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Happy Holidays Everyone!

January 4, 2021

The weekly news from Debi and life with Hearts On Fire

Hearts on Fire
Jan 4, 2021
New Year Everyone!
I hope that you all had a Happy Holiday. Ours was very quiet as I’m certain everyones was. I know we are all tired of this. We just need to hang tight…TOGETHER!
As I reflect back on this past year, I have to say that not was not ALL bad. I did some things that I would have never had the time to do. JUST as this thing started I had JUST begun my Hospice Volunteering. I took the classes through Hinds Hospice and I had begun seeing patients. Then the world shut down. I REALLY look forward to being able to do that again.
I also took a class through a Chaplaincy school in Berkeley. I will say, it kicked my ass! BUT, I learned SOOOOO much. I would LOVE to do that entire program at some point. We shall see….
Also, I have been “peeking around doors” as far as the future of this place (FMAA)…this location… etc… I really have “open hands” as to what may be next…or not.
Also, I have several creative projects in the works. I NEED to finish them!
Best of all, I reconnected with several friends via zoom. I also spent TONS of time with my sister via zoom!
I MISS OUR CHOIR!
I was going through my notebooks and journals from last year…all the plans I had…songs…etc. Made me sad. BUT…it is whats is for now.
Well, we are still in the dark as far as knowing when we can meet again.
I will continue to remain hopeful that it will end sometime in 2021 and we can sing together again!
Peace.
FMAA is back open today!
No, not in person but yes, back open for lessons! If you want to take lessons, now is a GREAT time to do it. I will be back at my ukulele lessons THIS week!
SAVE THE TOWER THEATER!
Our beloved theater and neighborhood are in jeopardy. Please take the time to look into this and write a letter, make a phone call…RAISE YOUR VOICE!
Click on this link to learn more!
https://m.facebook.com/Save-The-Tower-Theatre-105559114812975/
YOU CAN STILL WATCH THE SHOW!!!
The Hearts on Fire
Winter Wonderland Holiday Show
was a GREAT success. At one point there were about 80 people ZOOMing in with us! It was REALLY fun. Liz, John and I had fun being the Hosts and we think it was an excellent first effort of doing a
ZOOM-A THON!
If you didnt get to watch it you can click the link below and watch…just FYI, the first 3 minutes or so is of John and I trying to sort oof some technical stuff. You can fast forward through it.
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/y5-btnMldCi2hTRWOCDu4afeIgzS0TSyRJncHxrEtb2OKJZps3OrMus_kvXittyi.2e4V9ciHSUPfHUTy
password is kf4Gr^me
The other option is to click on this link and you can see all the videos from the show. THANK YOU MICHAEL!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNLQ9cXkwjofqINBH4RRbBPr02poonTBD
I wish to thank:
Michael Birdsong, Joe Catania, John Alden, Liz Stoeckel, Allison Lanford, Terry Ward, Bob Bergthold, Paula Roberts & Connie Enns-Remple.
The Hearts on Fire Choir and all these members that made these videos!
And last, our beautiful community that has supported us all these years.
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Please continue pray for my 102 year old grandmother. She is recovering and doing well. THANK YOU for your prayers!!!
CORONA (CARDIAC) CAFE
Wednesday January 20th!
Let’s come together!
NO Theme this time!
7:00PM
Zoom instructions below!
Donate Today to Hearts On Fire
Music is the Universal Language. We at Fresno Music Academy & Arts believe deeply that music is a way to spread Love and Peace into this world. We help do that everyday, by teaching music to children and adults from all backgrounds and walks of life. 
Our hearts are broken as we have watched the events of the last several months and now especially the last few weeks. We, the Fresno Music Academy Family stand in solidarity to end racism and violence. 
  
We will continue spreading love and peace and we will continue embracing hope, integrity & honesty, kindness & inclusion through our actions, our words and through music.
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ZOOM instructions for computer or laptop!
Go to zoom.us
click “join a meeting”
Type in the ID #
934-504-9599
xoxoxo
Deb
Remember, if you need
help PLEASE ASK!!!
Practice social distancing
Please remember to stay a safe distance (at least 6 feet) from other customers. Let’s all be as safe as possible.
Social Distancing
FMAA Hours
We are still open our normal hours Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
and Saturdays 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
PLEASE NOTE: Music Fun Time will continue online only until further notice.
Thank you, 
Debi Ruud
Call us: 559-222-7464
Text us: 559-301-6199
Email: debi@fresnomusicacademy.com
https://www.fresnomusicacademy.com
 
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