Band
Swapping “Truckin’” and “Friend of the
Devil” for tunes like “Tuxedo Junction” and
“Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend,” the
band of 16 or so senior volunteer musicians
practiced in a room at the West Chester
Senior Center. Charles “Ozzie” Aldworth
sat in the back of the room, watching his
keyboardist wife, Mary, lead the band.

Charles Aldworth, the band’s self-
proclaimed “roadie,” helped everyone
pack up at the end of the rehearsal.

“It’s a good contribution for the
community,” he said of the band.

They have a rehearsal or a gig each week
and play mostly for senior centers and nurs-
ing homes, or travel to places like the
Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

They also recently played for the senior
group at Temple Sholom in Broomall.

Nearly every instrument — sans percus-
sion — was present: accordion, violins,
saxophone, trumpet, even a standing bass.

PMarissa Stern
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The Grateful Alive Band at a rehearsal
As they rehearsed, Mary Aldworth
called out encouraging comments, like,
“that sounded good,” or, “that was better.”
“It’s a nice group, everybody’s very
nice,” Mary Aldworth said. “We have
people from all walks of life, different
backgrounds.” There’s a former mayor in the group
plus retired teachers — even a rabbi.

“It’s a real joy to be part of this group,”
said Rabbi Sue Greenberg, who plays the
violin. “I hadn’t played with a group in a
while, but when I heard about this group,
I decided I needed to join it.”
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