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1 Official Publication of the Metropolitan Washington, D. C. Hand Dance Preservation Society DC Hand Dance Club Est Not For Profit, Not For Power, Just For Dancing Every Hour Jan-Feb 2018 Baby, it s cold outside! Join us for our annual Mittens Galore! Dance on Saturday, January13, 2018 at Knights of Columbus, Bowie, MD. Please bring mittens and/or hats for donation to help keep children warm during cold winter months. Lesson by Louise Pyles from 7-8 pm. Our Sweetheart Dance will be held Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Knights of Columbus, Bowie, MD. Come enjoy good music and dancing with loved ones and friends. Lesson by Sondra Riley from 7-8 pm. Looking Forward in 2018 March 7-11, 2018 Meet Me At The Beach, Clarion Resort Fontainebleau, Ocean City, MD If you re interested in helping with security detail at the MMATB event, contact Keith Schell at or keith.schell@toyota.com Page / January - February Newsletter Inside this issue: Frontline News 1 President s Message 2 Volunteer Recognition 2 Help Wanted! 2 Upcoming Events 3 BOD/ Committees 3 Club Venues & Other 3 Birthdays & Member Notes 4 Welcome New Members 4 Membership Application 5 MMATB Flyer 6 MMATB Registration Form 7 Dance Pictures 8, 9, 10 Hall of Fame Award 11 Apparel 12 Advertisers 13 DJ / DI Calendar 14 Sunshine, Treasurer 15

2 President s Message Our annual December Dinner Dance turned out so well! Many people braved the snow to dance and eat a delectable dinner. Our thanks to Anthony and his staff for preparing and serving a delicious meal! This meal has become a nice tradition for our club to give back to our members for their support throughout the year. This year at our December dance, the Board of Directors had the honor of inducting longtime hand dancer Andy Anderson into the DC Hand Dance Hall of Fame! It was a very special time for me as Andy was president when I joined the club. Our friend Andy is welldeserving of the standing ovation he received that night! At this writing, I am looking forward to welcoming the New Year on December 31, 2017 at our glamorous New Year s Eve Gala! I hope many of you will be able to join us for this event to ring in 2018! Remember to renew your membership this month so that you can enjoy all the benefits and fun dancing with friends throughout the year! The new membership renewal/application link is on our website at the top of the home page. We ended 2017 with 425 members and want to break this record in the upcoming year. We are well on our way with over 140 members who have joined for 2018! Bring friends, family, and acquaintances to our dances to enrich their lives and make them healthier! January 13 is our annual Mitten Dance so bring mittens, hats, and scarves to help clothe children and adults who don t have warm clothing for the winter. We want to repeat the generosity shown at our November Toys for Tots Dance. Looking ahead, in this newsletter you will find the flyer and forms for our next big event, Meet Me At The Beach (MMATB)! We are hoping many of you will be able to join us at the Clarion Resort in March for four fun-filled days of dancing, workshops, activities and making new friends! Speaking from experience, the Board of Directors work hard to bring you special events throughout the year. Please know that we welcome your ideas and hope you will take time to share your thoughts with us. Let s Dance! Linda Trader Volunteer Recognition Special thanks to our board members and committee chairs & members who help at every dance event. If you are willing to help with the many tasks involved in managing our club s weekly venues, monthly dances or special events, please contact : Decorations Phyllis Crutchfield Front Desk Dave Rapson 50/50 Ron Carroll Food Anthony Yancey And, thanks to these special people who pitched in as follows: November 11, Toys for Tots Dance Decorations: Janice & Larry Peters, Jean Collins, Joe Miante, Linda Trader, Kathy Carroll, Gene Sandros, Phyllis Crutchfield Front Desk & 50/50: Ron Carroll, Debbie Thomson, Keith & Loretta Schell Food: Chareth Gunn, Anthony Yancey Cleanup: Greg Kittle, Maria Hernandez, Dave & Ruth Rapson, Charlene Dine, Lynn Hepak, Janice & Larry Peters, Gene Sandros, Joe Miante, Phyllis Crutchfield December 9, Christmas-Hanukah Dance Decorations: Janice & Larry Peters, Glenn Mathias, Pat Gary, Kathy Carroll, Gene Sandros, Joe Miante, Linda Trader, Phyllis Crutchfield Front Desk & 50/50: Lindsey Dove Sturdivant, Frankie Godwin, Louise Pyles, Peggy Morgan, Beverly Cloud, George Buss, Nancy & Merv Roussell, Kumi & George Kinoshita, Kathy Carroll, Charlene Dine, Dave Rapson Food: Anthony Yancey & staff Cleanup: Janice & Larry Peters, Lynn Hepak, Carlos Negrete, Ruth & Dave Rapson, Sharon Salpini, Sondra Riley, Linda & Mike Ward, Nancy Sabella-Roussell, Louise Pyles, Linda Trader, Joe Miante, Phyllis Crutchfield The beautiful decorations would not be possible without the help of our wonderful volunteers. Thank you! Phyllis Crutchfield, Chairperson Decorations Committee H-E-L-P WANTED Can you spare an hour to work the front desk at a club dance? We need 9 volunteers each dance at the front desk (3 people per hour). Pick your shift & sign up at the next dance. Research has shown that people who volunteer often live longer. Allen Klein Page / January - February Newsletter

