Obits 2016

From BACDS Country Dancer No. 108 December 2016

James Candlin was one of the most energetic and enthusiastic dancers at both English and Contra Dances for many decades. He served with distinction on the BACDS Board of Directors, on the Finance Committee, and on many event committees, particularly the Fall Ball. He was killed in a railroad accident in Spain on September 9. He is survived by his wife, Meike Lorenz, and daughter Alison.

A memorial dance for James is planned for sometime in the spring, probably in April.

Remembering James Candlin Lucie Stern Community Center April 23, 2017

From BACDS Country Dancer No. 108 December 2016

Avis Minger was a regular musician at many BACDS dances and charmed all of us with her dazzling sounds and warm smile. Avis passed away on September 30 after a long struggle with cancer. According to Alice La Pierre, whose devotion to Avis’ care during her final months was stellar, there will be a memorial for Avis on Sunday, January 15, at the Albany Veterans Memorial Hall, located at 1325 Portland Avenue, Albany. The memorial will begin at 12 noon and last until 5PM. There will be a Pot Luck, and both English and ritual performance dancing. In Alice’s words, the memorial is open to all who knew and loved Avis’ music and art.

From BACDS Country Dancer No. 107 September 2016

Benefit English Dance for Avis Minger on Wednesday September 28th! By Debra Tayleur

Avis Minger has added her lively and lovely fiddling to English Dances, Morris, Renaissance Faire and Dickens Faire in our music and dance scene for many wonderful years. She is currently gravely ill with cancer and staying in a local care home.

Avis is facing significant medical bills for her round-the-clock care. Berkeley Wednesday English is proud to host a Benefit Dance for Avis on September 28th from 8 to 10:30 PM (Beginner lesson at 7:30 PM).

FEATURING: A Calvacade of Callers! Sharon Green, Kalia Kliban, David Newitt and Alisa Dodson. Amazing Music! Jon Berger, Elizabeth Todd, and Charlie Hancock with an Open Band featuring many wonderful musicians who are coming to show their support.

This benefit dance will also feature a silent auction to benefit Avis. (Numerous interesting items including books-- since Avis worked at Cody's books for many years).

Special Price: $12/10/7. or donate what you can (all musicians and callers are donating their time). For more information contact energyqueen@earthlink.net, ot call (510) 847-0252. To donate directly: www.youcaring.com/avis-minger-607595. Also...See “Friends of Avis Minger” on FaceBook

Flyer for the Benefit for Avis Minger