Monday, May 11
6:00 PM UTC

Special Event: Songs from the Silver Screen

Trainer:
Maggie Rothwell

Date and Time

Monday, May 11
6:00 PM UTC
Remind MeZoom LinkMeeting ID: 886 4973 5425Call-in by phone: 1-888-788-0099

Class Description

Lights, camera, action, and play it again, Sam! Grab some popcorn and join us for a box office busting romp through songs from classic motion pictures! Music often makes the movie. Come listen and sing along to live, scene stealing songs from memorable films as musician Maggie Rothwell performs blockbuster hits. Songs from great movies like Singing in the Rain, Jailhouse Rock, The Graduate, Footloose, The Big Chill and many more are sure to bring a smile to your face and a song to your heart. Don’t miss this two thumbs up event that will leave you clamoring for a sequel!

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Trainer:
Maggie Rothwell

Maggie Rothwell is a singer/songwriter and guitarist who lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Maggie first began her career as an elementary school music teacher and, after raising her family, became a musician for therapeutic recreation departments in nursing homes. One of her other joys has been hosting an open mic for over a decade. Maggie is thrilled to bring her passion for music and her desire to nurture the talent of others to Senior Planet’s Open Mic and Songwriting Nights!

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