GJ SYMPHONY GUILD NOTES

Spring 2019
Lunch Bunch Charles in Charge
Don’t forget about Lunch
Bunch, usually the third
Thursday of the month,
11:30 am at Ocotillo (formerly
the Grille at Redlands Mesa).
It’s a casual get-together for a non-business,
social time. The next Lunch Bunch will be April
18. Watch for emails, especially during the
summer, for later dates. So that Cathy Zippert
can give the restaurant a heads-up, let her
know four days in advance if you’ll be joining us
(245-9215 or cathyzippert@yahoo.com).

Member Note
Long-time member Beth Littleton has moved to
Westminster, Colorado, where her daughter
can better manage her care. Beth would love to
hear from old friends. Send a card or note to
her at Sunrise of Westminster, 10280 Sheridan
Blvd #201, Westminster CO 80020.
Charles displayed the art of levitation during
Tchaikovsky’s “Mozartiana.”
There's not a word yet, for old friends who've
just met.
Maestro Charles Latshaw’s performance as a
Jim Henson, "I'm Going to Go Back There New Dimensions instructor in the fall called for
Someday" an encore. He held “Orchestra Conductors and
What They Do: Demystifying the Maestro” on
Feb. 25. Chances are he’ll be holding more New
Dimensions classes as he has renewed his
contract with the GJ Symphony Orchestra for
When you have something another three years, through June 2022.
you’d like to share—happy news or sad, an
upcoming event, a local “find,” a photo
memory, whatever--please drop a line to the
newsletter editor, Carolyn White at
cswhite60614@yahoo.com or call her at
549-0439.
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Linda Jenks (fifth from left) and other “Cat’s Meow III” performers posed before the Kibble Break
dessert table.
New Member Profiles
We’re always fortunate to have new members
with their enthusiasm and fresh ideas. Secretary
Sandy Peterson has sent out an update to the
directory with contact information for four
Guild members since October. Here is a bit of
information about our two newest members.
Both joined us in February.
Carla Sherrick moved to
Grand Junction in late 2018,
after living 17 years in
Highlands Ranch. Both natives
of Cincinnati, Ohio, Carla and
her husband Tom have
recently retired and are
grateful to begin the next chapter of their lives
in this beautiful area. Carla worked the past 18
years for a Nashville-based healthcare IT
company as the Senior Director of Product
Training, managing a team of software
application trainers, e-learning instructional
designer/developers and technical writers. Her
frequent work-related travel prevented her
from participating regularly in local activities, so
Spring 2019
she now looks forward to having the time to
give back to the community in which she lives.
Carla loves quilting and crafts. She and Tom are
avid RVers who love the outdoors--hiking,
fishing and exploring new places--making Grand
Junction the perfect location for their new
adventures. Both are also avid readers. They
have a deep appreciation of music of all types,
and say they look forward to supporting the
amazing talent here in the Grand Valley.
They are infinitely proud of their three grown
daughters and three beautiful grandchildren,
and treasure time with family and friends.
Pam Bakios has lived half her life in the Aspen
and Snowmass area. She was employed as an
office manager for 20 years at a top real
estate/property management company in
Aspen. She quit her job to move to Grand
Junction to be a caretaker to her mother after
she had suffered a stroke. Pam enjoys tennis,
exercising, snowshoeing and walking, and has
added pickleball to her list. If wine and food can
be considered a sport, she says to add those to
the list as well.
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Pencil in on your calendar these
upcoming Guild and Symphony-
related events other than the
season concerts.
Springfest Luncheon and Fashion Show,
April 13 (wait list only now)
Western Colorado Jazz Orchestra at
Warehouse 2565, May 9
GJ Symphony Golf Tournament at
Redlands Mesa, May 31
Come Together: The Beatles and the
GJSO at Las Colonias, June 8
Tea and Trumpets, June 9
2018 – 2019 GJ Symphony Guild Officers
President – Sheryl Fitzgerald,
243-6006, buttolph@bresnan.net
Vice-President – vacant
Secretary—Sandy Peterson,
(303) 653-1941, sjp.88@outlook.com
Treasurer – Lynne O’Connell,
(510) 798-2527,
lynneoc0131@gmail.com
Events Coordinator – Janet Shaffer,
549-4189,
blueriver20211@outlook.com
Membership Coordinator – Dee
Humfeld, 263-8989,
humfeldbox@juno.com
President Advisor – Barbara Burgeson,
270-9975, burgy4@gmail.com
Board meetings are generally once a month.
If you have something you’d like discussed
at a general meeting, contact Sheryl
Fitzgerald so it can be put on the agenda.
Spring 2019
Dues are cover our fiscal year
July 1 through June 30, and will
be collected starting in April.
For those new members who
join after January 1, their dues
are deferred until the next fiscal year, i.e., she
pays upon joining but does not have to pay
again for the 2019-2020 year.
Please note “Dues” on your $50 check. If you’ve
changed your address, phone or email, please
let Lynne O’Connell or Dee Humfeld know so
that the new directory has your correct contact
information.
If you’d like a Symphony Guild name badge that
affixes to your clothing by a magnet, let Dee
Humfeld know (263-8989). They’re just $10 and
are great to wear at Symphony concerts as well
as our meetings.
Answers to “Beer or Composer”
Germany, founded in 1895.
12. Beer. From the Kulmbacher Brewery in northern
composer born in 1608.
11. Composer. Andreas Hakenberger was a German
founded in 1608.
10. Beer. From the only brewery in Wűrzburg, Germany,
Austrian composer and violinist.
9. Composer. Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf was an
century German composer and organist.
8. Composer. Andreas Hammerschmidt was a 17th
Baroque composer.
7. Composer. Philipp Heinrich was another German
6. Beer. From the world’s largest wheat beer brewery.
German Baroque composer and harpsichordist.
5. Composer. Christoph Graupner was a little known
composer, librettist, writer and theologian.
4. Composer. Gottfried Heinrich Stőlzel was a prolific
3. Beer. The Dutch brewery was founded in 1615.
Baroque composer and organist.
2. Composer. Johann Jakob Froberger was a German
in Bavaria in 1040.
1. Beer. From the oldest brewery in the world, opened
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Fabulous Find Handel’s “Messiah,” April 21, 2:30 pm,

