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Jul 7, 2026, 11:22:50 PMJul 7
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PAWS & TAWS
SQUARE DANCE CLUB

 

Paws and Taws members and friends –

 

Joe Arnold will be calling Paws and Taws regular dance this Friday, July 10.  Early rounds with Tom Bunn cueing at 7:00pm, Mainstream and announced Plus with rounds between tips 7:30 to 9:30pm.

 

Hopefully all are aware of changes coming to both the Mainstream and Plus programs in September.  In the case of Plus, the change includes nine current Advanced calls becoming Plus – Charlie Petrea and Tony Simmons will be offering a workshop on Sunday, July 26 at Landmark Hall to introduce and practice those new-to-Plus calls – details below.  While pre-registration is not necessary, they would appreciate you letting them know if you plan to attend to get a headcount estimate for pizza and soft drinks.

 

Upcoming Paws and Taws dances:

  • Friday, July 10 – 2nd Friday Dance with Joe Arnold calling and Tom Bunn cueing
  • Friday, July 17 – 3rd Friday Dance with Mike Cox calling.  No rounds this night.
  • Friday, July 24 – 4th Friday Dance with Tony Simmons calling and Tom Bunn cueing.
  • Friday, August 14 – Ice Cream Social Benefit Dance with Joe Arnold calling and Tom Bunn cueing.  Proceeds to benefit Senior Solutions.
  • Friday, August 21 –3rd Friday Dance with Richard Smith calling.  No rounds this night.
  • Friday, August 28 – Special Dance with Tony Oxendine calling and Tom Bunn cueing.
  • Friday, September 11 – Flappers and Dappers Dance with Patty Greene calling and Tom Bunn cueing

 

Dances are at Senior Solutions.  For dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays, there will be early rounds at 7:00pm and the dance, mainstream with announced Plus with rounds and lines between tips from 7:30 to 9:30pm unless otherwise noted.  Flyers are in the event details on the Upstate South Carolina Google calendar.

 

For 3rd Friday dances, there will be a Mainstream workshop 7:00 to 7:30pm with no break, Mainstream tips from 7:30 to 8:30, and Plus tips 8:30 to 9:30.  The format of these dances will be a focus on providing floor time for both new Mainstream and Plus dancers.

 

Like us on Facebook!  Check out Paws and Taws page for details of our upcoming dances, other dances of note in the area, pictures, and other content.

 

Go to https://sites.google.com/site/pawsandtaws/Home/dancing-opportunities for three separate online Google Calendars for Upstate South Carolina, Northeast Georgia, and Western North Carolina.  As always, updates and corrections are appreciated.

 

Hope to see you on the floor with us in Seneca!

 

Visit us on the Web at

sites.google.com/site/PawsAndTaws

 

Like us on Facebook!

 

Alan Thomson,

Paws and Taws Secretary

 

P.S.  A message about changes to Southern Lights usual schedule for July and upcoming dances of note - see calendars at the link above for dance times and location addresses, and flyers where noted.

 

From: Eva House

Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 9:25 PM

Subject: Southern Lights July Dances

 

HEADS UP!

 

No dances on July 4th and July 18th

 

We will dance on the 2nd Saturday – July 11.

 

Dick and Eva

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Pacesetters Plus Graduation Dance:  Monday, July 13 at Central Presbyterian Church, Anderson, SC, with Tony Simmons calling and Mike McDonald cueing.  Flyer in the event details on the Upstate South Carolina Google calendar.

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4 Plus Regular Dance: Sunday, July 19 at Landmark Hall, Taylors, SC, with Travis Cook (from Kentucky) calling.

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Pacesetters Regular Dance:  Monday, July 20 (note change from the originally announced July 13) at Central Presbyterian Church, Anderson, SC, with Marty Northrup calling and Mike McDonald cueing.

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New Plus Calls Workshop with Charlie Petrea:  Sunday, July 26 at Landmark Hall, Taylors, SC, with Charlie Petrea instructing.  New Plus calls workshop 2:00-4:00pm, pizza and soft drinks (provided) 4:00-4:30pm, dance 4:30-6:00pm. Flyer in the event details on the Upstate South Carolina Google calendar.

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4 Plus Regular Dance: Sunday, August 2 at Landmark Hall, Taylors, SC, with Dan Nordbye (from Arizona) calling.

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Tennessee State Convention:  Thursday to Saturday, August 6-8, at the W.L. Mills Conference Center, Gatlinburg, TN.  Flyers in the event details on the Upstate South Carolina, Northeast Georgia, and Western North Carolina Google calendars.

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Pacesetters Luau Dance:  Monday, August 10 at Central Presbyterian Church, Anderson, SC, with Dan Nordbye (from Arizona) calling, and Mike McDonald cueing.

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Spinning Moors New Plus Calls Workshop: Saturday, August 15 at New Hope Lutheran Church, 296 Faith Rd, Mooresville, NC, with Patty Greene instructing.  Focus will be the "new to plus" calls - quarter thru, partner tag, pass the sea, etc.  Workshop 10:00am-1:00pm, break for lunch 1-1:30pm, review 1:30-2:30pm.  Flyer in the event details on the Western North Carolina Google calendar.  Register by email to https://callerpatty.com/plusworkshop, pay at the door.

