Sunday, January 14, 2024

DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday January 18, 2024

Hello Dancers,  

 You are invited to a DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday January 18, 2024, at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista. There'll be lots of dancing, fun, food, and beverages. It's a "private party" and this is your invitation.  Dancers are welcome to bring a dish of food to share.  The adorable DJ Nickie Bascos will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  Another cool and dry night is currently forecast, again.

  DIRECTIONS: Take H Street east to Eastlake Drive.  Go right one block, then turn right onto Lakeshore Drive. Then, turn left immediately into the parking lot of 2050 Lakeshore Drive.  The Eastlake Shores Clubhouse is behind the gated fence.

 (Note:   If the following photos do not appear when you look at this email, click the words at the top of this email that say something like "Show images which are still blocked to protect your privacy" - I already know who you are.  If that doesn't work, you can either click on the place where the photos should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can see many great photos and videos from this and previous dances on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ), and on the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Eastlake Facebook and post your Eastlake photos and videos.)

 
A JANUARY BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY was at Eastlake this past Thursday, January 11th, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, on a cool but dry night.  There were almost 50 dancers in attendance.  Here are 6 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party.  Most were copied from earlier Facebook posts:

   


  BEFORE EATING, dancers posed for the group photo above. Nedy gave a blessing for the food, thankfulness for bringing us all together. 

 

 


 LINE DANCING was non-stop from 6 to 7pm, and off and on with ballroom dances until 10PM. In the photo above "The Eastlake Dancers" performed a special number line dance called "SEXY LADY" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MtGkb_k0Vs ).  You can see Irish, Lolit, and Valerie in front, and Mary Jane, Roland, Robert and Jannette in back.  I loved the song because it uses the melody of "Rock Your Baby".

 

 


 THE JANUARY BABES, all with birthdays in January, performed in the photo above, dancing a special number choreographed by Jannette, to the music of "It's My Party" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIsnIt1p978 ).

 

 


  THE BIRTHDAY CAKE above was delicious, and had many names of celebrants, and was baked by Veronica (Myra).

 

 

 

 BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS posed in the photo above while singing "Happy Birthday". They were Josie, Nora, Connie, Jannette, Jhosie, Irish, Joel, Ruben and Mel Paiste.

 

 

 

BALLROOM DANCING was in abundance.  In the photo above, Connie & Ric were enjoying what may have been a night-club 2-step or a cha-cha.


Here's the dance party plan for the next few Thursdays at Eastlake:

Thursday, January 18, 2024:  Dance Party at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Nickie Bascos. 


Thursday, January 25, 2024: 70's DISCO DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. 70's Disco-costumed winners vie for prizes. DJ Nickie Bascos.


Thursday, February 1, 2024:  Dance Party at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Mel Zaragoza


Thursday, February 8, 2024: MARDI GRAS NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Mardi Gras-costumed winners vie for prizes. DJ Bing Villafuerte


  It's a fun dance party most Thursday nights with line dances and ballroom dances like swing, cha cha, night club 2-step, cumbia, rumba and much much more.  

Hoping to see you on the dance floor,
Bert & Edith
619-224-3095 (house phone)

P.S. Other Notes: (1) These are really fun ballroom and line dance parties.  This is Thursday night ballroom and line dancing in San Diego. This is the best Thursday night dance in San Diego, with many types of dance. While the dancing and music are non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free dance one-on-one lessons during the dances, in case you don't know the steps of a particular dance. 

(2)  If you do NOT want these weekly emails anymore, you can "unsubscribe" by e-mailing me, or calling me (619-224-3095), or just "Reply" and type "unsubscribe".

Saturday, January 6, 2024

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday January 11, 2024

Hello Dancers,  

 You are invited to the JANUARY BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY this Thursday January 11, 2024, at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista. There'll be lots of dancing, fun, food, beverages, roses for birthday ladies, and balloons. It's a "private party" and this is your invitation.  Dancers are welcome to bring a dish of food to share.  The fabulous DJ Bing Villafuerte will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  Another cool and dry night is currently forecast.

