A video snippet of "Waltzing With Bears" 

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​This photo was taken at our season end potluck, April 8, 2018.

Due to the current Coronavirus situation there will no Uke Group meetings until further notice. — Nancy

2020 FREE Summer Jam Session Dates 1:30 - 3:00 in the Phoenix Room
  • June 14
  • July NO Meetings
  • August 2
  • September 6
  • October 11

Meetings
Dates (Fall/Winter 2020/2021 TBD)
Times: Starting Sunday, November 10, 2019 (Come by and listen if you're wondering whether to join)
-- Beginner Lesson: 1:00 - 1: 45
-- Group Jam session: 2:00 - 3:30
Fee: $3 per session
Location: Sun Lakes Cottonwood Clubhouse - Phoenix Room (A9) (just South of the Pool)
25630 S Brentwood Dr, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

What you need for the Beginner Class - 2020 Starting Date TBD (1:00 - 1:45)
  • Fee: $3.00 for each session (if you stick around for the Jam session there's no additional charge)
  • A Standard tuning ukulele - G-C-E-A tuning - no Baritones please. Your instrument must be in playable condition which means the tuning pegs work (they don't slip) and the strings are relatively new. Standard ukuleles come in three sizes: soprano, concert, and tenor. I recommend either the concert or tenor because they are easier to play. Watch this video if you want more information before you buy:
  • A digital tuner, preferably one that is calibrated for ukulele tuning and clips onto the ukulele headstock. Check out the Snark SN-6X or the Kala Klipz Clip-On Tuners. You can find them online or in local music stores.
  • A music stand and a pencil
  • Available for purchase: Beginner Book: Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele $15

For the Ukulele Group Jam and sing along sessions - 2020 Starting Date TBD (2:30 - 3:30)
  • Fee: $3.00 for each session
  • Both Standard and Baritone ukulele players of all levels are welcome in the jam and sing along group
  • Music used:
    • The Sun Lakes Ukes Songbook - A set of songs compiled by Nancy - Available for purchase: $25.00 - or click here to print your own. We use a projector to put this songs up on the wall. You can also use the above link to download your own copy to your tablet. There is a .pdf file with the complete set of music.
    • The summer Jam Group uses this book - if you don't have it you don't need to purchase it just now
      • The Daily Ukulele, 365 Songs for Better Living - compiled by Liz and Jim Beloff and published by Hal Leonard
        (Available for standard and baritone ukulele at most music stores in the area and also through Amazon online)

November 10, 2019 kicks off our 6th season! We are a group for learning songs, chords, strums, fun licks and tricks on the ukulele. The group is open to anyone in the area. Email Nancy for details or call (503) 702.7021 and leave a message. -- Nancy Harrison, Leader

2019 Fall Schedule
  • November 10
  • November 24
  • December 1
  • ​December 15
2020 Winter Schedule
  • January 5
  • January 19
  • February 2 1:30 - 3:00 all SLUG Jam Session - Super Bowl Sunday plenty of time to make 4:30 Kick-off
  • February 16
  • March 1
  • March 15 1:30 - 3:30 Jam session and snack potluck - all players

2019 - 2020 Oakwood Open Mic Sessions 5:00pm - 8:00pm in the Oakwood Club House Bradford Room
  • November 11 - This event is too early for us to prepare for
  • December 9
  • January 13
  • February 10
  • March 9​
2020 Summer Jam Sessions - 1:30 - 3:00 in the Phoenix Room
  • April 5 (Open Mic on the 13th) Both activities cancelled
  • May 3
  • June 14
  • July NO Meetings
  • August 2
  • September 6
  • October 11