Greetings friends of NHABDA:

What a great night everyone had at the last dance, Saturday, March 20th at Pinkerton. We had 122 people in attendance. The desserts were gone by 9:30 p.m. Rico Barr & his Jump ‘n Jive Review band were fantastic. Heard great reviews from a lot of people and a lot stayed right to the end. The day was perfect and ended the same way. Joanne O’Donnell, a past president, who hasn’t been to a NHABDA dance for a while, returned. She had a great time. (I think she was checking in on me—making sure I was doing a good job!)

Giancarlo Costa started out the evening with a Salsa mini lesson. He started with the basics and then finished with a very simple pattern. Keep practicing, we did it at class the next night. The showcase was fantastic. I’m always amazed at the performances that Giancarlo brings to our dance floor.

Now regarding the floor, I did notice a few slippery spots early, but then it got worse throughout the entire evening. It seemed to spread like measles. Not sure what the problem was but the custodian didn’t do anything different in preparing it for us that night. I’d like to say that no one should put powder on their shoes during our dances. This was sometimes a problem in the past. Thank you for adhering to this rule.

The last Outreach performance was at the Bentley Commons in Bedford on Sunday, March 14th. There were about 40 residents. We had scheduled about 12 couples but then the weather didn’t co-operate. A few of the performers had to deal with leaking basements or colds. The dancers that did make it put on a great show for the residents. This was our first time there and the residents want us to return.

The next Outreach is scheduled for Saturday, April 10th
at the Havenwood-Heritage Heights in Concord, NH. Different day and a different time: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. If interested in joining us, please give Joyce Wilson a call. Joyce has informed me that we have a new couple performing with the group at this nursing home.

Our next dance is Saturday, April 17th at Pinkerton Academy, Derry. Trilogy is the band and I’m sure we’ll all be dancing the night away. We have a Waltz as the mini-lesson to be taught by George Lacerte of Steppin’ Out Dance Studio of Lowell, MA and they’ll do a showcase. I’m sure you’re all in for a real treat.

News: We usually schedule our Anniversary Ball for May but the board has decided to change it to October. A lot of discussion went into planning this year’s event. We thought that May is sometimes a “sticky” month so we’re switching it to the fall when it will be cooler. More plans to be announced in future Footnotes.

By the time you read this I’ll be back from China and Hong Kong for a business trip that will take me away from home for nine nights. The best part about this trip is that there is a side trip to see The Great Wall.

Please, if you are attending the dance, don’t forget to call ahead of time. We need a count on Friday to let the custodian know how many tables to set up. The decorating committee needs to know how many tablecloths and decorations to get. The set up committee needs to get the appropriate amount of supplies and refreshments for the dance. It also minimizes the frustration for Betty who has to play around with the seating arrangements. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

As always,

                   _Cheryl