PRESIDENT GINI JOHNSON           V.P. JOHN & CANDY JOHNSON

TREASURER VIKKI ROYAL  SECRETARY BRENDA BLANCETTE  EDITOR JOHN & ROSIE HAYES

President 360-424-3333                    _      Caravans_360-424-4608

Mt. Baker Singles Website: https://mtbakersingles.webnode.com/

WA State Website: www.squaredance-wa.org & Mt. Baker Council Website: www.sqdance.org

 

CLUB MEETING & DANCE NEWS

 

The MT. BAKER SINGLES held their election of club officers for the 2017-18 season on March 10 before their dance.  The membership re-elected Gini Johnson as president, John and Candy Johnson as V.P., Brenda Blanchette as secretary and Vikki Royal as treasurer.  Many thanks to these folks for leading us again. 

 

Dave was sick (lost his voice) so there was no “a-live sound” for our club’s “33rd Anniversary Dance”.  (Note: Their “a-live sound” will be offered at our June 9 dance.)  Fortunately we were able to have Ray Gallagher fill in.  Our dance was well attended with two formal caravans from the Happy Hoppers and Rainbow Squares and some impromptu caravans from local clubs.  It was a nice crowd of about 75!

 

CLUB DUES ARE DUE!!!

 

Mt. Baker Singles’ club dues are due at the April 14 dance. (Deadline April 30).  Treasurer Vikki Royal will accept your $15 at the April dance or any Tuesday evening.  If Vikki is not available on Tuesday evenings, see John Hayes who assists her.  Family dues are $30.  

 

If these options are not convenient, mail your dues to Vikki at 301 N. Skagit Street, Burlington, WA 98233.

 

CARAVAN TO FREEWHEELERS – APRIL 2

 

The Mt. Baker Singles will travel to the Freewheelers on April 2 to enjoy their “April Showers” Dance.  Dancing starts at 7 pm with Roger Spiese calling and Debbie Taylor cueing.  They dance at the Mountlake Terrance Community Senior Center at 23000 Lakeview Drive, Mountlake Terrance 98043.  We’ll carpool and plan to leave behind Key Bank at 6 pm sharp. Let’s have at least 8 of us attend and borrow their club banner.  They plan to visit us in June for our dance.

 

TUESDAY EVENING DANCING FOR ALL – APRIL 4

 

Our Tuesday evening beginners program continues to start at 7 pm with Dave Harry teaching and calling.  We have a good group of new dancers and many angels to make it a lot of fun.  They are over half way through the mainstream program so come and serve as angels.  

 

CARAVAN TO FERN BLUFF SQUARES – APRIL 8

 

The MT. BAKER SINGLES caravan to the Fern Bluff Squares for their “12th Anniversary Dance” on April 8.  They dance at the South Lake Stevens Grange at 2109 103rd Avenue SE, Lake Stevens.  The evening starts at 7:30 pm with Linda Nold cueing pre-rounds.  Square dancing begins at 8:00 pm with caller Ray Gallagher. Our club will meet at our usual spot behind Key Bank on College Way in the large parking lot at 7:00 pm to carpool.  Call John Hayes at 360-424-4608 if you are interested in a ride. (Leave a message.)

“TULIP PROMENADE” DANCE – APRIL 14

 

The MT. BAKER SINGLES invite all dancers to their annual “Tulip Promenade” Dance on April 14 at the Skagit Valley Grange at 21273 Cook Road in Sedro-Woolley.  It features the return of guest Roger Spiese from Port Orchard calling at 8 pm. Cuers Bob and Linda Berka start with pre-rounds at 7:30 pm.  The Fern Bluff Squares and Sky Valley Whirlwinds plan to join us.  

  

Greeters: John & Candy (7:05 pm)

Kitchen:  Brenda & John H (7:15 pm)

 

BOARD MEETING – APRIL 18

 

Our club board meets on April 18 at the Mount Vernon Senior Center at 6 pm.  

 

SPRING COUNCIL DANCE – APRIL 29 

 

The Rainbow Squares host the Mt. Baker Spring Council Dance “Dance through the Decades” on April 29, 7:00 to 10:00 pm, at the Stanwood Middle School.  The BC Boys (Brent Mawdsley, Ray Brendzy and Steve Edlund) and a Girl are handling the calling and cueing.  Heather Wallace Reynolds (a girl) starts pre-rounds at 7 pm. There will be mainstream dancing from 7:30 to 10 pm.  

An added feature is the “No Experience Needed” Hall with Dave Harry teaching.  Bring your non-dancing friends and join the group of beginner dancers.  John Hayes has tickets for $8 each if you are interested in saving two bucks.  They will be $10 at the door.  See their flyers for details.

 

SKAGIT VALLEY GRANGE #620 CELEBRATES 100 YEARS – APRIL 30

 

All are welcome to their “Open House” on April 30 (2 to 5 pm) to celebrate!    

 

APRIL DANCE SCHEDULE (Mark these on your calendar)

 

April  2  To Freewheelers     Mountlake Terrance Senior Center 7:00-10:00 pm

April  4  New Dancer Program        Mount Vernon Senior Center 7:00– 9:00 pm

       & every Tuesday

April  8  To Fern Bluff Squares      South Lake Stevens Grange 7:30-10:30 pm

April 14  “Tulip Promenade” Dance         Skagit Valley Grange 7:30-10:30 pm

April 18  Club Board Meeting        Mount Vernon Senior Center 6:00– 6:30 pm

April 29  Council Dance                 Stanwood Middle School 7:00-10:00 pm

April 30  Skagit Valley Grange #620 Celebrates 100 Years       2:00 -5:00 pm

 

MT. BAKER SINGLES

SQUARE DANCE CLUB

2916 Shawnee Place

Mount Vernon, WA  98273