By Eleanor Wilson
Casey Cardinia Life Activities had their fanciest footwork on display on Wednesday 13 April for a special Easter edition of their Twinkle Toes sequence in-line dancing club.
About 30 of the club’s most enthusiastic line dancers gathered at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House for an afternoon of line dancing, afternoon tea and a fruitful Easter bonnet parade.
The club provides a range of activities for retired citizens in the area, including weekly coffee clubs, indoor bowls and IT discussion groups.
Assistant treasurer Val Porter, who has been involved with the club for 16 years, said the social aspect of the club was vital for retired community members.
“A lot of the members often live alone, so when they come to the club they forget about all their worries, about all their illnesses, and they get to come and make new friends,” Mrs Porter said.
While it is a weekly occurrence, last week’s Twinkle Toes meet was made extra special with the addition of an Easter Bonnet parade.
Club members showed up in colourful, elaborate, handmade, Easter-themed hats to celebrate the Easter season, which wouldn’t have been complete without an afternoon snack of hot cross buns and easter eggs.
Group convenor and vice president Jacqui Wade said the line dancing club was one of Casey Cardinia Life Activities’ most popular activities.
“The club has been running for 25 years and Twinkle Toes has been going for almost all of that,” she said.
“It’s a great means of exercise because sometimes we do slower dances, and other times there are quicker ones.”
The event saw five of the club’s seven life members attend, including Ron and Shirley, who, despite approaching their 90s, convened the line dancing club until recently and still join in the synchronised dance afternoon each week.
“It’s our life,” Ron said.
For more information on the club, visit lifecaseycardinia.org.au
