playing for the Salvation Army Kettle Fund
December 2009 —
our first winter doing this gig

L-R: Debbie, Judy, John, Sharon, Larry,
Lisette, Robert (hiding)
December 23, 2013 —
a strong wind played havoc with music and stands

14 hardy souls braved the chill air

John, Robert, Gail, Brian

L-R: Robert (alto horn), Lisette (French horn),
Larry (bari sax), Sharon (trombone),
John (alto sax), Judy (clarinet), Debbie (flute)
... but the first donation in the kettle after we started playing was a $50 bill!

Deb, Marg, Doug, Andrea

Alyssa, Dave, Helen, Susan
December 21, 2016 —
The only sunny day of the week.
photos by Hannah MacLeod and Jeff Eagle

Our young guest made
his own paper instrument, with case!

Gail encouraged a young singer

Marg (flute)

Gail (clarinet)

Kathryn (clarinet)

Susan (clarinet)

Brian (trombone)

Vic (euphonium)

Robert (alto horn)

Phil (tuba)
December 21, 2021 —
after a year hiatus during the Covid-19 pandemic
photo by David Warner

L-R: Susan, Marg, Melanie, Andrea, Wes,
Gary, Marli, Mike (conductor) Barb, Ralph