On September 30, 1980, a group of Pasadena residents met to discuss the possibility of starting a Glee club in the community. Ed Rogers, the principal of Holy Rosary School suggested his friend Brother Jared Blackmore, the principal of Regina High School in Corner Brook would be a good individual to direct the group. Brother Blackmore agreed, and the Glee club began.
The first executive members of the club were: Elsie Bennett as president, Louise Fisher as secretary, Mabel Stowe was treasurer, and our directors at the time were Malcolm Turner, Marilyn White, Otis Burton and Frank Moores.
The Pasadena Glee club was very active in the community, performing at churches and schools whenever they had the opportunity. Brother Blackmore would take different stories, such as “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, and adapt it for the group to perform. The club would perform at the opening ceremonies of the Winter Carnival in the community, and would often perform at the Arts and Culture Centre in Corner Brook.
The biggest accompli
shment for the club however, was producing a record. The group received a grant, and started working on their record. They had done so many wonderful things over the years, that they decided that the best way to finish would be to produce a record. The Glee Club was active in the community from 1980-1987, and allowed residents of Pasadena an opportunity to express their love of music and enjoy themselves in a social setting while doing so.
I Remember When…
I remember the St. David’s Anglican Church that burnt in the 1980s.
- I remember when I was a little girl visiting my family who lived in Pasadena and having lots of fun.
- Awesome beach. We would love to move here someday.
- I remember when King/Bonia were still a lovely forest.
- I remember picking strawberries at Mr. Earle’s strawberry field.
I remember when we used to go swimming at “concrete”.
- My greatest memory of Pasadena is where I have my trailer (Pine Ridge). Love it!
I remember working on the Winter Carnival Committee.
I remember having fun at the Strawberry Festival.
I remember swimming on Pasadena Beach and collecting pretty rocks.
I remember Sunday drives to South Brook Park.
I remember Pasadena Beach in the summer.
I remember going to the Strawberry Festival.
- I remember when me and my buddies used to go to the Hi-Way Diner ,which played mostly country on the jukebox ,and cue up Ted Nugent and Alice Cooper songs. The server […]
I remember my white go go boots dancing in the dance hall in South Brook Park.
I remember the 25 cents for a movie, pop and chips. Remember Mrs. Mitchell’s money purse, the black one with the tie string.
I always remember sneaking into Maxwells & playing in their playground when I was young
The chip stand that Allen French had. It was across from Brennan’s store, across the TCH. Of course Brennan’s store was not there at that time. Those fries were the best.
Favourite Date Activity? Skating! Swimming at the beach! Dinner and a movie courtesy of The Hiway Diner and Mitchells!
