Who We Are
The Harbour Singers was formed to support persons in end of life care settings at a hospice, hospital, nursing home, or at home in the Southern Maine region. We offer a gift of song at bedside from a small group of caring volunteers.
The Harbour Singers is a non-denominational chorus with non-profit status under the umbrella of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco & Biddeford. It is open to all who wish to sing. Any person, whether they come with a religious affiliation, spiritual practice or social concern, is welcome to join.
What We Offer
The Harbour Singers offers music that respects and touches each individual’s spiritual or personal needs. As a chorus we can sing at group gatherings in nursing homes or hospitals. In small groups we can sing bedside at home or in a facility that welcomes such support for patients. We hope that our music will provide comfort and enjoyment to all who hear it.
Making Contact
If you want to schedule The Harbour Singers for chorus or bedside singing, please contact us and a community support volunteer will work with you to select a date and time that is most helpful to all parties. The volunteer will ask for some basic information including directions to the patient and the type of songs that would be most helpful. The volunteer will call back at a later time to confirm the appointment and gain any additional information that may be needed. Please note that patients receiving service from a hospice program can request our services from the hospice staff.
Community Support
The Harbour Singers have collaborated in this program with the four hospice organizations in Southern Maine. With their assistance the Singers have received basic training to insure that our presence in your home or at the bedside of a loved one will be a discreet and loving experience. Privacy is of the utmost importance.
The services of The Harbour Singers are free to all who request it. Donations are welcome as appropriate to help with the cost of music and other miscellaneous expenses.
Read About Us
The Portland Press Herald ran an article about the Harbour Singers on June 3, 2009.
You can read the article here: Close to Home: The Gift of Song
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Rehearsal Schedule:
No Rehearsal during the month of July - Enjoy your summer and plan on joining us in August!
7:00-9:00 pm Wednesday Evening,
UU Church Saco Biddeford Parish Hall
Directions
Calendar Events:
May 17, 2009
10:00 am UUCSB - Saco
Host the Sunday Service
June 3, 2009
7:00 pm at Gorham House - Gorham
Full Group Sing
July 5, 2009
Bedside Sing
For more information:
By Email:
harboursingers@maine.rr.com
By Phone:
207-286-7678
Fund Raising:
Please consider making a donation to support our mission.
Contact us at the email address above to do so.
Links to other hospice choirs:
• Hallowell Singers
• Noyana Singers
• Eventide Singers
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