Demo Dance, 3:00 p.m.
Palm View Rehab Center, 2222 South Avenue A
Steve Porter, Caller
Patty Porter, Cuer
Many of the residents here are former square dancers. Please help give them a pleasant reminder of their dancing days. If you can dance at the demo, send an email to the association, or let Londa or Anita know.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Yuma Square Dance Hall,
7:00pm…..Pre-Rounds begin with Jerry Jestin
7:30pm…..Mainstream Square Dance
with announced Plus Tips
Andy Allemao (Chula Vista, CA) calling
Admission is free with purchase of Festival Ribbon (available at door); without ribbon, $4.00
Please bring a donation of non-perishable food for our mission, and finger foods to share.
An Association meeting will precede the dance at 5:00 p.m. All dancers welcome to attend.
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12:30pm CR Jestin *ABC Beginner Squares Lessons
2:30pm CR Jestin PLUS Workshop
7:00pm CR Jestin A-2 Dance
7:00pm SV Porter Pre-Rounds
7:30pm SV Porter PLUS Dance
10:00am YS Stutevoss MAINSTREAM Brush-up
12 noon WW Jestin A-1 Workshop/Dance
1:00pm YS Stutevoss PLUS Brush-up
2:00pm WW Jestin Intro to C-1 Workshop
7:00pm WW Jestin MAINSTREAM Dance
7:00pm YS Stutevoss Beginner Squares Lessons
10:00am YS Stutevoss PLUS Lessons
10:45am CR Jestin A-2 Workshop
12:30pm CR Jestin MAINSTREAM Lessons
7:00pm WW Jestin Pre-Rounds
7:30pm WW Jestin PLUS Dance
9:00am WW Jestin PLUS Lessons
11:00am WW Jestin *ABC Beginner Squares Lessons
7:00pm YS Nelson Pre-Rounds
7:30pm YS Stutevoss MAINSTREAM Dance
10:00am YS Stutevoss Beginner Squares Lessons
7:00pm YS Nelson Pre-Rounds
7:30pm YS Stutevoss PLUS Dance
7:00pm FP (Porter)Porter MAINSTREAM Dance
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10:00am WW Noble Phase 6 Basics
1:00pm WW Noble Phase 4/5 Lessons & Workshop
10:00am SV Noble Phase 5 Lessons
10:00am SV Noble Phase 5/5+ Lessons & Workshop
1:15pm FO Nelson Phase 5/4+ Workshop
3:00pm FO Nelson Phase 4+ Lessons/Workshop
9:00am FO Nelson Social Dance Lessons
10:30am FO Nelson Tango Lessons
2:00pm YS Porter Beginner Two-Step Lessons
6:00pm WW Noble & Nelson Phase 3-4 Dance
7:30pm WW Noble & Nelson Phase 4-5-6 Dance
*except Feb. 9, 2012
10:00am YS Nelson Phase 3/4 Workshop
1:00pm YS Nelson Phase 3 Waltz Lessons (Jan) Phase 3 Jive Lessons (Feb/Mar)
2:30pm YS Nelson Cont. Two-Step Lessons
2:00pm YS Porter Beginner Two-Step Lessons
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9:00am CR Jestin Basics (Beginners)
*New class starts Jan. 16, 2012
10:00am CR Jestin Extended Basics
11:00am CR Jestin Easy Intermediate
9:00am WW Jestin Easy Intermediate
10:00am WW Jestin Intermediate I
11:00am WW Jestin Intro to Advanced Steps
9:00am CR Jestin Int.+/Advanced
9:00am CC Jestin Basics (*Beginners)
*New class starts Jan. 19, 2012
10:00am CC Jestin Extended Basics
11:00am CC Jestin Easy Intermediate
12 noon CC Jestin Intermediate I
1:00pm CC Jestin Intro to Advanced Steps
9:00am SV Jestin Easy Intermediate 10:00am SV Jestin Intermediate I
1:00pm SV Jestin Basics (*Beginners)
*New Class starts Jan. 20, 2012
2:00pm SV Jestin Extended Basics
Jan. 21 and Mar. 10, 2012
10:00am WW Jestin CLOGGING PARTY
ASSOCIATION DANCE
Yuma Square Dance Hall
7 p.m……. Pre Rounds with Jerry & Janice Jestin
7:30 p.m….Mainstream Square Dance with announced Plus Tips
Free dance if wearing Festival Ribbon (available at door)
Bring non-perishable food item for mission and finger goods to share
Caller, Andy Allemao (Chula Vista, CA)
Association Meeting at 5 p.m.
