Christmas Bureau Donations

We had a terrific Christmas dance last night. Here is a photo of the donations collected for the Burnaby Christmas Bureau. We resume dancing on January 12. Happy holidays!

Daphne

Brent's Bunch Train Dance - Nov.10th

Hello Square & Round Dancers!

The much awaited photos from the Train Dance.... or not!    Sorry for the delay in sharing... I was trying real hard to download a John Denver song Freight Train Boogie / Choo Choo Ch'Boogie to my Phanfare music but ran into technical issues which I spent more hours than I want to confess trying to figure out.    Rather than delay further, I've chosen another song so if you view using slideshow mode, you will be serenaded to the Glen Miller Orchestra Chattanooga Choo-Choo. 

 

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Brent Calls at Mt. Baker Council Dance

Chuck and I visited the October 29 dance called by Brent and his friend, Scott Coon.  As at Cle Elum, they did a fantastic job!

Zombie Grand Squares

Hallowe'en Costumes

Here are photos of some of the costumes at our October 27 dance. 

Brent

  

Ben, Joyce and Bruce foreground in costume

The ones wearing masks are Narda and Marguerite

Daphne and Chuck

 

Dave, Debra

Joe, Jenny, Narda, Ilona, Merle

Marguerite and Chuck

Narda modelling John's mask

Visit to Royal Swingers

Here is a group photo taken at the Royal Swingers tonight.  We had a great time and thank Steve, Lynnette and the club for their warm hospitality.  It was great to have Brent and Therese out with us, and Brent participate in the calling.

Celebrating Debra

Debra completed an 86 day bike ride across Canada on August 2.  We celebrated her achievement with bicycle cookies on our first night of dancing.  Debra is our second member to cycle across Canada, and our pioneer Don provided lots of advice and support.

Club visit

We are DARK September 22 due to a regatta at Burnaby Lake Pavilion.  We will visit the Royal Swingers on Friday, September 23.

Brent's Weekend at Circle 8 Ranch

Two squares of Brent's Bunch went to Circle 8 Ranch last weekend for Brent Mawdsley & Scott Coon's Mainstream weekend.  They called a wonderful dance.  Unfortunately Linda had a fall and hit her head, sustaining a concussion, and she spent the night in the local hospital.  She went home on schedule but recovery will take some time.  Other than that clear exception, we had a great time getting together as a group, enjoying our Brent and explaining that yes, we really are a club, we're not just a bunch of Brent's groupies (or are we?)  Next year is Brent's 25th year calling at Circle 8 and we hope to have an even bigger group there to celebrate with him and his family.  Thanks to Rob and Abe for providing the photos.

 Abe at left; Bel, John and Barbara at right

Therese and Brent, Barbara and Bob

 Cowboy hat, new burgundy shirt?  Must be Chuck

Barbara and Bob, Joe and Maryanne

Brent and Scott re-enact a Sinatra and Elvis duet at the after-party

 Scott grabs a photo while John, Betty, Lew and Don prepare to compete in A Minute to Win It

Brent’s Bunch Update 2016-09-01

Happy September Brent's Bunch,

It was great to have a full two squares of Brent's Bunch members at the Circle 8 Ranch (www.circle8ranch.net) last weekend.  Therese & I enjoyed visiting with you all.  Thank you for your support of our weekend there. 

I also want to say another thank you to those of you that helped with the square dance demonstration at the Dania Home in Burnaby on July 17.  Dania Home provided an honorarium for this and since most of the dancers were from Brent's Bunch, I am pleased to donate $50 to the club.

I'm looking forward to seeing you at our first dance of the season on Thursday, September 15, at 7:30pm at the Burnaby Lake Pavilion. 

