasecontact the office at905-985-2801or www.portperryunited.comFOCUS - MAY 201935'