YUMA SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE FESTIVAL
Yuma Civic Center
February 10, 11, 12, 2012
Details on website: www.ysrda.weebly.com
March Association Dance
Details to be Announced
Jestin, Jerry & Janice…………………………………..210-632-9589
Nelson, Bruce & Kristine……………………………….928-342-0598
Noble, Ron & Mary……………………………………928-345-0760
Porter, Steve & Patty…………………………………..928-345-2810
Stutevoss, Bob & Jan………………………………….503-318-0675
CC – Cocopah RV Park………………………….6800 S. Strand Ave.
CR – Country Roads….………………………………5707 E. 32nd St.
FO – Fortuna De Oro………………………….13650 N. Frontage Rd.
FP – Fortuna Palms Community Club..…………….10812 Ave. 14 E.
SV – Sun Vista……………………………………………..7201 E. 32nd St.
WW – Westwind………………………………….9797 S. Frontage Rd.
YS – Yuma Square Dance Hall.…………………..2255 E. Palo Verde
*note* Evening dances that are listed with two names, with ( ) around a name, indicates cuer of rounds between tips but no pre-rounds.
LESSONS……….indicates a progressive teaching of stated level movements
WORKSHOPS…..indicates an expanded teaching and review of stated level movements.
Square Dance Boutique…2255 E Palo Verde…928-344-1969
Plus Lessons with Bob and Jan Stutevoss
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Yuma Square Dance Hall, 2255 E. Palo Verde
Round Dance Class with Patty Porter
Beginning Two Step
Will meet twice weekly, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4 p.m.
Yuma Square Dance Hall, 2255 E. Palo Verde
Plus Lessons with Jerry Jestin
Thursdays at 9 a.m.
Westwind RV Resort, 9797 S. Frontage Rd.
ABC Beginner Squares Lessons with Jerry Jestin
Meeting twice weekly at 12:30 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays
Country Roads RV Resort, 5707 E. 32nd St.
Black Cat Dance
PLUS
Pre-Rounds at 7 p.m. with Kristine and Bruce Nelson
Squares/Rounds at 7:30 p.m. with Bob Stutevoss
Association Dance
Pre-Rounds at 7 p.m. with Jerry and Janice Jestin
Mainstream Squares/Rounds at 7:30 p.m.
…with Guest Caller, Andy Allemao of Chula Vista, CA
Please bring a non-perishable food for our Mission and finger foods to share
Association Meeting preceding dance at 5 p.m
Free admission for wearing your 2012 Festival Ribbon (ribbons also available at the door).
Without Ribbon, Admission is $4.00 per person
Demo Dance, 3:00 p.m.
Palm View Rehab Center, 2222 South Avenue A (Click here for map location)
Steve Porter, Caller
Patty Porter, Cuer
Many of the residents here are former square dancers. Please help give them a pleasant reminder of their dancing days. If you can dance at the demo, send an email to the association, or let Londa or Anita know.
Through a special arrangement with the Civic Center, you can now reserve a plate lunch for Saturday’s noon break. The menu will include:
* Baked Chicken Breast
* Rice Pilaf
* Coleslaw
* Roll with Butter
* 12 oz drink, either iced tea or coffee (no refills)
The meal is $7.00.
You must be signed up before January 20 to take part in this special offer.
To sign up for the lunch (payable at time of meal) click here.
Sun Vista RV Resort
7:00 Pre-Rounds
7:30 Squares/Rounds
Wear Your Pajamas!
Win the Teddy Bear!
Last chance to purchase Festival Ribbons at the Special Price of $25.00 per person. Beginning February 1, price is $30.00.
Purchase ribbon from any Caller/Cuer.
