tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31097231613012187812024-03-27T02:03:47.017+10:00Cane Country Squares<br><br><b>Square Dance Club, Bundaberg Queensland<br><br></b>
Modern Square Dancing<br>
Fitness with Fun & Music<br><br><br>Cane Country Squareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18411722997486232468noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-61360730510512444762024-03-27T00:12:00.003+10:002024-03-27T00:12:46.526+10:00Hervey Bay Square Dancer Club 35th Birthday<p>Bundaberg dancers joined in the fun with Hervey Bay Square Dance Club celebrating their 35th Birthday. Friday 22nd started the event with a group travelling from Bundaberg. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2i_7fyvNlsTYorapLiPSr9sDakOnYXr99U5rDu3nFhH9Ro9dLoddBHWX8KRKmEnufZP_6rZ0JTuSDoTjFdJI5nREY7NXTLjtfYZswRta2_oC7QyjzgDIuectw8bSlq4m5e9FYOYePbrTxe2koz2l9NQnyJcB3HfzAtJX3ckrlpFmn4doRNAjHeuWb647/s800/bundy%20group%20friday%20HB%2035th.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="477" data-original-width="800" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2i_7fyvNlsTYorapLiPSr9sDakOnYXr99U5rDu3nFhH9Ro9dLoddBHWX8KRKmEnufZP_6rZ0JTuSDoTjFdJI5nREY7NXTLjtfYZswRta2_oC7QyjzgDIuectw8bSlq4m5e9FYOYePbrTxe2koz2l9NQnyJcB3HfzAtJX3ckrlpFmn4doRNAjHeuWb647/w640-h382/bundy%20group%20friday%20HB%2035th.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>More dancers from Cane Country Squares joined them on Saturday 23rd. Some stayed for the whole event, including a social gathering for lunch on Sunday 24th after the morning dance.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirXsqC6oddPnsQEL5MND3RXAZRqP-mYL-lwNJMrT72NgcjphyphenhyphenEwertnXD9dTJJFpDAkxXZ4h6nXD1BUcyk5dBhUeuxvbX7GOgu4kEukFlmLfDwvZ-bSI5_3LdFcMKZDl0Hn8Y1E1zToo83apGFFwro6Uiq9yQvUtUpHZPU9S9qJ8_vkO5VrFB7dpglsxp0/s800/saturday%20morning%20matt%20stage%20karen%20jo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="381" data-original-width="800" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirXsqC6oddPnsQEL5MND3RXAZRqP-mYL-lwNJMrT72NgcjphyphenhyphenEwertnXD9dTJJFpDAkxXZ4h6nXD1BUcyk5dBhUeuxvbX7GOgu4kEukFlmLfDwvZ-bSI5_3LdFcMKZDl0Hn8Y1E1zToo83apGFFwro6Uiq9yQvUtUpHZPU9S9qJ8_vkO5VrFB7dpglsxp0/w640-h304/saturday%20morning%20matt%20stage%20karen%20jo.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Saturday Morning was Mainstream and SSD level with Plus dancing after lunch. It is always good to see the callers have an opportunity to dance.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg18bH3-h9ukDI50fCv6QrAihlT2wEGXpVzRl6zYTRPJlW2brrfoWFOxY4Tg5kwfT4Zt8aM3cJcvOOeZZFz4vmWEO7tPruXnxlNnvYhD_MlGJks5IxY3rbgZaoBUUyIioQFrX6eaWnf3OSrDEKDJQIrr5OWx3jJOPFQWTFbW05jWoKq02ZaSwWF16B2xk0u/s800/saturday%20afternoon%20plus%20matt%20james%20floor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="329" data-original-width="800" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg18bH3-h9ukDI50fCv6QrAihlT2wEGXpVzRl6zYTRPJlW2brrfoWFOxY4Tg5kwfT4Zt8aM3cJcvOOeZZFz4vmWEO7tPruXnxlNnvYhD_MlGJks5IxY3rbgZaoBUUyIioQFrX6eaWnf3OSrDEKDJQIrr5OWx3jJOPFQWTFbW05jWoKq02ZaSwWF16B2xk0u/w640-h264/saturday%20afternoon%20plus%20matt%20james%20floor.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicfmvarFEnS1jHpmP7s7hrvZu55Z5Hx7o_cawHXULSI-o9SPUcSyBMI8zzvyR65aWytNA5Ea0J8NkJNyrGpW0RcnvBwbbgIag3OG-2A58aNKcYXTCgziK0auMCcONKKfZglWbKtYYYNZlIDnmkHi-4XPVt8DQEr166-1a_x2mKRWk0V0y87MxwnkXx12bZ/s800/saturday%20pm%20matt%20stage%20elaine%20floor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="260" data-original-width="800" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicfmvarFEnS1jHpmP7s7hrvZu55Z5Hx7o_cawHXULSI-o9SPUcSyBMI8zzvyR65aWytNA5Ea0J8NkJNyrGpW0RcnvBwbbgIag3OG-2A58aNKcYXTCgziK0auMCcONKKfZglWbKtYYYNZlIDnmkHi-4XPVt8DQEr166-1a_x2mKRWk0V0y87MxwnkXx12bZ/w640-h208/saturday%20pm%20matt%20stage%20elaine%20floor.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>With the SSD level included in the program and it was great to see some of our new SSD dancers joining in. For some it was their first experience of an event with multiple callers and for others, the first dance away from home. We had great fun dancing together with Matt, Anita and brand new SSD dancers, Laura and Adrian.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgChtkDPH198-AXa9cZACBbeE3DPW688ksT9HEJ4gFY6vBdiSE9IaSeK9fnj7KjMxqOhP8wecIsLY0SgzzX0m3wO8eDXg7NF6lLKnPQoL0pCJF_r5WImvVrZnTsJz-DxbtW_DeJT4MkjIxuq3Rii3rasBYfhF2dbGQ4G2uAqQCnn2mufkxf1tTvNiyovEhn/s800/sat%20night%20laura%20adrian.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="800" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgChtkDPH198-AXa9cZACBbeE3DPW688ksT9HEJ4gFY6vBdiSE9IaSeK9fnj7KjMxqOhP8wecIsLY0SgzzX0m3wO8eDXg7NF6lLKnPQoL0pCJF_r5WImvVrZnTsJz-DxbtW_DeJT4MkjIxuq3Rii3rasBYfhF2dbGQ4G2uAqQCnn2mufkxf1tTvNiyovEhn/w640-h316/sat%20night%20laura%20adrian.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Callers for the weekend included our own Matthew Mills, James Reid and Elaine Davis. All ran sessions individually and together. I really enjoyed Matt and James harmonising together and all three finishing up the event. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-7MH4ct8e9o4x6mko2CH4PwYFWyUsbS2kbtLcFbMd0TH1pj8qGlA6bn1vj0MHveS02NTbwGWMRsewFKtW85sV7_NXZHzJbDyLbvCVwLhakTjeoCYDz9E9OAFcwdwxKUEsnnybvIKbJoMeh8VjsRuqoV6oB7NnWDwWB_BvCLaL2PCQLQUx8rgpjla-KXz/s800/matt%20james%20stage%20-laura%20adrian.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="382" data-original-width="800" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-7MH4ct8e9o4x6mko2CH4PwYFWyUsbS2kbtLcFbMd0TH1pj8qGlA6bn1vj0MHveS02NTbwGWMRsewFKtW85sV7_NXZHzJbDyLbvCVwLhakTjeoCYDz9E9OAFcwdwxKUEsnnybvIKbJoMeh8VjsRuqoV6oB7NnWDwWB_BvCLaL2PCQLQUx8rgpjla-KXz/w640-h306/matt%20james%20stage%20-laura%20adrian.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I attended from Saturday morning but I was told all three calling together on Friday was particularly good. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitp1xur5RqzFnbBEabLeYYTXRBLQN-r67q3ClLA4u3NJsB-FbVscN4jQ4GGximXxq_myanrxGBGqUj_AieI43SxUkQGjC7Hbd2obGX8YzYzul-sOjRqEPucwemWu4IDoDVNRuMDCesXJNYsOm9JcmtO3-vXZyjx87Rp1A1SYGGicHY0Iq2MDQ9j2vDkp-5/s800/sat%20night%20jo%20anita%20skirts2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="387" data-original-width="800" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitp1xur5RqzFnbBEabLeYYTXRBLQN-r67q3ClLA4u3NJsB-FbVscN4jQ4GGximXxq_myanrxGBGqUj_AieI43SxUkQGjC7Hbd2obGX8YzYzul-sOjRqEPucwemWu4IDoDVNRuMDCesXJNYsOm9JcmtO3-vXZyjx87Rp1A1SYGGicHY0Iq2MDQ9j2vDkp-5/w640-h310/sat%20night%20jo%20anita%20skirts2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUMhQNh8LdBKpE5ouyVhdcRvisASGZJVbNpHqH5T2zHialnFbt6zm0B95mxm3mMIKxKF_lzzba7dQbj4hAXoFVv8_XBQyJbf0Fs5ZxlfG9qGkkUisGjhN648hf8BVZqr_1vKmzFGfmYfM2lpUKkPDBbpGJI278UkYod_OB8p2a5nrHA0Gob3OXLoB3nQJ/s800/sat%20night%20laura%20adrian%20karen%20anita.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="295" data-original-width="800" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUMhQNh8LdBKpE5ouyVhdcRvisASGZJVbNpHqH5T2zHialnFbt6zm0B95mxm3mMIKxKF_lzzba7dQbj4hAXoFVv8_XBQyJbf0Fs5ZxlfG9qGkkUisGjhN648hf8BVZqr_1vKmzFGfmYfM2lpUKkPDBbpGJI278UkYod_OB8p2a5nrHA0Gob3OXLoB3nQJ/w640-h236/sat%20night%20laura%20adrian%20karen%20anita.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sunday was an anything goes morning. Most dressed down to go straight from the dance to lunch, or the drive home. When Rob volunteered to dance the right hand side the mandatory petticoat came out for him to wear.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbNkLoS9QPq-C8MsNIdZkHggHzCQC5aGaMcv9-zY_gV4W8vZiRR0SdiHrMYv-ZFEJpAEa-mZRYmWMIA4hB9piTdLNwzUWxO_6ZOH_PKFTAjww3TqgvMrXIoyVg5jQ4kDsqbzBb3MzzkGIszwaOnDqdJlekDwN9uzTupDchhxgHb_UCvOdXmSVrUJ1Qvl8c/s800/sunday-rob%20davis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="800" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbNkLoS9QPq-C8MsNIdZkHggHzCQC5aGaMcv9-zY_gV4W8vZiRR0SdiHrMYv-ZFEJpAEa-mZRYmWMIA4hB9piTdLNwzUWxO_6ZOH_PKFTAjww3TqgvMrXIoyVg5jQ4kDsqbzBb3MzzkGIszwaOnDqdJlekDwN9uzTupDchhxgHb_UCvOdXmSVrUJ1Qvl8c/w640-h384/sunday-rob%20davis.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Matt workshopped Three Quarter Tags leading up to a bigger movement, Dilemma or Delight. It took some work but I really liked it. Elaine walked us through an old movement I had never done before, Carousel Promenade which I really enjoyed. Pam and I will be asking Matt to workshop this one back in Bundaberg. Another movement Elaine workshopped was a Grand Slide, starting with the ladies facing the mans side. It is an interesting movement with each person working as an individual.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcdrtN3M4uxOtmswwBjFQxL3O8fNIgmhu9EEXzIn_Oo3eCVYj4difnhViUef9RQhJ9cPuluna3LO1D1cINKddNt37Wo32hUhQb9HDuzAsQs39pajDxw3z4E9KV1pB_tFiQR5QKQ11EJ3cxIIKIRJBGt9F6sLpUTJnl14RCtbv1xZM2NxLXA_nbLkThwuF6/s800/sun%203%20callers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="421" data-original-width="800" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcdrtN3M4uxOtmswwBjFQxL3O8fNIgmhu9EEXzIn_Oo3eCVYj4difnhViUef9RQhJ9cPuluna3LO1D1cINKddNt37Wo32hUhQb9HDuzAsQs39pajDxw3z4E9KV1pB_tFiQR5QKQ11EJ3cxIIKIRJBGt9F6sLpUTJnl14RCtbv1xZM2NxLXA_nbLkThwuF6/w640-h336/sun%203%20callers.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Check out our <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/photo-gallery-2024.html">2024 photo gallery</a> for more photos and check our <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/videos-2024.html">2024 video page</a> for videos of the weekend, uploaded soon.</p>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-4743430304691073752024-03-10T23:08:00.001+10:002024-03-13T15:03:48.542+10:00Cane Country Squares 41st Birthday 2024<p>On Friday, the 8th of March we dressed in our club colours of green and gold for Cane Country Squares 41st Birthday. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWrxmGC3f7cFKMzb5aZ_4K25bA0BfPPY2ChII2ll17dy-Mj5QWtJ0G8tGpEDxgQ0lEZSgO8RXezDHxt173zQ-O3zxL3rNJ8pGd-14e_vcayX-pC3DVcwPLrV3dsfqIyWvPOhQ0aeKBuytfHSqHkmPdB-tTfiZzgdd4CIdepdMeP7rRtMUnz4g0ut3NLaTD/s800/2%20squares.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="328" data-original-width="800" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWrxmGC3f7cFKMzb5aZ_4K25bA0BfPPY2ChII2ll17dy-Mj5QWtJ0G8tGpEDxgQ0lEZSgO8RXezDHxt173zQ-O3zxL3rNJ8pGd-14e_vcayX-pC3DVcwPLrV3dsfqIyWvPOhQ0aeKBuytfHSqHkmPdB-tTfiZzgdd4CIdepdMeP7rRtMUnz4g0ut3NLaTD/w640-h262/2%20squares.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Dancing started at 6:30pm at our regular dance hall at 89 Targo St. While lower key than our big 40th event last year, it was a fun night for our local group. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitfXcjk5jNTBJBL8qvUqKyAewhAFU4lBrFAl7GLlOGQgDbHDrWXJAli1Pn0kxCr3ItMQXqi5zrALpAwUR85N9-k88BbO5q9-AT-BsfyZO8mJbfme3wkzLj20L7oRtAwfnULoNtk4ncmsu1qqi_ShR3j-yLtyj78EDJHdUHl5LNtjgMCEudEJKkvDRA0q6v/s800/2%20squares%20sandy-scott.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="800" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitfXcjk5jNTBJBL8qvUqKyAewhAFU4lBrFAl7GLlOGQgDbHDrWXJAli1Pn0kxCr3ItMQXqi5zrALpAwUR85N9-k88BbO5q9-AT-BsfyZO8mJbfme3wkzLj20L7oRtAwfnULoNtk4ncmsu1qqi_ShR3j-yLtyj78EDJHdUHl5LNtjgMCEudEJKkvDRA0q6v/w640-h276/2%20squares%20sandy-scott.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Our current learners group attended making two squares of SSD level on the floor all night. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg69dKJpTTl_-Crs0_x1j-l4dlftO3ha6Hkd8znA_xYLrtOZbWKncIqjL1gGc10J2oOR2GObfjVxkF3cFUmOwUlAwoBkxXWBR1XUv0z5HyvY7JalKBxmSGETp2-K7XFonJQ0VwwAUPE6KlU_fl0StyDkkparzJW0TRWmyWrmvEi1cSp_5Rv_IbL02xluktk/s800/2%20squares%20banner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="800" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg69dKJpTTl_-Crs0_x1j-l4dlftO3ha6Hkd8znA_xYLrtOZbWKncIqjL1gGc10J2oOR2GObfjVxkF3cFUmOwUlAwoBkxXWBR1XUv0z5HyvY7JalKBxmSGETp2-K7XFonJQ0VwwAUPE6KlU_fl0StyDkkparzJW0TRWmyWrmvEi1cSp_5Rv_IbL02xluktk/w640-h362/2%20squares%20banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The hall looked great decorated with green and yellow balloons, our club banner, new printed table cloths and hand made banner.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr_3hFooJx0K9Za31MsV7J_NaTFN169SR_m6-ZdsFN8o-HybEomzzpPd0UcsQvmjKWQTgKwdgyA7n-ldxCpoNQfdfzvmo7uC26cIYMXh2n6f09uGcOi0ITQhjPTdkGkiF2wDTKc8BnbuiOT8YGDx4U7OrjYE6B85EmkbANEu-Lg_dAkPxyfitfewNJPZ0q/s800/alan-colleen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="391" data-original-width="800" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr_3hFooJx0K9Za31MsV7J_NaTFN169SR_m6-ZdsFN8o-HybEomzzpPd0UcsQvmjKWQTgKwdgyA7n-ldxCpoNQfdfzvmo7uC26cIYMXh2n6f09uGcOi0ITQhjPTdkGkiF2wDTKc8BnbuiOT8YGDx4U7OrjYE6B85EmkbANEu-Lg_dAkPxyfitfewNJPZ0q/w640-h312/alan-colleen.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We had more than eight Plus level dancers but not quite enough for two squares. A few of us swapped in-between bracket to take turns during the night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrG2xxfvPQ5wwqIEv69nNoeYc_Sx9daCkj7Y4anppzfo443r0Z7tpqScpfEhYFELmhbTXzGfxr8wGC2c3cbf_iyrdzFfjWhWNH-fd09O9AUx-LiIPzfcH_uBZcxNREhWguHPdvJEKwfigygeS51_v2MhAgfcfraVKzO-jLQgrQLqYnsFzMadR_mAQI3Pg4/s800/plus-pam.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="800" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrG2xxfvPQ5wwqIEv69nNoeYc_Sx9daCkj7Y4anppzfo443r0Z7tpqScpfEhYFELmhbTXzGfxr8wGC2c3cbf_iyrdzFfjWhWNH-fd09O9AUx-LiIPzfcH_uBZcxNREhWguHPdvJEKwfigygeS51_v2MhAgfcfraVKzO-jLQgrQLqYnsFzMadR_mAQI3Pg4/w640-h330/plus-pam.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The cake this year was a collection of iced cup cakes with letters arranged to read Happy 41st Birthday. Cutting the cake was Sandy, her son Scott, visiting from Brisbane, and Sammy, one of our new leaners.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5p9xMk0xEEC1YKJk1RkrY82VOzFGL9Jz0Ota77BOZrDt_f8AlyO4WNPREK0tiJpcKSVMSkytSPBo-jYMzhGsaqNy02KEXpT4RqpH0eKTNvx_H3yINFEbH6VEVG9fI9nSknabPe2nu3hsZ8mCAId0nhhPvYro12YFsP9SNGgH0HgfSf_9pchWJNphGrCs/s800/cut%20cakes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="520" data-original-width="800" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5p9xMk0xEEC1YKJk1RkrY82VOzFGL9Jz0Ota77BOZrDt_f8AlyO4WNPREK0tiJpcKSVMSkytSPBo-jYMzhGsaqNy02KEXpT4RqpH0eKTNvx_H3yINFEbH6VEVG9fI9nSknabPe2nu3hsZ8mCAId0nhhPvYro12YFsP9SNGgH0HgfSf_9pchWJNphGrCs/w640-h416/cut%20cakes.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Supper included a number of sweet and savoury treats brough in by members to share. At the end of our supper break, our lucky door, raffle and lucky spot prices were drawn. Sandy also read a humours poem while Matt attempted to act out elements of it with Sandy's instructions.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSp8EPy4el3IvFSF-RXuOTX3TMRuNzOb7RTrKVajdytUrUdVNWh7OyNcvN3dAuCSQTy6BnIJGRmlqQG1G2klEVurJxFAetSn_Tl2kcvwMfIfHZGdSFS49uv9y55ujQtsVKTwLyCNwtGkqjejd9HxOtywez7tFirYVsGP1pzrFVbs6GbCUbhHDRuZCLbkmN/s800/trevor%20alan%20marilyn.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="800" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSp8EPy4el3IvFSF-RXuOTX3TMRuNzOb7RTrKVajdytUrUdVNWh7OyNcvN3dAuCSQTy6BnIJGRmlqQG1G2klEVurJxFAetSn_Tl2kcvwMfIfHZGdSFS49uv9y55ujQtsVKTwLyCNwtGkqjejd9HxOtywez7tFirYVsGP1pzrFVbs6GbCUbhHDRuZCLbkmN/w640-h412/trevor%20alan%20marilyn.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Enough dancers stayed till the end of the night at 9:30 to still have two squares on the floor. </p><p>We look forward to our learners group moving to our regular Friday night dancing at the end of this month with the new learner <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/learners.html" target="_blank">Come and Try</a> nights starting on Tuesday the 2nd of April.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxGn82HD3nJF_f8NbWeg1W3E7UwQohbfbBLGq6zHEnVf_rbzHiHP9haL7hVU9MPL1EgkynKEtpNkV3hnpW_HWUlHWiv63wZp_gdgVtpwOYdnaTa7JHAVl-gYzHq6Lff2PcWdfin61RLLeRoDb80BL7HI0XDPdyROiHXBtpMf5czewhoMYQF6bhFaoQjdRH/s800/41st%20birthday%20group%20crop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="800" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxGn82HD3nJF_f8NbWeg1W3E7UwQohbfbBLGq6zHEnVf_rbzHiHP9haL7hVU9MPL1EgkynKEtpNkV3hnpW_HWUlHWiv63wZp_gdgVtpwOYdnaTa7JHAVl-gYzHq6Lff2PcWdfin61RLLeRoDb80BL7HI0XDPdyROiHXBtpMf5czewhoMYQF6bhFaoQjdRH/w640-h408/41st%20birthday%20group%20crop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">More photos will be uploaded to our <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/photo-gallery-2024.html">2024 photo gallery</a> in the next day or two. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some videos of the night will also be included on our <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/videos-2023-club-nights.html">2024 Video Library</a> and on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7N4V1nEWqgpXjnsJyjSAXQ" target="_blank">YouTube</a></div>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-89413973362054741162024-02-11T10:33:00.000+10:002024-02-11T10:33:07.323+10:00Return to dancing 2024<p>Our first night back for 2024 was postponed for a week while Matt was unwell. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFcDrpt4vgn9_ykVAn5ZMro6YB1zA87rDfcEjd58FhICuiXuT0qpcPpEIKS-K_YOWuTi_C13oaw2i3K7VnYSJWyUvEhJxBEPNSomNUxBr-PbU7w9raIce4E9lca36a3EHhOHIeW-M7zNEOtBoIGLfM3dZOdqOMZWJPQveRBde7lh2GL4JixWzq3Z6Amt_n/s800/1-story-basic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="441" data-original-width="800" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFcDrpt4vgn9_ykVAn5ZMro6YB1zA87rDfcEjd58FhICuiXuT0qpcPpEIKS-K_YOWuTi_C13oaw2i3K7VnYSJWyUvEhJxBEPNSomNUxBr-PbU7w9raIce4E9lca36a3EHhOHIeW-M7zNEOtBoIGLfM3dZOdqOMZWJPQveRBde7lh2GL4JixWzq3Z6Amt_n/w640-h352/1-story-basic.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Matt did a great job calling on Friday night, while also trying to save his voice for this weekend. For the 10th and 11th Matt is a feature caller at the 20th Anniversary of the Logan City Square Dance Centre. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mpRZwvBqGtkHltlD1YvPViXGv8JTHm3FtMSpXFZuzePyEhyIXnDxsxm8xz8B7chzT5-NLxLthCnXpl5LZry3y-gBEz7Bc5z9LwFvkRP32tPIqgfeJLYuJ3sjfmHz1wIGLA6Lp3PO4SQetkSOSoEo9WlE31Ho0aiEljdWInoqjxQ7i9pj5y5OQ1vE2Bgo/s800/2-story-basic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="503" data-original-width="800" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mpRZwvBqGtkHltlD1YvPViXGv8JTHm3FtMSpXFZuzePyEhyIXnDxsxm8xz8B7chzT5-NLxLthCnXpl5LZry3y-gBEz7Bc5z9LwFvkRP32tPIqgfeJLYuJ3sjfmHz1wIGLA6Lp3PO4SQetkSOSoEo9WlE31Ho0aiEljdWInoqjxQ7i9pj5y5OQ1vE2Bgo/w640-h402/2-story-basic.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>We started the year on Friday 9th with two squares on the floor for part of the night. The ceiling fans ran flat out, but it was not as hot as it has been lately, so we didn't need to close up the hall to run the air conditioner.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHH0XUYCTdETreyGVlYXa_oQ2w_m_iBRT85gKmj5XaTOwKOoKUcAaO7Xs_D2GlfcL08xMlTU3ktxL-N61vFlhwgnw-45xw6YRB2QhiCUeovTnOXRi4gmo-zoTjACZE-17Cu0uT_gjRMFNmowKXF9bGeJiUA9PW_x9tUoenV92ONhf0pyTuKxtN-71aTaHg/s800/3-story.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="800" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHH0XUYCTdETreyGVlYXa_oQ2w_m_iBRT85gKmj5XaTOwKOoKUcAaO7Xs_D2GlfcL08xMlTU3ktxL-N61vFlhwgnw-45xw6YRB2QhiCUeovTnOXRi4gmo-zoTjACZE-17Cu0uT_gjRMFNmowKXF9bGeJiUA9PW_x9tUoenV92ONhf0pyTuKxtN-71aTaHg/w640-h344/3-story.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>It was great to dance again and catch up with people we haven't seen since last year. Some are still away so Matt is looking for an extra angle to dance the left hand side at our Tuesday night learners group.