NO DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday November 27, 2025

Hello Dancers,  
  Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday November 27th (Thanksgiving), at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ ), also because we  reduced the schedule to have dances only for special events, usually every other week.  So, come to the December Birthdays Party on December 4th, especially if you have a birthday in December. 

  DIRECTIONS:  Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, is almost a mile east of the 805-Plaza Blvd exit, at the signal-lighted intersection of Plaza Blvd and Manchester Street. We will be in the restaurant with some regular customers.

 (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 image 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/profile.php?id=61565637576717 ), on Ric & Connie's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/connie.b.bautista ), and on the Thursday Night Dancers Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Thursday Night Dancers Facebook and post your Thursday night photos and videos there.)
 

A COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, November 20, 2025, with DJ Nickie Bascos.  Braving a cool & light rainy night, there were over 60 in attendance, thanks in part to 6 first-timers, and birthday celebrants.  Here are 7 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party, most were copied from Facebooks (see Ric & Connie's Facebook for more complete photos ( https://www.facebook.com/connie.b.bautista )). 

 

  GROUP PHOTO.  Dancers posed for the photo above early in the evening, most in Cowboy & Western attire. 

 

 

  BALLROOM DANCING was abundant. In the photo above, Jannette and Robert danced what appears to be a swing dance, in their Cowboy & Western attire. 

 

 

  LINE DANCING was a favorite.  In the photo above, Roland's Inspiring Dancers, in Cowboy & Western attire, performed "I'VE GOT MEXICO" line dance ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5Xc6VpJMRo ).  In the front line more or less, were Eva, Roland and Remy.  Behind them were Merely and Irish (hidden).

 

 

  "THE FRIENDS" PERFORMED.  In the photo above "The Friends", in Cowboy & Western attire, danced a "Boot Scootin' Boogie" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d05tQrhNMkA ) line dance choreographed by Angie.  In the front line were Connie and Josie.  Behind them were Sheila and Angie and Belen.  And, behind them were Beth and Rei.

 

 

  UPCOMING THURSDAY NIGHTS signs for Thursday nights at Lola Happy Bistro were held by "Ring Girls" Fe, Emma, Angie and Belen, all in cowgirl & western attire, in the photo above.

 

 

  WINNING COUPLES (most of the winners) in Cowboy & Western Night attire posed for the photo above.  They were Mark & Rei, Roland & Irish, Nora & Joe, Aurea & DJ Nickie, Janet & DJ Bing, and John & Fe.  Other winning couples not in this photo were Ver & Ditas, Chris & Remy, Ric & Connie, Willy & Merely, and Joel & Rima.  Along with Edith, Josie and Rei were prize donors and handed out prizes.

 

 

 WINNING SINGLES (most of the winners) in Cowboy & Western Night attire posed for the photo above.  In this photo we see Robert, Lumi, Annie, Estrelle, Grace, Gemma, Emma, Edna, Pat, Marylou, Luz and first-timer Rome.  Jannette, Jhosie, Eva, Belen, first-timer Gody, Beth, Sheila, Angie, Minda, Frank and Alice were also winners but were not in the photo above of winners. 

 

 UPCOMING EVENTS for Thursday night dancing at Lola Happy Bistro, per the above schedule. 



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

Thursday, November 27, 2025: NO DANCE (Thanksgiving Day)


Thursday, December 4, 2025:  DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all December celebrants at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ and https:// and  https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte


Thursday, December 11, 2025: NO DANCE


Thursday, December 18, 2025:  CHRISTMAS DANCE PARTY  at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ and https:// and  https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  There won't be a contest or prizes, but you can wear Christmas attire.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos.  Last Thursday night dance party of 2025 at Lola Happy Bistro.


Thursday, December 25, 2025: NO DANCE (Christmas Day)

 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) This is where to find a great dance on a Thursday night in San Diego -- at Lola Happy Bistro in National City, with ballroom and line dances, Filipino dances, cha cha cha dancing and swing dancing on a Thursday night in San Diego.  While the dancing and music will be non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free one-on-one ballroom and line dance 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".

