Spirit Strings Ukulele Club bring joy to locals through music

by CJ Vetter ©The Port Lavaca Wave 2024
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Photo by CJ Vetter During a visit to Trinity Shores of Port Lavaca, Spirit String Ukulele Club members Barbara Conitz, Donna Davis, Margaret Clegg, Sherry Shrader, Mary Belle Meitzen and Sylvia Costilla play for residents. According to Conitz, their music is very popular among retirement home residents. Not pictured is Elsie Yao.


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