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCrofBc1V6Ixuk6SKpy4Otr_CqPdcLNWTa9y4ZDzkjU8lkRBm02e4ignZ5Ec4HpavnYOXrSG5MSQ0VLSqYpZ5xcF-RPCpgaYd86zZKREAOc2FFPdNTECHkcx6GwzMgqerO1APRJD1hi3zhyphenhyphen3QZqKKXhD8Qt-rXE0FTWjndv948rdjg3JK-VcQsc3L7uDj/s800/4-story.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="800" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCrofBc1V6Ixuk6SKpy4Otr_CqPdcLNWTa9y4ZDzkjU8lkRBm02e4ignZ5Ec4HpavnYOXrSG5MSQ0VLSqYpZ5xcF-RPCpgaYd86zZKREAOc2FFPdNTECHkcx6GwzMgqerO1APRJD1hi3zhyphenhyphen3QZqKKXhD8Qt-rXE0FTWjndv948rdjg3JK-VcQsc3L7uDj/w640-h314/4-story.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>We look forward to getting back to dancing with our learners. It may take a few weeks to finish off the SSD program before they move to the Friday night club dancing. On Fridays, Matt will teach them the extra movements that take them to the Mainstream Level. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUlIgHCO3J758nOSqUCzCDF7-ojMF4vn5QpIR3I_Sjmlt5vxz7Gsp844UDrQSvHq6KT3DF3tA8WF8VuE1xiX2JNlEHyN25UNNCLSPGRNRght1zkmWsFIXHL5mkUcuRzrdP8GQOEoi9ZnLYq4esxFVFIc7t3r_sjAakolUkFxfCHNnroomR7kF_tiY4Kce/s800/5%20story.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="441" data-original-width="800" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUlIgHCO3J758nOSqUCzCDF7-ojMF4vn5QpIR3I_Sjmlt5vxz7Gsp844UDrQSvHq6KT3DF3tA8WF8VuE1xiX2JNlEHyN25UNNCLSPGRNRght1zkmWsFIXHL5mkUcuRzrdP8GQOEoi9ZnLYq4esxFVFIc7t3r_sjAakolUkFxfCHNnroomR7kF_tiY4Kce/w640-h352/5%20story.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>A number of us are planning to go to our closest clubs dance weekend, to celebrate their 35th Birthday. Hervey Bay Square Dance Club always put on a great event and the airconditioned, Senior Citizen Hall is an excellent venue. </p><p>If you are not able to get to Hervey Bay on the Friday night, March 22nd, our regular Friday club night will still go ahead with recordings of Matt.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j4EBaUI67IfralyaiHnBT3Qxz-qVkRvu/view?usp=drive_link" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="602" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidzZ_TMTDoVOLMqaSpJiwEA09t4F7PylI_-8eskAP0eYen5Pv2f3lYqk9-RjB1aiUyaMM4nAaGwO7ap3cubJizSdfyOujBit5N8TypX10Sg8ih3SxXehY0LHQ5zqUOg8RmS2Xs7zf-Iv2tT7LH2z7NzMkc8LFqucCqBsXcwrrM9ws7QVaRD0t9j4jq2sej/w482-h640/hb-35th-flyer-small.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><p>Mainstream is the lowest level danced at most conventions but Hervey Bay Square Dance Club is also including brackets for SSD. Some of our new learners have already expressed interest in going and keen to finish the program with enough competence to attend. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8h8b8hl58Tv6eW6CnMhND_LmPfA9ydiiHer7D5lUYg8kCEq4M-InCQMF8n26le5RGA0q1tQUmNjJtd0aNYPg8-aLefI12JO_zOOpHtXrNqaGpQBykLN1qHtxMP22FkXkWR8STENNSJ5Xc9RuvrIUPEguijEgNbfhk9VlCYvMS8WY5nWfjLeWA_lOzqDNV/s769/HB%2035th%20Birthday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="519" data-original-width="769" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8h8b8hl58Tv6eW6CnMhND_LmPfA9ydiiHer7D5lUYg8kCEq4M-InCQMF8n26le5RGA0q1tQUmNjJtd0aNYPg8-aLefI12JO_zOOpHtXrNqaGpQBykLN1qHtxMP22FkXkWR8STENNSJ5Xc9RuvrIUPEguijEgNbfhk9VlCYvMS8WY5nWfjLeWA_lOzqDNV/w640-h432/HB%2035th%20Birthday.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Some registration forms will be available at our club or you can <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r1-DQgQMPzYMeeDRiecnw98EhSoQsfxp/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">download a form here</a>. Get in quick if you want the early bird special. There may also be some shared accommodation available with some members that have already booked cabins.<div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2dNjBCCoslAAEb9FNExx8AbiyWev_XzqKyA8-yh2t9S0Kr_UUrH5hKgKtyy8BJFZ7IZIP1RiLnpXQe_0Vf6icvXJWV_ZCfrKSafK9BskP_10RWofUacX8IWh2aPvDbESi8NqiG2grAQB6BGFRNmqrkKA7t7Y0wNUttmMbbPXScyNAWdj1tGi51DvjSim/s1080/Move%20it%20Expo%202024%20Image%20Tile.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2dNjBCCoslAAEb9FNExx8AbiyWev_XzqKyA8-yh2t9S0Kr_UUrH5hKgKtyy8BJFZ7IZIP1RiLnpXQe_0Vf6icvXJWV_ZCfrKSafK9BskP_10RWofUacX8IWh2aPvDbESi8NqiG2grAQB6BGFRNmqrkKA7t7Y0wNUttmMbbPXScyNAWdj1tGi51DvjSim/w640-h640/Move%20it%20Expo%202024%20Image%20Tile.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Like last year, Cane Country Squares will have a stand to promote the club at the Move It Expo, next Sunday 18th from 10am till 1pm.</p><p>If Matt's voice holds up, we also plan to do a demonstration for the first time at the event. The decision on this part going ahead, and getting a square together, will happen this Tuesday night.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kwp8sFtkS-Amt63RcIhrYQLCtbkiqLCbmSGKhtc_mM9hykfjnRxKv0xJwk0a0P6CNqZ1muazejcHltam3mU9SGpbKMA-fTDmrN5UFs_7QlMDaURZOORBmLEoArNzpvvXG6HrWGA1ZYQuH1Wpp_pLfHfwrz7PXFErtX7tDgnJJTwMqljDxjIpS6HYazbe/s2048/matt-learners-2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kwp8sFtkS-Amt63RcIhrYQLCtbkiqLCbmSGKhtc_mM9hykfjnRxKv0xJwk0a0P6CNqZ1muazejcHltam3mU9SGpbKMA-fTDmrN5UFs_7QlMDaURZOORBmLEoArNzpvvXG6HrWGA1ZYQuH1Wpp_pLfHfwrz7PXFErtX7tDgnJJTwMqljDxjIpS6HYazbe/w640-h480/matt-learners-2023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The new learners class for this year is expected to start some time in March after the current learners have finished the program. Check our <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/learners.html" target="_blank">Learn To Dance</a> page for updates.</p></div></div>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-80585075849804182872024-01-08T21:00:00.002+10:002024-01-08T21:00:50.728+10:00Slide show used at club 40th : How to create your own<p> At our club's 40th birthday weekend we had a TV running a slide show of more than 100 photos from Cane Country Squares 40 year history. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnhe6ayI8LImPn_C8uPbWbI9HC7P5BGRT2VhMrdBX2BjNw-v8sLa8T9HVFeXSKSIQsYtD1Pm-S7bll4mjS4EQfXl3RPcovf_FCG9zbTj3lcaqiR4ByViNWLj8voSqRSPM1ncNXeg0N2aSJa3nDVWANuzHGQrSMEKP0ShhtCukZR5yelz6LqheesmGBre1P/s800/40th%20tv%20table.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="496" data-original-width="800" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnhe6ayI8LImPn_C8uPbWbI9HC7P5BGRT2VhMrdBX2BjNw-v8sLa8T9HVFeXSKSIQsYtD1Pm-S7bll4mjS4EQfXl3RPcovf_FCG9zbTj3lcaqiR4ByViNWLj8voSqRSPM1ncNXeg0N2aSJa3nDVWANuzHGQrSMEKP0ShhtCukZR5yelz6LqheesmGBre1P/w640-h396/40th%20tv%20table.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Our earliest photos begin in 1983 with our first club caller, Steve Shorey. Photos continue on with various dance events and theme nights till the end of 2022. Some key events are Shirley Kelly taking on the role of club caller in 1985 and Matthew Mills becoming Co-Caller in 2008. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMxmaZahcUi1mu2RNPASELruLlbEjhQ15gxpVNTvkkyD4dX5Z8qGgZbw_ZQ4mhObGPYJl3CcWbwa32z9TAJbcdMHKs3OU96mi_h4W3AVYqfAEtEffiAHaMyUdpaPeHhPFvQow2ackc8zjG7NSqbn7dqX6jOk9nSILh-nCmRLz1TofPfrHAsOMpwmb3KMRq/s800/1983%201%20steve%20shorey%20cwa%20hall.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="545" data-original-width="800" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMxmaZahcUi1mu2RNPASELruLlbEjhQ15gxpVNTvkkyD4dX5Z8qGgZbw_ZQ4mhObGPYJl3CcWbwa32z9TAJbcdMHKs3OU96mi_h4W3AVYqfAEtEffiAHaMyUdpaPeHhPFvQow2ackc8zjG7NSqbn7dqX6jOk9nSILh-nCmRLz1TofPfrHAsOMpwmb3KMRq/w640-h436/1983%201%20steve%20shorey%20cwa%20hall.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>The old album photos were scanned (from back in the days we printed all our photos) and added to our collection of digital photos. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhOjStdiYtigolrxP3oauvFB3XstwPcNX13fXGd1yVKS3IFSeqUDwU322PZoP7pMkTR0Fj2aFlh4Js3iEHdCYrUvynaukOEUz8YEKnFKtZcPRm98Gy8vXF_z9pVT4bLEWpBxkh3jqo_VK1AfSE2LSXNuE5s5QZJTYyZqpO3czGlry3YPWaSTJtJ7FqMHkr/s800/1984%201%201st%20bithday%20callers.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="546" data-original-width="800" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhOjStdiYtigolrxP3oauvFB3XstwPcNX13fXGd1yVKS3IFSeqUDwU322PZoP7pMkTR0Fj2aFlh4Js3iEHdCYrUvynaukOEUz8YEKnFKtZcPRm98Gy8vXF_z9pVT4bLEWpBxkh3jqo_VK1AfSE2LSXNuE5s5QZJTYyZqpO3czGlry3YPWaSTJtJ7FqMHkr/w640-h436/1984%201%201st%20bithday%20callers.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>The most useful feature added to these photos was the text written on each photo to give some of the information we knew about them, such as the event, date and some of people in them.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJ0kpJ2bYwDZ6OnrttUKa6uHRPFZc-4a1YNqQGRLmM7yN8tT8nhUyYhXh2QN17OgbdvaXXyyzkMGX0bCpArzXdLjBiJoie9yKXfi1mDRg7D3wLg5Qaw_CZTSX1fYsmoDb7mSRyLfuVtTi2Tf6sxsWhokbXmRQ8w8oYUrWbSRVbghogKTsjHcxy23OvaDY/s800/40th%20tv%20slides.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="800" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJ0kpJ2bYwDZ6OnrttUKa6uHRPFZc-4a1YNqQGRLmM7yN8tT8nhUyYhXh2QN17OgbdvaXXyyzkMGX0bCpArzXdLjBiJoie9yKXfi1mDRg7D3wLg5Qaw_CZTSX1fYsmoDb7mSRyLfuVtTi2Tf6sxsWhokbXmRQ8w8oYUrWbSRVbghogKTsjHcxy23OvaDY/w640-h408/40th%20tv%20slides.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>We have gotten a lot of positive feed back about the display and a number of enquiries about how other clubs could do the same, without using complex and expensive software. My software of choice is CorelDraw and Corel Photo-Paint but another similar, more commonly know program is Adobe Photo Shop. These are not cheap programs and require some time to learn how to use them.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0BQK0qEdgy509uMU120QS1dpMnTt6-q-DIOEOUOYbqG4fuzImE1oPVqtPTrbcBJjLHeOEUeeO3_wK1MqCEyUZg3JepCPxokeWAaJEbFnzE0fgBSAjM2xNzZ2LVg_aL4dJomdyTU2RSWAop5iSBxNUXMupxUZc90Yc_4LN2kW12j2Be3o2dtwsZURmMtLA/s305/paint-photos.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="192" data-original-width="305" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0BQK0qEdgy509uMU120QS1dpMnTt6-q-DIOEOUOYbqG4fuzImE1oPVqtPTrbcBJjLHeOEUeeO3_wK1MqCEyUZg3JepCPxokeWAaJEbFnzE0fgBSAjM2xNzZ2LVg_aL4dJomdyTU2RSWAop5iSBxNUXMupxUZc90Yc_4LN2kW12j2Be3o2dtwsZURmMtLA/w200-h126/paint-photos.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>The cheap way to add text to photos can be done with two programs that come with your personal computer running Windows. These are <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/how-to-ms-paint.html">MS Paint</a> and <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/how-to-ms-photos.html">MS Photos</a>. They have limited functions but can produce text written on photos and some basic photo editing.<p></p><p>I also cover saving the photos to a USB drive, to run your <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/creating-photo-slide-show.html">Slide Show</a> on most current TVs. </p><p>Click on the links to each instruction page.</p><p>View the slide show, extended with photos from our 40th Birthday weekend, as a You Tube video below.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R0wUO5awLAk" width="320" youtube-src-id="R0wUO5awLAk"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-89958811507271693982023-12-12T00:19:00.000+10:002023-12-12T00:19:08.949+10:002023 Christmas Dance<p>Cane Country Squares 2023 break up and free Christmas Dance was held on Friday 8th of December.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8QRdWNGh7msCVX0o46JZgAgDL-iiZxONNZjWNdhnYVN20TXnCRACBDRwML1Li8BA7HDz15GtUjJ8ngKFIeJcqJvDmcqGg-unar5Y1a8Dz6Djt2yoMvPmGLCQRKIdsapVxaKSm7_jd9cgxFpuZb7z02cVbQjRttXa413eJQSpnjPS_1gtsD9dwodw6TLz8/s800/story1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="485" data-original-width="800" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8QRdWNGh7msCVX0o46JZgAgDL-iiZxONNZjWNdhnYVN20TXnCRACBDRwML1Li8BA7HDz15GtUjJ8ngKFIeJcqJvDmcqGg-unar5Y1a8Dz6Djt2yoMvPmGLCQRKIdsapVxaKSm7_jd9cgxFpuZb7z02cVbQjRttXa413eJQSpnjPS_1gtsD9dwodw6TLz8/w640-h388/story1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The hall was decorated and dancers arrived dressed for the Christmas theme. Two squares danced most of the night with the new learners joining in. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZw3GcD-7I91yxNjX3XN5FJYjFCU9Ufn5RPwpa0PECw1rrXKuJixhyphenhyphenAo_tSBe7sUWtnjllb3XlLKQKMLJePN-G9JuVri_fCwz_Xs8Ut4i4bqVvatnGTb7exEhCPQvDrb7Hatj6Ik4tngbRGjPieoVDJve8G8CQkueVeslRJi91_oC17G62Fry3kDKEVzSb/s800/dance-plus2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="800" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZw3GcD-7I91yxNjX3XN5FJYjFCU9Ufn5RPwpa0PECw1rrXKuJixhyphenhyphenAo_tSBe7sUWtnjllb3XlLKQKMLJePN-G9JuVri_fCwz_Xs8Ut4i4bqVvatnGTb7exEhCPQvDrb7Hatj6Ik4tngbRGjPieoVDJve8G8CQkueVeslRJi91_oC17G62Fry3kDKEVzSb/w640-h368/dance-plus2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>We had enough Plus dancers for one and a half squares with the half square getting up to dance at one point rather than just waiting for a chance to swap with someone after the first dance of a bracket.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi07ybFsRv3AJAN0dXa9XqBR4CBK1Jq6CkHQ32wZW1KDlI7hMPjwQ_Sp76Yi14xlCefsBzoYQ6z9NZuCUxk-RJMkd13pXUVYqqASgjBmVUDIBEeLJXYwh_rO0wBprGLQtXxKI_JrXVQGTnivNmHURvyKX5ES1rIj2F8bo67BkuRqZhB6NTgrkM3ysgY9SQa/s800/dance-2squares.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="800" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi07ybFsRv3AJAN0dXa9XqBR4CBK1Jq6CkHQ32wZW1KDlI7hMPjwQ_Sp76Yi14xlCefsBzoYQ6z9NZuCUxk-RJMkd13pXUVYqqASgjBmVUDIBEeLJXYwh_rO0wBprGLQtXxKI_JrXVQGTnivNmHURvyKX5ES1rIj2F8bo67BkuRqZhB6NTgrkM3ysgY9SQa/w640-h336/dance-2squares.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>It was a festive atmosphere with Matt calling to plenty of Christmas songs. The raffle consisted of an amazing collection of Christmas Hampers and there was a bottle of wine going to each of the two lucky spot and door prize winners.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAxIc3bkd7m0M1UhoRuQuOg5tdJTLRQfa5ZuYGG5DMetELRCDAldfMx09aaJ-qkvt1vBD5b8c46RZ0W_JswGH2K4hcH5uNyZlkbNUohlUuQWJY0lWcwlJ-tC7WKSJkSTj6umAMiW3Q4OduFZ-9XDwyYAD7uOqU0Rrl12P_aDkZLbonOdMJb1YY8Ua7cwVW/s800/story-hampers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="800" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAxIc3bkd7m0M1UhoRuQuOg5tdJTLRQfa5ZuYGG5DMetELRCDAldfMx09aaJ-qkvt1vBD5b8c46RZ0W_JswGH2K4hcH5uNyZlkbNUohlUuQWJY0lWcwlJ-tC7WKSJkSTj6umAMiW3Q4OduFZ-9XDwyYAD7uOqU0Rrl12P_aDkZLbonOdMJb1YY8Ua7cwVW/w640-h332/story-hampers.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The club's donated clothing was also available on the night and it was nice to see some of the items, picked up on Tuesday, already being worn. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif50z5gZA2y6EQ9ZF_yb-c5b5UGN1S7jvjRa3aylaA1oFFJCliz-5I0cw32gFOnfsdl2Yw-e8k4GhZ1UgklsneqSN5itc_9xxA_qy_lOoD8DHcOa4104213wkEyD_THegZ5CbayGSi_sWEMTrxghYNa_Zw8LvahB9cQiTMh9vE8fhAD1g5sTFFxR8oaGAs/s800/story-dance-clothing.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="800" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif50z5gZA2y6EQ9ZF_yb-c5b5UGN1S7jvjRa3aylaA1oFFJCliz-5I0cw32gFOnfsdl2Yw-e8k4GhZ1UgklsneqSN5itc_9xxA_qy_lOoD8DHcOa4104213wkEyD_THegZ5CbayGSi_sWEMTrxghYNa_Zw8LvahB9cQiTMh9vE8fhAD1g5sTFFxR8oaGAs/w640-h368/story-dance-clothing.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Of course, supper was the expected, excellent spread of savoury and sweet Christmas treats. Thanks Matt, for a great year of dancing and thankyou to all who help set up and pack up the hall for club dance nights throughout the year.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-d9-gvmutVpBsQQfz6lIIRfXfCiozBZOghdRHihqEUH5AoY7gBUpBHv0XGmzlCE5uP9aLl1_HNB5PLnYZxwS25smrsFrqNmuMO2tBfl9ekXFnomeWY09fc2R7P7Y-oX03vMPMW3EsvasD0q1Ubnxil9uVglfUBPu_NghJtLd_TJnWQXdFtNL5mKfsLTU/s800/story-supper.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="800" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-d9-gvmutVpBsQQfz6lIIRfXfCiozBZOghdRHihqEUH5AoY7gBUpBHv0XGmzlCE5uP9aLl1_HNB5PLnYZxwS25smrsFrqNmuMO2tBfl9ekXFnomeWY09fc2R7P7Y-oX03vMPMW3EsvasD0q1Ubnxil9uVglfUBPu_NghJtLd_TJnWQXdFtNL5mKfsLTU/w640-h316/story-supper.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/december-2023-newsletter.html">The end of year newsletter</a> and first draft of the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15NXkbO7u757a91UMuGB1Gx7V5Uu-Ihtj/view" target="_blank">2024 calendar is out</a>. </p><p>As some event dates are confirmed the <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/events-calander.html">online calendar</a> will be updated.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDzVqZFiBzJZ_0V1xUCdwkXzOApgqM1uN58lxkNC4Z7J6DibUC5I11DjBe0sFqyUvPPZ6K1xhu8UC_XeSE_md01vpMpwKyOQBQD_OT6AK0R8duKZfOstzoinhn1u79OO82rB1yjwSj1TZIXcaHqSyxHWzedYjR4QY4Ko6EYtf_BGUlqqAdzj3QgDEljP8-/s800/new%20dancers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="484" data-original-width="800" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDzVqZFiBzJZ_0V1xUCdwkXzOApgqM1uN58lxkNC4Z7J6DibUC5I11DjBe0sFqyUvPPZ6K1xhu8UC_XeSE_md01vpMpwKyOQBQD_OT6AK0R8duKZfOstzoinhn1u79OO82rB1yjwSj1TZIXcaHqSyxHWzedYjR4QY4Ko6EYtf_BGUlqqAdzj3QgDEljP8-/w640-h388/new%20dancers.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>We wish you all a happy Christmas and New Year, during our break from dancing and look forward to seeing everyone again in the first week of February 2024.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicNZFl9hBuniRD2PW59UaZ4xx8oNedso1IppKKhVaAHvk4eT2IoaB8btO4UwJtK8VAd58rVbPqRs2vh4A5io41-8poG8Eevly0biLLpmdZIAJPlGupIywkTwrZgdFf4A6hq5ZtTExkudGrT5fTsKIGYN6ZyDTzke4Qp2FU9w1BKO7DmMuaviZPkWpO2xvQ/s800/2%20squares%20swing.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="800" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicNZFl9hBuniRD2PW59UaZ4xx8oNedso1IppKKhVaAHvk4eT2IoaB8btO4UwJtK8VAd58rVbPqRs2vh4A5io41-8poG8Eevly0biLLpmdZIAJPlGupIywkTwrZgdFf4A6hq5ZtTExkudGrT5fTsKIGYN6ZyDTzke4Qp2FU9w1BKO7DmMuaviZPkWpO2xvQ/w640-h318/2%20squares%20swing.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">See more photos from tonight's dance in our <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/photo-gallery-2023.html">2023 photo gallery</a>, including shots with the Christmas photo frame. </div>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-84105104034762604622023-12-07T21:00:00.000+10:002023-12-07T21:00:23.047+10:00Learners breakup 2023<p>Lots of Christmas theme outfits were worn on Tuesday 5th of December for our learners break up. It was such a fun night of smiles and laughter while dancing with two squares on the floor. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOhalPdpfB4bOcTZM_2UV_33GHOQjzfx_nefqV8RmAZRT2Dn7aKLjw4xkTWA-bJjYAZSZ44jyScwfnqxm9pKkEeOu32XeAiQJwgPyCchthoj8zSEguLoWKBT1i44Ezta7BKHEv18YhGoeffYe9J1DKk5zViJpDWwVnnm1VFpr0U97clrnXgg9ICvfa2GZi/s800/2square%20twirl.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="376" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOhalPdpfB4bOcTZM_2UV_33GHOQjzfx_nefqV8RmAZRT2Dn7aKLjw4xkTWA-bJjYAZSZ44jyScwfnqxm9pKkEeOu32XeAiQJwgPyCchthoj8zSEguLoWKBT1i44Ezta7BKHEv18YhGoeffYe9J1DKk5zViJpDWwVnnm1VFpr0U97clrnXgg9ICvfa2GZi/w640-h300/2square%20twirl.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Our collection of second hand and new home made square dance outfits were made available. A few ladies gave new homes to some of the skirts. We hope they get years of enjoyment dancing in them. The outfits will also be available again this Friday night. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVGw0Jf8dVFx5qtkJCXQe5BZsi25h2qEXt4hRmrUNf_81s2fxZ8F6BB7cACGl7GSQk-iIheXnAnlQhtM7RgEtK3l0Ipb1xgf2gBg8st2OeK-kKP8Ytg4AF92LlT7OcgZvRraxvCtuU4n_HHC-J7ULT0TVlSCDhT5ZGDA64Q0syzddSP9_4jnvEbA4hwlt4/s800/blue%20dress.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="547" data-original-width="800" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVGw0Jf8dVFx5qtkJCXQe5BZsi25h2qEXt4hRmrUNf_81s2fxZ8F6BB7cACGl7GSQk-iIheXnAnlQhtM7RgEtK3l0Ipb1xgf2gBg8st2OeK-kKP8Ytg4AF92LlT7OcgZvRraxvCtuU4n_HHC-J7ULT0TVlSCDhT5ZGDA64Q0syzddSP9_4jnvEbA4hwlt4/w640-h438/blue%20dress.