CT AMVETS Because We Care Day at Rocky Hill VA - April 14, 2002

Sunday, April 14th we were honored to perform for our CT AMVETS Because We Care Day at Rocky Hill VA Hospital.

We had a great time seeing all of our old friends like Al and Pat Duff, Ed Bissonette, Rod Bissonette, Donna and Frank and many more! Richie Duff started out with his black belt karate demonstration. Amanda started our show with the National Anthem.

We were able to perform many group numbers as well as solos.

Amanda, Stacy and Kimberly donned their service jackets, which were donated to Kimberly by our Veteran Friends, and sang the Andrew Sisters Medley.
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy!

Our newest members, Christi and Joyce, performed solos. Christi, fresh off a run of Hello Dolly in the lead role of Dolly Levi, performed a number from the show. Joyce sang Celine Dion's Power of Love.Our Jr. Glory Girls, Carolyn and Chelsea were not to be outdone! We promised them a Valentine and they got it - when Carolyn performed a song with that same title. Chelsea sang Colors of the Wind from Pocohantas.

The show ended with God Bless the U.S.A. L-R: Chelsea, Kimberly, Amanda, Carolyn, Jenn, Joyce, Stacy and Amanda.

Amanda's Grandfather is Eugene Migliaro - former Mayor of Wolcott and champion of Veterans Affairs. He is the Commissioner for the Department of Veterans Affairs for Connecticut. He honored us with his presence and his praise. We were most pleased and honored to receive plaques from Mr. Migliaro.

Costume Time - April 9, 2002

Amanda, Kimberly & Stacy had fun "bedazzling" our new patriotic shirts!

Auditions - April 7, 2002

We had our second round of auditions in Watertown at the CTS Studios.
After the auditions, owners Matt and Peggy posed with us in front of the studio. Kimberly and Stacy couldn't resist the opportunity to "glam" in front of their door!
Stacy's Mom, Diane, helped out on our panel of judges.

Meriden St. Patrick's Day Parade - Ms. Royal America - March 23, 2002

I had a great time at the Meriden St. Patrick's Day Parade.

West Haven VA Salute To Veterans Week - The Glory Girls - February 17, 2002

Our first show of the new year! We appeared at West Haven VA Hospital in honor of Salute to Veterans Week, which is always the week of Valentine's. Nick DeSerbo of CT AMVETS Post 9 was instrumental in helping us coordinate today's show. They were also there with pizza, dessert and BINGO for the Veterans!
L-R: Chelsea's Little Sister - Tonya, Chelsea, Sherry, Jenn, Amanda, Stacy, Emily and Kimberly Stacy and Kimberly introduce the newest members and the special guest performers for today's show.
Kimberly and Stacy perform an old favorite - the Andrew Sisters medley. It has some of their best known songs including, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree, Bei Meir Bist Du Schoen, and Apple Blossom Time. The audience always enjoys this medley and they sing along to prove it!
As Kimberly sings the ballad Apple Blossom Time, she picks an old friend from CT AMVETS Post 9 to dance with. He was a great dancer and smooth on his feet. But, alas, she had to return him to his wife and continue with the show!
One of our newest Glory Girls, Jenn, came out next for a solo performance. The audience enjoyed her performance.

Kimberly and Stacy returned for the American medley in their red, white and blue sparkle star shirts. Our first featured solo performer was Chelsea. She brought a little bit of country flair to our show with Honey, I'm Home by Shania Twain. She packs a big voice in a little body and the Veterans loved her! Our next featured solo performer was Sherry. She wowed the audience with her beautiful voice. She presented Some Enchanted Evening from South Pacific. Sherry had also performed the National Anthem at the beginning of our show.

Stacy and Kimberly returned to the stage to bring that Motown sound to our friends. They were singing and clapping along to many famous tunes. Stacy and Kimberly's next medley boasts over 20 songs in under 6 minutes and features fast songs and catchy choreography!The Veterans usually have a great time trying to name them all afterwards and today was no exception! Our next featured solo performer brought a different spin to our audience - literally! Emily performed her award winning gymnastic routine to music from CATS. Our next Glory Girl is Amanda. She wowed the audience with her rendition of Linda Eder's Big Time. Kimberly returned to the stage for one last solo before we ended our show. In honor of Salute to Veterans Week and Valentine's Day, she performed the Linda Eder hit I'm Afraid This Must Be Love. She certainly had many Veteran Valentine's this day!

The show ended with The Glory Girls performing God Bless The U.S.A. to honor our Servicewomen and Servicemen and to say THANK YOU! We also thanked the West Haven VA and their staff, Nick DeSerbo and the CT AMVETS of Post 9 for all their help in coordinating today's efforts.

Marines/Devil Dog Group Christmas Show at Rocky Hill VA - The Glory Girls - December 21, 2001

Kimberly returned with Stacy that Friday night for a Christmas Show for the Veterans at Rocky Hill VA. They were invited by Norman Musk and the Marines/Devil Dog Group. It was an evening of fun for everyone.
The evening started with the Devil Dogs handing out gifts and afghans that were crocheted all year by friends of the Devil Dogs.
Kimberly & Stacy start the evening with old favorites by the Andrew Sisters.
The medley includes a few great songs that our Veterans enjoy singing along to. Kimberly and Stacy also performed many solos which included some from Nat "King" Cole.
The show moved through the eras including 40's, 50's, 60's and some 70's. In keeping with the Christmas spirit, we performed many Christmas songs. We donned our white fur cuffs and collars for the Christmas sing-a-long that had Veterans requesting many tunes.

It was a great evening of fun and we were so happy to spread some holiday cheer to our Veterans at Rocky Hill VA Hospital.

CT AMVETS Because We Care Day at Rocky Hill - Ms. Royal America - December 16, 2001

Al Duff, past State Commander of CT AMVETS invited Kimberly along for the CT AMVETS "Because We Care Day" at the Rocky Hill VA Hospital. Al's wife, Pat, and Kimberly handed out gifts to the Veterans.
Santa makes a visit and the AMVETS handed out gifts and afghans to the patients. Al dressed up like Santa and he and Kimberly led the Christmas Carols through the wards.
When they returned downstairs for bingo and dessert, Kimberly sang some tunes and the Veterans joined in.
But the fun wasn't over yet. They continued with an impromptu sing-a-long of Christmas Carols. It really was a great evening.

Rocky Hill VA Visit - Ms. Royal America - December 16, 2001

December 16th, I visited the Veterans at Rocky Hill VA Hospital. After visiting patients in the wards, I sang for the Veterans. Afterwards, the fun didn't end, we kept singing Christmas carols and taking photos.
I was happy to get hugs from my BIG THREE...Big Daddy Richard, a Korean War Veteran and former CT AMVET State Commander...
Willie, my favorite friend and resident Veteran of Rocky Hill...
and Richie Duff, son of Pat and Al Duff, former CT AMVET State Commander. A great time was had by all and I was proud to bring some Christmas cheer to the Veterans of Rocky Hill!

St. Pius X Ladies Guild Christmas Show - The Glory Girls - December 11, 2001

Kimberly and Stacy and guest performer, Lori, were back at the Ponte Club for a Christmas celebration with the St. Pius X Ladies Guild.