For more information on Festival, check our website at ysrda.weebly.com
Al and Fran made a very special Honor Flight to Wash., D.C. in early Oct. It was truly a trip of a lifetime. They have such good memories and photos from the adventure.
The following story appeared in the Nov. 23 News-Times newspaper, Newport, OR:
by: Terry Dillman
(photo caption) World War II veteran Al Westphal of Toledo gets a well-earned “thank you” from an unknown visitor to the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. Westphal and his wife Fran recently took the trip to D.C. courtesy of the nonprofit Honor Flight of Oregon. They joined 26 other veterans and 23 other “guardians” on the journey in early October. This section of the memorial features 4,000 sculpted gold stars – one star for each 100 Americans killed in combat during the “war to end all wars.” (Photo courtesy of Fran Westphal)
Al Westphal of Toledo served in the U.S. Navy aboard the light cruiser U.S.S. Montpelier (CL-57) during World War II.
According to naval records, the “Mighty Monty” took part in the first Allied offensive of the war in the Pacific, became the first to engage in night battles, and participated in 26 invasions, 42 operations and 30 campaigns, logging nearly 250,000 nautical miles. Westphal and his shipmates earned 13 battle stars for their service in all major engagements of the Pacific theatre.
But for the venerable 91-year-old veteran, the experience of a recent 2,600-mile sojourn to Washington, D.C. became what he considers “the trip of a lifetime.” H
e joined 26 other World War II veterans, along with 24 volunteer “guardians” (support personnel in military terms, usually family members), including Westphal’s wife Fran. They went primarily to visit the World War II Memorial, built near the Lincoln Memorial in 2004 to honor the service and sacrifices of what has become known as the “Greatest Generation.
Westphal and his fellow veterans made their journey courtesy of the nonprofit Honor Flight of Oregon (HFO) headquartered in Grants Pass.It, in turn, is one of four state hubs, for the nationwide Honor Flight Network that took wing in Ohio in 2005 to underwrite trips for World War II veterans to the memorial that honors their contributions to the nation’s history and freedoms – before it’s too late.
Although Westphal and others survived the vagaries of a war that HFO leaders say “truly threatened our very existence as a nation, and as a culturally diverse, free society,” they are inevitably losing to an inexorable foe: time. According to the Department of veterans Affairs, the youngest World War II veteran is more than 80 years old, and within the next decade, most of them will be gone, ultimately joining the 400,000 who died in the war more than six decades ago.
Honor Flight, which quickly gained momentum and now has 71 hubs in 30 states, accepts applications from veterans wanting to make the trip to C
.C., giving top priority to those who served in World War II.
But, despite their dwindling ranks, veterans often end up on a waiting list, because Honor Flight lacks government support, depending mainly on veteran service organizations and public donations, along with a growing number of corporate sponsors, Gail Yakopatz, who heads up HFO, said they get some corporate support, but much of their funding derives from small businesses.
“Our time to express our thanks to these brave men and women is running out,” she said, noting that additional public support from groups or individuals is needed to help make the visit a reality for all remaining World War II veterans.
Westphal said he appreciated the expressions of gratitude he and his fellow veterans received from school children and other folks at the memorial and along the way. Fran said dozens of folks thanked the veterans for their se
rvice, gathering “to shake their hands, applaud them and wave flags and provide honor guards” in airports and other venues.
To learn more or make a contribution, contact HFO at 541-955-4544, honorWorldWarIIvets@gmail.com or go online to www.honorflightoforegon.org.
Although not as agile as he once was, Al also was once again able to make his lighthouse inspection at Cleft of the Rock, near Yachats. When he isn’t at home, he uses a walker most times. Yet, he climbs the ladder to check out the light at the top of the lighthouse on his annual visit.
Truly a remarkable man, former square dance caller,Al still visits squ
are dances whenever possible, always with a wide smile on his face. Next time you see him at a dance, take a few minutes to visit and discover all that this fascinating man has to share.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Yuma Square Dance Hall,
7:00pm…..Pre-Rounds with Ron & Mary Noble
7:30pm…..Mainstream Square Dance
with announced Plus Tips
Jack Peterson (Surprise, AZ) calling
Admission is free with purchase of Festival Ribbon (available at door); without ribbon, $4.00
Please bring a donation of non-perishable food for our mission, and finger foods to share.
