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On a Positive Note – “Under the Boardwalk”

Taking us to Motown with “Under the Boardwalk”. Yet another hit put together by Director Kathleen and her husband Bill and daughter Emily! This video will shoot you right back with the hair, the dresses, and the dance moves! Even if you aren’t a current member of On a Positive Note chorus, enjoy this video and join us in creating moments of joy right where we are! https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/on-a-positive-note-under-the-boardwalk/

On a Positive Note – “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”

Our next song is “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”! And for those of you who are baseball fans, you may be a little down that Opening Day has come and gone and no games are currently scheduled. But here is a treat for all of you! Even if you aren’t a current member of On a Positive Note chorus, enjoy this video and join us in creating moments of joy right where we are!   https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/on-a-positive-note-take-me-out-to-the-ball-game/

On a Positive Note – Video and Lyrics for “You Are My Sunshine”

“You Are My Sunshine” is up next! Continue to tune in to see what Kathleen and the gang are up to – bringing you videos from the On a Positive Note chorus Spring 2020 song list (and clearly having quite a bit of fun with them too)!     https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/on-a-positive-note-video-and-lyrics-for-you-are-my-sunshine/

On a Positive Note – Video and Lyrics for “If Everybody Had an Ocean / Surfin’ USA”

In keeping with Spring Concert 2020 “practice”, Kathleen, Bill, and Emily bring you yet another entertaining video and lyrics to … Surfin’ USA! Keep tuning in to see what might be next! Even if you aren’t a member of the On a Positive Note chorus, learn and sing along! These songs and videos are sure to make you smile and laugh and you won’t be able to help but join in!   https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/on-a-positive-note-video-and-lyrics-for-if-everybody-had-an-ocean-surfin-usa/

On a Positive Note – Video and Lyrics for “Here Comes the Sun”

Join On a Positive Note in learning songs for Spring 2020 – and here is song #2! If you aren’t a current member of On a Positive Note chorus, you can still laugh and sing along with your loved ones! Join us in creating moments of joy right where you are! https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/on-a-positive-note-video-and-lyrics-for-here-comes-the-sun/

On a Positive Note – Video and Lyrics for “Don’t Fence Me In”

Join On a Positive Note in learning songs for Spring 2020! Director Kathleen Albrecht, along with her husband Bill and daughter Emily, bring you videos of the songs which would be typically rehearsed in-person at the Thompson Center on Lourdes. BUT, since face-to-face time is limited, Kathleen and Susan wanted to bring the music right into your home! Even if you aren’t a current member of On a Positive Note chorus, share in the joy this video is sure to […] https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/on-a-positive-note-video-and-lyrics-for-dont-fence-me-in/

NBC26 Cares Spotlights Caregivers in the Fox Valley

A big thank you to Harriet Redman and Lisa Schneider (on behalf of the Wisconsin Family and Caregiver Support Alliance, along with Respite Care Association of Wisconsin) for assisting Fox Valley Memory Project highlight one important opportunity for caregivers in our community. Also, thank you to Stacy Engebretson and her team for taking the time to speak with caregivers, staff, and participants to create a wonderful story. Click here to see the full story by Stacy Engebretson. https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/nbc26-cares-spotlights-caregivers-in-the-fox-valley/

Join Fox Valley Memory Project at SPARK!

Come along and try something new – SPARK! at the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass! We will meet at the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum on Tuesday, January 14 at 10:30a. Follow the link below for more information and to register for the event. We hope you’ll join in to try something you might not have before – New Year, New Opportunities! SPARK! January ’20 https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/join-fox-valley-memory-project-at-spark/

Holiday Sing-A-Long with On a Positive Note

The On a Positive Note Chorus will sing classic holiday tunes at the Building For Kids SPARK! program. Join them there (100 W College Avenue, Appleton) on Friday, December 20 at 2:00p to sing-a-long and really get into the Christmas spirit! SPARK! https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/holiday-sing-a-long-with-on-a-positive-note/

Join On a Positive Note Chorus for an Afternoon of Musical Exploration!

On a Positive Note, the Jukebox Quartet, and John McFadden and his ukulele come together for an afternoon of music that is sure to have you tapping your toes and singing along! Music-themed artwork from Memory Cafe participants will be proudly displayed to bring sounds and sights together in perfect harmony. We hope to see you there! Please click here for the flyer with full information. When? Saturday, November 9 at 2:00p Where? Thompson Center on Lourdes (2331 E Lourdes […] https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/join-on-a-positive-note-chorus-for-an-afternoon-of-musical-exploration/