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Ray Mauney Memorial Dance:  Saturday, August 15, at the Georgia Mountain Fair, Hiawassee, GA.  Free admission if wearing square dance attire, $5 donation for callers.  Shawn Butler, Clyde Couch, Randy Ramsey, and Troy Grooms calling, Randy and Debbie Bradberry leading lines.  Flyer in the event details on the Northeast Georgia Google calendar.

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Lakeshore Squares Special Dance:  Saturday, August 15 at Saint Paul United Methodist Church, Gainesville, GA, with Jack Pladdys (from Ohio) calling.

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4 Plus Regular Dance: Sunday, August 16 at Landmark Hall, Taylors, SC, with Tony Oxendine calling.

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Thunderbirds Happy Feet Dance:  Saturday, August 22 at Landmark Hall, Taylors, SC, with Patty Greene calling and Dean Kinion cueing.

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South Carolina Federation Meeting and Dance:  Saturday, August 29 at The Barn, Springdale (West Columbia) SC.  Flyer in the event details on the Upstate South Carolina Google calendar.

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Northeast Georgia Federation Dance:  Saturday, August 29 at Brad Akins YMCA, Winder, GA. with Vernon Jones (from Texas) calling and Linda Kennedy leading lines.  Flyer in the event details on the Northeast Georgia Google calendar.

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abth...@charter.net

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Jul 14, 2026, 11:44:36 PMJul 14
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PAWS & TAWS
SQUARE DANCE CLUB

 

Paws and Taws members and friends –

 

Mike Cox will be calling Paws and Taws third Friday dance this Friday, July 17.  Workshop at 7:00pm, Mainstream 7:30 to 8:30pm, Plus 8:30 to 9:30pm.

 

Hopefully all are aware of changes coming to both the Mainstream and Plus programs in September.  In the case of Plus, the change includes nine current Advanced calls becoming Plus – Charlie Petrea and Tony Simmons will be offering a workshop on Sunday, July 26 at Landmark Hall to introduce and practice those new-to-Plus calls – details below.  While pre-registration is not necessary, they would appreciate you letting them know if you plan to attend to get a headcount estimate for pizza and soft drinks.

 

For North Carolina dancers, Patty Greene will be holding a similar workshop on August 15; again, details below.

 

Upcoming Paws and Taws dances:

  • Friday, July 17 – 3rd Friday Dance with Mike Cox calling.  No rounds this night.
  • Friday, July 24 – 4th Friday Dance with Tony Simmons calling and Tom Bunn cueing.
  • Friday, August 14 – Ice Cream Social Benefit Dance with Joe Arnold calling and Tom Bunn cueing.  Proceeds to benefit Senior Solutions.
  • Friday, August 21 –3rd Friday Dance with Richard Smith calling.  No rounds this night.
  • Friday, August 28 – Special Dance with Tony Oxendine calling and Tom Bunn cueing.
  • Friday, September 11 – Flappers and Dappers Dance with Patty Greene calling and Tom Bunn cueing

 

Dances are at Senior Solutions.  For dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays, there will be early rounds at 7:00pm and the dance, mainstream with announced Plus with rounds and lines between tips from 7:30 to 9:30pm unless otherwise noted.  Flyers are in the event details on the Upstate South Carolina Google calendar.

 

For 3rd Friday dances, there will be a Mainstream workshop 7:00 to 7:30pm with no break, Mainstream tips from 7:30 to 8:30, and Plus tips 8:30 to 9:30.  The format of these dances will be a focus on providing floor time for both new Mainstream and Plus dancers.

 

Like us on Facebook!  Check out Paws and Taws page for details of our upcoming dances, other dances of note in the area, pictures, and other content.

 

Go to https://sites.google.com/site/pawsandtaws/Home/dancing-opportunities for three separate online Google Calendars for Upstate South Carolina, Northeast Georgia, and Western North Carolina.  As always, updates and corrections are appreciated.

 

Hope to see you on the floor with us in Seneca!

 

Visit us on the Web at

sites.google.com/site/PawsAndTaws

 

Like us on Facebook!

 

Alan Thomson,

Paws and Taws Secretary

 

P.S.  Upcoming dances of note - see calendars at the link above for dance times and location addresses, and flyers where noted.

 

4 Plus Regular Dance: Sunday, July 19 at Landmark Hall, Taylors, SC, with Travis Cook (from Kentucky) calling.  Flyer in the event details on the Upstate South Carolina Google calendar.

~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~

Pacesetters Regular Dance:  Monday, July 20 (note change from the originally announced July 13) at Central Presbyterian Church, Anderson, SC, with Marty Northrup calling and Mike McDonald cueing.

~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~

New Plus Calls Workshop:  Sunday, July 26 at Landmark Hall, Taylors, SC, with Charlie Petrea and Tony Simmons instructing.  New Plus calls workshop 2:00-4:00pm, pizza and soft drinks (provided) 4:00-4:30pm, dance 4:30-6:00pm. Flyer in the event details on the Upstate South Carolina Google calendar.