3 Schedule Of Upcoming Events 2018 Mittens Galore! Dance Saturday, January 13, 2018 Lesson 7-8 pm Sweetheart Dance Saturday, February 10, 2018 Lesson 7-8 pm Meet Me At The Beach March 7-11, 2018 Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Ocean City, MD St. Patrick s Dance Saturday, March 24, 2018 Lesson 7-8 pm UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED: Dances are held monthly on a Saturday night at the Knights of Columbus (KOC) Boswell Hall, 6111 Columbian Way, Bowie, MD D. C. Hand Dance Club Board of Directors and Committee Chairpersons President Linda Trader (dchdcpresident@gmail.com) 1st. Vice President Phyllis Crutchfield 2nd Vice President Louise Pyles Treasurer Dave Rapson Secretary Nancy Sabella-Roussell Directors Ron Carroll, Anthony Yancey Membership Chairperson Joe Miante 50/50 Ron Carroll, Dave Rapson Hotline Kathy Carroll Sunshine Committee Chareth Gunn, Dottie Frazier Dance Instructors Louise Pyles Photography Gene Sandros, Angie Roberts Advertising Ed Warren Apparel Shirley Mostow Decorations Phyllis Crutchfield Website Linda Trader Historian Gene Sandros Spotlight?? Newsletter Nancy Sabella-Roussell, Editor; Linda Trader, Angie Roberts, Proofreaders Details and Directions to DC Hand Dance Club Venues TUESDAYS ALIBI S BAR & GRILL No cover. Hand Dance Lesson by Sondra Riley 6:00-7 pm, starting w/beginners followed by intermediate turns. Music 7-10 pm 7935 Elizabeth Rd., Pasadena, MD, From Route 100 East, turn left onto Magothy Bridge Rd. (it becomes Hogneck Rd.), go to second light, turn left onto Ft. Smallwood Rd., the first right is Elizabeth Rd. Parking behind the building with a back entrance. WEDNESDAYS UNION JACK S PUB $5 cover. Hand Dance Lesson by Louise Pyles 6-7 pm, starting w/ beginners followed by intermediate turns. Music 7-9:30 pm 2072 Somerville Road, Annapolis, MD, Next to Annapolis Town Center Additional parking in garage across the street. Other Places to Dance Not DC Hand Dance Club Venues PERRY S RESTAURANT 1210 Annapolis Road, Odenton, MD Music by Dr. Jay 6:30 to 10:00 pm w/ no cover DCHDC MONTHLY DANCES (see left column for dates and locations) DJ & Music 8-11:00 pm Free lesson: Beginner 7 pm; Intermediate 7:30 pm Admission: $10 members; $15 non-members Knights of Columbus /Boswell Hall From North: Take Rt. 3, Crain Hwy south. After Rt. 450, turn left at the Crossover by Forest Dr., continue straight across Rt. 3 to Rt. 976 Columbian Way. The hall will be on the right. From 495 Beltway: Take Exit 19 to Rt. 50 East (John Hanson Hwy). Take Exit 13A and take Rt. 3 North. Turn right on Rt. 976 Columbian Way. The building will be on your right. SPOTLIGHT WRITER WANTED If you re friendly and have good interviewing & writing skills, we have just the challenge you re looking for. Get to know your fellow club members and have fun while doing it. If interested, dchdcpresident@gmail.com Club Contact Information Hotline: Website: DCHandDanceClub.com DCHandDancers@dchanddanceclub.net Page / January - February Newsletter

