Big things are happening with the Bluebonnets . . .

Why don’t you join in the fun?

  

October 29 and 30 (the last Friday and Saturday of this month) is the HSRDC’s annual Hoedown, and it looks like it is shaping up as a great time to get together with fellow Bluebonnet Squares’ members.  In the past, this weekend has been very enjoyable, and this year should be just as much fun.  It is a time to get out of town - but not a long drive – just to Galveston and to Moody Gardens, where most of the activities will take place.

If you go early on Friday, you will have the afternoon to visit the shops on the Strand in Galveston, plus, the weather is pleasant this time of year.  It is off-season for the motels/hotels so the rates are cheaper.  Who knows, if you call today and say you are a square dancer you might still get a discounted price.  Most of the club members are staying at the Inn at the Water Park.  Telephone number is 866-539-0036.

 

Plans for the weekend

The Bluebonnets and the Hey Lollies are going to bring snacks for the After Party on Friday night.  The Bluebonnets are bringing “sweets” and the Hey Lollies are bringing “salty” snacks.  Please bring your food (minimum of 3 – 4 dozen of whatever you choose) to the restaurant adjacent to the Inn at the Water Park between 4:00 and 4:30 p.m.  There is a freezer, refrigerator, and microwave for our use.  If you cannot bring the food between 4:00 and 4:30p.m., then please bring it with you to the after party.  We are planning for about 150 - 200 people.  If you want to bring a sweet and a salty snack, that is fine, also.  This time frame gives us time to drop off the snack and then go to dinner with the group.  PLEASE  BRING  SNACK IN  THROW  AWAY  CONTAINERS, BRING  SERVING  UTENSIL  IF NEEDED & BRING  EXTENSION  CORDS  FOR ANY HEATED DISHES. 

Bob & I will bring the paper goods.

Bill and Elaine Harbour are going to select a place for us to eat dinner as a group Friday evening.  Time and location will be announced before we go.  We will have plenty of time to eat and return to our rooms to change clothes and get ready to go square dancing.

Friday night, the rounds begin at 7:00 p.m. and square dancing begins at 7:30 p.m.  The callers will be from the Houston Callers Association.  Probably it will be Mainstream with announced Plus squares. 

The After Party begins immediately following the dance at 10:30 p.m.  There will be plenty of seating inside and outside on the deck.  The Bluebonnets always enjoys this time to just relax and visit with each other.  (You can change clothes if you wish before you come but hurry.)

On Saturday morning, you can dance any level you wish.  Line dancing, Rounds, Intro to Advanced, Mainstream and Plus will be offered beginning at 9:00 a.m.  During the lunch break, Wayne Morvent will lead Dance By Definition which is Plus but from all positions.  There will be a style show at 12:30p.m.

Saturday evening dancing will begin with exhibitions at 6:30p.m. and Jerry Story will be calling the dance.

There will be an After Party following Saturday night’s dance in the same location as Friday night’s party only we DO NOT have to take a single thing.  All of the other HSRDC clubs will furnish the snacks for this party.

Please pick up that phone, call and make your motel reservations today.

Please sign the sheet Monday night so we will know what you plan to bring for a snack on Friday night.

Hope to see you in Galveston for a great time with fellow Bluebonnets and other square dancers.

PS:  While you are sitting out a tip, will be a convenient time to get know your fellow square dancers.