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Dance floor hops at Tara social

A sock hop-themed evening proved fun for guests.


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 10:11 p.m. March 31, 2016
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The Tara Golf and Country Club's social committee revived the vibes of the 1950s March 31, during its sock hop-themed social event. Guests enjoyed music from a juke box while feasting on fried chicken, corn dogs and hot fudge sundaes.

Nancy Nagy, Shirley Krieger, Donna Breeden and Kaye Kuzell want a photo by the pink Cadillac.
Nancy Nagy, Shirley Krieger, Donna Breeden and Kaye Kuzell want a photo by the pink Cadillac.
Melanie Mihocik and Valarie Evanko check out their music options on the juke box.
Melanie Mihocik and Valarie Evanko check out their music options on the juke box.
Valarie Evanko wears her husband, Bill's, U.S. Navy captain's ring around her neck.
Valarie Evanko wears her husband, Bill's, U.S. Navy captain's ring around her neck.
Annie and Gordon Govalet, of Bradenton, joined friends for the evening.
Annie and Gordon Govalet, of Bradenton, joined friends for the evening.
Donna Payton, with friend Elaine Ellis, shows off her Saddle Oxfords shoes.
Donna Payton, with friend Elaine Ellis, shows off her Saddle Oxfords shoes.
Ed and Susie Wolff pose with Barb Blevins.
Ed and Susie Wolff pose with Barb Blevins.
Jeff Blevins sits with Nancy and Dave Nagy.
Jeff Blevins sits with Nancy and Dave Nagy.
Eileen and Frank Barchi enjoy the evening.
Eileen and Frank Barchi enjoy the evening.
Fran Duckworth topps her sundae with strawberries and coconut.
Fran Duckworth topps her sundae with strawberries and coconut.
Rosemary and James Fetter and Sandy Annucci can barely hold still for a photo once the song,
Rosemary and James Fetter and Sandy Annucci can barely hold still for a photo once the song, "I Wonder," begins to play.
James Jang and Amber Wei join Judy Strobhar, front right.
James Jang and Amber Wei join Judy Strobhar, front right.
Diane Swenson brings her grandson, Kurt Kalinowski, who is visiting from Chicago.
Diane Swenson brings her grandson, Kurt Kalinowski, who is visiting from Chicago.
Audrey and John Riley say the night's theme brings back memories.
Audrey and John Riley say the night's theme brings back memories.
Eleanor Sheldon, Pat Battles, Linda Landry and Susan and Bill Broadhurst sit together.
Eleanor Sheldon, Pat Battles, Linda Landry and Susan and Bill Broadhurst sit together.
Ken Hawthorne and Marsha Wright share a sundae.
Ken Hawthorne and Marsha Wright share a sundae.
Anita Conohan shows off her poodle skirt.
Anita Conohan shows off her poodle skirt.
Phillip Parsh, with his wife Donna, pulled out his hat for the occasion.
Phillip Parsh, with his wife Donna, pulled out his hat for the occasion.
Carol Miers and Corinne Lacich catch up.
Carol Miers and Corinne Lacich catch up.
Joyce and Jim Chaffee are all smiles.
Joyce and Jim Chaffee are all smiles.
Cliff and Diana Hodapp
Cliff and Diana Hodapp
Members of the social committee have Clubhouse Manager Warren Lee commemorate the night.
Members of the social committee have Clubhouse Manager Warren Lee commemorate the night.
Karen Wilkes dances to
Karen Wilkes dances to "My Girl."

 

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