(3)  Some other FilAm dancing choices in San Diego are on https://www.sandiegofilamdancing.com/ 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday November 20, 2025

Hello Dancers,  
   You are invited to a COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro this coming Thursday November 20th, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ ), with the incredible DJ Nickie Bascos, especially if you have cowboy or western attire.  There'll be lots of dancing, fun, and food and beverages off the menu (don't bring any food or beverages - you are urged to buy a dinner, even if you just take it home). DJ Nickie will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 9:30pm.  Cowboy & Western Night-attired dancers will vie for prizes.  A cool night, with a possibility of light rain is currently forecast. 


  DIRECTIONS:  Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, is almost a mile east of the 805-Plaza Blvd exit, at the signal-lighted intersection of Plaza Blvd and Manchester Street. We will be in the restaurant with a few regular customers.

 (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 image 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/profile.php?id=61565637576717 ), on Ric & Connie's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/connie.b.bautista ), and on the Thursday Night Dancers Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Thursday Night Dancers Facebook and post your Thursday night photos and videos there.)
 

There was NO DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, November 13, 2025.  

 

 

  UPCOMING EVENTS for Thursday night dancing at Lola Happy Bistro, per the above schedule. 
  

FLASHBACK TO 2024 (for the previous Cowboy & Western Night Dance Party):

  

  FLASHBACK TO 2024 for the Winning Couples in our previous Cowboy & Western Night Dance Party, November 21, 2024, in the photo above.

 

 

FLASHBACK TO 2024 for the Winning Singles in our previous Cowboy & Western Night Dance Party, November 21, 2024, in the photo above.


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


Thursday, November 20, 2025:  COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT DANCE PARTY, especially if you have some cowboy or western attire, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ and https:// and  https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Cowboy or western-attired dancers vie for prizes.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos.


Thursday, November 27, 2025: NO DANCE (Thanksgiving Day)


Thursday, December 4, 2025:  DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all December celebrants at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ and https:// and  https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte


Thursday, December 11, 2025: NO DANCE


Thursday, December 18, 2025:  CHRISTMAS DANCE PARTY  at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ and https:// and  https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  There won't be a contest or prizes, but you can wear Christmas attire.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos.  Last Thursday night dance party of 2025 at Lola Happy Bistro.


 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) This is where you find great dancing on a Thursday night in San Diego -- at Lola Happy Bistro in National City, with ballroom and line dances, Filipino dances, cha cha cha dancing and swing dancing on a Thursday night in San Diego.  While the dancing and music will be non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free one-on-one ballroom and line dance 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".

(3)  Some other FilAm dancing choices in San Diego are on https://www.sandiegofilamdancing.com/ 

NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday November 13, 2025

Hello Dancers,  
    Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday November 13th, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ ), because we reduced the schedule to have dances only for special events, usually every other week.  BUT, be sure to come to the COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT DANCE PARTY on November 20th, especially if you have some Cowboy or Western attire.

 (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 image 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/profile.php?id=61565637576717 ), on Ric & Connie's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/connie.b.bautista ), and on the Thursday Night Dancers Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Thursday Night Dancers Facebook and post your Thursday night photos and videos there.)
 

A NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, November 6, 2025, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, on a mild and dry night.  There were over 40 in attendance thanks in part to 3 first-timers, and 5 Birthday celebrants.  Here are 5 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party, most were copied from Facebooks: 

 

  GROUP PHOTO.  Dancers posed for the photo above early in the evening. 

 

 

  BALLROOM DANCING was abundant. In Nedy's selfie photo above,  Michael and Lolit were dancing near Irish and Roland in what appears to be a night club 2-step.

 

 

 LINE DANCING was a favorite.  In the photo above, Roland's Inspiring Dancers performed the line dance  "Help Me" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhLWTvqsBF0 ).   In the front line were Irish, Merely and Lolit.  Behind them were Remy, Roland, and Eva.  

 

 

 UPCOMING THURSDAY NIGHTS signs for Thursday nights at Lola Happy Bistro were held by "Ring Girls" Annie, Irish, Beth and Janet in the photo above. 

 

 

  BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS Beth, Annie, Roland, Janet and Peter, with birthdays in November, posed for the photo above.  

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS for Thursday night dancing at Lola Happy Bistro, per the above schedule. 

