Hello, PUGsters!

Looking forward to seeing you at the next PUG meeting on Thursday, NOV 5, 2026 at the ALLIANCE BIBLE CHURCH, 2601 Iron Springs Rd., Prescott, AZ.  (It’s on the LEFT, 1/4 miles WEST of Williamson Valley Rd — look for our BANNER next to the street!)

Doors open at 6:00pm but meeting does not start until 6:15pm.  Please do not block the aisles!  Please sit where you can see the projection wall, which is left of center.  Our meeting ends at 7:30-ish.

The Nov 5th PUG Meeting includes:

Theme:    OPEN

Emcee:     Crystal

• Spotlight Performers:       
  • (1) PANIOLO UKES; and
  • (2) MARNI & DAVE
• Singalong Leaders (in no particular order):
  • DOREEN (2 songs);
  • LOVIN’ UKES: (3 songs)
  • CRYSTAL (2 songs);
  • STRUMMIN UKES (2 songs); and
  • DEBRA T. (2 songs).
• LEARNING SEGMENT:    LARRY COOK – “slack-key” explanation with demonstration

Theme for DEC 3rd:    SILLY CHRISTMAS SONGS

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*New* SPOTLIGHT PERFORMERS AND SONG LEADERS:  For your safety and that of the sound equipment, only PETE and TIM are allowed on the stage above the steps after 6pm.  Spotlight performers and Song Leaders NEED to only use the mics & stands at bottom of steps.  The sound equipment cords will be routed on steps below the podium so you can use the first TWO STEPs to stand, coming in from the sides please!  Any questions, please ask.

 

QUESTIONS/SUGGESTIONS:  If you have any questions or helpful suggestions, you can always talk to one of the Steering Committee membersbefore or after a meeting or send emails to prescottukes@gmail.com.  OR … just use the TIPS JAR on the reception table as a Suggestion Box.  Paper and pens will be provided next to it.

CONTACT INFORMATION:  Please let us know if you would like to be removed from our E-mailing list.  There are currently over 100 email addresses on our Email List.  The contact information of every PUG member is considered private and not to be shared without that member’s consent. It is for PUG’s records and announcements only.

VOLUNTEER SONG LEADERS:  Song selections for this month’s theme need to be in PDF format and emailed to PETE 1-2 weeks before the upcoming PUG mtg.  Thanks!

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*UPCOMING*

VA HOSP:  TUE Dec 15th @ 1:30pm

    Please arrive at 1:00.  Songs will be on the PUG website. Turning into the VA Hospital entrance from SR89, go straight to the ER and CDC parking lots.  Carpool if you can!  Use the doors at the CDC entrance. Please talk to DONNA or MARNI after a PUG meeting or send your question to prescottukes@gmail.com.

 

FREE BEGINNER CLASS:

New session starts Mid-January 2027.  Location at 235 N. Marina, Prescott at ‘Tis Gallery Art Education Center.  $1 suggested donation to help cover facility charge. If you have questions or want to reserve your spot for the next session, please email CRYSTAL at  prescottukes@gmail.com.

 

PRESCOTT CHRISTMAS PARADE (SAT DEC 5th):  Should be a sign-up sheet at the reception table OR tell CRYSTAL at PUG meeting if you would like to participate.  Or, send email to prescottukes@gmail.com.  SEATING IN CRYSTAL’S TRAILER IS LIMITED!

ACKER NIGHT FRI Dec 11, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:30pm: 

    Application submitted and approved!.  Suggested 3 subgroups fill the three hours in 45 mins slots, as in prior years.  More info to follow!

 

PHOENIX UKULELE FUN FESTIVAL, Saturday, January 16, 2027 • 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Glendale Public Library, 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, AZ 85302

    PUG has been invited to participate.  Free Admission!  200+ ukulele players. One room. A whole lot of music. PUFF is a day for ukulele players to come together, make music, meet other players, and have some fun. Whether you’ve been playing for years, just picked up your first ukulele, play with a club, or mostly strum on your own, you’re invited. And yes—you can come even if you don’t belong to a ukulele group. This isn’t a concert — .It’s a ukulele gathering.  Register atphoenixukulelegroup.com under P.U.F.F.  CARPOOLING has been offered by CRYSTAL:  Please see sign-up sheet at reception table (SEATING IS LIMITED!!!)

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IN-HOUSE INFO:

Sad to report:  Charles Post (Chuck) died Aug. 26, 2026, after an uphill battle with multiple myeloma, kidney failure, and dementia, but all the while he kept his sense of humor and his gentleness. He was co-founder of the Prescott Ukulele Guild along with Dr. Will Fisher. He played ukulele in a group called the Sand Fleas. Chuck loved making music with his friends, sharing his talent and his smiles. He will be sorely missed.  If you are so moved, you can leave a comment about Chuck on the PUG Facebook or Nextdoor Pages.

MEMBERSHIP/DUES:  We currently have 56 members!  ANNUAL DUES IS DUE JANUARY 2027!!!  The reception table is able to accept dues at the NOV, DEC, and JAN meetings.  Please make your prorated check made payable to Prescott Ukulele Guild.  Some people do not write checks — apparently! — so we will accept EXACT cash but please be sure to get a receipt. Annual dues is $36 per person — that’s $3 a month!  If you are a new member OR spend the winters out of town, you can deduct $3 for every month you were not here.

 

BYLAWS:  The Bylaws for PUG have been updated and will be posted on the website under “about us”.  There is information concerningsubgroups in there so we ENCOURAGE you to read them.

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C-ya NOV 5th at Alliance Bible Church for our monthly PUG meeting!

Your Steering Committee:  Crystal E., Debbie L., Donna G., Doreen C., Marni R., and Pete, V.