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At Roy Thomson Hall Slippers Look out, Toronto, the Golden Slippers are on their way to Roy Thomson Hall. This group of 12 amateur musicians, most of whom live on Scugos Island, have landed their biggest "gig" so far, a half hour concert August 25 at the famous Thomson Hall as part of the Seniors Jubilee Concerts. It's quite a step from play- ing in front of small groups in church basements or nursing homes to the stage at Thomson Hall, but the Slippers are tak- ingitallin stride. "We always have a lot of fun with the music. If it ever be- came work, it would not be worth it for us," explained Do- reen Adam, one of the founders of the groups as the members prepared for a rehearsal last Friday morning at the Island home of John and Edna Beck- ett. While having fun with the music is their main objective, the Golden Slippers are taking the Thomson Hall appearance very seriously with twice week- ly rehearsals. In fact, they plan to have the audience that afternoon "stompin in the ailes" with a medley of jigs, reels, Irish and Scottish songs, square dance numbers and just about any- thing that sets the toes tappin.' Formed about five years ago by Mrs. Adam and Edna Beckett who just played fiddle for their own enjoyment, the group has grown to a dozen members, and in the past couple of years, have played in front of many public audiences in Port Perry and area. From small crowds in a church hall to a huge audience .of 3,000 at an outdoor picnic for a political party, the philosophy of the group seems to be "enter- tain and have fun doingit." And being selected to play for the Seniors Jubilee Concert is both an honour and a chal- lenge. So, how did this group of amateur fiddle players, guitar pickers and banjo strummers get to be selected to appear at Thomson Hall? One of their members at- tended last year's Jubilee and suggested they try to land the gig for 1989. The show's producer Wayne Burnett at first wanted the Slippers to perform in the lobby of the hall as the audience was comingin. He made a special trip to the Beckett's music room last spring to audition the group and liked what he was hearing i so much, he booked them on the spot for the stage appearance. Some of the Golden Slip- pers have been playing music 2 their lives, others just start- ed. They play fiddle, guitar, banjo, drums, autoharp, accor- dian, and clave. And what numbers have they selected for the Thomson Hall gig? A medley that in- cludes "Uncle Jim," I Belong to Glasgow," "Til We Meet Again," and "Put on Your Old Grey Bon- net." When performing in public the group members have a wide variety of brightly coloured cos- tumes of whites, reds. blues and golds. But they always wear gold slippers from which they are Scugoglisiand W.I. by Clara Dowson On the warm summer evening of July 19th all members and their families were invited to the Tea Room of the Church Museum at 5 o'clock, those interested had a tour of the museum, 'and at 6. o'clock all partook of a bountiful pot luck dinner, enjoyed by young and old. A short meeting took place under Education and Cultural Ac- tivities with Lilo Czilok's group in charge. Mary opened the meeting by answering roll call - "Name a pioneer skill making a come PETES PET PANTRY DISCOUNT PET FOODS PORT PERRY PLAZA 985-0554 | FLEA PRODUCT 1 *SPECIALS* . SAVE $5.00 . on the Great Canadian Flea Trap . SAVE $4.00 | on Dispar Flea 3 System : SAVE $3.00 . on Bandit Flea Systems . SAVE $2.00 on Sanex Home Flea Kits i PET \ ry 4h 0 TY PET PEOPLE YOU CAN TRUST named. Where did the name come from? In winter when the group arrives at the Beckett home for rehearsal, some would put on slippers so as not to track snow in the house. Somebody suggested they all sport golden slippers and the name took off from there. "They expect the Thomson Hall will be packed to capacity for the two days of Jubilee Con- certs on August 24 and 26. And when the Golden Slip- pers take to the stage, there won't be any shortage of sup- porters and friends from the Port Perry area. Three bus-loads of people are apparently set to take in the afternoon of music and fun. back." Penny Kutlik gave the motto - "Everything old is new again." Business reports all given, everyone pleased with the result of the yard sale - and pleased the quilt stayed in the area. Many thanks to all who gave of their time to make it such a success. The committee working of the Student Award Project, and mak- ing headway and many sugges- tions have been worked on. Cookies are requested for the booth at the P.P Fair, also help is required expecially for Sun. 12-6. Please get. in touch with Bonnie Gerrow. Races for the children, ended the evening. «| Karisme Communications * WORD PROCESSING * FAX SERVICE * PHOTO COPIES 192 Queen Street (above the Post Office) 985-0300 FAX: 985-9357 PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, August 1, 1989 -- 15 soft pedal their way to big es city The Golden Slippers of Scugog Island are getting ready for a big show at Roy Thomson Hall In Toronto later this month. Are they excited? You bet, but determined to leave the audience dancin' In the ailes. (see story for details) Mem- bers of this amateur group who love to play music are from left: Marion Carter, Doreen Adam, Betty Reader, Edna Beck- ett, Helen Redman, Flo Spencer, Ethel Freeman, Lucllle Gray, Kay Hanley and John Beckett. Not present when pho- to taken are George Freeman and Vi Hanley. Following their appear- ance at Thomson Hall, the Gold- en Slippers will barely have _ time to catch their breath and return to the big city to perform atthe CNE. That's August 30 at the Heritage Village with shows set for 4:00 and 5:30 PM. Whenever they perform, the Golden Slippers do not charge a fee, but they gladly ac- cept donations to help off-set their travel and other expenses. They love music and they enjoy chatting about it, but one thing they won't discuss is their age. "We are solid proof of the old saying that you are never too old to learn," said Mrs. Adam. And once they have played Thomson Hall and the CNE what's next on the agenda for this group. "Oh, we thought we'd hit Vegas with Wayne Newton as our back-up," said one member with a hearty chuckle. Vegas? Wayne Newton as back-up? But come to think of it, a couple of years ago, would they have imagined a gig at Thom- son Hall? 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