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


Thursday, November 13, 2025: NO DANCE.


Thursday, November 20, 2025:  COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT DANCE PARTY, especially if you have some cowboy or western attire, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ and https:// and  https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Cowboy or western-attired dancers vie for prizes.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos.


Thursday, November 27, 2025: NO DANCE (Thanksgiving Day)


Thursday, December 4, 2025:  DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all December celebrants at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ and https:// and  https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons.  6pm - 9:30pm.  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) This is where you find good dancing in San Diego area on a Thursday night, a party with dancing -- at Lola Happy Bistro in National City, with ballroom and line dances, Filipino dances, cha cha cha dancing and swing dancing on a Thursday night in San Diego.  While the dancing and music will be non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free one-on-one ballroom and line dance 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".

(3)  Some other FilAm dancing choices in San Diego are on https://www.sandiegofilamdancing.com/  

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday November 6, 2025

Hello Dancers,  
  You are invited to the NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro this coming Thursday November 6th, especially if you have a birthday in November, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ ), with the miraculous DJ Bing Villafuerte.  There'll be lots of dancing, fun, and food and beverages off the menu (don't bring any food or beverages - you are urged to buy a dinner, even if you just take it home).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons. DJ Bing will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 9:30pm.  A mild and dry night is currently forecast. 

  DIRECTIONS:  Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, is almost a mile east of the 805-Plaza Blvd exit, at the signal-lighted intersection of Plaza Blvd and Manchester Street. We will be in the restaurant with a few regular customers.

 (Note:   If the following list of events 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 image 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/profile.php?id=61565637576717 ), on Ric & Connie's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/connie.b.bautista ), and on the Thursday Night Dancers Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Thursday Night Dancers Facebook and post your Thursday night photos and videos there.)
 

There was NO DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, October 30, 2025. 

 

 UPCOMING EVENTS for Thursday night dancing at Lola Happy Bistro, per the above schedule. 
  

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

Thursday, November 6, 2025:  NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all November celebrants at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ and https:// and  https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, November 13, 2025: NO DANCE.


Thursday, November 20, 2025:  COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT DANCE PARTY, especially if you have some cowboy or western attire, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ and https:// and  https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Cowboy or western-attired dancers vie for prizes.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos.


Thursday, November 27, 2025: NO DANCE (Thanksgiving Day)


 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) This is where you find a great dance on Thursday night, a party with dancing -- at Lola Happy Bistro in National City, with ballroom and line dances, Filipino dances, cha cha cha dancing and swing dancing on a Thursday night in San Diego.  While the dancing and music will be non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free one-on-one ballroom and line dance 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".

(3)  Some other FilAm dancing choices in San Diego are on https://www.sandiegofilamdancing.com/

 

NO DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday October 30, 2025

Hello Dancers,  
  Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday October 30th, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ ), because we  reduced the schedule to have dances only for special events, usually every other week.  So, come to the November Birthdays Party on November 6th, especially if you have a birthday in November. 

  DIRECTIONS:  Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, is almost a mile east of the 805-Plaza Blvd exit, at the signal-lighted intersection of Plaza Blvd and Manchester Street. We will be in the restaurant with some regular customers.

 (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 image 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/profile.php?id=61565637576717 ), on Ric & Connie's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/connie.b.bautista ), and on the Thursday Night Dancers Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Thursday Night Dancers Facebook and post your Thursday night photos and videos there.)
 

A HALLOWEEN NIGHT DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, October 23, 2025, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, on a mild and dry night.  There were 50 in attendance, thanks in part to 6 first-timers, and visiting VIPs DJ Marie and her Prime Ladies.  Here are 8 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party, all were copied from Facebooks:

  

  GROUP PHOTO.  Dancers posed for the photo above early in the evening, most in Halloween costumes. 

 

 

  BALLROOM DANCING was abundant. In the photo above, Eva and Dwayne danced what appears to be a night-club 2-step dance, in their Halloween costumes.

 

 

  UPCOMING THURSDAY NIGHTS signs for Thursday nights at Lola Happy Bistro were held by "Ring Boys" for a change.  They were Roland, Dwayne, Michael and John in the photo above.

