We had 6 squares in attendance with 6 dancers from Litchfield Swingers, 8 dancers from Silvarados and 15 dancers from Heel and Toe raiding; 6 dancers from Seacoast, who came over from the coast in a snow shower, as well as 16 Border City Dancers.

Our next dance is Saturday, January 11 and will be a Class Dance. The caller is Noah Nutting and Barbara Nutting will be cueing. The theme for this dance is Pajama Party and will be hosted by the September 2002 class. DON’T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR PAJAMA’S TO THIS DANCE. Setup time will be 12:30 pm Saturday for anyone who would like to help. ALSO, WE NEED MORE MEN TO HELP WITH SETUP. Last month we had only ladies. There are tables and carts of chairs that need setting up and the help of the gentlemen in the club is greatly appreciated. We appreciate all the help from those who take time from their Saturday to come and help. The more volunteers the quicker we set up.

NOTE: We want to thank all those who brought food to our last dance. It was nice to see a full food table. Our January dance usually has a large turn out, so we are asking to not only bring food to this dance, but a little extra. Please help out by bringing something to help feed our visiting dancers.

2002-2003 BCS Dances

December 14, 2002: BCS Plus level dance with Ralph Peacock calling and Bernie Porter cueing. Litchfield Swingers raided with 6 dancers, The Silvarados (an A1 club from Haverhill, MA that Amy Bollenbach dances with) raided with 8 dancers and Heel and Toe raided us with 12 dancers.

December 21, 2002: BCS retrieved from Heel and Toe, Manchester, NH. Tammy Dorris, Steve White, Kathi Butt, Chris Howard, John and Valerie Lamb, Skip and Penny Guild, Debbie Coit, Bob Baker and Harli Thoene supported the club.

January 10, 2003: BCS will be retrieving our banner from Litchfield Swingers. This is a class level dance with Johnny Wedging calling and Leo Boudreau cueing. The class is invited (and encouraged) to join us on this retrieval!!!!

January 11, 2003: BCS class hosts this class level dance – the pajama party!! It’s always interesting to see what people where to this dance! No raids or retrievals are planned for this dance at this time.

January 18, 2003: BCS will be raiding Montachusett Twirlers, Leominster MA. Lenny Stratton will be calling and Phil Gatchell cueing. This is a Mainstream/Plus dance. Please note that the carpool will have to leave at 6:45PM.

February 1, 2003: BCS will be retrieving from Tech Squares, Cambridge MA. Please note that the carpool will have to leave at 6:45PM to ensure we get there on time.

Please note that there is a carpool that leaves the Kiosk at the Nashua Mall, Broad St., Nashua at 7:00 p.m. for each of these raids and retrievals. Please sign up on Monday nights or call me if you are planning to attend any raids or retrievals ESPECIALLY if you are interested in the carpool. With bad weather, dances may be cancelled and I can’t let you know if you don’t let me know you’re coming.

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Raids/Retrievals for the 2002-2003 Dance Season (as of 12/28/02)

We need YOUR help getting the word out about the new class starting January 6th. Please make a few copies of the flyer on the next page and plaster them around at local supermarkets, stores, bulletin boards, where you work, even your kids schools. Also talk up the new class with your friends and family members in the local area. Let’s make this new class SWING.

Are you interested in taking beginner round dance lessons? Which rhythm would you prefer (cha cha, rumba, two-step, waltz)? If enough dancers are interested, lessons could start in February at the Mill-A-Round Dance Center in Manchester NH. Lessons could be on Thursday or Sunday nights starting at 7 PM. Cuers/Teachers: Marilyn Rivenburg and Hank & Kay Werner. Cost $12 per couple. Wayne is collecting your requests so contact him at waynegriffin22@msn.com or 1-603-598-7529.