Batavia Silver Stars

Please come join the Batavia Silver Stars now that spring has blossomed and summer is quickly advancing for dancing from 7:00–9:30 (air conditioning when needed) every Monday night at Batavia Veterans Hospital auditorium.

June 4—ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Come join us for our annual Ice Cream bash! Bring your favorite toppings to share. Mound your dish of ice cream with the many toppings available and ENJOY! Our contribution this night will be canned goods for the LeRoy Food Pantry.

July 23—CLUB PICNIC: NO DANCING tonight.

August 20—NAME TAG DANCE: Everyone is invited to our seventh annual FREE Name Tag Dance. Eileen Webster is our guest cuer for this special dance. You must wear your club’s name tag for the FREE night of dancing. In addition to an evening of fun, dancing and food, you’ll take home some delightful goodies. COME JOIN US!

Information: Caller Bill Ryan (716-517-6012)

Reported by: Jan Bencic (585-762-8591), Carol Brown (585-247-5689)

Belles 'N' Beaus

Summer is here and we will miss dancing until September. We had a fun year with many theme nights to include an ice cream social, Fiesta Night, and Hawaiian night. We also had our winter picnic with grilled hot dogs that is always a hit. This year various callers helped us learn all kinds of new steps.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone in September at Messiah Lutheran Church.

Information: Bob & Alice Hager (585-227-1894)

Reported by: Ronni & Tom Camiolo

Boo Bull DBD

Our DBD (dancing by definition) club resumed dancing in May. We welcome new members to join us. This dancing involves looking at calls you already know from some different positions. It is a lot of fun and good brain exercise. Please check the schedule as we do not dance every Friday night. Hope you can join us!

Information: Alice & Gary Bubel (585-538-9887)

Reported by: Alice & Gary Bubel

Boo Bull Rounds

We resumed our Tuesday afternoon higher level rounds in May. We have a small group but we have a good time. Wednesday night dancing also resumed in May. We are starting a new class in June for anyone interested in learning to round dance or who wants to improve their dancing. Watch for more information about it. The class will run 6:30–7:45 and club will run from 7:45–9:15. This club dances Phase 2 & 3 and we will revieww any steps requested.

Information: Alice & Gary Bubel (585-538-9887)

Reported by: Gary and Alice Bubel

Boo Bull Squares

We began dancing again in May. It was good to be back. We are looking forward to a great summer of dancing and meeting new club members. We will be reviewing all the Plus calls and any other call as needed.

Don’t forget the Johnny Preston dance on August 14th. He calls a fabulous dance and everyone who attends has a great time! There are also a number of special dances this summer, so remember to put them on your calendar.

Please join us some Tuesday night. We dance 7:00–9:00.

Information: Gary & Alice Bubel (585-538-9887)

Reported by: Gary and Alice Bubel

Cayuga Cut-Ups

The Cut-Ups are looking forward to summer dancing! As a Plus Club we teach Plus lessons all summer. We will graduate Plus Dancers on August 16, Mainstream dancers can come on Thursday nights as Ron Brown will catch you up and get all dancers ready for graduation!

Please consider joining us this summer, especially our events: June 14 (our annual Hot Dog Roast), July 4 (patriotic music and the wearing of the Red, White & Blue), and August 30 (our Ice Cream Social—make your own sundaes, yum!). Saturday, August 11 with the Hip Boot Boys will be our Anniversary Dance, more information to come.

Keep Dancing, Linda English, Club Sec. 315.689.1679

Information: Linda English (315-689-1679)

Reported by: Linda English

Champagne Whirl-A-Ways

FLAC (Finger Lakes Area Clubs) presents the Presidents’ Ball on September 30 via I-390. Our club {Oh, help} sponsors this event. Meet strange new people, really! All of our clubs will be there. Gil Porter will be there to save the day. You may hold his hand, just say: Art said! So, find your way …

Directions: Fairport to St. Barromeo’s in Elmira 14903, VIA I-390 or NY 14 Geneva:

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Via I-390: Continue straight south onto I-86. Pass Bath.

Exit 52B, keep R. Turn Right at the light onto College Ave. (Westinghouse Rd) Oasies (fast food) found along here.

Straight, Pass Mark Twain Golf Course on Right.