If you'd like to get warmed up sooner and visit another club, please come out to the Royal Swingers Plus Dance, next Friday, where I will be guest calling.  Details below:

Royal Swingers - Friday, September 9

Edmonds Community Centre, Active Studio Room #176

7433 Edmonds St, Burnaby, BC V3N 1B1, Canada

7:30-8:00 Plus Workshop
8:00-10-00 Plus Dancing with Brent & Rounds with Brian & Darlene Penny

Members $6   Visitors $7

 

See you soon.

Brent

Brent's Bunch Special Events

Hi Gang,

I thought you may like to know the dates for some special events at Brent's Bunch.  Note the Train Dance will be November 10 and the Mystery Dance will be March 30.  

I look forward to seeing a bunch of you at the Circle 8 Ranch this weekend.  Have a safe trip.  See you soon.  

Thanks,

Brent

Session #	Date	Special Event
Fall 1	September 15, 2016
DARK	September 22, 2016
Fall 2	September 29, 2016
Fall 3	October 6, 2016
Fall 4	October 13, 2016
Fall 5	October 20, 2016
Fall 6	October 27, 2016	Halloween Party
Fall 7	November 3, 2016
Fall 8	November 10, 2016	Train Dance
Fall 9	November 17, 2016
Fall 10	November 24, 2016
Fall 11	December 1, 2016
Fall 12	December 8, 2016	Christmas Party
Spring 1	January 12, 2017
Spring 2	January 19, 2017	Robbie Burns Party
DARK	January 26, 2017
Spring 3	February 2, 2017
Spring 4	February 9, 2017	Valentine's Party
Spring 5	February 16, 2017
Spring 6	February 23, 2017
Spring 7	March 2, 2017
DARK	March 9, 2017
Spring 8	March 16, 2017	St. Patrick's Party
Spring 9	March 23, 2017
Spring 10	March 30, 2017	Mystery Dance
DARK	April 6, 2017
Spring 11	April 13, 2017	Easter Party
Spring 12	April 20, 2017
Spring 13	April 27, 2017	Season End (Wrap) Party

Brent’s Bunch Update and 2016 Fall Session

I hope your summer is going well and that you are looking forward to getting back to regular dancing in September.  It was great to visit with several of the Brent's Bunch gang in Penticton and see them proudly sporting their new badges.

Brent's Bunch will be dancing Plus on Thursday nights from 7:30pm up to 10:00pm at the Burnaby Lake Pavilion starting on September 15.  We have 12 nights in the fall of 2016 and 13 nights in the spring of 2017 as shown in the table below. 

The hall is not available September 22 due to a regatta, and Brent is not available for the three dark nights in 2017.

Session #	Thursday Date
Fall 1	September 15, 2016
DARK	September 22, 2016
Fall 2	September 29, 2016
Fall 3	October 6, 2016
Fall 4	October 13, 2016
Fall 5	October 20, 2016
Fall 6	October 27, 2016
Fall 7	November 3, 2016
Fall 8	November 10, 2016
Fall 9	November 17, 2016
Fall 10	November 24, 2016
Fall 11	December 1, 2016
Fall 12	December 8, 2016
Spring 1	January 12, 2017
Spring 2	January 19, 2017
DARK	January 26, 2017
Spring 3	February 2, 2017
Spring 4	February 9, 2017
Spring 5	February 16, 2017
Spring 6	February 23, 2017
Spring 7	March 2, 2017
DARK	March 9, 2017
Spring 8	March 16, 2017
Spring 9	March 23, 2017
Spring 10	March 30, 2017
DARK	April 6, 2017
Spring 11	April 13, 2017
Spring 12	April 20, 2017
Spring 13	April 27, 2017

Best Regards,

Brent

Home Phone: 604-594-8922

Canada Day Dance

Thanks to Jenny, here is a photo of the Canada Day dance at Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre - caller John Corrigan, cuer Cheryl Plume. 15 squares approximately 130 people attended, some from 'over the border'. As always, a fun dance. Thanks, Jenny!

Congratulations John and Narda!

