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

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

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

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 DateNotes
Fall 01Sep 12, 2024Brent calls
DARKSep 19, 2024DARK - Brent Away
Fall 02Sep 26, 2024John Corrigan calls
DARKOct 03, 2024DARK - Brent Away - Visit TRAIN Dance
Fall 03Oct 10, 2024John Corrigan calls
Fall 04Oct 17, 2024Brent calls
Fall 05Oct 24, 2024Brent calls
DARKOct 31, 2024DARK - Halloween
Fall 06Nov 07, 2024Brent calls
Fall 07Nov 14, 2024Brent calls
Fall 08Nov 21, 2024Brent calls
Fall 09Nov 28, 2024Brent calls
Fall 10Dec 05, 2024Brent calls
Fall 11Dec 12, 2024Brent calls
Fall 12Dec 19, 2024Brent 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 DateNotes
Fall 01Sep 12, 2024Brent calls
DARKSep 19, 2024DARK - Brent Away
Fall 02Sep 26, 2024John Corrigan calls
DARKOct 03, 2024DARK - Brent Away - Visit TRAIN Dance
Fall 03Oct 10, 2024John Corrigan calls
Fall 04Oct 17, 2024Brent calls
Fall 05Oct 24, 2024Brent calls
DARKOct 31, 2024DARK - Halloween
Fall 06Nov 07, 2024Brent calls
Fall 07Nov 14, 2024Brent calls
Fall 08Nov 21, 2024Brent calls
Fall 09Nov 28, 2024Brent calls
Fall 10Dec 05, 2024Brent calls
Fall 11Dec 12, 2024Brent calls
Fall 12Dec 19, 2024Brent 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


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.



Jennifer Tennant


Here is a link to Jennifer Tennant's obituary:

Therese has provided information re her September 14 Celebration of Life below.

Daphne