Batavia Silver Stars

Information: Caller/Cuer TBD

Reported by: Carol Brown (585-247-5689) and Bill Ryan

Belles 'N' Beaus

Information: Dottie & Tom VanValkenburgh (585-293-2691) (tomvanv2@gmail.com)

Reported by: Barb & John Corman (585-225-6393); (totonny@rochester.rr.com)

Boo Bull Rounds

We are glad to be back and dancing again. We started a two-step class to coordinate with the two-step class we are teaching at Cloverleafs. Our round dance club starts at 7:30 and we are doing phases 2 & 3. Please come and join us some Wednesday night!

We hope to be able to continue dancing at the fire hall but attendance will determine that. We will let everyone know if we change our venue.

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

Reported by: Gary and Alice Bubel

Boo Bull Squares

We don’t know where the winter went but we are back from Florida and ready to start dancing. We began our clubs the 3rd week of May. We are hoping attendance continues so we can stay at the Henrietta Fire Hall. If not, we may have to go back to the church we have used in the past.

Stay tuned for further developments! We are so glad to be back and dancing with all of our friends.

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

Reported by: Gary and Alice Bubel

Boo Bull Squares & Rounds

We are continuing our Friday afternoon dances. It seems people like afternoon dancing! We dance 1:00 to 3:00. This is just mainstream/plus dancing with rounds between tips. We are so happy to be back dancing with our friends. Come and join us for an afternoon of fun dancing!

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

Reported by: Gary and Alice Bubel

Cayuga Cut-Ups

June, July & August the Cut-Ups will be dancing at Bailiwick’s Cafe & Market, Route 5, Elbridge, NY. We dance in the outdoor screened gazebo.

We love spending time at Bailiwick’s for so many reasons, here are some of the best… delicious meals, clean beautiful environment, local items for shopping, homemade ice cream after dancing, wood floor, fresh air… quite often we are entertainment for folks eating dinner, as well as our own enjoyment! All are welcome 6–8:30pm, we dance mainstream/plus. Come early, some of us are always there for the dinner.

Happy 61st Anniversary to the Cayuga Cut-Ups, we are planning our annual event as a Steak Roast Dinner & Dance. August 21, Sunday from 1:00–2:00 at Vince’s Park, Rte 318, Seneca Falls, NY. Dance only 2:00–5:00, walk-ins welcome. Dinner & Dance $20/dancer or Dance only $10/dancer. We have the Hip Boot Boys as our headliners ready to get the party going! Reservations for Steak Roast Dinner & Dance must be made prior to August 14, send to Linda English, 3524 Clinton Rd, Jordan, NY 13080, payable to Cayuga Cut-Ups. Walk-in’s welcome after 2:00.

We are ready for the best summer ever, keep dancing. Linda English, Club Secretary

Information: Linda English (315-689-1679)

Reported by: Linda English

Champagne Whirl-A-Ways

Information: Diane Camp (607-776-4528)

Reported by: Art Diefenbach

Cloverleaf Squares

Many of our dancers attended the Rochester area Dance-O-Rama. It was great dancing to International caller and cuer, Betsy and Roy Gotta and Jim Gotta. Our newer dancers especially appreciated the experience. It also gave our newer dancers our sense of community in the Rochester area.

We have started our round dance teach at the beginning of May which will continue through August. Mark Thone began our two-step teach throughout May and Alice Bubel will be with us until August. Angels are welcome and will be helpful if there are missing partners. The round dance teach will be at the Henrietta Firemen’s Hall beginning at 5:00 pm and will end at 6:30 pm. Our regular club dancing begins later at 7:00 pm.

We will be having some theme dancing this summer. June 12 is our Red/White/Blue dance. Two weeks later, June 26 is our Silly Hats Night and July 24 is Country Night with featured caller, Gary Bubel. August 28 is our ever-popular Ice Cream Social. Be sure to check our schedule at cloverleafsquares.org from time to time to keep abreast of all of our theme dances.

On September 18, 2022 we are having our Open House, so keep it mind. Let your friends and people you meet know of this event. Who knows, they may become new square dancers. But, at least they will have fun that evening.