The Finlaysons invited us all over for a barbecue the day following their wedding.  As you will see by the photos, it was a terrific party! Here is a link to the album.

July 10 party photos

Lots coming up - Sunday dancing in Abbotsford, National convention in Regina, Penticton, Cama Beach, Lynden Fair demo, Brent's weekend at Circle 8 Ranch.  We hope to see you there!

Daphne and Chuck

Summer Update

We were notified of the recent passing of Alice Fairbourn, who was a remarkable woman to her death at age 92.  The following is from the FVSRDA In Memoriam page.  Gaylene will provide information on the service when it is known.

It's with great sadness, we inform you of the passing of long time Swinging Singles Square Dance Club member, Alice Fairbourn, in Qualicum Beach. Alice was a strong woman and fought a strong battle with her Cancer. As more information becomes available, you'll be notified.

On a happier note, thanks to Robin Gentry for sending us the following link to photos from the Ice Cream Social. 

Facebook contains only a small subset of the pictures I took. The link below contains all of the pictures minus video which is on Facebook.

2016 Ice Cream Social Pictures

If you were there, you can probably find yourself at least once.  Below is one of Amanda with her well-deserved Driscoll Teen Award.  That and others are part of the photos taken by Robin.  Our boys Brent Mawdsley and Chuck Jordan along with Heather Wallace called a wonderful dance.  Our only complaint was that they wouldn't take bribes to get our table up for ice cream sooner.

Many of us celebrated Brent's 50th birthday and Amanda's graduation at the Mawdsley home on June 30.  Great party!

A group of us enjoyed the Canada Day dance in Maple Ridge last night.

We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Daphne and Chuck

Brent's Bunch Update & Ice Cream Social Sat June 11

Hi Brent's Bunch,

I hope you're enjoying your summer.  I thought you'd like a brief update.  

Brent's Bunch Square Dance Club is officially registered & insured by the ​CSDRS.  Within the next couple of weeks they say they will confirm availability for the requested 13 Thursday nights in the fall (Sept 15 - Dec 8, 2016) and 13 nights in the spring (Jan 12 - April 27, 2017).  

By September the Pavilion will have air conditioning and new exterior paint and the old bleachers are supposed to be removed.

The Ice Cream Social Dance is this Saturday, June 11, at the Bonsor Recreation Center, Burnaby .  

Pre-rounds at 7pm with Heather Wallace, 

MS with Plus Tips 7:30-9:30pm with Brent, Heather & Chuck calling, 

lots of great ice cream sundae's & banana splits after the dance.  

If you haven't already got tickets.  I have a few more available at $15 / person.  Just let me know if you want them held at the door for you.

We have over 16 squares sold already, including 5 squares coming from the USA, plus the FVSRDA Driscoll Award will be presented to teen dancers that have made significant contributions to square dancing and their community.  It's gonna to be a great night.  I hope to see you there.

Thanks,

Brent

May 14 Visit to Rainbow Squares

A square of us had a wonderful evening with a group dinner out followed by the Rainbow Squares spring wind-up dance, and we again celebrated Brent's 50th birthday. We had also enjoyed celebrating Brent's birthday at the Swinging Singles on Tuesday night. 

The theme of the dance was Around the World in 120 Minutes and Barbara's hot air balloon skirt was a great hit. Happily, Tom and Bea rescheduled Bea's birthday dinner so they could join us.  Amanda cued, fresh from her victory at the Teen Festival as the highest level Champion Cuer and Caller.  The Senior Calling Champion trophy is back in the Mawdsley household, 31 years since Brent last won it.  Megan won as Junior Cueing Champion and she and her partner were the Pre-Teen Round Dance Champions.

Bob and Barbara

Maryanne and Joe

Amanda

Tom and Bea

Bel, Ron and Therese

Daphne and Chuck

Brent

Brent showing off his moves in his new hat

Oh, wait, maybe this one is Brent in his new hat

See you on the dance floor, hopefully before September.

Daphne