This is the final posting on this blogspot. To those who may have looked in at some time or other, "Thank You." I'm disappointed and sorry that it did not create more interest.
This blogspot with the photographs will be available for viewing, perhaps until the end of December 2009, at which time it will be removed. Comments may still be added by clicking on "Comments" below.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Welcome to our new site
This is the beginning of a new blogspot for the Westmoor L.I.F.E Music Makers (formerly the Siouxland Music Makers for Life). We hope that you will enjoy this site and find it useful in your Lowrey organ lessons.
This site is intended for use by ALL students and by anyone else who is interested in the Lowrey organ. It's not required, but you are welcome to become a member of the LIFE group at any time.
Need help getting started?
If you are just going to read the posts, you don't need to do anything. However, if you want to write, you may wish to read the instructions contained in the Comments section.
This site is intended for use by ALL students and by anyone else who is interested in the Lowrey organ. It's not required, but you are welcome to become a member of the LIFE group at any time.
Need help getting started?
If you are just going to read the posts, you don't need to do anything. However, if you want to write, you may wish to read the instructions contained in the Comments section.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Minutes - June 20, 2009
LIFE Meeting - June 20, 2009
Our name is WESTMOOR LIFE MUSIC MAKERS and our special
Concert room is MAGIC MEMORIES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.
Our LIFE meeting was called Best Friends Day and was held at Julie Slumskie's home. The day was perfect. We had a wonderful meal and we ate out on the deck overlooking a beautiful yard. There were 21 present counting friends. A prize was given to the oldest, Floyd Wiebelhaus, and the youngest who was Taylor Headrick. Julie had a photographer present who took pictures of best friends. We enjoyed seeing Art's collection of antique cars. Thank you, Julie, for having us in your home. We also played a best friend game.
We discussed electing officers at our next meeting. We welcome our visitors and introduced them. Also we welcome two new members, June Albers and LaVerna Jacobsma, into our membership.
Events coming up:
We have approached Bill as a possible future meeting. Chuck and Lyla will be going to HOH and we are hoping she will present a report on the workshops, etc. Mavis also had volunteered to do a meeting on Name That Tune. We appreciate any ideas.
July 14th - Outreach at Covington Heights.
July 30th - Dance at Active Generations. It is a fund-raising event for the Center for Active Generations. Dance is sponsored by Westmoor Music, Westmoor LIFE Music Makers, and North Spring. North Spring is music by Art and Bill from Westmoor Music. Volunteer help will be the Westmoor LIFE Music Makers. Sign up sheets are available on the table. Time is 7:00pm - 9:00pm. This is part of the Take 5 and Grow It campaign put on by the Center.
We discussed the $5.00 dues that each member contributes when joining that stays with our club and is used for miscellaneous expenses.
Report by Shirley Headrick
Our name is WESTMOOR LIFE MUSIC MAKERS and our special
Concert room is MAGIC MEMORIES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.
Our LIFE meeting was called Best Friends Day and was held at Julie Slumskie's home. The day was perfect. We had a wonderful meal and we ate out on the deck overlooking a beautiful yard. There were 21 present counting friends. A prize was given to the oldest, Floyd Wiebelhaus, and the youngest who was Taylor Headrick. Julie had a photographer present who took pictures of best friends. We enjoyed seeing Art's collection of antique cars. Thank you, Julie, for having us in your home. We also played a best friend game.
We discussed electing officers at our next meeting. We welcome our visitors and introduced them. Also we welcome two new members, June Albers and LaVerna Jacobsma, into our membership.
Events coming up:
We have approached Bill as a possible future meeting. Chuck and Lyla will be going to HOH and we are hoping she will present a report on the workshops, etc. Mavis also had volunteered to do a meeting on Name That Tune. We appreciate any ideas.
July 14th - Outreach at Covington Heights.
July 30th - Dance at Active Generations. It is a fund-raising event for the Center for Active Generations. Dance is sponsored by Westmoor Music, Westmoor LIFE Music Makers, and North Spring. North Spring is music by Art and Bill from Westmoor Music. Volunteer help will be the Westmoor LIFE Music Makers. Sign up sheets are available on the table. Time is 7:00pm - 9:00pm. This is part of the Take 5 and Grow It campaign put on by the Center.
We discussed the $5.00 dues that each member contributes when joining that stays with our club and is used for miscellaneous expenses.
Report by Shirley Headrick
Monday, June 8, 2009
Minutes - May 20, 2009
LIFE Meeting May 20, 2009
Our new name is WESTMOOR LIFE MUSIC MAKERS
Our room is MAGIC MEMORIES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Our LIFE Meeting was held at the Royal Fork with 11 members
present. The food was very good and of course we were stuffed,
and it was enjoyed by everyone.
