On the cover of this issue we’d like to introduce you to Rita McKinnon and Richard Pouget! Every Thursday morning at the Active Lifestyle Centre (ALC) on Merritt Avenue in Chatham, you will find Rita and Richard (along with their friends) enjoying square and round dancing to the music of violin, fiddle, and piano.

Rita has been dancing for the last five years and has just celebrated turning three quarters of a century, while Richard joined the dance a year ago and will be celebrating 80 years of age this coming August.

These pictures share the story of the fun that dancing brings!

In the lyrics of (singer/songwriter) Lee Ann Womack:

“And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance…

I HOPE YOU DANCE!”

For more information on programs that the ALC offers please go t0: Active Lifestyle Centre