  DIRECTIONS: Take H Street east to Eastlake Drive.  Go right one block, then turn right onto Lakeshore Drive. Then, turn left immediately into the parking lot of 2050 Lakeshore Drive.  The Eastlake Shores Clubhouse is behind the gated fence.

 (Note:   If the following photos do not appear when you look at this email, click the words at the top of this email that say something like "Show images which are still blocked to protect your privacy" - I already know who you are.  If that doesn't work, you can either click on the place where the photos should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can see many great photos and videos from this and previous dances on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ), and on the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Eastlake Facebook and post your Eastlake photos and videos.)

 
A DANCE PARTY was at Eastlake on the first Thursday of 2024, January 4th, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, on a cool but dry night.  There were 30 dancers in attendance.  Here are 4 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party.  All were copied from earlier Facebook posts:

 


 BEFORE EATING, dancers posed for the group photo above. Nedy gave a blessing for the food, thankfulness for bringing us all together, and for Beth's speedy recovery.

 

 


 LINE DANCING was non-stop from 6 to 7pm, and off and on with ballroom dances until 10PM. In the photo above dancers were enjoying the line dance for "Let's Get Loud" ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q91hydQRGyM ).  You can see Gemma and Connie, with Valerie and Irish in the next line.

 

 


 BALLROOM DANCING was in abundance.  In the photo above, Mark and Rei were enjoying what looks like a night-club 2-step.

 

 


 SELFIES were taken by the dozen. In Nedy's selfie above, Edith's daughter Valerie was dancing with Roland.


Here's the dance party plan for the next few Thursdays at Eastlake:

Thursday, January 11, 2024: JANUARY BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons. DJ Bing Villafuerte


Thursday, January 18, 2024:  Dance Party at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Nickie Bascos. 


Thursday, January 25, 2024: 70's DISCO DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. 70's Disco-costumed winners vie for prizes. DJ Nickie Bascos.


Thursday, February 1, 2024:  Dance Party at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Mel Zaragoza


  It's a fun dance party most Thursday nights with line dances and ballroom dances like swing, cha cha, night club 2-step, cumbia, rumba and much much more.  

Hoping to see you on the dance floor,
Bert & Edith
619-224-3095 (house phone)

P.S. Other Notes: (1) These are really fun ballroom and line dance parties.  This is Thursday night ballroom and line dancing in San Diego. This is the best Thursday night dance in San Diego, with many types of dance. While the dancing and music are non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free dance one-on-one lessons during the dances, in case you don't know the steps of a particular dance. 

(2)  If you do NOT want these weekly emails anymore, you can "unsubscribe" by e-mailing me, or calling me (619-224-3095), or just "Reply" and type "unsubscribe".

Monday, January 1, 2024

DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday January 4, 2024

Hello Dancers,  

 Happy New Year.!!!  You are invited to the first DANCE PARTY of the year, this Thursday January 4, 2024, at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista. There'll be lots of dancing, fun, food, and beverages. It's a "private party" and this is your invitation.  Dancers are welcome to bring a dish of food to share.  The great DJ Bing Villafuerte will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  Another cool and dry night is currently forecast.

  DIRECTIONS: Take H Street east to Eastlake Drive.  Go right one block, then turn right onto Lakeshore Drive. Then, turn left immediately into the parking lot of 2050 Lakeshore Drive.  The Eastlake Shores Clubhouse is behind the gated fence.


 (Note:   If the following photo does not appear when you look at this email, click the words at the top of this email that say something like "Show images which are still blocked to protect your privacy" - I already know who you are.  If that doesn't work, you can either click on the place where the photos should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can see many great photos and videos from previous dances on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ), and on the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Eastlake Facebook and post your Eastlake photos and videos.)

 
A NEW YEAR'S MASQUERADE DANCE PARTY was at Eastlake last Thursday, December 28th, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, on a cool but dry night.  There were over 40 in attendance.  There was a lot energetic dancing. Here are 6 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party.  Most were copied from earlier Facebook posts:

 


 BEFORE EATING, dancers posed for the group photo above. Beth gave a blessing for the food, thankfulness for bringing us all together.

