Tarentaal residents sing to a new tune

In his younger years, Bernie was a semi-professional pianist and Shirley was his vocalist.

Rand Aid’s Tarentaal Retirement Village’s newly-introduced sing-a-longs got off to a rousing start in September, with well-known Maureen Donne leading the singing.

In her day, Maureen sang with the Ray Ellington quartet in England, as well as with Woody Herman in America.

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Master of ceremony on the day was Tarentaal resident John Harvey, with Bernie and Shirley Schweitzer responsible for the music and songs.

In his younger years, Bernie was a semi-professional pianist and Shirley was his vocalist.

They have been married for 66 years.

“It proved to be an afternoon of song and laughter and we hope to have many more in the future,” said Harvey.

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