 

 

  "THE FRIENDS" PERFORMED.  In the photo above "The Friends", in Chinese attire with fans and flowing pink scarves, had just danced a Chinese fan dance choreographed by Angie.  In the line-up were Sheila, Nedy, Beth, Angie, Josie and Connie.

 

 

  LINE DANCING was a favorite.  In the photo above, Roland's Inspiring Dancers, in skeleton costumes, performed "THRILLER" line dance ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC-vyPWsYRE ).  In the front line were Remy, Roland and Eva.  Behind them were Irish (hidden) and Lolit.

 

 

 WINNING COUPLES in Halloween Night attire posed for the photo above.  They were Dwayne & Eva, John & Fe, Ver & Ditas, Ric & Connie, Lolit & Michael, DJ Bing & Janet, Irish & Roland, and Remy & Chris.  Josie and Rei were prize donors and handed out prizes. 

 

 

 

 WINNING SINGLES (the left side of the line-up) in Halloween Night attire posed for the photo above.  In this photo we see Alice, Linda, Joe, Amor, Lou and Annie.  "The Friends" (see their photo above) were also winners, as well as Rei and Belen. 

 

 

  WINNING SINGLES (the right side of the line-up) in Halloween Night attire posed for the photo above.  In this photo we see Annie, Evelyn, Estrelle, Linda (a first-timer), May and Rossana.  Leo was also a winner but was not in the photos above of winners.

 

 UPCOMING EVENTS for Thursday night dancing at Lola Happy Bistro, per the above schedule. 



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


Thursday, October 30, 2025: NO DANCE.


Thursday, November 6, 2025:  NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all November celebrants at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ and https:// and  https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, November 13, 2025: NO DANCE.


Thursday, November 20, 2025:  COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT DANCE PARTY, especially if you have some cowboy or western attire, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ and https:// and  https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Cowboy or western-attired dancers vie for prizes.  6pm - 9:30pm.  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) This is where you find a great Thursday night party with dancing -- at Lola Happy Bistro in National City, with ballroom and line dances, Filipino dances, cha cha cha dancing and swing dancing on a Thursday night in San Diego.  While the dancing and music will be non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free one-on-one ballroom and line dance 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".

(3)  Some other FilAm dancing choices in San Diego are on https://www.sandiegofilamdancing.com/ 

HALLOWEEN NIGHT DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday October 23, 2025

Hello Dancers,  
   You are invited to a HALLOWEEN NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro this coming Thursday October 23rd, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ ), with the amazing DJ Bing Villafuerte, especially if you have a Halloween Night costume.  There'll be lots of dancing, fun, and food and beverages off the menu (don't bring any food or beverages - you are urged to buy a dinner, even if you just take it home). DJ Bing will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 9:30pm.  Halloween Night-attired dancers will vie for prizes.  A mild and dry night is currently forecast. 

  DIRECTIONS:  Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, is almost a mile east of the 805-Plaza Blvd exit, at the signal-lighted intersection of Plaza Blvd and Manchester Street. We will be in the restaurant with a few regular customers.

 (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 image 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/profile.php?id=61565637576717 ), and on the Thursday Night Dancers Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Thursday Night Dancers Facebook and post your Thursday night photos and videos there.)
 

There was NO DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, October 16, 2025.   

 

 UPCOMING EVENTS for Thursday night dancing at Lola Happy Bistro, per the above schedule. 

  

FLASHBACK TO 2024 (for the previous Halloween Night Dance Party):

  

  FLASHBACK TO 2024 for the Winning Couples in our previous Halloween Night Dance Party, October 31, 2024, in the photo above.

 

 

  FLASHBACK TO 2024 for the Winning Singles in our previous Halloween Night Dance Party, October 31, 2024, in the photo above.

 

 

 

FLASHBACK TO 2024 for a look at the EGYPTIAN QUEEN, in the photo above.


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


Thursday, October 23, 2025:  HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ ).  6pm - 9:30pm. Halloween-costumed dancers vie for prizes.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, October 30, 2025: NO DANCE.


Thursday, November 6, 2025:  NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all November celebrants at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ and https:// and  https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371  ).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, November 13, 2025: NO DANCE.


