Sounds of Loretta Lynn by Charlene

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Hello Friends,

The biggest news for October was the birth of our great grandchild. A girl, born October 16 and she was Named Alana Blair Fritz. She is a beautiful baby.

We added 4 more new facilities to our never ending list; Summit Convalescent Center, Summitville IN

Millerâ€™s Merry Manor, Culver IN

Grace Village Health Care, Wynoia Lake IN

Grace Village Retirement Center, Wynoia Lake IN

October 12th was a very special day, Loretta Lynnâ€™s Concert at the Honeywell Center in Wabash IN.

We had a drawing of all the assistant Activities Directors of our most frequented facilities and we called it Queen for a Day. The assistant from Century Villa in Greentown was the winner. The day started with taking Barb to Breakfastâ€™ then going to Wabash to if we could find Lorettaâ€™s tour bus, we did find it and took some pictures. By this time it was getting close to lunch, so we went to The Wabash Gardens and ate. After lunch went back TO Peru, changed clothes and went to find some flowers for Loretta. Give the flowers to Tim Cobb to give to Loretta; Tim is Lorettaâ€™s personal assistant. Went to the concert later that evening. It was a wonderful day.

As, you see October was a very busy month with 18 Shows, # benefits and the Queen for a Day drawing.

But, the best was Lorettaâ€™s Concert and the welcoming of our Great Grand Daughter.

Until next time

L&P

Charlene

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Mom and Alana

Rusty (Dad), Alana and Ashley (Mom)

Barb going to breakfast

Barb at the Loretta's bus

Welcome...

Welcome to Sounds of Loretta Lynn by Charlene. This is a lip sync presentation concert of songs by Loretta Lynn the Queen of Country music.

About Us

Sounds of Loretta Lynn by Charlene

Facts and Thoughts of the Show

We both grew up loving country music, Loretta Lynn, being our favorite female country artist. While working at a nursing home, I discovered how difficult it was for the Activities Department to offer the residents activities that they really enjoyed. So, we thought of a plan. I got a wig and put together a Loretta Lynn outfit, and put on a 20 minute show of Lorettaâ€™s music, the lyrics of which I lip-synced. The residents had so much fun and so did we! In March of 2003 I was asked to do our act at the Circus Hall of Fame Gala and Art Auction, an annual event in Peru Indiana. George, an amateur artist, donates drawings to be auctioned off to raise funds for this great organization. After the show I was approached by a staff member from a nursing home facility and asked to perform for their residents. Sounds of Loretta Lynn by Charlene was born on June 30, 2003, and on July 9, 2004 the 100 show was celebrated at Americare Living Center in Wabash, IN. George does all the computer work, sound equipment, photography, and driving. I tell the residents where we perform that, "He makes sure Iâ€™m buttoned up, zipped up, and got my shoes on the right feet. He is wonderful and I couldnâ€™t do this without him. There is no charge for the show, however with the gasoline prices rising higher and higher a donation for travel is greatly appreciated. We feel like millionaires every time we finish a show and see the smiles on the faces of these sometimes forgotten people. Hugs, handshakes and smiles are a very important part of the show. We have people who havenâ€™t spoken a word in months start to sing along. Family members tell us how special their family member feels when we do the old country music they remember. In April of 2004 we were honored as Volunteer of the Year at two different facilities, one in Wabash, IN and one in Peru, IN. I cried like a baby to receive such honors and now I know how Loretta must feel when she receives any of her many awards. In April 2005 Sounds of Loretta Lynn by Charlene celebrated its 200th performance. Our 300th performance was December 22, 2005 at Millerâ€™s Merry Manor in Logansport, Indiana. August 12, 2006 we celebrated 400 at the Life Care Center of the Willows in Valporaiso, Indiana. April 5, 2007 Sounds of Loretta Lynn reached a milestone,show Number 500. We celebrated with the residents and guest at Millers Merry Manor in Peru, IN. And on November 24, 2007 at Century Villa in Greentown IN. we celebrated our 600th. On August 8th and 9th we did our 700th . It was celebrated at Miller's Merry Manor in Logansport IN and we also did a 700th at Hickory Creek Nursing Home ain Crawfordsville IN. As long as the residents enjoy it and the Lord keeps us in good health we will continue with our shows. Here is a special note for everyone, take some time to visit your local nursing home, just walk down the hall and say hello, give the residents a smile or a hug and you will be surprised how it will warm your heart and make a very special day for someone and yourself.