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| OHCC LIVING | APRIL 2022 | 19 Village Squares We're Swinging Again! What a delight it was to see about 50 enthusiastic people show up for the Village Squares open house March 3! We enjoyed seeing familiar friends and engaging with new ones. We were pleased to see several people new to square dance, and what good sports they all were! They were attentive to the instruction and proved to be very adept learners. They will be a welcome addition to our club. Experienced dancers paired up with the newcomers, and we were all dancing in a very short time. I heard several comments on how friendly a club we are. Square dance is "Friendship set to music." Sheldon did a fine job of teaching the calls, beginning with us all in one large circle, a very innovative way to start, and one that made everyone comfortable. Many thanks go to our co-presidents, Steve Ward and Linda Drapeau and to Vice president Phyllis Buvel and treasurer Ellen Kippel for their planning this event and to those who assisted. It was a great way to start up again, and we hope to add more beginners and see more of our experienced dancers return. Our dues are $10, and each lesson is $5. This is money well spent, as it provides exercise for the body and the brain, and a good dose of fun, friendship, and entertainment. ~ Valerie Thompson Ballroom Dance Our next dance of the year will be on Fri., April 8 in Abravanel Hall from 7 to 10 pm. We will dance once again to the music of the Alias Band, one of our most popular dance bands. The cost will be $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. We will be setting up for tables of eight. Give your check to the front desk by Fri., April 1 and, if desired, indicate your preference for your tablemates. Our monthly dances are on the second Friday of the month from 7 to 10 pm. (The times will vary for dinner dances.) The dance music is typically provided by a live band. The Ballroom Dance Club offers lessons each week on Wednesdays. Beginner lessons are at 2 pm and Intermediate lessons are at 3 pm. Cost is $7 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Pay at the door (no reservations required, just come). Carrie Kloss, a champion dancer, and professional instructor will provide the dance instruction. She is a Master Examiner for DVIDA Dance Vision. In April, the dance taught to Beginners will be Foxtrot. The dance that will be taught for Intermediate dancers is yet to be determined. Foxtrot is one of the most popular ballroom dances. It is often associated with the smooth dancing style of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Foxtrot is very similar to the waltz. Both are smooth dances characterized by flowing movements that travel around the room in a clockwise fashion. The dance combines slow steps and quick steps to create attractive patterns on the dance floor. It is typically danced to big band swing-style music, but it can be danced to many types of popular music. The Ballroom Dance Club has Practice Parties on Mondays, weekly in Abravanel Hall from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Experienced OHCC dancers will review Wednesday's lessons and provide help upon request. You can practice your dancing to a variety of ballroom music. The party is free, just drop in. These parties are open to all residents of OHCC and guests of members. The annual membership in the Ballroom Dance Club is $10. With this membership you will receive regular emails describing club activities as well as discounts for dances and lessons. Our next party will be a Cinco de Mayo Celebration actually on Cinco de Mayo! On Thurs., May 5 we will be welcoming back one of our favorite bands, Breez'n. They will do a few numbers to honor the theme of the night and then over two hours of our favorite dance songs of our youth. Party hosts and Board members will create the 'magic' of Mexico in Abravanel Hall. Tickets will go on sale this month — so members, watch your email. We could not do what we do without the help of our members who host parties. Here's former party hosts Marylu and Alan Belisle… which is which? We need name tags to tell. Photo bombing is our resident party-starter Nelson Agudelo. If you are not already a member and would like to learn how to get tickets to these parties, print out the membership form under Social Clubs/Doo Wop Club website on OceanHillsCountryClub.com, complete the information, and drop it by the Clubhouse front desk. Include a check for $10 per person for annual dues. Make your check payable to OH Doo Wop Club. We will send you invitations to all future parties. Hope to see you on the dance floor! Doo Wop and Disco Dance Club