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Wellesley ukulele lesson becomes musical tour

Wellesley ukulele lesson becomes musical tour
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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter [caption id="attachment_32106" align="alignright" width="300"]Metraux plays “Oh Danny Boy” while whistling the tune. Metraux plays “Oh Danny Boy” while whistling the tune.[/caption] What was supposed to be the last lesson of a six-week ukulele class became a private lesson and a musical tour...
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Caryl Center hosts ukulele class

Caryl Center hosts ukulele class
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By Robby McKittrick Hometown Weekly Reporter Every Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the fall, the Caryl Center hosts a ukulele class for seniors. The class consists of around 30 individuals who appear 65 and older. The members pay for the class online and play once a week to improve their use of the...
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Ukulele class on tap

Ukulele class on tap
Daniel Métraux will be back teaching ukulele classes in Dover. He will be teaching basic chords and strumming techniques. With only four strings and its small size, the ukulele is an easy instrument to learn. New students are always welcome. New players may bring their own ukuleles or rent one at a local music store...
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Ukulele players swap campfire for class

Ukulele players swap campfire for class
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter When a ukulele comes into the scene, there’s usually a group of singing people holding hands around a campfire, isn’t there? Well, not quite. Over a dozen ukulele players gather every Wednesday at Dover’s Caryl Community Center to practice playing. They join together in song, leaving the marshmallow roasting and sleeping...
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Dover residents await Lifetime Learning

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By Stephen Press Hometown Weekly Staff Spring is here (on paper, at least), and it seems everyone is looking for their own personal "something" that marks the end of winter. For some, it’s the return of the Red Sox that means spring has truly sprung. Others may listen for spring peepers singing in the night. Some look out...
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