Events coming up:
June 3rd- Prairie Creek Lodge –Sing along
June 13th-Best Friend Party at Julie Slumskie’s home.
June 23rd- Inn at Westport- Sing along
June 22nd – 25th HOH
New Quick Start lessons were started with 5-7 students starting.
We received the Radio clip from Results Radio in regards to
Landscape Gardens outreach. Under press mention each member
of our LIFE group can claim 1,000 points. May's double points
were for perfect attendance- 2,000 points. Press mention for June is double points.
LIFE dues are coming up in June and if yours are due you will
receive a reminder in the mail.
Reminder: It is time to elect new officers for others to get more
involved with the LIFE duties.
Marlys Balk: reporting
SAH
Our new name is WESTMOOR LIFE MUSIC MAKERS
Our room is MAGIC MEMORIES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Our LIFE Meeting was held at the Royal Fork with 11 members
present. The food was very good and of course we were stuffed,
and it was enjoyed by everyone.
Events coming up:
June 3rd- Prairie Creek Lodge –Sing along
June 13th-Best Friend Party at Julie Slumskie’s home.
June 23rd- Inn at Westport- Sing along
June 22nd – 25th HOH
New Quick Start lessons were started with 5-7 students starting.
We received the Radio clip from Results Radio in regards to
Landscape Gardens outreach. Under press mention each member
of our LIFE group can claim 1,000 points. May's double points
were for perfect attendance- 2,000 points. Press mention for June is double points.
LIFE dues are coming up in June and if yours are due you will
receive a reminder in the mail.
Reminder: It is time to elect new officers for others to get more
involved with the LIFE duties.
Marlys Balk: reporting
SAH
Monday, April 20, 2009
Minutes - April 20, 2009
We have chosen our new name and are now officially the Westmoor L.I.F.E. Music Makers.
Darrell played at our monthly meeting and took us on a trip around the U.S. We covered a lot of territory.
We are playing outreaches like mad -- if anyone needs GOOD free entertainment, let us know. HAVE ORGAN - WILL TRAVEL. If you have been thinking of joining us, please check our group out. We have lots of fun and earn some really nice perks from Lowrey.
Upcoming Events include:
April 30 - HyVee on 26th and Marion Road, from 8:30 - 10:00am
April 30 - Sertoma at Ramkota Inn, from 3:00 - 5:30pm
May 1 - HyVee on 26th and Marion Road, from 8:30 - 10:00am
May 2 - Landscape Gardens Expo, pending
May 7 - Center for Active Generations Expo, from 9:00am - 3:00pm
May 14 - Outreach at Myra and Frances' apartment, from 2:30 - 3:30pm
May 18 - Graduation, at 12:30pm
May 20 - LIFE meeting, Royal Fork restaurant (senior buffet is $7.49 per person; drinks are $.99)
June 20 - LIFE meeting at Slumski's house, a Best Friend Party. Invite your best friend for fun.
Darrell played at our monthly meeting and took us on a trip around the U.S. We covered a lot of territory.
We are playing outreaches like mad -- if anyone needs GOOD free entertainment, let us know. HAVE ORGAN - WILL TRAVEL. If you have been thinking of joining us, please check our group out. We have lots of fun and earn some really nice perks from Lowrey.
Upcoming Events include:
April 30 - HyVee on 26th and Marion Road, from 8:30 - 10:00am
April 30 - Sertoma at Ramkota Inn, from 3:00 - 5:30pm
May 1 - HyVee on 26th and Marion Road, from 8:30 - 10:00am
May 2 - Landscape Gardens Expo, pending
May 7 - Center for Active Generations Expo, from 9:00am - 3:00pm
May 14 - Outreach at Myra and Frances' apartment, from 2:30 - 3:30pm
May 18 - Graduation, at 12:30pm
May 20 - LIFE meeting, Royal Fork restaurant (senior buffet is $7.49 per person; drinks are $.99)
June 20 - LIFE meeting at Slumski's house, a Best Friend Party. Invite your best friend for fun.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Minutes - March 16, 2009
LIFE Meeting March 16, 2009
Members present-14
Meeting was held at Chuck and Lyla Hillstroms home. Lyla
explained some of the features of the Prestige Organ and played
for us. Several of us played while the others enjoyed lunch.
Thanks again to Chuck and Lyla for having the meeting in their
home.
We will be changing our name for the group which will be
WESTMOOR LIFE MUSIC MAKERS..
