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Thread #57761 Message #910153
Posted By: wysiwyg
14-Mar-03 - 02:39 PM
Thread Name: Obit: Coffee House founder Jerry Christen (2003)
Subject: Obit: Jerry Christen
Posted by permission, from a mail list member.
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From: Steve Gretz, Boston Area Coffeehouse Association (BACHA) Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 9:50 PM Subject: Jerry Christen
I am very sorry to have to write this news... Jerry Christen, who founded "A New Song" Coffeehouse in Bedford, MA in 1985, and has been running it ever since, passed away this week. A Memorial Service will be held for him this Saturday, March 15, at 12 Noon at The First Church of Christ Congregational--25 Great Road, in Bedford.
In addition to presenting shows at "A New Song," Jerry has been very active in other folk endeavors in the area--including founding and serving as president of the "Boston Area Coffeehouse Association" (BACHA). His warm spirit, his delight in people, and his passion for folk music and the folk community will be greatly missed by us all.