I remember when Sniff ‘n’ The Tears came out with “Driver’s Seat” in 1978. With it playing incessantly on the radio, I used to call it “Sniffin’ the Driver’s Seat.” I applauded when Chicago disc jockey Steve Dahl and his Coho Lips movement blew up a crate of disco records during a promotion at Comiskey Park between games of a doubleheader in 1979. There was so much damage to center field that the second game had to be cancelled.

It was the unofficial end of disco as we knew it. I’ve since learned to appreciate disco more than I used to and songs like the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive,” Donna Summer’s “Love to Love You Baby,” and Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family” are now listenable.

To further my appreciation of the genre, the opening of the Nederland Ice Rink or NedRINK (Nederland Racquets and Ice for Nederland Kids) on January 12 happened to fall on Disco Night. Boogying to pulsating numbers such as “Dancing Queen,” “Y.M.C.A.,” “Car Wash,” “I Will Survive,” Rock the Boat,” “The Hustle,” “Macho Man,” and KC & The Sunshine Band’s “Get Down Tonight” were easy to dance to and got the blood pumping on a frigid evening. Bathed in prismatic swirls of intertwining lights circling the ice, a skater in a psychedelic faux fur coat streaked by. Another skater was dumped on her keister.

The next day Adult Coed Drop-in Hockey was slated but canceled due to extreme wind chills. Sessions are weather dependent so it is always wise to check their online calendar before heading out. An Open Skate was held from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Bundled up skaters of varying ability levels gleefully interacted while enjoying time outdoors gliding across the icy surface. A pair of young brothers took delight in throwing fluffy blocks of snow at each other. Family Stick & Puck and a Costume Party were scheduled for later.

There are fun things to do every day at the NedRINK. Other activities include: Youth Hockey, Novice/Intermediate Drop-in Hockey, Women’s Drop-in Hockey, Broomball, New Explorer’s Preschool, and Lunch Brunch/ Zoomboni Camp.

NedRINK is located at 500 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland, Colorado. For information about hours and pricing, go to http://nedrink.org/ or call 720-514-9624.