Mel Goldstein, the Director of the volunteer 34 member “Guys & Dolls” Choral Group rehearses every Tuesday morning at Delray Villas Clubhouse B. They recently performed at Majestic Isles in Boynton Beach, and local nursing homes. After performing at Manor Care, Yamato Road in Boca Raton on February 18, they have been invited back for a return engagement on March 24.
Goldstein, besides leading the group, is a soloist singing high tenor. Selma Moskowitz, soprano is the main female soloist, with other women performing solos dependant on the number being sung.
“We have 13 male tenor and bass voices in our chorus. I consider these men the finest male singers in the area. Many of them do solo turns at our concerts,” says leader Goldstein. “We have a vast library of music we use for our performances, from Broadway show tunes like Camelot, to Irving Berlin.”
Goldstein, 68, a big six footer, moved from Lindenhurst, L. I. to Delray Villas four and a half years ago. He was instrumental in restarting the choral group which had been dormant for a few years.
For 40 years he volunteered as a fireman and EMT on Long Island. He and his wife Lynn raised a son and daughter and have one grandchild. His son, daughter in law, their daughter and grandson are all professional singers. Goldstein's one regret was not becoming a Cantor.
“Working with the Delray Villas guys and gals talented singers has been a joy,” says Goldstein. With each rehearsal and live performance we improve our artistry. If any organization would like to book our group, call me at 561-381-0131.”
Traffic Update: S.R. 806/ Atlantic Ave. from a point east of S.R.7/ U.S. 441 to a point west of Lyons Rd.
Construction began on January 7, 2008 on 0.5 miles of S.R. 806/ Atlantic Ave. from a point east of S.R.7/ U.S. 441. This $756,745.68 construction project including milling and repaving of the existing roadway, drainage improvements, guardrail relocation and new signing and pavement markings. The project is being built by Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. and is expected to be complete May 2008.
Update for Week of March 10: Restriction: There will be alternating lane closures from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Monday, March 3 through Friday, March 7. Flagmen will be onsite to assist motorists during lane restrictions, delays are expected. There will be intermittent lane closures 8 p.m. until 6 a.m., Monday through Friday, beginning on March 10 and ending on March 31, for guardrail installation. Flagmen will be onsite to assist motorists during lane restrictions.