Members Directory 2021 2022 - goldentones.org

Office: 7 Erie Drive

Natick, MA 01760

Email: office@goldentones.org

Phone: 508-318-6318

Web: goldentones.org

Our Mission: to practice and provide enriching

entertainment for senior citizen facilities, schools, faith

communities and public events. Members are people of

retirement age who sing and dance to lift spirits, have fun,

and promote health and social engagement to benefit our

audiences and ourselves.

Golden Tones Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit

organization; all gifts are tax-deductible.

EMERITAE Founder & Director Emerita Rev. Maddie Sifantus 04-28 msifantus@uuma.org Presidents Emeritae Helen Brody Barbara Sutherland

Members’ Directory

2021-2022

We are grateful to these generous sponsors:

ESSENTIAL VALUES of Golden Tones chorus

The program creates a synergy with its double outreach – to

audiences and singers themselves. Audience members feel

their spirits lifted as they sing along, and the singers them-

selves experience the enjoyment and meaning of doing im-

portant work in the community.

Live performances offer an immediacy like no other artistic

experience. Audience and performers meet in a shared expe-

rience that they each help create for the other.

The program can demonstrate a positive model of conscious ag-

ing with grace and dignity. Our public appearances at schools,

houses of worship, and community events, offer a strong role

model of successful aging for the community.

Choral singing offers noticeable health benefits. Joyful vocal-

izing, deeper breathing, rhythmic movement, all buoy moods

and boost immune system activity. When members face signifi-

cant life health challenges, the program inspires them to re-

bound because they feel needed and long to return to the group.

We take pride in our product. Standards of quality matter,

and can be met with an inclusive, non-auditioned chorus of

amateur singers. We welcome all singers of retirement age,

regardless of musical experience. Rehearsals focus on what

the group can achieve together (e.g. clean entrances and cut-

offs, dynamic expression, clear enunciation, attention to the

director, confidence in delivery). Musical choices are made

with both singers and audiences in mind. All members are

given sheet music (not simply lyric sheets in most cases) and

are offered orientation and musical education as needed.

GOLDEN TONES

HERITAGE SOCIETY

The Heritage Society recognizes those who help

secure the chorus' strong successful future

beyond their lifetime, by making a bequest,

or designating Golden Tones chorus to receive

in-memory-of gifts “in lieu of flowers.”

CURRENT HERITAGE SOCIETY MEMBERS Helen F. Brody * Caroline Jacobs

Katherine Heckscher * Judith Kazunas * Ellen C. King *

Marilyn Kucharski * Mary Lambert * Deborah Marion

Natalie Oxman * Chauncy Perry * Maddie Sifantus

Barbara & Robert Sutherland * Peter Viles

IN MEMORIAM Roberta Buckingham * Eleonore Burgess * Dick Close

Carole Felz * Gladys Gibbs * Ellen Greenberger

John Heckscher * Harold & Lina MacNeill

Marge Magruder * Bob Mosher * Dorothy Norwood

Phyllis Okoomian * Shirley Pollitt * Jan Rudy *

James Shaughnessy * Phyllis Simons

BOARD MEMBERS See previous listings for: Ellen King, President/Clerk Carol O’Neill, Vice President Kay Bell Gerry Herlihy Diana Humphrey Barbara Sutherland

Dick Repose 03-06 Treasurer richardrepose@gmail.com 14 Dean Rd. Wayland, MA 01778 508-653-0768

Emily Collins 09-16 ecollins@carmelterrace.org Carmel Terrace 933 Central Street Framingham, MA 01701 508-788-8000 x401 617-943-5688

We work hard in rehearsal to deliver well-rehearsed

shows. We create thoughtful, pleasing orchestration.

We observe carefully chosen criteria for accompanists,

soloists, and featured performers. We arrange our

"stage" at each venue to ensure optimal visual contact

between performers. Public performances merit extra

preparation and are not "thrown together" or under-

rehearsed.

Members' participation, growth, and experimentation

can be encouraged while maintaining standards of qual-

ity. For example, holding "try-ons" for solo parts, instead

of "try-outs," offers a chance for members to see if a song

fits their talents and readiness without becoming a rejec-

tion scenario. The director can make suggestions for im-

provement, or for other material to try, even if the singer

does not yet meet the accepted standard.

Individuals' independence and dignity can be honored

with a combination of reasonable expectations and sup-

port where needed. Most members have the ability to

perform the basic tasks required of them, such as organiz-

ing their own music, driving, and following directions to

new places. Those who need assistance receive it from

other members, as soon as the need is noticed.