Bear Right onto Oakwood. Caution: STOP signs. Straight. Be alert. Pass 5th St., Slow down!

Left into brick church back yard. 130 Oakwood Ave.

OR

Via NY 14: Take NY 96 thru Phelps, or Thruway to Exit 42.

At NY 14, proceed south. [Observe signs in Geneva for NY 14.]

Continue thru Watkins Glen on NY 14

When approaching Elmira, Right at Corning Rd. (becomes Westinghouse Rd) traffic light. [Warehousing district off to Left.]

Straight. Becomes College Ave. Watch for Oasies, (fast food).

Straight, Pass Mark Twain Golf Course on Right.

Bear Right onto Oakwood. Caution: STOP signs. Straight. Be Alert. Pass 5th St., Slow down!

Left into brick church back yard. 130 Oakwood Ave.

For guidance, email Diane at dianecamp33@gmail.com or phone her: 607 776-4528

Great snacks for quick pick-me-ups upon arrival. But you must make it there!

Reported by Art Diefenbach [The guy carrying the garbage can cover as a shield.] That is just in case someone gets lost! If you do, call me at: 607-329-6791. I will keep it turned on only for this dance day. Remember, early rounds begin at 2:30. Join Diane and me at that time. Or for squares at 3:00 if you dare. lol

Information: Diane Camp (607-776-4528), Jeanne Kashorek

Reported by: Cathy Mack, Diane Camp and Art Diefenbach

Cloverleaf Squares

Cloverleaf Squares has a lot of fun things planned for the summer and we hope you will join us for all the good times.

In late April, our new class graduated after learning the Mainstream calls. In May we moved to the fire hall on East Henrietta road and began our summer schedule. We have a round dance class learning rumba and cha-cha from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. each Sunday. Mark and Marlene Thone taught the first two classes on May 6 and 20. Starting June 2 and continuing until August 26, Alice and Gary Bubel will continue to teach these classes.

Every Sunday, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm Mike Callahan will be teaching Plus calls as well as reviewing Mainstream calls. Everyone one is welcome to attend. From 8:00 to 9:00 the club will dance at the level that has been taught and there will be rounds between tips. From 9:00 to 10:00 the club will dance full Plus level with rounds. All experienced dancers are welcome to join us.

On June 10, we will have a Red, White, and Blue theme in honor of Flag Day (June 14).

There will be NO DANCE on July 1 in honor of Independence Day. Saturday, July 14 will be our July Fest with Caller Ron Reardon from Florida and our own Alice Bubel cueing rounds. Dancing is from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the fire hall on East Henrietta Road. Sunday, July 15 is Boots and Shorts night and Sunday, July 29 is Crazy T-shirt night. Start planning now for the best outfits to wear to these fun dances!

Saturday, August 4 is our annual picnic and bonfire at the home of Jane Avery. It is sponsored by Cloverleaf Squares, but everyone is welcome. Picnic begins at 1:00 p.m. Bring a dish to pass, lawn chair, and any games you would like to share. The pool will be open so bring your bathing suit/towel if you would like to swim. Friday, August 24, Mike Sikorsky, a national caller from Arizona, will be calling at the Henrietta fire hall with Alice Bubel cueing rounds. Early rounds begin at 7:00 pm with 2X2 squares and rounds from 7:30 to 10:00. We will end our summer schedule with an ice cream social on Sunday, August 26.

There will be no dance on Sunday, September 2 (Labor Day weekend). We look forward to our Open Houses on September 9 and 16 and hope to bring lots of new folks into class to join us in our favorite sport—square dancing!!! We will resume our regular winter schedule at the First Baptist Church of Chili on Sunday, September 23.

Please check our website at www.cloverleafsquares.org for flyers and details of all these upcoming fun events.

Information: Henry Capron (585-747-0180)

Reported by: Eileen Webster, Corresponding Secretary

Copy Cats

Well another winter has come to a cold close. Spring offers some sunshine and somewhat warmer weather. The Copy Cats Snow Birds are migrating back and looking forward to May, June and July. Some of us may have been gone for the winter, but our Co-Presidents Rick and Donna LaDonna (in Alabama) along with our Copy Cats Board (in Rochester) have kept the Club going without a hitch. Our dances have been well attended and we welcomed guests from many Federation clubs throughout the spring.

