Oh, how to survive this pandemic?
If only we could have some music
And our good friend dance leaders!
So from their homes appear,
Kathleen, Franklin, Holly and Don,
And Misi, Lisa and Madelon!
Bob and Leslie Gompf, too-n.
(Sorry, Madeline. And spelling error!)
We thank our friends in Houston
For their every other week contribution
Donna, John, Joan, Sue and Michelle!
We cannot count Scott out!
His deft mouse clicks
and keystrokes help.
- Craig Roberts (AIFD president).
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 Have something you'd like to see in the AIFD newsletter? Do you have an upcoming event you'd like to announce, a poem you'd like to share, a dance experience you think other dancers would enjoy? Feel free to submit it to the AIFD newsletter and we'll make it fit.
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Birthdays During a Pandemic
 Some of you may have wondered, has AIFD forgotten my birthday? You are correct, some of us have forgotten your birthday. But we still want to celebrate it. So Friday, October 16th, we'll celebrate! Sorry, you'll have to provide your own cake, ice cream, chocolate bar, pie, etc.
We promise, when all this is over, we'll celebrate the right way with cake, ice cream and hugs, your choice!
Take care, we miss you!
(signed, all of us)
Happy Happy B-day, by Aaron Carnahan
Happy Happy B-day!(clap clap)
Happy Happy B-day!(clap clap)
We sing to you!
Happy B-day!(clap clap)
Happy B-day to:name
Happy B-day tooooo youuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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From our program director, Scott Margo: One of our longtime members has been attending a lot of other dances and has learned some things about Zoom.
She recommends that people attending the AIFD Zoom meetings ensure their Zoom client is updated to the latest version. This will ensure bug fixes are applied. Also, a recently released version will allow the host or co-host to spotlight multiple speakers, which may come in handy at times.
For mobile device users, the Zoom version should update automatically. For desktop users, depending on the currently installed version, you may be prompted to update when you log in.
In case you are unfamiliar how to check whether you have the latest version or how to update if you don't, this link should help.
John Bloom of HIFD has posted some good information on how to help better your virtual dance experience:
An introduction to using Zoom.
Updated PC-performance tips.
Also, the dance leaders would like to provide you with some ideas on how to have an easier time following us during our virtual dance sessions. For dances that move around a lot, try taking smaller steps and doing quick little pivots in place to face your screen again. Also, putting up a mirror opposite your monitor screen can assist you in viewing the dance leader while your back is to the screen.
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