4 January Phillip Ates 1/02 Ken Yates 1/02 Bob Brambilla 1/03 Kumi Kinoshita 1/03 Judy McDaniel 1/04 Cheryl Morgan 1/04 Bob Green 1/05 Sheldon Weiner 1/05 Linda Hilwig 1/06 Jim Scanlon 1/06 Harvey Myers, Jr. 1/07 David Barna 1/09 Ranleigh Payne 1/10 Rebecca Braciszweski 1/12 Buzz Busby 1/13 Lary Fitzgerald 1/13 Wayne Coryell 1/14 Charlene Dine 1/14 Phyllis Colman 1/14 Gay Rodey 1/14 Richard White 1/14 Mary Wilson 1/14 Jay Rightnour 1/15 Mario Salas 1/16 Nelson (Lee) Vann 1/16 Buzz Payne 1/17 Jim Auerbach 1/18 Carl Bonaventura 1/22 William Fitzpatrick 1/25 Ellen Heath 1/25 Cathy Milchenski 1/25 James Pearce 1/27 Jean Collins 1/28 Bera Arnn 1/29 Mike Bahorsky 1/30 Sophie Harrigan 1/30 Frank Phelan 1/31 Stan Sarro 1/31 February Carol Hendricks 2/01 Ralph Kissinger 2/02 Bobby Hangliter 2/03 Pam Thorne 2/04 Mary Nichols 2/05 Lindsey Dove-Sturdivant 2/05 Andy Chappelear 2/06 Patty Fontaine 2/06 Shirley Mostow 2/07 Carmela Riley 2/07 Heber Zelaya 2/08 Verna McDade 2/10 Linda Bogard 2/12 Mary Anne Frye 2/12 James Handley 2/12 Mollyanne Margolis 2/13 Nancy Campbell 2/14 Pat Fitzgerald 2/16 Ken Morford 2/16 Marlene Johnson 2/17 Marge Auerbach 2/18 Denny Johnson 2/18 Bob Lewis 2/18 Susan Young 2/19 Kathy Wheeler 2/21 Aliki Nearing 2/25 Dan Batchellor 2/26 Judy Greene 2/27 Dave McGuire 2/27 Henry Riley 2/27 Vanessa Thomas 2/27 Sherri Wildoner 2/27 Cecelia Astlin 2/28 Sandra Haywood 2/28 November 2017 Linda & David Barna Karen Hess Terry Sanford Jane Stipe Ken Yates December 2017 Joe Astlin Eddie Arredondo Vicki Coles Gary Bishop Sandy Costa Chuck Doymich Patrick Green Darryl Ingram Denny Johnson Maria LiCalzi Emily Maroon Jim Scanlon Donna Trembly Sheldon Weiner If you notice a missing birthday, please DCHandDancers@dchanddanceclub.net It will be added to the next newsletter. Thank you! SPOTLIGHT WRITER WANTED If you re friendly and have good interviewing & writing skills, we have just the challenge you re looking for. Get to know your fellow club members and have fun while doing it. If interested, dchdcpresident@gmail.com Page / January - February Newsletter

