October 2020 Editor Lisa Weiser

www.squaredance-wa.org

Sky Valley Caravan Schedule

January 22nd

~to Samena Squares

February 14th ~to

Happy Hoppers

May 8th ~to

Rainbow Squares

Echoes of Sky Valley

Coming Event

November 21st ~Saturday

General Club Meeting Location: Tri Way Grange 1pm

All club members are welcome to attend this meeting.

Info: 360-805-1902 (Sandi Moore)

Circle 8 Camping in September…

Karla & Ken with their custom trailer

Sky Valley’s Tri Way Grange Update ~

Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress.

Working together is success. ~Henry Ford

2020 - 2021 SKY VALLEY OFFICERS

President: Sandi Moore

Vice President: Lisa Weiser Secretary: Geri Johnson

Treasurer: Carol Coon/Vira Laurence

A CHAT WITH OUR CORNER ~ Gloria Price

Lives in: Snohomish WA

Grew up in: Hot Springs, Montana

Family: Gary, daughter Sheila, son Wesley

Best thing I ate this week: Rotisserie chicken

Stuff I can’t live without: Family & pets

If there were an extra hour today I would: Dance

My first car was: 1955 Chevrolet pickup truck

I wish I could tell my younger self to: Be more assertive & brave

Favorite family recipe: My Mom's date bars

I’ll do anything to avoid: Cooking & all that goes with it

Favorite junk food: Australian black licorice

Best book I’ve read lately: The Best Laid Plans by Sidney Sheldon

Worst habit: Procrastination

I’d watch these movies more than once: Grumpy Old Men & Walk the Line

Oh, these things make me mad: Animal cruelty

If they came to my town, concerts I wouldn’t miss: Million Dollar Quartet &

Boots Randolph

I love my pets: (all our pets are rescues - the best kind)

Best fast food joint: Subway

Good intentions I never get around to: Decluttering

Best vacation, bar none: Camping near Spirit Lake by Mount Saint Helens,

1975

I just learned: A little bit of line dancing

Still at the top of my bucket list: More dancing & RV travel

I like to have dinner out at: Collector's Choice

One chore I actually like: Activating the Roomba vacuum!

My favorite time of year is: NOT winter

Shows I don’t miss on TV: Jeopardy & some animal/nature

documentaries

Places I still want to visit: Oklahoma Cowboy Museum where my Dad's

original spurs are on display

Hobbies? Quilt making & Square dancing

Best job ever! Quantas Airways tech-rep office at Everett Boeing Plant

You might be surprised that I … used to be an avid downhill skier

Songs that never get old: The Twelfth of Never, Old rock & roll, Country

Western

Fondest childhood memory: Growing up in a town of 300 in beautiful

Montana

My favorite in the box of chocolates: Dark chocolate caramels

My favorite square dance callers are: Spyder, Mawdsley, Noseck, Brendzy,

Thomaier

Recommendations for Safe Return to Dancing Revised 8.20.20

Square & Folkdance Federation of Washington – for immediate distribution to all WA club & council presidents. Following the WA phased approach, a square dance club should be in an area that has moved to Phase 4, resuming interactions w/social distancing & hygiene. Also consider that some halls or facilities may have restrictions that will not allow dancing to resume. As representatives of Federation Members we strongly recommend the following: 1) Immediate cancellation of all dance activities through December 31, 2020 and to notify all contracted Callers, Cuers & venues of this action.

2) Each group should keep in communication with membership with up to date recommendations & ask for their input to determine what is best for their organization. The Federation has inquired with State Health officials as to recommended guidelines to follow for re-entry to square dancing. It is recommended that: 1) We should wait until we have entered Phase 4 (in our immediate area). Note: When it is safe to begin in your area, be cautious about travel to other areas.

2) Limit size of gathering using safe capacity measures

3) Control area of usage for health & safety (using CDC recommendations-see steps below)

4) Provide masks & gloves

5) Health Monitor – Participants should self-monitor prior to entry

The club/organization holding the event can and should set and enforce the requirements for that event and area. It is suggested to post those requirements. When a club can resume dancing the following steps are recommended: 1-Risk Management Health monitor - it should be up to each dancer to be considerate & respectful of others. Stay home if you have or recently had a temperature, had frequent headaches, a dry cough, breathing issues, and/or just not felt well or if you live or work with anyone who is or has been sick. 2-Physical Distancing Line dancing and round dancing can allow for physical distancing from other dancers, except for our partner in a round dance. There is just no way that we can stay six feet apart in square dancing. That is why risk assessment is so important. 3-Wearing a Mask One of the most effective ways to significantly reduce the spread of any virus passed on by aerosol droplets. 4-Washing your Hands Extremely important. Using an approved hand sanitizer after each tip – having available several stations around the hall where a good hand sanitizer is available and have masks to dispense. 5-Food Shared food is not recommended unless it is in commercially sealed in individual containers. Dancers should bring their own food and beverages in their own containers. 6-Sanitizing Surfaces Wipe down frequently touched surfaces such as tables, chairs, doorknobs, light switches, restroom toilets, faucets, sinks and other surfaces before, during, and after a dance with a suitable disinfectant is advisable and should be an important consideration to those running the event. (This is advised every hour.) The Federation will take another look at where we are near year end for the next steps.

Future Events…

October Birthdays~

Curt Rensvold - 12th

Lianna West - 15th

Doug Bettcher - 30th