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200 Voices Strong, 
Songfest Marks its Fifth Year
​ by Mary Bryant

Nine Choirs Collaborate for Fifth Annual Songfest

It’s time to kick off the 2018-19 concert season once again with the Dubuque Chorale’s fifth annual Songfest on Saturday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. The Dubuque Chorale and its chamber choir, Cadenza, will share the stage with the Julien Chamber Choir and the Music Men Barbershop Chorus in the University of Dubuque’s beautiful John and Alice Butler Hall, along with collegiate choirs from Clarke University, Emmaus Bible College, Loras College, the University of Dubuque, and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Each choir will perform selections from their upcoming season during the concert.

Not only is Songfest a great chance for the public to get a taste of the music they have to look forward to this year, but for the singers as well, as Dubuque Chorale President Terry Eckhart points out. “This is the only opportunity for local and regional college and chamber groups to hear each other at one event,” she says. Songfest is also a unique occasion for singers from different organizations and of a variety of ages and interests to come together, learn from each other, and experience the joy of singing together. Furthermore, Eckhart remarks, “it is a chance for the Dubuque Chorale to welcome collegiate singers and let them know they can continue their love of choral music after they graduate.”

Eckhart sees the tradition of Songfest as being particularly helpful to the handful of new directors who will be appearing as well. “This year is special in that three college choirs, as well as the Dubuque Chorale, have new directors,” she reports. “This will be a chance for them to meet each other and network for future collaborations.” 

The evening concludes with the singers joining together into a mass chorale of approximately 200 voices to perform “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” arranged by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw. This delightful musical preview of the vocal concert season is an event not to be missed.

Tickets are $15 and are available through the Heritage Center Box Office at 563-585-SHOW, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Learn more at dubuquechorale.org.

Dubuque Chorale’s fifth annual Songfest will be held on Saturday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the University of Dubuque’s beautiful John and Alice Butler Hall

Goodbye Summer, Hello Winter

Those of us who live in cold climes want nothing more than to savor every minute of summer, putting off until the last minute those chores that have to be done before yet another winter arrives. For me that means making lists in the first half of September and accomplishing, in a rush, all those tasks in the second half of the month ... unless that to-do list also involves others.

That’s especially true in the trades, who overload their schedules during summer because, after all, they can’t be up on a roof doing repairs when there’s already a foot of snow up there.

That explains the recent afternoon I spent on the phone making calls to find a roofer who wasn’t already completely booked until the middle of October. It was only a half-dozen small shingles, I said to each one, a few shingles that had peeled off in the last big winds and, thankfully, landed in the yard. Otherwise I would have never seen them, would have never known that a potential leaky place had been uncovered on my roof.

“I’ll send my son,” said one roofer. “He’s a teen, and he climbs like a monkey. He’ll get you all fixed up.”

The teenager, who looked about 11, arrived today, ladder in hand, and went up to the roof to color match the shingles. By the time he was back on the ground, two other neighbors had arrived, both pointing to their roofs, which apparently also needed work. A fast phone call to his father netted the answer: Yes, the boy could do their roof repairs, but please don’t tell anyone else because they really, truly were booked up through October.

The lesson: Don’t put off exterior repairs. Start calling in the spring as soon as last winter’s snow melts.

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Holy Spirit Parish SPIRIT DAYS September 29 & 30

Holy Spirit Parish is planning an exciting new event to replace two of the three fall events held in the past. The Festival & Fundraisers committee is calling the new event SPIRIT DAYS to be held on Saturday, September 29th and Sunday, September 30th at Holy Ghost Church located at 2921 Central Avenue in Dubuque.

Starting at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, the fun begins with a Silent Auction, Wine Lottery, Country Store, Big Wheel game of chance and a delicious roast pork dinner with mashed potatoes, corn, salad, desserts and beverages. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 for adults & $5 for children 5-10 at the parish office located at 2215 Windsor Avenue. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $12 for adults. Children ages under 5 are free. A live Auction will be held at 6:30 with some fabulous items that you won’t want to miss.

On Sunday, September 30th beginning at 10:30 a.m. enjoy a festival atmosphere with a silent auction, large variety of games of chance, Country Store, Bingo, Wine Lottery, our famous Turkey & Dressing Meal-on-a-Bun, ham sandwiches, hot dogs, chips and a variety of salads, desserts and beverages. There will also be a Kids Zone with a Bounce House and kid’s games.

Drawings for cash prizes of $1,000 and $500 and $250 in SCRIP and a 55” Flat Screen TV will be drawn at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are available for purchase through the parish office in advance and at the event. You need not be present to win.

Mark your calendar and join us for a fun-filled family event – Holy Spirit Parish SPIRIT DAYS on September 29th and 30th.

Famous Meal on a Bun Turkey & Dressing will be served Sunday, September 30th at SPIRIT DAYS

Capture the Moment with Bell Tower Retirement Community
by Tracy Connolly,
Community Relations Coordinator, 
​ Bell Tower Retirement Community

Bell Tower Retirement Community resident
playing bingo

September 9th to September 15th is National Assisted Living Week and Bell Tower Retirement Community is celebrating all week long. This year the theme is Capture the Moment, this idea will inspire residents in Assisted Living communities across the nation to seize the day. Capture the Moment also supports reflection on great memories from the past. The theme will resonate with staff as well, helping them aim for greatness, recognizing the little everyday things make a huge difference in the lives of those we are assisting. Capture the moments of smiles, good conversation and high quality, person centered care. 

Bell Tower has a week full of activities. The first 50 people to visit Bell Tower and take a tour will receive a free tee-shirt. We will be giving tours Monday, September 10th through Friday, September 14th from 10:00am to 4:00pm. There will be door prizes and refreshments available during our Open House hours. Each day we will host an activity, which are free and open to the public. Monday is Happy Hour at 3:00pm, Tuesday we are creating a craft at 1:00pm, Wednesday, come and have lunch on us, we will be serving at 11:30am (please RSVP to this event at 815.747.7601) on Thursday it’s BINGO at 1:00pm. On Friday join us for music with Chris Ross at 1:00pm. 

​Yes, it’s Assisted Living week, but it would be a great time to tour our affordable, spacious Independent Living apartments as well. Bell Tower’s Assisted Living does have a secured Memory Care Unit as well. You are welcome to stop by and visit Moments, our Memory Care. Our staff’s priority is to make sure our community is Dementia Friendly. Capture the Moment at Bell Tower Retirement Community during Assisted Living week at 430 Sidney Street, in East Dubuque, IL!

Hailey and Inez at Bell Tower Retirement Community

Clean living keeps me in shape. Righteous thoughts are my secret. And New Orleans home cooking.
—Fats Domino

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