5 The D.C. Hand Dance Club Metropolitan Washington DC Hand Dance Preservation Society 2018 D.C. Hand Dance Club Membership Application/Renewal New Member Renewal Changed Information Name-1 Date Phone (Home) (Cell) Address Birthday (Mo/Day) Street Apt.# City State Zip Name-2 Date Phone (Home) (Cell) Address Birthday (Mo/Day) If different from above: Street Apt.# City State Zip Our Newsletter is published every 2 months with notification by and access via our club website. If you prefer to have the newsletter mailed, there is an additional annual fee of $ Are you a current member of the DC Hand Dance Club? If a new member, how did you hear about the DC Hand Dance Club? We need your help! Please volunteer an hour or two per month. Are you willing to help with any of the following? Circle your choice: Decorations 50/50 Front Desk Food Special Events Membership Fee - $20.00 each person; $40.00 per couple Newsletter Mailing - $25.00 (if applicable) Make check payable to: DC Hand Dance Club Total Please mail to: D. C. Hand Dance Club 103 Coronet Drive Linthicum Heights, MD Submitting this form grants DCHDC permission to use any photos that may be taken of you in our club s media. Page / January - February Newsletter

6 Meet Me At The Beach Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Ocean City, MD March 7-11, 2018 Where: Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, Ocean City, MD (10100 Coastal Hwy, 101 st St. and the Ocean) When: March 7-11, 2018 Ticket Sales Begin: January 1, 2018; tickets are non-refundable after February 16, 2018 Ticket Options Weekend pass-all events (Wed-Sat) with meals (Clarion Hotel guests only) $126 club members / $136 non-club members Weekend pass-all events (Wed-Sat) no meals (Clarion Hotel guests only) $55 club members / $65 non-club members Meal tickets-includes 1 dinner, 2 breakfasts, tax and gratuity $71 ($86 value ) (purchase of meal tickets is optional for Clarion Hotel guests only) Weekend pass-all events (Wed-Sat), no meals (non-clarion Hotel guests) $75 club members / $85 non-club members One-day pass for all Thursday events, without weekend pass $20 members or non-members One-day pass for all Friday events $40 club members / $45 non-club members One-day pass for all Saturday events $40 club members / $45 non-club members Wednesday Dinner & Dancing 5-7 pm Clarion offers 30% discounts on dinners in their hotel restaurant (reservations preferred, call ) 7-11 pm Dance to the tunes of club DJ Norm in the hotel restaurant Horizons Oceanfront Thursday Activities 3-5 pm Welcome Mixer in the upper bar lounge (Horizons Restaurant). Meet & Greet, Bingo & Fun! 6-8 pm Appetizers and dancing in hotel ballroom (weekend passes ONLY) 8-10 pm Dancing open to public with a $5.00 cover Evening Dance Theme: Meet Me At The Beach - Casual Friday and Saturday Activities Dance workshops, open dancing throughout the day and evening, hospitality suite 7-8 pm Friday pasta bar and/or chicken with salad in the ballroom Friday & Saturday Night Dance Theme: Carnival Event Registration The reservation/liability form is on the club s website and in the Jan-Feb 2018 newsletter. Mail form & check payable to DC Hand Dance Club to: DCHDC, 103 Coronet Drive, Linthicum Heights, MD Table Reservations Tables will be assigned for the Friday and Saturday evening dances. Each table accommodates 10 people. To reserve a table, mail your 10 registration forms, along with your check(s) to DCHDC at the above address. If you do not have a full table, send in your registration forms and you will be assigned to a table. Every effort will be made to seat you with friends. All tables and seats will be assigned first-come-first-served. Hotel Reservations The Clarion Hotel has a special room rate of $100 per night (queen/queen) plus tax for Friday and Saturday, and a special room rate of $75 per night (queen/queen) plus tax for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Room upgrades are available at additional cost. These rates are guaranteed until February 7, Contact the hotel directly at and tell them you are with the DC Hand Dance Club. Reservations not made through the hotel will not apply toward our required nights. For updates on this event, please check the club s website at For questions, call Linda Trader at or dchdcpresident@gmail.com Page / January - February Newsletter

