FRIENDSHIP CONNECTION: DINNER CONCERT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHANCEL CHOIR APRIL 7 AT UCCLM

March 19, 2013 (La Mesa)--It all started 30 years ago when a resident of a home for seniors spoke wistfully about the lack of music. His son took the complaint to heart and the Friendship Connection, a group of local singers and musicians, was born. They are still going strong today, performing at convalescent hospitals, senior residences and nursing facilities each Tuesday evening, their songs tapping into the audience’s memories of years gone by with singing along encouraged.

On Sunday, April 7 their music – folk, gospel and oldies as well as more current songs – will fill Friendship Hall at the United Church of Christ of La Mesa (UCCLM) at a fundraiser dinner and concert benefitting the church’s Chancel Choir.

The public is invited. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m.; the concert at 6:15.  A free will offering for the food and the Choir Fund will be taken.   To ensure enough food for all, reservations can be made by calling Patty Bender at 619-463-3385.

UCCLM,  is at 5940 Kelton Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942.  (619-464-1519, www.ucclm.org).