 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) This is where you find great Thursday night dancing -- at Lola Happy Bistro in National City, with ballroom and line dances, Filipino dances, cha cha cha dancing and swing dancing on a Thursday night in San Diego.  While the dancing and music will be non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free one-on-one ballroom and line dance 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".

(3)  Some other FilAm dancing choices in San Diego are on https://www.sandiegofilamdancing.com/ 

NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday October 16, 2025

Hello Dancers,  
    Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday October 16th, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ ), because we reduced the schedule to have dances only for special events, usually every other week.  BUT, be sure to come to the HALLOWEEN NIGHT DANCE PARTY on October 23rd, especially if you have some Halloween costume attire.

  DIRECTIONS:  Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, is almost a mile east of the 805-Plaza Blvd exit, at the signal-lighted intersection of Plaza Blvd and Manchester Street. We will be in the restaurant with a few regular customers.

 (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 image 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/profile.php?id=61565637576717 ), and on the Thursday Night Dancers Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Thursday Night Dancers Facebook and post your Thursday night photos and videos there.)
 

An OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, October 9, 2025, with DJ Nickie Bascos, on a mild and dry night.  There were 70 in attendance thanks in part to 9 first-timers, and 11 Birthday celebrants.  Here are 5 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party, most were copied from Facebooks:

 

 GROUP PHOTO.  Dancers posed for the photo above early in the evening. 

 

 

  LINE DANCING was a favorite.  In the photo above, Roland's Inspiring Dancers performed the line dance  "Boom Boom Mama" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXEuK7moBIY ).   In the front line, more or less, were Roland, Mary Jane, Remy, and Merely (off camera). Behind them were Irish (hidden), Lolit and Eva.

 

 

  UPCOMING THURSDAY NIGHTS signs for Thursday nights at Lola Happy Bistro were held by "Ring Girls" Lolit, first-timers Rose and Venus, and Evelyn in the photo above.

 

 

 

BALLROOM DANCING was abundant. In the photo above, Bert Alota and Nena were dancing what appears to be a night club 2-step.

 

 

BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS (7 of the 11).  Sheila, Nedy, Belen, Eva ( a 1st-timer), Lolit, Michael, and Rose (another 1st-timer) with birthdays in October, posed for the photo above.  Others who were there but not in this photo were Evelyn, Pearl, Siena, and Bert Alota.

 

 UPCOMING EVENTS for Thursday night dancing at Lola Happy Bistro, per the above schedule. 

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



Thursday, October 16, 2025: NO DANCE.


Thursday, October 23, 2025:  HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ ).  6pm - 9:30pm. Halloween-costumed dancers vie for prizes.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, October 30, 2025: NO DANCE.


Thursday, November 6, 2025:  NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all November celebrants at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ ).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons.  6pm - 9:30pm.  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) Join the great Thursday night dancing at Lola Happy Bistro in National City, with ballroom and line dances, Filipino dances, salsa dancing and swing dancing on a Thursday night in San Diego.  While the dancing and music will be non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free one-on-one ballroom and line dance 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".

(3)  Some other FilAm dancing choices in San Diego are on https://www.sandiegofilamdancing.com/ .

 

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday October 9, 2025

Hello Dancers,  
  You are invited to the OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro this coming Thursday October 9th, especially if you have a birthday in October, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ ), with the magnificent DJ Nickie Bascos.  There'll be lots of dancing, fun, and food and beverages off the menu (don't bring any food or beverages - you are urged to buy a dinner, even if you just take it home).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons. DJ Nickie will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 9:30pm.  A mild and dry night is currently forecast. 


  DIRECTIONS:  Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, is almost a mile east of the 805-Plaza Blvd exit, at the signal-lighted intersection of Plaza Blvd and Manchester Street. We will be in the restaurant with a few regular customers.

 (Note:   If the following list of events 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 image 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/profile.php?id=61565637576717 ), and on the Thursday Night Dancers Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Thursday Night Dancers Facebook and post your Thursday night photos and videos there.)
 

There was NO DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, October 2, 2025.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS for Thursday night dancing at Lola Happy Bistro, per the above schedule. 