Our April 21 dance was an overwhelming success. There were 10 squares dancing! Thanks to Eileen Webster and Mike Callahan for providing a great dance. Mike was a master at putting us in unique positions to execute calls we were supposed to know.

Usually, our dance season ends in late April. However, due to the cancellation of our January 6 dance, the Copy Cats will be hosting a Summer Pajama Party on Friday, August 17 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at VFW Post 8495 in Fairport. Mike Callahan will call this graduate-friendly dance. Get your pajamas, sleep pants, robes and slippers ready for this fun evening of dancing.

The Copy Cats are proud to announce the graduation of 10 Copy “Kittens”. They are: Laurie & Dave Collins, Evan Desmitt, Domenica Gustke, Donna & Jorgen Kongerslev, Donna Kramer, Jolanta & Tom Mokrzan and Deborah Vincent. We congratulate them on their dancing accomplishments over the past year and look forward to having them join our Club.

Mike Callahan will call/cue our Rusty Hinge Dance on Saturday, September 8, kicking off our 2018–2019 season. Our dances are held at the First Baptist Church of Penfield (1862 Penfield Rd. Penfield, NY). We are hosting an Open House on Tuesday, September 19 followed by our first class on Tuesday, September 25. Our instructions are held at the Bay Trail Middle School (1760 Scriber Rd., Penfield NY). For upcoming dances, please check out our flyers in the Promenader or on our website (www.copycatsdancing.org). Please join us for great dancing and friendship.

Information: Donna or Rick LaDonna (585-633-2044)

Reported by: Brenda Beechner

Dalton Gang

The Dalton Gang Club does not dance over the summer. We will see you in September.

Information: Jamond Billyard (585-330-1128)

Reported by: Jamond Billyard and Donna Whitmer

Grand Squares

Can you believe it is the end of another dancing season? Just as at the end of each calendar year we look back at our successes and forward to the unknown adventures lying ahead, so we, as presidents of Grand Squares, do likewise. Mike, Jim and Terry have provided us with many evenings of fun dancing and numerous guests have helped to fill our squares. We are grateful for each one’s contribution during the year. We are grateful to the school custodians who transform the cafeteria into our dancing space, to Ray, our treasurer, who is there every dance to collect the money and keep our club solvent, and Donna who brought snacks almost every other dance.

We are now looking forward to starting another dancing season in September. Until then, we hope our club members and guests will have a great summer and will take advantage of some of the dances being offered by other clubs during our time off.

See you in September.

Information: Information: Carol Ann Stahl (585-533-9241);stahlsinrush@rochester.rr.com

Reported by: Carol Ann Stahl

Mark’s Intermediate Workshop

This workshop is designed for dancers who are comfortable with Phase II figures and would like to learn Phase III in several different rhythms. It is also an excellent review and reinforcement for dancers who are currently dancing Phase III. We will work on rumba, foxtrot, waltz, cha, jive, and tango figures, all of which will build on the Phase II figures you already know.

We meet at the First United Methodist Church of West Webster, 570 Ridge Road, W. Webster on Monday evenings from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Dress is casual / comfortable. We look forward to seeing you!

Information: Mark & Marlene Thone (585-226-8984 home); (585-748-5131 cell)

Reported by: Mark & Marlene Thone

Penn Yan Friendship Squares

Penn Yan Friendship Squares dances two Thursdays a month during June, July and August. This year we will have workshops on Thursdays June 7 and June 21, July 5 and 19 and August 2 and 16. Feel free to join us for these workshops at the Penn Yan First Baptist Church, 224 Main Street, Penn Yan from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.

We will hold two free lessons for beginners in the fall at the Penn Yan Grange Hall, 408 Elm Street, Penn Yan from 7:00–9:00 p.m. Dates will be decided at our May meeting and posted on this website when available. All are welcome.

Our annual Watkins Glen Weekend will be held Sept 21 to 23 at Clute Memorial Park Community Center. You will enjoy a wonderful wooden dance floor, an air conditioned dance hall and food events. Come for the entire weekend, an evening dance or an all day/night Saturday. We are excited to have Tom Miller from Chest Springs, PA as our caller and Mark & Marlene Thone from Avon, NY cueing. For more information or to register, contact Sue Irvine at 585-330-9129 or email irvinesuej@gmail.com. You will also find our flier on this site.

