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Leisure
Time
History August 2004 Gerry Conner, Jay Davis, Bill Helton & Roger Fairchild informally began working together on a new song, " You Make Me Feel So Young", for the Land of Lincoln Chorus Fall Cabaret. October 2004 Gerry, Jay, Bill and Roger performed their first public performance as a quartet from the chorus during the LOL Fall Cabaret at the St. John's Vianney Activity Center, Sherman, IL. December 2004 Gerry, Jay, Bill and Roger began working on a variety of new songs and during the Christmas season performed, " Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", during sing-outs with the LOL Chorus. January 2005 After getting together on a regular basis before LOL Chorus practice and a couple of hours extra each week, it was decided that the group would officially form as a quartet. After reviewing a number of name options and verification of the availability of the name with the Barbershop Harmony Society, the quartet selected the name "Leisure Time". February
2005
Leisure Time officially formed as a quartet and registered with the
Barbershop Harmony Society. April
2005
Leisure Time had its first public performance as a registered quartet
performing for the "Kings Daughter's Home" at the Island Bay Yacht Club,
Springfield, IL.
June 2005 Leisure Time performed for the Illinois State Retired Employees Association at their monthly meeting in Springfield. September 2005 Leisure Time performed at the Chatham Arts Fair on the town square, Chatham, IL. October 2005 The quartet performed a short set during the annual LOL Chorus Fall Cabaret at the St. John's Vianney Activity Center, Sherman, IL. December 2005 The quartet performed at a number of functions during the month: for a recognition luncheon at the Department of Agriculture, during a number of LOL Chorus sing-outs at nursing homes, Festival of Trees and a birthday party in Springfield. March 2006 Leisure Time performed for a 90th birthday party at the Northfield Center, Springfield, IL. April 2006 Leisure Time, Capitol Collection, Saturday Matinee and The Four Marksmen performed at the LOL Chorus Spring show, "A Fool for Love", at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, Springfield, IL. The quartet also performed for the residence of the Barton W. Stone Nursing Home in Jacksonville, IL., and the Kings Daughter's Home in Springfield, IL. May 2006 The quartet performed at the Springfield High School "Barbershop Quartets Galore" with Capitol Collection, Saturday Matinee, 4 Crying Out Loud (Decatur) and the Springfield High School Barbershop Senators. June 2006 Leisure Time performed at the Hoogland Center for the Arts for "A Cappella Afternoon" with the Sound Celebration Chorus, Land of Lincoln Chorus, and guest quartets Simply Acappella and Main Attraction. July 2006 Leisure Time performed as a guest quartet at Douglas Park in Springfield, IL for the "Sing In The Park" annual free concert presented by the Land of Lincoln Chorus. August 2006 Leisure Time was kept extremely busy during the month with performances at; the Rochester United Methodist Church, Rochester, IL., Eastland Retirement Community, Auburn, IL, an Ice Cream Social at the Bickford House Retirement Home, Springfield, IL and an impromptu "Singing Valentine" for Don & Thelma Draper on their 55th Wedding Anniversary at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. September 2006 Leisure Time experienced another busy performance schedule during September with performances at; the Barton W. Stone Nursing Home in Jacksonville, IL.., the Woodbury Financial Services customer appreciation dinner at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, a reunion of retired YMCA personnel at the Springfield Hilton, and also competed in the fall Illinois District Barbershop Quartet Competition. The quartet finished 17th in a field of 30 competitors. November 2006 Leisure Time, Capitol Collection, Saturday Matinee and The Four Marksmen performed at the LOL Fall Cabaret honoring all veterans of the U.S. Armed Services at the St. John's Vianney Activity Center, Sherman, IL. The quartet also performed for the residence of the Illinois Presbyterian Home in Springfield, IL and presented a surprise 20th wedding anniversary valentine for Assistant Principle Jill Gerberding at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Springfield, IL. December 2006 Leisure Time performed for the combined meeting of the Petersburg Women's Club and the Pierre Menard Chapter of the DAR at St. Paul's Evangelical Free Church in Petersburg, IL. The quartet also performed at a Christmas Luncheon for the Retired Illinois State Employee's Association at Northfield Center in Springfield, IL. The quartet also performed for the residents of the Barton Stone Nursing Home in Jacksonville, IL. Leisure Time also performed for the Sangamon County Home Extension at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL. January 2007 Leisure Time performed at the "Cabin Fever Day" at the Rochester United Methodist Church, Rochester, IL. March 2007 Leisure Time performed at a luncheon for Ansar Shriner Retirees at the Springfield Motor Boat Club, Springfield, IL. May 2007 Leisure Time performed at the 10th Annual Central Illinois Senior Celebration held at Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL. The quartet also performed for the residents of the Golden Manor Nursing Home, Nokomis, IL. June 2007 Leisure Time along with Capitol Collection were featured quartets at the Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus Spring Show at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, Springfield, IL. Leisure Time also performed at the Annual Meeting of the St. John's Hospital Samaritans, Springfield, IL. July 2007 Leisure Time