March 2018 Newsletter
St. Patrick's Day
Did you know? St. Patrick's Day or the Feast of Saint Patrick is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost Patron Saint of Ireland.
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VBSC General Membership Meeting
The General Membership Meeting will be held on Monday, March 5th at Malibu Elementary School. The meeting starts at 7pm and is held in the school cafeteria.

All members are encouraged to attend.   
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New or Returning Members
Martha Heirtzler
Paul Heirtzler
Gary Peterson
Kathryn Peterson
Zerita Thompson-Gathers
William Hudson
Pang Luong
March Birthdays
3 /01 Anne Bennett
3/03 Wanda Suttle
3/03 Susan H. Williams
3/06 Hilary Simon
3/08 Karen Morris
3/08 Brenda Reeve
3/09 Lorraine Bisese
3/12 Larry Maynard
3/14 Shatzi Rafter
3/15 Tom House
3/17 Martha J. Thereault
3/19 Steve Burich
3/19 Maria J. Huggard
3/20 Debra Janezeck
3/21 Roxanne Dilday
3/21 Don Jackson
3/22 Tana Jordan
3/27 Robert Verser
3/28 Larry K. Black
3/31 Frank D. Tehel
3/31 Steva Williams
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March Dance Instruction
There will be no dance instruction on March 14 due to the Pot Luck Dinner.
St. Patrick's Day Pot Luck at our
Mix and Mingle
Hey guys, just want to let you know what's coming up for our next Special Event. We're going to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by sharing some delicious side dishes and desserts from all you talented Chefs out there. The Club will provide the chicken to go along with what you bring.

We're going to try something different this time. We're asking the members whose last names begin with A through L to bring a side dish and M through Z to bring a dessert . We're hoping by using this method we will have more of a variety of foods and not tons of desserts.

The date for this event is Wednesday, March 14. If you have any suggestions you would like to share with me, please feel free to do so.

I want to also take this opportunity to thank all the people that jump in and help me each time we have an event. It wouldn't go so smoothly without all your help.

Gerry Creech
Special Event Chairman
March Dance Calendar
Announcing The EMBERS in Concert!
The EMBERS
SOLD OUT

See you at the Dance!
Shagger's At Heart 2018 - The Virginia Beach Shag Club had a large turnout to this event this year. It was a great time and thanks go out to Donna House and Debbie Liverman who Chaired the event and to all of the volunteers that worked so hard to make it a continuing success! Remember - Mark your calendars for Shaggers @ Heart 2019 on February 1-2-3, 2019. Registration starts on November 1st at www.boogieonthebay.com.
Tom and Donna House - Dance Teachers
Virginia Shaggers Hall of Fame Inductees
Bob Person and Jackie Matthews of the VBSC will be inducted into the Virginia Shaggers Hall of Fame at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Hampton, Va. This weekend event takes place starting March 23. If you would like to attend, call Jim Crutchfield at 757-635-3266.
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Shag Club Charity Project
The latest Charity Project undertaken by VBSC was to collect Canned Goods and/or Money for the Food Bank of South Hampton Roads.

VBSC members donated 224 pounds of canned goods and $70 cash!  

These generous donations equate to 386 meals that can be provided to needy citizens in South Hampton Roads. 
VBSC membership –  YOU’RE THE BEST ! THANK YOU !
 
Sonny McRae
Charity Committee Chair
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Hospitality
In the upcoming year The Virginia Beach Shag Club will continue to recognize members birthdays. VBSC Board wants to also be aware of times such as joyful occasions, sickness, members loss of a loved one or the need of a card of cheer.

"Best to have ten calls than no call..." Only through your help can this be accomplished. 757 486-2753.

Thanks Jackie...VBSC Hospitality
SOS Tickets on Sale - See Bob Persons
The VBSC held a Valentine's Day Dance at our Mix and Mingle on Wednesday, 2/14. Gerry Creech, our Special Events Chair put together a wonderful evening which included a variety of desserts. Thank you Gerry!
Corner of Concern
Please keep these folks in your thoughts and prayers.

Mopsi Pittman loss of mother 
Linda Holt ill 
Charlene Starnes ill
Jim Creekmore up-coming surgery
Richard Smith surgery
 
IMPORTANT: Please call Jackie at  757 486-2753  for concerns of VBSC Members
Did you know that there is Dance Floor Etiquette?
Not a member? Click on the link below to print out the Virginia Beach Shag Club Membership/Renewal Application
Local Dance Opportunities
Mario's Italian Restaurant Dancing and Beach Music with DJ Jerry Canada
When: Thursdays @ 6 pm. No cover.
Where: Mario's, 611 Airline Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23707
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Boogie On The Bay Shag Club Weekly Shag Social - No Cover!
Fridays 6:00 t0 9:30 pm, at Big Woody's Bar & Grill Chesapeake Square, 4200 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23321.

Free Carolina Shag Lessons
Alternating six week sessions of Basic and Intermediate lessons. No Cover. No Partner required.
Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, at Big Woody's Chesapeake Square, 4200 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23321.

Next big event: Junebug Boogie Workshop Dinner and Dance
June 2, 2018 at Fraternal Order of Eagles, 521 Maple St., Chesapeake, VA 23324. See the link below for the Save The Date Flyer.
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River City Shag Club meets every Wednesday night at La Tiendita Mexican Restaurant, 211 South Hughes Blvd., Elizabeth City, NC 27909. They dance from 6 pm to 9 pm with lessons from 7 pm to 8 pm.
Every 2nd Saturday night of the month they have their Social Dance. Doors open at 6 pm with dinner at 6:30 pm and dancing till 11 pm.
The mission of The Virginia Beach Shag Club shall be to bring people together with mutual interests in shag dancing, socializing, developing friendships, promoting beach music and supporting the community through special events and charitable fund raising. 
Virginia Beach Shag Club
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
757-635-3266