Thursday, August 31, 2006

Summer Newsletter

The summer newsletter is out. Members will have received it by email or ordinary mail by now. If not, or you just want the pdf, it is here.


The dates for dancing startup are:


AdvancedSept 13
PlusSept 6

(The A level start was moved back due to hall availability)


On Sept 28 Brent will be doing a Western Night at Plus. On Oct 4 A will be hosting Ray's 20th anniversary. Also upcoming soon is the Gary Shoemake dance on Oct 26th.


Entertainment books are available again this year. They are $46 each and include quite a bit of bonus value over last year.


One additional change for this year is "Round of the Month" teach by Alison and Brent. On the first dance night of each month (starting Oct), the cuer will be doing a teach of the ROM from 7:30 to 8:00.


Hope to see you on the dance floor soon!

Sunday, August 20, 2006

Penticton News

The Penticton Peachfest Square Dance Festival is over for another year, and there is news.
Chuck and Marguerite Jordan were presented with the Sillery award for their service to the square dance community. Also Brent and Therese Mawdsley will be the Friday night MC's for next year's festival.

The venue for next year has changed, we will be in the gym of the community centre. It is right next to the convention centre. It has a wood floor.

Saturday, August 05, 2006

Ted Dobson

We are sorry to inform you that Ted Dobson passed away July 24, 2006, surrounded by his family. There was a memorial service July 31 with many club members in attendance. Ted and Karen had been married 47 years. We send our condolences to Karen and to their family. He was a good man and we will miss him.