A simple majority (meaning we are split almost 50/50) of our membership has expressed a desire to have Jim Hattrick as our caller throughout the year for our 4th Friday dances. 

Okay, that is well and good.  However, I believe that our membership is making a mistake in going this route.

For plus dancing on the 1st Friday of the month we have Roger Putzler.

For mainstream dances:

We currently have Sandy Harris calling for Wolf Pack.

Spin Cycle Squares has Tim Matteson.

Whirl-A-Ways has Mike Kious.

Lennie Ludiker is an unknown in the current equation.

Single Trees has been able to provide a top-notch caller with Jim on the 2nd Friday of the month and what we would consider some top-notch callers for the 4th Friday.  However, that scenario will disappear in September.

We can continue with Jim as our 4th Friday caller throughout the year.  However, this creates a rather routine program of callers in the local area year-round.  Many of our dancers don't travel outside the area very often, if at all anymore.  So, they only get to dance to the same callers throughout the year.

Single Trees schedule will be something like this:  (1) Sept, (2) Oct, (3) Nov, Dec/dark, Jan/dark, (4) Feb, (5) Mar, (6) April, May/dark, (7) June, (8) July, (9) August.                                         

We have an opportunity to retain Jim for let's say 4 or 5 of the 9 dances during the year.  And, then bring in a guest caller for variety at the other dances. Callers like Darrell Kalmbach, George Hermann, KC Curtis, Richard Lane, Jim Steele, Craig Abercrombie, Randy Dibble.  The variety would be good for our very local dancers and those from the surrounding area (Sweet Home, Roseburg, Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, etc.} that don't travel much. Who knows, perhaps even encourage a visitation or two.

I know what your numbers say.  I just wanted to present an alternative point of view.

Think this through.  Perhaps even talk about it.  But, before we (Gaynor and I) make that final decision this had to be said.

Larry Reetz

Club President

Please email Larry (larryreetz@gmail.com) and Gaynor (dancergayn@gmail.com) with your response.

Dear Single Trees and Friends of Single Trees,

The consensus of the Single Trees Executive Board is to go ahead and cancel our upcoming Single Trees dance on March 27th.

We'll take another look at the April schedule at the first of the month.

Larry Reetz

President

Single Trees Square Dance Club

Dear Fellow Dancers,

I am sorry to announce that tomorrow night's dance, our Luck of the Irish Dance, has been canceled along with the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays Whirl-A-Ways dances.  This is due to increased fear of the coronavirus which spreading throughout our state with confirmed cases in Polk, Linn, and Douglas Counties.

The lesson committee has decided to cancel all lessons for the rest of the spring but they will give the first six to 8 weeks to those members of the new class that return next fall.

Larry Reetz and I made an executive decision about tomorrow's dance as time was essential to get the word out but the board will decide about the 4th Friday dance.

Stay well and hunker down.  Enjoy the spring.  No reason to stay indoors; in fact, I've heard sunshine can kill the virus.  Let neighbors, family, and friends know if you need help.in any way.

Gaynor Hintz

Vice President

Single Trees Square Dance Club

Christina Corelli's Round Dance classes Monday nights also has been cancelled for March.

Some great photos of Eugene Opera rehearsing in our hall!

