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44  GUIDE TO YELLOW SPR INGS  |  2020 – 2021 Bridge C : Susan Freeman (Wednesday group), 937‑767‑0235 E : sf7547@msn.com An informal duplicate bridge group meets Wednes- days, 6:30–10 p.m., in the great room of the Senior Center, 227 Xenia Ave. As of printing, the Bridge group has suspended meet- ings until the threat of the coro- navirus pandemic has passed; until then, those interested in joining in the future are wel- come to contact the organizer for more information. Chamber Music Yellow Springs C : 937‑374‑8800 E : info@cmys.org W: cmys.org Chamber Music in Yellow Springs aims to enrich the musical life of the commu- nity and surrounding area by bringing per formances of high-quality professional ensembles to a local stage five times each season. Funded by generous donors, local adver tisers and subscrip- tions, CMYS is also the recipi- ent of grants from the Ohio Arts Council and the Yellow Springs Community Founda- tion. Its media sponsor is Dis- cover Classical, WDPR, Day- ton’s classical radio station. The ensembles, selected by CMYS’s local booking com- mittee, often also present out- reach programs to enthusias- tic student audiences in local schools and colleges as part of their visits. Many community volunteers help make each concert season successful. In the 2020-21 season, with ongoing precautions against the COVID-19 virus, CMYS is planning to fulfill its mission in modified formats. Further information, as well as past highlights and the history of CMYS, are available at www. cmys.org ; inquiries may be made by calling 937‑374‑8800. Community Band C : James Johnston; Brian Mayer E : delphi@ameritech.net; bmayer@ysschools.org W: facebook.com/ ys.communityband The Community Band is open to all adult woodwind, brass and percussion players without audition — middle and high school students may join by invitation or recom- mendation. Music reading is necessar y. The band plays six to seven concerts a year: two in fall, two in winter/ spring and three outdoor summer concerts in June and July. The repertoire includes standard marches, medleys of Broadway and Hollywood songs, big band and jazz sets and other works for concert band in a variety of styles. Rehearsals are held Monday evenings, 7:30–9 p.m., in the YS High School band room. Follow the band on Face- book at www.facebook.com/ ys.CommunityBand. As of March 15, 2020, all rehearsals and performances are temporarily suspended until it is deemed safe to congregate publicly in large groups again. Community Chorus C : James Johnston, music director; Carol Cottom, 937‑767‑1458 E : delphi@ameritech.net : Founded in 1972, the Yellow Springs Community Chorus is open without audi- tion to all who enjoy singing, can attend rehearsals regu- larly and are able to learn and perform the music. The abil- ity to read music is desirable, but not required. The chorus usually gives two or three performances a year, often ARTS & RECREATION A Distinctive Country Inn Hotel “ A Visual Masterpiece” – Cincinnati Enquirer Recommended by OHIO Magazine and Fodor’s Travel Guide • Deluxe Continental Breakfast • Completely Smoke-Free Facility • Deluxe Jacuzzi Suites • Historical Displays Just 10 minutes from Yellow Springs! 10 S. Main Street (Rt. 72) Cedarville, Ohio 937-766-3000 www.HearthstoneInn.com Jewelry •  Clothing •  Home Accents Gifts for All Occasions 230 Xenia | 937-767-1628 A Collection of UNIQUE TREASURES From Abroad Unfinished Creations 243 Xenia Ave. 937-767-7173 Custom Jewelry & Repair Art & Office Supplies Precious & Semiprecious Stones