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>With some extra bling being tried out from our clothing collection. The guys in particular got into the fun of the night when a few of them had a go at dancing the right hand side of the couple, traditionally danced by the lady. It meant a few movements instantly had an unfamiliar direction for some turns and hand positions. As soon as they decided to have a go, the kids were fitting them out with skirts.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3_RwiHZFF40NwKxfmXJmfGNbb9esE4A4thCVKvhyphenhyphendgYSfckmrpIJ0-IOdIeAHmJDP68OArjkodo-uuosrHZNvac3mjPhChU1KgSo9cKkQmbzsA2fbuorZOqhz4U1iBkg0EjZSJOH4tQCPfYzK-VENRP7Dk6OvPlUbdPBZjXXt2A3bn8eaLXMjI8FD7LN/s800/nifty-anita.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3_RwiHZFF40NwKxfmXJmfGNbb9esE4A4thCVKvhyphenhyphendgYSfckmrpIJ0-IOdIeAHmJDP68OArjkodo-uuosrHZNvac3mjPhChU1KgSo9cKkQmbzsA2fbuorZOqhz4U1iBkg0EjZSJOH4tQCPfYzK-VENRP7Dk6OvPlUbdPBZjXXt2A3bn8eaLXMjI8FD7LN/w640-h400/nifty-anita.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>It had been 20 years since Nifty had danced the right hand side. He has spoken of it often as common practise in the club he had come from, having the opposite to most clubs, with more men than ladies. Hilariously, Nifty was obviously out of practice, forgetting what side he was on and who his partner was.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheB-_g43jWW-K2YdfBrEkfDZS4HhU9PL2OOYiEjYl1lqS-ildgfxXcQGiOmgaYGifoDDu3la_rmRgs_zzIJezdqVRcwLLBafejlrW9-820BJ-B0gmLIby1wI3RkGlzKmXLwVUwxV_q44uVvXXPKokyKMN9S0z5WyCycOO-8cISLh_9TX8aLdiR0fxvTzLS/s800/guys%20twirl.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="442" data-original-width="800" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheB-_g43jWW-K2YdfBrEkfDZS4HhU9PL2OOYiEjYl1lqS-ildgfxXcQGiOmgaYGifoDDu3la_rmRgs_zzIJezdqVRcwLLBafejlrW9-820BJ-B0gmLIby1wI3RkGlzKmXLwVUwxV_q44uVvXXPKokyKMN9S0z5WyCycOO-8cISLh_9TX8aLdiR0fxvTzLS/w640-h354/guys%20twirl.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Matt also threw in an optional new movement for the learners, adding a twill after a swing. It was not optional for the guys trying the ladies side, resulting in even more laughter.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5oCyq1SC6sDIGOHUAyBvSxdUGFk4wvw-TZAqCsXpuOhMITYSuVA-dRVKcGqCLtok6l3BfVpxuPW60aJYTXA5C5HvCGd2cvVC5sWnhOqdMY-NqmHlYc3sW7hoBrqgoS1Ol4tVxj2JcmpLSMfXLLhJXL6m6SdfHZ5dcfMiU48PUp9rATTnaqjkWZUMgo6kU/s800/nifty-alan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="800" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5oCyq1SC6sDIGOHUAyBvSxdUGFk4wvw-TZAqCsXpuOhMITYSuVA-dRVKcGqCLtok6l3BfVpxuPW60aJYTXA5C5HvCGd2cvVC5sWnhOqdMY-NqmHlYc3sW7hoBrqgoS1Ol4tVxj2JcmpLSMfXLLhJXL6m6SdfHZ5dcfMiU48PUp9rATTnaqjkWZUMgo6kU/w640-h408/nifty-alan.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The evening finished up with some special Christmas treats for supper. The learners are also invited to the Free Christmas Dance and club break up this Friday. Supper will be a much bigger deal, along with a Christmas hamper raffle, lucky spot and door prize.</p><p>Follow the link to our websites <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/photo-gallery-2023.html">2023 photo gallery</a> to see more of the learners break up night.</p>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-55576062227416450752023-11-02T16:57:00.000+10:002023-11-02T16:57:27.611+10:00Donated Square Dance Clothing<p>Those who are new to the Cane Country Squares club may not be aware, we have a number of donated square dance clothing items and accessories available to dancers.</p><p>They are bought into dance nights a couple of times a year (depending on interest) or items from our online listing can be brought into the next dance night, following a request to view and try things on.</p><p>The current list of clothing can be found here. <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/pre-loved-square-dance-clothing.html" target="_blank">https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/pre-loved-square-dance-clothing.html</a></p><p>Don't worry if you are not into the clothing worn at big dance events. Our regular Friday club night dances are open to anything from smart casual to the old school square dance outfits.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8OipOlAXUPXPoo0WNovT3cuoJf2hCPM2ZvtdKTb1b1-YKw0sFdlkt3hT8o1zWIxiGLiPWpSzpS2ixq6HgN9BymO811iJ8p4oBUgFyTJmS2R7whJRQZAg7NV99aP35iCLb3RWhjZjq-MpHX-G2MByoJWF_ZieQfTi6O4WmWFqScSruf_K72J4_Za7abd_1/s640/fri-12-7-19_6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8OipOlAXUPXPoo0WNovT3cuoJf2hCPM2ZvtdKTb1b1-YKw0sFdlkt3hT8o1zWIxiGLiPWpSzpS2ixq6HgN9BymO811iJ8p4oBUgFyTJmS2R7whJRQZAg7NV99aP35iCLb3RWhjZjq-MpHX-G2MByoJWF_ZieQfTi6O4WmWFqScSruf_K72J4_Za7abd_1/w640-h480/fri-12-7-19_6.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Some of our learners spotted new arrivals to the collection on Tuesday. </p><p>These were donated by Dot, after doing a clear out of gear she doesn't wear anymore. The new pre loved items are a few hand made circle skirts, needing a bit of repair to some seams, and a commercially made A-Line skirt. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEnMOor3rDz53VTl8g8nduQjclytUpehjFRk4tzinHdqZF2nHHx1RMoVqjemSmh0ywkoFxe2nqLEWL7tZCRnIRDfzOrBWICWS9aROmXqkl54kir61pyFwM_NmZ3cVsICg91hxS8cuxntGlmTkiF9vGRnVOFo9Y0KUu57e1_biJUhSlzx2ybb43G8Emnvjg/s800/800px-full%20green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="800" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEnMOor3rDz53VTl8g8nduQjclytUpehjFRk4tzinHdqZF2nHHx1RMoVqjemSmh0ywkoFxe2nqLEWL7tZCRnIRDfzOrBWICWS9aROmXqkl54kir61pyFwM_NmZ3cVsICg91hxS8cuxntGlmTkiF9vGRnVOFo9Y0KUu57e1_biJUhSlzx2ybb43G8Emnvjg/w200-h163/800px-full%20green.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>The traditional Circle Skirts are usually worn with a fluffy petticoat and have the potential of getting a horizontal spin line while twilling.<p></p><p>Dot also bought in a very full body green petticoat that has the volume to stand up on its own. </p><p>This type will really only appeal to those who travel to dancing conventions, and like this older style. </p><p>I do love these myself, so I have already traded it for one of my light weight green petticoats. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAAp7P7p16Ky4mj1eQHfRD_mjl2BSQLgkK9u30nmO247A0wob6oewn_yfqK8rzcB-4-ZUYIGcb-VJpyC_gB_-DLLW3_-bluN6mLyx36TrzEEgW2WB8VLZUyqytUbbfOPaGVpuqse0eWcI-zxgkG-KbsOeF2jscBTNhmv_MHkvzw_SRnhP0pCrT47-Kpst8/s753/petticoat%20group.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="753" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAAp7P7p16Ky4mj1eQHfRD_mjl2BSQLgkK9u30nmO247A0wob6oewn_yfqK8rzcB-4-ZUYIGcb-VJpyC_gB_-DLLW3_-bluN6mLyx36TrzEEgW2WB8VLZUyqytUbbfOPaGVpuqse0eWcI-zxgkG-KbsOeF2jscBTNhmv_MHkvzw_SRnhP0pCrT47-Kpst8/w640-h182/petticoat%20group.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>This one, now in the available list, is much better suited to those starting out with layered petticoats.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yXu0cahBExTh1kf32xQL8bobTSsA6sCKKhVmWGl9bmhxUuFzeqvNzDeFIsm_PC0uzLN_nLIAafMIOMZxr4JOt6AQVQrJYoEOmrsWUssUchD5zcRQeqAdiOns0LOxSNsrIvzu8mh_QhOpyNQfqZ7_hcnl00SwsRqjh8v-hWpDDxW6MF5heks1HuFOiozP/s800/pettycoats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="800" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yXu0cahBExTh1kf32xQL8bobTSsA6sCKKhVmWGl9bmhxUuFzeqvNzDeFIsm_PC0uzLN_nLIAafMIOMZxr4JOt6AQVQrJYoEOmrsWUssUchD5zcRQeqAdiOns0LOxSNsrIvzu8mh_QhOpyNQfqZ7_hcnl00SwsRqjh8v-hWpDDxW6MF5heks1HuFOiozP/w640-h478/pettycoats.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>If you want to know more about square dance clothing, check out our page describing clothing styles here <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/square-dance-clothing-styles-i-love-fun.html" target="_blank">https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/square-dance-clothing-styles-i-love-fun.html</a><p></p><p>I also do a bit of a review of some of the places you can buy Square Dance clothing, including some online stores here. <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/where-can-i-get-square-dance-clothing.html" target="_blank">https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/where-can-i-get-square-dance-clothing.html</a></p><p><a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/square-dance-clothing-styles-i-love-fun.html" target="_blank"></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5CKrNkfc8uLIQ0YxyYD7I8H0tyEHrtxr763qsG43cZMYSGHFkIs5ltaM6H2oOE7fJVgMjGjZY47nmr5OdKtF_8lQwXcebH_9ECD8QNLdj0uKDd5Q8o-Pa65gLICw9PGiBFJHDLoEqp_QY6ntnkXh86aaPDWTCSRfbp5DSe5HkIM3J9aHuaTlwAdt0aB1/s2120/friday230819-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1590" data-original-width="2120" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5CKrNkfc8uLIQ0YxyYD7I8H0tyEHrtxr763qsG43cZMYSGHFkIs5ltaM6H2oOE7fJVgMjGjZY47nmr5OdKtF_8lQwXcebH_9ECD8QNLdj0uKDd5Q8o-Pa65gLICw9PGiBFJHDLoEqp_QY6ntnkXh86aaPDWTCSRfbp5DSe5HkIM3J9aHuaTlwAdt0aB1/w640-h480/friday230819-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Another page worth looking at, if you have basic sewing skills, links to instructions on how to modify skirts or make Circle Skirts and other accessories from scratch. </p><p><a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/sewing-your-own-square-dance-outfits.html" target="_blank">https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/sewing-your-own-square-dance-outfits.html</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjv4g9Ttnchj3hJZLVofvWonxYrFe1F-vvTehAGPUgJ__zcLiqTowf2D-mRB2s_hSx5AcJLTilcbDrBGuDoKD2wYsG__GEh0G7RpLIpdpvM9ZV3dXoFQ1-8i6eaprfx0A1b4QZdwyddtC2KU-C6XfzuOt3CZdlHCnjPJkR1wfIxwOvfVy864JwoIMefidP/s800/cut-panels-all.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="321" data-original-width="800" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjv4g9Ttnchj3hJZLVofvWonxYrFe1F-vvTehAGPUgJ__zcLiqTowf2D-mRB2s_hSx5AcJLTilcbDrBGuDoKD2wYsG__GEh0G7RpLIpdpvM9ZV3dXoFQ1-8i6eaprfx0A1b4QZdwyddtC2KU-C6XfzuOt3CZdlHCnjPJkR1wfIxwOvfVy864JwoIMefidP/w640-h256/cut-panels-all.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-90451863183695450222023-10-29T16:00:00.000+10:002023-10-29T16:00:09.997+10:00Black Friday 13th / Halloween October 2023<p>Dancing was cancelled on Friday 13th of October, due to our hall being used for the referendum. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDTpHxhBIJ2BEqJwCSWJ8VFhdxH8Pv4YeaeDvWFtxPDfhOV3-RGJSfMgamnmlGvTFE7Pp7prpYGGBem617zeDY7cRV2Rlk4glujo5F2GWCsc1sKLEiEgav8dSTzFQNLM6F7lzf1PjMRo7nmencG_9m4wdxUqmN9By_jMMkLaD3SjbgHgdfsdiDfismvRZK/s800/don-sandy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="453" data-original-width="800" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDTpHxhBIJ2BEqJwCSWJ8VFhdxH8Pv4YeaeDvWFtxPDfhOV3-RGJSfMgamnmlGvTFE7Pp7prpYGGBem617zeDY7cRV2Rlk4glujo5F2GWCsc1sKLEiEgav8dSTzFQNLM6F7lzf1PjMRo7nmencG_9m4wdxUqmN9By_jMMkLaD3SjbgHgdfsdiDfismvRZK/w640-h362/don-sandy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>What started as a Friday the 13th Black Friday theme, moved forward to the 27th, morphed slightly with a few Halloween decorations. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXqGnLApKoBzQ058115gPtefC9KJpDoW1Eap-mK2DU-fWfjQm7V6GdO168F69zVs6w9JouKolbkWLJpMKf9bpvsSir22Lq31jnzr9LYAQ94TeX9fuwG3FR8lZv3wqUrWV1fzMGIAYtH4BTka3JKq8ynyzcQENCO_lO-tSbVRrk1lUGIfablFh5As1Kuh7r/s800/matt-don-sandy-ladies%20chain.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="800" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXqGnLApKoBzQ058115gPtefC9KJpDoW1Eap-mK2DU-fWfjQm7V6GdO168F69zVs6w9JouKolbkWLJpMKf9bpvsSir22Lq31jnzr9LYAQ94TeX9fuwG3FR8lZv3wqUrWV1fzMGIAYtH4BTka3JKq8ynyzcQENCO_lO-tSbVRrk1lUGIfablFh5As1Kuh7r/w640-h336/matt-don-sandy-ladies%20chain.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Most came dressed in black to make calling more difficult for Matt. The normal technique, to track positions in a square, is to remember particular coloured outfits. </p><p>Matt combined the usual fun of dancing with a few creative challenges. We joke that Sandy is always keeping score and could tell us if mistakes belonged to Matt or the dancers.</p><p>We had a good turn out. The SSD dance level formed two squares during the first half of the night with a full square of Plus able to dance all evening.</p><p>See more photos of the night in our <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/photo-gallery-2023.html" target="_blank">2023 photo gallery</a>.</p><p>A reminder, that because this theme night was moved forward, the planned Sports Theme night for November 3rd will now be moved to 2024. This coming Friday night will now be dancing as normal, with your usual choice of square dance or neat casual attire.</p><p>December, Tuesday 5th will be the Learners Group Break Up Dance and Friday 8th will be the Club Night Christmas Break Up.</p>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-19700166056027611822023-09-02T18:08:00.000+10:002023-09-02T18:08:57.832+10:00Hawaiian night, September 2023<p>The 1st of September was our Hawaiian theme night. In the lead up to the night Matt spoke fondly of a Hawaiian shirt he had owned that Anita had thrown out. The theme gave him an excuse to buy a new one. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tT9tZITLkk6_SW4oHsD5pgdvFRlaHoaTnZUc7D0AsgqlSmJ1L5Kinecyua1MtrwEftKoSki26yUtvoy1ZARd7Rg8hKtpitDue7wrC2S5V1dv69TP65eFJ-hnwN9UMsIrFICxO5qe5KFJ7kpceh11vU9cN0IYB_4zLW2NUhn4hZTE3BPEAaa50fbUscwp/s800/matt-janice-marilyn-pam-fran.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="800" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tT9tZITLkk6_SW4oHsD5pgdvFRlaHoaTnZUc7D0AsgqlSmJ1L5Kinecyua1MtrwEftKoSki26yUtvoy1ZARd7Rg8hKtpitDue7wrC2S5V1dv69TP65eFJ-hnwN9UMsIrFICxO5qe5KFJ7kpceh11vU9cN0IYB_4zLW2NUhn4hZTE3BPEAaa50fbUscwp/w640-h368/matt-janice-marilyn-pam-fran.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The new shirt had to meet with Anita's approval for wearing around town, so it was not as bold as he would have liked. A few flower leis got Matt's bright colour fix for the night. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgKuOdTSLRNnXIOn1fNz9MSuvBwn1_qMutniwkR6zLIu9Tt55JyN11VcMWRFvbd7Y-dMMUAhIh73E2VIgfzbJtrqbGbhry20kdUIVsxOMOjx7zz9NoWvmDKccYC2sK4Drk5dq5YunJfN5cGRvD_PsrtDcOwMhjOFPKW2n3_K_EG030eWTAUtYjOf5WKDI/s800/marilyn-don.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="318" data-original-width="800" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgKuOdTSLRNnXIOn1fNz9MSuvBwn1_qMutniwkR6zLIu9Tt55JyN11VcMWRFvbd7Y-dMMUAhIh73E2VIgfzbJtrqbGbhry20kdUIVsxOMOjx7zz9NoWvmDKccYC2sK4Drk5dq5YunJfN5cGRvD_PsrtDcOwMhjOFPKW2n3_K_EG030eWTAUtYjOf5WKDI/w640-h254/marilyn-don.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Outfits worn on the night by dancers included bright and bold floral prints, a couple of grass skirts and of course, Hawaiian shirts and floral leis.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3R87WdhKTX0U3C4h42M4wYPNulXduBJS1iHO08x68lFN9aOimpRqv1hBgzOO173uuicZ57F0xAW77W_wGVtWx01XwiiaTotpPALpUp4eyJjSh4c6o22QYVOoaX6zXCNdI37uVXRfL85-hMK0j7Uhobfz0D2L53oIEkKtoIkCoGVCuajRNd5wEwBR4wcGd/s800/square-matt-visitors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="800" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3R87WdhKTX0U3C4h42M4wYPNulXduBJS1iHO08x68lFN9aOimpRqv1hBgzOO173uuicZ57F0xAW77W_wGVtWx01XwiiaTotpPALpUp4eyJjSh4c6o22QYVOoaX6zXCNdI37uVXRfL85-hMK0j7Uhobfz0D2L53oIEkKtoIkCoGVCuajRNd5wEwBR4wcGd/w640-h382/square-matt-visitors.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>It was nice to have a visiting dancer and a number of spectators on the night. A few people popped in looking for a different dance at another hall on Targo St. We might see them again at our learners class starting on the 12th of September.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwU00O9yWL6FvMuJBfh_Z1-4ViCfETFN0Eqzl0UhBQhZG21O9fktN3Ud5v4miuQ2XfY7zf-jxqJh14QcEzv1FCJrKGZh9NzhahQxMpPkJVF18WABhKhE3hlk78oTrgYbJ4Pi5H-gJ0pM9VZ1vrw9UDoHyFbTupx-iCj6sfuCv65dqGThQnMAAUkxHuMSed/s800/aloha.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="800" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwU00O9yWL6FvMuJBfh_Z1-4ViCfETFN0Eqzl0UhBQhZG21O9fktN3Ud5v4miuQ2XfY7zf-jxqJh14QcEzv1FCJrKGZh9NzhahQxMpPkJVF18WABhKhE3hlk78oTrgYbJ4Pi5H-gJ0pM9VZ1vrw9UDoHyFbTupx-iCj6sfuCv65dqGThQnMAAUkxHuMSed/w640-h464/aloha.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Follow the link to our <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/photo-gallery-2023.html" target="_blank">2023 photo gallery</a> to see more photos of the night.</p>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-15803116968123606172023-08-22T17:48:00.004+10:002023-08-23T19:41:43.941+10:00Matthew Mills 40th birthday 2023<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3JV0Txrex9av2RY0batjnn-mJafbXcAN_-Xgbs1tzAbS9RT29zFEPsVgeiTOBIsLyZR8shB5qdAxN84ZpQrr2B2brxhZp2ADfCHgypFNwm2uLGXXHaIXhAtOQyVui2oulDzYONrhyh2OX0r2laQc-8VCi47_I0lTrmQybk3Akrx3OYhnPSa96HTea9igX/s800/through%20cake.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="354" data-original-width="800" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3JV0Txrex9av2RY0batjnn-mJafbXcAN_-Xgbs1tzAbS9RT29zFEPsVgeiTOBIsLyZR8shB5qdAxN84ZpQrr2B2brxhZp2ADfCHgypFNwm2uLGXXHaIXhAtOQyVui2oulDzYONrhyh2OX0r2laQc-8VCi47_I0lTrmQybk3Akrx3OYhnPSa96HTea9igX/w640-h284/through%20cake.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>On the 18th of August, Cane Country Squares celebrated Matt's 40th Birthday. Before Matt arrived for our usual Friday night of dancing, the hall had been decorated with silver and red balloons and streamers. On arrival he was given a red hat and bow tie and a 40th badge to wear for the night.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf0WpcF-HfuVEcLApnty4e2qo9MMKt9-96FsOG6_4_l0Z6dcsrOwFE7J2Q3MwEW30GBhLC1DDh5tezYyQpdyzrOtEGSxMouBzx5C3qpKTLEabRM91iLJPSf2Eu4r0FwFfKrby9uo6xBTnniP_3hu_T7njiFMsH8gOpQ5UBPm8HOBAw6AnxWaHsrWyQus--/s800/dance-matt-karla-chris.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="800" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf0WpcF-HfuVEcLApnty4e2qo9MMKt9-96FsOG6_4_l0Z6dcsrOwFE7J2Q3MwEW30GBhLC1DDh5tezYyQpdyzrOtEGSxMouBzx5C3qpKTLEabRM91iLJPSf2Eu4r0FwFfKrby9uo6xBTnniP_3hu_T7njiFMsH8gOpQ5UBPm8HOBAw6AnxWaHsrWyQus--/w640-h402/dance-matt-karla-chris.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The sound equipment had been set up and a TV was running photos from the day Matt was born up until our current learner class with Matt teaching Mia to Square Dance.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx8DfUavJW1cWHADn3mM2vIRBN--5xqnjC1dbcCK6EPulNmfwT78LWfep5QO2QLSj5XNjWEor6VGsz0-a6IvwRErcaBY7Vy9BVzgQwqlDZCiqQloEct8DW5It-oaUMJ-AEbfeZB3HimfYaOt6Fdyt-zoV_i_qEKPD_bYDM4zs8P0I6JGyOcWpMUZMvk7tC/s800/frame-nolene-fran-sue.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="557" data-original-width="800" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx8DfUavJW1cWHADn3mM2vIRBN--5xqnjC1dbcCK6EPulNmfwT78LWfep5QO2QLSj5XNjWEor6VGsz0-a6IvwRErcaBY7Vy9BVzgQwqlDZCiqQloEct8DW5It-oaUMJ-AEbfeZB3HimfYaOt6Fdyt-zoV_i_qEKPD_bYDM4zs8P0I6JGyOcWpMUZMvk7tC/w640-h446/frame-nolene-fran-sue.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>A photo frame had been made, inspired by the frame made for the recent 40th QCA State Convention, in Buderim. Check our website <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/photo-gallery-2023.html" target="_blank">2023 Photo Gallery</a> for more of these photos taken on the night.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiacU3Q4ENSVw7dHCU19I9p7YFOguIjVflSUP0CgyI6PJLwR3PRDt_VQlGvlAJGv1d9ZdEBnpvtkuErq3sDUmz5s6LOMHJ-uFsnS1ewNS4r9klo7bGrPSx-9I_ACrXcS0nMNdvq8-k4HPl6GvEikQO1iv0NeEtb3rFJhbePra5v4jVmbwwPqitF7W4a0UZR/s800/2squares.