The Randall Award is the highest honor the Federation can bestow upon a square or round dancer. Named for past Federation President Buddy Randall, this award recognizes individuals who have given outstanding service to the Federation and to square and round dancing in Oregon — especially those dedicated people who work tirelessly behind the scenes, often without recognition.
Your council can provide additional information and support for submitting a nomination, and the nomination form is available on the Federation website. Think about the person in your club, council, or festival group who is always there — the one willing to do whatever needs to be done and who can always be counted on. Those quiet, dependable volunteers are the heart of our organization.
Perhaps it’s time to recognize them with a Randall Award nomination.
Joyce Welton, Federation President
Summer is a great time to go on visitations. Because many clubs go dark, be sure to check "Where & When" to make sure you don't get surprised.
Join me in celebrating 250 years of the grand experiment called the "United States of America".
We just received word that national caller Mike Sikorsky passed away today, June 20. We'll post an obituary when one is available.
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The next Federation meeting will be held at Abernethy Grange in Oregon City on September 20. Your new 2026-27 officers will take over partway through that meeting.
There is currently no Summer Festival scheduled for 2026.
ORDTA is holding a Round Dance weekend at the Emerald Square Dance Center in Springfield on August 21 and 22.
Summer Festival 2027 will be held at Blanchet Catholic School, July 30 to August 1, sponsored by the Interstate-Highlanders Council.
Summer Festival is currently planned for 2028. More info will be coming.
The next Mid-Winter Festival, "Diamond Cir-Q-L8 and Roll to Mid-Winter" will be held in Albany on January 29-31, 2027. Click on the thumbnail to get your registration form.
The latest news about the National Square Dance Conventions® is located in the National Squares magazine, produced by the NEC. You can find the latest issue here at National Squares.
The Washington Summer Festival will be held in Ocean Shores, Washington, July 16-18, 2026.
The 2026 USAWest Convention will be held in Cedar City, Utah, August 5-8, 2026
The 76th National Square Dance Convention® will be held in Loveland, Colorado, June 23-26, 2027.
All clubs in the Oregon Federation are required to maintain their status as non-profit corporations with the State of Oregon. The Secretary of State's office mails out a renewal notice about a month before your registration expires every year. The following clubs expire this month:
July 1 -- Blue Mountains Council
July 9 -- Rogue-Sis-Q Council
July 14 -- Beachcombers
July 18 -- Star Promenaders
July 23 -- Eager Beavers
July 23 -- Sagebrush Shufflers
July 25 -- Umpqua Area Council
Download a complete list of the Federation club dances this month, all sorted by date and city.
Everything in the When & Where is extracted from the state directory information. If you find that your club information is wrong, you can fix that by going to the directory information area and fixing your data.
As planning for the 2027 Mid-Winter Festival moves into the scheduling phase, I wanted to share how callers and cuers were selected for this year’s event. As Chairwoman, I am ultimately accountable for the decisions made for Mid-Winter. That includes the direction I set and the guidance I provide to the Square Dance and Round Dance Program Chairs.
For the 2027 festival, I directed that priority be given to:
This approach is intentional. My goal is to align Mid-Winter with the long-term health of dancing in our state by:
After prioritizing those groups, additional callers and cuers were invited based on space and program needs.
To help balance participation and create more opportunities overall, I also asked that individuals who both call and cue select one role for the festival. An Open Mic session is also planned, providing additional opportunity for participation during the weekend.
Invitations for callers were sent recently, and invitations for cuers will be sent later this summer. Scheduling is currently underway, with the focus on building a strong, balanced program from those invited.
Mid-Winter succeeds because of the time, talent, and commitment of our dance community. I appreciate the support and flexibility of everyone involved as we work to deliver a great 2027 festival while also supporting the future of dancing in Oregon.
~ Brooke Davison, Chairwoman Mid Winter Festival 2027
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Elizabeth “Betsy” May Dutton August 22, 1965-June 20, 2026
Betsy passed away in hospice care during the early morning hours of June 20 after a courageous battle with cancer. She faced her cancer diagnosis with strength, and an unwavering positive spirit.
Betsy was the only child of Bill and Fran Dutton who both predeceased her. She was born in Oregon and raised in the Milwaukie area. Betsy attended Pacific Lutheran High School, Clackamas Community College and Western Oregon University.
As a teenager, Betsy became an accomplished roller skater; spending countless hours at the historic Oaks Park roller rink. She also developed a love of square sancing as a young woman. After returning to the Portland area, following many years in Minnesota, Betsy joined River City Dancers Square Dance club where she was an active participant in club events and activities.
