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fred hockenberry memorial/tribute dance - 7/23/21

Organized by Dan Grimes and Peggy Nicodemus, six squares plus of Promenaders, Gad-Abouts, and other visitors and guests got together in the Fit Room in Hagerstown to pay tribute to the late Fred Hockenberry.  Donations of over $1,000 from the dance were given to the hospice that took care of Fred in his final days.

JULY 21ST PEN MAR DEMONSTRATION
On Wednesday July 21st, Club Co-President Bob Lawn and Caller Dan Grimes led a contingent of Gad-Abouts up to beautiful Pen Mar Park on the border between MD and PA.  The square dance demonstration was for members of the Hagerstown Senior Center who were there on an outing.  Several of the senior center members participated in the demonstration.  The picture above the video is the majestic view from MD down to the PA side of the mountain.  Of course "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever".

7/10/21 CLUB SQUARE DANCE VIDEO

Five squares of members and visitors danced to the calls of Guest Caller Bob Engle and the Rounds of Butch Bloxom and Roberta Bloxom at the third square dance of the Summer season.

6/26/21 CLUB SQUARE DANCE

Five squares of members and visitors danced to the calls of Club Caller Art LaVigne and the Rounds of Butch Bloxom and Roberta Bloxom at the second square dance of the Summer season. ​

6/12/21 welcome back DANCE

After 1 plus years the Gad-Abouts returned to regular club square dancing with 5 squares including visitors.  It was great to see all of the club members and visitors once again in a normal square dance venue.

2/29/20 5th saturday chocolate DANCE
Nine squares of chocoholic Gad-Abouts and visitors danced to Guest Caller Tom Miller and feasted on the vast array of delectable chocolate delights at the 5th Saturday Chocolate Dance on leap year February 29th.

2/22/20 mardi gras DANCE
The Mardi Gras festivities came to Hagerstown on Saturday night February 22nd at the Gad-Abouts Mardi Gras Dance.  The picture on the right shows club members and visitors wearing their Mardi Gras beads.

2/8/20 valentines day DANCE
Amor and Eros made guests appearances at the Gad-Abouts Valentines Day Dance on Saturday February 8th.

1/25/20 BROKEN RESOLUTIONS DANCE

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It was "Broken Resolutions" night at the Gad-Abouts dance on Saturday January 25th.  Pictured on the right in the white top and blue skirt is Amy LaVigne who boldly announced her broken resolution by wearing the opened and empty candy wrappers on her skirt.  On the other hand, pictured on the right side are Bonnie & Jerry Pollock, who boldly announced their unbroken resolution by wearing the workout outfits that they exercise in daily.

1/11/20 get your kicks on route 66 dance
On Saturday January 11th, the Gad-Abouts welcomed a square of WASCA representatives to its WASCA themed "Get Your Kicks On Route 66" dance.

1/6/20 PA STATE AGricultural Farm show COMPETITION
On Monday January 6th, the Gad-Abouts traveled up I-81 to the Penn​sylvania State Agricultural Farm Show in Harrisburg.  They competed against 58 other clubs from all over the area.  The video above shows the Gads as they parade into the arena.  The bottom video shows the club performing in one of the three competition dances

12/31/19 new years eve dance
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Many Gad-Abouts attended the New Years Eve dance in Charles Town WVA.  The dance was sponsored by the Panhandlers and Riverboat Ramblers clubs.  The three callers were Mike McIntyre, Art LaVigne, and Rich Steadman.  The attendees also had a New Years Day breakfast after the event.