7 Meet Me At The Beach Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Ocean City, MD March 7-11, 2018 EVENT REGISTRATION FORM (This form can be used by Singles or Couples) Name (Print): Member: Yes / No Name (Print): Member: Yes / No Phone: Phone: Address: Ticket Options (insert number of people for each selection below) Weekend pass-all events (Wed-Sat) with meals (Clarion Hotel guests only) $126 club members / $136 non-club members Weekend pass-all events (Wed-Sat) no meals (Clarion Hotel guests only) $55 club members / $65 non-club members Meal tickets-includes 1 dinner, 2 breakfasts, tax and gratuity $71 ($86 value ) (purchase of meal tickets is optional for Clarion Hotel guests only) Weekend pass-all events (Wed-Sat), no meals (non-clarion Hotel guests) $75 club members / $85 non-club members One-day pass for all Thursday events, without weekend pass $20 members or non-members One-day pass for all Friday events $40 club members / $45 non-club members One-day pass for all Saturday events $40 club members / $45 non-club members Tickets are non-refundable after Feb. 16, 2018 Clarion Hotel guests must provide confirmation number for reduced price weekend pass and meal tickets. Provide confirmation number here: Mail your event registration form (10 forms if requesting a full table) along with check(s) payable to DC Hand Dance Club to: DCHDC, 103 Coronet Drive, Linthicum Heights, MD For questions, call Linda Trader at Hotel Reservations The Clarion Hotel has a special room rate of $100 per night (queen/queen) plus tax for Friday and Saturday, and a special room rate of $75 per night (queen/queen) plus tax for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. These rates are guaranteed until February 7, Contact the hotel directly at to make room reservations and tell them you are with the DC Hand Dance Club. Reservations not made through the hotel will not apply toward our required nights. RELEASE OF LIABILITY In consideration of the acceptance of my/our reservation to attend or participate in the activities sponsored by the D.C. Hand Dance Club, Inc. at the 2018 Meet Me At The Beach event to be held at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau, Ocean City, Maryland, March 7-11, 2018, I/we the undersigned (hereinafter referred to as Releasors ) for myself/ourselves, my/our heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, hereby release, waive and discharge D.C. Hand Dance Club, Inc., its officers and directors (hereinafter referred to as Releasees ), from all claims of damages for personal injury, death, or loss or damage to property, whether caused by the negligence of Releasees or otherwise, arising out of Releasors attendance or participation in any activity sponsored by D.C. Hand Dance Club, Inc. at the 2018 Meet Me At The Beach event. Releasors further assume all responsibility for and all risks of bodily injury, death, or loss or damage to property, that may occur to Releasors while Releasors are attending or participating in any activity sponsored by D.C. Hand Dance Club, Inc. at the 2018 Meet Me At The Beach event. Releasors further agree to indemnify Releasees and hold them harmless, from any loss or damage they may incur resulting from the negligence of Releasors while attending or participating in any activity sponsored by D.C. Hand Dance Club, Inc. at its 2018 Meet Me At The Beach event. The provisions of this Release shall be construed according to the law of the State of Maryland and, if any provision herein is held to be invalid, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. Signature Signature Print Name Print Name Date: Page / January - February Newsletter

8 Toys for Tots Dance, November 11, 2017 Music by DJ Kathy K Counting ballots following general membership meeting Page / January - February Newsletter

9 The "Queens" came together recently for our annual Christmas party and a great time was had by all. Carole O. announced her new marriage and we offered a prayer for Helen during difficult times and asked that prayers continue to be sent her way. What fun we had seeing some ladies we hadn't seen in a while. Our thanks to Elaine for hosting this special event and to our photographers for taking and sharing their pictures. We wish everyone a blessed Christmas and holiday season and good health in the new year. The Queens Holiday Party By Carol Barry Jack and his wife, Linda, are longtime members of DCHDC and have been helping with the toy drive for several years. We sincerely thank them for all they do for the children and our club. Jack reported our contribution of 131 toys, 11 stocking stuffers and 5 books. Special thanks also to our members and guests for their thoughtful and generous donations. Linda Trader, DCHDC President Jack Flood presents a certificate of appreciation to DCHDC President Linda Trader from the MCL DE Devil Dogs Det. 780, Marine Corp League, for toy donations collected at our Toys for Tots dance on November 11, Page / January - February Newsletter

10 Christmas/Hanukkah Dance, December 9, 2017 Linda Trader, DCHDC President & DJ Ron Carroll Page / January - February Newsletter

