Author: Guy Larsen

I originally learned Mainstream and some Plus square dancing with the Swinging Squares (Fort Meade, MD) in the late 1980s, then did more classes with the Villagers (Columbia, MD): Mainstream angel, Plus student. I lost track of square dancing when I moved to New Jersey in 1990. About 20 years went by. I saw a flyer at work announcing classes with Rainbow Squares (Milmay, NJ). My wife, daughter and I graduated Mainstream and Plus in January, 2011 after classes with Glen Matthew.
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Rainbow Squares reminder: Class #04 on Tuesday, 2019-02-26

Hello, Rainbow members and students!

Come out to class #04 on Tuesday, 2019-02-26 (7pm to 9pm) to review the material covered in the three introductory sessions and maybe move on to some new calls.

Location:

Milmay Fire Hall
225 Broad Street (Rt. 552)
Milmay, NJ 08340-9900

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/GxtXrr4pgE22
Apple Maps: https://maps.apple.com/shortened_url

I am putting together some class resources on the club's experimental web site.

The main class page:
https://rainbowsquares.club/blog/class-information/

It has general class information and some links to external resources:
-- Video demonstrations of square dance calls
-- The Taminations web site: definitions and animations of calls
-- The Taminations app: get the definitions and animations onto your phone or tablet, ready to view even without an internet connection

The class page specific to this session:
https://rainbowsquares.club/blog/class-2019-02

It has a grid where the rows are names of square dance calls and each week of classes has a column.

I am open to suggestions for ways to improve the pages.

--GCL

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Matt Worley and Lou Torti at Rainbow Squares on Saturday, 2019-03-02

Hello, friends!

Rainbow Squares has a special visitor this week: national caller Matt Worley. That warrants a graphic attached to the email. (Background photo by Alain d’Alché on Unsplash.com)

Join us this Saturday to experience Matt Worley calling the squares and Lou Torti cuing the rounds.

Admission: $10/person

Saturday, 2019-02-16
7:30 pm to 08:00 pm: Pre-Rounds
8:00 pm to 10:30 pm: 2 x 2 Squares

Experience the excellent wood floor in climate-controlled comfort.

Location:

Milmay Fire Hall
225 Broad Street (Rt. 552)
Milmay, NJ 08340-9900

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/GxtXrr4pgE22
Apple Maps: https://maps.apple.com/?address=225%20Broad%20St,%20Milmay,%20NJ%20%2008340,%20United%20States&ll=39.438730,-74.858619&q=225%20Broad%20St

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainbow.squares/

(Click the thumbnail to see the full-size image)

Note: This post is a copy of a broadcast email.
(with one small addition: photo credit for the background image)

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Rainbow Squares reminder: new classes intro session Tuesday, 2019-02-19

(Reminder) Spread the word!

Rainbow Squares is sponsoring Square Dance lessons for beginners on Tuesday nights from 7pm to 9pm.

Prospective new students can come to any of three introductory sessions with no obligation:
Feb. 05, 2019 (already happened)
Feb. 12, 2019 (already happened)
Feb. 19, 2019 (last chance for intro session!)

The first night for each person is free. After that, the fee is $5 per person per class.

The class will be closed to beginners after the three intro sessions. Starting Feb 26, 2019, our instructor will begin covering new material.

Bring your friends. Show them what square dancing is all about.
They can enjoy great physical and mental exercise at a social get-together with light snacks and beverages.

Casual attire is perfectly acceptable. Dress comfortably.

Experienced club members are welcome to participate as angels.

Saturday, February 19, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Milmay Fire Hall
225 Broad Street (Rt. 552)
Milmay, NJ 08340-9900

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/GxtXrr4pgE22

Apple Maps: https://maps.apple.com/shortened_url

For information, contact:

Ralph Trout (Instructor)
Ralphht2@yahoo.com
856-447-3439

Lynn Powell-Heulings (President, Rainbow Squares)
lynniegirl825@aol.com
856-825-1809

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainbow.squares/

Note: This post is a copy of a broadcast email.

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Betsy and Roy Gotta at Rainbow Squares on Saturday, 2019-02-16

Hello, friends!

February must be the month of married maestros at Rainbow Squares. We had the Kofts on the first Saturday; now we're getting the Gottas on the third Saturday.

Relish it with a rendezvous at Rainbows this Saturday with Betsy Gotta calling the squares and Roy Gotta cuing the rounds.

Saturday, 2019-02-16
7:30 pm to 08:00 pm: Pre-Rounds
8:00 pm to 10:30 pm: 2 x 2 Squares

Experience the excellent wood floor in climate-controlled comfort.

Location:

Milmay Fire Hall
225 Broad Street (Rt. 552)
Milmay, NJ 08340-9900

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/GxtXrr4pgE22
Apple Maps: https://maps.apple.com/shortened_url

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainbow.squares/

Note: This post is a copy of a broadcast email.

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Rainbow Squares reminder: new classes intro session Tuesday, 2019-02-12

(Reminder) Spread the word!

Rainbow Squares is sponsoring Square Dance lessons for beginners on Tuesday nights from 7pm to 9pm.

Prospective new students can come to any of three introductory sessions with no obligation:
Feb. 05, 2019 (already happened)
Feb. 12, 2019 (tonight!)
Feb. 19, 2019 (last chance for intro session!)

The first night for each person is free. After that, the fee is $5 per person per class.

The class will be closed to beginners after the three intro sessions. Starting Feb 26, 2019, our instructor will begin covering new material.

Bring your friends. Show them what square dancing is all about.
They can enjoy great physical and mental exercise at a social get-together with light snacks and beverages.

Casual attire is perfectly acceptable. Dress comfortably.

Experienced club members are welcome to participate as angels.

