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| Fran & Rich Cooperwasser |
Honorable Mention Winner: Fran Cooperwasser
Her Mom, Rose, always urged her and her husband, Rich, to
go to Rhapsody Ballroom, a place she
loved to go, but fuddy duddy music and an older crowd filled her imagination.
“Who’d want to go to the same place her mom goes, anyway,”
she thought. However, it was a tempting idea since she and Rich loved dancing.
One day, losing her direction, she drove past a large
sign that said “Rhapsody Ballroom!” An omen?? She turned around to check it
out. Wow, was she impressed! She saw a big, beautiful, wooden dance floor, and
on it a teacher instructing a large class. Not only was the music upbeat, but
surprisingly the class was a mixture of all ages!
Well, from that day forward, she may have been lost, but
was certainly found!!
Their first appearance on a Wednesday gave Rose such joy!
They were proudly introduced to all her friends, and over time, everyone became
like a second family to them. That was their first blessing – how great is more
love in your life?
Rhapsody broadened their knowledge of dance and music,
adding to their repertoire. How fortunate that Rhapsody was so close and so
reasonably priced as well!
“Who are such generous owners?” she wondered. When she
met them, Richard and Laurie Collett, she then realized why Rhapsody was
thriving and now celebrating 20 years!!
Yes, the Rapture of Rhapsody, where you can exercise with
excitement and creativity, meet with loving friends, hear terrific music, learn
from expert instructors, and pay reasonable prices. Best of all for her, this
was not only a place to share an activity with her husband but with her
91-year-old mom, Rose!
What was she thinking? How fortunate she is to still have
her mom in her life and share with her this little slice of heaven called
Rhapsody! How lucky is a mother and daughter dancing away the night with fun
and laughter, making their bond only stronger?
She’s lovin’ all that Rhapsody has given her and…that
she…is me.
by Fran Cooperwasser