Making music is inherently fun when it is approached

with levity and allowance for making mistakes. Being in

the chorus has to be enjoyable. Anyone can learn to be a

good choral singer. Rehearsals are where making mis-

takes should happen. Professional musicians (director,

accompanists) also make mistakes. Laughing together

creates community.

Mary Agnew 07-18 mlagnew1@gmail.com 100 Russet Court, #210 Lincoln, MA, 01773 781-430-6420 443-235-3419 Kay Bell 01-20 kaybell@mail.com 348 Old Lancaster Road Sudbury, MA 01776 781-861-6450 781-367-7380 Howie Blank 08-26 nblank123@yahoo.com 11 Moran Road Framingham, MA 01701 508-875-0242 Kitty Bownass 10-18 kbownass@icloud.com 865 Central Ave, #M402 Needham, MA 02492 339-777-5511 650-504-1058 Helen Brody 11-12 hfbrody@rcn.com 12 Debra Lane Framingham, MA 01701 508-872-7538

STAFF Executive Director Deborah Lee Marion 09-29 office@goldentones.org 4 Townsend Circle Natick, MA 01760 508-318-6318 Accompanists: Paul Huberdeau 04-22 phcopper07@gmail.com 60 Winthrop Street Framingham, MA 01702 508-345-0545 Valerie Schleppi 10-20 vamish@verizon.net 262 Main Street Wayland, MA 01778 508-652-0732

ADD NEW MEMBERS HERE:

Francine Brown 07-28 muzik4fran@gmail.com 3 Juniper Lane Natick, MA 01760 508-655-3544 Elizabeth Bryant 04-23 rebryantjr@hotmail.com 252 Old Connecticut Path Wayland, MA 01778 508-358-4380 Maike Byrd 04-09 maibyrd@yahoo.com 51 Windmill Drive Sudbury, MA 01776 978-443-7967 978-501-1103 Barbara Claff 06-10 blhv@aol.com 69 Old Orchard Road Sherborn, MA 01770 508-647-6837 360-448-3064 Marilyn Clausen 12-07 paxmom73@gmail.com 9 Kevin Circle Framingham, MA 01701 508-877-7971 508-596-4515

Marie Coll 02-09 mcoll2937@gmail.com 3 Superior Drive, #318 Natick, MA 01760 508-653-7259 508-612-1507 Chris Crowley chriscrowley@verizon.net 17 Aberdeen Road Wellesley, MA 02482 781-325-6387 Lynn Cunningham 07-31 frednlynn@comcast.net 11 Elsbeth Road Sudbury, MA 01776 978-443-8029 508-361-0259 Pauline DiCesare 09-19 pmdicesare@verizon.net 35 Dean Road Wayland, MA 01778 508-655-1765 Doris Downey 09-19 downd1@verizon.net 10 St. James Circle Hudson, MA 01749 978-343-8459 978-855-0445

Peter Viles 03-11 peter.viles@gmail.com 17 Glezen Lane Wayland, MA 01778 508-358-4512 339-225-8317 Gloria Wong 02-24 gloria.violet.lee@gmail.com 6 Jeffrey Road / P.O. Box 825 Wayland, MA 01778 / Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 508-358-6612 508-696-5856 JoAnn Wong 07-05 AgLinings@aol.com 129 Maple Street Sherborn, MA 01770 508-545-1374 774-993-9390 Wendy Woythaler 09-10 wendywoythaler@gmail.com 46 Richwood Street Framingham, MA 01701 908-798-0208 Devik Wyman 10-07 devikwyman@gmail.com 64 Harrington Road Framingham, MA 01701 508-361-6039

Bob Sutherland 03-11 rfs1936@comcast.net 10 Westminster Dr. Marlborough, MA 01752 508-460-0233 508-308-8504 Elizabeth Szabo 08-25 lena41lebe@gmail.com 5 Bryn Mawr Road Wellesley, MA 02482 781-235-1439 Judy Thomson 08-12 judith_thomson@yahoo.com 4 Lookout Farm Road Natick, MA 01760 508-647-5157 508-359-2590 Harvey Towvim 08-31 naomitowvim@gmail.com 5 Chrysler Road, Apt 602 Natick, MA 01760-1676 508-655-3087 617-519-1006 John Turtle 03-15 john.turtle@verizon.net 130A Seminary Ave. #309 Auburndale, MA 02466 617-916-2286

