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Key of Sea hits high note at The Players Club

The chorus performed for residents and friends on March 23.


  • By Katie Johns
  • | 2:44 p.m. March 23, 2017
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The clubhouse of The Players Club was filled with harmonious voices on March 23.

This year, 26 women sang in the performance that included various Broadway hits and classic songs. The choir opened their performance with “You’re the Top” from the Broadway musical “Anything Goes.” They followed with a medley of songs about Chicago, New Orleans, Hollywood and New York.

After the performance, the singers and attendees enjoyed some light refreshments. The Key of Sea choir performs throughout the area and is is celebrating its 19th year.

Twenty six Key of Sea singers performed at The Players Club on March 23.
Twenty six Key of Sea singers performed at The Players Club on March 23.
Mel Brown and Sanna Longden
Mel Brown and Sanna Longden
Jack Rubin and Judith Berson
Jack Rubin and Judith Berson
Barcy Grauer and Judie Lutsky are two of three original Key of Sea performers.
Barcy Grauer and Judie Lutsky are two of three original Key of Sea performers.
Sandy Brown and Renate Krakauer
Sandy Brown and Renate Krakauer
Carol Whitfield and Sue Rineldo
Carol Whitfield and Sue Rineldo
Lois Hauselman, Judie Lutsky and Judi Earnshaw are all residents of The Players Club where Key of Sea performed on March 23.
Lois Hauselman, Judie Lutsky and Judi Earnshaw are all residents of The Players Club where Key of Sea performed on March 23.
Sue Gordon and June King
Sue Gordon and June King
Carol Whitfield, the pianist for Key of Sea, Judie Lutsky and Sue Rineldo
Carol Whitfield, the pianist for Key of Sea, Judie Lutsky and Sue Rineldo
Sue Rineldo and Judie and Denny Lutsky
Sue Rineldo and Judie and Denny Lutsky
Key of Sea choral group sang at The Players Club on March 23 for friends and residents of the complex.
Key of Sea choral group sang at The Players Club on March 23 for friends and residents of the complex.
Carol Whitfield is the pianist for Key of Sea.
Carol Whitfield is the pianist for Key of Sea.

 

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