Meet Damien Geter Portland-based bass-baritone Damien Geter makes his Eugene Opera debut in Tosca Why do you think Tosca has been so popular for so long? What about it do you think stands the test of time? There are certain elements in opera that make them timeless and relatable. Even though the stories are sometimes outrageous, audiences connect with the visceral emotion of the characters, the drama, and of course, the music. To put it plainly, Puccini knew how to write a melody. Describe the show in 3 words? Passion, murder, obsession. What is your favorite moment to perform from the show? Why? Well, I only sing in the beginning, but someday I hope to sing Scarpia. As for Angelotti, everyone remembers him since he sings first and has some good moments of real singing. Even though the part is small, it showcases the singer in a nice way. What’s the most rewarding part of being in this show? I've never been in Tosca, so I'm looking forward to getting to know it more. What made you want to pursue a career in opera? I sang as a child. I never thought I'd be an opera singer until my professor in college encouraged me. I really love opera. It's so vulnerable for all involved and is a wonderful conglomeration of all the arts. What was the first opera you ever saw? Do you remember how the experience made you feel? The first thing that was close to an opera that I saw was The Mikado. I don't remember much from it except I thought it was very colorful. The first REAL opera that I saw was Elektra believe it or not. That's when I thought… hm.. this is really something special. Sunday night, the entire cast and chorus had their "room run" rehearsal. The room run is the final rehearsal before the show moves to the Hult Center for tech, costumes and full dress.  March 13 and 15, 2020, Eugene Opera presents Giacomo Puccini's Tosca, a masterwork of the romantic Italian repertoire, at Silva Hall. The opera will transport you to 1940's Italy, where political unrest is brewing. The soaring melodies and rich orchestra scoring evoke the lengths to which one woman will go to save the man she loves.

Forward

This coming Friday March 13 we will hold our annual Luck of the Irish Dance and Potato Bar Dance.  Because we have changed our format we will have the potato bar before the dance from 7 to 7:30PM.  Then at 7:30 we will have plus with mainstream from 8-10PM. 

Jim Hattrick will be calling and Jackie Gale cueing so a fun night of dancing for all is in store.  Do be sure to wear a bit of green!

Members, it is election time so please be sure to vote on your slate of officers and the issues being presented which will have an effect on the future of our club. 

Also please don't forget to bring finger food to share with our guests.  A good idea was just brought to my attention:  an added measure to protect ourselves might be to individually wrap food at our dances so people can be assured they are not eating food someone might have inadvertently coughed or sneezed over.  We always have hand sanitizer available and all should be encouraged to use it if they haven't just washed their hands thoroughly.

Happy dancing everyone!  And stay well.

Not everyone is aware that our 4th Friday dance in Feb., the 28th, has been canceled.  The hall decided to rent out our facility to the Eugene Opera for a period of time from the end of February to around the 10th of March.  Most dances and activities have been canceled except there are no rehearsals on Saturday evening of the 29th so the CCCA/EEAC dance will b be held.  Please let your friends know who dance with us regularly or might be thinking of attending that particular day.

Our next dance will be "Luck of the Irish" with a potato bar at 7PM, dance at 7:30.

Hi Everyone,

As most of you are aware, Eugene Opera is renting the entire hall from February 27th through March 8th. There can be no other activities occurring in either hall during the scheduled rehearsal sessions. Activities are permitted before, between or after the rehearsal sessions. 

Below are a list of activities that are canceled or curtailed, and a list of activities that will go on as scheduled.

Thank you,

Randy Graboyes, President

Emerald Square Dance Center

EVENTS CANCELED DUE TO EUGENE OPERA REHEARSAL SCHEDULE 

2/28/2020 Single Trees Dance 

2/29/2020 Saturday Lessons 

3/1/2020 Spin Cycle Squares Dance

3/2/2020 Round Dance Lessons

3/3/2020 Clogging Lessons

3/6/2020 Buccaneers

3/7/2020 Saturday Lessons 

DANCE ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED BEFORE,
BETWEEN OR AFTER EUGENE OPERA REHEARSAL SESSIONS 

These events will be held as scheduled. 

2/29/2020 7:30pm-10:00pm CCCA/EEAC Dance

3/4/2020 4:00pm-8:00pm NextStep Dance

3/7/2020 7:30pm-10pm Wolf Pack Dance 

3/27/2020-3/3/2020 and 3/5/2020-3/7/2020

NextStep Dance is 5:00pm-7:00pm 

Eugene Opera is DARK Wednesday 3/4/2020 

This coming Friday, Feb. 14 at the Emerald Square Dance Center we are hosting our 56th 
birthday and we're going to celebrate Jim Hattrick's return after surgery and recuperation in 
Dec. and Jan.  What fun we're going to have!  If we are lucky Jim will bring his friends down 
with him--Melissa James and Mark Wheeler.  Also, Jackie Gale will cue and perhaps join in 
the calling fun as well.

