LAKEPORT, Calif. – On Oct. 10 a line dance reunion was held at the Lakeport Senior Activity Center to celebrate the 10 years that Shari Koch has been an instructor there.

According to Koch, more important to her than 10 years of teaching is the fact that many dancers are still with her from seven to 10 years ago. These dancers also have donated many, many hours volunteering at the center.

“Line dance is a great way to exercise if you love to dance. The time goes by quickly and you don’t even realize that you are working out. Your brain gets a work out also as you learn the basic steps and put them together. Best of all though is the friendships that are made,” said Koch.

Koch said she feels very fortunate that she is able to do what she loves. She hopes to be celebrating another 10 years as well, right along with these same friends.

Everyone is welcome to join in on the classes or just come to the center and watch.

There are two new “Absolute Beginner” classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The classes are a good way to get started in learning the basic steps.

You can remain in this class to gain more confidence and use it for exercise or you can choose to move on to a more advanced class.

You can contact the center at 707-263-4218 or Koch at 707-263-7344 for more information.