ukelele News

The Calendar page is more reliable than this page.

Upcoming events are listed near the top of this page.

iPad owners - you can import a setlist and its songs to forScore.

Thu, Feb 27, 3-4:30 pm
led by Trudy and pals

Sun, Feb 23, Lakeview Social Hall, 6-7 p.m., arrive at 5:30 p.m.
Performance for Lakeview Woodworkers

Thu, Feb 27, 1:00 pm
The Mighty Uke documentary. You'll see many of the players and teachers who have come to our club including Kimo Hussey, Lil’ Rev, Aaron Keim, Andy Andrews and soon to be Peter Luongo.

Thu, Feb 27, 3-4:30 pm
led by

Sun, Mar 1, 10 am
Perform for 30 minutes at the Glendale Folk and Heritage Festival in the Mechanics Shed (same as in the past). Bob Isaacson will lead. See link for schedule of two days of workshops and performances. This is an outstanding FREE event at which our club has performed for the past 5 years.

Thu, Mar 5, 3-4:30 pm
led by Bob McLin

Mon, Mar 16, Noon-4:30 p.m.
Peter Luongo from Langley, British Columbia, the 30-year leader of Langley Ukulele Ensemble as featured in the documentary "The Mighty Uke", teaches 2 workshops followed by jamming.
Workshop 1. Noon-1:00 pm
"Jazzing Up Your Three Chord Songs". Skill levels from advanced beginners to expert. Cost is $10 pp.
Workshop 2. 1:30 - 2:30 pm
"Singing the Strings". Learn how to create beautiful vocal harmonies. Open to all skill levels. Cost is $10 pp
Jamming with Peter Luongo: 3-4:30 pm
Jamming and applying skills learned in workshops
Sign-up for the workshops every Thursday. Workshops and the jam are open to club members and their escorted guests.

Thu, Mar 19, 3-4:30 pm
led by Mark Baker

Wed, Apr 15, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Aqua Fitness Club performance at Sundial Auditorium on the stage

Sat, Jun 27, approx. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Summer Strummers performance at Shepherd of the Desert, 11025 N 111th
50th wedding anniversary Hawaiian-themed party for Paul and Mary Nordeen. We are invited to join in the catered meal.

Past events:

Thu, Feb 20, 3-4:30 pm
led by Jeannie and the Special K's following General Meeting

Thu, Feb 13, 3-4:30 pm
led by Bob, Tony, Devra

Mon, Feb 10, 1-2:30 pm in Fairway Music Room - Practice for PRIDES performance
Thu, Feb 13, Noon-1:00 at Mountainview Auditorium
Performance for Sun City PRIDES

Thu, Feb 6, 3-4:30 pm
led by Helen and Cookie

Thu, Jan 30, 3-4:30 pm
led by Bob McLin

Thu, Jan 23, 3-4:30 pm
led by Bob

Thu, Jan 16, 3-4:30 pm
led by Ginny

Thu, Jan 9, 3-4:30 pm
led by Kristy

Thu, Jan 2, 3-4:30 pm
led by Trudy

Thu, Dec 26, 3-4:30 pm
led by Dave

Thu, Dec 19, 3-4:30 pm
led by Jeannie

Christmas Party!

Thu, Dec 12, 5:00 pm, doors open at 4:30
Sun City Ukulele Christmas Party in AZ rooms
Purchase tickets on Dec 5 for $12, byob
Dave will lead a flash mob practice at 4:00 in the music room

 

 

Flash mob repertoire
Dave

Fri, Dec 13, 4:00 (Social Hall) and 5:00 (Santa)
Flash mob performance at Lakeview Rec Center Christmas Celebration. Gather near the parking lot area on the northwest side.

Sat, Dec 14, 7-8 pm
Perform for Sportsman Club, Fairway, AZ rooms, same setlist as Dec 3, plus Cabaret y1 as 1st song, and My Pony, Ukulele and me replacing Pearly Shells and Hukilau song
Thu, Dec 19, 1:30 pm
Mentorship and jam

Sat, Nov 30, 11 am - noon
Arts & Crafts Festival performance: Picture

Thu, Dec 5, 3-4:30 pm
led by Helen
Fri, Jan 24, 6-7 pm, Sun City West Foundation Bldg
Perform for Pennsylvania Club
Sat, Feb 29, or Sun, Mar 1
Glendale Folk and Heritage Festival
2020?
possibly a Luau
Tue, Dec 3, noon - 1:00 pm, Fairway, AZ rooms
Perform for Sew 'n Sew, same setlist as Nov 30 plus Flash Mob Christmas songs

Thu, Nov 21, 3-4:30 pm
led by Trudy

Thu, Nov 7
Fun filled day with Dani Joy and Perry Stauffer starting in the Fairway music room
  1. 1:00 - 2:00 Workshop #1 "BARITONE UKE Integrations" with Perry in Conference Room 133 at the Fairway Recreation Center (in the same building as the Music Room)
  2. 1:00 - 2:00 Workshop #2 "How to Search for Melody" with Dani in the Music Room
  3. 2:30 - 3:30 Workshop #3 "Strumming 102: Let’s Get Dynamic!" with Dani in the Music Room
  4. 4:00 - 5:00 Dani Joy and Perry Stauffer concert in the Music Room (link to poster) - Open to all RCSC card holders and their escorted guests
  5. 6:00 - 8:00 Open Mic at the Sunbowl ampitheater

    6. Club will provide beverages. Eat at home or bring your food to the Sunbowl.

Thu, Oct 31, 3-4:30 pm
led by Dave

Thu, Oct 3, 3 pm jam, also workshops at 12 and 1:30 pm
led by Andy Andrews, founder of Santa Cruz club

Tue, Sep 24, 2:30 pm
Lifestream Living, led by Trudy

Thu, Oct 24, 3-4:30 pm
led by Jeannie

Thu, Oct 17, 3-4:30 pm
Annual Meeting and jam led by Trudy

Thu, Oct 10, 3-4:30 pm
led by Bob

Thu, Sep 26, 3-4:30 pm
led by Trudy

Thu, Sep 19, 3-4:30 pm
led by Dave

Thu, Sep 12, 3-4:30 pm
led by Joni

Thu, Sep 5, 3-4:30 pm
led by Sharon and John

Thu, Aug 15
led by Bob

Flash mob repertoire
Dave

Thu, Apr 4, 5:00-7:00 pm
"Goodbye to Snowbirds Open Mic Party" at the Sunbowl

Thu, Mar 14, 2:00 p.m.
Flash mob at Fairway

Glendale Festival, Sun, March 3, 2 pm
led by Kate

Fri, Feb 15, 6:30 pm
Performance at Willowbrook United Methodist Church

Thu, Feb 7, 1:00-8:00 pm
Aaron and Nicole Keim, workshops, concert, open mic