Glenn Crider of T.R.C. Designs, Inc. will tell us about the art of creating nutcrackers. Glenn began creating nutcrackers in the early 1980’s and four of his designs were custom-made and selected for the U.S. Postal Services 2008 Contemporary Holiday Nutcracker stamps.

 

Bill Young will bring to us this year a somewhat different program called “Did You Know?” The War Between the States has interested many people for many years. Some extraordinary things happened during the four-year conflict that shaped America, and this presentation will bring you fascinating facts and stories that will entertain, surprise, and inspire.

 

Craig Anders has been playing the piano and guitar since he was 12 and, would you believe, he does not read music. He does come from a musical family, and he loves all of the old music.

 

We will hear about the services offered by the Instructive Visiting Nurse Association (IVNA), which has been providing quality, comprehensive healthcare to people in their homes regardless of their ability to pay. Through the generosity and support of local faith communities IVNA is able to ensure that its services are available to all persons. 

 

John’s Trio - John L. Eppes and his trio have been singing together for a number of years and will be presenting various types of music.

 

Frank Carley is making his second appearance at our Leisure Club. Frank began his career at the age of six by studying the accordion and later added drums, keyboard and piano, making himself an accomplished self-supporting musician.  He also performed at Busch Gardens as “King of the Keyboards” and was consistently ranked as one of the top shows of the park.  He will play accordion and piano here.