 

 


  LINE DANCING was non-stop from 6 to 7pm, and off and on with ballroom dances until 10PM.  And, there were some SPECIAL NUMBERS, like in the photo above.  The Eastlake Dancers performed a line dance from Christmas called "Happy Jingle Bell" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVL89ZWT5dg ).  You can see May in front, with Annie, Jhosie and Roland in the next line.

 

 


  DANCING TO "YMCA" is always joyful ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8cM0xiLWmM ), and loud, especially for the "Y" that the dancers were doing in the photo above.

 

 

 

BALLROOM DANCING was in abundance.  In the photo above, Gemma and Joe were enjoying the rumba Sabor A Mi ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNo-d6Y6w8Y ).

 

 


 WINNING COUPLES in masquerade attire posed for the photo above.  They were Jhosie & Edwin, DJ Bing & Janet, Faye & John, Connie & Ric, Irish & Roland, Lolit & Michael, Aida & Pete, and Geraldine & Romi.  Some prizes were donated by Geraldine. Lydia & Rei handed out the prizes.

 

 

 

WINNING SINGLES in masquerade attire costumes posed in the photo above.  They were May, Nida, Annie (behind Nida), Susie, Mary Jane, Manny, Beth, Gemma, Estrelle, Alice and Eva.  Isabel was also a winner, but she was not in this photo.


Here's the dance party plan for the next few Thursdays at Eastlake:


Thursday, January 4, 2024:  Dance Party at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte. 


Thursday, January 11, 2024: JANUARY BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons. DJ Bing Villafuerte


Thursday, January 18, 2024:  Dance Party at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Nickie Bascos. 


Thursday, January 25, 2024: 70's DISCO DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. 70's Disco-costumed winners vie for prizes. DJ Nickie Bascos.


  It's a fun dance party most Thursday nights with line dances and ballroom dances like swing, cha cha, night club 2-step, cumbia, rumba and much much more.  

Hoping to see you on the dance floor,
Bert & Edith
619-224-3095 (house phone)

P.S. Other Notes: (1) These are really fun ballroom and line dance parties.  This is Thursday night ballroom and line dancing in San Diego. This is the best Thursday night dance in San Diego, with many types of dance. While the dancing and music are non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free dance one-on-one lessons during the dances, in case you don't know the steps of a particular dance. 

(2)  If you do NOT want these weekly emails anymore, you can "unsubscribe" by e-mailing me, or calling me (619-224-3095), or just "Reply" and type "unsubscribe".

Sunday, December 24, 2023

NEW YEAR MASQUERADE DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday December 28, 2023

Hello Dancers, 

 Merry Christmas.!!!  You are invited to a NEW YEAR MASQUERADE DANCE PARTY this Thursday December 28, 2023, at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista. There'll be lots of dancing, fun, food, and beverages. Masquerade winners vie for prizes. It's a "private party" and this is your invitation.  Dancers are welcome to bring a dish of food to share.  The wonderful DJ Bing Villafuerte will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.

  DIRECTIONS: Take H Street east to Eastlake Drive.  Go right one block, then turn right onto Lakeshore Drive. Then, turn left immediately into the parking lot of 2050 Lakeshore Drive.  The Eastlake Shores Clubhouse is behind the gated fence.

 (Note:   If the following photo does not appear when you look at this email, click the words at the top of this email that say something like "Show images which are still blocked to protect your privacy" - I already know who you are.  If that doesn't work, you can either click on the place where the photos should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can see many great photos and videos from previous dances on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ), and on the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Eastlake Facebook and post your Eastlake photos and videos.)

 

FLASHBACK TO 2022:

 

 

2022 - NEW YEAR MASQUERADE DANCE NIGHT WINNERS.  Last year's winning couples at the New Year Masquerade Night Party posed for the photo above on Dec. 29, 2022.


Here's the dance party plan for the next few Thursdays at Eastlake:

Thursday, December 28, 2023: NEW YEARS MASQUERADE DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Masquerade-costumed winners vie for prizes. DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, January 4, 2024:  Dance Party at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte. 


