Welcome to Brent's Bunch! Our square dance club is named for our wonderful caller, Brent Mawdsley. We dance Plus most Thursdays since January 2016, and will be at our NEW LOCATION Alan Emmott Centre, 6650 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby starting January 25, 2024. See the link in the sidebar at right for a map to the hall and our current schedule. To contact us, use the email form in the sidebar.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Sunday, September 22, 2024
BREAKING NEWS**2026 National meeting this morning SAVE THE DATE
Dear Dancers and Dance Leaders,
This morning in a long meeting--thanks so much for all the time put in already, everyone!!--
we selected Penticton Trade and Convention for the 2026 National Square, Round and Clog Dance Festival July 15 to 18, 2026
And a committee was struck.
Huge thanks to so many who have already committed their next 22 months to this exciting event.
This document lists the roles and those who have volunteered, with email addresses.
If you want to help in an area, please contact the person chairing that area.
There are also 13 roles still needing people and teams .
I will leave this with you to ponder. And to share with all your club and association contacts.
Best regards,
Wendy
Friday, September 20, 2024
Dancing for Janet
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Reminders for Brent's Bunch
Hi everyone,
Welcome back everyone, its a busy time with Summer winding down, starting up all the fall activities, and travel for some.
Just a few book keeping items and dates to remember.
Valley Circle subscriptions are due at this time, they are delivered to the club for $12, or to have it mailed to your home the cost is $24. Please let me know if you would like to receive the Valley Circle and which method for delivery. Payment can be made at any of our dances.
Our insurance and dance fees are due for our association.
FEES PER ADULT DANCER ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Canadian Square & Round Dance Society $5.00
B.C. Square & Round Dance Federation $10.00
Fraser Valley Square & Round Dance Association $0.00
TOTAL FEE PER ADULT DANCER $15.00
Canadian Square & Round Dance Society $5.00
B.C. Square & Round Dance Federation $10.00
Fraser Valley Square & Round Dance Association $0.00
TOTAL FEE PER ADULT DANCER $15.00
If you belong to another club no need to pay fees twice.
Please let me know if you would like me to add you to Brents Bunch list for insurance. Please include your name, address, and phone number.
I can collect money at any of the dances coming up. If you would like to e-transfer send to brent.mawdsley@gmail.com
We are dark this Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Hope to see you all on September 26, 2024 with John Corrigan calling.
Therese
| Session # | Thursday Date | Notes |
| Fall 01 | Sep 12, 2024 | Brent calls |
| DARK | Sep 19, 2024 | DARK - Brent Away |
| Fall 02 | Sep 26, 2024 | John Corrigan calls |
| DARK | Oct 03, 2024 | DARK - Brent Away - Visit TRAIN Dance |
| Fall 03 | Oct 10, 2024 | John Corrigan calls |
| Fall 04 | Oct 17, 2024 | Brent calls |
| Fall 05 | Oct 24, 2024 | Brent calls |
| DARK | Oct 31, 2024 | DARK - Halloween |
| Fall 06 | Nov 07, 2024 | Brent calls |
| Fall 07 | Nov 14, 2024 | Brent calls |
| Fall 08 | Nov 21, 2024 | Brent calls |
| Fall 09 | Nov 28, 2024 | Brent calls |
| Fall 10 | Dec 05, 2024 | Brent calls |
| Fall 11 | Dec 12, 2024 | Brent calls |
| Fall 12 | Dec 19, 2024 | Brent calls |
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Brent's Bunch Start Up
Hi Brent's Bunch Members & Regular Guests,
We hope you had a nice summer and are ready to resume dancing with Brent's Bunch on Thursday evenings, starting September 12, 2024.
We are still dancing at Alan Emmott Centre, 6650 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. It is located about one block South of Kingsway and about half a block West of Sperling Ave, on the South side of Southoaks Crescent. It has a parking lot on the East side of the building and street parking on the North and South side.
Fall 2024 Schedule
We will maintain the current schedule of doors open at 7:15pm, with Plus dancing with rounds from 7:30pm – 9:15pm. We do not plan to provide any drinks or have a food break except on special occasions to be determined.
