January 2020 Editor Lisa Weiser

Sky Valley Caravan Schedule

January 10th to

Mount Baker Singles Mainstream/Plus/

Rounds/

February 1st to Stanwood Sashayers Mainstream/Plus/

Rounds/

February 8th to Fern Bluff

Mainstream/Plus/ Rounds/

February 23rd Alzheimer’s Benefit Mainstream/Scott

Coon & Guest Callers Rounds/Debbie Taylor

Juanita Community Center

WA State Website: www.squaredance-wa.org /

Mt. Baker Council Website: www.sqdance.org

Echoes of Sky Valley

~Coming Events~ January 12th, Sunday…

Sky Valley Whirlwinds Club Meeting

Start at 2 pm Tri Way Grange

3509 Seattle Hill Rd & 35th Ave SE.

All club members are welcome to attend this meeting.

January 18th - Saturday

Sky Valley Whirlwinds Dance

~Snowflake Shuffle Steve Noseck; Caller Karen Neverdowski; Cuer 7:30‐Pre-Rounds

8:00-10:30 pm Mainstream

Kitchen ‐ Jeff & Lisa

Hosts ‐ Nancy & Dennis

Caravanning In: Square Crows Info: 425-377-0756 (Tammy)

Sky Valley Adventures… First Friday Fun Fest at the Hayloft Dec 6th

Wanda, Mark, Merry, Lisa & Jeff…with Cliff, Mark & Elizabeth (not pictured)

Caravan to Happy Hoppers Dec 8th

“Elves Gone Wild”!

Our Dance December 15th…

Randy, Lianna, Zeb, Mark, Elizabeth, Jeff, Lisa, Brent, Merry, Nancy, Dennis, Lisa & Doug

Fern Bluff Snowflake Dance…Dec 14th

Doug, Lisa, Paulette, Kevan, Vira, Lisa & Jeff

Square Crows Home for the

Holidays…Dec 20th

Doug & Lisa

Leo & Vira

Jeff, Lisa, Vira, Terri (guest) Joe, Lisa, Doug,

Mark & Elizabeth (not pictured)

Our Dance December 21st … “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”

Caller~ Andy, & Tricia Garboden

Cuer~ Karen Neverdowski

Greeters~ Chris & Tammy Kitchen Detail~ Geri & Jeff

Lots of Guests…

Ticket Takers~ Carol & Gordon

Announcements~ Tammy

Santa made an appearance!

Gary & Gloria Geri & Vance

Corrie, Nancy & Tammy

Andy & friends…

Happy Birthday Karen! You are loved!

Coming up Sunday, January 5th….

FREE introduction to Square Dance at the Northshore YMCA…a perfect opportunity to invite our friends and

neighbors to check it out!!

It’s FREE!!

Also Coming Soon…

Sky Valley Lessons at the Tri-Way Grange begin

Thursday, January 9th!

Don’t forget to invite your neighbors, co-workers,

acquaintances, friends and family to give it a try…they

just might enjoy it as much as we do and will thank you

for introducing them to this wonderful activity!!

2019 graduating class with Angels too... Everyone can be an Angel this year, please join us!

You don’t want to miss out on this…how often is the National Square Dance held in this State…??

Register ASAP!!

https://www.69nsdc.org/

2020 SKY VALLEY WHIRLWINDS REMAINING SCHEDULE

All dances: Cuer: Karen Neverdowski PreRounds: 7:30 PM --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

JANUARY 18th OUR DANCE Snowflake Shuffle Caravanning In: Square Crows Caller: Steve Noseck Kitchen: Jeff & Lisa Hosts: Nancy & Dennis *

Caravan To: 1/10 MBS Snowman Soup Dance --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FEBRUARY 15th OUR DANCE Love Square Dancing

Caravanning In: Stanwood Shashayers Caller: Scott Coon Kitchen: Sandi & David Hosts: Jeff & Lisa * Caravan To: 2/1 Stanwood Sashayers 2/8 Fern Bluff Additional Dances: Feb 23 Alzheimer’s Dance Feb 27 Council Dance ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MARCH 21st OUR DANCE Wearing of the Green Caravanning In: Caller: Roger Spiese Kitchen: Laurie & Curt Hosts: Jack & Linda * Caravan To: 3/27 Samena Squares --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

APRIL 18th ~LEVEL~ OUR DANCE Hawaiian Bliss Caravanning In: Caller: Andy Garboden Kitchen: Doug & Lisa Hosts: Jeff & Lisa * Caravan To: 4/5 Freewheelers April 25 Crossfires Plus with Steve Noseck optional --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MAY 16th 42nd Anniversary 50’s Dance Caravanning In: Fidalgo Fogcutters Caller: Scott Coon Kitchen: Jen & Tracey Hosts: Jeff & Terry * Caravan To: May 9 Rainbow Squares

Thank you to everyone who volunteered for kitchen duty,

hosting, set up and clean up…YOU ARE APPRECIATED!!

Coming up in February….

A CHAT WITH OUR CORNER – JOE BAHR

Lives in: Bothell

Grew up in: Greenwood

Family: Wife, Karen, Son, Chris (32), Daughter, Breanna (25)

Best thing I ate this week: Chocolate

If there were an extra hour today I would: Square dance or ride my Goldwing

My first car was: 1966 Pontiac Tempest

Stuff I can’t live without: Chocolate, Cheetos and riding my motorcycle

I wish I could tell my younger self to: Relax, enjoy life – retirement is around the

corner

Favorite family recipe: Lasagna

I’ll do anything to avoid: Playing cards

Best book I’ve read lately: The Firm by John Grisham

Favorite junk food: Cheetos and Kit Kats

Worst habit: Walking too fast

I’d watch this movie more than once: Grease

Oh, these things make me mad: The cyclists downtown

If they came to my town, concert I wouldn’t miss: Bee Gees

I love my pet: Dog, Jackson

Best fast food joint: Dick’s Drive In

Good intentions I never get around to: Weeding

Best vacation, bar none: Cruising

I just learned: How to use Bluetooth with Amazon Alexa

Still at the top of my bucket list: To visit every state and promote Alzheimer’s

fundraising in the square dance communities

I like to have dinner out at: Arnie’s in Mukilteo and Mexican food

One chore I actually like: Mowing the lawn

My favorite time of year is: Spring

Shows I don’t miss on T.V.: Designated Survivor

Places I still want to visit: Europe

Hobbies? Square dancing and riding my motorcycle

Best job ever: Working with ARDC– UW

Best dessert: Apple pie a la mode

You might be surprised that I: Love my job, square dancing and riding my Goldwing

Songs that never get old: I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

Fondest childhood memory: Skiing with Marty

My favorite in the box of chocolates: Chocolate inside

Any regrets? Not learning to play an instrument

My favorite square dance callers: I love them all and I am especially thankful for

the callers who have helped me make my Alzheimer’s dances a success!

January Birthdays:

Dennis Bass - 3rd