Thursday, January 11, 2024: JANUARY BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons. DJ Bing Villafuerte


Thursday, January 18, 2024:  Dance Party at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Nickie Bascos. 


  It's a fun dance party most Thursday nights with line dances and ballroom dances like swing, cha cha, night club 2-step, cumbia, rumba and much much more.  

Hoping to see you on the dance floor,
Bert & Edith
619-224-3095 (house phone)

P.S. Other Notes: (1) These are really fun ballroom and line dance parties.  This is Thursday night ballroom and line dancing in San Diego. This is the best Thursday night dance in San Diego, with many types of dance. While the dancing and music are non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free dance one-on-one lessons during the dances, in case you don't know the steps of a particular dance. 

(2)  If you do NOT want these weekly emails anymore, you can "unsubscribe" by e-mailing me, or calling me (619-224-3095), or just "Reply" and type "unsubscribe".

Sunday, December 17, 2023

NO DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday December 21, 2023

Hello Dancers, 


 SORRY, but there will be NO DANCE PARTY this Thursday December 21, 2023, at Eastlake.  The Eastlake HOA slashed our dance schedule, again.  The next Eastlake Thursday night dance is scheduled for the following Thursday December 28th for the New Year's Masquerade Dance Party.  

 (Note:   If the following pictures do not appear when you look at this email, click the words at the top of this email that say something like "Show images which are still blocked to protect your privacy" - I already know who you are.  If that doesn't work, you can either click on the place where the pictures should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can see many great photos and videos from this past Thursday and previous dances on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ), and on the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Eastlake Facebook and post your Eastlake photos and videos.).
 

A CHRISTMAS & DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY was at Eastlake last Thursday, December 14th, with DJ Nickie Bascos, on a cool but dry night.  There were almost 60 in attendance, close to the most in 2023.  There was a lot going on. Here are 6 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party.  All were copied from earlier Facebook posts:

 

 

 BEFORE EATING, dancers posed for the group photo above. Nedy gave a blessing for the food, thankfulness for bringing us all together.

 

 

 

 LINE DANCING was non-stop from 6 to 7pm, and off and on with ballroom dances until 10PM.  In the photo above, many from Bing & Janet's Group danced a special number called "Watermelon Moonshine" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVL2lHzAE4A ).  You can see John and Faye in the front line, and Annie and Nida behind them.

 

 

 

 FRIENDS, I was told, is the name of the dance group in the photo above.  Although the FRIENDS group is a new one to me, they danced very nicely to a special number of the song, "Let's Groove Tonight" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAMt_XPvoQY ). Sheila and Karina were in the front line, more or less.  Beth, Nedy and Eden were next, and Connie was in back.

 

 

 

 BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS posed behind the Christmas/Birthday cake that was baked by Myra (Veronica).  The celebrants were holding gift cards handed out by DJ Nickie, which included a little gift and some cash.  Rima was substituting for her daughter Jamila.  Also celebrating their December birthdays in the photo above were Estrelle, Nida, Edwin, and Edna.

 

 

 

 DANCING JOYOUSLY, in the photo above, some ladies including Nida were enjoying dancing in a circle around Romy who was singing "Pretty Young Girl" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-eMnHTAjdk ).

 

 


 BALLROOM DANCING was in abundance. In the photo above, I was enjoying dancing with Annie to the merengue "Linda Eh" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw9orjqEPOc )


CLUBHOUSE RESERVATION ISSUES.  Various issues in regards to Thursday dancing in the Eastlake HOA Clubhouse remain unresolved.   The requirement to keep the bathrooms locked at all times is proving to be difficult.    


Here's the dance party plan for the next few Thursdays at Eastlake:


Thursday, December 21, 2023: NO DANCE.  Eastlake HOA gave "our" night to another group.


Thursday, December 28, 2023: NEW YEARS MASQUERADE DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Masquerade-costumed winners vie for prizes. DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, January 4, 2024:  Dance Party at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte. 


Thursday, January 11, 2024: JANUARY BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons. DJ Bing Villafuerte


  It's a fun dance party most Thursday nights with line dances and ballroom dances like swing, cha cha, night club 2-step, cumbia, rumba and much much more.  