Information: 585-987-5972

Reported by: Carl Webster, Corresponding Secretary

Copy Cats

Copy Cats members and guests have been enjoying our new, Saturday evening schedule: 7:00–9:00, no early rounds, 2x2.

Valentine’s Day Dance: We had a total of three squares. The weather was cold with high winds, heavy snow, and white outs! This did not keep Ron Brown from making the trip to Penfield to call for us. Thank you, Ron!!! Lots of red apparel was evident. Many pictures were taken of couples standing in front a huge red valentine loaned to us by Silver Squares. Thank you to Silver Squares Co-Presidents, Don Naulin and Anne Granger.

St. Patrick’s Day Dance, March 19: On Friday, March 18, the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the First Baptist Church of Penfield gave permission to Rick and Donna LaDonna, Co-Presidents of Copy Cats, to allow unvaccinated dancers into the facility. Copy Cats members were notified of this change prior to Saturday’s dance. As previously requested by the Board of Trustees of the FBCP, we will continue to sanitize surface areas of chairs, tables, and bathrooms, prior to locking up. Three squares danced to caller, Dave Eno. He kept our feet moving quickly and included a lot of unfamiliar sequences to challenge us. It was a fantastic evening. Thank you, Dave!!!

Spring Fling Dance, April 2: We gave a warm welcome-back to Mike Callahan, who had been spending a snowless two months in Arizona. The dance hall was beautifully decorated with many spring flowers. Thank you, Debbie Blood.

Our last scheduled dance of the 2021–2022 season, “Save the Last Dance,” was on April 23, 2022, with Jim Gotta, Caller, and Lisa Treichler, Cuer. Four squares of smiling, enthusiastic dancers participated and 10 couples round danced to the expertise of Lisa’s cues. Copy Cats Officers were elected at this dance.

Due to the necessity of cancelling a dance early in the year (1/8/2022), a make-up dance is scheduled for June 4, 2022, 2:00–4:00, at the First Baptist Church of Penfield, 1862 Penfield Road.

To maintain our square-dancing prowess and because we love square dancing, many Copy Cats members plan to attend the three summer WNY Federation dances. The first: June 18, 1:00–3:30, at the VFW Post 8495, 300 Macedon Center Road, Fairport. The second: July 16, 1:00–5:00 at Barnards Exempt, 360 Maiden Lane, Rochester. The third: August 27, 1:00–3:30, VFW Post 8495, 300 Macedon Center Road, Fairport.

Copy Cats will gather for our annual summer picnic on August 9, 2022. There will be games interspersed with square dance tips, and a great deal of socializing (catching up on topics such as what did you do on your summer vacation).

An Open House for new dancers is scheduled for September 20. Basic and mainstream level classes will begin on September 27. The Open House and classes will be at the Scribner Road School, Penfield.

Hope to see you on the dance floor!!! We dance at the First Baptist Church of Penfield, 1862 Penfield Road, Penfield, NY. The Church enforces CDC guidelines. Check the Copy Cats website, www.copycatsdancing.org, or the Promenader schedule for any updates.

Information: Rick and Donna LaDonna; 585-633-2044; copy.cats@live.com)

Reported by: Gary and Lorraine Granath

Dalton Gang

Have a great summer! We’ll resume dancing in September.

Information: Jamond Billyard (jamondbillyard@yahoo.com)

Reported by: Jamond Billyard and Donna Whitmer

Dancing Shadows

Dancing Shadows is an Easy Level (Phase II–III) Round Dance Club which meets on Monday evenings from 8:00–10:00. The program consists of Easy Level dancing and includes a teach part way through the evening. In addition, we will stop to address and work on any questions as they occur. Dress is casual/comfortable.

We are on winter break until mid-March, hoping to re-start on March 23. However, we have not yet settled on a new dance location, so stay tuned for day, time and place.

