The Ukesters

Month: October 2025

  • Week of 10-30

    Pink Pumpkin ’25

    Hey Ukesters, 

    Thanks to all who participated in the Pink Ribbon Run event Saturday! You looked beautimous in your pink! Thanks to Betty for keeping the group going! Attached are some of the pics that have been shared.This week we’ll work on a few Halloweenishtunes, a few Christmas tunes, and the playlist for our upcoming event.

    The (mostly) alphabetical playlist 

    for rehearsal on Thursday, October 30:

    1. Addams Family
    2. Bad Moon Rising
    3. Love Potion #9
    4. Spooky
    5. Mary Did You Know
    6. Old Toy Trains (New key
    7. Peace Carol
    8. Amazing Grace  
    9. Armed Forces Medley 2025 (Attached-REVISED from 2023)
    10. Caissons/American Medley 
    11. Coney Island 
    12. God Bless America
    13. Hello Mary Lou 
    14. Hound Dog/Blue Suede Shoes 
    15. I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing 
    16. Love LIfted Me Key of G
    17. Sing Your Way Home
    18. We’re the Ukesters You can play along with this link: https://ukesters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/were-the-ukesters.mp3

    You can find the printed chord sheets for most all the titles above at this link on Google Drive:

    Please let me know if you’re not able to access the music files. As always, I will have copies available if you don’t have access to a printer.

    You can find recordings to play along with the Hallowen songs above at this link on Google Drive.

    At our rehearsal last week, it was voted on to meet this Thursday, October 30 and all future Ukester rehearsals, at the Guntersville Senior Center. Greg Gent Day on December 8 will still be held at the Guntersville Library.

    Please email or text me with any questions. I look forward to seeing you Thursday at the Senior Center at 1:00!

  • Week of 10-23

    Hey Ukesters, I don’t know if we can top the week we had last week! What a great two days of uking and fellowship! Thanks to Betty for setting all this up with the Webb-Tigert Duo. Thanks to all who participated! I have attached digital files of the workshop notes and the song we played with W-T, Whispering Hope, in case you want to add it to your tablet.Here is a link to some of the media that I gathered from the events: 

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1H4Ul0Ap0KtKJwvMt7mGGhzpAJHnr6FzT?usp=drive_linkI’ve also posted an album on our Ukesters FB page.

    You can find it at this link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?set=oa.2036108180492345&type=3

    Thanks to those of you who sent me pics and vids from the events. If anyone else has pics you’d like to share on our FB page, please send them my way.

    This week we’ll continue working on our playlists for upcoming events:

    Saturday, October 25 – Pink Pumpkin Run (map for location attached) Be there by 8:30 or before. You will need to approach the parking/playing area via Ringold St (next to Streamline Cleaners). Both ends of Sunset will probably be blocked off when you are attempting to get there. 

    I encourage everyone to participate. It’s the most no-pressure event you’ll ever be a part of with the Ukesters. You’ll need just your uke and maybe a chair if you prefer to sit to play. Just wear your pinkest pink! or (from the website) This year’s theme is “Step Right Up to Prevent Cancer,” inspired by the excitement of the circus! Come dressed as a ringmaster, acrobat, juggler, or even channel your inner tightrope walker or strongwoman. If you offered to loan Eddie some pink apparel, please bring it Thursday. 

    Thursday, November 6 – Guntersville First Baptist senior adult luncheon at 11 am. There is a limit as to how many can participate. Please email or text me if you would like to participate and I’ll fill the list in the order that I receive your message. I must insist that you be at the next two rehearsals (Oct. 23 & 30) in order to be included for this performance. 

    Monday, December 8 – a day with Greg Gent (rescheduled from September 8) – Details to be sent out next month

    Thursday, December 11 – Terrace Lake at 2:00 – Details to be sent out the week before
    Save the date for our 2026 events (so far):

    • February ? (probably 12th or 5th) – Valentines performance at Friendship Church in Albertville
    • Saturday, April 11-Civitan Park, benefit for music programs in the area, time TBA
    • Friday-Sunday, October 9-11 – Uketoberfest at Riverview Campground and Civitan Park

    This Thursday, October 23, we will meet at the Guntersville Senior Center. We had a great rehearsal there last week but no decision was made to move there permanently. 

    I’d like for you to email me or text me your thoughts: Pros/cons of 

    1) staying at the library and 

    2) moving to the senior center

    In addition, I need your vote on where you’d like our meeting space to be in the future. No response from you means you will agree to whatever the majority of responses renders. 
    The alphabetical playlist for rehearsal on Thursday, October 23:

    1. Amazing Grace  
    2. Caissons/American Medley 
    3. Coney Island 
    4. God Bless America
    5. Hello Mary Lou 
    6. Hound Dog/Blue Suede Shoes 
    7. I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing 
    8. Love LIfted Me Key of G
    9. Sing Your Way Home
    10. We’re the Ukesters You can play along with this link: https://ukesters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/were-the-ukesters.mp3
    11. You Are My Sunshine

    You can find the printed chord sheets for all the titles above at this link on Google Drive:

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gs-xviR0ZZ_vsRyw4xxnjhzOwjmTalKT?usp=drive_linkPlease let me know if you’re not able to access the music files.

    As always, I will have copies available if you don’t have access to a printer.

    In other news, please keep our do-everything guy, Johnny, in your prayers. He had major surgery on his hand (left thumb) Friday.  According to his wife yesterday, he was doing okay. 

