YAH Purpose

The Young at Heart Ministry is for Senior Adults (those past retirement age) in the Dayton, Ohio area. We provide times of fellowship and entertainment during our monthly Luncheons. We also provide the opportunity to see interesting places and things around the area during our monthly Day Trips. Once a year (sometimes more frequently) we offer a longer trip to see areas far from Dayton. All of our programs are designed to be honoring to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Monday, March 24, 2014

March Day Trip to Cedarville University

April 14, 2014 we took a group to Cedarville University to a “Bach’s Lunch”. In reality this is a light classical music program during the lunch our in the Recital Hall. This hall is a very special place with excellent acoustics. No amplification equipment is required. You hear exactly what comes from the instruments.  In this case, all of the instruments were brass. These included two Trumpets, French Horn, Trombone, and Tuba. The group is part of the Dayton Philharmonic Symphony and is called Carillon Brass. Their primary focus is in working with school children to promote music appreciation and interest.

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The Carillon Brass (plus Ted’s head)

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Aaron Brant, French Horn – Alan Siebert, Trumpet

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Charles Pagnard, Trumpet – Tim Anderson, Trombone – Tim Northcut, Tuba

Charlie Pagnard leads this group and is the Principal Trumpet in the Symphony. He is also the Pastor of Worship and Music at Washington Heights. Of course, he is also a Senior Professor at Cedarville University. We will hear more from him in a special concert at our May Luncheon program. Charlie is also planning on a European Tour this summer with EuroBrass.

Of course, any Bach’s Lunch would be incomplete without a real BOX LUNCH! So, we had a good number of selections from Dorothy Lane Market!

If you are interested in more about the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance (DPO) including the Opera, Ballet and the Philharmonic Orchestra, just click HERE.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Young@Heart Luncheon–David Harney

We had an outstanding vocal concert today for our Luncheon program by Dave Harney. He is always one of our favorite singers. If I delay using him, I always get someone asking when he will return. We’ve used him every year that I’ve been involved with Young at Heart and many more before. He has a great singing voice and also a fantastic testimony that he is quick to share.

Prior to having Dave sing, we enjoyed piano music for our Prelude time by Fred Scheffler and Nathan Brandt. Listen HERE!

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David shared a very good selection of gospel music along with his stories, and jokes. The music and his stories are truly inspirational while the jokes are entertaining and give most of us a good laugh. As you know, I love a good laugh!

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You can listen to the entire program HERE.  Or, watch one number here on YouTube! http://youtu.be/RCtRe60e180

We also enjoyed a great meal served by Lisa and our volunteers! The tables were set with a St. Patrick’s Day theme.  Ask me about the photo of Nancy and I with the little and big green hats. You won’t see them here!

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