Maifest - Gemütlichkeit

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Can you regognize the tune Ms. Annabel played during Gemütlichkeit?


It was a great time of music and companionship. More photos from our Maifest event will follow, soon.

Some of our lovely ladies, members of our Gemischter Chor
 


Video and photos shared by Ms. Laurel H.
Thank you, Larie for sharing.

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