50 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JULY 2023
We are finally in summer. Now is the time
to cool off with a nice chilled white or rosé
wine. As the temperature goes up, quite a
few of us move from the heavier reds to the
lighter chilled wines. Whatever wine choice
you make to combat the heat, I'm sure it's the
best choice.
For the July meeting, we are excited to bring to you Paolo Wakham
of Classic Wines of California. Classic Wines of California is a
premier adult beverage distributor focused
on servicing retailers and restaurants
throughout California. The company has a
large portfolio of California and international
wines. Paolo is a sales representative for the
company and will be bringing an assortment
of wines that I'm sure will please you.
I'll be looking for you on July 20. See you all then. ~ Gino Domico,
gdomico@gmail.com
Taste d'Vine
Four Seasons Singers
Here is the latest news about our rehearsals. Our start date is Sept.
11 and the time has been changed to 3:15 pm in order to accommodate
the class in the Ballroom before us. Start to show up after 3 pm but be
ready to sing by 3:15 pm. Now it is only two months before rehearsals
begin. Please practice diaphragm breathing. Singing out loud – even
in the shower or with the car radio – is encouraged! See you soon.
If you would like to join the Singers, would like to be included in
my email list, or if you have questions about the Four Seasons Singers,
call (951) 797-3466 or email me at bawasco@dc.rr.com. ~ Barbara
Wasco
Classical Music Club
We are classical music lovers with an interest in sharing our love of, knowledge about, and interest in classical music. We meet on the second
Thursday of each month at 7 pm in The Lodge Theater. We listen to and watch musical selections on the big screen. Each month we focus on a
particular work or several selections of one composer. We also discuss current musical performances in the area. We welcome new members.
Contact Steve Benoff at steve.benoff@verizon.net or (310) 413-4896. ~ Steve Benoff
Handbell Choir
History of Handbells, Part 3. The British devised their own system of ringing tower bells, called change ringing. Instead of one person
playing all the bells from a keyboard, a rope hung from each bell. Each ringer took a rope attached to one of the bells, and pulled it to make
the bell ring - one bell, one rope, one person. The bells were rung in numerical order, from highest to lowest and all the bells had to be rung
before the order could restart. Each order is called a "change," and there are still change ringing societies in many eastern United States cities.
However, change ringing was noisy, and practicing was done in rooms that were not heated or air-conditioned. That led to change ringers
inventing "hand bells" for practice. Even "dumb bells" were tried. These were bells without clappers. Today, it is not unusual to see long-
handled wooden spoons for individual practice
Kathie Sundstrom can be reached at kathryn.buck@comcast.net or (303) 903-6850. ~ Kathie Sundstrom, kathryn.buck@comcast.net,
(303) 903-6850
