Sunday, May 16, 2010
Contra Dance
Contra Dance
Contra dancing is similar to square dancing, but at the end of an evening of Contra dancing, it is likely to change "partmers" several times if preferred. Live music,and you don't need a partner; line up in two lines facing each other and "couple up" with the one across as you move down the line.
Aug. 21, 2010 7:00 - 10:30 (7:00 - beginner's workshop, dancing from 7:30 - 10:30)
Lively traditional music by "Jump at the Sun" with calling by Mike Cottle. No experience or partner needed, all dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. General Admission $7, Students $5, Youth $3. More information at www.wasatchcontras.org/.
Venue:Ladies' Literary Club
Address:850 East South Temple
City:Salt Lake City
State:UT
Zip Code:84102
Contra dancing is similar to square dancing, but at the end of an evening of Contra dancing, it is likely to change "partmers" several times if preferred. Live music,and you don't need a partner; line up in two lines facing each other and "couple up" with the one across as you move down the line.
Aug. 21, 2010 7:00 - 10:30 (7:00 - beginner's workshop, dancing from 7:30 - 10:30)
Lively traditional music by "Jump at the Sun" with calling by Mike Cottle. No experience or partner needed, all dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. General Admission $7, Students $5, Youth $3. More information at www.wasatchcontras.org/.
Venue:Ladies' Literary Club
Address:850 East South Temple
City:Salt Lake City
State:UT
Zip Code:84102
Saturday, May 15, 2010
On taking a writing class - Vibrant Nation
Our County Aging Serviceshas Silver Pen Awards each year. I submitted an "I Believe" essay entitled, "You are Never too Old to Learn" which was broadcast on KUER – University of Utah’s radio station. I submitted another one for Aging Gracefully in the Twenty First Century – "Sixty is now the New Middle Age." It was a winner in the respect that everyone who submitted an essay was a winner. Received a beneficial critique. Check your Community Colleges for a writing center for the public. Our Community College offers free writing assistance and workshops, some charge a nominal fee… They have workshops for this year’s essay – "Then and Now."
Thursday, May 6, 2010
"Dine, Shop, Float, Honky Tonk" - Alamo to Texas Capitol, Salt Lick BBQ...
Where do I start? I have so much going through my head. Today is May 5th, Cinco De Maya Day… My daughter is having a luncheon at her work in celebration of the occasion.
I was in Texas - "Hill Country" last month visiting my two brothers and their wives. Arrived in San Antonio and was met by my youngest brother and wife. Our condo was in Brunsfeld next to the Gruene pronounced Green Historic District. It has the oldest dance hall in Texas where many country stars have preformed. Went to Clear Springs for catfish!
On our way to Wemberly, longhorn cattle are grazing by the road. The road winds thru the green country side - flowers such as Texas bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush, trees and gates to ranches on the sides of the road.. Metal sculptures of knights in armor...
Off to the Alamo in San Antonio which was smaller than I expected, toured the King Williams historic district with their Victorian homes. Finally the Mercado - open market with pottery, Mexican ponchos, dresses, Mexican food… Love their “suns made out of pottery.” My sister-in-law and I would look at all the wonderful things and say, “They do not fit in my suitcase.” (We both flew Southwest, and they do not charge for “normal baggage” like $25 for the first bag..)
Fredericksburg - German influence with quaint shops and dining. Drove around and looked at the homes, checked out the antique shops and restaurants, and had lunch with different sausages such as bratwurst.
Off to the Alamo in San Antonio which was smaller than I expected, toured the King Williams historic district with their Victorian homes. Finally the Mercado - open market with pottery, Mexican ponchos, dresses, Mexican food… Love their “suns made out of pottery.” My sister-in-law and I would look at all the wonderful things and say, “They do not fit in my suitcase.” (We both flew Southwest, and they do not charge for “normal baggage” like $25 for the first bag..)
Fredericksburg - German influence with quaint shops and dining. Drove around and looked at the homes, checked out the antique shops and restaurants, and had lunch with different sausages such as bratwurst.
When I go to a new place, I take the streetcar or bus to tour the area to get an idea of what is available. If I had more time, can go back and spend more time. San Antonio has street cars - $4 for Seniors, stopping at the historic District where we disembarked and strolled by the various Victorian houses and walked by the river on the back side of the “mansions“…We went to the Mercado and walked through the different shops and returned back to the Alamo near our parking garage. Very convenient!
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