Betsy dedicated 38 years of service to the Cigna companies. She held a variety of positions including secretary, data entry clerk and customer support technician. In 2012 she joined the Role Based Access Control team where she advanced to the position of Information Protection senior advisor. In that role, she helped ensure the success of complex data migration projects, supporting colleagues across the organization. Betsy remained a valued presence on the team, which she often described as her work family. Her long-time manager and friend remembered her as someone who approached everything with positivity. She cared deeply about doing her best work for the benefit of others.
Betsy graced this world with her light and beautiful smile for 60 years. She left behind an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her.
It was her wish to have a celebration of life memorial square dance in lieu of a funeral service. Details of this event will follow.
In Betsy’s memory, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
You can download this list of callers and cuers who are available and ready to call or cue a dance for you.
Callers:
Cuers:
These ORDTA members are willing to donate their time and knowledge to mentor new Cuers:
The July 2026 Oregon Round of the Month has been chosen by the Portland Area Council:
"A Doo-Wah Ditty", Phase II Two-Step, choreographed by Casey & Sharon Parker. The song is performed by Alex Germains on the album Volume 38 The Best of Ballroom Music or Close Harmony Capers.
For more information on the Round of the Month, please contact .
Everything in this section is taken from the state directory information. If you find that your class information is wrong, you can fix that by going to the directory information area and picking to the "Lessons" tab.
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July 10 (2nd Fri)
CCCA is sponsoring Life's a Dance festival slated for August 13,14 and 15 with national caller, Pat Carnathan, from California. Pat calls world-wide through A2. Our own Rikki Labato is the featured cuer. Look for the flyer. Mike Kious is in charge of this fun weekend in Springfield. Join us!
Our next dance is open mic for any dancers wsho thinks they might like to try calling and/or cueing. Christina has a number of dancers wishing to try their hand at cueing. Please, if you are reading this, tell your caller or cuer, and we'll help you. This is the way caller Sandy Harris got started. Jim Voll handed her a record to learn. Voila! So, it could happen to you. It's a lot of fun. Yes, it's a lot of work too, but it's worth it!
See you at our next Fifth Saturday Dance, August 29. 7:00 - Pre-Rounds and 6:30 to 9:30 squares andto rounds. We danace at the Emerald Dance Center in Springfield.
Christina always bring cake and ice cream to this dance as her birthday is August 31. The big one this year! Which one???
Christina Corelli, Secretary for CCCA
We will dance, we hope, two times in July on the 12th and 26th, but perhaps only once in August since the hall will have a square dance festival on the 2nd weekend (14th-16th), and a round dance weekend on the 3rd weekend. We will try for two dances in August but have not determined dates yet. Please check the website, cas-sd.yolasite.com, to see our tentative schedule.
Since we don’t keep a regular schedule because we don’t dance unless we know for certain that we have a square of dancers, please call Fred Beisse at 458-221-3564 to make sure we are dancing. We dance in Hall B which is in the rear of the Emerald Square Dance Center at 2095 Yolanda Ave. in Springfield off I-105. It has its own parking lot. Please come join us if you are in the area. The dress code is always casual.
See you in a square,
Gaynor Hintz
We dance the third Saturdays and the second and fourth Fridays at the Emerald Dance Center in Springfield.
Come and have fun with our new club!
Christina Corelli - Cuer
Please call David Lajoie at 541-520-7311 to make sure we are dancing. We usually do, but there may be an exception. We love company!
Christina Corelli - Member-at-Large
We had a meeting on May 21, and we re-elected most of the officers but elected a new Treasurer, Lila McKamey. We also discussed when to start new dancer dances in the Mid-Willamette Council. The Fall Festival is on October 31 (Halloween), and it was decided that the first new dancer dances should start the following weekend. It was expressed that only one new dancer dance a weekend should occur. There are enough weekends that the dances don’t need to double up this season. We will see how things work out in the fall.
We are dark for the rest of the summer to attend dances, festivals, take some downtime, and vacation.
Marilyn Schmit
Regarding World Beat Fest, we will perform on Saturday only, June 27, from 1:30-2:15 PM on the European Stepping Stage. The changes in dates and times were determined by the number of performers seeking an opportunity to participate in the popular World Beat event.
Marion County Fair is just around the corner, so don’t miss the clogging and the music. Cherry City Cloggers will kick off the lineup of entertainers Friday night, July 10, from 5:15-6:00 p.m.
