NO DANCE at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday November 5, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
   Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday November 5th at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, because we reduced the schedule to have dances only for special events, usually every other week.  And, welcome to Pacific Standard Time today.  So, come to the November Birthdays Dance Party on November 12th, 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 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 images 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 29, 2026, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, on a mild and dry night. There were just over 60 in attendance, thanks in part to 4 first-timers.  Here are 9 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party, almost all were copied from Facebooks.

 

 

  GROUP PHOTO (left side).  Dancers posed for photos early in the evening, most in HALLOWEEN COSTUME party night attire.

 

 

  GROUP PHOTO (right side).  Dancers posed for photos early in the evening, most in HALLOWEEN COSTUME party night attire.

 

 

  BALLROOM DANCING was abundant. In Nedy's selfie above, Ver (as a zombie) and Ditas (as an Indian princess), danced to a night club 2-step.

 

 

  UPCOMING THURSDAY NIGHTS signs for Thursday nights at Lola Happy Bistro were held by "Ring Girls", all in Halloween costume attire, Estrelle, Myrna, Morena and Evelyn, in the photo above.

 

 

  LINE DANCING was a favorite.  In the photo above, Roland's Inspiring Dancers, most in zombie attire,  performed a line dance to "Zombie Walk" line dance ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyhlFXNFngw ).  In this photo we see Lolit, Irish and Jannet closest to the audience.  Faye, Geraldine and Mayet were in the middle line.  Roland, Eva and Willie were in the line near the stage.  

 

 

  The "FRIENDS OF CHULA VISTA" PERFORMED, in the photo above, dancing to the "Pirates of the Caribbean Theme Song" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27mB8verLK8 ).  Romy Maraya (sitting on the stage) was captain of a pirate ship.  The lovely pirates were Karina, Beth, Connie and Josie nearest to the audience, and Nedy, Angie and Sheila dancing near the stage. 

 

 

  The "GLIMMER LADIES" PERFORMED, in the photo above, dancing to the "Mystery Lady Line Dance" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI33-owzeCE ).  Closest to the audience were Zeny, Sol, Lisa and Irish.  Near the stage were Aida, Jannet and Ellen. 

 

 

  WINNING COUPLES in HALLOWEEN Costumes Night party attire posed for the photo above.  Prize committee and donors were Josie, Roland and Irish.  And, we see the winning couples Merely & Willie, Ver & Ditas, Roland & Irish, Jannet & DJ Bing, and Maria & Cisco.  Other winning couples who were not in this photo were John & Faye, Jun & Virgie, Romi & Geraldine, Ric & Connie, and Dwayne & Eva. 

 

 

 WINNING SINGLES in HALLOWEEN Night costume attire posed for the photo above.  In this photo we see interloper Irish, and winners Angie, Art, Nedy, Karina, Ellen, Estrelle, Beth, Sol, first-timer Jean, Edna, first-timer Aida, and Michael.  Lisa, Morena, Lolit, Annie, Venus, Beth E., Myrna, Sally, Evelyn, Minda, Pinky, Sheila, and Carmi were also winners, but not in this photo. 

 

  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 5, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, November 12, 2026:  NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all November birthday celebrants, at Lola Happy Bistro celebration, at 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos.  This dance is in Standard Time.


Thursday, November 19, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, November 26, 2026: NO DANCE -  THANKSGIVING


Thursday,  December 3, 2026:  COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT DANCE PARTY, especially if you have western attire, at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Cowboy & Western-attired dancers vie for prizes. 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 the best Thursday night dance in the San Diego area -- a Thursday night at Lola Happy Bistro - a Thursday night dance 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 29, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
   You are invited to a HALLOWEEN NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro this coming Thursday October 29th, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, with the adorable DJ Bing Villafuerte, especially if you have a Halloween costume.  There'll be lots of dancing, fun, and food and beverages on display or 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. Costume-attired dancers vie for prizes. A mild night with a slight possibility of 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 images 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 22, 2026.  

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

FLASHBACK TO 2025 (for the previous Halloween Night Dance Party, October 23, 2025):

  

  FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the Winning Couples at our previous Halloween Night Dance Party, October 23, 2025, in the photo above.

 

 

  FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the Winning Singles (left side) at our previous Halloween Night Dance Party, October 23, 2025, in the photo above.

 

 

 FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the Winning Singles (right side) at our previous Halloween Night Dance Party, October 23, 2025, in the photo above.


