Back to Business…

Has it been 3 weeks since we’ve seen each other? Yes!

The girls met at Sue’s house this evening to chat, make plans and eat:-)

On the agenda…recording a new Christmas cd.
The consensus…do it – but wait until next year:-(

We also discussed new songs to add to our repertoire and we ordered new music in hopes of finding some crowd-pleasing pieces. YIPPEE!

Last Year At This Time…

 

"White House Holiday Open House - Women of Note"

 

Last year at this time, the Women were in Washington D. C. where we were guest performers at the White House Christmas festivities. No group of girls ever had more fun traveling together:

We met at the Park and Ride and we were on our way!

Flying off from Boston!

Hailing a Taxi at the airport...

That night…singing in the East Room of the White House…

...and the next morning, as well...

The next day we toured the Capitol Building...

 

Looking up into the Capitol Rotunda...

 

Barry, our fabulous tour guide from Senator Snowe's office...

We rode in an official elevator...

Then, we tried on hats...

...nice...

 

 

 

 

 

To end our trip - drinks on the roof of the Hotel Washington - with the Washington Monument as a backdrop...

Good memories...:-)

Spotlight on…Beth

 

Beth is another founding member of Women of Note–having been with the group since its inception. Beth can be heard regularly singing soprano 2 with her singing partner, Sue, but her lovely voice also allows her to spend time joining the soprano one’s on very high pieces–especially at Christmas time!  

Beth and singing partner, Sue

She is also our #1 rhythm keeper and can play a mean cowbell!

Beth is an incredible ideas person–creative, amazing, enthusiastic and FUN!!  Beth brings a wide variety of talents to the group (none of which we could do without!!)

No one can uncork Dom Perignon like our Beth:-)

–she is our resident “blogger extraordinaire” (although we gave her a break and didn’t make her create her own “spotlight” section!), top notch Cosmo creator, and retreat game expert.

Judy and Beth - cutting a rug:-)

If we need the perfect drink to go with the perfect game–Beth never fails!  Beth also makes the world’s best bacon.  It’s a fact that no one can fry up bacon like Beth.  (Her dog, Reno, can vouch for that!)  

Beth is a busy mom of two children, a 4th grade teacher in the South Berwick school system and a successful Ebay store owner.  

Beth camping - always cold...

She loves to go camping and Geocaching with her family and has the most incredible gift of rhyming. When we need a special song written, Beth always has just the right words.

We have so many wonderful moments and fun memories thanks to Beth!  She is truly an AMAZING Woman of Note!

 

The Women take a bow after singing in Wells, Maine

Plugging Away…

  

 

 

Denis, Lisa, Nancy and Robin

 

The Women practice every Sunday afternoon.  Our space is a “Ladies Lounge” at a local church, and we are very happy and comfortable there.  We have access to a piano, a tea kettle, the thermostat, and a bathroom – what more do we need?!

Dani, Fran, Judy and Sue

We’ve been busy getting ready for the upcoming Christmas season.  We’ve added three new pieces and revived 2 oldies:

NEW:

-Holly Jolly Christmas

-Deck the Halls

-I Wonder as I Wander

REVIVED:

-Ring Bells in the Steeple

-Going to Bethlehem

Our first gig is next Sunday, November 30th.  For our complete Christmas schedule please click on “upcoming performances” at the top of this page.

Denis

Fran, Judy and Beth

Spotlight on…Lisa

Yet another charter member of Women of Note…Lisa! What would we ever do without her?

Need a place to get a good pedicure? Lisa will give you a list!

Need a gold sequined scarf and matching pumps? Lisa will pull them out of her closet!

What should you do if your hotel catches on fire? Lisa will hand you a wet towel and your pocketbook.

Need to know how to thwart an attacker? Lisa will teach you the right moves!

Want to raise money for a good cause? Lisa has the caring and connections to get the job done!

What can we say? She is a phenomenon and we are blessed to have her in our lives and as our friend.

Lisa is a married mother of two who volunteers her time and energy to a plethora of causes in and around Southern Maine. She enjoys shopping, helping others, spending time with George and Barbara Bush, off-roading in her Hummer, and dining out. She can throw a party together (and a really GOOD party) at a moment’s notice, and she is able to parallel park in a space that is exactly the length of her car.

Lisa - always smiling!

She not only sings with the Women, but she also accompanies Tim Janis (http://www.timjanis.com/) both in the recording studio AND on tour.

Robin, Fran, Lisa, Dani and Beth

Lisa primarily sings first soprano along with her singing partner, Nancy, but her bluesy voice also lends itself beautifully to alto work. If you’d like to hear Lisa, take a listen to “The Rose” from our One Fine Day cd. You’ll be glad you did! Click here! the-rose

Spotlight on…Sue

Sue - at Wells Harbor Concert Series

Sue has been with the Women of Note since its inception way back in 1992. She has served as business manager, chief organizer and overall anchor to the group. Sue is primarily a second soprano for the group, but her beautiful voice allows her to sing first soprano and alto, as well.

If you’d like to hear Sue, take a listen to “Like A Ship in the Harbor”.

ship-in-the-harbor

The captain of our ship!

Sue never leaves home without her pitch pipe. She has often been our group chauffeur. She loves to meet famous people, and she is the group favorite of one very famous man!

Sue - having a rare "bad hair day"!

Beth and Sue - Singing partners!

Sue is busy with her two children, a newish job for which she travels all over creation, hosting a book club, volunteering for various groups, and, of course… US. She loves to sing, go to the theater and travel, and she has a most amazing gift for rhyming! She has written several personal songs for members of the group and their families.

Yes, she is another AMAZING Woman of Note!

Fall 2008 Retreat

 

Retreat 2008:  The evening was spent visiting friends… 

eating…

Toasting our friendship

 

laughing…

Lisa - just plain happy

Exchanging Yankee Swap gifts…

Dani, modeling her lovely Yankee Swap gift!

and just enjoying ourselves!  

Saturday morning we went skipping off to walk along beautiful Goose Rocks Beach!

done

A special THANK YOU to the Boulangers for the use of their lovely home for our retreat.  We hope you enjoy our gift!