04/17/2026
DATE CHANGE FOR THIS MONTH ONLY - we will meet on the 2nd Wednesday, May 13th, instead of our usual 1st Wednesdays.
We will cover the song "Teach Your Children" by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. The chart is attached, and paper copies will be available in class. Here's the YouTube Play-along video: https://youtu.be/Heclreq7RYg?t=75
We are located on Floor 2R of the First United Methodist Church,
333 North Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Parking and Entrance are in the back of the building off Lafayette Boulevard
Connie will be at the door to greet and direct you.
Lesson times:
5:30 - ultimate beginner lesson
6-7:00 - learn the song(s) of the month
7:30 - advanced techniques
Loaner ukes are available; feel free to bring a friend.
A $10 suggested monthly offering for the teacher’s time is appreciated but not required to attend.
03/31/2026
It’s nearly April and our monthly meeting is coming up Wednesday! We'll be covering Tom Petty's, Runnin’ Down A Dream.
Come out and join us for some ukulele fun. You’re welcome at Michiana Ukulele Society even if you have never played a uke before.
Ultimate beginners: 5:30 p.m.
Whole group: 6 p.m.
Suggested offering $10
Loaners available
First United Methodist Church, 333 N. Main Street, South Bend.
03/05/2026
At our March meeting, we learned our first-ever Traveling Wilburys’ song, Handle With Care! Thank you to everyone who came out, and a big welcome to our first-timers!
We also had a fun little mini open mic moment. Huge shoutout to Jan and Carla for their beautiful rendition of Michelle, and to Melanie for singing I Will Always Love You!
03/02/2026
1st Wednesday of the Month Meeting, 5:30-7:30 - March 4th song: Handle With Care -https://youtu.be/yfe_MpDv3NU?si=vnErx_1NT7hz5aaO
01/20/2026
The song for our Wednesday, February 4th meeting is "Blowin' In The Wind" by Bob Dylan.
12/02/2025
Tired of being cooped up watching the snow fall? Join us Wednesday (Dec. 3) for the Michiana Ukulele Society's monthly meet-up! We’ll be playing “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” by Carpenters.
Brand new to ukulele? Come at 5:30 p.m. for Jetta’s beginner lesson. Group strum starts at 6 p.m. — loaner ukes available! All ages and abilities welcome.
First United Methodist Church, 333 N. Main St., South Bend. Parking is behind the church off Lafayette Blvd. Enter through the left-hand door and we will direct you from there!
11/05/2025
Tomorrow is our November society meeting! The song for the month is I Thank You by ZZ Top. If you have never played a ukulele before but would like to try, we have a place for you at the Michigan Ukulele Society.
Come at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1st, and Jetta will give you a lesson. Whole group meets at 6 p.m. Loaner Ukes are available.
We meet at First United Methodist Church, 333 N. Main St., South Bend. Parking is behind the church off Lafayette Blvd. Go in the door on the left and someone will direct you.
I Thank You
Provided to YouTube by BMG Rights Management (US) LLCI Thank You · ZZ TopDeguello℗ 1979 Warner Records Inc.Released on: 1979-11-01Vocals, Guitar, Baritone S...
09/30/2025
Society meets this week! The song is Black Magic Woman by Santana. If you have never played a ukulele before but would like to try, we have a place for you at the Michigan Ukulele Society.
Come at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1st, and Jetta will give you a lesson. Whole group meets at 6 p.m. Chord sheet is in the comments below. Loaner Ukes are available.
We meet at First United Methodist Church, 333 N. Main St., South Bend. Parking is behind the church off Lafayette BLvd. Go in the door on the left and someone will direct you.
08/31/2025
Society meets this week! The song is Rock and Roll by Led Zeppelin. If you have never played a ukulele before but would like to try, we have a place for you at the Michigan Ukulele Society. Come at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, and Jetta will give you a lesson. Whole group meets at 6 p.m. Chord sheet is in the comments below.
We meet at First United Methodist Church, 333 N. Main St., South Bend. Parking is behind the church. Go in the door on the left and someone will direct you.
08/06/2025
Tonight, Aug 6th! Michiana Ukulele Society meets- we will review the songs learned from the last three months: Get Together, Don't Think Twice It's Alright, and Jack and Diane. Also, we will have a little fun with a new (old) song by the Lovin’ Spoonful, Nashville Cats, attached below in the comments.
5:30 - ultimate beginner lesson
6-7 - we learn or review the song(s)
7:30 - advanced techniques
Loaner ukes are available; feel free to bring a friend.
We are located on Floor 2R of the First United Methodist Church,
333 North Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Parking and Entrance are in the back of the building off Lafayette BLVD. Connie will be at the door to greet and direct you.
06/05/2025
We had a fantastic Michiana Ukulele Society meeting last night! Great vibes, good company, and some solid strumming as we learned Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right by Bob Dylan. Can’t wait to do it again next time!