[2010/06/20 1:06 am]

LAST CHANCE FOR SOME SUMMER FUN!
WEEKLY FUN FOR AREA SQ DANCERS:

at GARDEN HOUSE in BEACON HILL
A&C Levels: Mondays, 7-9pm
RSVP @ www.doodle.com/q34bykb2ftuph3y3

MS/PLUS: Wed, Sept 1, 7-9pm
RSVP @ www.doodle.com/692ghsmmphvm3wce

BEGINNER LESSONS: 20wk series
MONDAY EVENINGS STARTING SEPT 13th
ONLY $3/hr for 50 HRS of lessons!

St Andrews Espiscopal Church
(80th/1st Ave NE, north of GreenLake)

Singles or Couples Welcome
Casual Dress+++++Gender Neutral Dancing

ADDITIONAL $100 VALUE for FREE
Try the first THREE lessons FREE

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[2010/03/04 4:08 pm]
Faerie's of mirrorball light dance on the ceiling.
Techno Irish music thumps from the sound system.
Kick up your heels in boots or Green high-tops!
The only thing "old-fashioned" is the fun!

SHIFTKICKIN'2 with caller GAYLEN SAUVE

an alcohol-free event for St Patrick's Day
co-sponsored by SHIFT Peer Recovery Program & GayCity Health Project

Wed, March 17th, from 7-9pm
Polish Hall on Capital Hill
(1714 18th Ave, just off Madison)
*ADA Hearing Assistance System available

CASUAL DRESS * NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Prizes given for the best GREEN attire
COME AND GET YOUR SHAM-ROCKIN'!
"Gender-neutral" square dancing from any position you choose.

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[2010/02/01 11:16 pm]

"MY HEART'S A-FLUTTER(wheel)"

SATURDAY, FEB 13TH-
a VALENTINE'S DANCE

with callers BOB JERVIS & STEPHEN COLE

ST ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH-
just north of GreenLake
$10 for one session, or $15 for both.

*Hearing Assistance System available

3:00-5:30pm.....A2 & C1
5:45-6:45pm.....Potluck
the way to a dancer's heart...
7:00-9:30pm.....MS & Plus
with special tips for Sweethearts

One of the last chances to get back in a square before the Fly-In, March 5-7th
[2010 Memberships AND Fly-In registrations available/payable at the dance]

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[2009/12/30 7:46 pm]
"RETURN OF THE 'TEENS" DANCE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9th

with REM REMINGTON calling

ST ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
$10 for one session, or $15 for both.

What's your New Year's resolution? Get more exercise? Lose weight? Spend more time with friends? Solve all these and start the decade off right with our first monthly dance of 2010! Share a culinary twist on your Zodiac sign for the potluck... will it be crabcakes from Cancers? a Piscean smoked salmon? Kung Pao Beef for the Yr of the Ox? or simply a "Libra-l" mix of hearty vegetables? Surprise us!

3:00-5:30pm A2 & C1
5:45-6:45pm "Zodiac" Potluck
7:00-9:30pm MS & Plus w/Student tips

Rusty? It's a great chance to get back in shape for the March 5-7th Fly-In!
[2010 Memberships AND Fly-In registrations available/payable at the dance]

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[2009/12/22 12:02 am]

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Watch soon for upcoming news about exciting things happening with Puddletown Squares in 2010

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[2009/12/04 11:38 pm]

Ho-Ho-Ho, Yo! It's the Last Dance of 2009

SATURDAY, DEC. 12th,

"WINTER WONDERLAND" PROMENADE

with Nationally known East-Coast & GCA Caller

KEN RITUCCI

(on a special sleigh straight from Boston)

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
NE 80th St/1st Ave NE (N of Greenlake)

Take a break from the bustle and enjoy the holiday with Puddletown Squares!

BRING A DONATION
of non-perishable foods for Life-Long AIDS Alliance, and help reflect the "holiday spirit" of generosity and support.

$10 for one session, or $15 for both.

3:00-5:30pm **** A & C
5:30-6:45pm **** "Frost-Bites" Potluck(foods to warm a cold winter night)
7:00-9:30pm **** Basic/Mainstream/Plus

(2010 MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE/PAYABLE AT THE DANCE)

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[2009/11/07 11:42 pm]

PUDDLETOWN SQUARE'S "TURKEY TROT"

with popular caller Dan Preedy, from Spokane

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14th, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

NE 80th St/1st Ave NE (N of Greenlake)

We all know the rush of the holidays is just around the corner, and before we know it, it will be New Year's! While there's still time, come enjoy our November dance with your "Puddletown family" before you have to face the real relatives! A delicious turkey is being prepared for "gobblin", and you bring your favorite appetizers, holiday sidedishes and rich, satisfying desserts....but save room for dancing! Come share the "holiday spirit" and reconnect with friends old and new.

3-5:30pm>>>>A&C
5:45-6:45pm>>>>join us for a "Holiday Gobble"
(nothing says "family" like holiday favorites)
7-9:30pm>>>>Mainstream&Plus dancing with MS Student level tips -
(a great chance for those who may be a little rusty)

$10 for one session, or $15 for both.
2010 Memberships available/payable at the dance.