GJHS
Celltheamo Concert, May 11, 4 pm,
CMU’s Love Recital Hall
Best of Student Chamber Ensembles,
May 2, 7:30 pm, Warehouse 2565
Sampson Music Competition, May 14,
4 pm, Love Recital Hall
Downtown Music Festival, May 17 – 19

And looking ahead, the Art Center Guild has

When Sheryl Fitzgerald wanted something
attention-getting for the tables at our January
retreat session, Balloons Plus by Elayne came
up with balloon bouquets in different colors for
each table. See owner and designer Elayne Lyon
at her shop at 2851 ½ North Avenue or check
out her website for ideas—balloonsplusgj.com.
announced the dates and performers for its
Music in the Grapevines concerts. Settle in with
a picnic dinner at Two Rivers Winery before the
7 pm concert. All tickets are $15.
Stray Grass, May 21
Katie Walters and Friends, June 18
The Scones, July 16
Bryan Savage, August 20

Spring Music in Town

“A Little Noon Music” Beer or Composer?
concerts are almost over for
Be ready for Oktoberfest! Test your knowledge
the season. These classical music concerts are
of beer and composers. Answer whether these
held the second Wednesday of the month, at
are beers or composers.
12:15 pm, at the First United Methodist Church,
522 White Ave. Concerts are free, but donations 1. Weihenstephaner Beer or Composer
are welcome. We’ll especially want to take in 2. Froberger Beer or Composer
the May 8 performance with Linda Jenks. 3. Grolsch Beer or Composer
4. Stőlzel Beer or Composer
Finishing the concert season are –
5. Graupner Beer or Composer
Brian Krinke on violin, William Aikens
6. Erdinger Beer or Composer
on oboe and the CMU orchestra,
7. Erlebach Beer or Composer
April 10
Linda Jenks on piano, May 8 8. Hammerschmidt Beer or Composer
9. Dittersdorf Beer or Composer
Other free music events in Grand Junction 10. Wűrzburger Beer or Composer
include - 11. Hakenberger Beer or Composer
“The Crucifixion,” oratorio, April 19, 12. Kulmbucher Beer or Composer
5 and 7 pm, First Presbyterian Church