Events coming up:
April 6th.
12:30 4 week party. Bring Donation for the Food Bank.
April 20th.
Darrell Schultz will present a concert at 1PM
April 24th, April 30th, and May 1st
Outreach 8:30 AM to 10AM on each of the above dates
HyVee on 26th and Marion Rd.
April 30th
Outreach 3PM to 5PM Seratoma Convention at the Ramkota
Playing will be during registration
May 2nd
Pending arrangements- Landscape Gardens 10AM to 4PM
May 7th
Outreach at Active Generations-Active Living Expo
June: Starts the new year for LIFE
Next Meeting will be April 20th
Report by Marlys Balk /SH
Members present-14
Meeting was held at Chuck and Lyla Hillstroms home. Lyla
explained some of the features of the Prestige Organ and played
for us. Several of us played while the others enjoyed lunch.
Thanks again to Chuck and Lyla for having the meeting in their
home.
We will be changing our name for the group which will be
WESTMOOR LIFE MUSIC MAKERS..
Events coming up:
April 6th.
12:30 4 week party. Bring Donation for the Food Bank.
April 20th.
Darrell Schultz will present a concert at 1PM
April 24th, April 30th, and May 1st
Outreach 8:30 AM to 10AM on each of the above dates
HyVee on 26th and Marion Rd.
April 30th
Outreach 3PM to 5PM Seratoma Convention at the Ramkota
Playing will be during registration
May 2nd
Pending arrangements- Landscape Gardens 10AM to 4PM
May 7th
Outreach at Active Generations-Active Living Expo
June: Starts the new year for LIFE
Next Meeting will be April 20th
Report by Marlys Balk /SH
Monday, February 16, 2009
Minutes - February 16, 2009
LIFE Meeting - February 16, 2009
Art Slumskie is giving a concert starting at 1:00pm. All class members are invited. He will be singing and playing the Lowrey organ.
On February 18, Paul Shaub will showcase the Holiday Classic at 11:00am; and then he will give a concert at 2:00pm. He is a guest artist from the Lowrey Company. Everyone is invited.
Julie Slumskie and Marge Brady -- we welcome them into our LIFE group.
New events coming up:
March: Still planning for this month.
April: Stephen will be presenting a concert.
May: Planning to meet at the Royal Fork for lunch.
June: Will start the New Year for LIFE.
We had a discussion about a name change for our group, and would like input as to ideas.
Shirley Headrick reporting.
Art Slumskie is giving a concert starting at 1:00pm. All class members are invited. He will be singing and playing the Lowrey organ.
On February 18, Paul Shaub will showcase the Holiday Classic at 11:00am; and then he will give a concert at 2:00pm. He is a guest artist from the Lowrey Company. Everyone is invited.
Julie Slumskie and Marge Brady -- we welcome them into our LIFE group.
New events coming up:
March: Still planning for this month.
April: Stephen will be presenting a concert.
May: Planning to meet at the Royal Fork for lunch.
June: Will start the New Year for LIFE.
We had a discussion about a name change for our group, and would like input as to ideas.
Shirley Headrick reporting.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Minutes - January 19, 2009
LIFE Meeting - January 19, 2009
Member Presents - 8
The half-way party is to be held January 26, 2009 at 12:30pm. Barbeque and chips will be supplied by Westmoor Music. Music students are to bring other food.
It was discussed to bring food for the Food Pantry and we can use volunteer activity and receive 500 points.
2009 National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans is February 8-14. Valentines for Veterans is our way of thanking them for the sacrifices they have made on our behalf.
January was double points for Help sessions.
Our February LIFE meeting will be February 16. Others may attend as we have asked Art to play and sing for us at 1:00pm
Stephen explained to the group about where we may check about who joined the Quick Start program and who signed them up.
Report by Marlys Balk.
Member Presents - 8
The half-way party is to be held January 26, 2009 at 12:30pm. Barbeque and chips will be supplied by Westmoor Music. Music students are to bring other food.
It was discussed to bring food for the Food Pantry and we can use volunteer activity and receive 500 points.
2009 National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans is February 8-14. Valentines for Veterans is our way of thanking them for the sacrifices they have made on our behalf.
January was double points for Help sessions.
Our February LIFE meeting will be February 16. Others may attend as we have asked Art to play and sing for us at 1:00pm
Stephen explained to the group about where we may check about who joined the Quick Start program and who signed them up.
Report by Marlys Balk.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
LIFE group is playing and having fun
Shirley Headrick reports that they had a good time at their LIFE meeting. Mavis Christenson joined the class and LIFE. They all played a favorite song. Shirley had playing cards with numbers 1 - 11; everyone chose a card and they played in that order. Everyone seemed to enjoy it.