Information: Marlene Thone (585-748-5131 cell) (marlenethone@mindspring.com)

Reported by: Marlene & Mark Thone

Fun Bunch

Information: Jeanne Hering (315-252-3991) (jhering@twcny.rr.com)

Reported by: Jeanne Hering (315-252-3991)

Grand Squares

We have managed to complete another square dance season, having successfully overcome several obstacles—returning to dancing at a school (which does not ask half of what we take in at the door), the persistence of the Covid virus, winter’s snow storms and George’s unexpected but serious health problems. This was due to the financial support of club members, the calling expertise of Mike and Jim, the presence of numerous guests and the willing preparation of our dance site by the Roth custodial staff. All these things have enabled us to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Grand Squares and to look forward to the continuation of our dancing for months to come. A sincere “Thank You” to each of you. See you in the fall.

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

Reported by: Carol Ann Stahl

Pairs N Squares

Information: Kathleen Harter (Kathleen.i.harter@gmail.com) (315-481-0570)

Reported by: Nancy Curtis (lnmcurtis@gmail.com) (315-532-1117)

Penn Yan Friendship Squares

Penn Yan Friendship Squares will take the summer off, and start Wednesday workshops in September 2022. We’re happy to say that we will accept new dancers at that time.

We are planning two Saturday dances in the fall: on October 29 with a Halloween theme, and on December 10 with a Christmas theme. Richard Rosenfield will be calling and Lisa Treichler will be cueing.

We will be hosting the Watkins Weekend September 16–18 in 2022 with Jack Pladdys calling & Steve Bradt, from Easton, PA cuing. It’s not too early to register. Mark your calendars and come down for the weekend or just an evening or all day on Saturday. For more info contact Sue Irvine at 585-330-9129 or email her at irvinesuej@gmail.com. Stay well, and we hope to see you!

Information: Lise Rosenfield (585-245-3720)

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

Round Towners

Round Towners is an Easy — Intermediate Round Dance Club, dancing a Phase III & IV level program, on Thursday evenings from 8:00–10:00. 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. Dress is casual/comfortable.

Round Dance Leaders/Instructors: Mark and Marlene Thone

Information: Mark & Marlene Thone (585-226-8984 home); (585-748-5131 Marlene’s cell); (585-748-8568 Mark’s cell)

Reported by: Mark & Marlene Thone (marlenethone@mindspring.com)

Shamrock Squares

Shamrock Squares dances the Callerlab Advanced A-2 program on Tuesday afternoons 2:30 to 4:30 at the Pieters Family Life Center, 1025 Commons Way, Rochester. We welcome all A-2 dancers to join us. For more information, please call.

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

Reported by: Mike Callahan

Shirts 'N' Skirts

The Fulton Shirts and Skirts are back to dancing! We are working on catching up with the Mainstream and Plus calls since most of us a bit rusty after two years of Covid.

We welcome other clubs to join us on Friday evenings, in our journey back to square dancing!

We will dance through the summer in our air conditioned room, and will be anxious to start a new class come September.

Information: Debra Allen(banddallen@gmail.com) (315-598-3535)

Reported by: Debra Allen

Silver Squares

If you are looking for something to do on a Monday afternoon, come over and dance at Silver Squares! We dance almost every Monday from 1:00pm–3:00pm and dance Mainstream, Plus, and Rounds. We dance year around and are one of the few clubs that continue to dance throughout the summer. We are located in the Greece United Methodist Church at 1924 Maiden Lane in Rochester, NY 14626. The cost is $5.00 per person. We welcome anyone who would like to join us. There is no better place to be on a Monday afternoon for dancing, laughter, and friendship.

We follow COVID precautions and then some. We attempt to keep all members informed of any COVID outbreaks in the square dance community and at Silver Squares. We occasionally ask all members to wear masks if we feel it is safer. Members are always encouraged to do what they feel is best for their own protection. We have sanitizer and masks available at all times. We continue to have individual snacks available for all members. Please call Don or Anne for any updates (Don 585-200-0464 or Anne 585-317-6442).

Our theme parties continue to be extremely successful. Our St. Patrick’s Day Dance, our Pizza Party, Lilac Day Dance, and Memorial Day Dance were well attended and everyone had a good time. Our most special dance was our Spring Fling and Silent Auction Dance. Enjoy looking at some of the pictures of these events!