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

Thursday,  October 29, 2026:  HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY NIGHT, especially if you have a costume, at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Halloween Night costume-attired dancers vie for prizes. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.  This dance is just before the end of Daylight Saving Time.


Thursday, November 5, 2026: NO DANCE

Thursday, November 12, 2026:  NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all November birthday celebrants, at Lola Happy Bistro celebration, at 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos.  This dance is in Standard Time.


Thursday, November 19, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, November 26, 2026: NO DANCE -  THANKSGIVING


Thursday,  December 3, 2026:  COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT DANCE PARTY, especially if you have western attire, at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Cowboy & Western-attired dancers vie for prizes. 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 a good Filipino-American dance on Thursday night in the San Diego area -- a Thursday dance at Lola Happy Bistro - Thursday night dancing 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 22, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
    Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday October 22nd, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, 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 29, 2026, especially if you have a Halloween costume.

  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.)
 

AN OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, October 15, 2026, with DJ Nickie Bascos.  The party was in Lola Happy Bistro, on a mild and dry night.  There were about 60 in attendance, thanks in part to 2 first-timers.  Here are 7 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party, all were copied from Facebooks:

  

  GROUP PHOTO.  The dancers posed for the photo above early in the evening. 

 

 

  "THE GLIMMER LADIES" PERFORMED in Lola Happy Bistro - their first time at Lola Happy Bistro.  In the photo above they performed to the song "Señorita Dance With Me" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-nFetXekXQ ).  In the line by the audience were Zeny, Gody and Lisa.  Behind them were Ellen and Sol.  

 

 

  THE FRIENDS OF CHULA VISTA performed in green blouses. They were line dancing to "I Swing Mo Ako" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEd28w26JZI ), specially choreographed by Angie.  Closest to the audience were Sheila, Connie and Karina.  Behind them were Nedy, Beth and Angie.  Videos of most performances are on Ric and Connie's Facebook. 

 

 

 "THE FOURTH POWER" PERFORMED again in Lola Happy Bistro.  Line dancing was a favorite all evening, and in the photo above, "The Fourth Power" performed to the energetic song "I'm Your Lady" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOgiQ4YbYh4 ).  In the line more or less by the audience were Jannet, Lolit and Irish.  Behind them were Eva, Gody, Willie and Faye.

 

 

  BALLROOM DANCING was abundant. In the photo above, Angie and Ver were dancing to what I think was a night club 2-step.

 

 

  UPCOMING THURSDAY NIGHTS signs for Thursday nights at Lola Happy Bistro were held by "Ring Girls" Ellen (a first-timer), Sol, Zeny and Lisa in the photo above.

 

 

  HAPPY BIRTHDAY - BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS Bert Alota, Lisa, Beth, Sheila, Michael, Nedy, Pearl and Ellen (a first-timer) with birthdays in October, posed for the photo above. DJ Nickie gave them each a bagged gift. Lolit and Silvia (another first-timer) also have October birthdays, but they were not in this photo. 

  UPCOMING EVENTS for the Thursday Night Dance club at Lola Happy Bistro, per the above schedule. 

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

Thursday, October 22, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday,  October 29, 2026:  HALLOWEEN Dance Party, especially if you have a costume,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Costume-attired dancers vie for prizes. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.  This is the last Thursday in 2026 in Daylight Saving Time.


Thursday, November 5, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, November 12, 2026:  NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all November birthday celebrants, at Lola Happy Bistro celebration, at 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. 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 to go for dancing on Thursday nights in San Diego and National City -- a dance party in National City on Thursdays at Lola Happy Bistro, with ballroom, Filipino dances, cha cha cha dancing, swing dancing and line 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 15, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
  You are invited to the OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro this coming Thursday October 15th, 2026, especially if you have a birthday in October, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, with 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. DJ Nickie will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 9:30pm.  Mild and dry weather 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 and photo 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 images 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 are urged to 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 8, 2026. 

  

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

  

FLASHBACK TO 2025 (for last year's October Birthdays Party Photo): 

 

 FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the October Birthdays Party at Lola Happy Bistro, October 9, 2025, in the photo above.    



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

Thursday, October 15, 2026:  OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all October birthday celebrants, at Lola Happy Bistro celebration, at 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos.


Thursday, October 22, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday,  October 29, 2026:  HALLOWEEN Dance Party, especially if you have a costume,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Costume-attired dancers vie for prizes. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.  This is the last Thursday in 2026 in Daylight Saving Time.


