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The NCWA Grand Ball will be held this year at the Orinda Country Club. The date is January 17, 2009. Social hour will begin at 6:00 p.m. and dancing will begin at 7:00 p.m. with announcement of Debutantes followed by The Grand March
Dance to the music Frank Davis and the Brassworks Band. Enjoy delicious hors de oeuvres & no host bar. Tickets will be $30.00 per person.
Everyone is Welcome!
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You may now begin purchasing tickets, and the cutoff date will be December 31, 2008.
Please send your checks to: Debie Taylor at P.O. Box 2193, North Highlands, CA 95660.
Checks must be made payable to: NCWA. There will be no physical tickets issued.
For questions please contact: Maryanne DeFilippo Roger (650) 868-6946 mamamagnolia@aol.com
A list of paid ball attendees will be at the greeting table the evening of the ball and you will be checked off as you enter. Please include the name of everyone you are purchasing a ticket for to ensure that their name will be on the list. If you would like confirmation that your payment was received, please include your email address and Debi gladly send you a note.
Planning on staying the night in Sacramento the evening of the Grand Ball? Hotels in the vicinity of the Orinda Country Club will be provided when you purchase your tickets.
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Selected from the volumes of Cecil Hartley, Florence Hartley, and Arthur Martine.
By Emily Pfiefer
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Do I need to bring a partner? Though a partner is an advantage at the ball, but please don’t let the lack of one keep you away! During the ball folks mix and dance with many different partners throughout the evening. Our dance Master Bob O’Brien does a wonderful job of teaching everyone how to dance, or at least makes it easy to follow the steps in a group dance. You may want to attend the free dance instruction held at two o’clock in the afternoon the day of the ball at the Auditorium.
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| What if I really don’t want to dance? The ball is great fun to watch and there is always someone to visit with, come and join the festivities. |
What about children? Accompanied, supervised, well behaved, young ladies and gentlemen are welcome at the ball.
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Must I be a NCWA Member? No, you do not have to be a member to attend the Ball. Please remember that this is a period Grand Ball. No modern attire, please dress appropriately for a lady or gentlemen of the 1860’s.
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What shall I wear? Ladies, a ball gown suited for a Grand Victorian Ball is wonderful, and preferred. If you will not be able to obtain a ball gown, your best period dress is welcome. Gentlemen, a clean uniform, please leave swords at home unless you are part of the debutante sword arch. If you are a civilian; a tailcoat tuxedo in black, white shirt, white tie, white vest is top notch! You can find a tailcoat tux at a rental store.
Visit our Sutlers Main Street for resources for period dress.
Looking forward to seeing you at the ball!
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