Dakotas ‘Round Up’ Party March 12

Steve Perkins

It’s time to get registered for the fun-filled Dakota Party. North Dakotans and South Dakotans and friends from Sun Lakes, SunBird, and surrounding areas are all invited to the annual Dakota Party held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, in the Sun Lakes Cottonwood Country Club San Tan Ballroom. Make sure you put it on your calendar. It’s a 40-plus-year tradition!

Act now, as we must have your registration in and paid for ($25 per person) by March 4. Our count and guarantee must be made on the morning of March 5, so please register and pay now. Thank you!

We are having a nice response, with many new people inquiring. It seems like after the past few years, our governors really put our states on the map. We now even have some “wannabe” Dakotans requesting to sign up. It’s a great party and lots of fun, so don’t miss it.

Also, we again have our longtime sponsor Western State Bank (here in Chandler and back home in North Dakota). As a result, we are holding the price at $25 per person, the same as 2025. We will still have drawings for prizes and gift cards. You really don’t want to miss the party. Grandpa says it’s better than going to the casino.

If you are not getting our emails, then you need to get on our Dakotas Party list. If you aren’t on the list, well, golly, you just ain’t really from Dakota. You get on the list by emailing (preferred) or calling us at the contact information below. Everyone on the list from last year continues. We have already emailed out the registration forms with all the details. Remember, you have to be prepaid and registered by March 4, before the party. There are no “walk-in” registrations at the door.

The 2026 party will again be indoors at the Sun Lakes Cottonwood Country Club San Tan Ballroom. It is still a casual event, much like our previous outside patio party. No excuses for wimps who think it might be too cold or rainy. Everyone will receive a registration gift.

First, make sure you are on our annual party list so we can keep you up to date about our annual parties. Second, get registered now. Third, let everyone know. To save money, we are only doing email mailings, so please tell all your Dakota friends about the party. We need your help! Please don’t assume everyone knows about it. Spread the word faster than Grandma’s country party line phone.

The cost is $25 per person for the buffet dinner, and there will be a cash bar. The event will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12. Advance tickets only!

For more information, to get on our list, and/or to make reservations, contact SunLakesDakotaParty@gmail.com or call Ilene Ouradnik at 701-793-4412.

Nebraska State Dinner

The annual Sun Lakes Nebraska State Dinner will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28, in the Cottonwood Country Club San Tan Ballroom. Friends from Sun Lakes and surrounding areas are all invited to the dinner.

The no-host cash bar will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. This year we will be enjoying a prime rib carving station along with sides. There will also be a pasta station available. The cost for this year’s event is $50.

Reservation forms for those on our mailing list will be sent out the first week of February. If you are new to the area, have a change of address, have never been on our mailing list, or have questions, contact Don Teusaw at 402-659-2410.

This is your opportunity to meet fellow Nebraskans, enjoy great food, and participate in raffle drawings and a silent auction.

Please spread the word!