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Handbell Choir Notes – March 2026

Published On: March 12th, 2026

Would you like to try ringing with us? Talk to any member! New members are always welcome. You do not need to read music or know how to ring a bell. We will teach you! Most of our members started from scratch. We rehearse Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm, right before Senior Choir rehearsal.

I will be organizing a handbell workshop next month. Why not come with us to try it out?

The annual RI “Ring-a-Palooza” will be held at Dunn’s Corners Community Church in Westerly, RI on April 25, 2026 from 9:30am- 2:30pm. No matter your age or experience level, this event will let you “sample” a handbell workshop. We will participate in fun musical activities and ringing which will all be led by Jane Nolan, retired Music Director of Shoreline Ringers. All levels are welcome. There is no music to learn  ahead of time, and there will be no public performance at the conclusion of the day. We will have fun, all while ringing and learning! $15 per participant. Let me know if you’re interested.

The SCC handbell choir, On the Common Ringers, will be sharing music during worship every month! I’d like to thank our current members for their dedication and for sharing their time and talent:

Joan Bissonnette Martha Hunt
Denise Bradenburg April McAlister
Marilyn Briggs Pat Renaud
Teri DeBoise Sally Staples
Margaret Hanoian Lisa Winship