Come and Celebrate Rob's 80th Birthday!

Hi everyone, 

Come and help celebrate Rob Barber's 80th Birthday with some dancing or visiting if you would prefer. 

Hope to see you all tomorrow night. 

Therese

Brent's Bunch Halloween Party - Thurs Oct 24

Hi Everyone,

BRENT'S BUNCH will be holding a Halloween party this Thursday, Oct 24, and we invite you all to come out and enjoy dancing or even just socializing.  We will have tea & coffee and treats around 9pm.       

Costumes are optional - whatever is fun for you.

 

Note we will NOT be dancing on Halloween night, Thursday, Oct 31.  

LOCATION & DETAILS

Alan Emmott Centre

6650 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby

Guests $10/person (card payment available)

Plus Dancing & Rounds Thursdays 7:30-9:15pm

Hearing Assist available & solos welcome.

Brent & Therese

(604) 594-8622

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

Dancing for Janet

A group of us danced to Chuck Jordan's fine calling at Janet Ballam's care home this afternoon. It was a splendid event.

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

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

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)

 

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