The Bells want new members

The Bells performing group is looking for new members.

Empire Bay resident Ms Joy Warwick said: "We are a seniors' group who performs concerts in nursing homes and retirement villages without asking payment over the past 26 years.

"Our very first concerts were at the Ettalong Senior Citizens where we raised money for the centre and eventually for the Woy Woy Aged Care Nursing Home.

"Our very first piano player Mrs Dorothy Harvey who played for us for 20 years, retired here and passed away a few years ago.

"She played until she turned 98.

"Our average age is 74 years, and age and illness has decreased our numbers to 10, and we desperately need a few more ladies to give us a few hours of your time every Tuesday morning at CWA Hall Umina.

"As long as you can hold a tune, love to learn and sing the old songs and, although optional, learn a few simple dance movements, you would be very welcome as a member of the Bells Family."

The group resumes again on January 30.

"We usually do our concerts on Wednesdays and occasionally on Thursdays," Ms Warwick said.

For more information, contact 4369 1899.

Press release, 1 Jan 2007 Joy Warwick, The Bells