The Fall 2024 schedule will include 12 Thursday evenings.
| Session # | Thursday Date | Notes |
| Fall 01 | Sep 12, 2024 | Brent calls |
| DARK | Sep 19, 2024 | DARK - Brent Away |
| Fall 02 | Sep 26, 2024 | John Corrigan calls |
| DARK | Oct 03, 2024 | DARK - Brent Away - Visit TRAIN Dance |
| Fall 03 | Oct 10, 2024 | John Corrigan calls |
| Fall 04 | Oct 17, 2024 | Brent calls |
| Fall 05 | Oct 24, 2024 | Brent calls |
| DARK | Oct 31, 2024 | DARK - Halloween |
| Fall 06 | Nov 07, 2024 | Brent calls |
| Fall 07 | Nov 14, 2024 | Brent calls |
| Fall 08 | Nov 21, 2024 | Brent calls |
| Fall 09 | Nov 28, 2024 | Brent calls |
| Fall 10 | Dec 05, 2024 | Brent calls |
| Fall 11 | Dec 12, 2024 | Brent calls |
| Fall 12 | Dec 19, 2024 | Brent calls |
Membership prices and payment options have been emailed to our regular dancers. Visitors are always welcome, and we love to see you. The visitor fee for this session will be $10.00 per person per night.
We look forward to seeing you again soon. Please let us know if you have any questions or suggestions.
Best Regards,
Brent & Therese
Home Phone: 604-594-8622
Cell Phone: 604-690-8622 (Therese)
Follow www.facebook.com/SquareDanceWithBrent/ for updates on the square dances, events & music Brent is involved in.
Friday, August 23, 2024
Jerry Anton
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| Jerry with wife Linda in 2018 |
Hi everyone,
We have recently heard another dancer from our group has passed away.
Linda Anton has contacted a few dancers to let us know of Jerry's passing on August 15, 2024.
We will have a card to sign at Sunday's barbecue. If you would like to send a card, Linda's address is:
Linda Anton
#4604 2180 Kelly Avenue
Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 0L1
Jerry Anton was a member of Brent's Bunch's when we first started up but due to health reasons, he and his wife had to stop dancing.
Linda had provided the following message about the passing of her husband Jerry.
It is hard to believe, but Jerry lasted only 3 weeks once we found out that he had cancer. He spent the last week at Crossroads Hospice.
It is a family decision not to have a funeral or Celebration of Life. We will have a private family gathering & celebrate the life of a wonderful husband, father & grandfather.
In lieu of flowers, we as a family ask that you please consider making a donation in his memory to the |Crossroads Hospice Society in Port Moody.
Jerry was a person that loved talking to people. If he went for a walk he would talk to anyone working out in their yard or pass on the sidewalk. He always had a good sense of humour. Even as sick as he was in the hospital he still had his humour with the nurses.
He truly will be missed. I know I've lost someone very special.
OBITUARY
Gerald Leonard Anton March 28, 1943 - August 15, 2024
Jerry left this world peacefully with his wife by his side. He leaves
behind his wife, Linda, of 57 years, sister Carol (Dave), son, Daren
(Christa), daughter Lori (Rick) and grandson Logan.
Jerry was born in Saskatoon Saskatchewan growing up as a farmer just
outside Saskatoon in the Clavet area. To this day he still owns a
small piece of land that his grandfather homesteaded on. As a young
man he started working for UAB and continued working as an insurance
adjuster throughout his life. Jerry and his family left Saskatoon,
being transferred with work to Victoria,BC, then eventually to
Vancouver where Port Coquitlam became home.
In his retirement years he enjoyed travelling with Linda in their
truck and 5th wheel trailer spending months on the road discovering
both coasts of Canada and USA and many points in between. While at
home he spent many hours with Logan at playgrounds and skate parks, as
well as many hours playing table tennis and floor curling.
Jerry had a wonderful sense of humour which he held onto right to the
end. He will be missed by his family and friends. Donations may be
made in his memory to Crossroads Hospice Society in Port Moody.
Jerry left this world peacefully with his wife by his side. He leaves
behind his wife, Linda, of 57 years, sister Carol (Dave), son, Daren
(Christa), daughter Lori (Rick) and grandson Logan.
Jerry was born in Saskatoon Saskatchewan growing up as a farmer just
outside Saskatoon in the Clavet area. To this day he still owns a
small piece of land that his grandfather homesteaded on. As a young
man he started working for UAB and continued working as an insurance
adjuster throughout his life. Jerry and his family left Saskatoon,
being transferred with work to Victoria,BC, then eventually to
Vancouver where Port Coquitlam became home.
In his retirement years he enjoyed travelling with Linda in their
truck and 5th wheel trailer spending months on the road discovering
both coasts of Canada and USA and many points in between. While at
home he spent many hours with Logan at playgrounds and skate parks, as
well as many hours playing table tennis and floor curling.
Jerry had a wonderful sense of humour which he held onto right to the
end. He will be missed by his family and friends. Donations may be
made in his memory to Crossroads Hospice Society in Port Moody.
Jennifer Tennant
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Here is a link to Jennifer Tennant's obituary:
Therese has provided information re her September 14 Celebration of Life below.
Daphne
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