Roger Murphy and Carol Beatty entering the ballroom at the April “Set the Night to Music Gala”
Rob Spade
New Cotillion members Roger Murphy and Carol Beatty attended the April 8 “Set the Night to Music Gala” in the Oakwood Ballroom and made their wedding engagement announcement on this very special evening. Congratulations to you both! This announcement made the pre-dance reception seem more than appropriate by giving the membership more reasons to enjoy the champagne!
The evening was tremendous. The VIP reception began with Chuck Morris playing the acoustic guitar with accompanying champagne and hors d’oeuvres. It was a great way to begin the evening. The chef, Liliana Rodriguez, and banquet staff did a splendid job on the elegant sit-down dinner. The Roasted Chicken and Wild Mushroom Crepes with Tomato Butter Sauce and the Moroccan Lamb Lollipop entrées were “to die for.” The music provided by Chuck-e-Baby and the Allstars featured modern arrangements of ballroom dance music. Did you know you can waltz to Van Morrison? Dancing started early, and the floor was busy all night. It was a very special evening to end another great season.
The Cotillion Dance Club membership presented selected servers with a quality award and gift for their awesome service. Elaine Pooni received the special “Cotillion Dance Club Appreciation Award.” This award is given to one banquet server who, in the opinion of the membership, provided the best, consistent, friendly and professional service over the entire season. Great job, Elaine!
One of our dance studio sponsors is Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Chandler. This is their second full season as a Cotillion Dance Club sponsor. We appreciate their continued services to the club. Fred Astaire Dance Studio provided group lessons all season. Over the course of the season, these two-hour lessons covered East Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, Tango and Cha Cha instruction. All residents of the Sun Lakes communities are welcome to attend these lessons. Please visit our website or contact us for more information about lesson availability, dates and other services.
The planning for the 2017-2018 season is already underway. New club membership is expected to continue to grow next season. Six events are being planned. Lots of information regarding next season will be published throughout the summer months. Look forward to the opening event on October 14.
First dance of next dance is on October 14, 2017. If you want to participate in the planning and preparations for next season’s events, please contact us soon. If you are interested in becoming a club member or attending a dance as a guest of the club, please call, text or email us. Lots more information is available to you on the website, including next season’s group dance lesson and event schedule.
Contact information: Phone or text the club at 602-529-6829. Visit our website at www.cotilliondanceclubaz.com.