Delva Chulate
The dances are sponsored by the Alliance, which is several local clubs that support each other's various activities, and host plus dances monthly during the fall, winter, and spring. We're eager to have all plus dancers join us in polishing our skills.
Fran Westphal
On May 9, IWW held a business meeting. We discussed the transfer from one treasurer to another. Also got permission to talk to a local investment broker to see what it would take to move the account to local instead of doing business by email. Our caller submitted two flyers for consideration for the July 4 dance. The dancers present made a choice. Koast Krash future was deliberated by those who attended to determine what the future holds, i.e., location, timing, a chairperson, etc.
The club returns to its regular first and second Saturday dance schedule in June. A mystery group is expected to visit on June 13. On June 27, club members will travel to Boring to dance with the Country Cut-Ups.
July will feature two themed dances. On July 4, KC Curtis will call a George Strait-themed dance, and we also celebrate KC's birthday. On July 11, the club will host “A Square Dance with a Side of Blueberry Pie,” featuring an evening of dancing and blueberry desserts. Flyers for both events are in the OFN.
Mainstream lessons begin September 13 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Rosemary Grieser
July 4 (1st Sat)
July 11 (2nd Sat)
We are planning Mainstream and Cha-Cha lessons starting September 13. Otherwise, our regular program has us dancing every first and third Saturday starting September 18, starting at 6:30 p.m. with Plus, Pre-Rounds at 6:45 p.m., and Mainstream from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (every third tip Plus). For details, please visit www.lebanonsquarecirclers.com.
Kaynor Heineck
Marilyn Schmit
The Sunday phase 3-4 waltz class was a success with nine graduating and waiting for us to announce what we are teaching next Spring. We are open to suggestions. In the Fall, we will go back to phase 2 two-step, and we have three couples signed up for that class already. Let us know if you have some dancers ready to join the round dance world and want to learn with us on September 13 at 3:30 p.m.
Marilyn Schmit
May has come and gone with the Pacific Northwest Teen Festival in the books. Our very own Salem Super Novas won Grand Champions in the Junior division, which had nine squares competing. Aiden Skiens took second place in Junior Calling, and he and his partner from the Jacks and Jills won Champions in the Junior Round Dance division as well as the Compulsory. The Salem Swingin' Stars won the Exhibition Category with our Dance through the Decades routine. The youth all did an amazing job and are now looking forward to next year.
On June 19, the kids performed their Display squares with their Callers, and we danced the Exhibition Routine for your enjoyment. Their coach, Michael Kious, was also at this dance.
July 3 is our Patriotic Dance, so wear your Red, White and Blue. We will have some 250-year dangles for purchase. July 17 is our third Friday Dance, and July 31 is our fifth Friday Plus Dance.
Randy Dibble will hold Plus Lessons/Workshop on Wednesdays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. beginning on June 10. Lessons are scheduled to go until the first Wednesday in September.
See you on the dance floor.
Sheila Machado
We are planning to dance on the trailer in the Mt. Angel 4th of July parade and the Homer Davenport Days parade in August.
Petrina Buchheit
July 21 (3rd Tue)
We finished up our winter Mainstream lessons and held our graduation the first week of June. We're very proud of our students and look forward to dancing with them in the future.
Shalom,
Shari Schonbrun
July 25 (4th Sat)
We are looking forward to celebrating summer at the next PAC dance on Friday, July 31. Feel free to wear your cool and comfortable summer attire. Our caller will be Darrell Kalmbach, and our cuer will be Tami Helms. We will be at Oak Grove, dancing from 7-9:30 pm.
July 31 (5th Fri)
Here are our upcoming dances:
• July 1: Help us celebrate Independence Day. We’ll all be wearing our best Red, White, and Blue. Darrell Kalmbach will call, and Tami Helms will cue.
• July 15: Our caller will be Terry Halley, and Tami Helms will cue.
• July 29: It’s Christmas in July. Our Jolly “Santa” caller will be Mike Kious, and “Elf” Tami Helms will cue.
We have a special event coming up on Saturday, July 25. Oregon City is planning a “First City” celebration, on Main Street from 11am to 6 pm. B ’n’ Bs have a spot reserved, where we will have a tent and display tables. Other clubs are invited to participate. Bring promotional materials about dances and lessons. We plan to wear square dance attire and have music playing.
B ‘n’ Bs dance first, third, and fifth Wednesdays at the Abernethy Grange, 15745 S. Harley Ave., Oregon City.
