Hi Everyone,
I hope all of you are well and enjoying the sometimes better weather. Summer’s here, along with those noisy cicadas. For those of you who don’t have them in your area, be glad! There a couple of changes and additions since last time I posted. If I haven’t listed an address, you can find it in an old update or on the calendar page. BTW, I have done nothing with the calendar page as yet. I’m waiting until I find out if some more events come back.
Feel free to fill me in on whatever you know is happening that I don’t have listed here. Some things I couldn’t find, some I probably forgot to look up, and some I’m sure I don’t know. If you send info, please give me as much as you can about it, including where to find the information so that I may update later.
There are a variety of restrictions/rules in effect in various locations, although there are less than before. In most cases, I haven’t included those. Keeping up with that is more than I can handle. I know rules are changing quickly! I suggest that you contact whichever event organizer you’re interested in attending to find out what the rules are for that location.
MONDAYS
Carole Clarke has changed her schedule for the summer, so is not at NECC on Mondays for a while.
Sandy Garrish is teaching and hosting at Golden Sands Club (22nd floor banquet room) in Ocean City 6-9pm; $5pp, bring your own beverage/snacks. Line dance lesson will be determined by the level of who is there. If you don’t want to line dance, there is plenty of space to do couples’ dances. If you have requests of dances, send them to Sandy Sandy@Time2LiveBetter.com. Until 6/14, parking is in the lot. After that, park across Coastal Hwy and walk across. 109th St., Ocean City, MD https://www.facebook.com/sandygarrish
Laurie Armstrong is teaching at American Legion Post 176 in Springfield, VA from 7-9:30pm. $10pp; 7-7:30 0 Beginner line or partner dance lesson, 7:30-9 Open dancing (all styles), 9-9:30 Request time. The hall is large with space for all styles of dancing. Music will be Nick’s favorites plus more, including some 2 Step, swing, and Patterned partner dances. The floor is tile. The tables seat 10. Bring your own non-alcoholic drinks & snacks. No smoking. Masks optional. They still recommend distance between line dancers. Couples dancing at your own discretion. The first week had a good turnout. 6520 Amherst Ave. Springfield, VA 22150
TUESDAYS
Carole Clarke teaches 3 weeks in June and 3 weeks in August. No lessons in July. Mt. Hope CC – High Beginner lesson. You need to register through Calvert County Parks & Rec.
LineDance4You has weekly line dancing going again in Loudon County at Loudon Kitchen & Bar. Danielle will do the teaching & DJ Freedom will play the music. Masks are not neede and social distancing wil not be enforced, but Danielle encourages everyone to do what makes them feel comfortable and safe. 510 East Market Street #i, Leesburg, VA https://www.facebook.com/LineDance4You
Sharon Hume teaches line dances at Westminster Moose at 7pm. $10pp. Huge hall with plenty of space for social distancing. 309 Buena Vista Dr., Westminster, MD 21157
Sandy Garrish is hosting and teaching at Hawks Club in Essex, MD from 7-10pm; 430 Riverside Dr., Essex, MD 21221
Winner’s Circle Saloon lessons & dancing – 7pm – 10pm Lessons - 5/25 with Terri, some nights with Shannon
WEDNESDAYS
Carole Clark is at Northeast CC in Chesapeake Beach for 2 classes: Ultra Beginner and Beginner. Register through Calvert County Parks & Rec.; 3 weeks in June and 3 weeks in August; No classes in July.
Cancun Cantina has Line dance lessons with Mark Paulino & Ladies Night with DJ music
Line Dance Cheri has lessons and dancing at Billiken’s Smokehouse at The Chimneys. Lessons start at 7pm. 623 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 This event is outdoors, so rain sometimes cancels it. Cheri posts on her Facebook page if the weather doesn’t look good.
Sandy Garrish is hosting and teaching at Hawks Club in Essex, MD from 7 to 10pm.
THURSDAYS
Carole Clark has changed the schedule for the summer so is not at Mt. Hope on Thursdays for a while.