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="331" data-original-width="800" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiacU3Q4ENSVw7dHCU19I9p7YFOguIjVflSUP0CgyI6PJLwR3PRDt_VQlGvlAJGv1d9ZdEBnpvtkuErq3sDUmz5s6LOMHJ-uFsnS1ewNS4r9klo7bGrPSx-9I_ACrXcS0nMNdvq8-k4HPl6GvEikQO1iv0NeEtb3rFJhbePra5v4jVmbwwPqitF7W4a0UZR/w640-h264/2squares.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>We had a great turn out with two squares on the floor most of the night. Some of Matt's Family and past members also attended.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIlb8vvVQQ4SsGFZRnFJQdpLIETvWVTj_KNh-g5yFV5-fCjm_yP9ReobNu9HhdfdgXzPPUCiP9j0ZTjDXa3Bt39XuRRo5vhY5O5h2ujvspVpeBcxyjzhC8Pfbt0SC1N9r0aDmfw11PtchQae1TUU8i79dlvRLtsyDrHg2A-VX3IIuv0euzKlwEYGO4Uq6s/s800/anita-plus-2squares.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="435" data-original-width="800" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIlb8vvVQQ4SsGFZRnFJQdpLIETvWVTj_KNh-g5yFV5-fCjm_yP9ReobNu9HhdfdgXzPPUCiP9j0ZTjDXa3Bt39XuRRo5vhY5O5h2ujvspVpeBcxyjzhC8Pfbt0SC1N9r0aDmfw11PtchQae1TUU8i79dlvRLtsyDrHg2A-VX3IIuv0euzKlwEYGO4Uq6s/w640-h348/anita-plus-2squares.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>We even got two squares of Plus with Anita dancing. "No 'Crossfires!' "</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWuZ2pjK8P4FHQ94WY5vb9D5lNSqyD9H753Y5R2N05jBQTidlWh9nAowk9e-GZmSDi5S983bKzG9Lzif-8U2eIsLvmW53Rh4z9Dyjk5tM6ed3v6gTDLmTLRXJ5_qob4BA0bdmO77cawzsXy75RQIrP22vln-JIGxWEsMQhCaSGgomU_s2xTqRkMtRNj3CG/s800/mia-dance.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="389" data-original-width="800" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWuZ2pjK8P4FHQ94WY5vb9D5lNSqyD9H753Y5R2N05jBQTidlWh9nAowk9e-GZmSDi5S983bKzG9Lzif-8U2eIsLvmW53Rh4z9Dyjk5tM6ed3v6gTDLmTLRXJ5_qob4BA0bdmO77cawzsXy75RQIrP22vln-JIGxWEsMQhCaSGgomU_s2xTqRkMtRNj3CG/w640-h312/mia-dance.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Ella and Mia both performed their own dances for Matt. Mia had been practicing her own chorography in the hall for a month before dancing and between sessions each Friday night.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ZuzxuTSZy0ZT5zb1XAMErX-KILTGaxX_0UB4A30BPtGhlqOkpxiQ_bKQpSQknbLoU1rvKWGJP3UpTtBV0NwWd0ecElBZNLxTHw4DYlkWoIP5eZcxGA-_orFykn3E5NpEMh8pnlzt4sck-CZarswu3HiU_Hoo7p0i-9y1QZISdwR15XJbgVUIfknpK39w/s800/matt-gift.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="800" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ZuzxuTSZy0ZT5zb1XAMErX-KILTGaxX_0UB4A30BPtGhlqOkpxiQ_bKQpSQknbLoU1rvKWGJP3UpTtBV0NwWd0ecElBZNLxTHw4DYlkWoIP5eZcxGA-_orFykn3E5NpEMh8pnlzt4sck-CZarswu3HiU_Hoo7p0i-9y1QZISdwR15XJbgVUIfknpK39w/w640-h376/matt-gift.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Supper was an enormous spread of savoury and sweet treats, with all members bringing a plate. Adding to that was of course, Matt's birthday cake. On cutting the cake Matt was presented with a gift from the club and a card signed by all members.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPTNcpTyAn48bYLhGsxiwA5ZQl3pfUPFKuStV9ObdHMZhpCYzcgC7h1six7sUoT-bUS-CJKIHliPvaDI1Ig31uiS8UCagRmlecNqbgSDgoUUo-ZejnRpxgsO502v-CcysG_jmsHFNs-n_YrlBggbXaeEomBJph6myjtftuNh9aZUQRKkKP8HbwRGU6sCaY/s800/alan-matt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="800" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPTNcpTyAn48bYLhGsxiwA5ZQl3pfUPFKuStV9ObdHMZhpCYzcgC7h1six7sUoT-bUS-CJKIHliPvaDI1Ig31uiS8UCagRmlecNqbgSDgoUUo-ZejnRpxgsO502v-CcysG_jmsHFNs-n_YrlBggbXaeEomBJph6myjtftuNh9aZUQRKkKP8HbwRGU6sCaY/w640-h368/alan-matt.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Alan gave a speech about Matt's long history with Cane Country Squares. Alan spoke of Matt as a kid, playing and learning to dance with the other children attending the club at that time. Alan saw Matt growing into a teenager and meeting Anita through square dancing. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif9R70st_a-f_etLJplVqxa52p46AfOmX9p-vb4nqkZ7skR25u59NGNeCKSj3PVSFvZbtK53INNPLPp40cdYFJscF9IiQ_Jcm_YK26bRQyIW2CRE0sXVvM3M-qXu9buuid7O8ASnHLmeXdXV__HM88Cc_Y5z9ZhEo1lTYrDlaIYdi4G5-vz6Ml-gRr5vE_/s800/matt-call%20history.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="800" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif9R70st_a-f_etLJplVqxa52p46AfOmX9p-vb4nqkZ7skR25u59NGNeCKSj3PVSFvZbtK53INNPLPp40cdYFJscF9IiQ_Jcm_YK26bRQyIW2CRE0sXVvM3M-qXu9buuid7O8ASnHLmeXdXV__HM88Cc_Y5z9ZhEo1lTYrDlaIYdi4G5-vz6Ml-gRr5vE_/w640-h430/matt-call%20history.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Credit was also given to Shirley Kelly for encouraging Matt to become a caller more than 20 years ago. The speech finished with how much we appreciated his skill and dedication which keeps our enjoyment of dancing and our club going. </p><p>Sandy, who often reads a humorous poem at our special events, had written a poem specially for the night to honour Matt and what he means to us. </p><p>Matt gave his own speech in appreciation of our efforts and how much his family and friends, including his Square Dance family, had shaped his life.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxVcObMBtE4y4HhT-TRmYJBhjH3SDy8VkSnTlNgMp3nuNQyaKd3tggXLeqWBb8fgPimqjeaz-rvSenc3hD3xtEbdXuGQskm1ts1SqT5E0Y_vb9UiF4TAFSUikrcFgPOfUzD0qulP4_CAOi5g2NQVzC_zOMtD6YLFpei_UUGgsBu5igRlBahRpc_DfbC95p/s800/dance-joR-don.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="800" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxVcObMBtE4y4HhT-TRmYJBhjH3SDy8VkSnTlNgMp3nuNQyaKd3tggXLeqWBb8fgPimqjeaz-rvSenc3hD3xtEbdXuGQskm1ts1SqT5E0Y_vb9UiF4TAFSUikrcFgPOfUzD0qulP4_CAOi5g2NQVzC_zOMtD6YLFpei_UUGgsBu5igRlBahRpc_DfbC95p/w640-h314/dance-joR-don.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-42200410388632652922023-07-17T15:03:00.000+10:002023-07-17T15:03:14.266+10:00Pyjama Night<p>Another fun theme night, 14th of July was our Pyjama night. The hall was decorated with some cut out painted pictures of pyjamas and all members came dress in PJs. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguDjld5WIVyRsg2injcfF_-I4hYvw5bIwIoTdDPtXk0DB1NCX8FjxzCLfwt7R1yU9x3vC2GdgPZ997vUoXbKt2w8G0iTgun5WvdCW1D0sAFD6s8V1OGiLaJ3Ql-Esl7FzH_fsD7pOKuaEf83HoPunEVvgAc-GQFmzXmBgprtCXOFbNNCidtAXnL5uUlkfi/s800/chris-jol.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="800" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguDjld5WIVyRsg2injcfF_-I4hYvw5bIwIoTdDPtXk0DB1NCX8FjxzCLfwt7R1yU9x3vC2GdgPZ997vUoXbKt2w8G0iTgun5WvdCW1D0sAFD6s8V1OGiLaJ3Ql-Esl7FzH_fsD7pOKuaEf83HoPunEVvgAc-GQFmzXmBgprtCXOFbNNCidtAXnL5uUlkfi/w640-h288/chris-jol.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Nifty came dressed in a floral op shop ensemble. Chris dressed in bright yellow printed with the ABC kids Hoot character and Scott came in a Koala onesie. We also had a couple visiting on the night, surprised by our theme.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvEfQ7BpyDq6G_Ewo63AJmoyVO-qF_4xfmwmOEVfuymvvGRvcuiHX1tXll86lH_c3HelqQ6H1bzzP7zRAE5IZyVa0_-_lydtfIp9oyiX8KjONVQa1XWVtJwHUe894xjTBaBjUVXwH__-bY9Oys7QIx-XH9g8WniBi8fs4DAhdIKyP_MjXWG-YbpGcJjdHd/s800/matt%20call-sandy%20end.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="800" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvEfQ7BpyDq6G_Ewo63AJmoyVO-qF_4xfmwmOEVfuymvvGRvcuiHX1tXll86lH_c3HelqQ6H1bzzP7zRAE5IZyVa0_-_lydtfIp9oyiX8KjONVQa1XWVtJwHUe894xjTBaBjUVXwH__-bY9Oys7QIx-XH9g8WniBi8fs4DAhdIKyP_MjXWG-YbpGcJjdHd/w640-h324/matt%20call-sandy%20end.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>We had a good turn out with two squares able to dance mainstream level. At one point everyone got on the floor for a Plus bracket. The back square had some fun with a few Mainstream dancers, trying to keep up and repair their square, with the help of Plus dancers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-XMmNMKUPAcMimNHoN20AHhDUOEvl8HH2mAZ5Fdu5BDMs9Es8mk6U_3XCqBOpegrmKZvDawFvr9FVzS06pb3enn0zXu_x92en21nQXFmiCqkAMRpg_U5l5X1EKesIzmox2HrEDw_D7suJmlaE4djOLQpxjHaI5kDPknRXhXnusAiEAJrV0JxD-P2Nhus/s800/gina-maralyn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="800" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-XMmNMKUPAcMimNHoN20AHhDUOEvl8HH2mAZ5Fdu5BDMs9Es8mk6U_3XCqBOpegrmKZvDawFvr9FVzS06pb3enn0zXu_x92en21nQXFmiCqkAMRpg_U5l5X1EKesIzmox2HrEDw_D7suJmlaE4djOLQpxjHaI5kDPknRXhXnusAiEAJrV0JxD-P2Nhus/w640-h314/gina-maralyn.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>It was a mild night and still quite warm in the hall, so dressing gowns didn't stay on for long. If you want to see more photos from the night check out our <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/photo-gallery-2023.html" target="_blank">photo gallery</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQJ88okngLXwFexhbsVChpzokqIf0S9yFmSOetTLSMfwC8RlxJA1tCLkYR3bNzPoqOOBGWZe5_nz9eoQWWenNSLr0-q9wkC5zXVrvIYGFg0k43lhzITEvh-tKC5D0Xf2OSr_mS_LFpKHKqPcAJGNqvznApwIiKcdURkdfRjE_QjNEcy7pKXSG68QMIj2p/s800/dressing%20gowns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="429" data-original-width="800" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQJ88okngLXwFexhbsVChpzokqIf0S9yFmSOetTLSMfwC8RlxJA1tCLkYR3bNzPoqOOBGWZe5_nz9eoQWWenNSLr0-q9wkC5zXVrvIYGFg0k43lhzITEvh-tKC5D0Xf2OSr_mS_LFpKHKqPcAJGNqvznApwIiKcdURkdfRjE_QjNEcy7pKXSG68QMIj2p/w640-h344/dressing%20gowns.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-87008330916780039112023-05-29T15:49:00.002+10:002023-06-01T21:47:54.418+10:00May 2023 update<p>Friday 5th of May was our Dance for Heart, annual fund raiser for heart health. Numbers were down a little with a few people, including myself away that night. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJX0kTKor7zsrMpnDKG1Hp2XAueUcjAXzTb2UAmsUmt4FMLsazpfcILi-l385NFJT1uofpJH4QGBd7x9bHgk6nxltrAfsvCmB90LqWAQG-n7pLynUJA2-56fa-ZN8aP62te3oCSf2jzZmvNSmWnDF4pXs3CI92qn8ujbwZEY8bEJwAtdb9PnzSBmKjA/s800/heart%20dance4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="377" data-original-width="800" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJX0kTKor7zsrMpnDKG1Hp2XAueUcjAXzTb2UAmsUmt4FMLsazpfcILi-l385NFJT1uofpJH4QGBd7x9bHgk6nxltrAfsvCmB90LqWAQG-n7pLynUJA2-56fa-ZN8aP62te3oCSf2jzZmvNSmWnDF4pXs3CI92qn8ujbwZEY8bEJwAtdb9PnzSBmKjA/w640-h302/heart%20dance4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Heart shaped decoration were up in the hall and most dressed in red or with a heart theme. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJnLS18Q9GxYFFFX-mED828YKvsCFJ96Mjbi6s4-IpsCB8s-kRotxj4oJPg6eA0vICfbak_PxPcWlXb4wNf59psXYWqOWqv4_Ir6zz6c4_KZl6sJtHayHt8HrYBXQIccuzHJqxslZ3uWXq893yVV_hn6C9d2apiUR0e2pTufkcqJXZvua2fdCP80JQA/s800/heart%20dance2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="800" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJnLS18Q9GxYFFFX-mED828YKvsCFJ96Mjbi6s4-IpsCB8s-kRotxj4oJPg6eA0vICfbak_PxPcWlXb4wNf59psXYWqOWqv4_Ir6zz6c4_KZl6sJtHayHt8HrYBXQIccuzHJqxslZ3uWXq893yVV_hn6C9d2apiUR0e2pTufkcqJXZvua2fdCP80JQA/w640-h336/heart%20dance2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I am yet to see Matt's spectacular heart suit in person, but it certainly made an impression on those attending the night.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsK_d-vpIQZqJRluQhSXX6JlXUxdZNAYTD2NXjD2NUV0C74WOezz4rjrKkoDug64EtEbqMsjDJvKKCBqFPiiBcVWsO_gDhqHEqYo6liuzPOPMSNjyCxJElAj2P7GkFRvPFh0x8W3cY6QAbpUw5-jVVEqTrq1VzKHA6IWX4goAeWZ1pJhJQYYDa-adGSQ/s800/raffle.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="435" data-original-width="800" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsK_d-vpIQZqJRluQhSXX6JlXUxdZNAYTD2NXjD2NUV0C74WOezz4rjrKkoDug64EtEbqMsjDJvKKCBqFPiiBcVWsO_gDhqHEqYo6liuzPOPMSNjyCxJElAj2P7GkFRvPFh0x8W3cY6QAbpUw5-jVVEqTrq1VzKHA6IWX4goAeWZ1pJhJQYYDa-adGSQ/w640-h348/raffle.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Funds on the night where raised by donations and a raffle for a large fruit and veggie hamper. </p><p>$200 was donated to the Bundaberg Health Promotions Group to support their Heart Start activities.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_sYJM0APLIsTdqEXjXAOA2fKFvTSlhx4ai-geWI3CT47uUs5hjjUqXWShYHztQdQySltnnQwcDJGfYUYLOoMkg7hGzwXwfYS0J01Oh7hGbv584hk5hznx5j36FHL5oNVXaQDU_owaF1_qNXL3qTo8XmDkXzdtQSUbdMCyYOt66HE3NW8Wvbd8b7OQBA/s800/heart%20dance1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="483" data-original-width="800" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_sYJM0APLIsTdqEXjXAOA2fKFvTSlhx4ai-geWI3CT47uUs5hjjUqXWShYHztQdQySltnnQwcDJGfYUYLOoMkg7hGzwXwfYS0J01Oh7hGbv584hk5hznx5j36FHL5oNVXaQDU_owaF1_qNXL3qTo8XmDkXzdtQSUbdMCyYOt66HE3NW8Wvbd8b7OQBA/w640-h386/heart%20dance1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Thanks to Anita and Jo L for taking photos to add to our <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/photo-gallery-2023.html">photo gallery</a> and web site. </p><p>Friday 26th of May was our AGM. It was quite well attended considering most of us are not fond of long drawn out meetings. </p><p>As it turned out, we had plenty of time to dance, with the AGM completed in a record time of less than 16 minutes. All office bearers were returned to the same positions unopposed. Our only general business saw our members draw changed from the entire member list (and unclaimed prize money adding to the draw the following month) to the draw now including only those in attendance.</p>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-50554108948653685522023-04-29T19:27:00.000+10:002023-04-29T19:27:42.134+10:00April 2023 update.<p>Friday April 7th was Good Friday and as is our practice, there was no dance held that night. </p><p>The following Friday on the 14th we had something a little different with an Easter Egg Hunt.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJqn8wbN5bJnPMm1d39umCTXtcHsxXJuMLjdEj0QReTULCyLgAJdjra729VRa1ry6M366P9cUVRicbvX7a0bEfxfb_RAR7Iy__NWnGUll7A7ddTuSpKindga0zw8pzX9Ik-uXl8yx_oFh3UBLZE5vLH9JISPgbeHZX6d_mR2F1K1M-W2uxaZn0FHSsoA/s800/easter%20story1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="378" data-original-width="800" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJqn8wbN5bJnPMm1d39umCTXtcHsxXJuMLjdEj0QReTULCyLgAJdjra729VRa1ry6M366P9cUVRicbvX7a0bEfxfb_RAR7Iy__NWnGUll7A7ddTuSpKindga0zw8pzX9Ik-uXl8yx_oFh3UBLZE5vLH9JISPgbeHZX6d_mR2F1K1M-W2uxaZn0FHSsoA/w640-h302/easter%20story1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>We had no special dress up but Jo K and her daughter wore Easter theme hair accessories at the front table and the hall was decorated.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBv2xAJryvc43XcKBOWBqC7HLN1B4VgrCKdfkW5skO8sQ_7f5V--x9i3mTBge9rnMyz3vbKPHowyPfW1yIbZFvq-76Fu4AfrbS6pYi2ZkJl74liTrF9MC1JKGl9AK0SkL4p1VRGUcPI1wipI43_YJR9Vxxjm9HrT8sLbNnHO4eTthOw0ui6qiIUcXWVg/s800/easter%20story%20table.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="800" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBv2xAJryvc43XcKBOWBqC7HLN1B4VgrCKdfkW5skO8sQ_7f5V--x9i3mTBge9rnMyz3vbKPHowyPfW1yIbZFvq-76Fu4AfrbS6pYi2ZkJl74liTrF9MC1JKGl9AK0SkL4p1VRGUcPI1wipI43_YJR9Vxxjm9HrT8sLbNnHO4eTthOw0ui6qiIUcXWVg/w640-h228/easter%20story%20table.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6O51Kz6h1d3cerlJNEkNDdxQ-vZvf1_PV-l45dlLYf3_AF3oefyOU9AjtPgcAEP3A6rSffjTb9IN5y7LORvl_019i0xojAlzlaUUMG44Qe9K8y7M8iK9m2Uv7F5-Mp4zZC8TqB2hKE9YCt1H96AGylC_XFavA8SxaIv4vq4V6YsiPooM8oLXecxg_Dg/s800/easter%20cookies.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6O51Kz6h1d3cerlJNEkNDdxQ-vZvf1_PV-l45dlLYf3_AF3oefyOU9AjtPgcAEP3A6rSffjTb9IN5y7LORvl_019i0xojAlzlaUUMG44Qe9K8y7M8iK9m2Uv7F5-Mp4zZC8TqB2hKE9YCt1H96AGylC_XFavA8SxaIv4vq4V6YsiPooM8oLXecxg_Dg/w200-h200/easter%20cookies.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>The kids where given little baskets while adults got small Easter bags, to collect tiny chocolate eggs placed around the hall on chairs and window sills. Mia won the closest guess for the number of Easter eggs in the jar.<p></p><p>Jo L was away but sent along some hand made Easter egg decorated biscuits and Sandy volunteered in the kitchen.</p><p>The next Friday, 21st April coincided with the National Square Dance Convention in Adelaide, SA. While Matt and family were enjoying the Convention, Rob ran recordings of Matt so we could still dance. Matt had recorded live from a few previous Fridays. </p><p>We had a really fun night. This was the second time we have danced to recordings of Matt. Recording levels and balance between Matt's voice and the music were much better than our first go. It was like Matt was in the room and had us laughing when a number of his comments while we danced matched up again with who was on the floor and a few of us responded like we could engage with him.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvzkIRJM2T8xeUndlkg4swd9m-_RlaKdpAqqh9slgg6Gy2uiejkcHIgZogavG3r6K5nqs42pteS_jOA9VBBTCg5ekGwM8-IHyXt2_g622i3C0gYxhIp5XIqbY4Uk5YaCTww14kCdKXnPZKzDwxPuHGCvHG04BzYV3JMFXCiPOjn3NK0Ax-Rxrotpcy1Q/s566/heart-clipart.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="566" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvzkIRJM2T8xeUndlkg4swd9m-_RlaKdpAqqh9slgg6Gy2uiejkcHIgZogavG3r6K5nqs42pteS_jOA9VBBTCg5ekGwM8-IHyXt2_g622i3C0gYxhIp5XIqbY4Uk5YaCTww14kCdKXnPZKzDwxPuHGCvHG04BzYV3JMFXCiPOjn3NK0Ax-Rxrotpcy1Q/w200-h186/heart-clipart.png" width="200" /></a></div><br />Friday 28th Matt was back with us. <p></p><p>Due to hand luggage weight restrictions on his flight, he had taken out the club member list book and forgotten to put it back in his laptop bag. This means our member draw was not drawn and will now be next week May 5th. </p><p>May 5th will also be our annual Heart Dance fund raiser. </p><p>Dress in red or with a heart theme.</p>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-32970292205434027822023-04-18T14:04:00.000+10:002023-04-18T14:04:54.868+10:00Club Birthday Weekend - Sunday Morning Photos<p>Our final post for our 40th Birthday Weekend is for our last session held on Sunday morning 12th of March. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzh5lY31hT2VGNzHYl3x-OhxVxMbpDA3H1egV0dt9uTnQtvc7VeYqKMjObwj4gyaDUJQAP0IKVYoMVQJLb5pIpnP5IX0Uocc2fNzN3mpgbzkLSovMGNUH2BMOEhMsEem8zqe-oNoRq2fD8P5rA1pKc6-idTBweMpA24yU6xuOhHgJURdm4kb_SSBC8Q/s800/sunday-fran-sandy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="269" data-original-width="800" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzh5lY31hT2VGNzHYl3x-OhxVxMbpDA3H1egV0dt9uTnQtvc7VeYqKMjObwj4gyaDUJQAP0IKVYoMVQJLb5pIpnP5IX0Uocc2fNzN3mpgbzkLSovMGNUH2BMOEhMsEem8zqe-oNoRq2fD8P5rA1pKc6-idTBweMpA24yU6xuOhHgJURdm4kb_SSBC8Q/w640-h216/sunday-fran-sandy.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>This was a huge weekend of dancing and while it took a lot of time and effort to put together, it was well worth it and enjoyed by all. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTz2FNyR3dHk7xkmuaKRdt1hLiqbwsT2KqYC95mFOejVjIMShisXwbL5BIP-90l53qG-IK4xoUWMZvLxmaxKL3en4S_Igy2C_1PXoGzVvLxjlFf8eECdCRMAVaO-HaE3bXq4tN4cG_AqxN6N3VUhgGWzQjGd1knhE86XwApCHeHstL2Un9I34rNAH1-w/s800/3callers.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="800" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTz2FNyR3dHk7xkmuaKRdt1hLiqbwsT2KqYC95mFOejVjIMShisXwbL5BIP-90l53qG-IK4xoUWMZvLxmaxKL3en4S_Igy2C_1PXoGzVvLxjlFf8eECdCRMAVaO-HaE3bXq4tN4cG_AqxN6N3VUhgGWzQjGd1knhE86XwApCHeHstL2Un9I34rNAH1-w/w640-h390/3callers.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Our callers, Matthew Mills, Steve Turner and Nev McLachlan changed from their weekend theme of wearing red, white and blue shirts to 'The Bundy Boys' shirts, complete with a polar bear with a microphone.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtehsc_NKOni0ycOxmlKOloODniq6Fd9-nf1ZCd_5pCW7gvjPxAbuTtUkk1WvMItqipldK1C7uWSzsOtSJrrzU9juPl_yW3d9uOj02poHNMMUfDqkUniBq1j-B7T_BmPC-7Kmg1o-YsLUWRcy71EIKxNHKLQiGXhgoFKZpnnUTJ6zQd56vvjl_Xt1Dw/s800/elaine-joR.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="370" data-original-width="800" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtehsc_NKOni0ycOxmlKOloODniq6Fd9-nf1ZCd_5pCW7gvjPxAbuTtUkk1WvMItqipldK1C7uWSzsOtSJrrzU9juPl_yW3d9uOj02poHNMMUfDqkUniBq1j-B7T_BmPC-7Kmg1o-YsLUWRcy71EIKxNHKLQiGXhgoFKZpnnUTJ6zQd56vvjl_Xt1Dw/w640-h296/elaine-joR.