Plus at 7 pm; Pre-rounds at 7:15 pm; Mainstream from 7:30-9:30 pm, followed by announcements.
Find us on Facebook, or call Melissa (360-904-7419) or Jay (503-655-7163).
July 1 (1st Wed)
July 15 (3rd Wed)
July 29 (5th Wed)
Much thanks to all our wonderful friends who attended the Chaps “At the Hop” dance on June 19. It was our last dance before we go DARK for the Summer. and Terry Halley and Sandra Pinion’s enthusiasm along with our two squares dancing, made it so much fun!
We go DARK in July and August to promote our future lessons through Demos and Community Festivals.. It’s also a great opportunity to visit other SD clubs that dance on the same night as Chaps (1st and 3rd Fridays).
Chaps and Petticoats will be promoting our two-FREE Lesson nights happening: SUN. Sept. 27 and October 4, at the various events over the summer: Hubbard Hop Fest. July 18, Aurora Colony Days August 8, and the Clackamas County Fair performance August 20 at 3:30pm on the Rodeo Stage in Canby.. Our lessons will continue each Sunday thereafter at the Maplewood Grange from 5 - 7 PM …Perhaps you will join us, we’d enjoy your company. Angels, perhaps your Clubs have graduated students - since teachings are cemented through practice, bring those rusty graduates with you to Angel to Scott Zinser's lessons starting September 27th.
We look forward to seeing you in a square,
Betty Chipps
The Cut-ups had a busy month. We had two wonderful dances, and we went to the Tri Council Dance and joined a bunch of our friends for an amazing night. We also had our first Cut-ups Campout, and it was a wonderful experience. We will be hosting our last Bingo night on June 26 before taking a break for the summer. We will resume in September.
Cut-ups will be dancing on July 4 with Craig Abercrombie calling and cueing. We also will be dancing July 25 at the Barn with Scott Zinser and Julie Stiers; August 1 with George Hermann and Julia Buchheit; and August 22 with Scott Zinser and Julie Stiers.
We look forward to seeing you all in a square soon!
Lisa Coen
July 4 (1st Sat)
July 25 (4th Sat)
Our club will be dark for the months of June, July, and August. Happy Hoppers feel this is a time to relax and share summer activities, along with resting and recharging for the fall dance and lesson times. We encourage our members to keep dancing through the summer whenever possible by enjoying visits to other clubs and joining in some festivals.
The Happy Hoppers will host a club picnic and meeting on Sunday, August 2, 2026. We will provide additional information as this date approaches. Remember, you can always see our website happy-hoppers.com and find us on Facebook as the Happy Hoppers Square Dance Club, Vancouver, WA.
Our club will be back in September for Monday night lessons along with first and third Saturday night dances with rounds. Plan on coming to join us and keep on sharing ... Square Dancing is the Best!
See you dancing, Denise and Roz Buddenberg
June 27 will be the club’s 36th Anniversary Dance. We will be celebrating the club’s anniversary and the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Cake and ice cream will be served. Please wear your favorite red/white/blue dance attire and help us celebrate everything Red, White and Blue.
Our July 11 dance will be “Dancing in Paradise” with watermelon at break time. Dress to fit the theme and come have a great time with us.
July 11 (2nd Sat)
July 25 (4th Sat)
July 31 (5th Fri)
Our dance with Roger Putzler was also a lot of fun on June 6th for our Drive Away Cancer dance. Thank you to those who donated to the American Cancer Society!
On Tuesdays we have a Masters in Plus Class/Workshop and on Thursdays we have a Masters in Mainstream Class/Workshop. They are both from 6:30-8:00PM. Come join the fun, polish up what you know and learn the calls from different positions as well as the calls that have changed on the lists with the new Callerlab lists and definitions.
Our July dances are:
July 4th – Dark - Happy 4th of July!!
July 18th – Barbecue Picnic 6PM Potluck BBQ, 7PM Rounds, 7:30 Squares with Chuck Simpkins Calling, Elaine Funk Cueing
We will be dark from July 22nd through August for the Fair.
July 18 (3rd Sat)
July 22 (4th Wed)
July 2 (1st Thu)
July 3 (1st Fri)
It was reported that the 2026-2027 TVC Directory is being compiled by Ferrous Steinka. Work is continuing on the TVC Directory with completion near the end of June or early July. The printing order will be submitted when finished and verified for a July delivery and distribution. I wish to thank all the club members who provided me with their information in a timely manner to achieve completion on schedule.