Information: Lise Rosenfield (585-245-3720)

Reported by: Gary & Sue Groom (585-489-6186)

Round Towners

Round Towners is an Intermediate Round Dance Club, dancing a Phase III–IV level program. A teach or a review, at the Phase III+ or Phase IV level, is included most evenings. We work on Phase III+ and Phase IV figures in all rhythms and welcome anyone to join us who is interested in dancing at this level. We meet on Thursday evenings from 8 to 10 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of West Webster, which is located at 570 Ridge Road in West Webster.

Information: Mark & Marlene Thone (585-226-8984 home); (585-748-5131 cell)

Reported by: Mark & Marlene Thone

Shamrock Squares

Shamrock Squares dances the Callerlab Advanced A-2 program on Tuesday evenings 6:45 to 8:30 at the Pieters Family Life Center, 1025 Commons Way, Rochester. We welcome all A-2 dancers to join us. For more information, please call.

Dance Dates: June: 5, 12, 19, 26; July: 10, 17, 24, 31; August: 7, 14, 28; September: 4, 11, 18, 25

Information: Caller Mike & Wanda Callahan (585-352-7877)

Reported by: Dick & Irma Halstead

Shirts 'N' Skirts

Shirts ’n Skirts dances throughout the summer. We have an air conditioned hall. If you are camping or visiting friends in the area, stop by and join us for Friday night dancing. June 2 is the club’s benefit dance for ALS. Please join us from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. for dancing, food and raffle baskets. Dave Eno, plus other area callers, will be calling for the event. There is a $10 suggested donation at the door. All the proceeds from the dance will be donated to ALS in the memory of Elaine Eno and Jerry Carmen. June 22 is our Graduation/ Strawberry Shortcake Night. This year we have one graduate, Katie Kelley. She has caught on quickly and enjoys dancing with her parents. In July we will have our Ice Cream Social. You are welcomed to join us on July 20 for dancing and ice cream with toppings. In August we will be gearing up for September, when we greet new members and begin classes. We will not be dancing August 31, as it is Labor Day Weekend. Enjoy your summer and stop in if you are in the area.

Caller: Dave Eno

Information: Paula Schumacher (315-635-0930)

Reported by: Paula Schumacher

Silver Squares

Silver Squares graduated three Mainstream dancers on May 21. Certificates, badges and cake made this a joyous occasion.

JUNE: June 25 will be our annual picnic which precedes the dance. Both are at our usual location (Greece United Methodist Church).

JULY: July 2 we will not be dancing because of the 4th of July Holiday. July 9 we will have our Ice Cream Social. There will be no extra charge for this event. Think summer and join us for some delicious ice cream and a fun afternoon.

AUGUST: August 13 will be our Root Beer Float Dance. Again there is no extra charge for this event. Summer is in full swing and time to enjoy a root beer float at our afternoon dance. Come and join us.

SEPTEMBER: September 3 is Labor Day and we will not be dancing. Enjoy your family, relatives and friends and have a great Labor Day. Sept 17 will be our open house with Pizza being served. Please join us.

Information: Jean St. John (585-720-0777)

Reported by: Winifred Best (585-441-9063)

Southern Tier Wheelers

Well it seems like winter might be finally over and it’s time for camping season to begin. By the time you read this we will have had our first weekend of the season and are anticipating a wonderful summer of dancing and camping. Dances on both Friday and Saturday evening begin with early rounds at 7:30 with squares beginning at 8:00. Attire is always up to you … most of us prefer casual clothes since it is often colder in the evenings. Our June weekend, June 22 to 24, will feature Howard and Donna Williamson calling and cueing. It is always a rockin’ “Rowdy” good time with both of them. Our hosts for that weekend are Gary and Sue Irvine. If you have any questions or would like to make a reservation to camp with us you can contact Sue at irvinesuej@gmail.com or by calling 585-330-9129. Hosts for the August 10–12 weekend are Clayton Wing and Donna Smart. Donna can be reached either by email at djsmart45@msm.com or by calling 585-297-7176. Howie and Donna will be calling and cueing once again. Looking ahead to the weekend of September 7 to 9, you can make reservations or get information by contacting Charlie and Dale Nientimp at cdnientimp@twc.com or calling 585-519-7816. There are flyers promoting each of these dances in the “Flyer” section of the Promenader. We would love to have you join us for a day, a night or a weekend. Trailers and cabins are available to rent from the campground. There are also several hotels in the Painted Post—Corning area. And walk-ins are ALWAYS welcomed.

