Author: Bob Meehan

To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak!

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Starlighters Gazette
A Bi-Monthly Newsletter

Volume 5, Issue 6

November 2011

Starlighters Return to the Foxfire for 2011
Winter Holiday Formal

Get in the mood for the upcoming holiday season by attending the premier Starlighter event of the year, our last dance of 2011! The Starlighters Dance Club will return to the Foxfire on Saturday, November 19, 2011 to hold its annual Winter Formal. Members have always given their heartiest approval of the Foxfire, Anaheim Hills, as a very special venue. So, naturally, we wanted to return to the Foxfire with its festive ambience, spacious dance floor, scrumptious hors d’oeuvres, and a gourmet meal, beautifully served. We will dance to the music and rhythms of the one and only Street Corner Symphony band. Dinner’s first course is a Caesar salad. The main course features a choice of Grilled Filet Mignon or Shrimp Provencal. Twice baked potatoes and mixed vegetables accompany the entrée. The final course will be a tantalizing special Strawberry Shortcake dessert prepared by Chef Alex. You may bring your own select wine for a minor $10 corkage fee, The cost will be $125.00 per couple. Please make your reservations as early as possible after receiving your invitation. The Board and the Foxfire, need you to confirm your reservation not later than the Saturday preceding the dance-by November 12th. So put a fresh press on those evening gowns and tuxedos, polish up your dancing shoes, come out in a fun holiday spirit and dance the night away. And Remember: God respects you when you work, but he loves you when you dance. (Old Irish saying) So C’Mon, Join the fun!!!

Bob Meehan: Writer/Editor. Final Approval: Adrienne Meehan

2012 Starlighter Board
Elections in November

The 2012 Starlighter Board will be voted into office at November formal dance
The Starlighter members attending the November Winter Formal dance will have the opportunity and responsibility of voting for the 2012 Starlighter Board of Directors. Current President, Bob and Adrienne Meehan, will present the slate of candidates selected by the Nominating Committee to the general membership at the dance.
The 2012 Slate of Nominees Are:
Cliff and Jan Thompson President
Marilyn & Don Bailey 1st VP-Venues
Paul and Jan Morin 2nd VP-Bands
Leon & Marcia Brander Treasurer
Paul & Sue Liles Secretary
Ivan and Barbara Bishop Membership
Ed & Mikelle Watson Hospitality & Greeting
Millie & Bob Kegel Friendship
Bob and Adrienne Meehan Parliamentarian
Members attending the Winter Formal will vote to accept these nominees to serve on the board for a one year term that will begin on February 1, 2012.

Without government there is chaos. With too much government there is no liberty!!

Prevail
We Must
We Will

Dancing faces you towards Heaven, whichever direction you turn.

Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.

Dance is your pulse, your heartbeat, your breathing. It’s the rhythm of your life.
It’s the expression in time and movement, in happiness, joy, sadness and envy.

The 2011 Dance Season Is Coming to a Close ! 2012 Beckons!!

Here’s Where We Danced in 2011. And Here’s to a Terrific 2012 Dance Year!

Date	Theme	Venue	Band
January 15	Winter Casual	Phoenix Club	Jon Destry
March 19	Semi-Formal	Yorba Linda Country Club	Nick Peper’s MPG Band
May 21	Spring Formal	Foxfire	Street Corner Symphony
July 16	Summer Casual	Mile Square	Phil Anthony
September 17	Fall Semi-Formal	Foxfire	Nick Peper’s MPG Band
November 19	Winter Formal	Foxfire	Street Corner Symphony

Another Starlighter Success at Foxfire

Sarlighters lit up the Foxfire with an enthusiastic crowd of 33 member couples and 2 guest couples at the Fall Semi-Formal. Guests were AJ and Laura Saam, and Hans and Kirstin Thedens. Welcome guests, come again! Hors d'oeurves and no-host bar created a convivial social happening. Either entrée, the Florentine Chicken or the Shrimp Provencal received excellent reviews, while the Crème Brule cheesecake dessert energized the dancers, moving to the eclectic rhythms of Nick Peper’s MPG band. Visit the Club’s website to see Paul Liles’ expert photography of the evenings fun.

Kegel’s Korner

What a thrill! Being married in Las Vegas on 11-11-11 after the Marine Corps Ball. Fred Acosta in full dress uniform and Mary Coté in her beautiful gown will be married on a date not to be forgotten. Couldn’t happen to a nicer couple, so congratulations to two winners… On this happy note Ed and Mikelle Watson’s daughter Bonnie got married on September 10, 2011. Remember Dad, your gaining a son-in-law… Dale and Judy Edwards will have been on a cruise from Quebec up the St. Lawence along the New England coast to New York City.
I want to thank you lovely Starlighters for your kind thoughts.. Helping me in getting better. Millie

Visit Your Club On-line at: www.thestarlighters.org. Club info, photos and lots more! Not only tell, but also show your friends what a great time we have at our events. Use our website to introduce them to Starlighters and invite them to attend with you as your guest!

We dance for laughter,
We dance for tears,
We dance for madness,
We dance for fears,
We dance for hopes,
We dance for screams,
We are the Starlighters,
We create the dreams.

May you have
The gift of Thanksgiving
Which is sharing;
The gladness of Christmas, which is Hope;
The Spirit of Christmas,
Which is Peace;
The Heart of Christmas,
Which is Love.

Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveler back to his own fireside and quiet home! - Charles Dickens