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VCD dance Mar. 18; Festival du Bois dance Mar. 24 (1) VCD SATURDAY March 18 Celebrate the wee bit of Irish in all of us! Dance up a storm with Teapot Tempest: Michael Burnyeat (fiddle), Russell Shumsky (marimba) & Joe Bourchier (guitar). Teapot Tempest plays contemporary and traditional tunes with infectious rhythm and passion. Bob Rentz will call dances that amplify your dancing pleasure and instill a bit of magic! St James Community Hall 3214 West 10th Avenue (at Trutch) 7:30-10:30, Orientation session 7:15 Upcoming dances (all Saturdays): Apr. 15, May 20, Jun. 17 (Elgin). Please help us by bringing soft soled shoes and a water bottle. Masks are mandatory while dancing, and please don't attend if you are symptomatic. Please bring your friends! Due to the still-changing COVID situation, and consequent changing BC Health regulations, please check for current information via: [1] further email announcements [2] https://www.facebook.com/groups/159845347401603 [3] website https://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry/ Also, if you want Chehalis dance weekend to continue, please answer the quick survey at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSek-U_o8ByEs2TuD3ftkVBkrtrbgSfuFYf97j089blvbyCcOw/viewform (2) Festival du Bois FREE contradance FRIDAY March 24 (ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED) Kicking off Maillardville’s 34th annual music and culture Festival du Bois weekend March 24-26 is a FREE performance and contradance Friday night at Maclin Park in Coquitlam. Band Podorythmie, including Prairie Wolfe whose band Ground Effect just played at St. James 2 weeks ago, opens the evening with a performance 7:00-8:00, followed by a contradance with Vancouver’s premier contradance band, The Sybaritic String Band, joined by caller Sherry Nevins from Seattle. Advance tickets, and further details, are available at https://www.festivaldubois.ca/ “…The Sybaritic String Band have been kicking off the festival with a Friday night dance in fine style for the past few years and whenever they hit the stage, the dancers know it’s time to get a partner and kick up their heels! The Sybs, as they're affectionately called, have been making music together for more years than any of them care to remember! They play a mix of traditional Quebecois, Celtic, Appalachian, Klezmer and modern music, including tunes composed by the band members. Their music ranges from high-energy reels and breakdowns to flowing jigs and beautiful waltzes. The Sybs are: Rich Sobel (fiddle and peds), Claire McCague (recorder, saxophones), Leith Davis (piano) and Rob MacGregor (mandolin). Sherry Nevins is a promoter of contradancing and a popular and in-demand contradance caller from Seattle.” “…Come experience the joyous sounds and foot-stomping rhythms of Podorythmie at Festival du Bois 2023! Hailing from the U.S., France, and Canada, this musical group will bring the spirit of French Canadian music and dance to life. Join them on Friday, Mar. 24 from 7-8pm on the Main Stage with Devon and Louis Leger, catch them on Saturday, Mar. 25 from 3-330pm in the Children's Tent, or on Sunday, Mar 26 from 1-130pm at Mackin House. With fiddle, accordion, songs, hard shoe step dancing, and even crankie (moving panorama) shows, Podorythmie's performances are sure to be a unique and unforgettable experience. https://prairiewolfe.com/ http://www.podorythmie.com/“ To subscribe someone to this list, please ask them to email their full name to this email address ([email protected]). To unsubscribe, please reply with subject line “unsubscribe”

???????????????????????????????? Chehalis Contra Dance Camp 2023 Yea or Nay? Your input is needed. Survey Deadline extended till Sunday, February 19th. Answer our quick, ONE question survey! https://forms.gle/9fofip1WgMKZ6KTH7 Chehalis Contra Dance Camp 2023 September 22,23,24 Odd Fellows Hall: 1443 West 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC Approximately $190.00 Canadian Bands KGB and Stringrays Callers Wendy Graham and Lisa Greenleaf Dancing is from Friday evening until noon on Sunday, featuring our usual workshops, jams and concerts. As this is an urban dance camp all participants will have the opportunity to plan their own accommodations and meals. The Oddfellows Hall is in the heart of Vancouver, with good public transportation and interesting places to eat. Although there is limited billeting with local dancers there is a wide range of hotel and Airbnb choices. Appropriate COVID protocols will be in place (currently dancers must be vaccinated and masked for Vancouver dances). Your Chehalis Committee: Cecelia Holcapek, Janet Rozanski, Barb Selvage, Jane Srivastava, Cindy Taylor

