HSRDC WEEKLY NEWS 9.28.26
September is National Square Dance Month!
MAINSTREAM DANCE OPPORTUNITIES ON MONDAYS AND SATURDAYS
Mainstream dancing in a relaxed setting is available at the Daytime Squares on Mondays from 4:30–6:00PM at the Trini Mendenhall Community Center and the HSRDC Saturday Afternoon Dance from 4:00–6:00 PM at Concordia Lutheran. Both dances are fun and FREE to attend!
ROUND DANCERS SHOW OFF YOUR MOVES AT EXHIBITION OCTOBER 6
Brazos Bottom Belles and Beaus invite round dancers to participate in a Round Dance Exhibition at a community for seniors. Dancers will be featured entertainment and are needed Tuesday, October 6, 10:30-11:15am at St. Theresa Catholic Church Community Center, Bldg. E, 705 St. Theresa Blvd. in Sugar Land. It’s a lovely facility with plenty of dance space. Marilyn Waguespack will cue. Please respond to Debra Garner at debragarner520@gmail.com if you would like to participate in this exhibition.
BAYOU BEND EXHIBITION AND DEMONSTRATION SUNDAY OCTOBER 18
David Bearden and Carol Teal will lead dancers in a special Exhibition and Demonstration at Bayou Bend Collection & Gardens on Sunday, October 18, from 1–5 p.m. to celebrate Gulf Coast 1776! Dancers will meet at the Visitor Center at 12:30 p.m., with dancing held outside or inside depending on the weather. Square dance attire or prairie skirts and comfortable shoes are encouraged, and you’re welcome to bring a chair. Parking is limited, so carpooling is strongly encouraged. Contact June Walston by October 12 to let her know you plan to participate in this event! https://www.mfah.org/events/family-day-at-bayou-bend-gulf-coast-1776/202610181300
HOUSTON HOEDOWN – BEST DANCE PARTY IN HOUSTON!
Have you registered for the 78th Annual Houston Hoedown “Dance Around the World!” on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 23–25 at the Pasadena Convention Center? Early Bird Registration ends September 30, so save some money and sign up now for this fun event!
Put your Hoedown ribbon on your badge to win free raffle tickets! HSRDC Presidents and other officers will be visiting clubs to give coupons to everyone who is wearing the blue Hoedown ribbon or who purchases their registration that day. The coupon can be exchanged for five brown bag raffle tickets at Hoedown!
Registration using credit card is now available on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/78th-annual-hsrdc-houston-hoedown-dance-around-the-world-tickets-2000899386929?aff=oddtdtcreator To see the dance schedule and find the printable registration form to pay by check or Zelle, go to https://houstonsquaredance.com/flyers/
78th Annual HSRDC Houston Hoedown Flyer and Info
10.23.26 Houston Hoedown Registration Form
2026 Hoedown Schedule as of 9.25.26
10.23.26 Houston Hoedown RV Registration form Pasadena Convention Center
HOEDOWN HOST HOTEL
It’s always fun to have a weekend “get-away” so consider staying at the Hoedown Host Hotel – the Fairfield Inn by Marriott, 3640 East Sam Houston Pkwy S., Pasadena, TX 77505. It has a large lobby for after-dance get-togethers. The “Houston Hoedown” rate is $105 per night for king or double queen plus tax and includes complimentary breakfast. Deadline to reserve this special rate is Friday, Oct. 9. Call the hotel directly at 832.664.8870 to reserve your room.
ONSITE CAMPING AT PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER
Great onsite camping is available at the Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds! Enjoy the convenience of staying right where the dancing and fun take place. Full Hook-Up Sites – 30 & 50 Amp. Only $25 per night! Contact Tina Kelly at 346-452-2696 to confirm your reservations and payment. A printable reservation form is available at https://houstonsquaredance.com/2026/09/18/houston-hoedown-registration-forms-and-schedule-information/
HSRDC VISITATION BINGO
There is still time to get in on the fun! Remember, you can play all 10 cards, but only one card per person can be entered into the drawing. A complete black-out will be eligible for a Grand Prize drawing. Click here to print your BINGO cards: https://houstonsquaredance.com/2026/08/18/hsrdc-visitation-bingo-challenge-august-16-november-15/
LESSONS
Tim Ploch’s First Tuesday Series is a great place to learn the new calls that have been added to the Plus list.
Fairbees are offering a 40-minute Plus workshop on Thursdays at 7pm. The workshops include the 8 new Plus Calls and Rusty Hinges from previous week, Spring Branch Presbyterian Church, Houston
Tomball Promenaders will start Plus lessons on Monday, October 5, VFW Hall, Tomball, Dennis Ray, Caller
More information is available on the on the HSRDC calendar at https://houstonsquaredance.com/lessons/
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS AND OTHER DANCE OPPORTUNITIES
October 1, Fairbees Oktoberfest Dance, Gary Sanders, Caller; Spring Branch Presbyterian Church, 1215 Campbell Rd. Houston
October 2-3, Houston Area Camping Squares Halloween Dance, Steve Blankinship, Caller; Terry Pimm, Cuer; Coushatte Recreation Ranch, Bellville
October 6, Round Dance Exhibition, 10:30 – 11:15 AM, Marilyn Waguespack, Cuer; St. Theresa Catholic Church Community Center, Bldg. E, 705 St. Theresa Blvd. Sugar Land
October 9, Katy Prairie Promenaders 56th Anniversary Rice Harvest Dance, Mike Bramlett, Caller, Marilyn Waguespack, Cuer; Concordia Lutheran Church, Houston
October 15-17, TEXPACC, Advanced and Challenge Dancing, Tim Ploch and other featured callers, Paris, TX
October 18, Dance Exhibition Family Day at Bayou Bend, “Gulf Coast, 1776”, David Bearden and Carol Teal, Callers, 1-5pm, 6003 Memorial Drive, Houston
October 23-25, 78th Annual HSRDC Houston Hoedown “Dance Around the World” with Dan Preedy, Caller, Kay and Bob Kurczewski (The Ski’s), Round Dance Leaders, Pasadena Convention Center
October 29, Tomball Promenaders Costume Dance, Dan Nordbye, Caller, VFW Hall, 14408 Alice Road, Tomball
October 29, Hey Lollies Halloween Dance, Bronc Wise, Caller, Chapelwood Methodist 11140 Greenbay St., Houston
October 31, Hanger Squares Halloween Dance, Gary Belchik, Caller, Friendswood Activity Center (FAC) 416 Morningside Drive, Friendswood
November 5-6, Houston Area Camping Squares Fall Festival, Steve Blankinship (Fri) and Pat Kotal (Sat), Callers; Terry Pimm(Fri) and Stash Tosio (Sat), Cuers; Coushatte Recreation Ranch, Bellville
November 10, Brazos Bottom Belles and Beaus 54th Anniversary Dinner and Dance “Hollywood Squares It’s Movie Night” Dan Clairmont, Caller, Marilyn & Jerrel Waguespack, Cuers, Concordia Lutheran Church, Houston
November 14-15, Tim Ploch’s 50th and Final Rockport Dance Weekend for A2 and C1 Dancers, Tim Ploch and Bruce Busch, Callers, Rockport, TX
November 15, HSRDC 4th Quarter Meeting/Installation of 2027 Officers and Dance, Mike Seastrom, Caller, Marilyn Waguespack, Cuer; Concordia Lutheran Church, Houston
See the HSRDC calendar for more information about upcoming dances, lessons, and exhibitions at https://houstonsquaredance.com/calendar/
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Keep on dancin’! We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!
Carol and Charles Thornburg
President@houstonsquaredance.com