  

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


Thursday, October 9, 2025:  OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all October celebrants at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371 ).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos.


Thursday, October 16, 2025: NO DANCE.


Thursday, October 23, 2025:  HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ ).  6pm - 9:30pm. Halloween-costumed dancers vie for prizes.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, October 30, 2025: NO DANCE.



 It's a fun dance party on many 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) This is great Thursday night dancing at Lola Happy Bistro in National City, with ballroom and line dances, Filipino dances, salsa dancing and swing dancing on a Thursday night in San Diego.  While the dancing and music will be non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free one-on-one ballroom and line dance 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". 

NO DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday October 2, 2025

Hello Dancers,  
  Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday October 2nd, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ ), because we  reduced the schedule to have dances only for special events, usually every other week.  So, come to the October Birthdays Party on October 9th, especially if you have a birthday in October. 

  DIRECTIONS:  Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, is almost a mile east of the 805-Plaza Blvd exit, at the signal-lighted intersection of Plaza Blvd and Manchester Street. We will be in the restaurant with some regular customers.

 (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 image 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/profile.php?id=61565637576717 ), and on the Thursday Night Dancers Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Thursday Night Dancers Facebook and post your Thursday night photos and videos there.)
 

An ARABIAN NIGHT DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, September 25, 2025, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, on a warm and dry night.  There were over 50 in attendance, thanks in part to 3 first-timers.  Here are 8 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party, most were copied from Facebooks: 

 

  GROUP PHOTO.  Dancers posed for the photo above early in the evening, most in Arabian Night attire.

 

 

  BALLROOM DANCING was abundant. In the photo above, I got to have the first dance with Gemma.  We danced a swing to "Arabia" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8TGz4kuXUw ). 

 

 

 UPCOMING THURSDAY NIGHTS signs for Thursday nights at Lola Happy Bistro were held by "Ring Girls" Beth, Aida, May and Estrelle in the photo above.

 

 

  LINE DANCING was a favorite.  In the photo above, Roland's Inspiring Dancers performed "LIAMOO" line dance ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6coQWZjrWc ).  In the front line were Merely, Lolit and Irish.  Behind them were Remy, Roland and Eva.

 

 

  "THE FRIENDS" PERFORMED.  In the photo above "The Friends" were dancing an Arabian line dance choreographed by Angie.  In the front line, more or less, were Angie, Beth, Josie and Nedy (off screen).  Behind them were Connie, Sheila, Fe (partially hidden), and Karina.

 

 

 WINNING COUPLES in Arabian Night attire posed for the photo above.  They were John & Fe, Michael & Lolit, Irish & Roland, Geraldine & Romi, and Eva & Dwayne.  Josie was a prize donor and handed out prizes, along with Lydia.

 

 

 

 WINNING SINGLES (many of them) in Arabian Night attire posed for the photo above.  In this photo we see Annie, Karina, Merely, Rossana, May, Analyn, Sally, Jhosie, May, Connie and Sheila. Beth, Gemma, Estrelle, Aida, Eleanor, Nedy, Angie, Josie, Remy, Mary Jane, Evelyn, Susie, and Mona were also winners but were not in the photo above of winners.

 

 

 VISITING VIP, Susan de los Santos, publisher of the Filipino Press ( https://www.thefilipinopress.com/ ), came Thursday night to promote a November concert by the Ryan Cayabyab Singers ( https://www.facebook.com/TheRCS7/ ).  Susan joined some line dancing to "S'Aimera" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjM80ExynZc ).

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS for Thursday night dancing at Lola Happy Bistro, per the above schedule. 



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

Thursday, October 2, 2025: NO DANCE.


Thursday, October 9, 2025:  OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all October celebrants at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371 ).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos.


Thursday, October 16, 2025: NO DANCE.


Thursday, October 23, 2025:  HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://lolahappybistro.com/ ).  6pm - 9:30pm. Halloween-costumed dancers 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) Each is a wonderful Thursday night dance at Lola Happy Bistro in National City, with Filipino dances, cha cha and the best cumbia dance on a Thursday night - dancing on a Thursday night in San Diego.  While the dancing and music have been non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free one-on-one dance 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".