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>As is the custom, dress on the Sunday is causal for those heading home directly after the dance.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLq5h0SnnR5foDpMQJIhthiYXEkU6GG0j4AEa9-qwkvEGjkQiqytfVjZr9Vx6VmcSjP-631lDcQe1n8PWMSYHJpvfthk9QXahR-W_Hw2ayVm5boglhHGNYZBPsnkuFhfJRBjHlpLAcGf6REvz2fbC-AZvpCiS4d65mN_6Nmp0lFPrVo0fSRyf0eEI4uA/s800/skirt-twirl.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="389" data-original-width="800" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLq5h0SnnR5foDpMQJIhthiYXEkU6GG0j4AEa9-qwkvEGjkQiqytfVjZr9Vx6VmcSjP-631lDcQe1n8PWMSYHJpvfthk9QXahR-W_Hw2ayVm5boglhHGNYZBPsnkuFhfJRBjHlpLAcGf6REvz2fbC-AZvpCiS4d65mN_6Nmp0lFPrVo0fSRyf0eEI4uA/w640-h312/skirt-twirl.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Many ladies still wore skirts, some with more casual design square dance skirts and low volume petticoats.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFl75BB3911jDM7ggM3w-90ERmmmsWYWgyPhxt-sVpeIjSiEpo1uCXqzS73iTwxFpIS5whyer77A-L1aen3e4F0nwuSKeQ_htvDIjf4qQbbBboKvzNrS_yiE3yTp8T3wGjNmEJjrtU29GDO39dEXj1Xmu1TpT14hea13Byfb2ZJLAPXU1Gcxhy3P4d5g/s800/many%20squares.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="283" data-original-width="800" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFl75BB3911jDM7ggM3w-90ERmmmsWYWgyPhxt-sVpeIjSiEpo1uCXqzS73iTwxFpIS5whyer77A-L1aen3e4F0nwuSKeQ_htvDIjf4qQbbBboKvzNrS_yiE3yTp8T3wGjNmEJjrtU29GDO39dEXj1Xmu1TpT14hea13Byfb2ZJLAPXU1Gcxhy3P4d5g/w640-h226/many%20squares.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Even though some had a long drive ahead of them, the Sunday morning was very well attended. Dancing started at 9:30am with SSD, Mainstream and Rounds. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNQXhD4YE3-9oZy-ahZImzUrdF8U-i-EDjx-AJIrKOoFMXg_Fndz61gG3Pw4GTChMOE-AiXdeMre1LnG7ZcMc_CfxgOQipNvyyogGzxV-vNVaC4YRiZkqoo7Afn9UeZ3x9PuLNjTH0Nm5CHD9BZq6HbOvSn8oQpoA1jb6b80m5F-_hTeR7cTc1pnxFw/s800/between1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="255" data-original-width="800" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNQXhD4YE3-9oZy-ahZImzUrdF8U-i-EDjx-AJIrKOoFMXg_Fndz61gG3Pw4GTChMOE-AiXdeMre1LnG7ZcMc_CfxgOQipNvyyogGzxV-vNVaC4YRiZkqoo7Afn9UeZ3x9PuLNjTH0Nm5CHD9BZq6HbOvSn8oQpoA1jb6b80m5F-_hTeR7cTc1pnxFw/w640-h204/between1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Steve Turner called some fun workshops with couples passing between facing lines of three.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvD7sSHxhqfi9_RyaWwI4CiFnb-FW8XJgPEI4F2d1h2eybW-8eZD1wV44jMijrGd1HjXRR5C23Joj9c_4_7W4N9f1ES8UHT3DGhJqEqn-uWLk5mh8aA01wIo49KDKGpCgMaazvO_EZjXGUnN_QsfSIfRHoSf4wZTIsy0brKuDUtbTENKpJizhkq_R_qQ/s800/nev%20call-steve%20dance.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="800" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvD7sSHxhqfi9_RyaWwI4CiFnb-FW8XJgPEI4F2d1h2eybW-8eZD1wV44jMijrGd1HjXRR5C23Joj9c_4_7W4N9f1ES8UHT3DGhJqEqn-uWLk5mh8aA01wIo49KDKGpCgMaazvO_EZjXGUnN_QsfSIfRHoSf4wZTIsy0brKuDUtbTENKpJizhkq_R_qQ/w640-h332/nev%20call-steve%20dance.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>The callers again got a chance to dance with us while they took turns on stage.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiii1qC85Te5D7egtlRJX9P53kJ7jRk4N_oAHWeeEhmvlHeQt4OnAqpV-H2v_hHZjFti7gMVXJ9YkKnK3QvmlpWMwtE_xd9XfcPAm36fdHF2ZG2Y8nWqeRxJ2Du3Ep5OEvt8VrZvUPhbxcJdY1hLl-JNpEWDB79HMPyUj2YwqcNJqRriMfrymISBuZKJg/s800/nev%20call-matt%20dance.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="800" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiii1qC85Te5D7egtlRJX9P53kJ7jRk4N_oAHWeeEhmvlHeQt4OnAqpV-H2v_hHZjFti7gMVXJ9YkKnK3QvmlpWMwtE_xd9XfcPAm36fdHF2ZG2Y8nWqeRxJ2Du3Ep5OEvt8VrZvUPhbxcJdY1hLl-JNpEWDB79HMPyUj2YwqcNJqRriMfrymISBuZKJg/w640-h316/nev%20call-matt%20dance.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>It is always nice to see Matt and Anita dancing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyzD2QunuIJ6tWuUiChBwvQmODd4osRxEsTTxnNoUUik81LqABP83Bfi6jQOTE6X_l_mrZsqOx6AdjnJhVxJ-BYmyIdGR9bkvJjm5KgJW3V8Kp6DVk2WylM7RdVbL2vN5rpma3qK7Rs5MXGFCVOlak-GbmcsKEiv02NixZLOX_8N0Qp4TzsFvEeMGfnA/s800/mclauchlans.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="377" data-original-width="800" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyzD2QunuIJ6tWuUiChBwvQmODd4osRxEsTTxnNoUUik81LqABP83Bfi6jQOTE6X_l_mrZsqOx6AdjnJhVxJ-BYmyIdGR9bkvJjm5KgJW3V8Kp6DVk2WylM7RdVbL2vN5rpma3qK7Rs5MXGFCVOlak-GbmcsKEiv02NixZLOX_8N0Qp4TzsFvEeMGfnA/w640-h302/mclauchlans.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Nev and Bev also got a chance to dance together.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh86YivqM7uh1tH661ixMxU_FdxsZaqU2oIvJgSSU3kTBmjzVEmUJTJ9u7IZkUxj_41-MSo9JR65IlSKM_ErHfFy2AFbI0U4G7YZQBB2CGzaV3JiA29edIAoN96yg2HVYohWGhjUr1fRpg1P17q5q_wmE2qrdMOms6Q-q9qEEb53JIn5IvbcoeFgixR9w/s800/jo-sandy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="301" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh86YivqM7uh1tH661ixMxU_FdxsZaqU2oIvJgSSU3kTBmjzVEmUJTJ9u7IZkUxj_41-MSo9JR65IlSKM_ErHfFy2AFbI0U4G7YZQBB2CGzaV3JiA29edIAoN96yg2HVYohWGhjUr1fRpg1P17q5q_wmE2qrdMOms6Q-q9qEEb53JIn5IvbcoeFgixR9w/w640-h240/jo-sandy.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Once again, thanks to all that helped make this weekend a great success.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKmRygIIwRSqiFsevZYdDMOxFLVtydSGUjRyxDgy57nC22_wWRU9X2YvdQlGIEtSpri8mP3sm21B4qQ99ObW_EgGo9etUgBYNnT8L7LllAsEPFWhOk933viAf0JN5hs9N787IzXs6zFt-pgNt0Z8oaQmb7DHWV0W7GCI4wl1T-7NnjgOALyvXO9f26w/s800/kids-snags.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="548" data-original-width="800" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKmRygIIwRSqiFsevZYdDMOxFLVtydSGUjRyxDgy57nC22_wWRU9X2YvdQlGIEtSpri8mP3sm21B4qQ99ObW_EgGo9etUgBYNnT8L7LllAsEPFWhOk933viAf0JN5hs9N787IzXs6zFt-pgNt0Z8oaQmb7DHWV0W7GCI4wl1T-7NnjgOALyvXO9f26w/w640-h438/kids-snags.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Dancing finished at 12pm followed by a sausage sizzle. Some of the Cane Country Squares Kids helped serve the snags.</p><p>For more photos, keep checking our website <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/photo-gallery-2023.html">2023 Photo Gallery</a> and our Video Library for updates. The 2023 Videos will be added in the next few weeks.</p><p><br /></p>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-76091694231251441242023-04-03T20:41:00.002+10:002023-04-03T20:47:25.264+10:00Club 40th Birthday Weekend - Saturday Evening Photos<p>The main event dance for Cane Country Squares 40th Birthday was the Saturday evening, March 11th at Coronation Hall. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM_aJFl0ukeLVoLHASHZijern2-dXzqrPfz-tOaw6GrzejDSaEV8EFw8s3mBwxJwOchkdKN7U3M8tbwu9UNXxsD2Og6YExjNWTqwt2Lmfu8gpP9fGW3MfvTNOzfvGiFdyB5qmfuLva37slqmietXo7EndEd70zdlLaBSw3fct6yahzoTISxRyIklQw_Q/s800/3%20callers%20-twirl.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="327" data-original-width="800" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM_aJFl0ukeLVoLHASHZijern2-dXzqrPfz-tOaw6GrzejDSaEV8EFw8s3mBwxJwOchkdKN7U3M8tbwu9UNXxsD2Og6YExjNWTqwt2Lmfu8gpP9fGW3MfvTNOzfvGiFdyB5qmfuLva37slqmietXo7EndEd70zdlLaBSw3fct6yahzoTISxRyIklQw_Q/w640-h262/3%20callers%20-twirl.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>SSD and Mainstream was again called by our three great feature callers, Steve Turner, Nev McLachlan and our own club caller, Matthew Mills.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FL3Ojwp9T4AaxJanbdsf26lqMUaQ5aKcRz3wKyvNh5T2H_729XJ9JHq0zhKwPSDyI0B-aeq3MrCHA382gLL3CfSHPI8bk9XTOKTtMxhqQyedioHg-q_VLAbravR5gujQulzIFvOLJjQjrXQGQ8VouSy8x9lDEAMlZlfekU7dPdCe55c8Yr5SaaUPew/s800/gina%20skirt.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="800" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FL3Ojwp9T4AaxJanbdsf26lqMUaQ5aKcRz3wKyvNh5T2H_729XJ9JHq0zhKwPSDyI0B-aeq3MrCHA382gLL3CfSHPI8bk9XTOKTtMxhqQyedioHg-q_VLAbravR5gujQulzIFvOLJjQjrXQGQ8VouSy8x9lDEAMlZlfekU7dPdCe55c8Yr5SaaUPew/w640-h334/gina%20skirt.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>The whole weekend it was great to see people dressing up, with a few of our ladies rarely seen in skirts at any other time. Lots of couples came in lovely matching outfits all weekend. Saturday night saw some extra fancy outfits and very full petticoats. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguY0qgBCopzNEoYlpyw0JLq17GpsnYKCYrBtqdNqOxKhwDye3Eossxv3VoCV9cbQ4lt7x_Bdvlif0tMWBdaI_w3c0IMGaMDbCpaM6kykXJ2BB16_9LHJ2HpLgEbwvd93T5d3hwLc_pL96k_5Giz_UfLtONFYdke9OSYMwgKh6uZgqStTjW5jQ45xlWOQ/s800/matt%20call%20steve%20floor2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="800" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguY0qgBCopzNEoYlpyw0JLq17GpsnYKCYrBtqdNqOxKhwDye3Eossxv3VoCV9cbQ4lt7x_Bdvlif0tMWBdaI_w3c0IMGaMDbCpaM6kykXJ2BB16_9LHJ2HpLgEbwvd93T5d3hwLc_pL96k_5Giz_UfLtONFYdke9OSYMwgKh6uZgqStTjW5jQ45xlWOQ/w640-h224/matt%20call%20steve%20floor2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>The callers again took turns calling and had opportunities to dance with the rest of us. This session was the largest turn out for the weekend.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmP4d8bYTHEN1dV6WmUCzPhsY7DBbITvyke6rEypN5jm-dlOq0UUvHISKf4hYI4LrF5ce1Un__mmZIDoIIlfjETFwvtQqmZPYdUyy7D-yYY6Kxnl4DGRFLoxNVxoQdc7P3Z44oMm_1zdPV8MCTNbGUwwiyp0c4ihENPWAusSQZYKczWy4D--05hibHrQ/s800/rounds%20twirl.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="496" data-original-width="800" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmP4d8bYTHEN1dV6WmUCzPhsY7DBbITvyke6rEypN5jm-dlOq0UUvHISKf4hYI4LrF5ce1Un__mmZIDoIIlfjETFwvtQqmZPYdUyy7D-yYY6Kxnl4DGRFLoxNVxoQdc7P3Z44oMm_1zdPV8MCTNbGUwwiyp0c4ihENPWAusSQZYKczWy4D--05hibHrQ/w640-h396/rounds%20twirl.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>During the night we also had Bev McLachlan cue Round Dancing. A lot of us really enjoy watching this even if we can't Round Dance ourselves.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguwtRw428wergbiwLY2wC9X8Lkych3JblyVBkF2xVNWSdRK2fM8kGX5RkwRg5yRmB0A2-rz7UqukMobnOu8mbdoSRyR4d8uePNE0bKrGHqs_THqRAtE-r4cXqwxrEFm8QMA75KRtAaRDJrLmC8MGQSslNHYafsH5_e9EM01sa2V7vS3oDuf7VVve9onw/s800/back%20square.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="381" data-original-width="800" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguwtRw428wergbiwLY2wC9X8Lkych3JblyVBkF2xVNWSdRK2fM8kGX5RkwRg5yRmB0A2-rz7UqukMobnOu8mbdoSRyR4d8uePNE0bKrGHqs_THqRAtE-r4cXqwxrEFm8QMA75KRtAaRDJrLmC8MGQSslNHYafsH5_e9EM01sa2V7vS3oDuf7VVve9onw/w640-h304/back%20square.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>A small stall of square dance clothing was set up in the corner of the hall, with a few other second hand items changing hands during the night.</p><p>In the opposite corner by the front door, the slide show was still popular all night, with small groups gathering at times to point out people they recognised. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJ5dZpqFJZl_c1ic7u71PaQb7XFCvHdy4H0OXPTJVdCQuU0Woi847toAmr9dVsEOGNKlqb2YNGgOJkwTWaAbswDzFMN7xmxATZtSJYnRSHOkkhbjTBqbyv8iYymN1UijZlHhLiroIXT9AruqmSfeQ3N4TnWpNu2Pnd0TwN3i8eG7AU5GtKwqPXo2Ufw/s800/JoK%20Shirley.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="246" data-original-width="800" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJ5dZpqFJZl_c1ic7u71PaQb7XFCvHdy4H0OXPTJVdCQuU0Woi847toAmr9dVsEOGNKlqb2YNGgOJkwTWaAbswDzFMN7xmxATZtSJYnRSHOkkhbjTBqbyv8iYymN1UijZlHhLiroIXT9AruqmSfeQ3N4TnWpNu2Pnd0TwN3i8eG7AU5GtKwqPXo2Ufw/w640-h196/JoK%20Shirley.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The raffle table was also set up by the entry door. Around 25 tickets were drawn out until all the prizes had been collected, with each winner progressively choosing something from the table. <p></p><p>Alan Haslemore donated a large veggie tray. Thanks also go to a number of other members that made personal donations to the raffle.</p><p>As a thank you to the businesses that donated to our raffles they are listed at the bottom of the page with Google Map locations and websites, if they have them. Please support these businesses if you can.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjURvhYDnYs1BXV7EhAue9OZEU8xvPPDHw0miwD7WvwLbNCKzUsLaGuMGoMNXyJM-bFS-68m6gjPdqr5R2IIg_zlr14ypO_q6DB4jXyfs3luiLQ1dzTfKSvCtEMfx3fL9eaOHgerizoKTHjD7qnMVMd5I8nHkLsdUy8bRgVgluT3Kql8ytByv7A1cleNw/s800/cut%20cake1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="388" data-original-width="800" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjURvhYDnYs1BXV7EhAue9OZEU8xvPPDHw0miwD7WvwLbNCKzUsLaGuMGoMNXyJM-bFS-68m6gjPdqr5R2IIg_zlr14ypO_q6DB4jXyfs3luiLQ1dzTfKSvCtEMfx3fL9eaOHgerizoKTHjD7qnMVMd5I8nHkLsdUy8bRgVgluT3Kql8ytByv7A1cleNw/w640-h310/cut%20cake1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>The club's birthday cake was cut by our guest callers and cuer, Steve Turner, Nev and Bev McLauchlan and Shirley Kelly. Shirley, who is still very active in the club, was our club caller and director for 32 years, before handing the position to Matthew Mills.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ-LTxBe5fZSXHm-pEKnZ-efWniw_wGlvFheZ1RxxjjbXGGnjjg2p_JNVsYYEmdW8IiPHkvaxaosF1aJT7Xt3N3dlmWu8ICMS_kJoh0WTu2gip6v4mOZz1sIIYPW7q3-C_T7_LgYKhh89Oo8CiDJHU_457-qvyw1T4_U--4agEgSA022ZMJfM3bHM4MA/s800/presentation1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="322" data-original-width="800" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ-LTxBe5fZSXHm-pEKnZ-efWniw_wGlvFheZ1RxxjjbXGGnjjg2p_JNVsYYEmdW8IiPHkvaxaosF1aJT7Xt3N3dlmWu8ICMS_kJoh0WTu2gip6v4mOZz1sIIYPW7q3-C_T7_LgYKhh89Oo8CiDJHU_457-qvyw1T4_U--4agEgSA022ZMJfM3bHM4MA/w640-h258/presentation1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />After the cake was cut, June, the President of the Queensland Square Dance Society, presented Matt with a certificate of appreciation to mark the club's 40th birthday.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTwCoyv_blasRjJ0kdJvSFh3BUj_63Zsp6D8vaHjOgc35hOCRkRGXjd7C3I_HFNHn6nzfogeAJrBVV1qiISS82SuduSxc_rTosGGuSrFGu1cJv-Pz-NG0AHsvICKocv62NH4q79I38MA8LtSvku1zrUu5HkBZMNu1UaLA9JJJ_BQoAqzcJikZS54ugcw/s800/poem%20skit.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="800" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTwCoyv_blasRjJ0kdJvSFh3BUj_63Zsp6D8vaHjOgc35hOCRkRGXjd7C3I_HFNHn6nzfogeAJrBVV1qiISS82SuduSxc_rTosGGuSrFGu1cJv-Pz-NG0AHsvICKocv62NH4q79I38MA8LtSvku1zrUu5HkBZMNu1UaLA9JJJ_BQoAqzcJikZS54ugcw/w640-h308/poem%20skit.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />During the evening we had two poems read by Sandy. The first one included a few helpers to perform a skit of the poem. These were some of our newest dancers, Alan, Shirley and Gay. Matt assisted Sandy with the second poem.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim9FBgLCYmSdrDPC92-vxfuEZq71nD2myNAU2-WKW0JJxe2xzT9rmDZSEFd5M8fIeLvvX_0G1W1bfucSs3fnovm8Crx-a6T4JMHfMPp0JutGh2-8OcRPMWG1NEXNmLREU0iUeVz4tEadOtsWCfxmZ1SMpYGYjnQ34F6mf0dUrUhHzDmK2Szhpd2bEdxg/s800/cafe.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="713" data-original-width="800" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim9FBgLCYmSdrDPC92-vxfuEZq71nD2myNAU2-WKW0JJxe2xzT9rmDZSEFd5M8fIeLvvX_0G1W1bfucSs3fnovm8Crx-a6T4JMHfMPp0JutGh2-8OcRPMWG1NEXNmLREU0iUeVz4tEadOtsWCfxmZ1SMpYGYjnQ34F6mf0dUrUhHzDmK2Szhpd2bEdxg/w200-h178/cafe.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>Supper was a huge spread of sandwiches, cakes and slices again with tea and coffee available all night. Thanks to all those who bought in those home made treats for us. <p></p><p>Small thankyou gifts were presented to Penny and Helen for working in the kitchen all weekend, along with Jo Lester for her part in organising the catering. </p><p>Thank you gifts also went to Rob and Jo Read for working on the digital photo presentation, George for his help at the door and Alan Haslemore for the mass of plants provided for the hall. </p><p>The whole committee, consisting of Jo L, Jo K, Jo R, Pam, Anita and Fran were thanked for their involvement with special mention of Fran's work on creating the new stage back drop banner.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUCYrlAZ9_8qAW9ixFltIbmeaVLveAuQlUN2TrCwXC9NOwc-H5vyIP1Ue3BOKHrxrDiLwolgcfnKIz77EaMfvhMmVZE6l769on4GxQz1qFLWBLZHQzprRRJwceNoOiPFOUK82uD4-EjhSW4lVRKdHxOSZIRrHMrwiGHiQ-p2yYqszBbBKqySFkslNf7g/s800/caller%20gifts.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="345" data-original-width="800" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUCYrlAZ9_8qAW9ixFltIbmeaVLveAuQlUN2TrCwXC9NOwc-H5vyIP1Ue3BOKHrxrDiLwolgcfnKIz77EaMfvhMmVZE6l769on4GxQz1qFLWBLZHQzprRRJwceNoOiPFOUK82uD4-EjhSW4lVRKdHxOSZIRrHMrwiGHiQ-p2yYqszBbBKqySFkslNf7g/w640-h276/caller%20gifts.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Special Bundaberg gifts were also presented to our feature callers and cuer, Nev and Bev McLachlan and Steve Turner. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQjpZLSdaYneSv7Czqh2GaJJy1luLfhUUU0-EZLP1UWE8zV7rRoWilMvEwzvwKGz5YUzNGlIxJ3gmYLFYqUD0nP9pJ5GxhNC0VZwrPb3QRDgGLPNbDuuP-51XdTMVWzvylM_taxCvNfAU8aDxZoOXaAC4gueG0zRQmc0Gt4teFCDxv2AOCzyjnZ2uiCA/s800/nev%20call%20maralyn.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="800" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQjpZLSdaYneSv7Czqh2GaJJy1luLfhUUU0-EZLP1UWE8zV7rRoWilMvEwzvwKGz5YUzNGlIxJ3gmYLFYqUD0nP9pJ5GxhNC0VZwrPb3QRDgGLPNbDuuP-51XdTMVWzvylM_taxCvNfAU8aDxZoOXaAC4gueG0zRQmc0Gt4teFCDxv2AOCzyjnZ2uiCA/w640-h326/nev%20call%20maralyn.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Of course the evening was mostly about the dancing and we all did plenty of that and enjoyed ourselves in the process.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-HeqsrKB3dGuPH7zhoIMywPxWVI8IguVatg9lkvNtSNxfH3yxyreVkdb4MuGWcB4-xuWDBxO7fAoaeRXlG7WQ901-j-M1KmQLsxbBnzaquguBk9WAFZc0HAnK0xqAYRRd9h3Ws48MqSHy4lYfZscuqufdXkGCmUImNte_QOlRA9oO9gl9Jnjo_woABQ/s800/steve%20call.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="328" data-original-width="800" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-HeqsrKB3dGuPH7zhoIMywPxWVI8IguVatg9lkvNtSNxfH3yxyreVkdb4MuGWcB4-xuWDBxO7fAoaeRXlG7WQ901-j-M1KmQLsxbBnzaquguBk9WAFZc0HAnK0xqAYRRd9h3Ws48MqSHy4lYfZscuqufdXkGCmUImNte_QOlRA9oO9gl9Jnjo_woABQ/w640-h262/steve%20call.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>With the final dance of the night done, we head home to rest up for the final dance of the weekend on Sunday morning.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiODn6Y4jzv2jHq17p7y4CUFU9YmvTyiOu-g0dXJUGl4ehxkmGc_7auUshFScnBAoPA5m8MUuUPLuC-T2rtJCyX6aaVYWC-_wO32DamXG6bLk94Bu95fXNiq4OacRg5NobQTVgmISPIDkq3Dcdlwlm1P_AdBG2UfhT39D_5rvA9mX9AL5G5vob_OTduTw/s800/thank%20square.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="352" data-original-width="800" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiODn6Y4jzv2jHq17p7y4CUFU9YmvTyiOu-g0dXJUGl4ehxkmGc_7auUshFScnBAoPA5m8MUuUPLuC-T2rtJCyX6aaVYWC-_wO32DamXG6bLk94Bu95fXNiq4OacRg5NobQTVgmISPIDkq3Dcdlwlm1P_AdBG2UfhT39D_5rvA9mX9AL5G5vob_OTduTw/w640-h282/thank%20square.