As per our normal schedule, we'll have

plus at 7:30 and mainstream with rounds from 8-10PM

No break but grazing from 8 to 10PM.

Announcements after the dance at 10.

Members, please bring some savory finger foods for those who don't like cake.

Also, your help will be appreciated to clean the kitchen and the hall after the dance is over.

Hope to see all of you in a square sometime during the evening.  Members who don't dance can come visit 

and have a piece of birthday cake.

Here's a blast from the past:  our 46th birthday cake.

This photo was taken at the 2011 birthday dance.  Sure would be fun to see this many out 

for this year's birthday dance.

This will be our one and only dance in February so please come join us!

The hall is not available to us for two Saturday classes.
Please note and share the location for these dates.

February 29th
New Life Churchin the gym behind the main building
2080 19th St.
Springfield

March 7thNorthwood Christian Church
2425 Harvest Lane
Springfield

ALSO, Whirl-A-Ways campout is March 26–29 so angels are desperately needed at the March 28 lesson. Please plan to attend and help out the new dancers.

I saw this information about "Hoedown Showdown! Old-Time Square Dance Extravaganza." It's coming up on March 7 at WOW Hall in Eugene. Here's a link to more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/530725357543277/

Dear Dancers,

Janet Geiger is calling an hour demo square dance, and Christina Corelli is cueing rounds at Waterford Grand. Saturday, February 22 from 10:15 - 11:15 A.M.

If you have western attire that would be awesome as it's their western days.

600 Waterford Way, Eugene, OR 97401

541-335-9315 for Janet and 541-521-6400 for Christina

They'd like enough dancers for a square plus please.

You may e-mail Christina or Janet to let them know as well.

This coming Saturday, Feb 1, is the Wolf Pack Superbowl Dance - $5.

7:30 - Plus

8:00 - 10:00 Mainstream Dance

Sandy Harris - Calling

Christina Corelli - Cueing

Emerald Dance Center

2095 Yolanda

Springfield, OR

It was a great Mid-Winter Festival! We had a good turnout and everyone appeared to be having a great time. If you have photos you would like to share, please email them to me at jnkmls999@gmail.com with MWF photos in the subject line. I'll try to get as many as possible posted here. I'm looking forward to seeing your photos!

Buccaneers MAINSTREAM will debut Friday, January 31. 

We now have a Fifth Friday Buccaneers MAINSTREAM dance as well as our First Friday Buccaneers Plus dance.

So, please join us this Friday at the Emerald Dance Center in Springfield.

7:30 - Pre-Rounds with Christina Corelli

8:00 - MAINSTREAM dance with Roger Putzler

Then, next Friday, it's Buccaneers Plus with same format.  Wow, February 7 already!

Thank you and hope to see you all soon!

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Dance schedule changes

There have been some changes to our 2020 dance schedule. Here's the updated info:

  2019-2020 Single Trees Dance Schedule

Jan. 10            Roger Putzler/ Christina Corelli     New Dancer Dance

       24            DARK FOR MID-WINTER

Feb. 14           Jim Hattrick/ Jackie Gale   Sweetheart of a 56^th Birthday                 

        28        Canceled/ DARK

Mar. 13          Jim Hattrick/ Jackie Gale     Luck of the Irish/Baked Potato Bar

         27          Scott Zinser/ Jackie Gale

April 10          Jim Hattrick/Jackie Gale                Spring Fling

       l 24       Darrell Kalmbach/Christina Corelli

May 8         George Hermann & Mike Kious/Gale      Combined Mexican Fiesta

        22        DARK

June 12     Hattrick/  Gale                      Annual Reigning Cats and Dogs Benefit

        26      Craig Abercrombie/ Jackie Gale

July 10       Jim Hattrick/ Jackie Gale          Crazy T-Shirt Dance

       24       Lennie Ludiker/ Jackie Gale

Aug. 14     Jim Hattrick/ Jackie Gale           

         21     Terry Halley/ Jackie Gale          Tropical Beach Party

Sept.  11     TBA

          25      Richard Lane?

                  

 (Updated  11/23/19)