11 2017 Hall of Fame Award Honoree DCHDC President Linda Trader presents the 2017 Hall of Fame Award to long-time member and past president Andy Anderson at the December 9th holiday party. Board members Phyllis Crutchfield and Ron Carroll join in the applause. This award is given to recognize Andy s contributions to the instruction and preservation of hand dance, and for his many years of service in leadership and supportive roles to advance the mission of the D.C. Hand Dance Club. Andy began dancing at age 12 at College Park teen clubs and firehouses. He joined DCHDC at its inception in and served as club president in and again in Thoughts from longtime member Andy Anderson After receiving my wonderful, prestigious award at our recent Christmas dance, I reflected on my 20-plus years with the club and wanted to share some of my thoughts. Looking around that night, I saw a lot of new faces at the dance which is the life line of any club. But, I really want everyone to understand the most important part of the name of our club: Metropolitan Washington DC Hand Dance PRESERVATION Society. A favorite event I attended in 2000 was the Steel City Boogie Club annual event in Pittsburgh, PA. There were nine club presidents in attendance and I represented DCHDC at a roundtable discussion during the event. What I learned that day holds true today: we have the lowest dues, we dance more per month than other clubs, we have the largest membership, we have a newsletter and we give free dance lessons. We hand pick venues that fit our priorities for a relaxed, clean place with a nice floor, good food and safe parking. Finally, we have our own DJ s that customize music choices beach, R&B, rock, or country to support our unique style of dance. We are a classy group of dancers that want to dance! How lucky we are to have a venue of some type to go to at least three times a week to dance as well as attending special functions like Meet Me at the Beach and our New Year s Eve Gala, etc. Sometimes, we see each other more than our own families! We're more like a big family! As longtime member and former club president Tom Tassara once put it, The Board's job is truly a labor of love. Yes, it is, and a lot of hard work goes into planning every dance and event. So, please, take the job to heart and help keep our style, DC Hand Dancing, alive! By age 18 the dance clubs in D.C. held more interest for us because we could have a beer, dance to live bands and get closer to the girls because the dance floors were small. Andy Anderson Page / January - February Newsletter

12 Club Apparel We have new styles and colors available! Check out our offerings online at: Use the form on the website or below to place an order or call Shirley Mostow at She also has a limited variety of gifts and items featuring the hand dance logo. Shirley works hard for our club to bring us the latest in styles and easy-wear fabrics. BTW: If you see Shirley and her husband, Steve, loading or unloading merchandise, please offer a hand! Page / January - February Newsletter

13 Personal Advertisements Considering placing a personal and/or business ad in our DCHDC newsletter? The size and cost of ads are: Business Card Size 1/4 page 1/2 page Full page Catering Designed with Your Menu In Mind Anthony A. Yancey Owner / Chef MENUbyYancey@gmail.com Cell: Home: * Weddings * Indoor/Outdoor Events * Birthdays * Private Parties * Anniversaries * Family Reunions * Corporate Events $10 $25 $50 $100 Please contact Linda Trader by dchdcpresident@gmail.com or call Checks are payable to DC Hand Dance Club. Tour of Sicily: 11 Day Cultural Journey Sept , 2018 Reserve by calling using group reference # View tour information at: A $300/person deposit will secure your spot and lock in the price which is based on double occupancy & flight from BWI Airport. Contact Maria Hernandez at mariamas321@gmail.com for additional information. Enjoy the trip of a lifetime The Bag Lady Custom Shoe Bags Carol Cross czc101@gmail.com Page / January - February Newsletter

14 January - February 2018 Sun - M Tue W T Fri Sat 1 2 DJ-Dr. Jay 3 DJ-Ron DJ-Ron DJ-Buddman 10 DJ-Dr. Jay 17 DJ-Warren Mitten Dance DJ Buddman DI Louise Pyles DJ-Kathy K 24 DJ-Buddman DJ-Warren 31 DJ-Kathy K DJ-Dr. Jay DJ-Ron 7 DJ-Ron 14 DJ-Dr. Jay Sweet Heart Dance DJ Kathy K DJ-Buddman 21 DJ-Warren DJ-Kathy K 28 DJ-Buddman DJ- 7 DJ- 8 SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE!! Call our hotline to confirm there will be hand dancing. Page / January - February Newsletter