Hoping to see you on the dance floor,
Bert & Edith
619-224-3095 (house phone)

P.S. Other Notes: (1) These are really fun ballroom and line dance parties.  This is Thursday night ballroom and line dancing in San Diego. This is the best Thursday night dance in San Diego, with many types of dance. While the dancing and music are non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free dance one-on-one lessons during the dances, in case you don't know the steps of a particular dance. 

(2)  If you do NOT want these weekly emails anymore, you can "unsubscribe" by e-mailing me, or calling me (619-224-3095), or just "Reply" and type "unsubscribe".

Sunday, December 10, 2023

CHRISTMAS AND DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday December 14, 2023

Hello Dancers,  

   You are invited to a combined CHRISTMAS and DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY this Thursday December 14, 2023, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista. So, if you have a birthday in December or would like a Christmas Party, please come.  (Our reservation for December 21st was cancelled by the HOA.) There'll be lots of dancing, fun, food, and beverages. It's a "private party" and this is your invitation.  Dancers are welcome to bring a dish of food to share.  The incredible DJ Nickie Bascos will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  More cool and dry weather is currently forecast for Thursday night. It's possible that DJ Eric will make a guest appearance, too.

 DIRECTIONS: Take H Street east to Eastlake Drive.  Go right one block, then turn right onto Lakeshore Drive. Then, turn left immediately into the parking lot of 2050 Lakeshore Drive.  The Eastlake Shores Clubhouse is behind the gated fence.

 (Note:   If the following photos do not appear when you look at this email, click the words at the top of this email that say something like "Show images which are still blocked to protect your privacy" - I already know who you are.  If that doesn't work, you can either click on the place where the photo should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can see many great photos and videos from the dances on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ), and on the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Eastlake Facebook and post your Eastlake photos and videos.)

 
A DANCE PARTY was at Eastlake last Thursday, December 7th, with DJ Bing Villafuerte.  There were 45 in attendance, thanks in part to three 1st-timers.  Here are 4 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party.  Most were copied from earlier Facebook posts:

 


 BEFORE EATING, dancers posed for the group photo above. Nedy gave a blessing for the food, thankfulness for bringing us all together.

 

 


 LINE DANCING was non-stop from 6 to 7pm, and off and on with ballroom dances until 10PM.  In the photo above, dancers enjoyed a well-liked line dance called "Cold Heart" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1De2dpLmRas ).  You can see Edith and Karina more or less in the front line. 

 

 


 BALLROOM DANCING was in abundance. In the photo above, Mona and DJ Bing were enjoying what seems to have been the swing "All Of Me" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbtLqVoMWdQ )

 

 


 DANCING JOYOUSLY, in Nedy's selfie above, Mona and Janet were enjoying dancing in a circle to what was something like "Wooly Bully" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcU3b_OfGrs ). 


CLUBHOUSE RESERVATION ISSUES.  Various issues in regards to Thursday dancing in the Eastlake HOA Clubhouse remain unresolved. The latest is the matter of cancelling "our" Thursday night reservations. The HOA Board seems willing to waive the weekly rental fee and the need to make frequent reservation requests.  However, the requirement to keep the bathrooms locked at all times is proving to be difficult.    


Here's the dance party plan for the next few Thursdays at Eastlake:


Thursday, December 14, 2023: CHRISTMAS and DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY (combined) at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons. DJ Nickie Bascos, and maybe also DJ Eric


Thursday, December 21, 2023: No dance.  Eastlake HOA gave "our" night to another group.


Thursday, December 28, 2023: NEW YEARS MASQUERADE DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Masquerade-costumed winners vie for prizes. DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, January 4, 2024:  Dance Party at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte. 


  It's a fun dance party most Thursday nights with line dances and ballroom dances like swing, cha cha, night club 2-step, cumbia, rumba and much much more.  

