Ashland Area PTO hosts second annual
Sweethearts-In-Training dance
ASHLAND NEWS
by Susan Feeney Hopkins
The Ashland Area PTO recently held its second annual “Sweethearts-In-Training” dance. The new gym was transformed into a “Winter Wonderland” decorated with icicles, snowflakes, snow-covered trees and other winter accessories.
The children and their adult escorts enjoyed a night of dancing and games such as “Ice Fishing,” “Limbo” and “Freeze Dance.” The tunes for the night were spun by disc jockey Taunja Jandreau, who kept the dance floor full all night.
Roberta Belanger once again was the photographer for the dance providing the guests with keepsake photos. A station was set up for the children to create a valentine for their someone special. The night ended with their most popular game, an indoor snowball fight, which is done with crushed tissue paper. A “special thanks” to all those that helped make the event possible.
Ashland Area PTO
Photo courtesy of Diana O’Clair
FAMILY AFFAIR — The St. Peter family from Ashland recently attended the Ashland Area PTO-sponsored dance at the school. Shown here are, from left: Brad, Will, Sidney and Jaymie St. Peter.
Photo courtesy of Diana O’Clair
KAYLA MACLAIN dances with her dad, Aaron, during the Ashland Area PTO-sponsored dance.
The Ashland Area PTO will have its next meeting March 14 at 6:30 p.m. All community members are welcome to attend. You don’t need to be a “traditional” parent to become involved. Grandparents, guardians, aunts and uncles and community members are encouraged to participate. The election of new officers will be held at this meeting so it’s a great time to step in and become involved in the organization and your community!
Photo courtesy of Diana O’Clair
DO THE CONGA — The Ashland Area PTO recently held a “Sweethearts-In-Training” dance. Here, some of the children participate in the ever-popular “conga” line. They are, from left: Logan Burby, Cassie O’Clair, Raegan Libby, Hannah Pennison, Morgan Stevens and Catherine Harmon.
Photo courtesy of Diana O’Clair
A STATION was set up at the dance for the students to make a valentine for someone special.
Ongoing events
The Ashland Senior Citizens Club meets every other Thursday from Nov. 1 through March 31 and every week (Thursday) from April 1 to Oct. 31 at Forest View Circle, Maple Building #4. The club meets at noon for a potluck luncheon to enjoy the company of others, games and guest entertainers. All are welcome to attend.
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 Wilza Robertson at 435-6211 or Grace Nason at 435-6373.
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 435-8232 or Feenhop@aol.com.