reminder - VCD dance Sat. Feb. 18 Experience contra love ?? with Vancouver's newest contradance band, Ground Effect: Prairie Wolfe (fiddle, percussion) Claire McCague (sax, recorder, triangle) + special friends Leith Davis (piano) and Chika Buston (guitar). Ground Effect plays perennial favourites and new originals for a night that will send you head over heels into contra bliss. Vancouver’s dynamic, ace caller, Maureen Collier shoots the arrow! St James Community Hall: 3214 West 10th Avenue (at Trutch) 7:30-10:30, Orientation session 7:15 Upcoming dances (all Saturdays): March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17 (Elgin). Bring soft soled shoes and a water bottle. Masks are mandatory while dancing, and please don't attend if you are symptomatic. Please bring your friends! Due to the still-changing COVID situation, and consequent changing BC Health regulations, please check for current information via: [1] further email announcements [2] https://www.facebook.com/groups/159845347401603 [3] website https://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry/ *English Country dancers – Feb. 26 dance at Cambrian Hall – note new start time, from 2:30 to 4:30 To subscribe someone to this list, please ask them to email their full name to this email address ([email protected]). To unsubscribe, please reply with subject line “unsubscribe”

VCD Dance Saturday February 18 Experience contra love ?? with Vancouver's newest contradance band, Ground Effect: Prairie Wolfe (fiddle, percussion) Claire McCague (sax, recorder, triangle) + special friends Leith Davis (piano) and Chika Buston (guitar). Ground Effect plays perennial favourites and new originals for a night that will send you head over heels into contra bliss. Vancouver’s dynamic, ace caller, Maureen Collier shoots the arrow! St James Community Hall: 3214 West 10th Avenue (at Trutch) 7:30-10:30, Orientation session 7:15 Upcoming dances (all Saturdays): March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17 (Elgin). Bring soft soled shoes and a water bottle. Masks are mandatory while dancing, and please don't attend if you are symptomatic. Please bring your friends! Due to the still-changing COVID situation, and consequent changing BC Health regulations, please check for current information via: [1] further email announcements [2] https://www.facebook.com/groups/159845347401603 [3] website https://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry/ To subscribe someone to this list, please ask them to email their full name to this email address ([email protected]). To unsubscribe, please reply with subject line “unsubscribe”

reminder - VCD dance Sat. Jan. 21 Putting you back in the Contra groove, we welcome Vancouver 's sizzling Sybaritic String Band: Rich Sobel (fiddle), Leith Davis (piano), Claire McCague (sax and recorder), & Rob McGregor (mandolin). Their high energy music includes traditional, contemporary and original fiddle tunes with styles ranging from Celtic to Quebecois to Klezmer. Vancouver's own Bob Rentz orchestrates the fun! St James Community Hall 3214 West 10th Avenue (at Trutch) 7:30-10:30, Orientation session 7:15 Upcoming dances (all Saturdays): Feb. 18, Mar. 18, Apr. 15, May 20, Jun. 17 (Elgin). Please help us by bringing soft soled shoes and a water bottle. Masks are mandatory while dancing, and please don't attend if you are symptomatic. Please bring your friends! Due to the still-changing COVID situation, and consequent changing BC Health regulations, please check for current information via: [1] further email announcements [2] https://www.facebook.com/groups/159845347401603 [3] website https://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry/ [4] https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof [Note the removal of any vaccine requirement. With the recent COVID variants, vaccination has not been protecting against contracting COVID. The government link provided states first and foremost: “You don't need proof of vaccination to access businesses, events or services in B.C.”] To subscribe someone to this list, please ask them to email their full name to this email address ([email protected]). To unsubscribe, please reply with subject line “unsubscribe”

Next VCD Dance Saturday January 21 Putting you back in the Contra groove, we welcome Vancouver 's sizzling Sybaritic String Band: Rich Sobel (fiddle), Leith Davis (piano), Claire McCague (sax and recorder), & Rob McGregor (mandolin). Their high energy music includes traditional, contemporary and original fiddle tunes with styles ranging from Celtic to Quebecoise to Klezmer. Vancouver's own Bob Rentz orchestrates the fun! St James Community Hall 3214 West 10th Avenue (at Trutch) 7:30-10:30, Orientation session 7:15 Upcoming dances (all Saturdays): Feb. 18, Mar. 18, Apr. 15, May 20, Jun. 17. Please help us by bringing soft soled shoes and a water bottle. Masks are mandatory while dancing, and please don't attend if you are symptomatic. Please bring your friends! Due to the still-changing COVID situation, and consequent changing BC Health regulations, please check for current information via: [1] further email announcements [2] https://www.facebook.com/groups/159845347401603 [3] website https://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry/ [4] https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof [Note the removal of any vaccine requirement. With the recent COVID variants, vaccination has not been protecting against contracting COVID. The government link provided states first and foremost: “You don't need proof of vaccination to access businesses, events or services in B.C.”] To subscribe someone to this list, please ask them to email their full name to this email address ([email protected]). To unsubscribe, please reply with subject line “unsubscribe”

