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Bell Choir to help Deck the Hall!
COOPERSTOWN, NY … The Pathfinder Village Hand Bell Choir will help the National Hall of Fame and local families ring in the holidays at the museum’s annual Holiday Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m.
From noon through 5:00 p.m., local residents will receive free museum admission with the donation of a new, unwrapped toy or at least five non-perishable food items. The food and toys will benefit the Cooperstown Food Bank and Toys for Tots. Throughout the day visitors can experience hands-on activities and family-friendly programs.
The Village Hand Bell Choir, which has performed for many years at the Hall of Fame's holiday event, was founded in 1982 and performs at area celebrations, schools, club gatherings, and other events. The group is under the direction of Mandy Simons, the Village’s Music and Expressive Arts Specialist; they perform using a three-octave set of Schumerlich bells originally donated by regional Rotary Clubs.
Other activities at the Hall of Fame that day include viewing the current exhibits and making a holiday craft at the museum’s Learning Center.
Pathfinder Village is an internationally respected, livable community and services provider in upstate New York and was founded in 1980 to provide people with Down syndrome and other disabilities an independent and fulfilling lifestyle. As it works to provide quality supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities, the Village also offers highly successful educational, day services, vocational, and outreach programs. To learn more, visit pathfindervillage.org or visit our pages on the popular social media sites, Facebook and Instagram.