Looking forward we have a busy summer of fun dances!

Our Flag Day Dance is on June 13th. We ask you pull out your red, white, and blue dance clothes and come on over and dance!!

June 27th is our Annual Picnic. The picnic starts at noon and dancing starts at 1:00. Please bring your own lunch and any individual dessert you would like to share. It is a fun time to visit with friends.

July 18th is our Ice Cream Social. There is no better way to spend a hot summer afternoon than enjoying ice cream with friends.

August 1st is a Summer Fun Dance. Come on over and wear sunglasses, hats, caps, and anything that reminds you of summer. Dance and enjoy a popsicle or two or three!

August 22nd is a 50’s Dance with Root Beer Floats. Ladies, find your poodle skirts and men, find your jeans and slick back your hair! Be prepared for a really good time. Maybe Mike will dust off his 50 songs for us!

Even though Silver Squares dances in the middle of the afternoon, we have a great time! We have become like a family and we welcome each and every person who walks through our doors.

Continue to look at the Promenader for any updates or changes and don’t ever hesitate to call.

Please call with any questions

Don Naulin and Anne Granger

(585) 200-0464, (585)-317-6442

Silver Squares Co-Presidents

Information: Don Naulin / Anne Granger (naulin@netzero.net) (585-200-0464)

Reported by: Anne Granger (ssunnyweather7@gmail.com) (585-317-6442)

Southern Tier Wheelers

Well, after the past few years with COVID, we are hoping to get in a full summer of camping this year. We had a warm start to the season dancing to Betsy and Roy Gotta for our May weekend. It was so good to be able to visit and dance with others. So we are hoping that maybe some of you will join us. Please check the Promenader for flyers for the weekends. We are, once again, offering our Super Saturday Special for June, August and September. Gary and Alice Bubel will be the caller and cuer for these weekends.

On the Saturday of our camping weekend, we will begin square dance funshops (we don’t call them workshops) at 1:00 and, until 3:00, our caller will put us through our paces. At 3:15, we begin to relax and have a happy hour that includes snacks and beverages of your choice. We may also have games and some time to swim—the choice is yours. Dinner is served at 5:00 offering a hamburger or 2 hot dogs along with sides and desserts. Early rounds begin at 6:30 followed by a regular dance until 9:00. We have a campfire with snacks for you to enjoy before you head for home. All of this for only $25.00 a person. Reservations for the Super Saturday must be made 2 weeks in advance. The dates for the Super Saturdays are June 18, August 13 and September 10. We hope you will consider joining us for one or more of these Saturdays and experience the wonderful world of dancing and camping.

Of course, full weekend packages are available along with trailer or cabin rentals offered through the campground. Please direct questions, reservations and payment in advance to Bill and Pat Mosher, 211 Sunset Circle, Horseheads, NY 14845.

Our emails are patmosher116@gmail.com and wmosher@stny.rr.com.

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

Reported by: Bill & Pat Mosher

Village Squares

We are back to dancing—depleted, but dancing. We scheduled two dances in the spring—May 11 and June 8.

On May 11, we had just over two squares, all very happy to be dancing together again after such a long COVID gap. We hope that June 8 will bring even more, but we are happy to welcome however many, or few, come out to Pittsford to dance with us. We dance from 7pm to 9pm. Check our flyer for details. We do take COVID countermeasures seriously, including wearing masks at all times.

We plan to take the summer off, as usual, since our hall is not air conditioned, but we’ll resume in September.

Plans for next season are not settled yet, but we are considering an alternate-week schedule where we would still dance on Wednesdays, but alternating weeks with the Grand Squares, who would be dancing in Henrietta on alternate Thursdays. This is just an idea right now, but everyone I’ve discussed it with thinks it’s a good one—or didn’t object loudly enough for me to hear them :-)

Information: Peter Emmel (585-381-5049)

Reported by: Peter Emmel

Waterwheel Squares

Information: Gary Etherton (ge14094@gmail.com) (716-796-9265)

Reported by: Gary Etherton