Information: Bill and Pat Mosher (607-739-3299)

Reported by: Bill & Pat Mosher

Village Squares

This issue covers the time from the last dance (June 6) of our 2017–2018 dance year to the first activities of our 2018–2019 dance year.

The goodbye to our 2017–2018 dance year occurs at our Trail’s End dance on Wednesday, June 6, which features an Ice Cream Social. The dance begins at 7:00 p.m. and includes 2X2 Plus Squares and Rounds. Gil Porter will be calling and a pre-recorded Jerry Carmen will be cueing. There will be no Plus Workshop this night. The location is at the United Church of Pittsford, 123 South Main St., just south of the village. Refer to our flyer in this issue. With that our 2017–2018 dance season ends, and the club goes into its summer semi-hibernation. Some club members truly hibernate while others visit other clubs that dance and/or teach while Village Squares is hibernating.

We leap into the 2018–2019 dance year with our summer picnic on Wednesday July 25 at Kings Bend Park. To reach the park turn north off of Jefferson Road just east of Clover (Rte. 65). We have reserved the north pavilion. Games and socializing start at 3:00 p.m. Bring a dish to pass, beverages, and lawn chairs. The club will provide burgers and hots, rolls and condiments, plates, cups and utensils. Starting at 7:30 p.m., Gil Porter will be calling and a pre-recorded Jerry Carmen will be cueing. $10.00 per person will be collected at the pavilion. To facilitate the club’s advance purchases, phone Tom Powers no later than Saturday July 21 at 585-770-4700. Refer to our flyer in this issue of the Promenader.

Village Squares has no dances in the month of August.

Our 2017–2018 dance year starts in earnest Wednesday, September 5, at the Pittsford United Church with a potluck dinner and dance. The social hour begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by a sit-down meal at 6:30 p.m., followed by dancing starting at 7:30 p.m. Bring tableware and a dish to pass. For the potluck, please contact hostesses Susan Thomas 585-385-2155 (suetinny2@yahoo.com) or Barb Keane 585-787-4061. Dance admission also covers the potluck. Refer to our flyer in this issue of the Promenader.

The second Wednesday after Labor Day, September 12, our Plus Teach and Review Workshops begin. These Wednesday workshops are from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The club segues to a full Plus level from about 8:30 p.m. and continues at that level until 10:00 p.m. Mainstream dancers who graduated in May and are interested in learning Plus calls are particularly invited to join the 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 workshop in September. As an incentive, we are offering free admission to these dancers on September 12. Experienced dancers who are simply reviewing Plus level calls are welcome to blend into workshop tips. Refer to our flyer in this issue and watch for further detail in the fall issue of the Promenader.

Information: Peter & Sally Emmel (585-381-5049)

Reported by: Carl & Susan Thomas (585-385-2155)

Waterwheel Squares

Waterwheel Squares would like to thank all those who year after year make DOR so much fun and create an event that runs so smoothly. Please know that it is appreciated and your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed.

Our four class members graduated on April 24, with a little celebration of cake and ice cream, “Name That Square Dance Call” game and the awarding of their diplomas (presented by caller Bill Ryan). This year’s newest clubs members are Savannah Seamore, Kathy and Michael Sheppard and Samuel Mansfield.

Waterwheel Squares dances ALL summer long. During the month of June we will be dancing every Tuesday night. For the month of July, there will be no dance on July 3, but a dance every Tuesday evening other than the 3rd, with a Picnic on the 17th. Come and join us, just bring a dish to pass. The heat of August will be tested with our Snowflake dance on August. 7 and summer celebrated with our Summer Fling on Aug. 21.

Dances are held at the Amherst Community Church, located at 77 Washington Hwy, Snyder 14226, at 7:00 pm, with both square dancing and round dances.

September will feature our open house nights September 18 and 25. All are welcome, singles and couples.

Information: Kim Mansfield (716-228-2465); bigwigkim@aol.com

Reported by: Kim Mansfield