Next VCD Dance Saturday December 17; masks required Music: Vancouver's ultra-popular and perennial band, No Mean Feat with Susan Stewart, Robert MacNevin, Mike Gix, & Don Davidson Caller: Maureen Collier contributes her exhilarating taste in dances! St James Community Hall 2314 West 10th Avenue (at Trutch) 7:30-10:30, Orientation session 7:15 Come on out and bring all your friends for this fun evening, with caroling at the break! Tis the season... Please bring treats to share. Festive attire encouraged. Next month’s dance Sat. Jan 21 and 3rd Saturdays January-June in 2023. Please help us by bringing soft soled shoes and a water bottle. Masks are mandatory while dancing, and please don't attend if you are symptomatic. Due to the still-changing COVID situation, and consequent changing BC Health regulations, please check for current information via: [1] further email announcements [2] https://www.facebook.com/groups/159845347401603 [3] website https://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry/ [4] https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof [Note the removal of any vaccine requirement.With the recent COVID variants, vaccination has not been protecting against contracting COVID. The government link provided states first and foremost: You don't need proof of vaccination to access businesses, events or services in B.C.] LOST AND FOUND: “Did anyone pick up a lightweight black cotton jersey cardigan at the dance November 19th? It has an H&M label and buttonless waterfall front. Would love to have it back!” Kkeeferdann@... To subscribe someone to this list, please ask them to email their full name to this email address ([email protected]). To unsubscribe, please reply with subject line “unsubscribe”

Next VCD Dance Saturday December 17 Music: Vancouver's ultra-popular and perennial band, No Mean Feat with Susan Stewart, Robert MacNevin, Mike Gix, & Don Davidson Caller: Maureen Collier contributes her exhilarating taste in dances! St James Community Hall 2314 West 10th Avenue (at Trutch) 7:30-10:30, Orientation session 7:15 Come on out and bring all your friends for this fun evening, with caroling at the break! Tis the season... Please bring treats to share. Festive attire encouraged. Next month’s dance Sat. Jan 21 and 3rd Saturdays January-June in 2023. Please help us by bringing soft soled shoes and a water bottle. Masks are mandatory while dancing, and please don't attend if you are symptomatic. Due to the still-changing COVID situation, and consequent changing BC Health regulations, please check for current information via: [1] further email announcements [2] https://www.facebook.com/groups/159845347401603 [3] website https://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry/ [4] https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof LOST AND FOUND: “Did anyone pick up a lightweight black cotton jersey cardigan at the dance November 19th? It has an H&M label and buttonless waterfall front. Would love to have it back!” Kkeeferdann@... To subscribe someone to this list, please ask them to email their full name to this email address ([email protected]). To unsubscribe, please reply with subject line “unsubscribe”

reminder - VCD dance Sat. Nov. 19 * nb – This dance is a mask-and-vaccination event * Come dance and bring your friends! Saturday November 19th with Vancouver's own Concordance featuring: Connie Balaz, Maureen Collier, Ken Hamer, Leith Davis, Eileen Sterns, and Athena McKown Callers: Bob Rentz & Heather Webster St James Community Hall 2314 West 10th Ave. (at Trutch) 7:30-10:30, Orientation session 7:15 Next month’s dance Sat. Dec. 17, and 3rd Saturdays January-June in 2023. Please help us by bringing soft soled shoes and a water bottle. We ask that all participants be fully COVID vaccinated. Masks are mandatory while dancing. Due to the still-changing COVID situation, and consequent changing BC Health regulations, please check for current information via: [1] further email announcements [2] https://www.facebook.com/groups/159845347401603 [3] website https://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry/ [4] https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof To subscribe someone to this list, please ask them to email their full name to this email address ([email protected]). To unsubscribe, please reply with subject line “unsubscribe”

