The Overalls Square Dance Club

Jerry Story Update December 8 1:00PM Out of respect for the family, I have intentionally kept my posts a little vague. However, Kristy knows how much the square... dance world loves Jerry, so she would like everyone to know exactly where everything stands. As many of you know, Jerry, for several years, has had trouble with poor circulation in his legs. Several weeks ago he started experiencing severe pains in his leg. He went to the local ER, and was diagnosed with severe blockage. He was transferred to the ICU unit at University of Iowa Hospital for treatment. He eventually had several stints inserted into his leg. After several more days, he was released to go home. On thanksgiving weekend, Jerry started experiencing severe chest pains. Again, he went to the local ER and again was transferred to the ICU unit at University of Iowa Hospital. After an EKG, it was determined that he had suffered a minor heart attack. More tests ensued, and it was determined that were major blockages in the blood vessels around his heart. The prognosis was that he needed a heart by-pass. He had a triple by-pass on Thursday, December 8th. The surgery was successful. However, on Friday, Jerry started experiencing severe pains in his leg again. He was given an MRI to determine the degree of blockages. Either during, or immediately after the MRI, Jerry suffered another minor heart attack. At this point, Jerry became critically ill. He became non-responsive on Sunday morning. His blood pressure dropped to dangerous levels and he was placed on a ventilator. The blockages in his leg were creating a strain on his heart, and the surgeons determined that the only recourse was to amputate his leg. Even after this procedure, he remained unresponsive and was given little chance of survival. But.. Jerry is a fighter!!! He survived the procedure!! On Monday, blood pressure increased to more normal levels, and the doctors were able to start decreasing the amounts of medication that he had been receiving. As of this morning, his blood pressure remains steady and the doctors informed the family that he is taking 400% less medications than the day before. He is starting to breathe on his own, and assuming that he continues to improve, he will have plastic surgery on his amputated leg on Wednesday to better allow him to be fitted with a prosthetic later on. He is not out of the woods yet, and he remains in a guarded condition, but he is showing small improvements every day. I do not have the words to tell you all how much your support, love, and prayers have meant to the Story family. I am sure that when this is all over, and Jerry is back at home, you will hear directly from them. In the interim, please respect privacy of the Story Family at this time and do not try to contact them directly. I will continue to update everyone regularly. Tony Oxendine

Please keep Jerry in your prayers.

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of one of our members, David Howard. David passed away last Saturday morning. He was a wonderful man and a wonderful friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Aliza and her family. Post from Aliza Omar-Howard: We lament to announce that as of 10:48 am this morning my beloved husband passed away. My family and I appreciate all the kind words shared to us by many of you over the last week. We hope that the next few weeks can be a time of healing for us all. He will be greatly missed. He was a great father, husband and a good son.

Most of my friends know I'm a square dancer, and I currently serve on the Executive Committee of the United Square Dancers of America (USDA), a national square ...dancer's organization. USDA is proud to Introduce "Beyond The Dance Floor" series of Zoom-based square dance related webinars. Please join us and share with your friends. Our first workshop, "Who Is USDA and What Do We Have to Offer" will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2020; 2:00 pm Eastern, 1:00 pm Central, Noon Mountain, 11:00 am Pacific and 8:00 am in Hawaii. Complete schedule and general information attached. Zoom login info will be provided next week. Please share with your dancing friends. See more

Overalls Weekly 09/17/2020 NAME THAT CALL! The answer to NAME THAT CALL #4 was California Twirl. How many of you got it right? Your Caller Lab Definition for this week is: Starting formation: General Line with the centers holding right hands Dance action: Centers Turn 1/2 By The Right while ends adjust as necessary. Then the ends Courtesy Turn the centers to finish in Facing Couples. [ 388 more words ] https://overallssquaredance.org/overalls-weekly-09-18-2020/

NAME THAT CALL! The answer to NAME THAT CALL #4 was California Twirl. How many of you got it right? Your Caller Lab Definition for this week is: Starting formation: General Line with the centers holding right hands Dance action: Centers Turn 1/2 By The Right while ends adjust as necessary. Then the ends Courtesy Turn the centers to finish in Facing Couples. [ 33 more words ] https://overallssquaredance.org/name-that-call-5/

Salute to Our First Responders

Please see the important message below from Marvin Fishman, Chairman of the 2021 California State Square Dance Convention, and LPaul Schmidt, President of the California Council of Square Dancers. With regret we are letting you know that the 2021 California State Square Dance Convention has been cancelled. With the pandemic surging and expected to surge even higher the County of San Bernardino is at the purple level regarding restrictions on social events. Purple is the mos...t restrictive with Red, Orange and Yellow levels following. Even at the lowest level of Yellow, we would only be allowed to have 50% of capacity and be required to wear masks and social distance with 6 feet between the dancers. That could work for round dancing and line dancing however it does not work for Square dancing. Insurance for the weekend is another issue. I have tried several different companies whom have all said they would not give us a Certificate of Insurance. We would have been obligated to pay almost $17,000 for the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds if we did not cancel at least 120 days before the event. I want to thank all of the callers, cuers and vendors who have been so understanding. I have spoken to each of them personally. At this point there will be no rollovers to Yuba City. Everyone will have two options regarding their registrations. 1. Donate your registration to the convention to help cover the expenses we have already incurred such as the ribbons, fliers and postage. 2. Receive a full refund of the amount you paid. Please keep April 2022 on your calendar, when the convention will be in Yuba City. For those of you who attended in 2018, you already know that the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds is one of the best facilities we have used for the California State Convention. Visit their website at www.castate2022.org Thank you, Marvin Fishman General Chairman, 2021 Ca State Convention Please share this information with your affiliate clubs and related dancer networks. It will be also posted on the 2021 State Convention Facebook page and convention website, and Marvin and his committee will be contacting all registered dancers. Since Convention Chairmen and Convention Facility contracts are approved by the Council Board of Directors (sitting Affiliate Presidents / Representatives), we will vote at the January Council meeting to confirm cancellation of the event and the associated facility contract. However, the decision had to be made by mid-December in order to meet the 120 day cancellation timeline. LPaul Schmidt President, California Council of Square Dancers

