Ashland dance recital draws a crowd
ASHLAND NEWS
by Susan Feeney Hopkins
Dancing students from the Ashland area put on a great show for their community recently.
ABBY DOUGHTY, of Ashland, recently performed a hip-hop dance routine during a recital held at the Ashland District School auditorium.
BRADY COWETT, of Ashland, is shown here showing off his “bad boy moves” during a hip-hop dance routine.
DANCING STUDENTS from the Ashland area recently held a recital showcasing their talents. Instructor Jessica Nason said the kids did “an amazing job.” The students performed routines highlighting a variety of different styles of dancing and music.
“The kids did an amazing job,” said dance instructor Jessica Nason.
The recital was held in the Ashland District School auditorium that was filled with enthusiastic audience members. The students performed routines highlighting a variety of different styles of dancing and music. The winner of the 50/50 raffle was Sammi LaBelle.
The kids all did a great job and it’s obvious they had a lot of fun. Nason credits the student dancers for “being dedicated and working hard.” She plans to begin a new dance session beginning in April.
For those interested, you can contact Nason at heelsforthesoul@gmail.com.
Ongoing events
The Portage Lake ATV Club will meet every first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Office. All are welcome to attend. Contact Rena Belanger for membership or more information at 435-2780.
The Ashland Area Senior Citizens meet the first and third Thursday at noon for a potluck luncheon at the LeBlanc Junkins VFW Post 9699 on the Portage Road with a meeting to follow. This active and growing club of senior citizens also takes trips to various restaurants throughout The County, hosts cookouts, enjoys guest speakers and entertainment such as musicians. For more information, contact Roberta Savary at 435-6422.
The Portage Lake Over 50’s Club lunch is held on the last Tuesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at the Town Hall. All individuals 50 and over are invited to attend and can bring a potluck dish to share. For more information, contact Jean Clark at 435-8034 or Donna Martin at 435-7108.
The Red Hat Loonies of Portage Lake meet the second Thursday of every month at Dean’s Motor Lodge. Membership dues are $2. Come and have a great meal and a great time, too! For more information, contact Rachel Stevens at 435-6358.
Susan Feeney-Hopkins is the correspondent for Ashland, Portage Lake, Oxbow, Masardis, Garfield, Nashville Plantation and the surrounding areas. She can be reached at 227-7760 or Feenhop@aol.com.
