Bells Toll for Jolly Jinglers

The Jolly Jinglers rang their first bells and began practicing in September of 2004. Jane Jacobsen, the Activities Director, stated she thought this would be an activity where people could be involved and have a purpose for living, entertaining others.

The bells and ringers made their debut performance on December 22, 2004 during KTIV's Tree Of Love with the song "Go Tell It On The Mountain".

The method the Jinglers use is called the Krystal Bell Method. The bells are colored coordinated with flash cards. The director keeps the beat to the music and an accompanying tape is played. Together they make beautiful harmony.

The Jolly Jinglers consist of Director - Jane Jacobsen, Bell Ringers; Residents - Lucille Darnell, Dorothea Zvacek, Marie Larsen, Connie Burger, Dephia Hoppner, RoseAnn Christiansen, Ann Wingett, Lamars and Irene Clark, Staff - Elaine Pflepsen, Kathy Zeitler, Nancy Gatzemeyer, Patsy Cuhdomelka, and Jo Slaughter.

As the staff and residents practice, the cheerful chiming of the bells can be heard echoing throughout the halls of the Care Centre most Thursday mornings at 10:00 am.
Please feel free to stop by and listen even during practice. We love the audience.