The Norwood Circle of Hope Foundation would like to thank the people in the town for supporting us in our new fundraiser “Dancing with the Norwood Stars.” It was a great, fun-filled night for all of us. Special thanks to NPA-TV for their unique coverage and presentation. It was a first for both of our groups.
We could not have put this show on without the Fred Astaire Studio. Earl and Jennifer Batol provided us with some wonderful instructors and 10 weeks of lessons for each of our dancers. This enabled us to put the money that we saved back into the foundation to use for our neighbors and friends in Norwood who are struggling with medical issues.
The emcees, Tim McDonough and George Usevich, were very handsome in their tuxes and did a great job. Our judges, Earl Batol, Donna Arthur, Bob Thornton, and Jack McCarthy showed both wisdom and comedy in their assessment of the dancers.
Our dancers, Bill Fleming, Courtney Rau, Debbie Holmwood, Missy Sansone, Bill Plasko, and John Barry showed talents that were previously unknown and danced with grace, ease, and determination. There were really six winners that night!
Thank you Tommy Concannon for use of the hall and Paul Chamberlain for great DJing.
Last, but by no means least, I would like to thank the wonderful Board of Directors: Tim McDonough, Dave Tuttle, Bob Doucette, Paul Ronco, Carol Cappuccio, Brendan Gearty, Kathy St. Cyr, Peggy Thorne, Beth Vincent, Ollie Abdallah, Rosie West, Donna Arthur, and Steve Grenham. Without these great, dedicated people, the Norwood Circle of Hope Foundation would never have been formed. Both Michelle and I thank you!
Norwood Circle of Hope Foundation
