In Memoriam: Marlene Mahan

We are saddened to share the loss of Marlene Mahan, who passed on June 17, 2024. Marlene was a beloved community member, lively dancer, and key long-term organizer. She served on the NBCDS Board, and she was always the one to round up the North Bay dancers at any weekend event for the “North Bay Photo”. We will miss her big smile and bright spirit. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at the Center for Spiritual Living, 2075 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, on Saturday July 13, 2024, at 10:00 am with a reception to follow.

Membership

Support these great dance events by becoming a member. Member fees help with costs that stretch beyond what dance admission covers — insurance, advertising, and bookkeeping as well as facility rental and paying our musicians, callers, and sound techs. Regular membership is just $30 and a family membership is $50. Sustainer membership is $50 – $100. North Bay Country Dance Society members receive a discount on admission most NBCDS and BACDS dances.

San Rafael Contra: 2nd Saturdays

The San Rafael Contra series is moving back to the pre-pandemic timing of 2nd Saturdays..we’ll start on Saturday, February 11 from 7:00-10:00pm with calling by Susan Patrick and music by Corwin Zekley and Grace Fellows at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin at 240 Channing Way in San Rafael. See you then!

NBCDS Board 2022-2023

At the May 18 Annual Meeting, we confirmed the NBCDS Board for 2022-2023. We welcome Jen Bamesberger as NBCDS Board President for the current year. Craig Meltzner will remain as Vice President and Assistant Treasurer as well as resuming representation of our community as a member of the national CDSS Board. Hideko Oga remains as Treasurer and Bonnie Richardson as Secretary. Michael Martin and Marlene Mahan have again committed to service, and we welcome Sarah Lee back to the Board. We are enthused at the prospect of a return to more in-person events and are working to keep our community members safe and healthy as we gather again.