Batavia Silver Stars

The year 2024 was a banner year for Batavia Silver Stars. We graduated a class of five in April, 2024 and started a new class of nine in September of 2024. Two of our members were awarded the Circle of Service Award for their significant contribution to the Square and Round Dance Community. Congratulations Lucy Pietrzykowski and Joann Baxter. We were also able to start a round dance class May through November, 30 minutes before our regular weekly dance. Looking to 2025 we will be holding our Dyngus Day Dance on April 21, 2025 (Everyone is Polish on Dyngus Day!) and our very popular free Name Tag Dance in August. We will keep you posted on the details. See you on the floor!

Reported by: Lucy Pietrzykowski (luciapietrzykowski@gmail.com)

Cayuga Cut-Ups

The Cut-Ups will continue our Winter Hours on Sundays from 2:00–4:30. Club and class dance from 2:00–4:30pm. In January (1/19/25) we will celebrate the Lunar New Year, wear red and maybe enjoy Chinese takeout! February (2/16/25) Valentine’s Day is Pie Dessert Day. March (3/16/25) is St. Paddy’s Day and Soup. During the winter season please call ahead to make sure we are dancing that afternoon, (315) 689-1679 and leave a message, I will return the call as the weather sometimes changes our well thought out plans, go figure! Keep dancing,

Information: Linda English (315-689-1679)

Reported by: Linda English, Club Secretary

Cloverleaf Squares

We have 21 members in our class. With our angels, we have six to seven squares dancing. It is amazing how our members have joined the class to help Mike Callahan teach beginning western square dancing. (Our snack "Buffet" has also increased). Our Class/Club Thanksgiving Dinner Dance was well attended, with the finest pot-luck course in Rochester. There was plenty of dancing after dinner to clear out any calories that had been consumed. Jim Gotta, Chuck Meyer, Lisa Treichler will be on hand to cue our round dances. Our latest classes of Waltz and Rumba/Cha will bring greater enjoyment to the evenings. Our theme dances are sure to put more fun in our step. Bring in your favorite cheeses on Cheese Lover’s night, January 19. Dance with your valentine on February 2. There will be no dancing at the end of December 22 and 29, however. Because the Super Bowl will be played on Sunday, February 09, there will be no dancing during our regular evening times. Instead, our class will be in the afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Many of us will be supporting our favorite team later in the evening.

Join us for our Mardi Gras dance on March 2nd, the Peanut Butter Lover’s Night on March 9th, and our anniversary dance (55 years) on March 16th.

Information: (585-987-5972) or (https://www.cloverleafsquares.org)

Reported by: Carl Webster

Fun Bunch

Dance cancellations will be posted on Facebook in the event of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Reported by: Elisa Keating (elisakeating1@gmail.com)

Pairs N Squares

Our Bi Laws and Constitution (from 1980’s) was updated to current times and approved this fall.

We had a special Christmas dance with Turkey dinner and all the fixings. One of our class members, Audrey (age 15) is battling cancer and is currently at Boston Children’s hospital. The club raised $355.00 and sent it to family with get well wishes. We were surprised and pleased that the entire family of 6 came to our Christmas event. Recent texts say positive developments after 4 rounds of chemo her tumor has shrunk with upcoming surgery is planned in January in Boston.

2025 calendar was recently provided to which includes a St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco De Mayo dances since both holidays fall on a Monday.

It’s nice that dancers from other clubs come to Liverpool so sometimes we have a 2nd square. If you want to see something unusual, come to Liverpool.

Shamrock Squares

Shirts 'N' Skirts

The holiday season is behind us and Spring will soon be here. We hope everyone is having fun dancing to pass the winter doldrums and stay warm. Our class is doing excellent with the calls and can’t wait until graduation time.

In March we will be wearing our green for St. Patrick’s Dancing on the 14th. April 11th is our Annual Pizza night and May 16th will be the club cookout. If you’re interested in joining us for these events please give us a call for more info.

We will not be dancing April 18th, May 23rd or June 6th.

Mark your calendars for the Annual ALS Benefit Dance on June 7th.

Visitors are welcome anytime. Hope to see you on the dance floor!

Information: Jerri Saintey (jsaintey@verizon.net) (315-546-3651)

Reported by: Jerri Saintey

Silver Squares

Monday afternoon is a lot of fun at Silver Squares Dance Club. Six squares of dancers came to our Christmas Dance Party followed by a catered dinner from Forest Hills. The dessert table was covered by the most amazing homemade desserts from our wonderful bakers. We ushered the New Year in with a Pizza and PJ dance. Our members outdid themselves with their selection of pajamas. Jim Gotta is calling for us until March when Mike Callahan returns. Thank you, Jim!

Looking forward we have a lot going on and there will be much fun for everyone. Every other week we have theme dances that will put a smile on your face. Dress up as Elvis or in a 50’s costume for the dance on January 27th, wear your favorite sports attire On February 3rd and wear your patriotic outfits on February 17th for President’s Day. Dance with your favorite Valentine on February 10th, get ready for a fun time at the Mardi Gras dance on March 3rd and enjoy the wearin’ of the green for the St, Patrick’s Dance on March 17th. We end March on a high note with our famous Soup and Sandwich bar. This starts at noon so we can dance off our extra pounds!! One of the most fun dances is our Western Dance on April 14th where you get to wear your boots, hats and all western attire! The magnificent Pie Dance is April 28th. Our dessert table is covered by delicious pies with selections that are beyond compare. Have fun at the Vintage Dance wearing your old treasures on May 12th, honor our fallen patriots at our Memorial Day Dance on May 19th, wear your amazing Hawaiian outfits on June 2nd, celebrate the American Flag on June 9th by wearing red, white and blue and on June 16th dress up as your favorite Disney character. Save June 30th for our annual picnic. Come at noon, bring a dish to pass and we will provide the hot dogs!

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