Copy Cats

Copy Cats started the class year by hosting two Free Open Houses and two Introductory Lessons that saw over 60 new faces coming to dance. Thanks to our Copy Cats Angels, Angels from other clubs and our caller/instructor, Ron Brown, we now have kittens, kittens, kittens everywhere! Our newest litter has 29 kittens, all of whom are eager to learn to square dance as they grow friendships and exercise their brains and bodies dancing. Copy Cats worked with Penfield Recreation to advertise our kitten classes this year and the Penfield Community Center is a great place to dance. Kitten classes are Wednesdays from 7:00–9:00, with Plus level refresher time from 6:15–7:00. Our fall dances have been well attended and feature alternating mainstream and plus tips, with a round dance in between. Dances are held at the First Baptist Church of Penfield, 1862 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY. We held our Veteran’s Day Dance on Saturday, November 9, 7:00–9:00 with veterans admitted free. Then we promenaded right into the holiday season with our Thanksgiving Dance, Saturday November 23, 7:00–9:00. We held a turkey raffle and a non-perishable food was collected to support the Penfield Ecumenical Food Shelf. Dig deep into your closets for your Ugly Sweater or Crazy Hat and come to our Dance on Saturday, December 7, 7:00–9:00. Celebrate friends and the holidays at our Holiday Dance on Saturday, December 23, 7:00–9:00. This is the first of our class/club dances. Students from any club are admitted to the dance for free. We will start the evening with an optional buffet dinner, for $20 per person, served 5:30–6:30. Dinner features grilled chicken, baked ham and sirloin tips with many delicious sides as well. RSVP and send payment by December 13 to Debbie and Jeff Blood, 108 Cindy Lane, Rochester, NY 14626. 2025 starts off with a switch to afternoon dancing with our New Year’s Dance from 2:00–4:00 on Saturday, January 4. Class/club dance #2, Winter Wonderland on January 18, 2:00–4:00 will be hosted by the kitten class and students from any club are admitted to the dance for free. Celebrate your home team or favorite sport (other than square dancing, of course!) at our February Sports Dance, Saturday, February 1, 7:00–9:00. This is our third class/club dance opportunity. Students from any club are admitted to the dance for free. Copy Cats Valentine’s Dance is for all who love square dancing! Share the love and join us on Saturday, February 15, 2:00–4:00. Jump into spring with our Hawaiian Theme Dance on Saturday, March 1, 7:00–9:00. Remember to wear a coat over your island attire. This is another class/club dance, and students from any club will be admitted free of charge. Shamrocks may not be blooming but it’s time for the St Patrick’s Dance! Join us Saturday, March 15, 7:00–9:00 for a lucky good time. This might be the perfect time to try your luck at the 50/50 raffle. Email: copy.cats@live.com

updated 2024-12-01