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14 | OHCC LIVING | MAY 2026 | Have you always wanted to try Ballroom dancing or are you an experienced dancer? e Ballroom Dance Club has something for everyone! Join us at our May dance to be held on Fri., May 1 in Abravanel Hall from 7 to 9:15 pm. Get some exercise, have fun, and make new social connections. Dress is casual. We will dance to the music of the popular Music Station Duo. e cost will be $15/ member or $20/nonmember. e Club hosts an open practice dance party in Abravanel Hall each Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. ese parties are open to all residents of OHCC and guests of members. e events are free to Club members. Resident non-members may attend one dance party free. ereaer, the cost for attending a dance party for non-members will be $5. A variety of recorded music will be played that will include music for many of the ballroom dances: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Swing, Cha-Cha, Samba, Hustle, Rumba, Night Club 2 Step, and more. e events are Bring Your Own Everything except pitchers of water and glasses will be provided. Open Dance Practice sessions are held in Abravanel Hall from 2 to 4 pm each week on Mondays. Our experienced dancers will provide help upon request. You can practice your dancing to a variety of ballroom music. ese sessions are FREE and are open to all residents of OHCC and guests of members. e annual membership dues for the Ballroom Dance Club are $10 per person. With this membership you will receive regular emails describing club activities as well as discounts for dances. To join, just drop your check o in the Ballroom folder at the front desk. Indicate your email address(s) on the check. Written by Marv Todd (978) 239-5440, mtodd941@gmail.com. Ballroom Dance I want to share some quick but important advice to help you avoid becoming a victim of a real estate scam. Some agents may appear to represent you but act in their own interest instead. ey might: • Limit showings or withhold outside oers. • Convince you that "no one wants your home." • en oer to buy it themselves at a below- market price — only to remodel and resell it for a prot. is is a bait-and-switch tactic, and unfortunately, the seller (you) ends up losing valuable equity. • Review your listing contract carefully. Make sure it requires all oers to be presented to you immediately — it's California law. • Prohibit your agent (or anyone tied to them) from buying your property. is removes conict of interest. • Request showing feedback regularly. It keeps your agent accountable and ensures your home is being properly marketed. • Ask if your agent has any nancial connection to potential buyers or investors. Transparency matters. Your home is one of your biggest assets. You deserve an agent who is loyal, transparent, and fully focused on getting you top dollar. Let's have a quick conversation about how I market and protect my clients' best interests. I'm happy to review your situation condentially and make sure your sale is handled safely and successfully.