An Association meeting will precede the dance at 5:00 p.m. All dancers welcome to attend.
The 2011 Welcome Back Dance, sponsored by the Yuma Square and Round Dance Association will be Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 PM in the Yuma Square Dance Hall.
All of Yuma’s Square Dance Callers and Round Dance Cuers are invited to Call and Cue at this event, making it a fun afternoon of dancing and greeting friends we haven’t seen for a while.
Dance level will be MAINSTREAM.
Admission is FREE, courtesy of the Association. Casual attire is fine.
As at all Association Dances, please bring a food donation of non-perishable items for our mission project, and finger foods to share.
An Association Meeting will follow the dance. All dancers are urged to stay for the meeting.
(If you’d like a look at the Welcome Back Dance of last season, click here.)
You can also obtain current information of any changes or additions on our blog at
http://yumasquarerounddanceassociation.blogspot.com/
along with pictures and stories of recent events.
If you have any questions, you can email us at
yumasquaredanceassociation@gmail.com
* a listing of all caller and cuer contact numbers and explanation of abbreviations and terms is at the bottom of this post
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12:30pm CR Jestin…………*ABC Beginner Squares Lessons *Starts Dec. 5, 2011
7:00pm SV Porter. ………………………………Pre-Rounds
7:30pm SV Porter.……………………………..PLUS Dance
7:00pm CR Jestin…………..starts Dec.5………..A-2 Dance
10:00am YS Stutevoss…………….MAINSTREAM Brush-up
12 noon WW Jestin…………..starts Nov. 29……. Intro to C-1
1:00pm YS Stutevoss…………………………..PLUS Brush-up
2:00pm WW Jestin………starts Nov. 29…A-1 Wkshop/Dance
7:00pm YS Stutevoss…………….Beginner Squares Lessons
7:00pm WW Jestin……starts Nov. 29…MAINSTREAM Dance
10:00am YS Stutevoss…………………………PLUS Lessons
10:45am CR Jestin………..starts Nov. 30…….A-2 Workshop
12:30pm CR Jestin…………*ABC Beginner Squares Lessons
*Starts Nov. 30, 2011
7:00pm WW Jestin………starts Nov. 30…….……Pre-Rounds
7:30pm WW Jestin………starts Nov. 30………..PLUS Dance
11:00am WW Jestin………starts Dec. 1………PLUS Workshop
7:00pm YS Nelson………………………………..Pre-Rounds
7:30pm YS Stutevoss………………..MAINSTREAM Dance
10:00am YS Stutevoss……………..Beginner Squares Lessons
7:00pm YS Nelson………………………………..Pre-Rounds
7:30pm YS Stutevoss……………………………PLUS Dance
7:00pm FP (Porter)Porter……………MAINSTREAM Dance
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10:00am WW Noble………….………………….Phase 6 Basics
1:00pm WW Noble…………..Phase 4/5 Lessons & Workshop
10:00am SV Noble……………….…………Phase 5 Lessons
10:00am SV Noble…………Phase 5/5+ Lessons & Workshop
1:15pm FO Nelson……………………Phase 5/4+ Workshop
3:00pm FO Nelson………..Easy Phase 4 Lessons/Workshop
9:00am FO Nelson………………………………..Tango Lessons
10:30am FO Nelson……………Phase 4+ Lessons/Workshop
1:00pm YS Porter……starts Nov. 10………Beginning Waltz
3:00pm WW Noble & Nelson……………….Phase 3-4 Dance
4:30pm WW Noble & Nelson……………..Phase 4-5-6 Dance
10:00am YS Nelson……………………….Phase 3 Workshop
1:00pm YS Nelson…………………..Phase 3 Waltz Lessons
2:30pm YS Nelson……………Two-Step Basics (Extended) * for those who have completed 6-8 lessons
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9:00am CR Jestin………………………….Basics (Beginners) *New class starts Oct. 31, 2011
10:00am CR Jestin……………………………Extended Basics
11:00am CR Jestin………………………….Easy Intermediate
9:00am WW Jestin………………………….Easy Intermediate
10:00am WW Jestin………………………………Intermediate I
11:00am WW Jestin……………………Intro to Advanced Steps
