Happy Halloween.....

The Quinte Twirlers had a great turn out for the Halloween Dance on Oct. 27th. Sorry we missed it, but our costumes cannot be  unveiled until tomorrow...  Great pictures Dave!

Nice New Home.....

We headed out last Wednesday for dancing in our new home. The church basement is nice and the floor is okay for dancing. It was nice to see everyone again.

This Wednesday night Oct 27th is a Halloween dance and they ask that everyone come dressed in costume. Unfortunately, Doug and I won't be able to make it this week. With our wedding on the weekend, we are doing much last minute planning.

I believe there is also a Halloween dance coming up in Napanee on the Friday night. They are dancing at the Westdale Public School at 7:30.

The Ghost Walk is behind us for another year. Thank you to all square dancers that came out to tour the graveyard at night with us. I was busy and didn't get to talk to anyone, other than students that were there on volunteer and assignments. It was a great night.

We will back to square dancing in November..... Until then, I often wonder if I am just wasting my time with this blog. If you are reading it, let me know.... if no one answers I will know I can delete it.

Thanks everyone
Yellow Rocks to You All
Lisa

Quinte Twirlers are Moving.....

Tonight is our last dance at the Thurlow Community Center.... As of next week we will be dancing in the basement at the Westminster United Church at 1199 Wallbridge-Loyalist Road. I have been told it is approximately 1km north of the 401, on the west side. I have not seen it myself, but I have been told that it is really nice. Hopefully I will have the time to get out to a dance by next week.

Yellow Rocks Y'All Until I am able to return.....
Lisa

Wanna be an Eagle?

EAGLES WANTED

The Eastern Ontario Square and Round Dance Association is seeking a limited number of experienced Plus dancers to form a demonstration team to be called the EOSARDA EAGLES.

This team will be called upon from time-to-time to perform at various locations across Eastern Ontario. However, it is not expected that every team member will be available to attend every event. The goal is to have a minimum of two full squares on the dance floor at any time.

We are also interested in procuring the services of any Callers who are interested in helping to mould the team into a premiere demonstration dance team.

If you are interested in helping to promote Square Dancing in our region, please contact Dave Western at 613 838-5428 or at dlwestern@yahoo.com

Demo Dance was Great!!!!

We had a great afternoon at the Ameliasburg Fair. Our dancers came out a little early to watch the entertainment on before us. As usual Grandpa's Goodtime Band gave a great show.

Some were worried that we might have to dance on this wagon.... lol

A big THANK YOU to Wayne and Brenda for traveling down to help us out with this little show, and to those dancers who came out for the hour. We gave a good show and spiked some interest. We had some folks give it a try and we got some great PR for the club.

 We only had room for 2 squares under the band shell, we did just fine. We had an extra dancer or two to take over when some of us just to tired to go on..... Wayne really put us through our steps out there.

We had many people taking pictures of our show. I got a chance to speak to one of these paparazzi. He was a Loyalist student taking journalism. He was taking a lot of pictures of the caller. I introduced my self and found that he had no idea what this was taking place in front of him, he had never heard of square dancing. He was amazed at the callers ability to sing and instruct at the same time all the while keeping track of the dancers. He was quick to note the skill and focus it must take for such a hobby.

Near the end of our show, a group of young girls were sitting at the front of the audience. They were hoping for a chance to try this dance.
The gentlemen of our club were quick to grant their wish and the 4 young girls went through a whole set with the stage all to themselves. They loved every minute of it and their families took lots of pictures and video.



After we left the stage, I was glad to see that our participants didn't rush on home. Many made an afternoon of it and headed to the barns to have a look at the local wares, or took in some of the livestock show.

If only we had not been dancing opposite, the cattle ring. I was able to see at least 5 young square dancers in the ring showing their cows. They would have danced with us if they had the chance.

There were a few vendors on hand to supply a bite to eat after a bit of dancing.

Some headed over to watch the tractor pulls......

I was a little shocked to see the size of the tractors... lol

As I left the grounds I went through the pioneer village and noticed

many of our dancers still mingling about.

I am glad everyone had a great time and came out to show of our hobby that we love so much.

Just a note, this Wednesday night is our Harvest dance.

On Friday, October 8th we are all invited to the Old Tyme Square Dance at Allisonville Hall. Contact me for more details.

Yellow Rocks y'All