Next UPC Session on Thursday, May 2nd
in the
Grand Canyon Theater 
Everglades R.C.
The Villages, Fl.

 Safe Travels for our Seasonal Members who are leaving us...and we'll keep a seat for you.

Dropbox:   To download the free version of Dropbox for your electronic device, navigate your browser to:  HTTPS://WWW.DROPBOX.COM/BASIC

Usual Session Schedule

  • 12:30 PM- Set Up, Classes, Loaner Uke Tuners, Sound System
  • 12:45 PM- First Step and Next Step Classes
  • 1:45 PM- Doors open, song sign ups
  • 2:00 PM- Open Sing (1 Hour)

May, 2024 Schedule

  • May 2nd- Regular Session
  • May 9th -Rocky Mtn Art Room
  • May 16th -Regular Session
  • May 23rd -Regular Session
  • May 30th - Regular Session

2024 UPC Dark Days
Thursday 8/15/24
Thursday 11/28/24

10/26 Halloween Revue

4/25 Session in Review
- In the Grand Canyon Theater

A Special Thank You to all our members who assisted us during the 4/18 Session:
Set Up: Maurice, Dennis and Ray.
Classes:
First Step: Claire, Darry and Ray,
Next Step: Tim
Baritone: With Cody in June
Projector: Linda and Jean
Bass: John and Jean
Maestro: Dennis
Emcee: Cody
Sound: JB
All our Singers. Great job by all our singers.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

-Dennis announced sign ups for the Small Groups performance on Wed., 5/1 at Hearthstone Assisted Living.

-Cody's Baritone Class returns in June

-Tim announced the Enrichment Academy's Ukulele In The Villages: Next Step course begins on May 22nd. Join Carol, Robin, Catherine and Tim for a six session course on taking the next steps on your ukulele. Wednesdays, 1 PM - 2:30 PM. Sign up at the Enrichment Academy's Page at theenrichmentacademy.com

-Camp Villages projected dates, info: Lake Miona RC, Start 9 or 10 AM on Tuesdays, June 11th, July 2nd and Tuesday July 23rd.

-UPC Kitty New speaker system sounded great...Thank You ....your contributions to the UPC Kitty made that possible.

-Debbie announced the Tri-County Women's Veterans are sponsoring a Murder in Maui event on June 1st and 2nd, 6:30 PM at the American Legion, Post 18, in Wildwood. $25 per person. See Debbie for details.

-Supporting our Members as they perform at various venues.  Details at:
Go to
 "HOME," "EVENTS," "PERFORMANCES By MEMBERS"

-Song Books
Darry has SOLD OUT of UPC Song Books($15.)  but  Amendments (new songs(($2.)) are available.

-We Have completed soliciting new song materials for our UPC Library to be available on our Weekly Play Lists/Song Book and DropBox.

-The Ukulele Cafe is now open at 1 PM, on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at the Laurel Manor RC. Stop by and strum and sing with your friends or some new friends. Projected materials, Books and Dropbox.

-Support other ukulele friendly clubs......see  list below.

-Performance Group Schedule  click here to go to the Performance Group page

Dennis is starting the sign up lists for our next two Performances,

2024 Recap of UPC Performance Group Shows

  • Sat., 1/4 at the Coconut Cove RC
  • Tues., 1/9 at the Coconut Cove RC
  • Thurs., 1/18 at the Alzheimer's Support Group at the UMC in Lady Lake
  • Sun.,2/4, 6:45 PM in the
    Coconut Cove RC for Alexa Villas 
  • Wed., 2/7 at 11 AM in the Hearthstone Asst. Living Facility, Oxford.(Small Group)
  • Mon., 2/19 for the Mission Oaks Assisted Living (Small Group.
  • Wed., 2/21 at 6 PM n the Hibiscus RC for Westchester Way SC.
  • Thurs., 2/29 for the Alzheimer's Group at the UMC.
  • Wed., 3/6, for BMW Club in the Bradenton RC 
  • Mon., 3/18 for the Connecticut Club at Bridgeport RC

UPC Small Performance Group Performances at Residence Facilities: See Our 2024 Lists

2024 UPC MEMBER CREDITS

The UPC is very proud of our members who participate in recognized performances with the UPC Performance Group and with other clubs.  Please let us know if you participated in a recent performance....so we can put you in our “CREDITS” Section.

  • Mark, John, Sue, Kate, Robin and Wayne solo with Sparkey’s Strummers during their weekly practice sessions at the Savannah Recreation Center every Thursday at 9 AM.
  • Mark, known as “MrBluSkies,” is available for appearances at private parties and other entertainment venues. Contact him or go to his website at www.mrbluskies.com.
  • Cody performs with "The British Invasion" and "Rewind."
  • Glenn and Cody perform with the band "Rewind."

Village Ukulele Clubs

Many of the Ukulele Friendly Clubs are open. Please check with the Recreation News for further information.

  • Peace, Love & Ukulele Club– 1st, 2nd& 3rdMonday @ 10:30 Am @ Laurel Manor RC
  • Ukulele Cafe– 1st, 2nd& 4th Mondays @ 1:30 PM @ Laurel Manor RC
  • Folk Singing–Monday @ 7:00 PM @ Lake Miona RC
  • “Hummers and Strummers”- Tues., @ 10:00 Am in the Cape Hatteras Room at the Bridgeport RC
  • “Mike Ryan's Banjolele Strings Club”-Tues., @ 12:00 Noon at the O’Dell RC
  • Villages Ukulele Club - Tues., @ 4:00 PM at Chula Vista RC
  • UKULELE PLAYERS CLUB –Thurs. @ 12:50  in the Grand Canyon Theater, at the Everglades RC
  • “Strum for Fun Club”,  Thurs. @ 4:00 PM at the Sterling Heights RC.