by Lynda Kaufman
TCWDA Cruise
Let's see... We "wheeled" around in San Juan and looked
at all the shops and the beaches. In St. Maarten we rented a van and most of us
took off together to do our own site seeing. 
It was a wonderful adventure and
the view was magnificent. Our "pilot" and "co-pilot" got us lost (or so
they say) and we ended up in the parking lot of a nude beach and park. It took
us 15 minutes to get out of the parking lot (John V, at the wheel, was going
around and around and around) and we got several "shots" of tourists who
were attending the functions at this location (ask Chris and Cheryl for
pictures). We were laughing so hard - you can imagine what they thought of this
van of people going round and round and round.
We took a tour of St. Maarten and ended up at Blue
Beard's
Castle - absolutely beautiful. This is where you want to retire, folks.
We managed to dance every night and you can ask Ted who was
almost streaking one night on the ship because of "another wardrobe
malfunction".
All in all it was wonderful and we're planning 2006 as we speak. Come join us - it's a blast.
Note to our Prez...
This space is normally where our Chapter President, Ron
Crider, puts in his two-cents worth.
I don’t know how many of you know that he's a bit under the weather at the moment and recuperating from shoulder surgery. He and Beki are slowing down to take time for him to heal properly. Before you know it, they'll be back on the floor doing moves most of us wouldn't even attempt.
Please send them your warm wishes for a speedy return to the dance floor at cronbekic@charter.net
Ron, please get well soon. Beki don't kill yourself trying to do it all - we're here to help.
Love to you both from Fort Worth Chapter TCWDA
Chapter Christmas Party 7:00 on Saturday Dec. 17th
The Fort Worth Chapter has a Christmas party every year. We have this at Ron and Beki’s home @5813 Whitman Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76133. The dress is casual and comfy or Christmas and sparkly. This year will be no exception. The chapter will supply the BBQ from Cousins as the main course and soft drinks and all you need to bring is a dish based on your last name starting letter.
A – D....Vegetables
E – G....Desserts
H – M...Rolls, breads & condiments& more vegetables
N – S....Salads
T – Z...Dips, Chips
Note from your Prez…RON
The Cowboys Chapter with help from the E-Board will be hosting our Christmas Party on Tuesday December 13th @ 7:00. This is a formal affair so plan accordingly. There will be wonderful food and the cost is 10.00 per person and $15.00 for guests. I think you will need to send in your money early so they can have a head count as this is being catered. This will be a fairytale night so come and join us for a special time. See their article for more information on this event.
New
Years Eve Private Association Dance Party
The Holiday Inn North at Meacham Blvd. is where you will find
most of the FW Chapter spending New Years Eve. We have had several of these
special parties over the 15 years that the FW Chapter has been in existence and
they are always a success and the best time. The cost is $40.00 per person and
that includes the meal served after midnight by the hotel. Michael O’Brian
will be our DJ for the event. Send your check in to reserve your spot to TCWDA,
New Years Eve Dance, P.O. Box 167056, Irving, Texas 75016-7056. You can also
stay at the hotel for $59.00 a night, a special rate for TCWDA. See article in
this Newsletter for more information.
Horseman Club FRIDAY NIGHT: No cover until 8:00
Saturday Night…no cover all night and our own music from
7:00 until 8:30. What a great deal. Come on out and join us for a fun night of
social dancing!!!
* Indicates Horseman may not be available because of $10.00 cover
for a band.
See you on the dance floor.
Check with Horseman or member to verify cover before going to club.
Lynda
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