With graduation in December, they voted to skip the LIFE meeting in December and start up again in January. They did not get a spot playing at the Angel tree in the Empire Mall as they had thought they would. They played at Younkers on November 19th, and will again on December 3rd and on the 17th. Marlys Balk and Sally Linton talked with JC Penney's and may get a date to play at their store.
At the half-party, Stephen had a Family Feud game. The group split in half and played it. It was a really fun time.
With graduation in December, they voted to skip the LIFE meeting in December and start up again in January. They did not get a spot playing at the Angel tree in the Empire Mall as they had thought they would. They played at Younkers on November 19th, and will again on December 3rd and on the 17th. Marlys Balk and Sally Linton talked with JC Penney's and may get a date to play at their store.
At the half-party, Stephen had a Family Feud game. The group split in half and played it. It was a really fun time.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Minutes - November 17, 2008
LIFE Meeting - November 17, 2008
Mavis Christensen is a new member and we welome her to our LIFE group.
A reminder to all that wanted rewards back before Christmas to send your points in before November 17th.
The food pantry charity is continuing.
There is a Lowrey contest from November 1st to April 1st and the top 25 members will have their entry to the Home Organ Holiday paid by Lowrey. Included will be the registration fee for one room. You may bring a friend or spouse but they will need to pay for their own registration. This does not include transportation, tours, or meals outside of those provided by HOH. You must have brought at least eight new peole to the quick start classes and when they complete their lessons you will put 2009 contest next to their name and the dealer must sign it. The more you sign up the better chance you will have.
Marlys made the motion to have a suggestion box and Lois made the second. Stephen said that the Quick Start class starts today at 5:00pm, November 17th. The vote was taken and it was decided not to meet in December. There were 12 present today.
All members played a favorite song today.
Reported by Shirley Headrick.
Mavis Christensen is a new member and we welome her to our LIFE group.
A reminder to all that wanted rewards back before Christmas to send your points in before November 17th.
The food pantry charity is continuing.
There is a Lowrey contest from November 1st to April 1st and the top 25 members will have their entry to the Home Organ Holiday paid by Lowrey. Included will be the registration fee for one room. You may bring a friend or spouse but they will need to pay for their own registration. This does not include transportation, tours, or meals outside of those provided by HOH. You must have brought at least eight new peole to the quick start classes and when they complete their lessons you will put 2009 contest next to their name and the dealer must sign it. The more you sign up the better chance you will have.
Marlys made the motion to have a suggestion box and Lois made the second. Stephen said that the Quick Start class starts today at 5:00pm, November 17th. The vote was taken and it was decided not to meet in December. There were 12 present today.
All members played a favorite song today.
Reported by Shirley Headrick.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Should I close up shop?
An end to this blogspot has been considered due to an apparent lack of interest. Since installing the Hit Counter, however, I think there are some looking in even though they are not leaving a message. I still believe it has great potential and value.
This blogspot will not be deleted from the website though; and any photos I receive will be available for viewing on:
This blogspot will not be deleted from the website though; and any photos I receive will be available for viewing on:
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
New Blogs: June - December 2008
This blogspot is being maintained in an effort to keep we students of the Lowrey Organ in communication with one another. We all share a common interest -- that of playing the organ, or trying our best to do so. With the closing of the organ department at Schmitt Music, it is likely that there will be times that we may need some help or encouragement from other former student classmates of ours.
And, besides, we'd like to continue to know what's going on in your life. We're still one big family.
You may start a new conversation in this area and write whatever may be on your mind. I have opened the site to anonymous, which means you do not need a Google account to blog. Click on "comments", write your message, select the button "Anonymous", and then publish. If you use this method, I would appreciate it if you would sign your name, or give some indication of who you might be. Thank you.
P.S. I would still prefer you open a Google account; then we can learn more about you in your profile.
And, besides, we'd like to continue to know what's going on in your life. We're still one big family.
You may start a new conversation in this area and write whatever may be on your mind. I have opened the site to anonymous, which means you do not need a Google account to blog. Click on "comments", write your message, select the button "Anonymous", and then publish. If you use this method, I would appreciate it if you would sign your name, or give some indication of who you might be. Thank you.
P.S. I would still prefer you open a Google account; then we can learn more about you in your profile.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Blogs: January - May 2008
Open the Comments box, either to read or to write your blogs during JANUARY - MAY 2008.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Calendar Of Events
The Siouxland Music Makers For LIFE group is scheduled to meet the second Friday of each month. The program, time and date varies so keep checking for the latest information.
