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Greetings from Singing Heart to Heart!

Here's what you'll find in this month's edition of Notes from the Heart: Have you visited the Young at Heart Music website recently?
Check out our new Resources Page where you can find links to informative articles, product and service recommendations, free music downloads with activity suggestions and more!

Happy Father's Day!
Mary Sue

PS. Welcome to all our new subscribers from the 2015 Senior Expo and Business After Hours! 

Dad's Can Change

A Tribute to My Father

My dad was not the guy who played with you in the back yard. His playground was the golf course, a game I never really “took to”. My mom, who passed away 25 years ago, was my best friend and confidant. Dad was more likely to say “This too shall pass.” Or “We’ll get it handled.” Years ago I didn’t really want to hear that and I know he would agree with my assessment that we often butted heads. If you had told me then that my dad would become my best friend and confidant, I would have said “In your dreams.”
 
But things change. During my mother’s long illness we spent a lot of time together and I saw a side of him I had never seen before as he nurtured and lovingly cared for her every need. When my son was born, during my mom’s last month of life, my dad bonded with him in a way I am sure he never did with either my brother or I when we were little.  Don’t get me wrong – he didn’t’ change diapers – but still. They formed a relationship that thrives to this day.
 
Fast forward about 20 years, to a time when my world came apart at the seams. Somehow without me even telling him, my dad knew something was wrong and stepped in to offer me the unconditional love and support I desparately needed. Along with that he threw in some great advice and even some financial support. But the most important thing he did was listen to me and let me talk and talk and talk. He always had time and was relentless in his follow up to make sure I was OK
 
Life has settled down for me but Dad’s support and interest in my life continues to this day. My brother Clark reports the same.
 
Clark and I were lucky to have a strong, loving mom when we were growing up. She raised us up. And after she was gone, our dad stepped in. She would be so proud of him. And I could not love him more. Happy Fathers Day Dad!
Parade of Senior Homes

Join the Alliance for Senior Housing and board the bus on Fri. June 26th from 9am-2pm. and tour area senior housing complexes, including independent living, assisted living and skilled rehab. Whether you're curious or seriously planning for your future, this is the way to start out! You'll gain info on amenities, cost and funding options while eating good food, having fun and winning door prizes. This tour is free but you must register by calling the TC Senior Center at 231-922-4911. Board the bus at the TC Senior Center. For more information email connie@AllianceforSeniorHousing.com.
 

     
Sunday, June 20th

AC Paw is celebrating a major milestone - their 20th birthday on 
Sunday, June 20th! In honor of that they 
are hosting a family-friendly and pet-friendly day of celebration. There will be music, (including yours truly playing at 2:00pm as well as The Accidentals and others) food, family games, dog agility and flyball show, a $20 microchip clinic, a classic car show, a 5k run/walk, a craft show, a vendor marketplace, and pet adoptions.

Entry to the event is just $5 for those over the age of 8 (7 and under get in free). All profits from the event will go to helping AC PAW continue to save lives.
 
The celebration runs from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sunday, June 20th, at Timber Ridge RV and Recreation Resort located at 4050 Hammond Rd. E. Traverse City, MI.
 
See you there!
Click here for a printable version of this newsletter!
Save the Date!

Mary Sue will be back
singing and playing with the little ones at

The Little Fleet
448 E. Front Street
Traverse City, Michigan
on Monday, July 13th at 4:30 pm
Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies
from Sarah Newcomb
(makes about 4 dozen)
  •  1 cup butter
  •  1 cup packed brown sugar
  •  ½ cup granulated white sugar
  •  2 eggs
  •  2 tsp vanilla
  •  2 ¾ cup all purpose flour
  •  1 tsp baking soda
  •  ½ tsp salt
  •  5-7 oz EACH of coarsely chopped dark or semisweet, white and milk chocolates or chips (one cup of each type)
Instructions:
Lightly grease 2 baking sheets or line with parchment paper, set aside.
In bowl, beat butter until fluffy, beat in brown and white sugars until smooth. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine flour, soda and salt; mix into butter mixture in 3 additions.
Stir in all the chopped chocolate or chips. Drop by rounded tablespoons about 2 ½ inches apart on prepared cookie sheet. 
“Songs You Know By Heart”: 18 favorite songs from the Young at Heart Music Program. Classics such as You Are My Sunshine, I Got Rhythm, Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree, My Wild Irish Rose, Let Me Call You Sweetheart and many more. Listen or sing along!

“Ms. Tiyi’s Garden”: Original and traditional songs and stories sure to please young children AND their parents. Action songs to move to, story songs to act out, silly songs to laugh with and Ms. Tiyi's original story and song with an important message "Sticks and stones may break your bones but words can break your heart." Appropriate for children 10 and under.

Click on CD image to redirect to the Young At Heart Music website store to make your purchase!
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Mary Sue Wilkinson is the founder of Singing Heart to HeartTM  and the Young at Heart Music Program. She is a career educator and professional musician. And she loves to sing! Her flagship program, Young at Heart Music, is devoted to bringing the joy of music and singing to seniors with decades of life experiences and memories tied to music. Mary Sue is available as a speaker sharing her expertise about the power of music to awaken memories and bring joy. Together with Tiyi Schippers, Mary Sue also provides music experiences for young children and trainingfor early childhood educators.
Contact Info:
www.youngatheartmusic.com
marysue@youngatheartmusic.com
Phone:  231.233.2948
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