Volunteers are the roots of strong communities. As I read that in the email from Judy Taylour, of the Association of Personal Computer User Groups (APCUG), I realized that it’s true! And volunteers live happier and healthier lives. In the United States, National Volunteer Week was April 10-16, 2016. So congratulate yourself for all the volunteering you have been doing! With no paid staff, DACS is completely run by volunteers!
APCUG is a national organization which provides many services to its computer club members. DACS, a long-time member, has been recognized by APCUG with awards for the excellence of both its website and newsletter. APCUG regularly hosts Virtual Technology Conferences, to which all DACS members are invited, in which presentations about numerous computer-related topics may be heard.
Getting excited about the appearance of John Patrick at our May general meeting? Just reviewing the article on him in Wikipedia amazes me at the depth of his interests and affiliations. Please read Andy Woodruff’s meeting Preview article for more information about this upcoming event. This will be John’s 24th annual appearance, speaking to DACS. Note: the meeting will begin at 6:30pm, one hour earlier than our normal general meeting start time. A big thank-you to Andy for taking charge of the arrangements for this milestone on the DACS calendar.
For an amazing and inspiring performance, come to hear O FORTUNA, a celebration of hope and joy, sung by the Connecticut Choral Society at its spring concert May 21st at Walnut Hill Community Church in Bethel. We will be joined by the New Jersey Choral society and their youth chorus in a performance of Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, arguably one of the best-loved classical works and a true choral showpiece. The program features music that honors our patriotic heritage, displays empathy for a world with great humanitarian challenges, and offers an opportunity for us to celebrate the goodwill of humankind. These ideals will be presented through the music, a cinematic multimedia backdrop and the sheer power of the human voice.
Conducted by Eric Dale Knapp, the concert also features Megan Knapp, soprano, Nathan Munson, tenor, and Peter Kendall Clark, baritone, with Linda Sweetman-Waters, piano, Ruth Draper, piano, and a percussion ensemble.
For tickets visit www.CTChoralSociety.org.