Yesterday Claire and I started into the March schedule of “Swing Was King” and we're as excited as ever about this outreach into senior care facilities in our area...and sometimes way beyond.
What a blessing for everyone involved -- residents, family members, facility staff, visitors, and Claire and me! This month we are also passing out the third of our 4-page “When Swing Was King” quarterly newsletters which feature big band trivia, seasonal quotes and Scriptures, a quiz, and a personal note from us. That is being received very well also.
If you'd like to come along and see why this ministry is such a hit, please check the monthly schedule and let us know when you'd like to join us. We (and the residents of the care facilities) would be absolutely delighted to have you there for the party.
By the way, here's this month's song list:
1) Glenn Miller Orchestra -- “Pennsylvania 6-5000”
2) Lionel Hampton Orchestra -- “Flying Home”
3) Harry James Orchestra (Vocals by Kitty Kallen) -- “It's Been a Long, Long Time”
4) Glen Gray & the Casa Loma Orchestra -- “Blue Room”
5) Larry Clinton Orchestra (Vocals by Bea Wain) -- “Deep Purple”
6) Duke Ellington Orchestra -- “Satin Doll”
7) Artie Shaw Orchestra -- “Stardust”
8) The Mills Brothers -- “Till Then”
9) Benny Goodman Quartet -- “Avalon”
10) Dean Martin -- “Cha Cha de Amor”
11) Tommy Dorsey Orchestra -- “Opus One”
12) Judy Garland -- “The Trolley Song”