Woo hoo, come dance Saturday November 19th with Vancouver's own Concordance featuring: Connie Balaz, Maureen Collier, Ken Hamer, Leith Davis, Eileen Sterns, and Athena McKown Callers: Bob Rentz & Heather Webster St James Community Hall 2314 West 10th Ave. (at Trutch) 7:30-10:30, Orientation session 7:15 Next month’s dance Sat. Dec. 17, and 3rd Saturdays January-June in 2023 . Please help us by bringing soft soled shoes and a water bottle. We ask that all participants be fully COVID vaccinated. Masks are mandatory while dancing. Due to the still-changing COVID situation, and consequent changing BC Health regulations, please check for current information via: [1] further email announcements [2] https://www.facebook.com/groups/159845347401603 [3] website https://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry/ [4] https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof To subscribe someone to this list, please ask them to email their full name to this email address ([email protected]). To unsubscribe, please reply with subject line “unsubscribe” ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Also, this COVID update from Bellingham: Contra Dance sponsored by Marlin and Virginia Prowell George Marshall Calling With “The Engine Room”: Noah Van Nordstrand, Alex Sturbaum, Kelsey Wells Sat. Nov. 12, 2022, 7:00-10:00pm - Intro Session Starts at 7:00 pm Fairhaven Middle School Gymnasium - a well ventilated dance space 110 Parkridge Road, Bellingham, WA COST : Sliding Scale $15 - $25 COVID POLICY FOR THIS DANCE Bring proof of vaccination and first series booster shots* Bring Picture ID Bring a well fitted N95/KN95 mask - NO ventilation piece on the mask All participants must show proof of being fully vaccinated (2 weeks past the date of their second dose of Pfizer or Moderna, or single dose of J&J), AND boosted when eligible. * Because vaccine immunity has been shown to wane over time, being “fully-vaccinated” means “had every dose qualified for” (all those who had their 2nd dose of a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least 5 months ago; and those who received a single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least 2 months ago. WE ARE REQUIRING FIRST BOOSTERS for all who are eligible; NEW BIVALENT boosters are strongly recommended (but not required). Help keep yourself, and all ages of our community as safe as possible and do your part to help contain the spread of COVID. Thank you! WHAT TO BRING: Proof of Vaccination and Booster(s) Picture ID N95/KN95 Well Fitted Mask (no ventilation piece) Soft Soled Shoes for dancing, No Street Shoes Please Water Bottle Please Wear No Fragrances Most of all — Bring Your Happy Feet and Souls! INFORMATION : virginia@... https://januscom.com/november-dance/

special Contra Dance in Bellingham Sponsored by Marlin and Virginia Prowell George Marshall Calling With “The Engine Room”: Noah Van Nordstrand, Alex Sturbaum, Kelsey Wells Fiddle, Guitar, Banjo, Foot Percussion Saturday November 12, 2022 Fairhaven Middle School Gymnasium - a well ventilated dance space 110 Parkridge Road, Bellingham, WA COST : Sliding Scale $15 - $25 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Intro Session Starts at 7:00 pm COVID POLICY FOR THIS DANCE Bring proof of vaccination and first series booster shots* Bring Picture ID Bring a well fitted N95/KN95 mask - NO ventilation piece on the mask All participants must show proof of being fully vaccinated (2 weeks past the date of their second dose of Pfizer or Moderna, or single dose of J&J), AND boosted when eligible. * Because vaccine immunity has been shown to wane over time, being “fully-vaccinated” means “had every dose qualified for” (all those who had their 2nd dose of a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least 5 months ago; and those who received a single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least 2 months ago. WE ARE REQUIRING FIRST BOOSTERS for all who are eligible; NEW BIVALENT boosters are strongly recommended (but not required). Help keep yourself, and all ages of our community as safe as possible and do your part to help contain the spread of COVID. Thank you! WHAT TO BRING: Proof of Vaccination and Booster(s) Picture ID N95/KN95 Well Fitted Mask (no ventilation piece) Soft Soled Shoes for dancing, No Street Shoes Please Water Bottle Please Wear No Fragrances Most of all — Bring Your Happy Feet and Souls! INFORMATION : virginia@... https://januscom.com/november-dance/ Next Vancouver dances Nov. 19 and Dec. 17 – see website schedule for details: http://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry/current_schedule.html To subscribe someone to this list, please ask them to email their full name to this email address ([email protected]). To unsubscribe, please reply with subject line “unsubscribe”

