Salubrious September!
There are many opportunities to play music with us in Pierce County! Come and see! Bring an instrument! Bring a friend!
Whew, fall is upon us. Heads up!!! District 8 will be hosting a contradance at the Mid County Community Center (MCCC) on Monday October 21 at 6-8PM. You should plan to drop in and have a look. Should be fun! There is a flyer on the WOTFA web page too. https://wotfa.org/event/old-time-music-and-dance-party/
Also, plan to attend the October 26 Madrona Old Time Music Festival listed below. https://www.madronafest.com/
Ongoing Jams
- 3rd Sundays 2PM District 8 Meeting and Jam. Next meeting will be September 15 at 2PM at the Mid County Community Center (MCCC). We’ll have a short meeting followed by longer circle jam at 10205 44th Ave E, Tacoma 98446. Behind the school where there’s plenty of parking. Bring a friend and an instrument. Meet some nice people! Finger foods welcome.
- Mondays! 1:30PM-3:30 Open jam at Puyallup Senior Center – 210 Pioneer Ave. It’s easy to find, easy to park.
Note: the Puyallup Senior Center is closed on Federal holidays. - Mondays 5:30-7:30PM 1st and 3rd Mondays Dance Band practice at MCCC above. You should definitely try this! We are working on a dance to be held in October at the MCCC above. contact Barbara bmacleanp@comcast.net
- 1st Fridays 3:30PM-6:00 Gig Harbor Circle Jam. For current location, contact Matt 202.631.34147
- “Live Music Friday!” NOTE: This one is on hold! If you are interested in a slower jam setting let Barbara know. At the Golden Rose Mobile Park community center in Puyallup, 6220 107th Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98372.
Mark your calendars for these Playouts!!
- 3rd Thursdays 11:00 Luncheon at Mid County Community Center above. Contact Barbara
- 2nd Thursday 1:30PM Franke Tobey Jones see below: in March, June, September, December
- Sep 12 1:30PM Franke Tobey Jones Retirement Comm. Contact Ron ronduncan596@gmail.com
- Sep 17 2:30PM Brookdale Allenmore Assisted Living on the (L) Contact Carol ccgav@msn.com
- Sep 19 2:30PM Brookdale Allenmore Independent Living on the (R) Contact Carol above.
Upcoming Events Click on the hyperlinks And add to your calendars.
- Contra Dance every 3rd Sun. 3:00-6PM now at Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Drive, Fircrest.
3PM a workshop for new dancers. You really should try this! Check their calendar. https://tacomacontradance.org/ - Oct 11-13 2nd Seattle OLDGROWTH Old Time Music Festival https://oldgrowtholdtime.org/
- Oct 21 6-8pm District 8 Old Time Music and Dance Party – Mid County Community Center
- Oct 26 Madrona Old Time Music Festival at Key Peninsula Civic Center https://www.madronafest.com/Are you interested in a nice stand up 3/4 bass fiddle with soft case? Contact Dennis D 253 209 7181c or 253 904 8881h.