Ayee caramba, who knew? "Los Changuitos Feos" came
to play for us. Their awesom concert lasted an hour and included
some singing as well as dancing. This organization has been existence
for 39 years. The musicians (ages 12 to 18) do not get paid,
but all proceeds are put into a scholarship fund and when the
musicians go to college they get supported based upon the number
of years they have participated.
The organization was started by a priest when he decided the
orphans he was responsible for had too much time and energy on
their hands. So he got instruments and told them to learn to
play so they could perform. In desparation one time he called
them ugly little monkeys, and the name stuck. They were far from
ugly, and performed to the delight of all that attended.
To see the website of Los Changuitos Feos please click
here.
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Holly and his daughter (standing) get ready to enjoy some
Mexican cooking courtesty of Lourdes and Ana.
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Thelma's granddaughter and great granddaughter enjoy the performance
of Los Changuitos Feos.
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Herman and his son just before lunch was served. |
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Tron and his wife Mary (far left), daughter Gerry and son
Andy (right) |
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Tron's great grandson enjoys a drink in the shade during the
performance.
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Seated in our covered porch are Anne with son Ken and his
wife. Tron, Mary and Andy are in the background.
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Betty with her son Vince and his wife Sandy with daughters
Carrie (standing left) and Lisa (standing right).
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Our menu included home made chimichangas, tortilla chips,
salsa, guacamole, cake, punch and cookies.
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Thelma shows off her Mothers Day corsage just before lunch
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Our back yard and porch were decorated for the occasion.
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