9:00am CR Jestin……………………………Int +/ Advanced
9:00am CC Jestin…………………………Basics (*Beginners) *New class starts Nov. 3, 2011
10:00am CC Jestin…………………………….Extended Basics
11:00am CC Jestin…………………………..Easy Intermediate
12 noon CC Jestin……………………………….Intermediate I
1:00pm CC Jestin…………………….Intro to Advanced Steps
9:00am SV Jestin ………………………….Easy Intermediate
10:00am SV Jestin……………………………….Intermediate I
1:00pm SV Jestin…………………………Basics (*Beginners) *New Class starts Nov. 4, 2011
2:00pm SV Jestin…………………………….Extended Basics
10:00am WW Jestin……………………….CLOGGING PARTY
*all activities at Yuma Square Dance Hall (except Festival)
WELCOME BACK DANCE
2:00pm….Mainstream Square Dance – ALL CALLERS
FREE DANCE
Please bring finger foods & a food donation for Crossroads Mission
Association meeting to follow dance
ASSOCIATION DANCE
7:00pm…..Pre-Rounds with Ron & Mary Noble
7:30pm…..Mainstream Square Dance
with announced Plus Tips
Jack Peterson (Surprise, AZ) calling
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………………………….2255 E. Palo Verde…………………..(928)344-1969
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Jestin, Jerry & Janice…………………………………..210-632-9589
Nelson, Bruce & Kristine……………………………….928-342-0598
Noble, Ron & Mary……………………………………928-345-0760
Porter, Steve & Patty…………………………………..928-345-2810
Stutevoss, Bob & Jan………………………………….503-318-0675
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CC – Cocopah RV Park………………………….6800 S. Strand Ave.
CR – Country Roads….………………………………5707 E. 32nd St.
FO – Fortuna De Oro………………………….13650 N. Frontage Rd.
FP – Fortuna Palms Community Club..…………….10812 Ave. 14 E.
SV – Sun Vista……………………………………………..7201 E. 32nd St.
WW – Westwind………………………………….9797 S. Frontage Rd.
YS – Yuma Square Dance Hall.…………………..2255 E. Palo Verde
*note* Evening dances that are listed with two names,
with ( ) around a name, indicates cuer of rounds
between tips but no pre-rounds.
LESSONS……….indicates a progressive teaching of stated
level movements
WORKSHOPS…..indicates an expanded teaching and
review of stated level movements.
Dancers from BC, AB, SK and the USA enjoyed a wonderful Labor Day weekend at the 2011 Alberta Jamboree in Fort Saskatchewan, AB. Many Yuma dancers attended this event.
Murray Few, Jerry Pierce and Gary Winter who were the five local callers from Edmonton were joined by callers Barry Sjolin from Penticton, BC and Jerry Jestin from Yuma, AZ. These five great callers along with cuer couple Ron and Donna Baba from Medicine Hat, AB kept everyone dancing from Friday night until noon on Monday.
This event included workshops for MS, PL, A1-A2 and Rounds as well as an After Party on Saturday night. Free shuttle service was provided from the RV camping site where many friendships were renewed and new ones made. This camping area was a busy and happy spot the whole weekend and added to the enjoyment of nearly 300 dancers who attended the Jamboree.
Gene and Patt Jones attended this event although they missed getting into the group picture below as did a number of other Yuma dancers.
The Alberta Jamboree Dance Society will be hosting their next Jamboree in Red Deer, Alberta on the September long weekend in 2013. Mark your calendars!
Yuma Dancers at the Jamboree at the Fort
A big thank you to Marge for this well written write-up!
Bob and Jan Stutevoss will hold a casual dance this Saturday, October 22.
Rounds with Kristene and Bruce Nelson will start at 7p.m. Squares start at 7:30 p.m.
This will be a great time to reunite with square dance friends!
