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    • What we offer
    • Why Square Dance?
    • Introductory Fun Nights
    • Weekly Lessons
    • Monthly Dance Schedule
    • Where We Dance
    • Sample Video Dance Lesson
    • Contact Us
    • Our Intergalactic History
    • Other Local Fun Nights
    • What People Say About Us
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Welcome to Square Bears

Welcome to Square Bears Welcome to Square Bears Welcome to Square Bears
  • Home
  • What we offer
  • Why Square Dance?
  • Introductory Fun Nights
  • Weekly Lessons
  • Monthly Dance Schedule
  • Where We Dance
  • Sample Video Dance Lesson
  • Contact Us
  • Our Intergalactic History
  • Other Local Fun Nights
  • What People Say About Us
  • Dancing in Snowshoes
  • Photo Gallery
  • Our Beginning
  • FAQs
  • Other Useful Links
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Photo Gallery: Apple Orchard & Distillery Outing

On May 10th, Dave Beardsley, our ever-present 'angel' and good friend from the Rocking Roosters, graciously hosted the Square Bears at his apple orchard and spirits distillery in Shelton, CT.   He, and his son Dan, shared their knowledge of apple growing and 'spirits' production while touring their delightful facility.

It was a great adventure and a charming way to spend an afternoon. 


Thank you, Dave!!


    Square Bear 'Raiders' Strike Again

    Hi Bears, Cubs and Friends,  


    On Friday evening, May 2, 2025, our gang of (11) bear-ear adorned raiders captured a Rocking Rosters travel banner to add to our small, but growing, stash of 'booty'.   All were welcome with the good will and friendship one has come to cherish in the square dancing community.

    NESRDC 2025 Hosts Square Bears

    Once again the NESRDC organizers provided a daring, diverse, delightful program of events for dancers of all-levels. 


    Special events included:


    • Take No Prisoners (Fast Track)
    • Progressive Squares
    • 'Black Light' Dance
    • Hexagon Squares 
    • Sunrise (PJ's) Dance
    • Introduction to 'A-Level' Dancing


    Fun was had by all!



     

     

    Square Bears 1st 'Banner Raid'

     Bears, Cubs and Friends,


    April 12, 2025, (13) bear 'raiders' captured a 'Friendly Squares' travel banner... our 'first'.   We marched in, seized the banner, and sang  our "Banner Raiding" song  - which was received with great enthusiasm!  (lyrics below).  What fun it was!!  Thanks to all of you for making it asuccess

    Sung to tune of "Bare Necessities" from Disney's Jungle BOok

    Bears' 'Banner Raid' Song


    We’ve got some Bear Necessities. 

    Some simple Bear Necessities.

    Your banner’s coming home with us tonight.

    It is a Bear necessity.  An urgent Bear necessity.

    It surely will be bringing us delight.

    _______________________________

    Bears' 'Banner Raid' Song


    We’ll take it back now.  Right to our hall.

    And there we’ll hang it, to be seen by all!

    Yes, we’ll keep it in our care.  

    While you fret and feel despair.

    Until you come and get it back, 

    with your own ’rescue’ square. 

    Bears' 'Banner Raid' Song

    Bears' 'Banner Raid' Song

    Bears' 'Banner Raid' Song

     

    We’ve got some Bear Necessities. 

    Some simple Bear Necessities.

    Your banner is the one we want the most!!

    Yes, it’s a Bear Necessity. A truly Bear Necessity.

    It’s one we’ll take back home with us and boast.

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    Photo Gallery: Halloween 2024

    Once again our Bears and Cubs donned their costumes for our recent Halloween Pot Luck Dinner Party. Members, guests and  student dancers all contributed to the festivities.  Food was delicious!  Music eerie!  Friendship unbounded!  Fun was had by all!

      Congratulations to our 2024 Graduating Class

      (Top Row):

       

      John Ahle  (Class Coordinator)

      Sandi Ward

      Doug Murphy

      Holly Chasin

      Rob Chasin

      Ron Baldwin (Papa Bear)

      Jan McLean  (Mama Bear)

      Sue Brenner


      (Bottom Row):


      Bear

      Linda Giers

      Sharon Grace

      Deb Ahle (Class Coordinator)





      Photo Gallery: Class of 2024 Graduation

      Our class of 2024 graduation was a memorable evening of pleasant surprises, including an original song  (lyrics by the Class of 2024, music  by Rodgers & Hammerstein... 'My Favorite Things' ); a heartfelt , articulately-worded , plaque presented by the Class to Ron & Jan; and recognition of our 'unofficial' mascot, BRUNO, with a custom-made Square Bears bandana.

        Square Bears Invade NERSDC 2024

        The Square Bears had a blast at the recent Convention:


        • Dancing in the pool, 
        • Dancing in the dark at the 'Black Light' event.
        • Dancing in the parking lot in our pajamas at 6:30 AM,
        • Crushing the FAST TRACK Challenge, 
        • Hearing new Callers,
        • Dining out together, and
        • Making new friends! 


        Can't wait until next year!

        Photo Gallery: Valentine's Day 2024

        Here's a sampling of photos from our recent Valentine's Day Mocktail Party. Members, guests and  student dancers all contributed to the festivities.  Food was delicious!  Music was appropriately romantic!  And a great evening was had by all!

          Photo Gallery: Halloween 2023

          Here's a sampling of photos from our recent Halloween Pot Luck Dinner Party. Members, guests and  student dancers all contributed to the festivities.  Food was delicious!  Music was appropriately eerie!  Fun was abounding!  Friendship was obvious!


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