Eddy Eastman 10-08 dreastman130@gmail.com 130 Forest Avenue Hudson, MA 01749 978-562-5255 Sheila Flynn 10-05 philianflynn@yahoo.com 7 Western Ave. Natick, MA 01760 508-655-4675 508-243-6813 Bob Fronk 02-08 rfronk@comcast.net 22 Newton Street Weston, MA 02493 781-891-1164 781-893-1779 Sam Gloyd 05-10 samjgloyd@gmail.com 6 Whittier Road Natick, MA 01760 617-331-5895 Marcia Green 07-02 mgreeneye@aol.com 12 Warren Lane Weston, MA 02493 781-891-3573 508-932-2626

Marvin Greenberger 08-31 greenneum@verizon.net 12 Edith Road Framingham, MA 01701 508-877-7008 508-215-9374 Brenda Hamilton 08-18 brendaecu@gmail.com 3 Oak Terrace Newton, MA 02461 617-448-3959 David Hanrahan 03-11 dhanrahan@gilmac.com 4 Stone Hill Road Marlborough, MA 01752 617-233-4868 Kathy Heckscher 08-12 kathy@heckscher.net 35 Rich Valley Road Wayland, MA 01778 508-358-4020 508-380-6977 508-397-0192 Kathy's Gerry Herlihy 07-28 gerard.herlihy45@gmail.com 1209 Windsor Drive Framingham, MA 01701 508-877-9823

Mary Ellen Simmons 01-02 4mesimmons@gmail.com 100 Summer Street #208 Holliston, MA 01746 508-429-7041 Elizabeth Simpson 07-31 eliza1964@comcast.net 492 Washington Street Holliston, MA 01746 774-233-0184 508-648-9493 Estelle Slavin 04-18 aeslavin@comcast.net 324 Washington Street, E02 Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 781-489-5333

Derrick Staine 07-28 dstaine39@gmail.com 5 Farrant Road Natick, MA 01760 857-335-6860

Barbara Sutherland 03-10 barbarasutherland123 @comcast.net 10 Westminster Dr. Marlborough, MA 01752 508-460-0233 617-697-6896

Chauncy Perry 07-09 chauncy105@gmail.com 105 Greenwood Lane Waltham, MA 02451 781-893-2341 Ed Ringel 10-03 bringel@comcast.net 422 Hemenway St. Marlborough, MA 01752 508-305-2820 508-683-2111 Peter Saltzman 06-21 saltzmanp@gmail.com 72 MacArthur Road Natick, MA 01760 508-655-3578 Shirley Schofield 05-13 1 Lakeview Gardens, Apt 412 Natick, MA 01760 508-655-4750 Paula Silver 05-24 ambasswild@comcast.net 32 Azalea Lane Marlborough, MA 01752 508-481-8006 978-310-1665

Paul Hooper 08-07 hooppaul@gmail.com 9 Maymont Drive Framingham, MA 01701 508-877-2319 Sharon Howland 04-03 shwkrp@gmail.com 96 Charlesbank Way, Apt B Waltham, MA 02453 781-893-6401

Diana Humphrey 02-07 dianaleehumph-rey@yahoo.com 42 Cutting Cross Way Wayland, MA 01778 508-358-4540 508-631-8732 cell

Caroline Jacobs 03-16 c.jacobs57@gmail.com 1 Harvest Circle Suite 33 Lincoln, MA 01773-3217 781-430-6119 Linda Johnson 04-30 lindaj01701@yahoo.com 138 Maynard Road #103A Framingham, MA 01701 508-620-0401

Ellen King 08-08 ellencking88@gmail.com 55 Fort Meadow Drive Hudson, MA 01749 978-562-5655 508-816-6689 Judy Kohn 12-24 judykohn24@gmail.com 400 Hemenway St. Apt 938 Marlborough, MA 01752 617-997-3602 Marilyn Kucharski 10-03 markayski@gmail.com 38 Decatur Lane Wayland, MA 01778 508-358-4001 508-330-7418 Clarence Landry 04-17 14 Ridgefield Road Wayland, MA 01778 508-745-9057

Melissa Nassiff 12-15 mnassiff@gmail.com 80 Gregory Road Framingham, MA 01701 508-877-7483 508-843-6789

Lorraine Oakes 06-03 lyoakes@gmail.com 145 Mill St. Apt 330 Natick, MA 01760 508-545-0556 508-655-3185 Carol O'Neill 03-10 caroloneill228@gmail.com 228 Maple Street Framingham, MA 01702 508-872-6738 508-309-0761 Judy Orloff 11-18 judyorloff@comcast.net 142 Glezen Lane Wayland, MA 01778 413-549-4108

Natalie Oxman 12-21 noxman@rcn.com 23 Russell Circle Natick, MA 01760 508-653-1476 Rowena Palmer 07-19 info@violettadesign.com 171 Virginia Road Waltham, MA 02453 781-899-6681