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Business sponsors for our raffle were -</p><p><b>Australia Post, Bundaberg South Post Office</b></p><p><a href="https://auspost.com.au/locate/post-office/qld/bundaberg/4670/bundaberg-south-lpo-433631" target="_blank">Bundaberg South LPO, Shop 4 54 Walker Street, BUNDABERG, QLD, 4670</a></p><p><b>Southside Central News</b></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Southside+Central+News/@-24.8788981,152.3519388,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6bebb952998f6d21:0x72bac5b31819ede!8m2!3d-24.8788981!4d152.3541275!16s%2Fg%2F1ptzwqxnk" target="_blank">Shop 2 Southside Central Shopping Centre, 56 Walker St, Walkervale QLD 4670</a></p><p><b>Subway Bundaberg South</b></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Subway/@-24.8793554,152.3525145,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6bebb95290429b05:0x75f0fe31f2a13ffe!8m2!3d-24.8793554!4d152.3547032!16s%2Fg%2F11b77qfcxm" target="_blank">Cnr Walker & Barolin Streets Shop 7A Southside Central Shopping Centre, Bundaberg South QLD 4670</a></p><p><b>Sugarland Tavern</b></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Sugarland+Tavern/@-24.8853092,152.3166436,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6bebbbd59d797f2f:0x31a48e3e3c6373d!8m2!3d-24.8853092!4d152.3188323!16s%2Fg%2F1td0n65_" target="_blank">52 Johnston St, Avoca QLD 4670</a></p><p><a href="https://www.sugarlandtavern.com.au/" target="_blank">www.sugarlandtavern.com.au</a></p><p><b>Taylors Hardware</b></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Taylor's+Hardware/@-24.8680976,152.3494223,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6bebb94a161ea4cd:0x5c69320e22d37f66!8m2!3d-24.8680976!4d152.351611!16s%2Fg%2F1wfvmv8j" target="_blank">65 Targo St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670</a></p><p><a href="http://taylorshardware.com/" target="_blank">taylorshardware.com</a></p><p><b>Bundaberg Wholesale Palms and Plants</b></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Bundaberg+Wholesale+Palms+%26+Plants/@-24.880465,152.4022073,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6bebbe61ccff4689:0x561aaa16f3d79e36!8m2!3d-24.880465!4d152.404396!16s%2Fg%2F1vg_d0__" target="_blank">26 Kleins Rd, Bundaberg QLD 4670</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bundabergwholesalepalms/" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/bundabergwholesalepalms</a></p><p><b>Bunnings</b></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Bunnings+Bundaberg/@-24.8898728,152.3226945,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6bebbbd0f6e04947:0x8b54a927673bcf0!8m2!3d-24.8898728!4d152.3248832!16s%2Fg%2F1tcx1q44" target="_blank">30 Johanna Blvd, Kensington QLD 4670</a></p><p><a href="https://www.bunnings.com.au/stores/qld/bundaberg" target="_blank">www.bunnings.com.au/stores/qld/bundaberg</a></p><p><b>Salon on Sims</b></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Salon+On+Sims/@-24.8883472,152.356573,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6bebbf8e65c2fa0f:0xe7462c70dcd72d89!8m2!3d-24.8883472!4d152.3587617!16s%2Fg%2F11tfzj81rg" target="_blank">184 Barolin St, Walkervale QLD 4670</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/salononsims/" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/salononsims</a></p><p><b>Fran's Sewing Solutions</b></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Fran's+Sewing+Solutions/@-24.8662484,152.3475334,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6bebb934ee5cdbe5:0x70b6c675acb6cb16!8m2!3d-24.8662484!4d152.3497221!16s%2Fg%2F11bbx0bdql" target="_blank">City Centre Arcade, Shop 17/142 Bourbong St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Frans-Sewing-Solutions/100044003937106/" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/people/Frans-Sewing-Solutions</a></p><p><b>Mitre 10</b></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/BUNDABERG+-+Sunshine+Mitre+10/@-24.8700443,152.3479332,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6bebb9a8b9c55463:0xd6691e22543e591e!8m2!3d-24.8700492!4d152.3521604!16s%2Fg%2F11g0mvct_w" target="_blank">1 Electra Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, 4670</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mitre10.com.au/stores/qld/bundaberg-sunshine-mitre-10-4494" target="_blank">www.mitre10.com.au/stores/qld/bundaberg-sunshine-mitre-10</a></p><p><b>Repco West Bundaberg</b></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Repco+West+Bundaberg/@-24.8904091,152.3180821,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6bebb943da8f4fa1:0xd8324a3772886d67!8m2!3d-24.890414!4d152.3223093!16s%2Fg%2F1tcvv0r9" target="_blank">21 Johanna Blvd, Kensington QLD 4670</a></p><p><a href="https://www.repco.com.au/store/Repco_West-Bundaberg" target="_blank">www.repco.com.au/store/Repco_West-Bundaberg</a></p><p><b>Chippindall’s Office Choice / Nextra Newsagency</b></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chippindall%E2%80%99s+Office+Choice+%2F+Nextra+Newsagency/@-24.8658727,152.3484381,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6bebbbd7289c6b1b:0x409b11f5e745f2c3!8m2!3d-24.8658727!4d152.3506268!16s%2Fg%2F1thd1_1j" target="_blank">116/118 Bourbong St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670</a></p><p><a href="https://chippindalls.com.au/locations/chippindalls-downtown/" target="_blank">chippindalls.com.au/locations/chippindalls-downtown</a></p><p><b>Bundy Bowl & Leisure Complex</b></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bundy+Bowl+%26+Leisure+Complex/@-24.8901461,152.3481483,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6bebbbfdde8fce33:0x9da0ee60e565f0f7!8m2!3d-24.890151!4d152.350337!16s%2Fg%2F1w2yv1wp" target="_blank">17 Lester St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670</a></p><p><a href="https://www.bundybowl.com.au/" target="_blank">www.bundybowl.com.au</a></p><p><b>Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse</b></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Good+Price+Pharmacy+Warehouse+Bundaberg/@-24.8668723,152.3465864,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6bebb9fdfe2ea915:0xe8e7d6f05181c96c!8m2!3d-24.8668723!4d152.3487751!16s%2Fg%2F11s5g2qm85" target="_blank">9 Barolin St, Bundaberg Central QLD</a></p><p><a href="https://www.goodpricepharmacy.com.au/catalogue?c=good-price-pharmacy-our-best-ever-dollar-deals&page=1" target="_blank">www.goodpricepharmacy.com.au</a></p><p><b>Shine - The Art Of Hair</b></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Shine+-+The+Art+Of+Hair/@-24.878572,152.3535163,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6bebb952a77f8991:0x54586e5e515bde9f!8m2!3d-24.878572!4d152.355705!16s%2Fg%2F11_t1tq5j" target="_blank">2/54 Walker St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670</a></p><p><a href="https://shinetheartofhair.webs.com/" target="_blank">shinetheartofhair.webs.com</a></p>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-88592261163035034402023-03-25T19:21:00.000+10:002023-03-25T19:21:13.673+10:00Club 40th Birthday Weekend, March 2023 - Saturday Plus & A Level Photos<p>Our weekend dance continued at Coronation Hall from 3 - 5pm with the Plus and A sessions. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-jISxY8PmFXHq1w1ujWDkcxGyKuqqpVlKaTLBvHysMnsAHar9IG7ZV2_tU3ETwcqe-piCn5oKKbba9_JeakDhv_4RXPf_nDw3lx-yB2Xs5xFS1WIFN5epm0MvWLG1hM-VrIVsS_rJjGdhXGzt6bOq0FK9gmYxu6c1EGUM7iLd_87VGo6p1BbdPBv6A/s800/callers%20-%20sandy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="800" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-jISxY8PmFXHq1w1ujWDkcxGyKuqqpVlKaTLBvHysMnsAHar9IG7ZV2_tU3ETwcqe-piCn5oKKbba9_JeakDhv_4RXPf_nDw3lx-yB2Xs5xFS1WIFN5epm0MvWLG1hM-VrIVsS_rJjGdhXGzt6bOq0FK9gmYxu6c1EGUM7iLd_87VGo6p1BbdPBv6A/w640-h312/callers%20-%20sandy.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>It was so good to see multiple squares on the floor with the opportunity to dance with different people for each set.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisa8r41T6oLAreR0tZZL2rHsfhL7CuU5IWH0qXVmsCVzxBRKDyYtuAe8uIaTKYOTxfM9bgG82L2AdWcPRK0ugTFKKxPZTdMbDJjAOTpSOiDdhsFe3PwcHoAJ7Oj6f7wDJRFb4wvTjbIvlC6Vu41TqMCa-D87gWqO6mOVeKkxKuLANdOiI9LyRnFl0NxQ/s800/leslyn%20alan%202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="369" data-original-width="800" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisa8r41T6oLAreR0tZZL2rHsfhL7CuU5IWH0qXVmsCVzxBRKDyYtuAe8uIaTKYOTxfM9bgG82L2AdWcPRK0ugTFKKxPZTdMbDJjAOTpSOiDdhsFe3PwcHoAJ7Oj6f7wDJRFb4wvTjbIvlC6Vu41TqMCa-D87gWqO6mOVeKkxKuLANdOiI9LyRnFl0NxQ/w640-h296/leslyn%20alan%202.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>It was a full on day of dancing so some of the A level dances skipped the first SSD, Mainstream session to get the most out of the Plus and A dancing, ahead of the evenings main event.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHAoQGj2XAgPa0ZCkIHed6161WK7lsniRacyQKuFsP4wvguJpewr5uUnvvvcp-r7hXb_CKp3rr_ErCsbpXNZLWYrIqbpZwI9Zz6xwf7EecQAP7BpGuC5tY21J3ejyLzvB3evrYTXdlswaXNYhE67BFfvrwCCYwSTm1bK7jH08zdNszJa_SeDH7m1jkuA/s800/maralyn%20gina.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="800" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHAoQGj2XAgPa0ZCkIHed6161WK7lsniRacyQKuFsP4wvguJpewr5uUnvvvcp-r7hXb_CKp3rr_ErCsbpXNZLWYrIqbpZwI9Zz6xwf7EecQAP7BpGuC5tY21J3ejyLzvB3evrYTXdlswaXNYhE67BFfvrwCCYwSTm1bK7jH08zdNszJa_SeDH7m1jkuA/w640-h270/maralyn%20gina.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>This was the first Plus level dance of this size for some of our members. Others that had not yet reached a competent Plus level stayed to watch the whole session.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFj0YIOoKe3iKlnKMgSrT7hSXZwoT-lxdSZx7OXc1CQtwG3H4swaeg_BHr5XpEmMm-6AMNopxCLbYMgDobFB_k-2nOwq-WMkFPDAC_DAf2P7_5fPsUGnT7DvEfn9mnT0bH5HuzPTITAaJbTiYFuH12uaLupUwYJ3OMMJI-ubD7E1xwxXrrHrJ9mkLvBw/s800/steve%20call%20dot.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="800" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFj0YIOoKe3iKlnKMgSrT7hSXZwoT-lxdSZx7OXc1CQtwG3H4swaeg_BHr5XpEmMm-6AMNopxCLbYMgDobFB_k-2nOwq-WMkFPDAC_DAf2P7_5fPsUGnT7DvEfn9mnT0bH5HuzPTITAaJbTiYFuH12uaLupUwYJ3OMMJI-ubD7E1xwxXrrHrJ9mkLvBw/w640-h330/steve%20call%20dot.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Our feature callers made the Plus and A dancing fun and challenging.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSZSz2jIrMTWb-a0ngKKpftYV9T6s6DB5zzJUXBG9gAQJpgBQXs16BzoPRUVcAnVJqt3pC7IFuW102Stzldlx9C_TwYwNPQ-dQDGx0aG3Vyd9bFeEa6Age-gQOcIPJGJ5AwoZUnQ7QxWJrnMNYU7v5pbydhfQKtnf_6nWrLD0KU6BHhlcPEtrVERZKog/s800/nev%20call%20matt%20shirley%20dance.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="800" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSZSz2jIrMTWb-a0ngKKpftYV9T6s6DB5zzJUXBG9gAQJpgBQXs16BzoPRUVcAnVJqt3pC7IFuW102Stzldlx9C_TwYwNPQ-dQDGx0aG3Vyd9bFeEa6Age-gQOcIPJGJ5AwoZUnQ7QxWJrnMNYU7v5pbydhfQKtnf_6nWrLD0KU6BHhlcPEtrVERZKog/w640-h252/nev%20call%20matt%20shirley%20dance.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>With three callers to share the time on stage, they also got a chance again to dance at this level.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Ebd3yK50yumZGVpIwdPHHSC8K8xkiq54IKP6Z6rowWdCST3hw_bx5mTlt9j1H2SCHzqhg6He_lh6-XqVefOzBsrL9fggIQXmA4m_qJ3ClMG_5dxtXd6PnR50ZiUoT5vyLcwSyaMCiGptZtRAW5UOn2vf4mOWOwAR2eFbBFSXKsImzITBbqemU5WItw/s800/steve%20call%20nolene.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="442" data-original-width="800" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Ebd3yK50yumZGVpIwdPHHSC8K8xkiq54IKP6Z6rowWdCST3hw_bx5mTlt9j1H2SCHzqhg6He_lh6-XqVefOzBsrL9fggIQXmA4m_qJ3ClMG_5dxtXd6PnR50ZiUoT5vyLcwSyaMCiGptZtRAW5UOn2vf4mOWOwAR2eFbBFSXKsImzITBbqemU5WItw/w640-h354/steve%20call%20nolene.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>The next post will cover our evening dance from 7 to 10pm with SSD, Mainstream and Rounds.</p>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-18562260019083575992023-03-19T14:37:00.000+10:002023-03-19T14:37:06.053+10:00Club 40th Birthday Weekend, March 2023 - Saturday SSD & MS Photos<p>Cane Country Squares 40th Birthday Weekend continued on Saturday the 11th at Coronation Hall, 71 High St. Walkervale, Bundaberg. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfU0cRYIRgfCEWJRHTGJLDifhxP8MMId7S9mjcdS3ZrTWdsYE3Dvnb4RkmRd08VL6dgzB0_Y6xe6-QLQoT7LKB35GVQbQ3Pjs0DT1BJYufFlFtlEdThCbWgtwPU7P7d5reKKVO8zG0-boS7N1jEUl4B6TvczUZGgiZkohalv16UiQUhKg3j6vDq2jJRw/s800/Niffty.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="344" data-original-width="800" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfU0cRYIRgfCEWJRHTGJLDifhxP8MMId7S9mjcdS3ZrTWdsYE3Dvnb4RkmRd08VL6dgzB0_Y6xe6-QLQoT7LKB35GVQbQ3Pjs0DT1BJYufFlFtlEdThCbWgtwPU7P7d5reKKVO8zG0-boS7N1jEUl4B6TvczUZGgiZkohalv16UiQUhKg3j6vDq2jJRw/w640-h276/Niffty.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>This is a much larger hall with air-conditioning, making the rest of the weekend dancing very comfortable. 1pm to 3pm included brackets for SSD and Mainstream with workshops. It was fantastic to see up to six squares on the floor during this session with up to 80 dancers attending over the weekend.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf8wxIfVa0wE2fSfTo1cEVOlicMSgf7akgiH3UdXA6YW6qK9pBYrGyBl9T_tnMUpzfZluBZLcqT7WCqfR76cYEEUL-jz9HcvpGvM_TOR5LeoiErycFJu-JmmUqrOUHXGI8Ny0pD_4l5A-ZJeIKEpXU9kxwuY-CCWyzXArA2GJpHo8lj4ICPc-JQ1PwLw/s3199/matt-nev-steve%20call.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2622" data-original-width="3199" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf8wxIfVa0wE2fSfTo1cEVOlicMSgf7akgiH3UdXA6YW6qK9pBYrGyBl9T_tnMUpzfZluBZLcqT7WCqfR76cYEEUL-jz9HcvpGvM_TOR5LeoiErycFJu-JmmUqrOUHXGI8Ny0pD_4l5A-ZJeIKEpXU9kxwuY-CCWyzXArA2GJpHo8lj4ICPc-JQ1PwLw/w640-h524/matt-nev-steve%20call.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Matt, Nev and Steve were in fine form and the stage looked great.</p><p>The committee and other Cane Country members went all out to decorate this hall with balloons, masses of plants, new printed table cloths and the addition of a computer with our website, along side the TV with the digital photo history. Later, a huge spread of sandwiches with home made biscuits and slices was laid out on individual plates with tea and coffee was available all afternoon.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE4f4Zx5YtHd2eJVlVAFxtYTjQRiJ9z132XRggd85qddT86KG3-wCJlCasInm1_G0sHYF805EPeZCihjFfAGBBu1LPIzjB8svoLUgOvmer5sxcfn8wTzQHmSwFLVsVDk5-pFNlifEaagSfL24awfSkPXwO4rl1g2Ug1yXMFUh78PPXry5h8nB07zEnkQ/s800/nev%20mclauchlan%20calling.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="461" data-original-width="800" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE4f4Zx5YtHd2eJVlVAFxtYTjQRiJ9z132XRggd85qddT86KG3-wCJlCasInm1_G0sHYF805EPeZCihjFfAGBBu1LPIzjB8svoLUgOvmer5sxcfn8wTzQHmSwFLVsVDk5-pFNlifEaagSfL24awfSkPXwO4rl1g2Ug1yXMFUh78PPXry5h8nB07zEnkQ/w640-h368/nev%20mclauchlan%20calling.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Once again we enjoyed dancing with those from out of town, with some familiar faces, from the Gold Coast through to Rockhampton.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggqdZ9SAU3fMS6puUS5VQogcEk8qefpsTmjbcMiJZ50ZqvCESeu8FF8yJFMrTJBMdgKCreiuRU3B92blBSJtsqOo7B2okgAwTf_Zr_nRoneBguQR65fu4gtMG0NfJu04rr2oNE47u1tmSG8nvkWnvK4iv-qSq0xQw1WYIxlQ47PdgSwgFuS9BqMHYx6g/s800/matt%20call%20-%20alan.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="349" data-original-width="800" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggqdZ9SAU3fMS6puUS5VQogcEk8qefpsTmjbcMiJZ50ZqvCESeu8FF8yJFMrTJBMdgKCreiuRU3B92blBSJtsqOo7B2okgAwTf_Zr_nRoneBguQR65fu4gtMG0NfJu04rr2oNE47u1tmSG8nvkWnvK4iv-qSq0xQw1WYIxlQ47PdgSwgFuS9BqMHYx6g/w640-h280/matt%20call%20-%20alan.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>It was great to see our new SSD and Mainstream dancers enjoying themselves, even inspiring some to build there skills towards dancing at a State Convention.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-R3LTPujzK4VTUwbjOWaQAJ5uNrgOUD2hWe2j9EePRfkjlsFWOwwWo3DnzWZvJrvtCPObTB8sb4Hbq1Wb3hTD41hekWeeDBwIzy436M92TV7JaMh3vc2YGQ6PGwGE6X1r4-ti33IsCLuicssHwvVQ0IHjXos6X9BAltexo9iUwJX4Fgkf8Rwy2crOJg/s800/workshop.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="541" data-original-width="800" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-R3LTPujzK4VTUwbjOWaQAJ5uNrgOUD2hWe2j9EePRfkjlsFWOwwWo3DnzWZvJrvtCPObTB8sb4Hbq1Wb3hTD41hekWeeDBwIzy436M92TV7JaMh3vc2YGQ6PGwGE6X1r4-ti33IsCLuicssHwvVQ0IHjXos6X9BAltexo9iUwJX4Fgkf8Rwy2crOJg/w640-h432/workshop.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>The workshops were fun and challenging at times, moving in interesting formations with extended lines or same genders working together instead of boy / girl couples.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAPdMzqFXqTQWjU2orMC-F3n-D1iZ5d2Tef934EP8SWeTrf4FQy97RpNF9bVcLk6OVA4iulqo2dM__TqddAd734z5QHGKxBgIWBKZ0z4o0eOOJyDhtIlnUfHGQT4W5nbnfjr4pHg40uCg7Tk16py2AsJCrTm80ZR8158esyVeanbVtMQ-yWR3vE5Q8-w/s800/pam%20dance.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="341" data-original-width="800" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAPdMzqFXqTQWjU2orMC-F3n-D1iZ5d2Tef934EP8SWeTrf4FQy97RpNF9bVcLk6OVA4iulqo2dM__TqddAd734z5QHGKxBgIWBKZ0z4o0eOOJyDhtIlnUfHGQT4W5nbnfjr4pHg40uCg7Tk16py2AsJCrTm80ZR8158esyVeanbVtMQ-yWR3vE5Q8-w/w640-h272/pam%20dance.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was great to have the opportunity to mix things up and form squares with different dancers each time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDPJgTKefpkxk0dt11CR0X6WrzptEHCSe0vVfSlQluTPNuew29P23jeZUc1Q8YR3uRNDYsdRNwg2pk0j8BVh_L_9ZDrXgw6Dz6Oa2qr57-JA_q3LJa5NSMPoJyAZLO8yhVKJJPHl31VlvfZeiafwCNJjgO8zunvWhumd2JPAR_cySVST47HN_pXqh_LQ/s800/callers%20dancing2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="800" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDPJgTKefpkxk0dt11CR0X6WrzptEHCSe0vVfSlQluTPNuew29P23jeZUc1Q8YR3uRNDYsdRNwg2pk0j8BVh_L_9ZDrXgw6Dz6Oa2qr57-JA_q3LJa5NSMPoJyAZLO8yhVKJJPHl31VlvfZeiafwCNJjgO8zunvWhumd2JPAR_cySVST47HN_pXqh_LQ/w640-h460/callers%20dancing2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With our three feature callers taking turns to call, it also gave them a chance to dance again today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG-ikdgh3KUkNEasL_BmlFzJrBsxxHfzKULMY1LUddpjuBQUq5aQRsQyo-xURbIkgNi_jztyTe901xKuimlN2wzWUF0eJ_trtOIwjphhVC27LSAfbTuFWH0NghzFU87SUQj9ZETgmlJG3TQ_a3OV-x5UhSIv-oF5fyxeIcgsz9q8VF-wzTV48me6ZHnQ/s800/wonder%20woman-flash.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="800" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG-ikdgh3KUkNEasL_BmlFzJrBsxxHfzKULMY1LUddpjuBQUq5aQRsQyo-xURbIkgNi_jztyTe901xKuimlN2wzWUF0eJ_trtOIwjphhVC27LSAfbTuFWH0NghzFU87SUQj9ZETgmlJG3TQ_a3OV-x5UhSIv-oF5fyxeIcgsz9q8VF-wzTV48me6ZHnQ/w640-h376/wonder%20woman-flash.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">How many people noticed super hero's on the floor? Martin and Jeanette are always fun to dance with and showed off Wonder Woman and Flash under shirts part way into the session. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhciNg0SQgj-VyUInXgB4zQFcIrcjAlfrDOKdAVt45CAWitBsDqd3n2AOiZFjyFAsoV8HgT1AY4nxXy0urCmx4gCd-hz_onYYLQflsOX0BgGnhfWycHj6lDV0PgPlztODEo1ipzZEwRiqsAQxTYskgV-rwhuXRkLefa1AtbzFvbHKzOHtsBw5irEDoNZA/s800/photographer.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="209" data-original-width="800" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhciNg0SQgj-VyUInXgB4zQFcIrcjAlfrDOKdAVt45CAWitBsDqd3n2AOiZFjyFAsoV8HgT1AY4nxXy0urCmx4gCd-hz_onYYLQflsOX0BgGnhfWycHj6lDV0PgPlztODEo1ipzZEwRiqsAQxTYskgV-rwhuXRkLefa1AtbzFvbHKzOHtsBw5irEDoNZA/w640-h168/photographer.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Photographers from local news paper, Bundaberg Today, attended this session to take photos for an article you can <a href="https://bundabergtoday.com.au/news/2023/03/17/let-the-celebrations-continue/" target="_blank">read from this link</a>. They also ran two articles in the lead up to our 40th Birthday weekend. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSutqH_f5x1dYzRTGdQlAMkb3wAwUMAML_ZpcIcYzIy7B0ZzD4dF_pzdkuhfcRE9e1PUYObtv_9ubKjgXjoWN52JS6YRSRh9pHvZy4ZL6XaW_JoqFeqZPm69w2tt0jy0i2L3443S5kyqH3_m0FT6WCrp4ye9bR9pMt03PiQL63aZl_Emej4SGvJv-htA/s800/rob%20george%20door.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="222" data-original-width="800" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSutqH_f5x1dYzRTGdQlAMkb3wAwUMAML_ZpcIcYzIy7B0ZzD4dF_pzdkuhfcRE9e1PUYObtv_9ubKjgXjoWN52JS6YRSRh9pHvZy4ZL6XaW_JoqFeqZPm69w2tt0jy0i2L3443S5kyqH3_m0FT6WCrp4ye9bR9pMt03PiQL63aZl_Emej4SGvJv-htA/w640-h178/rob%20george%20door.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our non dancing members, Rob and George attended all weekend. George assisting at the door and Rob taking photo and videos to be added to our website.