Saturday, December 8, 2007
"In Memoriam"
It is always sad to lose someone close to you. Over the years, our Lowrey group at Schmitt Music has become as a family, and losing a friend who shares many of the same interests as yourself is especially a sad moment.
Lillian Wass passed away December 22, 2007 at Scottsdale, AZ. She and husband Milton spent time between Beresford and Arizona. They owned a Royale organ at each location, and in later years when her eyesight was failing, she found comfort at either home playing on the organ.
An earlier loss this month was Pat Dysthe who lost her battle with cancer on December 6, 2007. Pat was a gracious lady who loved life, music, and dancing. She was an instructor for the line dance group at the Center for Active Generations for many years.
They, and others that we remember as friends and Lowrey organ students that have passed on in recent years include the following. Please let me know if you remember others.
Lillian M. Wass (12/22/2007)
Patricia Dysthe (12/6/2007)
Norma Bray (9/16/2007)
Donald Olson (4/17/2007)
Norma Kuhlman (12/3/2006)
Marian I. Meyer (11/28/2006)
Warren W. Morse (5/26/2005)
Dale Steele (5/23/2004)
Victor Seiler (12/12/2001)
George Colwill
Louise Stout
Sunday, December 2, 2007
'Tis The Season To Be Jolly!!!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
From The Archives
Pages from our original website, which was prepared on Yahoo Geocities, have been copied and are included in the Comments on this posting.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Events Of The Past
23 November 2007 - LIFE Meeting at Schmitt Music. Potluck at 11:30am. Bring leftovers from your Thanksgiving Dinner. Jay Tripp from Schmitt Music in Minneapolis will perform at 12:00 noon.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Booooooooo. We're just getting started here, and we are going to have a lot of fun. Welcome to our Lowrey organ music blogspot. This is our grand opening!!!!
Monday, October 29, 2007
Photographs
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Lake on the Ozarks - 2004
Front: Mavis Christensen, Marge Brady, Clara Yeoman
, Lois Johnsrud, Geri Ruud, Lyla Hillstrom, Pat Dysthe, Darla Ostheimer. Back: Ken Klinger, Glenn Johnson, Selmer Johnsrud, Roy Ruud, Chuck Hillstrom, Bill Godwin.
, Lois Johnsrud, Geri Ruud, Lyla Hillstrom, Pat Dysthe, Darla Ostheimer. Back: Ken Klinger, Glenn Johnson, Selmer Johnsrud, Roy Ruud, Chuck Hillstrom, Bill Godwin.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Friday, October 19, 2007
Lake of the Ozarks, 2006 - #1
Lake of the Ozarks, September 2006 - Darla Ostheimer, Lyla Hillstrom, Lois Johnsrud, Dorothea Pronty standing. Don Olson, Chuck Hillstrom, Selmer Johnsrud, and Dave Pronty seated.
Lake of the Ozarks, 2006 - #2
Top: Lois and Selmer Johnsrud, Shirley and Don Olson Bottom: Dave and Dorothea Pronty, Geri and Roy Ruud.
Craguns Resort - 2001
Schmitt Music trip to Cragun's Resort, Brainerd, Minnesota, from 19-21 October 2001.Phyllis Breuer and Beverly Sievert
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Music on the Lake 2005 - #1
Music On The Lake 2005, from October 10-13, 2005, at the Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, Missouri
4th row: Dennis Awe, Darla Ostheimer, Chuck Hillstrom, Ryan Gudbrandson, Les Tieszen, Jim Wieda.
3rd row: Lyla Hillstrom, Mary Tieszen, Marlys Balk, Orriette Cassell.
2nd row: Glenn Johnson, Norman Kuhlman, Rex Peterson, Beverly Sievert, Warren Heyer, Don Olson.
lst row: Norma Kuhlman, Myra Isenrood, Frances Wentzel, Edna Jensen, Jennie Heyer, Shirley Olson.
3rd row: Lyla Hillstrom, Mary Tieszen, Marlys Balk, Orriette Cassell.
2nd row: Glenn Johnson, Norman Kuhlman, Rex Peterson, Beverly Sievert, Warren Heyer, Don Olson.
lst row: Norma Kuhlman, Myra Isenrood, Frances Wentzel, Edna Jensen, Jennie Heyer, Shirley Olson.
Music on the Lake 2005 - #2
On left: Darla Ostheimer with Chuck and Lyla Hillstrom, proud owners of the Grand Royale.
Below: Bev Sievert, Orriette Cassell, and Marlys Balk
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