Barberettes will perform at senior communities this spring
The Barberettes, a women's chorus with 27 members, directed by Jayne McGarrity and choreographed by Janette Reineke will present their spring program at area senior living residences in April and May.
The women, who have been singing together for seven years, will present "100 Years of Broadway" with soloists Marlyce Gundy, Kay Huber and Sheryl Schirmer.
Spring performance schedule:
April 23 - Richland Manor, 6:30 p.m.
April 30 - Hilty Home, 6:30 p.m.
May 7 - Mennonite Memorial Home, 6:30 p.m.
May 11 - Maple Crest, 6:30 p.m.
Members:Front row (L-R) Libby Hostetler, Marlyce Gundy, Sheryl Schirmer, Louise Wineland, Amy Romey, Nancy Yeager, Nancy Fruchey, Janette Reineke, Ginger Theis, Teri Sato.
Back Rob (L-R) Jayne McGarrity, Kay Huber, Joan Bauman, Judy Kingsley, Joyce Hostetler, Marcia Thomas, Sue Amstutz, Sally Jones, Elfrieda Ramseyer, Jo Clemens, Bonnie Hammond, Carolyn Huffman.
Not pictured: Barbara Stettler, Mary Amstutz, Chris Diaz, Alice Lora, Elizabeth Kelly.
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