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our next post will cover the Saturday, 3pm to 5pm session with Plus and A brackets.</div><p></p>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-76764110365933160362023-03-17T16:46:00.000+10:002023-03-17T16:46:00.285+10:00Club 40th Birthday Weekend, March 2023 - Friday Night Photos<p>Our callers for the weekend was Steve Turner from WA, Nev McLachlan from the Sunshine Coast and our own caller, Matthew Mills. It was great to see many of our new club dancers experiencing a dance of this size for the first time. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDgTMNmC_T6CCuhi4KjMuTDGaBuYoy6kJnd3NxIXouR3Lx8N7I8wjdMknq55ehn1XBsdFRr1PUyBlplkN6kx-jlS5TFd4sijICWQyOFQNXnW5bymGaaijFps4fEaLFcfxUUSe8GB3-PmYVvvGafsl2uQvJsVhUT5Cdj15_h0ud8bdycOmF4ln4By5RAw/s800/friday%20steve%20matt%20nev%20call.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="800" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDgTMNmC_T6CCuhi4KjMuTDGaBuYoy6kJnd3NxIXouR3Lx8N7I8wjdMknq55ehn1XBsdFRr1PUyBlplkN6kx-jlS5TFd4sijICWQyOFQNXnW5bymGaaijFps4fEaLFcfxUUSe8GB3-PmYVvvGafsl2uQvJsVhUT5Cdj15_h0ud8bdycOmF4ln4By5RAw/w640-h358/friday%20steve%20matt%20nev%20call.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>We all enjoyed the fun and challenge of different calling voices and styles and sharing the floor with so many others from out of town, many travelling from Brisbane. A good sized group came from Hervey Bay and a small bus load travelled from the Sunshine Coast. New dancers commented, how much they learnt from the feature callers and the experienced dancers from beyond Bundaberg.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhQIojZeg56VO8ldR4XYnhuxYnlwE16OAsMt3Cd_kIq24PgYk68EaTZkpooFaxEn7o-zKR9KtTE0awpNqrmA8NsZhXGu_IJV6CKtmKCYGafUjguccbUK9WZbbflZmytEQT2gGzR15KS17YPtg3iAKQMaNxPT1VaTGkYU3giQgqgQxCsDJY6HQTai9Cww/s800/kepnock%20back%20stage.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="800" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhQIojZeg56VO8ldR4XYnhuxYnlwE16OAsMt3Cd_kIq24PgYk68EaTZkpooFaxEn7o-zKR9KtTE0awpNqrmA8NsZhXGu_IJV6CKtmKCYGafUjguccbUK9WZbbflZmytEQT2gGzR15KS17YPtg3iAKQMaNxPT1VaTGkYU3giQgqgQxCsDJY6HQTai9Cww/w640-h414/kepnock%20back%20stage.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>After the cancellation of so many events all over Australia during the pandemic and missing the chance to run our own dance in 2020, this was a very special weekend for our club. To be able to celebrate 40 years for Cane Country Squares as an event gave us the opportunity to bring out memorabilia and create new items for future events. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGF6LiMuKjsHJl3maRVFvlZWVHyyePxmH5D04hYKfRs5HATV4fI32L794izC1_hn6NVzLHzAp7DQnAI_8i6SaFlrN6h2A5I2YMXd-W2NE4s5PVX7kfAeoE1NRn0CvkdB8_L4PXuIknaxbFOSVyU_dqHxe7fgcWNtYEbKUhv9D2YbWkbhK_KRQ99VRsZg/s800/kepnock%20kitchen.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="800" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGF6LiMuKjsHJl3maRVFvlZWVHyyePxmH5D04hYKfRs5HATV4fI32L794izC1_hn6NVzLHzAp7DQnAI_8i6SaFlrN6h2A5I2YMXd-W2NE4s5PVX7kfAeoE1NRn0CvkdB8_L4PXuIknaxbFOSVyU_dqHxe7fgcWNtYEbKUhv9D2YbWkbhK_KRQ99VRsZg/s320/kepnock%20kitchen.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Fran made our new banner as a stage back drop, Sandy brought along old dance badges and ribbons from her parents collection and the square dancing dolls. Alan H provided the bulk of the plant collection used in Coronation Hall with a few from Jo R. Jo L got her sisters to run the kitchen with supper each night and sausage sizzle on Sunday. Jo K also helped in the kitchen and on the door with George for the whole weekend. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Photos from our 40 year history ran as a digital slide show on a TV and a computer was also available at Coronation Hall for anyone to check out our website. We would also like to thank all who helped decorate and clean up after the dances in both halls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9y7U8vf7KoJhBadirEMarVbanO3_ulYwENgu3JePHCCwEy0wTo-uQ8pfRUEKN95Y9-sVXdYl5ubRVyzKenOzbFelmUhHtZU4V7phYLbLGwts0RCCmspWqkQulnNTfRrT3iOSQbHHQ8WiuiQ1U5gd9QOqP1DY7MdHT9szFKIBeT3t1LL0LZt6GABgryg/s800/friday%20dancing%20smiles.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="376" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9y7U8vf7KoJhBadirEMarVbanO3_ulYwENgu3JePHCCwEy0wTo-uQ8pfRUEKN95Y9-sVXdYl5ubRVyzKenOzbFelmUhHtZU4V7phYLbLGwts0RCCmspWqkQulnNTfRrT3iOSQbHHQ8WiuiQ1U5gd9QOqP1DY7MdHT9szFKIBeT3t1LL0LZt6GABgryg/w640-h300/friday%20dancing%20smiles.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Friday Night, 10th of March was held at the Kepnock Hall, 42 Totten Street in Kepnock, Bundaberg. This hall isn't airconditioned so as expected, it was a little warm but that didn't stop the floor being filled with enthusiastic, smiling dancers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF8cMB4ofPOks9fof0DiglsKC7ou1S3IL4eSgAqAD9g_LUHJkh-ULDj1F-t6ENrqIZOOI_WM7LTucr-LMrUDJ0tAGaTveBTHE7N6a1HAN6Mx-H29E_4FjVo9Ew2agTQxceNl9kf_dBldjaiMWQs6MzsW6Jssnua8zPDnABG1a7-E8LwwY9uzR2vFIbFw/s800/skirts%20fly.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="297" data-original-width="800" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF8cMB4ofPOks9fof0DiglsKC7ou1S3IL4eSgAqAD9g_LUHJkh-ULDj1F-t6ENrqIZOOI_WM7LTucr-LMrUDJ0tAGaTveBTHE7N6a1HAN6Mx-H29E_4FjVo9Ew2agTQxceNl9kf_dBldjaiMWQs6MzsW6Jssnua8zPDnABG1a7-E8LwwY9uzR2vFIbFw/w640-h238/skirts%20fly.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Most dressed up for the occasion with lots of traditional square dance attire, fancy petticoats and twirling skirts on the floor.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd49EIWbIg4p1vVc-kzGQWLM-T5oFIppdkNIbZ7doPtpUFmSY5zF1eynjukaGEdP8YOrmpa4VbqDfkHdsMI1XYzJxOI1e5eDwXKq-deqnQ9RJJvwE6UkGrkcQHEQxmVxHDASEuNs9hjm3Xhobit4-NDoJ9GYUhdk7pHKNN-QzThygOl4wqm1TkofcQ1g/s800/friday%20nev%20dance.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="377" data-original-width="800" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd49EIWbIg4p1vVc-kzGQWLM-T5oFIppdkNIbZ7doPtpUFmSY5zF1eynjukaGEdP8YOrmpa4VbqDfkHdsMI1XYzJxOI1e5eDwXKq-deqnQ9RJJvwE6UkGrkcQHEQxmVxHDASEuNs9hjm3Xhobit4-NDoJ9GYUhdk7pHKNN-QzThygOl4wqm1TkofcQ1g/w640-h302/friday%20nev%20dance.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>The callers ran brackets for SSD, Mainstream and Plus as a trio, in pairs and individually giving them a chance to dance too.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcvP0e1aQPkYT6otToZHHCL4OMvNm1pf4VhizhB-Y3TARkCJVT1_x0yJ0MfSJhBR-vso8TVfmyB-aLrwgJGHZv4f3IvrJM3WV4YLQYkgS1jvSpg8gF0lq9Mc6Q4E63-wj5G619ZOjiprnbuTckn26onvaN_1m3UocCeeYJHnalGkvoTUfmOjs7ni4XnA/s800/friday%20rounds%20matt%20anita.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="345" data-original-width="800" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcvP0e1aQPkYT6otToZHHCL4OMvNm1pf4VhizhB-Y3TARkCJVT1_x0yJ0MfSJhBR-vso8TVfmyB-aLrwgJGHZv4f3IvrJM3WV4YLQYkgS1jvSpg8gF0lq9Mc6Q4E63-wj5G619ZOjiprnbuTckn26onvaN_1m3UocCeeYJHnalGkvoTUfmOjs7ni4XnA/w640-h276/friday%20rounds%20matt%20anita.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>It was lovely to see Matt and Anita Round Dancing with Bev McLachlan Cueing.</p><p>This was such a great weekend with too much to cover in one post. With Rob and Jo R taking photos and videos all weekend, going through them is taking a little time. The follow up story covering the rest of the weekend should be online in the next day or two. Event photo and video galleries will take a few weeks so watch this space.</p><div><br /></div>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-39676029560317590282023-02-13T11:31:00.004+10:002023-03-18T15:20:54.175+10:00Learners Class Starts 14th March<p> <b style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">APOLOGY. </span></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red;">Flyers handed out at Move It Expo had the wrong date printed on them.</span></b></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">LEARNERS CLASS STARTS</span></b></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">TUESDAY 14TH MARCH</span></b></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><b>to start the week following our Birthday Dance.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: red; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2EgbHQVpAxLVifGK7Iajh8DMrvkDA_6X6A9z51-K9zOX99IOOem-1LdJvetLXLnmTN9ZqXDr4LopjUDaxZkME2MmEi_Rvls5cSEAuSWpOtdRbUWyS20wj5LzdzsG8lSGGEr3sWX_1Jsa9po903eS0Jbh9HaEBrRayFZubgpoJpB9GatMfCp21UAospQ/s742/learners%20march%202023%20A5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="517" data-original-width="742" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2EgbHQVpAxLVifGK7Iajh8DMrvkDA_6X6A9z51-K9zOX99IOOem-1LdJvetLXLnmTN9ZqXDr4LopjUDaxZkME2MmEi_Rvls5cSEAuSWpOtdRbUWyS20wj5LzdzsG8lSGGEr3sWX_1Jsa9po903eS0Jbh9HaEBrRayFZubgpoJpB9GatMfCp21UAospQ/w640-h446/learners%20march%202023%20A5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">First come and try night is Tuesday 14th of March.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">21st and 28th of March are also 'Come and Try' nights before the start of the 12 week program.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>For more information visit our <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/learners.html">Learn to Dance</a> page or phone Matthew on 0418 479 814</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4EvG3zAN9p8" width="320" youtube-src-id="4EvG3zAN9p8"></iframe></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div></div>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-30525176076774175852023-02-04T19:23:00.001+10:002023-02-04T19:25:24.910+10:002023 First night back and looking forward to our 40th Birthday Dance Event March 10, 11 & 12 <p>Welcome back to dancing in Bundaberg with Cane Country Squares in 2023. Although it was an extremely hot night in the hall, it was great to get back on the floor and see how much we remembered.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNDVo8Wxl_ooMgf42gHaUpno1Q_i6wYJK9oxhaYfBPx2GqgerH6l8H95henwIdL2akrLuCvvJIOapmf22Yhsza278rELu1jPJ5W3rGESw601zrMgyvmy0p2fu4ftUBsmYr6oVaFgZiuc-zXsANHED1BHxVztCFY4JuInAWRodpjceZsRjEFak05TQ6Lg/s800/alemand.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="800" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNDVo8Wxl_ooMgf42gHaUpno1Q_i6wYJK9oxhaYfBPx2GqgerH6l8H95henwIdL2akrLuCvvJIOapmf22Yhsza278rELu1jPJ5W3rGESw601zrMgyvmy0p2fu4ftUBsmYr6oVaFgZiuc-zXsANHED1BHxVztCFY4JuInAWRodpjceZsRjEFak05TQ6Lg/w640-h332/alemand.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Matt was enthusiastic to get back into calling, beginning with SSD and alternated sets for Mainstream and Plus levels.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhwhWrRU6Vrhxz7FfDnA0bY_YNP_xGH1c2RBqJNz9amhIOeLJ-6OKVP2EIsaENL_DXFKNrRcj6Y8wcWmGh6NZFwlnpbWj6JbR_Ucf9m-SQ0ei1im-HV8acYsz8dE3poQBsO0s9DPP0wiBoD71jlPli4biNPxw8tCz_MHMWME2JWwJjqPGW_-I3J2igqg/s800/first_night.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="800" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhwhWrRU6Vrhxz7FfDnA0bY_YNP_xGH1c2RBqJNz9amhIOeLJ-6OKVP2EIsaENL_DXFKNrRcj6Y8wcWmGh6NZFwlnpbWj6JbR_Ucf9m-SQ0ei1im-HV8acYsz8dE3poQBsO0s9DPP0wiBoD71jlPli4biNPxw8tCz_MHMWME2JWwJjqPGW_-I3J2igqg/w640-h332/first_night.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Between dances and during supper, members caught up with each other and generally gravitated toward the fans or outside, once a cool change started rolling in.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjixC2LwL15qU5bg2ntPPT10oPGrm1NM5pabAPfKtsNdqs9wfGpYoPiVDm6hPFJBX9TM8wHFgel2TfKsnlSYWq_Zd5GIKsUyk6UXkdSmhf3z8Bl7YPoxsv6J3t_8ViVRto-0AlKetIzIHKiVwpezHxpzDV5X_icTeauZ8tmvusZTPcizZgRgSpPJ3vtew/s800/plus-story.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="433" data-original-width="800" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjixC2LwL15qU5bg2ntPPT10oPGrm1NM5pabAPfKtsNdqs9wfGpYoPiVDm6hPFJBX9TM8wHFgel2TfKsnlSYWq_Zd5GIKsUyk6UXkdSmhf3z8Bl7YPoxsv6J3t_8ViVRto-0AlKetIzIHKiVwpezHxpzDV5X_icTeauZ8tmvusZTPcizZgRgSpPJ3vtew/w640-h346/plus-story.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Next we are gearing up for our big <b><i>40th Birthday Weekend Dance</i></b> on the 10th, 11th and 12th of March.</p><p>Friday the 10th will be held at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/HQjKDUQQmTxzbeZq6" style="background: rgb(243, 254, 243); color: #37c047; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; outline: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Kepnock Hall, 42 Totten Street, Kepnock, Bundaberg, Queensland</a></p><p>Saturday and Sunday will be at the large upgraded and airconditioned, <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/hNiL9kKN2ZQYS9xt5" style="background: rgb(243, 254, 243); color: #37c047; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Coronation Hall, 71 High St. Walkervale, Bundaberg, Queensland</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaDEAggpbl-pVM998ND-a2lxkcvS3MZy3vG1MZcRLSfLBfd1CV-mSPvk8qRbkCFXIU2Vla9--xXqZxABVJpPW2QJy7p81wEao0-Zu7u6ZoLFdhR2DH5BzVjOG0AVI8Gx55OqnVA1SJVVMh4tGdleOm0oatMKqtzNq5TRmKDxQy3A_IKLhSlgcJfBexlA/s800/corination%20hall%20corner.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="800" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaDEAggpbl-pVM998ND-a2lxkcvS3MZy3vG1MZcRLSfLBfd1CV-mSPvk8qRbkCFXIU2Vla9--xXqZxABVJpPW2QJy7p81wEao0-Zu7u6ZoLFdhR2DH5BzVjOG0AVI8Gx55OqnVA1SJVVMh4tGdleOm0oatMKqtzNq5TRmKDxQy3A_IKLhSlgcJfBexlA/w640-h384/corination%20hall%20corner.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Register early for the chance to win back the price of your weekend ticket. The winner will be drawn on our Friday night club dance on the 24th of February. </p><p>Featuring callers Steve Turner (WA), Nev McLachlan (QLD) and Matthew Mills (QLD) with guest cuer Bev McLachlan</p><p>Dancing will include SSD, Mainstream with workshops, Plus with A Brackets and Rounds.</p><p>Come to Bundaberg to join in the celebrations!!</p><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/112yY_i7D1DgJS1HOMN-As0brE09YEEF4/view?usp=sharing" style="background: rgb(243, 254, 243); color: #37c047; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Download Registration Form Here</a></p>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-81943188395620505712022-12-12T12:48:00.000+10:002022-12-12T12:48:17.883+10:002022 Break Up<p>Our last dance for this year was held on Friday 9th of December. The hall was decorated for Christmas and dancers came dressed for the occasion. Christmas was also the theme for most Singing Calls on the evening.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcLXBMfULhigAMC-cvUkJZHGEPoR4spD2ghrwZnjROavdvG6zKxPNZjak385MPfYpXIuEQHuz93WcJBQ7kn5CUi4Dd-t8mrw1OQuiVoycxKGW1lS6weJEY8a3FErRTZE1XUQriMiMR79pxJyreHOBOD4L9kXByhO1UpSOJIAR-ubiNd221z40-sRczA/s800/2squares3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="491" data-original-width="800" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcLXBMfULhigAMC-cvUkJZHGEPoR4spD2ghrwZnjROavdvG6zKxPNZjak385MPfYpXIuEQHuz93WcJBQ7kn5CUi4Dd-t8mrw1OQuiVoycxKGW1lS6weJEY8a3FErRTZE1XUQriMiMR79pxJyreHOBOD4L9kXByhO1UpSOJIAR-ubiNd221z40-sRczA/w640-h392/2squares3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Most of the night we had two squares on the floor for SSD. A couple of times, Matt called to accommodate a six couple rectangle when a few dancers wanted to sit out. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtbiiz1-hIxn3j6KU7J_a7W9CikctbYQUUI6La4BpwEcmn9jWaB06j45BIvv8FllbB4QZOg9vsMwVWcHQJSFvxrG8ADNOiiG9GUWFE0n-ehq28LsnHADPru9G2szhyBi-_pXey90JzPp5FKg5WrXqf_GOeG2WH1mrYDRrny_sdRUiyjcqKPIZ4RDKyQ/s800/2squares2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="470" data-original-width="800" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtbiiz1-hIxn3j6KU7J_a7W9CikctbYQUUI6La4BpwEcmn9jWaB06j45BIvv8FllbB4QZOg9vsMwVWcHQJSFvxrG8ADNOiiG9GUWFE0n-ehq28LsnHADPru9G2szhyBi-_pXey90JzPp5FKg5WrXqf_GOeG2WH1mrYDRrny_sdRUiyjcqKPIZ4RDKyQ/w640-h376/2squares2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>The wrap up to the year included a lucky door, lucky spot and multiple raffle prizes. The raffles consisted of a choice from a variety of Christmas hampers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1doGuQyrx6KRxj9u37kgT5LHs9s27oNaqOlwYPGtdeaWhTZgVWuioj-CcKWtxxF6f4HINa4bpUGFzRHzSkh_6meOWiXfvjZP0mSB7PmzxljQWQDVGdTq-kx1eEdSurGmpyVrIsgbq1P2kha441WKQeMtq5W6CRqKXqXGBQ2260uN33190TU_Q4rYiQ/s800/plus-square.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="800" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1doGuQyrx6KRxj9u37kgT5LHs9s27oNaqOlwYPGtdeaWhTZgVWuioj-CcKWtxxF6f4HINa4bpUGFzRHzSkh_6meOWiXfvjZP0mSB7PmzxljQWQDVGdTq-kx1eEdSurGmpyVrIsgbq1P2kha441WKQeMtq5W6CRqKXqXGBQ2260uN33190TU_Q4rYiQ/w640-h342/plus-square.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We had one square for Plus with a few extra swapping in to dance this level. Supper had some extra treats with chocolates and cup cakes and Sandy read a humorous Christmas poem.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks Matt for your brilliant calling all year. Thanks also to all who donated items for the raffles, helped with the decorations and other functions that make these nights possible. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXkUjOz93KrSjGsDApHNfBKugqjFZLGVx6zEwnd5muanoUPCtMiHyfausx-7q1AiA5PpnN2pGCR96bhQ8e0hMSJfk62bUXsS-YJ_IclQ9XGNYYySxPKpXlQoOo5mFwPptGpML5xNzIdZEpGZQUBxbcMR8kiLMClZRvfERHH6JYyGpORY7VB785A4UvAw/s800/2squares1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="381" data-original-width="800" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXkUjOz93KrSjGsDApHNfBKugqjFZLGVx6zEwnd5muanoUPCtMiHyfausx-7q1AiA5PpnN2pGCR96bhQ8e0hMSJfk62bUXsS-YJ_IclQ9XGNYYySxPKpXlQoOo5mFwPptGpML5xNzIdZEpGZQUBxbcMR8kiLMClZRvfERHH6JYyGpORY7VB785A4UvAw/w640-h304/2squares1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Follow the links to see more <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/photo-gallery-2022.html" target="">photos</a> and <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/videos-2022.html" target="">videos</a> of the night . Looking forward to next year, which includes our big Club 40th Birthday weekend in March 2023. Come to Bundaberg and share the fun! Check out our <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/events-calander.html">events calendar</a> to see updates, <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bG5Mj0trWkKP6dfHCgCDIIyLrgXr6LeO/view" target="_blank">download our flyer</a> and our <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bG5Mj0trWkKP6dfHCgCDIIyLrgXr6LeO/view" target="_blank">registration form</a>.</div>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-34841538954642017992022-11-16T13:48:00.000+10:002022-11-16T13:48:04.612+10:00Aussie Theme & George's 90th 11/11/22<p>Our Aussie theme night was held a week later than planned to celebrate with George on his 90th birthday. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlxsusA6LuYg1N7DqpR_Dav37Ri4v6vQK5wuM8JIvlpoe5ArSX0iQion2ymukL2K1xlfIoST7lKraX_WThd_9JFsGSoQbFU8rwZTYRfp6MV-aiPOq_Wpd5c4AYQypvHyjRCIKXRZeoki47POJJ_QWulhKPa7e1JQ4hy1SC5yYJhmcxLwYghLYm3IYteQ/s800/cake.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="800" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlxsusA6LuYg1N7DqpR_Dav37Ri4v6vQK5wuM8JIvlpoe5ArSX0iQion2ymukL2K1xlfIoST7lKraX_WThd_9JFsGSoQbFU8rwZTYRfp6MV-aiPOq_Wpd5c4AYQypvHyjRCIKXRZeoki47POJJ_QWulhKPa7e1JQ4hy1SC5yYJhmcxLwYghLYm3IYteQ/w640-h434/cake.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p>George has danced with the club for many years and still comes almost every Friday to be part of the social aspect of the club and help at the sign in table.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKtlhSL_h_yjsOru4f_bEhhVnpN-EJ3_iuklJKSIOsUum51xzdwOdTxxvqcC6-vE9WQ5A_aDauyzvgKyn1_M9Zl2hLWzL54KX-qA19B5aZ-HiAV-zK-YtPqdSZKcoq8kPlRmYS-W8aWoRpnFLZS3pJSC0OKV0gpkLsdo4dHa-rqXiZgEW9eUXvOqnytQ/s800/george-cake.