    Please email or text me with any questions. Also send me your reflections on meeting space and your wish to participate on November 6.I look forward to seeing you Thursday at the Senior Center at 1:00!

    Whispering Hope PDF

  • Week of 10-16

    Hey Ukesters,Thanks for a great rehearsal last week! Lots of good singin’ and strummin’ happening!


    This week is one of various opportunities:
    Wednesday, October 15 – 
    workshop with Bob and Lisa1-3 pm at Riverview Campground Bring a chair, your uke, your music stand and your favorite snack or treat to share.

    Thursday, October 16, 1-2:30 
    We WILL have a regular Ukester rehearsal. We’re going to test out the newly renovated space at the Senior Center. The room is a little longer than the one we use at the library and maybe slightly less wide, but we’re going to give it a try and see how it goes. The address is: 1503 Sunset Dr. The room is straight across from the main entrance (under the covered area) in the middle of the building. There will be a sign-in book at the door. We will move the chairs away from the table and outline the room. We can use the tables for our “stuff.” 

    Thursday, October 16, 5-7 pm
    Following rehearsal, we’ll take a break and reconvene at Papa Dubi’s, 9510 US-431. We’ll be the cheerleaders for those who are doing “open mic” and listening to Webb-Tigert in concert.  Please invite friends and family to come eat and enjoy the music.


    Saturday, October 25 – Pink Ribbon RunYou Are My Sunshine chorus**If you offered to loan Eddie something pink to wear, please bring it to rehearsal on Thursday, October 23.

    The alphabetical playlist for rehearsal on Thursday, October 16:

    1. Amazing Grace – You can play along with this FB recording  https://www.facebook.com/1014924359/videos/oa.1327000298957848/1338365451242733
    2. Because He Lives Key of D You can play along with this FB link at the 2:05 markhttps://www.facebook.com/1014924359/videos/oa.1637010607001631/2170089603427562
    3. Caissons/American Medley You can play along with this FB link: https://www.facebook.com/1014924359/videos/oa.2597610230591107/1245215013655371
    4. Coney Island – You can play along with this FB recording  https://www.facebook.com/1014924359/videos/oa.623724056991094/729603536341006
    5. God Bless America
    6. Hello Mary Lou – You can play along with this FB recording  https://www.facebook.com/1014924359/videos/oa.623724056991094/1629279841793641
    7. Hound Dog/Blue Suede Shoes – You can play along with with this link:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oPKROwjwrFVG8wbV6dS8xV0nlUhOXN2s/view?usp=drive_link
    8. I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing -You can play along with this link:   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-nLemfHrR5zl9puzygNVhxuAj7Ha_ovY/view?usp=drive_link
    9. Love LIfted Me Key of G
    10. Rock Around the Clock
    11. Runaround Sue
    12. Sea Cruise Play along with this FB link:  https://www.facebook.com/1014924359/videos/oa.2597610230591107/754671060423342
    13. Sing Your Way Home
    14. Sound of Music Medley – You can play along with this link:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/16TdubV0JhKx4WaAFQJXQerqDdrdMm_ju/view?usp=drive_link 
    15. Star Spangled Banner
    16. Try a Little Kindness`
    17. We’re the Ukesters You can play along with this link:                                                 https://ukesters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/were-the-ukesters.mp3
    18. You Are My Sunshine

    You can find the printed chord sheets for all the titles above at this link on Google Drive:

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gs-xviR0ZZ_vsRyw4xxnjhzOwjmTalKT?usp=sharingPlease email or text me with any questions.I look forward to seeing you Wednesday and Thursday (X2)!

  • Week Of 10/9/25

    Hey Ukesters, Thanks so much to all who made it to rehearsal last week and thanks to Betty for leading the group again! 

    The alphabetical playlist for rehearsal on Thursday, October 9, is the same as last week’s:

    1. Amazing Grace
    2. Because He Lives Key of D
    3. Caissons/American Medley
    4. Coney Island
    5. Eight Days a Week
    6. God Bless America
    7. Hello Mary Lou
    8. Hound Dog/Blue Suede Shoes
    9. I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing
    10. Jesus Loves Me
    11. Love LIfted Me Key of G
    12. Rock Around the Clock
    13. Runaround Sue
    14. Sea Cruise
    15. Sing Your Way Home
    16. Sound of Music Medley
    17. Star Spangled Banner
    18. Sweet Caroline
    19. Try a Little Kindness`
    20. We’re the Ukesters
    21. You Are My Sunshine

    You can find all the titles above at this link on Google Drive:

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gs-xviR0ZZ_vsRyw4xxnjhzOwjmTalKT?usp=sharingAs always, there will be copies available in the “extras” books.

    Shirts

    Johnny has the order almost ready to go. Is there anyone else who wants to order an additional shirt (short sleeve or long sleeve) or wants to change the size you listed previously?

    You can give him the $ Thursday, October 9.

    Additional short sleeve shirts are be $10. 

    Additionallong sleeve shirts are $12. 


    Events for October

    October 15-16 
    Webb-Tigert is coming to visit us 
    Wednesday, October 15 – workshop with Bob and Lisa1-3 pm at Riverview Campground. Rain location- library
    Bring your favorite snack or treat
    Thursday, October 16 Papa Dubi’s  5-7 pm
    Please invite friends and family to come eat and enjoy the music.


    Saturday morning, October 25 – Pink Ribbon RunYou Are My Sunshine chorus…..over and over 

    Please email or text if you have any questions or concerns.

    Jennifer