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[2009/10/07 12:24 am]

2009 "HOMECOMING DANCE"

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th

with Raleigh Wieand and Mike DeSisto
St.Andrew's Episcopal Church

The briskness of Autumn has returned, and it's time for members and Alumni to return to the square dance floor for another season with some of our favorite callers. Come reconnect with friends old and new. Help us crown the 2009 Homecoming Queen!

3-5:30pm A&C with Raleigh Wieand
5:45-6:45pm join us for a Harvest Potluck
(nothing says "home" like hearty comfort food)
7-9:30pm Mainstream&Plus dancing with MS Student level tips -
a great chance for those who may be a little rusty.

$10 for one session, or $15 for both.
2010 Memberships available/payable at the dance.

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[2009/09/04 3:31 pm]

IT'S NOT TOO LATE! DON'T MISS OUT ON THE FUN!

Even though this week is Lesson #3, you still have time to jump in...if you hurry!
We're excited to be at a NEW VENUE in Beacon Hill, conveniently located for easy access by car, bus or light rail! (see directions at the end of this email)

THE GARDEN HOUSE

2336 15th Ave South, Seattle WA 98144
Lessons will continue Sept 17th, Thursday evenings, for 20 weeks, from 7-9:30pm.
This gives plenty of time to review the previous weeks calls, learn a few new ones and get plenty of practice!

There's still one last chance to catch up for this series, with a little extra focus on your part. Especially if you came to one of our "Taste of Square Dancing" events within the last year, or have a little square dance or dance experience. There are even animated websites to help study at home!

50 HOURS of lessons for only $130!

including:
Your Puddletown membership for Oct09-Sept2010
Your official Puddletown Squares name badge
Free entry to monthly dances while a student (Oct-Feb)
Discount registration for Puddletown's "Fly-In" (Mar5-7)

MORE THAN AN ADDITIONAL $100 VALUE !
All for less than $3.00/hr!
(We want everyone to come square dance, so if you need to arrange weekly or monthly payments, we understand, and our Treasurer will be there to help.)

If you're planning to join us for lessons, but couldn't be there until this week, just email us and let us know you're coming: puddletownsqmc@yahoo.com

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DIRECTIONS TO GARDEN HOUSE:

BY CAR
From I-5 North or South Bound:
Take the Columbian Way exit (Exit 163). Take the first left at light (Spokane St.). Take the next left (15th) and continue on this for approximately 1/2 mile. When you cross Beacon Ave. (light) the next street is Bayview, take a right, go to the alley and take a Left turn. The Garden House is the large light blue Victorian House on the left with the large paved parking lot.

From I-90 Westbound:
Take the Rainier Ave. South exit (Exit 3A). Take a right on College Street. Follow up the hill and just after 16th Ave turn left into the alley. The Garden House is on the right side near the far end with a large paved parking lot off of the alley.

BY BUS:
check schedules on routes 36, 38 & 60 all within about 1 block

BY LIGHT RAIL:
The Garden House is about 3 blocks N and W of the new McClellan Street Station.

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[2009/09/02 12:57 am]

MAINSTREAM LESSONS BEGIN ON THURSDAY, SEPT 3!

We're excited to be at a NEW VENUE in Beacon Hill, conveniently located for easy access by car, bus or light rail! (see directions at the end of this email)

THE GARDEN HOUSE

2336 15th Ave South, Seattle WA 98144
Thursday evenings, for 20 weeks, from 7-9:30pm.
This gives plenty of time to review the previous weeks calls, learn a few new ones and get plenty of practice!

50 HOURS of lessons for only $130!

including:
Your Puddletown membership for Oct09-Sept2010
Your official Puddletown Squares name badge
Free entry to monthly dances while a student (Oct-Feb)
Discount registration for Puddletown's "Fly-In" (Mar5-7)

MORE THAN AN ADDITIONAL $100 VALUE !
All for less than $3.00/hr!
Enjoy the first THREE lessons FREE,
before committing to the series!
(We want you to come square dance, so if you need to arrange weekly or monthly payments, we understand, and our Treasurer will be there to help.)

If you're planning to join us for lessons, but can't be there this week, there will be plenty of time to catch up starting next week! Just email us and let us know.

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DIRECTIONS TO GARDEN HOUSE:

BY CAR
From I-5 North or South Bound:
Take the Columbian Way exit (Exit 163). Take the first left at light (Spokane St.). Take the next left (15th) and continue on this for approximately 1/2 mile. When you cross Beacon Ave. (light) the next street is Bayview, take a right, go to the alley and take a Left turn. The Garden House is the large light blue Victorian House on the left with the large paved parking lot.

From I-90 Westbound:
Take the Rainier Ave. South exit (Exit 3A). Take a right on College Street. Follow up the hill and just after 16th Ave turn left into the alley. The Garden House is on the right side near the far end with a large paved parking lot off of the alley.

BY BUS:
check schedules on routes 36, 38 & 60 all within about 1 block

BY LIGHT RAIL:
The Garden House is about 3 blocks N and W of the new McClellan Street Station.

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