Saturday, February 12, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Milmay Fire Hall
225 Broad Street (Rt. 552)
Milmay, NJ 08340-9900

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/GxtXrr4pgE22

Apple Maps: https://maps.apple.com/shortened_url

For information, contact:

Ralph Trout (Instructor)
Ralphht2@yahoo.com
856-447-3439

Lynn Powell-Heulings (President, Rainbow Squares)
lynniegirl825@aol.com
856-825-1809

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainbow.squares/

Note: This post is a copy of a broadcast email.

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Rainbow Squares: new classes start Tuesday, 2019-02-05

Spread the word!

Rainbow Squares is sponsoring Square Dance lessons for beginners on Tuesday nights from 7pm to 9pm.

Prospective new students can come to any of three introductory sessions with no obligation:
Feb. 05, 2019
Feb. 12, 2019
Feb. 19, 2019 (last chance!)

The first night for each person is free. After that, the fee is $5 per person per class.

The class will be closed to beginners after the three intro sessions. Starting Feb 26, 2019, our instructor will begin covering new material.

Bring your friends. Show them what square dancing is all about.
They can enjoy great physical and mental exercise at a social get-together with light snacks and beverages.

Casual attire is perfectly acceptable. Dress comfortably.

Experienced club members are welcome to participate as angels.

Saturday, February 05, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Milmay Fire Hall
225 Broad Street (Rt. 552)
Milmay, NJ 08340-9900

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/GxtXrr4pgE22

Apple Maps: https://maps.apple.com/shortened_url

For information, contact:

Ralph Trout (Instructor)
Ralphht2@yahoo.com
856-447-3439

Lynn Powell-Heulings (President, Rainbow Squares)
lynniegirl825@aol.com
856-825-1809

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainbow.squares/

Note: This post is a copy of a broadcast email with one small change
(fixed some references to “2018” to say “2019”).

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Dan and Kathy Koft at Rainbow Squares on Saturday, 2019-02-02

Hello, friends!

Groundhog Day is coming on Saturday, when Punxsutawney Phil will emerge from his home on Gobbler's Knob and see (or not see) his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter (or early spring).

We'll know the answer before the next dance at Rainbow Squares. I can anticipate some reactions: maybe we'll
-- berate the beastie
-- criticize the critter
-- rebuke the rodent

Or else we could
-- venerate the varmint
-- praise the prairie dog (ok, that's going a bit far; enough of that foolishness)

Come out to Rainbow Squares on Saturday, where we'll have Dan Koft calling the squares and Kathy Koft cueing the rounds.

Saturday, 2019-02-02
7:30 pm to 08:00 pm: Pre-Rounds
8:00 pm to 10:30 pm: 2 x 2 Squares

Experience the excellent wood floor in climate-controlled comfort.

Location:

Milmay Fire Hall
225 Broad Street (Rt. 552)
Milmay, NJ 08340-9900

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/GxtXrr4pgE22
Apple Maps: https://maps.apple.com/shortened_url

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainbow.squares/

Note: This post is a copy of a broadcast email.

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Reminder: Open House / Introduction to Square Dancing at Rainbow Squares tonight (Saturday, 2019-01-26) + classes start Tuesday, 2019-02-05

Come out for fun tonight!

Rainbow Squares is sponsoring an Open House / FREE night of square dancing for beginners.

Experienced square dancers are encouraged to attend.

Everyone can enjoy some exercise at a social get-together with light snacks and beverages.

Casual attire is perfectly acceptable. Dress comfortably.

Does tonight not work for you? Check out the class information:
Classes will start on Tuesdays in February.
Prospective new students can come to any of three introductory sessions with no obligation:
Feb. 05, 2019
Feb. 12, 2019
Feb. 19, 2019 (last chance!)
The first night for each person is free. After that, the fee is $5 per person per class.

The class will be closed to beginners after the three intro sessions. Starting Feb. 26, 2019, our instructor will begin covering new material.

Back to tonight’s details:

Saturday, January 26, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Milmay Fire Hall
225 Broad Street (Rt. 552)
Milmay, NJ 08340-9900

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/GxtXrr4pgE22
Apple Maps: https://maps.apple.com/

For information, contact:

Ralph Trout (Instructor)
Ralphht2@yahoo.com
856-447-3439

Lynn Powell-Heulings (President, Rainbow Squares)
lynniegirl825@aol.com
856-825-1809

Note: This post is a copy of a broadcast email.

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Open House / Introduction to Square Dancing at Rainbow Squares on Saturday, January 26, 2019

Spread the word!

Rainbow Squares is sponsoring an Open House / FREE night of square dancing for beginners.

Bring your friends. Show them what square dancing is all about. They can enjoy great exercise at a social get-together with light snacks and beverages.

Casual attire is perfectly acceptable. Dress comfortably.

Saturday, January 26, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Milmay Fire Hall
225 Broad Street (Rt. 552)
Milmay, NJ  08340-9900

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/GxtXrr4pgE22
Apple Maps: https://maps.apple.com/

For information, contact:

Ralph Trout (Instructor)
Ralphht2@yahoo.com
856-447-3439

Lynn Powell-Heulings (President, Rainbow Squares)
lynniegirl825@aol.com
856-825-1809

Note: This post is a copy of a broadcast email.

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Rainbow Squares dance is still on tonight: Saturday, 2019-01-19 (Doug Kauffman and Lou Torti)

The weather forecast says the big winter storm is heading further north than originally expected! Most of New Jersey will be having only rain tonight.

Tonight's Rainbow Squares dance will proceed as normal.

--GCL

Note: This post is a copy of a broadcast email.
It was a follow up to this previous email:

Doug Kauffman and Lou Torti at Rainbow Squares on Saturday, 2019-01-19