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Five member No Name Band gives older adults chance to dance away Saturday afternoons The No Name Band swings into action at the (almost every) Saturday Afternoon Music Show, held in St. George's Anglican Church hall. The fun starts at 1 p.m. and continues until 4 p.m. The group decided to play in the afternoon, mainly because many people prefer not to drive at night. An agreement was made with the church to use the hall providing that all church functions come first-- hence `almost every' Saturday afternoon. "The church hall is well suited for us," said No Name Band member Carol Hawke. "No stairs, and a very easy set up, the floor is very good for dancing, the hall is cheery and clean. Just perfect. The church provides some light refreshments, and everyone has a good time." Hawke is one of the originators of the group. She sings and does emcee work, as well as looking after the draws. She is a member of the Georgetown and the Acton Seniors Bands. The band plays a variety of entertaining music, for dancing, singing or just listening-- country, old standards, latin, sing-a-long, and some old rock & roll, mixed in with show tunes, R & B, jazz, and sometimes there is a caller for square dances. "When we do it, that's it, no reruns or retakes," said Hawke. "It's good or bad, and yes, we have some bad ones, but that's live music. And that's the best kind." "This is a dance where if you wish you can get up and either play along or sing with the band," said Hawke. "We usually have about 6-8 people that get up, do a couple of tunes and have a great time. They can use some of our equipment to play along with." Madge Sanderson is one of the guests that comes to every show. "She gets up and will play banjo, guitar, drums, or spoons as well as singing lots of good old fast country songs," said Hawke. The band never gets smaller than two, that is Carol Hawke and Jim Dunham. Other band members include Marie Chalmers who has just recently taken up the drums and David Schleich, a seasoned musician whose work schedule does cause him to miss some events. On guitar is Steve Melville, who is an accomplished musician on guitar or bass with his jazz and blues styling add a great deal to any number the band will play. Jim Dunham, transplanted about eight years ago from Brantford, sings a bit and looks after the key board part of the band. He is also a member of the Acton Seniors Band and sometimes helps the Milton Seniors band on drums, plus plays drums once a month at the Country Jamboree held in Caledon East. Fans of tai chi Members at Georgetown Seniors Centre have been taking part in tai chi classes under the instruction of Tessie Smith, as they learn the art of the Flying Rainbow Fan technique. Among those taking part are (from left) Norma Pumphrey, Livia Almeida, Marilyn Stevens, Jeannette Cockton and Lea Mogg. Photo by Ted Brown