The next TVC 5th Saturday dance, 'Dancing In The Park', will be August 29th at Harleman Park, Cornelius featuring caller George Hermann and cuer Julie Stiers. An informal dance gathering begins with a potluck picnic from 3:30 to 4:30. We have the park reserved beginning at 3pm. Bring a dish to share and enjoy dancing beginning at 4:30 and continuing until 7:00pm.
The next TVC Meeting will be on June 22nd in person at the Aloha Grange. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.
Ferrous Steinka
Clubs work hard to recruit new dancers and get them to really enjoy square dancing. Then summer comes, people do other things and when fall arrives they have other interests taking their time. We have found that be continuing our workshops our students continue to stay in contact with our club and are less apt to lose interest in dancing. I am encouraging clubs to think about this and about having older club members bring the newer ones to a workshop.
Hope to see you in a square this summer.
Nick Johnson
We’ve now returned to our regular Monday dance schedule from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. To help everyone continue learning and growing, we’re starting each dance with a 15-minute workshop. During this time, we’ll introduce A level calls that will transition into Plus this fall, while also polishing our Plus dancing skills. Everyone is welcome, the workshop flows right into the dance.
On May 4th, we kicked up our heels at our Fiesta Dance in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, and later in the month we honored Memorial Day with a special dance on May 25th. A heartfelt thank you goes to Daryl Clendenin for stepping in to call for us during the holiday event.
Looking ahead, we’ll be showing our patriotic spirit by wearing red, white, and blue for our Independence Day Dance on July 6th. Beginning July 13th, our popular Hawaiian-attire Mondays return! Hawaiian shirts and tropical styles are encouraged (but not required) on the second Monday of each month through September. We hope you’ll join us for a summer full of dancing, learning, and fun!
The Eager Beavers dance Plus every Monday at the air-conditioned Aloha Grange with Darrell Kalmbach calling, and Tami Helms or Lane Clem cueing Phase II and III Rounds on alternate Mondays. For current dancing information, please see our website at https://EagerBeavers.info. (see link above).
Alice Hendricks
July 6 (1st Mon)
July 13 (2nd Mon)
July 20 (3rd Mon)
July Schedule
• July 5th - Dark for the Fourth of July weekend. Enjoy the fireworks, family fun, and try to return with all ten fingers intact!
• July 12th - Michael Kious joins us as guest caller for an evening packed with great music, lively squares, and plenty of smiles.
• July 19th - Craig Abercrombie takes the Mic and keeps the action rolling with his energetic calling.
• July 26th - Terry Halley brings us a fun-filled evening of dancing, followed by a delicious potluck dinner. Come hungry and bring your favorite dish to share!
If you're cruising down the Oregon Coast and hear toe-tapping music and laughter floating out of the Pacific Grange, don't just drive by, follow the sound! You'll find friendly faces, welcoming dancers, and a great time waiting for you.
Whether you're a seasoned square dancer or just curious to see what all the fun is about, visitors and dancers of every level are always welcome!
Our regular caller Mark wheeler will be back in September.
Kathy Liebowitz
Our Mother's Day Dance on the 9th gave us a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the moms, grandmoms, and special mother figures in our lives. Michael Kious provided fabulous, joy-filled calling while Randy Lewis kept the rounds smooth and beautiful throughout the evening. Photos of "dear old mom" added a heartwarming touch, and the refreshment table was loaded with comfort-food favorites that were every bit as popular as the dance floor.
On the 23rd, the Denim Dance filled the hall with shades of blue and plenty of Hoedowner spirit. Michael once again kept the squares moving, while Randy mixed in lively Rumbas and Cha Chas. Thanks to everyone who dressed for the theme and contributed treats for the break table. The evening was a true success, proving that denim never goes out of style, especially when paired with good friends and great dancing.
July promises more summer fun.
The Beach Ball Bingo Dance on July 11th will bring sunshine, smiles, and beach-day energy to the hall. Michael Kious will be calling, with Connie Clark cueing. Be sure to wear your brightest summer colors and join us for an evening of bingo and dancing.
Then on July 25th, we'll saddle up for the Wild Wild West Dance. Michael Kious and Randy Lewis will lead a night of country charm, lively music, and western-themed fun. Dust off your boots, grab your partner, and join us for an evening that's sure to be a rootin'-tootin' good time.
We look forward to seeing everyone on the dance floor as the Hoedowners continue making memories one tip at a time.
