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“the club with a heart”
Old and new
came together on January 14 at our old timers dance as we enjoyed
an old timers special and also welcomed new dancers in our new
class. We had an interesting array of old time outfits and hats,
but the favorite outfit was overalls! As always, there was plenty
of good old time cooking. We enjoyed ten pots of soups, beans and
chili with cornbread on the side, and of course delicious
desserts. Thanks to all of our good old-time cooks. Also, a big
thank you to
our guest caller Bob Sloman, guest rounds cuer Sandra Heer and
guest line dance cuer Jeanette Bowen. It was a pleasure to have
you and dance to your calls and cues.
We had a great “red and
white” turn out for our Valentine's dance on February 11.
Eddie Smith added a special and fun touch to the evening by taking
pictures of couples against a backdrop of hearts, flowers and
cupids. I am quite sure that most couples felt just a little more
romantic after cozying up together to have their picture made. Our
refreshment table was laden with valentine sweets for sweethearts.
A big thank you
to all the folks who helped with fun food and decorations and gave
all of such a lovely evening.
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We were privileged once again to
host this year's St. Jude's dance on March 28. This dance has a
special meaning to our own Paul and Pattie Henze and really brings
the local square dance community together in a special way. We had
a great turnout and the dance floor was jammed packed with
squares. We appreciate all of you who came out to show your
support of such a worthy cause and did a good job of filling our
donation jar to the half way point. This special and inspirational
evening started off in a whirl of round dancing cued by Sandra
Heer and Dennis McMinds. Guest callers were Roy Hawes, Ray
Donohoo, Joe Kelly and Wendell Longwith. Guest lines cuer was
Jeanette Bowen. After the first rowdy combo mainstream-plus tip a
St. Jude's child and her mother gave a moving testimony about the
work done there and the St. Jude's children blessed us with a song
“You Are My Sunshine”. We had over twice as many
donations for the silent auction this year. I saw everything from
an Elvis Lamp to horse blankets and everything else in between
including a knight in shining armor and carpet. There were nine
tables of items and also four racks of clothes for sale. We
appreciate everything that was done to help raise money for St.
Jude. Also thanks to all of the folks that helped with
refreshments. Sandra McKaig
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