Overalls Weekly 09/10/2020 NAME THAT CALL! The answer to NAME THAT CALL #3 was Wheel Around. How many of you got it right? Your Caller Lab Definition for this week is: Dance action: Dancers raise joined hands to form an arch and exchange places with each other by having the woman walk forward and under the arch along a tight left-turning semicircle. [ 465 more words ] https://overallssquaredance.org/overalls-weekly-09-10-2020/

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of one of our members, David Howard. David passed away last Saturday morning. He was a wonderful man and a wonderful friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Aliza and her family. Post from Aliza Omar-Howard: We lament to announce that as of 10:48 am this morning my beloved husband passed away. My family and I appreciate all the kind words shared to us by many of you over the last week. We hope that the next few weeks can be a time of healing for us all. He will be greatly missed. He was a great father, husband and a good son.

NAME THAT CALL The answer to NAME THAT CALL #3 was Wheel Around. How many of you got it right? I hope you are finding this little game both fun and challenging. Here is your next square dance call definition: Dance action: Dancers raise joined hands to form an arch and exchange places with each other by having the woman walk forward and under the arch along a tight left-turning semicircle. [ 82 more words ] https://overallssquaredance.org/name-that-call-4/

Overalls Weekly 09/03/2020 NAME THAT CALL! The answer to NAME THAT CALL #2 is Pass The Ocean. How many of you got it right? Your Caller Lab Definition for this week is: Dance action: The couple, working as a unit, turns around to the left (180 degrees). The left-side dancer backs up while the right-side dancer moves forward. The pivot point is the handhold between the two dancers. [ 400 more words ] https://overallssquaredance.org/overalls-weekly-09-03-2020/

Overalls Weekly 09/17/2020 NAME THAT CALL! The answer to NAME THAT CALL #4 was California Twirl. How many of you got it right? Your Caller Lab Definition for this week is: Starting formation: General Line with the centers holding right hands Dance action: Centers Turn 1/2 By The Right while ends adjust as necessary. Then the ends Courtesy Turn the centers to finish in Facing Couples. [ 388 more words ] https://overallssquaredance.org/overalls-weekly-09-18-2020/

NAME THAT CALL The answer to NAME THAT CALL #2 was Pass The Ocean. How many of you got it right? I hope you are finding this little game both fun and challenging. Here is your next square dance call definition: Dance action: The couple, working as a unit, turns around to the left (180 degrees). The left-side dancer backs up while the right-side dancer moves forward. [ 48 more words ] https://overallssquaredance.org/name-that-call-3/

Overalls Weekly 08/27/2020 NAME THAT CALL! Last week I started something new. I call it, NAME THAT CALL. The answer to last week’s NAME THAT CALL was Box The Gnat. How many of you got it right? Your Caller Lab Definition for this week is: Dance action: Pass Thru; Face your Partner; Step To A Wave Ending formation: Right-Hand Ocean Wave [ 452 more words ] https://overallssquaredance.org/overalls-weekly-08-27-2020/

Overalls Weekly 09/10/2020 NAME THAT CALL! The answer to NAME THAT CALL #3 was Wheel Around. How many of you got it right? Your Caller Lab Definition for this week is: Dance action: Dancers raise joined hands to form an arch and exchange places with each other by having the woman walk forward and under the arch along a tight left-turning semicircle. [ 465 more words ] https://overallssquaredance.org/overalls-weekly-09-10-2020/

NAME THAT CALL The answer to NAME THAT CALL #1 was Box the Gnat. How many of you got it right? I hope you are finding this little game both fun and challenging. Here is your next square dance call definition: Dance action: Pass Thru; Face your Partner; Step To A Wave Ending formation: Right-Hand Ocean Wave Timing: 4 [ 44 more words ] https://overallssquaredance.org/name-that-call-2/

Overalls Weekly 08/20/2020 DANCING UPDATE! We do not have anything new to report since canceling the rest of our events for the year. Even though we have canceled all of our in-person dance events for the rest of the year we are working on ways we can stay connected. One day, when COVID-19 is just a memory, we will want to start dancing again so we want to keep in touch. [ 530 more words ] https://overallssquaredance.org/overalls-weekly-08-20-2020/

NAME THAT CALL Let's have some fun! Below you will find the Caller Lab definition for a square dance call. Can you name the call? Let us know by posting your response. Here is your first square dance call definition: Dancers join and raise their right hands to make an arch; these hands remain connected throughout the call. In one smooth motion dancers Pass Thru and turn around: [ 45 more words ] https://overallssquaredance.org/name-that-call-1/

Overalls Weekly 08/13/2020 DANCING UPDATE! We regret to inform you that we have decided to cancel the remainder of our workshops and dances for the rest of the year. Since the hall will not be available for our use until some time next year, (we hope) there is no point in delaying our decision any longer. We are sorry that it has come to this but we have no choice. [ 480 more words ] https://overallssquaredance.org/overalls-weekly-08-13-2020/