Sarah Richmond
July 11 (2nd Sat)
July 25 (4th Sat)
Lindie Noonan
The Recreation Center was especially lively on May 4th for our Cinco De Mayo dance with festive costumes and decorations. The following week the club held elections for club offices with the following results:
President - Hillary Barrett, Vice President - Dee Rice, Secretary - Linda Duffy, Treasurer - Marie Clem, TVC representative & Oregon State Federation Delegate - Marie Clem, and OFN Reporter - Lynne Fonner.
As of this writing, our Anniversary Dance will be held June 15th and I look forward to reporting on this festive event in the next newsletter. We look forward to hosting many of you from other clubs during the summer months. For more information, visit oakhillssquares.com.
Lynne Fonner
Many from R Square D attended the May 30th Tri-Council dance that was hosted by Evergreen Council and held at Washington Grange in Vancouver. We were there to support both councils that R Square D belongs to - Evergreen, and TVC. PAC was also well represented. Scott Zinser’s calling and Susan Healea’s cueing that night was fantastic and the floor was full (129 people in attendance)!
Now that we are in our summer schedule, the dances are called “Hot Wednesday Nite!” but our hall is air conditioned, so it is comfortable inside. We are also casual for all the summer dances. The July 8th dance will be called by Craig Abercrombie and cued by Susan Healea. Our July 22nd dance will be called by Craig and cued by Julie Stiers. Come and visit us!
For additional information check us out on Facebook and Instagram, or see our website: https://r-square-d.info/. (see link above)
Chris Poole
July 8 (2nd Wed)
July 22 (4th Wed)
• The club’s Mainstream Square Dance Lessons are over now with eight students graduating and five new members. The students and the Angels also learned the new moves that will become Mainstream moves in September. The Club gave the students and angels a graduation pizza party. The graduates have been attending our dances; they are dancing well and enjoying themselves.
July Club Activities:
• In July, the Club will have three Plus Dances: 2nd, 16th, and the 30th.
• Thursday July 2nd, our Club’s Plus Dance will be a celebration of July 4th Independence Day. So, wear your patriotic clothes if you like, we will have suitable music and dance. Speaking of clothes we are suggesting wearing casual all Summer. The club will be having ice cream sundaes at the break.
• Saturday July 4th is our nation’s Independence Holiday, and the Mainstream dance is dark (cancelled) so families can celebrate this important national holiday.
• July 18th dance will be the only Mainstream Dance this month. The Caller will be Darrell Kalmbach and Tami Helms as the Caller and Cuer.
• As usual, we dance from 7:00 - 9:30 PM in Hillsboro at the Odd Fellows Hall, 167 E. Main St. We have a great dance floor, air conditioning, and an excellent dining hall. There is street parking and also at the bank parking lot across the street. Besides having talented team calling and cueing we have great cooks for the break after the dance. What else do you need, please come and visit with us?
For current information, please see our website: https://sunsetpromenaders.com/. (see link above)
Tom & Janice Sminia
July 2 (1st Thu)
July 16 (3rd Thu)
July 18 (3rd Sat)
July 30 (5th Thu)
We will also enjoy our annual mystery trip, which once again is a highlight of the season. At the time of this writing, the destination is still a closely guarded secret, but we know it will be filled with great company, adventure, and memorable moments.
As summer continues, we are already looking ahead to an exciting new season. In August, preparations will begin for our Mainstream Lessons, which officially start in September. We are always excited to welcome new dancers to the square dance community and introduce them to the fun, friendships, and activity that square dancing brings.
We will kick off the new season with our annual club picnic on August 23rd in Sherwood. The picnic is always a wonderful opportunity to reconnect after the summer break, enjoy good food, and spend time together before dancing resumes in the fall.
Just a reminder that Tri Squares will be dark during July and August. Even though our regular dances are on pause, we hope to see many of you dancing around Oregon and supporting other clubs throughout the summer months.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this past season such a success. We appreciate all of our dancers, visitors, volunteers, and friends who continue to make Tri Squares such a welcoming and fun community.
Have a safe and enjoyable summer, and we look forward to dancing with you again soon!
Renee Ramig
We dance at the Tillamook Senior Center from 4-6pm on Tuesday each week at 316 Stillwell Avenue, Tillamook. Located on the corner of 4th and Stillwell there is no on site parking and little street parking. The huge Safeway parking lot is directly across the street. Our dances are held weekly on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 6:00 and we always have food and snacks.
For up to date information see our NEW webpage: https://www.wavesteppers.org/. (See above link)
July 7 (1st Tue)