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4 Plus Regular Dance: Sunday, August 2 at Landmark Hall, Taylors, SC, with Dan Nordbye (from Arizona) calling.  Flyer in the event details on the Upstate South Carolina Google calendar.

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Tennessee State Convention:  Thursday to Saturday, August 6-8, at the W.L. Mills Conference Center, Gatlinburg, TN.  Flyers in the event details on the Upstate South Carolina, Northeast Georgia, and Western North Carolina Google calendars.

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Jul 22, 2026, 8:14:25 PMJul 22
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PAWS & TAWS
SQUARE DANCE CLUB

 

Paws and Taws members and friends –

 

Tony Simmons will be calling and Tom Bunn cueing Paws and Taws fourth Friday dance this Friday, July 24.  Early rounds at 7:00pm, Mainstream with announced Plus and rounds between tips 7:30 to 9:30pm.

 

Hopefully all are aware of changes coming to both the Mainstream and Plus programs in September.  In the case of Plus, the change includes nine current Advanced calls becoming Plus – Charlie Petrea and Tony Simmons will be offering a workshop on Sunday, July 26 at Landmark Hall to introduce and practice those new-to-Plus calls – details below.  While pre-registration is not necessary, they would appreciate you letting them know if you plan to attend to get a headcount estimate for pizza and soft drinks.

 

For North Carolina dancers, Patty Greene will be holding a similar workshop on August 15; again, details below.

 

Upcoming Paws and Taws dances (note a couple of changes in September from what was previously announced):

    • Friday, July 24 – 4th Friday Dance with Tony Simmons calling and Tom Bunn cueing.
    • Friday, August 14 – Ice Cream Social Benefit Dance with Joe Arnold calling and Tom Bunn cueing.  Proceeds to benefit Senior Solutions.
    • Friday, August 21 –3rd Friday Dance with Richard Smith calling.  No rounds this night.
    • Friday, August 28 – Special Dance with Tony Oxendine calling and Tom Bunn cueing.
    • Friday, September 11 – 2nd Friday Dance with Joe Arnold calling and Tom Bunn cueing (Patty Greene now September 26).
    • Friday, September 18 – 3rd Friday Dance with Joe Arnold calling.  No rounds this night.
    • Friday, September 26 – Flappers and Dappers Dance with Patty Greene calling and Tom Bunn cueing (previously was September 11).

     

    Dances are at Senior Solutions.  For dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays, there will be early rounds at 7:00pm and the dance, mainstream with announced Plus with rounds and lines between tips from 7:30 to 9:30pm unless otherwise noted.  Flyers are in the event details on the Upstate South Carolina Google calendar.

     

    For 3rd Friday dances, there will be a Mainstream workshop 7:00 to 7:30pm with no break, Mainstream tips from 7:30 to 8:30, and Plus tips 8:30 to 9:30.  The format of these dances will be a focus on providing floor time for both new Mainstream and Plus dancers.

     

    Like us on Facebook!  Check out Paws and Taws page for details of our upcoming dances, other dances of note in the area, pictures, and other content.

     

    Go to https://sites.google.com/site/pawsandtaws/Home/dancing-opportunities for three separate online Google Calendars for Upstate South Carolina, Northeast Georgia, and Western North Carolina.  As always, updates and corrections are appreciated.

     

    Hope to see you on the floor with us in Seneca!

     

    Visit us on the Web at

    sites.google.com/site/PawsAndTaws

     

    Like us on Facebook!

     

    Alan Thomson,

    Paws and Taws Secretary

     

    P.S.  Upcoming dances of note - see calendars at the link above for dance times and location addresses, and flyers where noted.

     

    Gold Country Squares Happy Birthday America Dance:  Friday, July 24 at Lumpkin County Senior Center, Dahlonega, GA with Dan Nordbye (from Arizona) calling. Flyer in the event details on the Northeast Georgia Google calendar.

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    New Plus Calls Workshop:  Sunday, July 26 at Landmark Hall, Taylors, SC, with Charlie Petrea and Tony Simmons instructing.  New Plus calls workshop 2:00-4:00pm, pizza and soft drinks (provided) 4:00-4:30pm, dance 4:30-6:00pm. Flyer in the event details on the Upstate South Carolina Google calendar.

    ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~

    4 Plus Regular Dance: Sunday, August 2 at Landmark Hall, Taylors, SC, with Dan Nordbye (from Arizona) calling.  Flyer in the event details on the Upstate South Carolina Google calendar.

    ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~

    Tennessee State Convention:  Thursday to Saturday, August 6-8, at the W.L. Mills Conference Center, Gatlinburg, TN.  Flyers in the event details on the Upstate South Carolina, Northeast Georgia, and Western North Carolina Google calendars.

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    Thunderbirds Live Band Dance:  Saturday, August 8 at Landmark Hall, Taylors, SC, with Tony Simmons calling and the Travelin’ Wannabes providing live music for dancing.  Flyer in the event details on the Upstate South Carolina Google calendar.

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    Pacesetters Luau Dance:  Monday, August 10 at Central Presbyterian Church, Anderson, SC, with Dan Nordbye (from Arizona) calling, and Mike McDonald cueing.

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