Jazz In October To Benefit At Home on the Sound

Autumn Jazz by Bethune Big Band from Harlem and Seven Luncheons celebrate to benefit At Home on the Sound

A full house, all members and friends of At Home on the Sound, will greet the senior jazz musicians this Sunday, Oct. 30, at the home of Sid and Shirley Singer in Mamaroneck on the heels of seven luncheons in private homes that encourage laughter and good conversation over gourmet food prepared by the hosts.

At Home on the Sound, a one year old organization has joined the ranks of community advocates in Larchmont and Mamaroneck. Its mission is to support residents who wish to stay in their own homes by providing services not always readily available or too steep to afford.  It does this mainly through a cadre of local volunteers who drive At Home on the Sound members to doctor appointments, or to visit a relative among other destinations; by screening and recommending service providers who are reliable and give good value; by recruiting local merchants and restaurants as Community Associates who offer members considerable discounts; by engaging student volunteers from Mamaroneck High School as well as older volunteers to fill in the gap with many chores when our own children are not near enough to step in on a moment’s notice.  A fun part of the offerings are the bi-monthly programs held at Sts. John and Paul in Larchmont, where interesting topics stretch the mind and where new friendships are formed.

These are often deepened over the monthly luncheons at local restaurants at steeply discounted prices. As one daughter put it: “At Home on the Sound has taken the worry out of my day, knowing that one phone call will get my mother to the doctor on time and I do not have to miss work”.

If membership fees are a concern, stipends are available for eligible members.

The Bethune Big Band Ensemble in concert. Charles West, Leader.