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In the past month I have learned of a wonderful way of having a free night out.  I rarely ever go to movies due to an unexplained condition that I suspect may be Mennaire’s disease.  Simply put, I get motion sick far too easily.  We have learned that to get me through a movie, I need massive amounts of ginger, or worse, get doped up on Dramamine.

On the contrary, I dearly love live theatre, opera, ballet and symphonies.  On a recent night out with a girlfriend, we decided to take in a show with our local community theatre.  Agatha Christie’s “The Hollow” was being performed in an old church downtown.  During intermission, we asked about volunteer opportunities - she sews, and I could help with sets - painting and the like.  They agreed to bring us on, but for what they most needed help with at the time - being ushers! In return, we would be allowed to watch the play and any future plays we work for free!!!

We signed up to usher the following weekend.  We dressed up - and plan on dressing up in period garb for each play we assist.  It was all quite easy - help people find their seats with their tickets, assist elderly so as not have a fall, and such.  During intermission, we assisted them with coming up and down the stairs, and again at the end of the play.    Very little effort, satisfying to know that no one took a tumble, and we got to enjoy the play at no cost.

All in all a lovely way to spend an evening!

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