August 2021 Newsletter

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Thank you to everyone for maintaining COVID Restrictions which enable us to continue and enjoy dancing in Bundaberg.  Bundaberg has been very fortunate in being able to maintain “business as usual”.     

Looking back over some planned events:-

Matthew has again postponed his Anniversary of 20 Years of Calling due to COVID restrictions.

The State Convention in Hervey Bay has been cancelled.  However, Hervey Bay are willing to host dancing but not now in the same format that has been happening in past years, or even in the same form that Hervey Bay so meticulously planned to suit the restrictions presently in place - BUT Hervey Bay will adjust – See attached email of the new program.

If you are able to travel for those dances, it would be nice to support Hervey Bay Club.

We hope you are again enjoying the break for Supper with Jo Lester at the helm.  Disposable cups and packeted biscuits will continue for hygiene purposes due to COVID Restrictions.

Our Annual Heart Dance was successful again this year.  $197.00 was raised through the Raffle, Donations and Admission.  A Donation of $200.00 will be sent for the Heart Support Walking Track committee.

A big “Thank You” to our expert sewer Jo Read for remodelling some of the donated Square Dance clothing to make them more suitable for present members to use.

Our learners who have completed full Mainstream and SSD (Club 50) levels will now join in Friday night dancing.  Matthew will concentrate on Plus movements on Tuesday 17th and 24th August to complete the Plus learners program.

To accommodate all three levels of dancing (Mainstream learners, Mainstream and Plus) on Friday nights, we request dancers arrive at 6.15 for a prompt 6.30pm start.


Please note in your calendars the following Theme Nights which have been planned.

GRADUATION NIGHT with a convention dress theme - Friday 27th August 

A special dance for our graduating members.    

As Hervey Bay is not hosting the State Convention, it was suggested our Club hold its own special night to dress up in clothes you would have worn if attending the convention. Some of our members were planning to attend this Convention for the first time so let's make it a fun night for all.  


NEW LEARNER'S CLASS – Tuesdays 31st Aug – 7th Dec.  6:15 for 6:30pm start – 8:30pm

Please think about who you can invite to join in these new classes.


CALLER CHALLENGE - “Peg It and Not Call It” - 17th September 

Let's work Matthew harder than usual. Peg note papers to a line with Movements. Matt will make random selections and not be able to call what is written on them.


REQUEST NIGHT - 22nd October 

What special songs would you choose from Matthew's long list of Square Dance Music?  

Requests to be advised 1 week before that night.


RETRO NIGHT - Turntable with vinyl records. - 12th November.

Matt will go “old school” with his large collection of vinyl square dance records.


FREE ANNUAL DISTRICT CHRISTMAS DANCE and CLUB BREAK-UP – 10th December with newest learners included.

From your Committee –

Matthew, Jo Kronk, Jo Read, Jo Lester, Marilyn & Pam



Hello Hello

It is with sadness and regret that we inform everyone of the cancellation of the much anticipated QCA 39th Convention.

Alas, all is not lost! Hervey Bay has put together a consolation program.


The previous advertised Rainbow Magic night with out James Reid on August 11th is ON.

Venue Dan Dinna House, 459 Boat Harbour Drive, Torquay 4655

Start 7pm, doors open 6.30pm, cost $6.00

There'll be a Raffle, Lucky Door prizes and Supper

NB-IF James Reid is not allowed to travel HBSDC will run the evening.


On Saturday morning 14th our New Stepping Out dancers will have their morning session as usual.

Feel free to come and join us. 9.30am-11.30am, $3.00 admission, Dan Dinna, 459 Boat Harbour Drive.


Then join us for

OUR FLOWER POWER WEEKEND

with Gary Petersen, Matthew Mills and Elaine Davis and Others?

Venue: HBay Senior Citizens Club, Crnr Totness St & Denham Camp Road

Saturday 14th 7-10pm doors open 6.30pm, cost $6.00 (Mainstream & Class Level)

Sunday 15th 2-4pm PLUS doors open 1.30pm, cost $6.00

Sunday 15th 7-10pm doors open 6.30pm, cost $6.00 (Mainstream & Class Level)

There'll be a Raffle, Lucky Door prizes and Supper each night


If you're still here, Gary Petersen will be calling at Dan Dinna on Wednesday 18th of August as previously planned.


We are inviting everybody to come and Celebrate Dance and together have a Bloomin' Good Time.

Our 15 new dancers will be joining in; so let's show them why we all love Square Dancing so much.

Make your way to Hervey Bay and dance away your blues.

For your information Masks are NOT mandatory in Hervey Bay and definitely need not be worn whilst dancing, eating or drinking


Till we meet, stay safe, keep smiling and travel well

Yellow Rocks

Samantha

Secretary

QCA 39th State Square Dance Convention 

and Hervey Bay Square Dance Club Inc.



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