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="800" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKtlhSL_h_yjsOru4f_bEhhVnpN-EJ3_iuklJKSIOsUum51xzdwOdTxxvqcC6-vE9WQ5A_aDauyzvgKyn1_M9Zl2hLWzL54KX-qA19B5aZ-HiAV-zK-YtPqdSZKcoq8kPlRmYS-W8aWoRpnFLZS3pJSC0OKV0gpkLsdo4dHa-rqXiZgEW9eUXvOqnytQ/w640-h484/george-cake.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>George was presented with a birthday card signed by club members and visiting dancers. The cake looked and tasted great, decorated with blue and white icing. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIEBLjYcQaV2O0zNt9x8C-NNXaT9wZhxKf1GCp2KljB4chok7K6f4pCD16XCLfaf8Rq0mJLoIfWdX0oNHDHTavprZn9NJm1xHdfWZeEriJrHAfuBCVyMvm4K5Z1iU752KDIpKhzXQiSJ-e5KD6abmFsam5Q6fd2B4Nyxk1CpGN7FSqRKYDQIPb2_PUQ/s800/sandy-scott.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="479" data-original-width="800" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIEBLjYcQaV2O0zNt9x8C-NNXaT9wZhxKf1GCp2KljB4chok7K6f4pCD16XCLfaf8Rq0mJLoIfWdX0oNHDHTavprZn9NJm1xHdfWZeEriJrHAfuBCVyMvm4K5Z1iU752KDIpKhzXQiSJ-e5KD6abmFsam5Q6fd2B4Nyxk1CpGN7FSqRKYDQIPb2_PUQ/w640-h384/sandy-scott.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>We had a very good turn out with two squares on the floor most of the night. The hall was covered with Australian flags and green and gold balloons.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTq2JhdU-eOyd9vhTmjnMQX91Ws_YOAd9sRYi6ksd6_9e94Zsg3eLLboHsUaoPqjeA0FozYiqX5shDg7f02Csin2XqcOEO4N1WLJaA9OjaoGa7-Beyt8YFAZYn9i4_RY_bmVqZs69QOm0AWKUktXirc2wls7FydTNfRE3JlSrFO-9j6DN3Kepyi8yBlg/s800/aussie5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="495" data-original-width="800" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTq2JhdU-eOyd9vhTmjnMQX91Ws_YOAd9sRYi6ksd6_9e94Zsg3eLLboHsUaoPqjeA0FozYiqX5shDg7f02Csin2XqcOEO4N1WLJaA9OjaoGa7-Beyt8YFAZYn9i4_RY_bmVqZs69QOm0AWKUktXirc2wls7FydTNfRE3JlSrFO-9j6DN3Kepyi8yBlg/w640-h396/aussie5.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Lots of green and gold or Aussie flag colours were worn on the night along with Aussie themed outfits.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM0q-Qc6rvY0-ogl_zkhFwHhxmV8wjS1zjawmSRsSgEAdznjSBQcDI2L0v0zdqRmyDc2IwxOoqDTbK0R-rC7h9fTe2wMnTQ2x-r0c1A4iI4_9lZMy0Pp7_9rtcbx5llgKf974j4glSApBnzZlMtZ7NhstyqfgVjErSgWdfdIWEjE41r1YY167Xx-dM8w/s800/2square-promenade.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="449" data-original-width="800" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM0q-Qc6rvY0-ogl_zkhFwHhxmV8wjS1zjawmSRsSgEAdznjSBQcDI2L0v0zdqRmyDc2IwxOoqDTbK0R-rC7h9fTe2wMnTQ2x-r0c1A4iI4_9lZMy0Pp7_9rtcbx5llgKf974j4glSApBnzZlMtZ7NhstyqfgVjErSgWdfdIWEjE41r1YY167Xx-dM8w/w640-h360/2square-promenade.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Sandy often reads a poem on theme or event nights. This time she was a little nervous reading in front of visiting family. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxqDYuNZwynlrOiPHl9I8ztCvxwGKHDghzx1DVF4FNIUFYonueWgBmrN1D7gyVZb6TkXUtyUbPFj-fwsBTmmYrF7WwUnxfW9_y_qdgscDXIjIa1SPRdNwsw64QQ2hEDFwgla4uYr_rQh-XeqfEUm-8idd8cIviZpsYgk9V5kaMxt4tEiWvqzUHP1Rozw/s800/aussie4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="800" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxqDYuNZwynlrOiPHl9I8ztCvxwGKHDghzx1DVF4FNIUFYonueWgBmrN1D7gyVZb6TkXUtyUbPFj-fwsBTmmYrF7WwUnxfW9_y_qdgscDXIjIa1SPRdNwsw64QQ2hEDFwgla4uYr_rQh-XeqfEUm-8idd8cIviZpsYgk9V5kaMxt4tEiWvqzUHP1Rozw/w640-h344/aussie4.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>A basket was put out on the front table to start collecting donations towards a Christmas hamper for the end of the year.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4tVnfHn_-zRoZUGUHT8l1Eior5wmilbMiEjYm6279E-aVceMrvp42Cld0SAtG6cE4KN2jv6TvSwTlEwckUCZhqOyyibgNuccXH9MRvNboaoF1tL9llJzl-cwRfSR0QCzePYAezFooxWTX6ICApWOVyB1Iv3Pv9loZwcRnA_yJwDRiQEad2NEu_2w7w/s800/aussie3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="368" data-original-width="800" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4tVnfHn_-zRoZUGUHT8l1Eior5wmilbMiEjYm6279E-aVceMrvp42Cld0SAtG6cE4KN2jv6TvSwTlEwckUCZhqOyyibgNuccXH9MRvNboaoF1tL9llJzl-cwRfSR0QCzePYAezFooxWTX6ICApWOVyB1Iv3Pv9loZwcRnA_yJwDRiQEad2NEu_2w7w/w640-h294/aussie3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Matt wore a novelty tie saying "Kiss me I'm Aussie" and called to a lot of Aussie themed songs and songs by Australian artists. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC95GhLdxRGooMKspoNQWuFCd4rGHn1lIyOv5ezyBkhUYdAdmnTaukhiZFbtv83WIxqvqrpSBNW3ryULzL9fYcCD2wT0EG3MttGD2zHsRUXchpoNxx6XVJ4WH7U1Yj-XZFWKMjH8s4O7yxAbD4AE02cBtBJ5hXvNfXfGIKd8jjMFPqrXw60BUWSHqaHA/s800/sandy-anita.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="800" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC95GhLdxRGooMKspoNQWuFCd4rGHn1lIyOv5ezyBkhUYdAdmnTaukhiZFbtv83WIxqvqrpSBNW3ryULzL9fYcCD2wT0EG3MttGD2zHsRUXchpoNxx6XVJ4WH7U1Yj-XZFWKMjH8s4O7yxAbD4AE02cBtBJ5hXvNfXfGIKd8jjMFPqrXw60BUWSHqaHA/w640-h418/sandy-anita.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Lots of photos and video were taken on the night. To see <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/photo-gallery-2022.html">more photos click here</a> to go to the 2022 photo galley. The videos will be uploaded in the next few days. <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/videos-2022.html">Click here to see our videos from 2022</a>.</p>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-73037018302812976682022-10-10T18:03:00.000+10:002022-10-10T18:03:16.240+10:00Mad Hatter theme night 2022<p>We're all mad here.... painting of the Cheshire cat and large brightly coloured hats covered the walls of our dance hall on Friday night. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBGyEgm065xw44_eSgJRzI8ak9S9tPC6-UaCkDF-GFZ1jdxGhXe-OADqEstK1L2u3n8det0l4-hMURDSRMFDKqzQlCdeGWdZPC0L8eD3fHeN4efYs8hfX6hwNkWhXWPIRs8H34mnF_nofYsI8oDqo-WMJQaEdYJ-IzBSlRhivSpkCDrMPJLCn1yegTg/s800/dance%20two%20squares.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="800" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBGyEgm065xw44_eSgJRzI8ak9S9tPC6-UaCkDF-GFZ1jdxGhXe-OADqEstK1L2u3n8det0l4-hMURDSRMFDKqzQlCdeGWdZPC0L8eD3fHeN4efYs8hfX6hwNkWhXWPIRs8H34mnF_nofYsI8oDqo-WMJQaEdYJ-IzBSlRhivSpkCDrMPJLCn1yegTg/w640-h364/dance%20two%20squares.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Hats of all shapes and sizes were worn by dancers with some especially creative examples. We saw Minions, The Caller's Pet and Crochet teddy bears. Large flowers and ribbons adoring others.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-FUEygSqjjaSrF84nOqyO-LVk1-IsK9lFmyKSHV3iNs9tqKZEUm_ZoTFobFrI8c7EVVHYYc_-f3v4nOjddF_GOhd3DodVmnSwjXO1RO7DdDcCZ_sMXZVLs1xMpgoST5aGeuRdbeeUZeQpB_dS1FRsnUvuupiW06HQ8p1kUh3_C3jCGcrgAGNb5dUXA/s800/dance%20two%20squares4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="800" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-FUEygSqjjaSrF84nOqyO-LVk1-IsK9lFmyKSHV3iNs9tqKZEUm_ZoTFobFrI8c7EVVHYYc_-f3v4nOjddF_GOhd3DodVmnSwjXO1RO7DdDcCZ_sMXZVLs1xMpgoST5aGeuRdbeeUZeQpB_dS1FRsnUvuupiW06HQ8p1kUh3_C3jCGcrgAGNb5dUXA/w640-h344/dance%20two%20squares4.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>It was a great turn out as October 7th was also a celebration for our graduating SSD (club 50) learners. Now dancing with us on Friday nights, Alan & Shirley Rowe and Gay Fraser received certificates and cut their graduation cake for supper. It was lovely to see everyone dressed up with Shirley spending most of the day making a petticoat for the event.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjleRoYxNNOIw19ByVEk1gjxwxNQeElmCSC-g8VGgHmyMX3ogD45Wc6KIWTFsMiGzkwqbnNEMHOx_1flw8CsWuf0PK4JMBEUXfFtQC4cg49-sgfFAa3ssfWggafEJgNK4Nr5OK2Q1zKfZWf9Y0D4LtCjENNgL5daKrn7ZriY9qHyG53fsCu30JdmFvlWA/s800/graduates.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="800" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjleRoYxNNOIw19ByVEk1gjxwxNQeElmCSC-g8VGgHmyMX3ogD45Wc6KIWTFsMiGzkwqbnNEMHOx_1flw8CsWuf0PK4JMBEUXfFtQC4cg49-sgfFAa3ssfWggafEJgNK4Nr5OK2Q1zKfZWf9Y0D4LtCjENNgL5daKrn7ZriY9qHyG53fsCu30JdmFvlWA/w640-h404/graduates.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>As part of our theme nights Sandy read another humours poem and Matt rated it as one of the top 10.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKB6q_BkKS9c-04STGri9goC7fliKockOTfnyEFrkuGk4Fs_XiWM8x9e2peQWzpSaTyP67wgHqWPaWmefvzvgiUr71S5qma3nlLffKHrS7fs9feBKGnqV4wrEHR1D5UORqTDWmCUVIvKhjUf9qqTJAEQTxVO6k30ZCrLFN943ouf_QvKdyr_QYKbYPUA/s800/dance%20two%20squares2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="800" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKB6q_BkKS9c-04STGri9goC7fliKockOTfnyEFrkuGk4Fs_XiWM8x9e2peQWzpSaTyP67wgHqWPaWmefvzvgiUr71S5qma3nlLffKHrS7fs9feBKGnqV4wrEHR1D5UORqTDWmCUVIvKhjUf9qqTJAEQTxVO6k30ZCrLFN943ouf_QvKdyr_QYKbYPUA/w640-h414/dance%20two%20squares2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Check out our <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/photo-gallery-2022.html">2022 photo gallery</a> for lots more photos of the nights dancing and plenty more hats that didn't make it onto the dance floor.<div><a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/videos-2022.html">Videos from the night</a> include Billy does your bulldog bite, Dance with me, I'm getting good at missing you, The gambler and Waltzing Matilda.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDONmnunYmLzgVnWTuiodCvKRLIn86YvlZRUISiJO6ZFNU9lLnSWgxvSAqB3mwBTgrvH13GxroEiWJly-4ZKuXt07sIJerLlnU7IWMF06B3NbeLC84B_6wECqsROFOg0gOd51UQ9ts9O3avBaj3yqWgC2gI4MXbLUtKzJJGy_dvMQ8JW0hfucQpyjVGw/s800/dance%20two%20squares3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="456" data-original-width="800" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDONmnunYmLzgVnWTuiodCvKRLIn86YvlZRUISiJO6ZFNU9lLnSWgxvSAqB3mwBTgrvH13GxroEiWJly-4ZKuXt07sIJerLlnU7IWMF06B3NbeLC84B_6wECqsROFOg0gOd51UQ9ts9O3avBaj3yqWgC2gI4MXbLUtKzJJGy_dvMQ8JW0hfucQpyjVGw/w640-h364/dance%20two%20squares3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-60628259940007497162022-09-15T18:09:00.000+10:002022-09-15T18:09:00.422+10:00Spring theme night 2022<p>On Friday 2nd of September the hall was decorated in flowers for our Spring theme night. It was a good turn out with two squares on the floor for SSD and Mainstream and one square for Plus. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN98W6EeiVIP4v-mrAROGS9D1rJp4xWyAyK_kHOPSraMYgY1Dm8602FXY7PD4YTrPwxdiZFM3zf3go6cXAbmVOhZoWY29exF7dO7ksx1JUW8CYntP75BaxSPUnIQnc4nljZAEA-Diilr8HQUPXTQdxkCYV4J2Vo9bsoQGLZemu1WICoPT7qrDTrbJp6Q/s800/2squares-new-karen.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN98W6EeiVIP4v-mrAROGS9D1rJp4xWyAyK_kHOPSraMYgY1Dm8602FXY7PD4YTrPwxdiZFM3zf3go6cXAbmVOhZoWY29exF7dO7ksx1JUW8CYntP75BaxSPUnIQnc4nljZAEA-Diilr8HQUPXTQdxkCYV4J2Vo9bsoQGLZemu1WICoPT7qrDTrbJp6Q/w640-h360/2squares-new-karen.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Most came dressed in floral or leafy green outfits. Sandy used two different interpretations of 'spring'. Wearing a floral skirt and a metal spring hat decorated with flowers, the ensemble was completed with a necklace and earrings made of metal springs.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYUG3o4mpGE0O5ge72h3keznXm-59S44axjKGz-rqmAL_f9nODVpCsMY8Ck7F5pxo25uRG4KyMSNklMu0c8sI1mRVIkHwFeJ8Id0KTUCWtYF2se3g0FsXlbWzCL_wXZ5U3aHcKKIDwJX7RkgFU5sxLbCyS8THHFD8kXogUTOPK7VJzUtGX6FUQlWYxCQ/s800/matt-sandy-joK-plus.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="800" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYUG3o4mpGE0O5ge72h3keznXm-59S44axjKGz-rqmAL_f9nODVpCsMY8Ck7F5pxo25uRG4KyMSNklMu0c8sI1mRVIkHwFeJ8Id0KTUCWtYF2se3g0FsXlbWzCL_wXZ5U3aHcKKIDwJX7RkgFU5sxLbCyS8THHFD8kXogUTOPK7VJzUtGX6FUQlWYxCQ/w640-h334/matt-sandy-joK-plus.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Matt tried to find songs with a Spring theme or at least a reference to warmth or weather. Some of the songs for the night included, On The Sunny Side Of The Street, Bonfire Heart, Ready For The Times To Get Better and Walking On Sunshine.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVgt9hnn7u1oHbswPNRI3bPSwWQqVSBOfpo-CiptlOe5liAjb_V8U14sapRJQACSaM6MeUykrWmlaGO24YSshuHLluWYyUc6RNFza1avJFllzfRae0Yix2wgu1rrdk-NApAQwCKcLwZ8txZ22OvR4xQ8LTX1vuxoK83BswuIky4YfmYH4F2i24hTGU_Q/s800/alanH-joK-ginna.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="800" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVgt9hnn7u1oHbswPNRI3bPSwWQqVSBOfpo-CiptlOe5liAjb_V8U14sapRJQACSaM6MeUykrWmlaGO24YSshuHLluWYyUc6RNFza1avJFllzfRae0Yix2wgu1rrdk-NApAQwCKcLwZ8txZ22OvR4xQ8LTX1vuxoK83BswuIky4YfmYH4F2i24hTGU_Q/w640-h380/alanH-joK-ginna.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Supper included some extra treats with wrapped toffees and fancy little cupcakes. After the announcements Sandy read a humorous poem about three wishes granted by a Genie.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbxaIEgTWEkKL8qSKPXA93KAypeNReXdDf50xWe9DnaFAaPNlkr7T_7BYa0rfrqn4ioVP37mMhlFlM5K5ijt6w1DKas7imKAzbruoHoC07PhlNZK2g3aAqDxog80tOX-e797gNHfxmm3SLEld-VuMa9eC0kZF_icJPiCUkw9uZ7wu8rZZWosOIu0c4HA/s800/fran-leslyn-pam-barb-averil.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="800" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbxaIEgTWEkKL8qSKPXA93KAypeNReXdDf50xWe9DnaFAaPNlkr7T_7BYa0rfrqn4ioVP37mMhlFlM5K5ijt6w1DKas7imKAzbruoHoC07PhlNZK2g3aAqDxog80tOX-e797gNHfxmm3SLEld-VuMa9eC0kZF_icJPiCUkw9uZ7wu8rZZWosOIu0c4HA/w640-h366/fran-leslyn-pam-barb-averil.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">See more photos of our Spring Theme night in the <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/photo-gallery-2022.html" target="_blank">2022 photo galley</a> and videos from the night will be uploaded shortly to our <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/videos-2022.html" target="_blank">Video Library 2022</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_LHGUsEYrIVRKy4aYtUvt15UXysw27mQcn8dbhBoyUt0Ln7zjAem8lUIKn9zj60M6Zt_gkIw-yA2ldwiR0xDFmJkbBE0PvZtSZhbrUiGNTgANHdHiv8uU6F1spGdIi2CpMbhIh1Xntns2DNY-FNhuAGJJl83CnleIv5Y88mx86DGrS0tYXP-lgA_5NQ/s800/lines-new-maralyn.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="517" data-original-width="800" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_LHGUsEYrIVRKy4aYtUvt15UXysw27mQcn8dbhBoyUt0Ln7zjAem8lUIKn9zj60M6Zt_gkIw-yA2ldwiR0xDFmJkbBE0PvZtSZhbrUiGNTgANHdHiv8uU6F1spGdIi2CpMbhIh1Xntns2DNY-FNhuAGJJl83CnleIv5Y88mx86DGrS0tYXP-lgA_5NQ/w640-h414/lines-new-maralyn.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The next theme dance is our Mad Hatter's night on the 7th of October. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieehPObj2K4oNS3Eig_kPpjp09WE_iuIzA2BStusr_pLJOSwnG_cZMXqz7g3cKsN8AdjZiE2aFtTBL9SFJ768D8XHypBaL0cJHjgfuJz6J56j4Z3OWXYla161WVPlIBSRG11zDIAaYProuZjjHw-j7HgxhqXYhsNHDgQyE0u1Rr9OvBSOnSMHcIdgWbg/s800/newnev.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="541" data-original-width="800" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieehPObj2K4oNS3Eig_kPpjp09WE_iuIzA2BStusr_pLJOSwnG_cZMXqz7g3cKsN8AdjZiE2aFtTBL9SFJ768D8XHypBaL0cJHjgfuJz6J56j4Z3OWXYla161WVPlIBSRG11zDIAaYProuZjjHw-j7HgxhqXYhsNHDgQyE0u1Rr9OvBSOnSMHcIdgWbg/w640-h432/newnev.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109723161301218781.post-32282503567557756732022-07-02T21:40:00.000+10:002022-07-02T21:40:59.068+10:00Christmas in July 2022The first Friday in July saw us get more use from our Christmas outfits with the addition of a few jackets.<div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0ZVrlsmIuv2THhvn9KJAXaUhM1rkgtFV6QWMSK3gW0eHW72WqEWWg6FDgV-TcTLRopfsr1pXCJV4bLrK4bm8STsCxMLg4oNkgnAJjLu12Uysr2L7sEpvTtWOFW4F-DXbFAI-pfSC-p2X0MJmElQbz55glDmAYrcJ5IH_XwtCT0Gq6PwfxG5dAA2wlg/s800/alamand.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="800" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0ZVrlsmIuv2THhvn9KJAXaUhM1rkgtFV6QWMSK3gW0eHW72WqEWWg6FDgV-TcTLRopfsr1pXCJV4bLrK4bm8STsCxMLg4oNkgnAJjLu12Uysr2L7sEpvTtWOFW4F-DXbFAI-pfSC-p2X0MJmElQbz55glDmAYrcJ5IH_XwtCT0Gq6PwfxG5dAA2wlg/w640-h336/alamand.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Despite the rain and being a little colder than we are used to, we managed to get one and a half squares on the floor for SSD level and one square for Mainstream and Plus.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-d2PZSQM-o4evDrIQLdSufhR6Z1Wq27yEg1YSkrkZwd1XQwfcosmlR9VZSUlWy1RymS7zDDlRBFrKZGp835QpadIQLXAtZTcA8taUppLct48jnEHY7-Mu5M9WzrQHTNgvJhWwDk6Ugw4BBnoNea477o5MA_Oe9wWnJu_3cv7kmvY7xQP2A0N71_UyKA/s800/one%20and%20half%20square.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="442" data-original-width="800" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-d2PZSQM-o4evDrIQLdSufhR6Z1Wq27yEg1YSkrkZwd1XQwfcosmlR9VZSUlWy1RymS7zDDlRBFrKZGp835QpadIQLXAtZTcA8taUppLct48jnEHY7-Mu5M9WzrQHTNgvJhWwDk6Ugw4BBnoNea477o5MA_Oe9wWnJu_3cv7kmvY7xQP2A0N71_UyKA/w640-h354/one%20and%20half%20square.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>As usual it was fun to see what a half square could make of the movements called for four couples.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYGTivz2OaKJPiiyPKh3DqWpNTY_PGAcjfmmdPB8CQMoKse_i8CZxr4_sWEnFJBQaDMNqm8di9EmdpxLz6PiDKZn8m_65Eph9f2nbL_aQQ_g1ZY6uRZPovSshvDWSi6TU-Mux3W_aujV-QCKAlkTnVsq_UMNLf2KBhJ2IjeCr9OpRoqEi072oYO3cZyQ/s800/one%20and%20half%20square2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="477" data-original-width="800" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYGTivz2OaKJPiiyPKh3DqWpNTY_PGAcjfmmdPB8CQMoKse_i8CZxr4_sWEnFJBQaDMNqm8di9EmdpxLz6PiDKZn8m_65Eph9f2nbL_aQQ_g1ZY6uRZPovSshvDWSi6TU-Mux3W_aujV-QCKAlkTnVsq_UMNLf2KBhJ2IjeCr9OpRoqEi072oYO3cZyQ/w640-h382/one%20and%20half%20square2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>To go with the theme of the night, Matt called to Christmas songs such as the Aussie Jingle Bells (Rusty Holden Ute), Six White Boomers, Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Feliz Navidad.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScLTG9lWRGRR_ZF7FEIUTyYMvXtfnXL_tm0-tvB41I9-KyoUGV1_Tnl0lFslhO_Wg7J9nCfL0AZv6eePVxZOXEsrfsPsd5o4YTA-Zs7UgwS3u6mXH9aj1mIOoaYnelefB0IfKxzQ5TQKZTZzu2a3cLs44PWSSCk52v1H3zQ5EBthtunnHH5nsRDyfxg/s800/line.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="424" data-original-width="800" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScLTG9lWRGRR_ZF7FEIUTyYMvXtfnXL_tm0-tvB41I9-KyoUGV1_Tnl0lFslhO_Wg7J9nCfL0AZv6eePVxZOXEsrfsPsd5o4YTA-Zs7UgwS3u6mXH9aj1mIOoaYnelefB0IfKxzQ5TQKZTZzu2a3cLs44PWSSCk52v1H3zQ5EBthtunnHH5nsRDyfxg/w640-h340/line.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The hall was adorned with red and green balloons (not leaving with Matt), tinsel and other Christmas decorations. A bottle of wine was the lucky door prize with a large fruit tray as the raffle.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhub9VS1OklibwD0gzBb2IezieahSGX6_1tMhA9R3q51bAJLVPZ-Z4t1g0sME7czpRmdBUoy_oRkaDxz1MkKphWiPvuNnfvB65BZroMXH0dyGXBtMlhFHqyW7FSJJ-F59YUnM-z0pPRLZ-TKN3L24I4p24HZbXcgFC_R4th_V2NQgR4pNu6TBFUzKXJ3Q/s800/line2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="373" data-original-width="800" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhub9VS1OklibwD0gzBb2IezieahSGX6_1tMhA9R3q51bAJLVPZ-Z4t1g0sME7czpRmdBUoy_oRkaDxz1MkKphWiPvuNnfvB65BZroMXH0dyGXBtMlhFHqyW7FSJJ-F59YUnM-z0pPRLZ-TKN3L24I4p24HZbXcgFC_R4th_V2NQgR4pNu6TBFUzKXJ3Q/w640-h298/line2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Check out more photos from the night in our <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/photo-gallery-2022.html">2022 Photo Gallery</a>. </div><div>Links to videos from the night can be found in the next few days from our <a href="https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/videos-2022.html">2022 Video Library</a>.<br /><div><br /></div></div>Publicity Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085154679359511844noreply@blogger.com