performed at the 50th Wedding Anniversary Party for Ed and Evelyn Cain at the Eagles Club, Riverton, IL August 2007 Leisure Time performed at the August meeting of the Bank of Springfield, Classic 50's Club, at the Signature Inn, Springfield, IL. The quartet also performed each day at the Illinois State Fair at various location throughout the fairgrounds, Springfield, IL. September 2007 Leisure Time performed for the residence at the Taylorville Care Center, Taylorville, IL. The quartet also entered the IL District Barbershop Quartet Competition in Peoria, IL and finished 17th, competing against some of the best quartets in the state. October 2007 Leisure Time performed at the CIVS (CareGivers) Annual Prayer Service at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. The quartet gives a special thanks to Bryan Johnrud for filling in as Tenor when our regular Tenor - Gerry Conner was not able to make the performance. November 2007 Leisure Time performed at the annual meeting of the Odd Fellows & Rebecca's held a the Crown Plaza, Springfield, IL. December 2007 Leisure Time performed at the Retired Fiat-Allis Employees Christmas Party held at the Northfield Center in Springfield, IL. The quartet also performed at the Springfield Electric Christmas Party held at The Inn at 835 in Springfield, IL. The quartet along with the Land of Lincoln Chorus performed at Lewis Memorial Christian Village Apt., Oak Terrace Health Care Center, Montvale Estates, Dominican Sister's home, and the Hickory Glen Retirement Community. March 2008 The quartet performed for the residence of the Barton W. Stone Nursing Home in Jacksonville, IL. April 2008 The quartet performed at the spring luncheon meeting of the Academy of Life Long Learning held at the Inn @ 835 S. 2nd St., Springfield, IL. Leisure Time performed for the Springfield Variety Club at the Rochester United Methodist Church, Rochester, IL. May 2008 Leisure Time performed along with quartets Group Therapy and True Blue on the Land of Lincoln Chorus Spring Show at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, Springfield, IL. The quartet also was the feature entertainment at the Douglas United Methodist Church, Mother/Daughter Luncheon, Springfield, IL. June 2008 Leisure Time performed at the Virginia BBQ, Virginia, IL along with the Land of Lincoln Chorus. The quartet performed for the Moweaqua Farmers Co-Op customer appreciation at the central park in Moweaqua, IL July 2008 Leisure Time performed at Heritage Manor, Springfield, IL for a surprise birthday party for Edith Crawford's 70th birthday. The quartet also performed at a luncheon for the Elder Specialists at the SIU School of Medicine - Pearson Museum, Springfield, IL Leisure Time performed at the Washington Plaza Apt. in Springfield, IL for the volunteer appreciation luncheon. August 200 Leisure Time had three performances on the Lincoln Stage at the IL State Fair, Springfield, IL. September 2008 Leisure Time performed at the first annual Rochester Heritage Days at the Old Stone House in the historical village Rochester, IL.. The celebration was presented by Rochester Historical Preservation Society. November 2008 Leisure Time performed at a 25th Anniversary party for Michael and Bernasek at the Washington Park Botanical Gardens, Springfield, IL. December 2008 Leisure Time performed a Christmas Concert for the residents of the Montvale Estates, Springfield, IL. The quartet also performed at a Christmas Luncheon for the Farm Service Agency of the USDA at the Governor's Mansion, Springfield, IL. Leisure Time along with True Blue and Group Therapy were featured quartets on the Land of Lincoln "North Pole Harmony" Cabaret show held at Little Flower Activity Center, Springfield, IL The quartet completed a busy month by performing for the Christian Homes Management Christmas Party held at the Maple Club in Lincoln, IL. February 2009 Leisure Time with Bryan Johnsrud subbing for Gerry Conner on Tenor performed "Singing Valentines" in support of the Land of Lincoln Chorus annual fundraiser. March 2009 Leisure Time performed at the Springfield Jewish Federation Chaverim Luncheon, Springfield, IL. The quartet performed at a 90th Birthday Party for Ralph Camp at the 1st United Methodist Church in Springfield. Leisure Time made an appearance on the Singing with Danny Hicks Show featured on the Access-4 public access TV station in Springfield. May 2009 Leisure Time performed "Fat Ass" 5K Run for Charity. The event supports ongoing research for a cure Multiple Sclerosis. June 2009 Leisure Time performed at the Father's Day Celebration Luncheon held at the Decatur Macon County Senior Center, Decatur, IL. The quartet also performed for the residents of the Victorian Woods Senior Living Center, Decatur, IL. The quartet also performed at the Front Porch Coffee House in Virden, IL. September 2009 Leisure Time performed at the "Inaugural Oyster Festival and Street Party" sponsored by the Celtic Mist Pub in Springfield, IL. October 2009 Leisure Time performed for the Auburn Senior Citizens at the Sr. Citizens Center in Auburn, IL. The quartet made a guest appearance at the Sugar Creek United Methodist Church Consecration Chorus Concert in Chatham, IL. December 2009 Leisure Time performed a Christmas Concert for the residents of the Montvale Estates, Springfield, IL. The quartet also performed at a Leisure Time along with True Blue and Group Therapy were featured quartets on the Land of Lincoln "Fabulous 50's" Cabaret show held at Little Flower Activity Center, Springfield, IL. January 2010 Leisure Time had the opportunity to perform at the Washington Plaza Apartments, 2301 West Washington, Springfield, IL. to celebrate the 95th Birthday at a Birthday Party for Evelyn Eynon.
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