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Bob Nelson, who goes by the stage name Robert K, has been performing at the Cherish at Central Park retirement community for months. He has become an anticipated guest at the communityB次元官网网址檚 monthly birthday teas and said heB次元官网网址檚 gotten to know the residents as well.
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Taking inspiration from other Canadian musicians, Nelson has begun playing live shows on his Facebook page as well and hopes to continue to share music online and at the retirement home.
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