Hello dancers! Please attend Vancouver Country Dance’s AGM & regular meeting 7:00pm Thursday Oct. 27, by Zoom. Everyone is welcome, and the decisions made will guide the course of our contradancing. We need your input and support! For agenda and related documents, contact Jane at janejs@.... For the Zoom meeting link, please reply to this email. Hope to see you soon – online, and on the dance-floor (Nov. 19 & Dec. 17). See website schedule for further details: https://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry/ To subscribe someone to this list, please ask them to email their full name to this email address ([email protected]). To unsubscribe, please reply with subject line “unsubscribe”

Vancouver Contra Dance: Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 St. James Community Hall 2314 West 10th Ave. (at Trutch) 7:30-10:30 Orientation session 7:15 Bob Rentz calls for Tempest Teapot: Russell Shumsky, Michael Burnyeat, & Bud Kurz Our sound man, Victor Smith, has COVID, and back-up Nellie Korn in not available. If you know of a possible sound operator, please reply to this email. Next dances Nov. 19 and Dec. 17 – see website schedule for details: http://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry/current_schedule.html Please help us by bringing soft soled shoes and a water bottle. We ask that all participants be fully COVID vaccinated. Masks are mandatory while dancing. Due to the still-changing COVID situation, and consequent changing BC Health regulations, please check for current information via: [1] further email announcements [2] website https://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry/ [3] https://www.facebook.com/groups/159845347401603 [4] https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof To subscribe someone to this list, please ask them to email their full name to this email address ([email protected]). To unsubscribe, please reply with subject line “unsubscribe”

Vancouver Contra Dance: Saturday, September 17, 2022 St. James Community Hall 214 W 10th Ave (at Trutch) 7:30-10:30 Orientation session 7:15 Ground Effect, Vancouver's newest contradance band, is very excited to kick off the VCD fall dance series with perennial favourites and new originals to a night that will lift you off your feet. Vancouver’s dynamic, ace caller, Maureen Collier strikes the spark! Musicians: Prairie Wolfe, Claire McCague, and special guests Leith Davis and Scott Alpen For this dance only: new dancers receive half off admission at the door. All others :$20 Help spread the joy. Bring a newcomer to dance! Please help us by bringing soft soled shoes and a water bottle. Next dances Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17 – see website schedule for details: http://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry/current_schedule.html We ask that all participants be fully COVID vaccinated. Masks are mandatory while dancing. Due to the still-changing COVID situation, and consequent changing BC Health regulations, please check for current information via: [1] further email announcements [2] website https://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry/ [3] https://www.facebook.com/groups/159845347401603 [4] https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof To subscribe someone to this list, please ask them to email their full name to this email address ([email protected]). To unsubscribe, please reply with subject line “unsubscribe”

Musician and organizer Prairie Wolfe is hosting a free outdoor contradance 2:30-5:00 (dancing starts at 3:00) Saturday August 20th at Burnaby Central Park Lower Pond (postponed if raining). Maureen Collier calling, open band – interested musicians please contact Prairie, as noted in her facebook event. Please come out to enjoy and support this special summer dance! For last-minute changes, map, parking, transit, COVID, timing, etc. please see Facebook post: https://fb.me/e/eqkWle74r Full details (if you don’t use Facebook): Come connect with other dancers and musicians at this first-of-its-kind (in the Lower Mainland) FREE outdoor contra dance! All level of dancers are welcome to swing to the music of a community open band. Also featuring the debut of a Cape Breton Inverness dance set! Hope to see you there! Saturday, August 20 @ 230pm-5pm (dancing starts at 3pm) @ Central Park (Burnaby, BC) - Lower (south) Pond / next to Central Park Pitch & Putt Cost: Free Dance Caller: Maureen Collier Music by amplified open band (musicians can msg me or email prairiewolfe@... for more details) **As we will be dancing on grass, please wear comfortable shoes and clothes. Bathrooms are available nearby. ***In case of rain, this event will be postponed.*** Transit: exit Patterson Skytrain Station (Expo Line), walk 15 mins southwest (see map in Discussions). Driving: This park is easily accessible from Vancouver and is bordered by Kingsway, Boundary Rd, Imperial Street, and Patterson Avenue. Parking: The Imperial/Pitch and Putt parking lot is accessible from Imperial Street (south border of Central Park) and is closest to the dance location. Overflow street parking is available on the south side of Imperial Street along Mandy Ave, or Dubois St. If parking at the Boundary Road/Central Park Pool parking lot, take the gravel trail at the south end of the lot and follow it southeast to the Lower Pond area. COVID-safety: Please do not attend if you have recently tested positive for COVID-19 or are experiencing flu/cold/COVID-like symptoms. Dancers may also choose to wear a mask as they prefer. Don't forget to bring: - Chair - shade/hat - sunscreen - water bottle - blanket - music stand (if applicable) What is a Contra Dance? Similar to square dancing, contra dancing is a social dance that is popular around North America. Lines of couples perform simple footwork patterns, walking steps, and twirls to a live band playing Celtic, French Canadian, and American music. A dance caller calls out the pattern of the dance for the dancers to follow, so each dance is new and fun. *This event is inspired by the Seattle Green Lake Open Band Contra Dance.