Hoping to see you on the dance floor,
Bert & Edith
619-224-3095 (house phone)

P.S. Other Notes: (1) These are really fun ballroom and line dance parties.  This is Thursday night ballroom and line dancing in San Diego. This is the best Thursday night dance in San Diego, with many types of dance. While the dancing and music are non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free dance one-on-one lessons during the dances, in case you don't know the steps of a particular dance. 

(2)  If you do NOT want these weekly emails anymore, you can "unsubscribe" by e-mailing me, or calling me (619-224-3095), or just "Reply" and type "unsubscribe".

Sunday, December 3, 2023

DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday December 7, 2023

Hello Dancers,  

   You are invited to a DANCE PARTY this Thursday December 7, 2023, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista. There'll be lots of dancing, fun, food, and beverages. It's a "private party" and this is your invitation.  Dancers are welcome to bring a dish of food to share.  The marvelous DJ Bing Villafuerte will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  Cool and dry weather is currently forecast for Thursday night.

 DIRECTIONS: Take H Street east to Eastlake Drive.  Go right one block, then turn right onto Lakeshore Drive. Then, turn left immediately into the parking lot of 2050 Lakeshore Drive.  The Eastlake Shores Clubhouse is behind the gated fence.

 (Note:   If the following photos do not appear when you look at this email, click the words at the top of this email that say something like "Show images which are still blocked to protect your privacy" - I already know who you are.  If that doesn't work, you can either click on the place where the photo should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can see many great photos and videos from the dances on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ), and on the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Eastlake Facebook and post your Eastlake photos and videos.)

 
 Most of the following 6 photos were selected from the 100's posted in Facebooks.
 
A COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT DANCE PARTY was at Eastlake last Thursday, November 30th, with DJ Bing Villafuerte.  There were almost 60 in attendance, one of the biggest parties of 2023, thanks in part to five 1st-timers, and a lot was going on.  Here are 6 photos from last Thursday's Cowboy & Western Night Dance Party:

 


BEFORE EATING, dancers posed for the group photo above. Nedy gave a blessing for the food, thankfulness for bringing us all together.   


 


  BALLROOM DANCING was in abundance.  In Nedy's selfie above, Aida and first-timer Pete were enjoying what looks like a swing or night club 2-step.

 

 


 LINE DANCING was non-stop from 6 to 7pm, and off and on with ballroom dances until 10PM.  And, there were some SPECIAL NUMBERS, like in the photo above.  The Eastlake Dancers performed a line dance to "I'm On My Way" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FMlbtjjnJg ).  You can see Lolit and Geraldine more or less in front, with Irish, Esther, Mary Jane and Roland behind them.  

 

 


 A SPECIAL NUMBER by the Bing & Janet Dance Group followed, in the photo above.  You can see Faye and Janet in front, more or less.  Behind them you see Eden, Annie, John, May and Nida.  They were dancing to "Lonely Drum" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34Tb-VPI454 ).

 

 


 WINNING COUPLES in Cowboy & Western attire posed for the photo above.  They were Dwayne & Eva, Pete & Aida, Faye & John, Irish & Roland, Connie & Ric, Geraldine & Romi, Guillermo & Gloria, and Lolit & Michael.  Three other couples were winners but they were not in this photo - Joe & Nora, DJ Bing & Janet, and John & Elaine. Some prizes were donated by Josie & Rei (who both handed out the prizes).

 

 


 WINNING SINGLES in Cowboy & Western attire costumes posed in the photo above.  They were Nida, Rossana, Aida, May, Joy (a 1st-timer), Edith ( a 1st-timer), Jhosie, Annie, Liz, Gemma, Nedy, Manny, Mary Jane, Sheila & Eden.  Beth, Josie, Rei, Myra, Lydia, and Charito, were also in winning Cowboy & Western attire, but they were not in this photo.


CLUBHOUSE RESERVATION ISSUES.  Ruben provided a great explanation at 8pm on Thursday night of the results of the preceding Monday's HOA Board meeting, in regards to Thursday dancing in the Clubhouse.  He and Roland and Sammy were very successful in getting favorable terms for Thursday night dancing.  In particular, the HOA Board seems willing to waive the weekly rental fee and the need to make frequent reservation requests.  In return, keeping the bathrooms locked at all times will be required, with certain people having keys to open the bathroom doors, due to some recent vandalism.    


