SENIORS TAP THEIR FEET TO JOHN DENVER SONGS
    John Denver Singers Come to Aspen 
    by Steve Amendo
    Aspen Daily News
    October 13, 2001

     John Denver's presence reached out to the seniors of
Pitkin County Senior Services on Friday. As they ate lunch,
familiar songs by the late singer resonated through the air.
Some set aside their plates to tap their feet and sing along
with the World Family of John Denver Singers.
     The World Family of John Denver Singers, established by
singer/songwriter Melanie Trondson of Montrose, arrived in
Aspen for the 4th Annual Tribute to John Denver. Wanting to
give something back to the community that houses this great
event, the singers headed to Pitkin County Senior Services for
the second year in a row to sing some of their favorite John
Denver songs.  The group didn't only come toting instruments
and singing songs, they also presented the seniors with a
framed picture of Denver, a DVD player and a few CDs to go
along with it.  "I think it's just wonderful", said Marge
Sterling, a resident of Pitkin County Senior Services and an
avid fan of Denver's music. I like "Rocky Mountain High."
According to group member Maria Woytko, "I think they (the
seniors) like having the entertainment."
     The World Family of John Denver Singers performed for
about 40 minutes providing the seniors with songs such as
"Country Roads," "Sweet Surrender" and "Today."  Some of the
group's members showed up well before the performance to speak
and interact with the seniors. Fay Ward, a program
coordinator, was thankful that the group came to spend time
with seniors. "I think the seniors are pleased that all these
people want to sing for them," said Ward.   Everyone involved
was pleased with the day's events. Ames was happy that
Denver's songs were sung because most of the seniors know and
enjoy his music. "Everybody knows these songs," Ames said.

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