Word has gotten around that a handful of folks in their 70s and 80s are surprising people at their doorsteps by singing upbeat songs
A bunch of singing seniors with a few favorite songs are set on lifting spirits around their neighborhoods.Word has gotten around that a handful of folks in their 70s and 80s are surprising people on their doorsteps with heartfelt renditions of “You Are My Sunshine” and other upbeat tunes.It’s their antidote to bad news and sad times. The routine starts with a knock on the door and if someone is home, the singing begins. They visit folks who are alone, sick or just plain downhearted.
“During the first year, we were visiting a lot of people who were isolated because of the pandemic. However, even as the impact of COVID waned, we realized that a bit of kindness shared with others is a welcome gift at any time,” said Ummel, who spearheaded the effort in May 2020. The Maskquerade Brigade stops at a home in Carlsbad during the pandemic. From left: Joan Fehlen, Sophia Bouvier, Marty Ummel, Babs Carter and June Duet.Denise Ford, a Carlsbad woman who got a visit while recovering from surgery, wrote, “What a joyous surprise to see the group as I opened the front door. A living Get Well Card with gifts and good wishes. I will never forget this day.”
“It was the middle of the pandemic when we started and we needed some cheering up for Marty and for ourselves,” Carter said.
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