Ol' One Eye

Friday, March 22, 2013

Martius Maximus

East Hill Farm - Last Friday, Saturday & Sunday was the East Hill Farm weekend! Yeah 20 of so Parrots trekked up to Troy NH for a weekend of Friends, Food and Fun. Made a lot of new friends, received repetitive lessons on proper tennis ball retrieval from Chloe and some of us even earned awards for our apparent lack of inhibition. Learned a lot of cool dances and got to teach some of our club favorites. 

We also got to celebrate Phil's Diamond Jubilee on St Patty's day. Many Thanks to Paula, Michael, Tammy & Dennis for making us feel so welcome on our first time there. Also many thanks to Al, Marge, Bill, Doraine, Bill & Linda for recommending us. We've been invited back as guest Instructors in December and permanent instructors for March. Noticed a Lot of people were booking for next March when they checked out. If you're interested don't wait to book. Check out the East Hill Farms website here.



Dance Thursdays in Palmer!

March 21st was the scene of the 1st Thursday dance night at the American Legion in Palmer. It was great to see so many folks come out to support it, (I know it's a hike for some and closer for others) We had about 40 People turn up for the debut dance night  and after warming up started out with a teach of Alabama Slammin' by Popular request. Got to dance a lot of old favorites and refresh ourselves on some of the harder ones. John & Lisa with the Legion were very welcoming. Many thanks to Wayne & Lauri for working with the Legion to provide us a place to dance. Another cool part about Thursday's is that we plan to run it through the summer. So when the AMVETS closes down Country Bands and Line Dance lessons at the end of June, we'll all get to dance on Thursday and still have our weekends free for BBQ, Long weekend trips to the beach etc etc etc. Also we plan on Adding Partner dances to the teach schedule (Intermediate Line & Partners during the Summer) and going back to to the original schedule come fall. Next Thursday we will review Alabama Slammin and still deciding on our next intermediate teach, Any suggestions?



Tonight at The Chicopee AMVETS

Tonight, March 22nd, we will be entertained by the premier oldies band in Western Mass, JUST-N-KASE. Yup Deb and the Gang will be back with a little country, a little rock and roll and a little of whatever gets you on the floor and dancing. Great band , nice people. The teaches for tonight will be a review of the line dance Fill in the Blank and then a new partner dance to a great song by Tammy Bosse and Dennis Bosse, 1% Devil. see ya there.



Long Term Planning!!! 

Join us in May and August for our Annual Road trips.



MARTHA's VINEYARD 

Great Initial Response to our Road Trip to Martha’s Vineyard in October.  Yup we’re talking a 3 day getaway just off peak season for a nice Chill- Laxing (Non-Dancing) visit to the land of the Wampanoag. Informal tour by a former Islander. Beautiful Fall sunrises over Katama, Nice beach walks on Chappaquiddick, The Japanese Garden, The Cliffs at Gay Head, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, Social hour at the Newes and nice dinner at the Square Rigger. etc etc etc. Stay Tuned, we'll keep ya posted!!!



Easthill Farm Country Dance Weekends

The next two dates for East Hill Farm are December 6-8 and March 14-16. The Weekend Packages includes: 2 night lodging, 6 home cooked meals, 5 dance sessions w/lessons- line & partner, late night snacks, indoor pool, whirlpool & sauna, time to relax and old fashion fun! All request dancin' on Fri & Sat night, karaoke late night!  For more info www.east-hill-farm.com For reservations (800)242-6495 and tell em' Randy Sent ya!



Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Radio Active - Dancing with the Ranch


Last Friday 


We were kickin' up our heels till closing,  Dancing with the Ranch! Yes RADIO RANCH was back and the place was packed. We had yet another good group for the lessons and we started off with a review of  "Turbo Twang" and then taught a couple of El Paso variations by request. It was great to see Vance out having fun dancing for a change instead of having to work. It was also great to see Davy out dancing again. 

Regarding the band, Though we missed Big Jim on stage his com-padres held down the fort and did him proud starting out strong, keeping the tempo up and the folks out on the floor and dancing ALL NIGHT LONG. (Not to mention their great rendition of Wagon Wheel.) You know , we're fortunate to have some of the best country talent in Western Mass entertaining us each week. As always, can't say enough about these guys, as singers, musicians and friends.They'll be back on April 5th. Can't Wait!

Escrime Poulet 


This week, our fine feathered friends will be flying south to Chick-Opee to give us  an upbeat Tempo and a steady beat to keep folks up and on the floor till closing. Yes CHICKENWIRE will be back at the AMVETS with the Classic Country and Southern Rock you love. This Friday we'll be teaching a fun new Line Dance to a song that just broke into the Top Fifty Country Charts. 

2013

This year has started off terrific for the One Eyed Parrot Dance Club, averaging 45 people for each lesson in Chicopee. We're also adding an additional lesson and dance night (Thursdays in Palmer) and have a series of beginner lessons in the works, a Country Weekend workshop lined up and 3 OEP Road Trips already planned and More to come!!!!

Upcoming Events: 

BEGINNER LINE DANCE LESSONS

Starting Tuesday, Tuesday, March 5th, 7PM the One Eyed Parrot Dance Club will be bringing it to the hill country with an 8 week session of Beginner Line Dance Lessons & Country Dancing at the former Berkshire Hillbillies Diner 129 West Shore Road Otis, MA. 


Thursday Night Line Dancing Starts on March 21st at the Palmer Legion!! 

Nice Big Wood Dance Floor! The initial response to this has been overwhelming. 7-10PM Lessons and all request line and couples dancing! We can’t wait! 



Easthill Farm Country Dance Weekend

Only 2 weeks left till our Country Dance Weekend at The Inn @ East Hill Farms. It’ll be a great time dancing w/Paula & Michael, Tammy & Dennis, Randy & Doreen. So far it looks like we have 18 Parrots not counting Doreen & I) The Weekend Package ( Fri, March 15- March 17, 2013) includes: 2 night lodging, 6 home cooked meals, 5 dance sessions w/lessons- line & partner, late night snacks, indoor pool, whirlpool & sauna, time to relax and old fashion fun! All request dancin' on Fri & Sat night, karaoke late night! THEME: Sports Wear your favorite team! For more info www.east-hill-farm.com For reservations (800)242-6495

Long Term Planning!!! 

Join us in May and August for our Annual Road trips.



MARTHA's VINEYARD 

Great Initial Response to our Road Trip to Martha’s Vineyard in October.  Yup we’re talking a 3 day getaway just off peak season for a nice Chill- Laxing (Non-Dancing) visit to the land of the Wampanoag. Informal tour by a former Islander. Beautiful Fall sunrises over Katama, Nice beach walks on Chappaquiddick, The Japanese Garden, The Cliffs at Gay Head, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, Social hour at the Newes and nice dinner at the Square Rigger. etc etc etc. Stay Tuned, we'll keep ya posted!!!