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Celebrate the return of summer at one of our favorite events! Bring your family and friends to this historic and perpetually fun dance. Saturday, June 18th at Elgin Hall, 14250 Crescent Road in south Surrey Doors open: 5:30/6:00 Table set-up: 6:00 Potluck: as soon as tables are set up – about 6:15 Dance: 7:30 - 10:30 Admission: dance=$15 (children free); potluck=free Band: Teapot Tempest (Michael Burnyeat–fiddle, Bud Kurz–guitar, Russell Shumsky–marimba) Callers: Bob Rentz and Maureen Collier We ask that all participants be fully COVID vaccinated. Masks are recommended when possible at the potluck, and mandatory while dancing. Due to the still-changing COVID situation, and consequent changing BC Health regulations, please check for current information via: [1] further email announcements / website https://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry/ (we are working on bringing our website up to date) [2] https://www.facebook.com/groups/159845347401603 [3] https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof Monthly contradancing in Vancouver Country Dance will hopefully resume with more advance notice after the summer, tentatively starting October at St. James Hall on 3rd Saturdays. Chehalis 2022 is cancelled; but save the dates for Sep. 22-24, 2023.

"Masks are recommended when possible at the potluck, and mandatory while dancing." Here’s the full announcement with amendment included: Celebrate the return of summer with old and new friends at one of our favorite events! Bring your family and friends to this historic and perpetually fun dance. Everyone welcome! Saturday, June 18th at Elgin Hall, 14250 Crescent Road in south Surrey Doors open: 6:00 Table set-up: 6:00 Potluck: as soon as tables are set up – about 6:15 Dance: 7:30 - 10:30 Admission: dance=$15 (children free); potluck=free Band: Teapot Tempest (Michael Burnyeat–fiddle, Bud Kurz–guitar, Russell Shumsky–marimba) Callers: Bob Rentz and Maureen Collier Masks are recommended when possible at the potluck, and mandatory while dancing. Due to the still-changing COVID situation, and consequent changing BC Health regulations, please check for current information via: [1] further email announcements / website https://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry/ [2] https://www.facebook.com/groups/159845347401603 [3] https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof Monthly contradancing in Vancouver will hopefully resume with more advance notice after the summer. However, tentatively starting September at St. James Hall, the Sybaritic String Band series will play on 1st Saturdays, and Vancouver Contra Dance on 3rd Saturdays. Chehalis 2022 is cancelled; but save the dates for Sep. 22-24, 2023.

Celebrate the return of summer with old and new friends at one of our favorite events! Bring your family and friends to this historic and perpetually fun dance. Everyone welcome! Saturday, June 18th at Elgin Hall, 14250 Crescent Road in south Surrey Doors open: 6:00 Table set-up: 6:00 Potluck: as soon as tables are set up – about 6:15 Dance: 7:30 - 10:30 Admission: dance=$15 (children free); potluck=free Band: Teapot Tempest (Michael Burnyeat–fiddle, Bud Kurz–guitar, Russell Shumsky–marimba) Callers: Bob Rentz and Maureen Collier Vancouver Country Dance is not requiring masks at this time, but we do ask that all participants be fully COVID vaccinated. Due to the still-changing COVID situation, and consequent changing BC Health regulations, please check for current information via: [1] further email announcements / website https://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry/ [2] https://www.facebook.com/groups/159845347401603 [3] https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof Monthly contradancing in Vancouver will hopefully resume with more advance notice after the summer. However, tentatively starting September at St. James Hall, the Sybaritic String Band series will play on 1st Saturdays, and Vancouver Contra Dance on 3rd Saturdays. Chehalis 2022 is cancelled; but save the dates for Sep. 22-24, 2023. Look for (and like!) Vancouver Contra Dance! on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/159845347401603 Also, even though a Google search currently cannot find our website (we are working on it!), we do still exist at: https://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry/