The AAUW members enjoyed immensely the music of “The Church Ladies Music Harmonies” at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. The three ladies who sang were Kati Collins associate pastor, Joan Nelson, secretary, and Mary Louise Stahl, a prior organist, all of the First Presbyterian Church.  Stahl who played the base violin was the daughter of a minister and had been a music teacher in Geary County for many years.  It was awesome to see them using computer tablets to view their music.   The trio had a guitar, a base violin, mandolin, flute, and clarinet with which they accompanied their vocals.

One of the most beautiful songs that they sang was a Celtic song.  The trio was really great with their harmonizing voices. These ladies have been singing together only one year, but what beautiful arrangements they have found for the three voices.  One beautiful song brought out the “Sound of one voice, Sound of voices two, and the Sound of voices three and the Sound of all of us”. “It Wasn’t His Child” was about Joseph learning to love Jesus. He wasn’t his child, He was God’s child. They continued with a remarkable version of “Mary Did You Know?” as well as “This is A Special Love Song”. These Church Ladies Music Harmonies of First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan are a group you will want to have sing for your organization.

After enjoying wonderful Christmas desserts, coffee and punch, the AAUW ladies enjoyed a fun Christmas gift exchange accompanied by a wonderful Christmas story.

The next Manhattan AAUW Branch meeting (note change of location) will be held on January 9, 2017 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1110 College Avenue, at 6:00 pm.  The speaker is Becky Catlin, Director of the Kansas STARBASE Manhattan Academy informing us about “A Kansas STARBASE in Your Hometown”. Persons interested in learning more about AAUW in Manhattan may go to manhattan-ks.aauw.net or email manhattanksaauw@gmail.com.