The Memory Lane Singers choir was born in the Fall of 2018 as the Voices of Impact, nestled under the umbrella of Impact Services of Anoka County, a non-profit organization that has been serving Anoka and surrounding communities, delivering Meals on Wheels for over fifty years. Voices of Impact, the brainchild of the acting Executive Director of Impact Services at the time, Steve Griffiths, approached well known former area choir director, Bruce Phelps, to fill the director's position. After some careful thought, Bruce accepted the position and the choir was born. Voices of Impact offered music and a friendly social environment for Seniors with memory issues, their care-givers and volunteers who enjoy working with Seniors.

           In the Spring of 2024, after it's sixth year in existence, Voices of Impact was informed by Impact Services they could no longer support the choir financially. Rather than shut down, the core leaders of the choir, along with the members, held a meeting and decided the choir was just too important not to continue.

Forming a make-shift Board of their own, they decided to break ties with Impact Services, and under a new name venture out on their own as a non-profit organization.

          Thus, in the Spring of 2024, the Memory Lane Singers Choir was born. Our objective is to create a caring, safe environment through music and laughter for those with memory issues, their care-givers and volunteers who enjoy working with Senior Citizens. 

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                        What does Memory Lane Singers Provide?

                                An activity that encourages participation.

                                An activity that rekindles self esteem, healing and awareness.

                                It uses music as the catalyst to open clouded minds.

                                Creates an atmosphere of joy, laughter, music and a sense of caring.

                                Provides awareness that an activity exists for others with similar memory issues.

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                        Are there membership requirements?

                                There are no requirements to join.

                                There are no auditions. Previous singing/choral experience is not required.

                                The care-givers will be responsible for getting those with memory issues to

                                     and from activities.

                                Come to any rehearsal or Sing-Along and see for yourself if it is something

                                     you would enjoy.

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                                                      All rehearsals and concerts are held at:

                                                                    Faith Lutheran Church

                                                                    11115 Hanson Blvd

                                                                    Coon Rapids, MN 55433

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When do the Memory Lane Singers meet?

 

                                      There are three seasons:

                                      2024 Summer sing-alongs - June 16th and 30th

                                                                                   July 14th and 28th

                                                                                   August 11th and 25th

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                                      Fall/Holiday Season: TBD

                                                         Rehearsals: 10:00 a.m. to noon.

                                                         Concert: Saturday, December 6th, 10:00 a.m.

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                                            Spring Season: Mondays: Jan 12th - May 2th, 2026

                                                         Rehearsals: 10:00 a.m. to noon.

                                                         Concert: May 2nd, 2026 - 10:00 a.m.

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                                              For more information contact:

                                              Bruce Phelps - Artistic Director: brphelps5820@gmail.com

                                              Joe Grapevine - Executive Administrator: jpaugust73@msn.com

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Send an email to: memorylanesingersmn@gmail.com