Here's the dance party plan for the next few Thursdays at Eastlake:


Thursday, December 7, 2023:  Dance Party at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, December 14, 2023: DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons. DJ Nickie Bascos.


Thursday, December 21, 2023: CHRISTMAS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Holiday attire. DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, December 28, 2023: NEW YEARS MASQUERADE DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Masquerade-costumed winners vie for prizes. DJ Bing Villafuerte.


  It's a fun dance party most Thursday nights with line dances and ballroom dances like swing, cha cha, night club 2-step, cumbia, rumba and much much more.  

Hoping to see you on the dance floor,
Bert & Edith
619-224-3095 (house phone)

P.S. Other Notes: (1) These are really fun ballroom and line dance parties.  This is Thursday night ballroom and line dancing in San Diego. This is the best Thursday night dance in San Diego, with many types of dance. While the dancing and music are non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free dance one-on-one lessons during the dances, in case you don't know the steps of a particular dance. 

(2)  If you do NOT want these weekly emails anymore, you can "unsubscribe" by e-mailing me, or calling me (619-224-3095), or just "Reply" and type "unsubscribe".

Sunday, November 26, 2023

COWBOY & WESTERN DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday November 30, 2023

Hello Dancers, 

   We're finally back, and you are invited to a COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT DANCE PARTY this Thursday November 30, 2023, as we return to Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista, after a 3-week break. There'll be lots of dancing, fun, food, and beverages. Costumed Cowboy & Western Night winners vie for prizes. It's a "private party" and this is your invitation.  Dancers are welcome to bring a dish of food to share.  The amazing DJ Bing Villafuerte will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  Cool and possibly rainy weather is currently forecast for Thursday night. Ruben & Roland plan to meet the Eastlake HOA directors tomorrow (the 27th) to request no additional fees or restrictions on our use of the clubhouse.

 DIRECTIONS: Take H Street east to Eastlake Drive.  Go right one block, then turn right onto Lakeshore Drive. Then, turn left immediately into the parking lot of 2050 Lakeshore Drive.  The Eastlake Shores Clubhouse is behind the gated fence.

 (Note:   If the following photo does not appear when you look at this email, click the words at the top of this email that say something like "Show images which are still blocked to protect your privacy" - I already know who you are.  If that doesn't work, you can either click on the place where the photo should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can see many great photos and videos from previous dances on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ), and on the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Eastlake Facebook and post your Eastlake photos and videos.)

 

FLASHBACK TO THE PREVIOUS COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT:

 

 

THE PREVIOUS COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT WINNING SINGLES posed for the photo above on Jan. 5, 2023, early this year. They were Sheila, Karina, (DJ Abby looking on), Minda, Juliet, Nora, Annie, Gemma, Estrelle, Edna, Manny, Beth, Emma, Nedy, Dolly, Alexis, and Kristina.


Here's the dance party plan for the next few Thursdays at Eastlake:


Thursday, November 30, 2023:  Cowboy & Western Night at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  Costumed winners vie for prizes. DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, December 7, 2023:  Dance Party at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, December 14, 2023: DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons. DJ Nickie Bascos.


Thursday, December 21, 2023: CHRISTMAS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Holiday attire. DJ Bing Villafuerte.


  It's a fun dance party most Thursday nights with line dances and ballroom dances like swing, cha cha, night club 2-step, cumbia, rumba and much much more.  

Hoping to see you on the dance floor,
Bert & Edith
619-224-3095 (house phone)

P.S. Other Notes: (1) These are really fun ballroom and line dance parties.  This is Thursday night ballroom and line dancing in San Diego. This is the best Thursday night dance in San Diego, with many types of dance. While the dancing and music are non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free dance one-on-one lessons during the dances, in case you don't know the steps of a particular dance. 

(2)  If you do NOT want these weekly emails anymore, you can "unsubscribe" by e-mailing me, or calling me (619-224-3095), or just "Reply" and type "unsubscribe".