Thursday, November 5, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, November 12, 2026:  NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all November birthday celebrants, at Lola Happy Bistro celebration, at 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos.  The next dance party after this one will be in December.



 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 a great Thursday night dance in the San Diego area, in National City -- Thursday night dancing in National City and San Diego -- a Thursday night dance at Lola Happy Bistro in National City, with ballroom, Filipino dances, cha cha cha dancing, swing dancing and line 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 at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday October 8, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
   Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday October 8th at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, because we reduced the schedule to have dances only for special events, usually every other week.  So, come to the October Birthdays Dance Party on October 15th, 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 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 images 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 POLKA DOT NIGHT DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, October 1, 2026, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, on a mild and dry night. There were just over 60 in attendance, thanks in part to 13 first-timers.  Here are 7 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party, some were copied from Facebooks. 

 

  GROUP PHOTO.  Dancers posed for photos early in the evening most in POLKA DOT party night attire.

 

 

  The "JOYFUL DANCERS" PERFORMED, in the photo above, dancing to the song "Oohh Lala Baby" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M12F2FAf04g ).  This was the first time that the "Joyful Dancers" performed in one of our Thursday Night Dances, and many of the dancers were 1st-timers at our Thursday Night Dances.

 

 

  UPCOMING THURSDAY NIGHTS signs for Thursday nights at Lola Happy Bistro were held by "Ring Girls", all in polka dot attire, Luz, Elcie (a 1st-timer), Aida and Merely, in the photo above.

 

 

  LINE DANCING was a favorite.  In the photo above, Roland's Inspiring Dancers, in matching POLKA DOT attire,  performed a line dance to "I'm Free Again" line dance ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xotERRxd3Yg ).  In this photo we see Roland and Eva closest to the stage. Jannet, Faye and Irish were in the middle line.  Lolit (mostly hidden) and Merely were closest to the audience. 

 

 

 BALLROOM DANCING was abundant. In the photo above, Ruben was able to convince cashier Chriselle to dance with him to the swing "Sing My Song" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy0GnnT9kME&t=13s ).

 

 

  WINNING COUPLES in POLKA DOT Night party attire posed for the photo above.  On the left in this photo we see prize committee and donors Lydia and Josie.  And, we see the winning couples Willie & Merely, Nora & Joe, DJ Bing & Jannet, Faye & John, and Irish & Roland. 

 

 

  WINNING SINGLES in POLKA DOT Night party attire posed for the photo above.  In this photo we see some 1st-timers.  Anyway, left-to-right -- Tessie (a 1st-timer), Elena, Beth A, Beth M (hidden), Annie, Karina, Jennifer, Minda, Nedy, Luz, Carlina (a 1st-timer),  Edna,  May, Lolit, Aida, Eva, 1st-timers Margie, Josie and Carolyn, Lita, Lynn, and 1st-timer Imelda on the right.  Elcie (a 1st-timer), Myrna, Estrelle, Ruben, Bert Alota, and Racquel were also winners, but not in this photo.

 

 

 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 8, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, October 15, 2026:  OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all October birthday celebrants, at Lola Happy Bistro celebration, at 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos.


Thursday, October 22, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday,  October 29, 2026:  HALLOWEEN Dance Party, especially if you have a costume,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Costume-attired dancers vie for prizes. 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 the best Thursday night dance in the San Diego area -- a Thursday night at Lola Happy Bistro - a Thursday night dance 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/
 

 

 

POLKA DOT NIGHT DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday October 1, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
   You are invited to a POLKA DOT NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro this coming Thursday October 1st, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, with the wonderful DJ Bing Villafuerte, especially if you have some polka-dotted attire.  There'll be lots of dancing, fun, and food and beverages on display or 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. Polka dot-attired dancers 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 images 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, September 24, 2026. 

  

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

  

FLASHBACK TO 2024 (for the previous Polka Dot Night Dance Party, October 17, 2024):

  

  FLASHBACK TO 2024 for the Winning Couples at our previous Polka Dot Night Dance Party, October 17, 2024, in the photo above.
  

 

 FLASHBACK TO 2024 for the Winning Singles at our previous Polka Dot Night Dance Party, October 17, 2024, in the photo above.