Sharon Hume teaches at Frederick Moose LodgeMoose Lodge No 371 at 7pm; Lessons and dancing all night. Beginners welcome! Fun night out for everyone ; $10 for evening no charge for spectators accompanying a dancer. Food and beverage available at the bar. Please don't not bring your own food or beverages, thank you Following CDC guidlines. Temperature checks will be taken on entry. 828 East Patrick St. Frederick, MD
Winners Circle Saloon lessons from 7pm – 10pm – 5/27 with Terri, sometimes with Shannon
FRIDAYS
Cancun Cantina – Country Bands inside, DJ outside; $10. 6/11 Haymaker, 6/18 Peterbuilt, 6/25 Wesley Spangler
Rainbow Road – Karaoke
Winners Circle Saloon lessons & dancing with Mandy, 8pm – midnight
SATURDAYS
Rainbow Road – Country Bands – $10 cover when there is a band –
Cancun Cantina – Country DJ Joe inside, Rock bands outside
Winners Circle Saloon dancing; 5/29 DJ 8pm-midnight
2nd Saturdays - Next dances are 6/12 and 7/10 - Country By The Bay -–. American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach, MD – Lessons with Linda & Rich at 7 (6/12 line – planning “Come Dance With Me”) & 7:30pm (6/12 couples – planning “Schottische”). Southern Winds Band plays at 8pm. There are no more limits on attendance (other than the usual fire marshall), so reservations are not required, but I suggest you make them if you have a group or want to sit in a particular place. Please contact me for reservations. So I don’t get confused, please provide the names of the people in your group (I had some double booking and some cancellation confusion other times). Masks no longer required. $15 includes lessons, dancing, draft beer, sodas, munchies. Hot dogs & BBQ for sale as are other bar drinks.
6/12 - Country Pride has once a month dances. Dates vary. I don’t have a schedule past the dance this month. Suggest you contact Sandy or Paul if you’re interested. The first dance sold out. Masks required and you must reserve with Paul Schilpp (410-627-7832 or on Facebook to attend. 7pm – 10:30pm; $11 for non-members, $10 for members, includes chips & sodas. VFW Post 2621, 206 Riverside Rd. Essex, MD 21221
HCWDA (Hagerstown) holds the first dance of 2021, starting at 7. DJ Busy BBZ. Masks must be worn. HCWDA usually dances on 2nd & 4th Saturdays at Maugansville Ruritan Hall. For information, email dkline310@comcast.net
CVCWDA (Cumberland Valley) Cumberland Valley (based in Waynesboro, PA) locations vary. at 7/31, 8/7, 9/18, 10/30, 11/20 at Quincy Community Center, 8098 Anthony Highway, Waynesboro, PA17268 - 7pm-10pm DJ Full House; 6/19, 7/17, 8/21 at Pen Mar Park (4-7pm)
Contact Chip Moats, 717-762-6388, rdmoats@embarqmail.com
SUNDAYS
Cancun Cantina – Latin Night
COMING EVENTS
Saturday, August 21, 2021 - Boot Scooters BeneiftDance for The Alzheimer's Association; 6pm to 11pm; $25pp in advance/$30pp at the door; DJ Sandy Garrish; Dinner from Outback Steakhouse included in admission; Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) available for purchase; Raffles, silent auctions, games; Elks Lodge, 2210 Old Washtington Rd., Waldorf, MD. MUST BE 21; For tickets call Leslie 240-577-2579 or email somdbootscooters@gmail.com, credit cards accepted The Boot Scooters will participate in the Walk to End Alzheimers in October. All procees will go to the Alzheimer's Association. This has been a fun event in past years. For cash donations.....http://act.alz.org/goto/bootscooters
Weekend, 10/22-10/24 – Sandy’s Ocean City Halloween Weekend Dance Event; Check Sandy’s website for information; time2livebetter.com
DANCE TRIPS
DATS travel has scheduled a dance trip to New Orleans, September 8 to 12, 2021. Host is Jamie Basham Marshall. There will be some line dancing in the hotel (Holiday Inn Superdome), dancing on Bourbon Street, Dancing & Dinner at BB King’s and more dancing aboard the Creole King down the Mississippi River. $500 pp/dbl occ. There are other options. For the flyer and contact information https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/192897109_10226862288922102_745319430743049855_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=gyXflgSKRncAX9ZzWX2&_nc_oc=AQlSP72Vk58Qe5sCZsE57CK0yVpIckyF5K289m45Cg3vncc1BA_BxzLZ_QnFtc7PdaU&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=942358d896a1eb0341436b4afeb927fa&oe=60D7BE7A
Happy Dancing!
Linda