Sunday, November 19, 2023

Hello Dancers, 

    SORRY, but there will be NO DANCE PARTY again this Thursday November 23, 2023, at Eastlake.  The Eastlake HOA slashed our dance schedule.  The next Eastlake Thursday night dance is scheduled for November 30th for the Cowboy & Western Night Dance Party.  

 (Note:   If the following schedule does not appear when you look at this email, click the words at the top of this email that say something like "Show images which are still blocked to protect your privacy" - I already know who you are.  If that doesn't work, you can either click on the place where the schedule should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can see many great photos and videos from previous dances on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ), and on the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Eastlake Facebook and post your Eastlake photos and videos.). 

 

 

 

REDUCED SCHEDULE & ON-GOING ISSUES.  Well, besides reducing our schedule (per above list), the Eastlake HOA is proposing additional difficulties for our dance parties.  Ruben and Roland plan to attend the November 27th HOA Board meeting to request less changes.   


So, here's the dance party plan for the next few Thursdays at Eastlake:


Thursday, November 23, 2023:  NO DANCE, due to a prior reservation.


Thursday, November 30, 2023:  Cowboy & Western Night at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  Costumed winners vie for prizes. DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, December 7, 2023:  Dance Party at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, December 14, 2023: DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons. DJ Nickie Bascos.


  It's a fun dance party most Thursday nights with line dances and ballroom dances like swing, cha cha, night club 2-step, cumbia, rumba and much much more.  

Hoping to see you on the dance floor,
Bert & Edith
619-224-3095 (house phone)

P.S. Other Notes: (1) These are really fun ballroom and line dance parties.  This is Thursday night ballroom and line dancing in San Diego. This is the best Thursday night dance in San Diego, with many types of dance. While the dancing and music are non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free dance one-on-one lessons during the dances, in case you don't know the steps of a particular dance. 

(2)  If you do NOT want these weekly emails anymore, you can "unsubscribe" by e-mailing me, or calling me (619-224-3095), or just "Reply" and type "unsubscribe".

Sunday, November 12, 2023

NO DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday November 16, 2023

Hello Dancers,  

    SORRY, but there will be NO DANCE PARTY again this Thursday November 16, 2023, at Eastlake.  The Eastlake HOA slashed our dance schedule.  The next Eastlake Thursday night dance is scheduled for November 30th for the Cowboy & Western Night Dance Party.   

 (Note:   If the following schedule does not appear when you look at this email, click the words at the top of this email that say something like "Show images which are still blocked to protect your privacy" - I already know who you are.  If that doesn't work, you can either click on the place where the schedule should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can see many great photos and videos from previous dances on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ), and on the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Eastlake Facebook and post your Eastlake photos and videos.).

 


 REDUCED SCHEDULE & ON-GOING ISSUES.  Well, besides reducing our schedule (per above list), the Eastlake HOA is proposing the above additional difficulties for our dance parties.  Ruben and Roland plan to attend the November 27th HOA Board meeting to request less changes.   


So, here's the dance party plan for the next few Thursdays at Eastlake:


Thursday, November 16, 2023:  NO DANCE, due to a prior reservation.


Thursday, November 23, 2023:  NO DANCE, due to a prior reservation.


Thursday, November 30, 2023:  Cowboy & Western Night at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  Costumed winners vie for prizes. DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, December 7, 2023:  Dance Party at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.



  It's a fun dance party most Thursday nights with line dances and ballroom dances like swing, cha cha, night club 2-step, cumbia, rumba and much much more.  

Hoping to see you on the dance floor,
Bert & Edith
619-224-3095 (house phone)

P.S. Other Notes: (1) These are really fun ballroom and line dance parties.  This is Thursday night ballroom and line dancing in San Diego. This is the best Thursday night dance in San Diego, with many types of dance. While the dancing and music are non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free dance one-on-one lessons during the dances, in case you don't know the steps of a particular dance. 

(2)  If you do NOT want these weekly emails anymore, you can "unsubscribe" by e-mailing me, or calling me (619-224-3095), or just "Reply" and type "unsubscribe".