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

Thursday,  October 1, 2026:  POLKA DOT NIGHT DANCE PARTY, especially if you have some polka dotted attire,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Polka Dot Night-attired dancers vie for prizes. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, October 8, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, October 15, 2026:  OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all October birthday celebrants, at Lola Happy Bistro celebration, at 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos.


Thursday, October 22, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday,  October 29, 2026:  HALLOWEEN NIGHT DANCE PARTY, especially if you have a costume, at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Halloween Night costume-attired dancers vie for prizes. 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 a good Filipino-American dance on Thursday night in the San Diego area -- a Thursday dance at Lola Happy Bistro - a Thursday night dance 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 September 24, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
    Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday September 24th, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, because we reduced the schedule to have dances only for special events, usually every other week.  BUT, be sure to come to the POLKA DOT NIGHT DANCE PARTY on October 1, 2026, especially if you have some polka dotted 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 ), 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 SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, September 17, 2026, with DJ Nickie Bascos.  The party was in Lola Happy Bistro, on a mild and dry night.  There were about 65 in attendance, thanks in part to 7 first-timers and 6 who had not been to Thursday night dancing in over a year.  Here are 7 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party, almost all were copied from Facebooks:

  

  GROUP PHOTO.  The dancers posed for the photo above early in the evening. 

 

 

  BALLROOM DANCING was abundant. In the photo above, Ruben and Linda (a first-timer) were dancing what I think was a night club 2-step.

 

 

  UPCOMING THURSDAY NIGHTS signs for Thursday nights at Lola Happy Bistro were held by "Ring Girls" Evelyn, Grace, Letty and Digna, in the photo above.

 

 

  THE FRIENDS OF CHULA VISTA performed in pretty red and white attire. They were line dancing to "Mr. Kupido" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q9J0Iuu-fY ), specially choreographed by Angie.  Closest to the audience were Beth, Angie and Connie.  Near the stage were Rei, Belen, Nedy and Josie.  Videos of the performance are on the Thursday Night Dancers Facebook. 

 

 

  ROLAND'S INSPIRING DANCERS PERFORMED LINE DANCING.  Line dancing was a favorite all evening.  In the photo above, Roland's Inspiring Dancers performed the line dance "Play Me Once" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG670lwSXrE ).  In the line by the stage were Faye, Roland and Merely.  In the middle line were Jannet, Eva and Geraldine.  Lolit and Irish were dancing near the audience. 

 

 

  THE BIRTHDAY CAKE in the photo above was delicious.

 

 

  HAPPY BIRTHDAY - BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS Martha, Myra, Grace, Letty and Digna, with birthdays in September, posed for the photo above. DJ Nickie gave them each a bagged gift. 

  

 UPCOMING EVENTS for the Thursday Night Dance club at Lola Happy Bistro, per the above schedule. 

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


Thursday, September 24, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday,  October 1, 2026:  Polka Dot Night Dance Party, especially if you have some polka dotted attire,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Polka Dot Night-attired dancers vie for prizes. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, October 8, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, October 15, 2026:  OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all October birthday celebrants, at Lola Happy Bistro celebration, at 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. 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 to go for dancing on Thursday nights in San Diego and National City -- a Thursday night dance in National City at Lola Happy Bistro, with ballroom, Filipino dances, cha cha cha dancing, swing dancing and line 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/ 

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday September 17, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
  You are invited to the SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro this coming Thursday September 17th, 2026, especially if you have a birthday in September, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, with 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. DJ Nickie will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 9:30pm.  Mild and dry weather 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 and photo 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 images 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 are urged to 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, September 10, 2026. 

 

  

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

  

FLASHBACK TO 2025 (for last year's September Birthdays Party Photo):

 

 FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the September Birthdays Party at Lola Happy Bistro, September 11, 2025, in the photo above.    



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


Thursday, September 17, 2026:  SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all September birthday celebrants, at Lola Happy Bistro celebration, at 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos.


Thursday, September 24, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday,  October 1, 2026:  Polka Dot Night Dance Party, especially if you have some polka dotted attire,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Polka Dot Night-attired dancers vie for prizes. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, October 7, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, October 14, 2026:  OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all October birthday celebrants, at Lola Happy Bistro celebration, at 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. 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 a great Thursday night dance in the San Diego area, in National City -- a Thursday night dance in National City and San Diego -- a Thursday night dance at Lola Happy Bistro in National City, with ballroom, Filipino dances, cha cha cha dancing, swing dancing and line 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/