Aberdeen Heights
FEBRUARY 2020
The Aberdeen Heights Choir, directed by and made up of residents from across the campus, perform their Christmas show for residents of The Glen.
Longtime love of music keeps choir director singing The sounds of Christmas filled The Glen during a December performance by the Aberdeen Heights Choir. The lineup included a number of classic choral pieces, including “’Twas the Night before Christmas,” “Candlelight Carol” and an arrangement of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”
‘Santa’s elf’ makes visit to Aberdeen Heights Santa’s Visit to Aberdeen Heights wouldn’t be complete without help from a trusty elf who’s always eager to spread Christmas cheer. “Michelle Santel has always been the elf,” said Lily Landy, administrator at The Glen. “She goes from table to table, from child to child, dressed up in her outfit. She sits on Santa’s lap, just like the kids do. It’s so much fun.”
Elizabeth, who will soon turn 93, said she began volunteering with the choir when she moved to Aberdeen Heights in 2011. She’s been managing
Santa’s Visit has been an annual tradition at The Glen for the past eight years. Last year residents and their families browsed a craft booth and enjoyed a robust breakfast that included pancakes, doughnuts and hot chocolate for the kids. Invitations were sent to families ahead of time, and staff members were encouraged to bring their
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Director Elizabeth Beattie scaled down the 36-member choir to 30 voices in order to accommodate the performance space. Throughout the year, choir members attend regular hour-long rehearsals to perfect their sound for two major annual performances, including the Christmas Choir. “Four people who are now in The Glen still come over to rehearse and sing in the choir,” Elizabeth said. “That’s some real effort. They walk with walkers, and one is there because her husband is in assisted living.”
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