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/ 

 

NO DANCE at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday September 10, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
   Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday September 10th 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 September Birthdays Dance Party on September 17th, especially if you have a birthday in September. 

  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.)
 

AN ARABIAN NIGHT DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, September 3, 2026, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, on a mild and dry night. There were just over 50 in attendance, thanks in part to 1 first-timer.  Here are 7 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party, most were copied from Facebooks.

  

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

 

 

  LINE DANCING was a favorite.  In the photo above, Roland's Inspiring Dancers, in ARABIAN attire,  performed a line dance to "Yallah Habibi" line dance ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-JT4iNLmkI ).  In this photo we see Jannet, Irish, Faye, Eva, Lolit and Roland. 

 

 

  "THE FRIENDS" PERFORMED, in the photo above, dancing to the song "Waylay" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbxBdXfJZWM ), which was choreographed for this occasion by Angie.  In the photo we see Eden, Rei, Nedy, Karina, Belen, Beth, Sheila, Angie, Josie and Connie.

 

 

  UPCOMING THURSDAY NIGHTS signs for Thursday nights at Lola Happy Bistro were held by "Ring Girls" Estrelle, Eden (who hadn't been to Thursday night dancing in over a year), Eva and Faye, in the photo above.

 

 

  BALLROOM DANCING was abundant. In the photo above, I got to dance with Edith to what I think was the rumba "Esta Noche" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cNaPsyNQws ).

 

 

  WINNING COUPLES in ARABIAN Night party attire posed for the photo above.  They were Jannet & DJ Bing, Ver & Ditas, Connie & Ric, Franco & Belen, Mark & Rei, Roland & Irish, and Geraldine & Romi.  Lydia and Josie were the prize & judging committee, plus Rei also donated prizes.    

  

 WINNING SINGLES in ARABIAN Night party attire posed for the photo above.  In this photo we see Estelle, Art, Minda, Cisco, Nedy, Faye, Eden, Beth M, Beth A, and Lolit.  Annie, Angie, Karina, Sheila, Eva, and Jennifer 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, September 10, 2026: NO DANCE


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 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/ 

ARABIAN NIGHT DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday September 3, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
   You are invited to an ARABIAN NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro this coming Thursday September 3rd, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, with the fabulous DJ Bing Villafuerte, especially if you have some Arabian 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. Arabian-attired dancers vie for prizes. A mild and dry night is currently forecast, 5 degrees cooler than today. 

  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, August 27, 2026.

 

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

  

FLASHBACK TO 2025 (for the previous Arabian Night Dance Party, September 25, 2025):

 

  FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the Winning Couples at our previous Arabian Night Dance Party, September 25, 2025, in the photo above.

 

 

 FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the Winning Singles at our previous Arabian Night Dance Party, September 25, 2025, in the photo above.



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


Thursday,  September 3, 2026:  Arabian Night Dance Party, especially if you have some Arabian attire,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Arabian Night-attired dancers vie for prizes. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, September 10, 2026: NO DANCE


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.



 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 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 August 27, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
    Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday August 27th, 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 ARABIAN NIGHT DANCE PARTY on September 3, 2026, especially if you have some Arabian 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.)
 

AN AUGUST BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, August 20, 2026, with DJ Nickie Bascos.  The party was in Lola Happy Bistro, on a mild and dry night.  There were about 45 in attendance, thanks in part to about 10 first-timers.  Here are 5 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, Art and Beth 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" Lydia, Zena, Lynn and Beth (a 1st-timer), in the photo above.

 

 

 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 "Ole Es La Vida" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxNn8pezTbk ) in their new custom-made Roland's Inspiring Dancers T-shirts.  In the line by the audience were Jannet, Lolit and Irish.  In the middle line were Eva and Geraldine.  Roland was dancing near the stage. 

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY - BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS Lynn and 2 first-timers Beth and Jayne with birthdays in August, posed for the photo above.  DJ Nickie gave them 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, August 27, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday,  September 3, 2026:  Arabian Night Dance Party, especially if you have any Arabian attire,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Arabian-attired dancers vie for prizes. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, September 10, 2026: NO DANCE


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.



 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/

 

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday August 20, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
  You are invited to the AUGUST BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro this coming Thursday August 20th, 2026, especially if you have a birthday in August, 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, August 13, 2026. 

  

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

 

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

 

 FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the August Birthdays Party at Lola Happy Bistro, August 14, 2025, in the photo above.    



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


Thursday, August 20, 2026:  AUGUST BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all August 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, August 27, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday,  September 3, 2026:  Arabian Night Dance Party, especially if you have any Arabian attire,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Arabian-attired dancers vie for prizes. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, September 10, 2026: NO DANCE


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.


 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 dancing on Thursday nights -- 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/ 

NO DANCE at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday August 13, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
   Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday August 13th 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 August Birthdays Dance Party on August 20th, especially if you have a birthday in August. 

  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 CARIBBEAN NIGHT DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, August 6, 2026, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, on a mild and dry night. There were just over 50 in attendance, thanks in part to 3 first-timers.  Here are 6 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party, most were copied from Facebooks.

  

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

 

 

 BALLROOM DANCING was abundant. In the photo above, Lolit and her dad Willy were dancing to what I think was the rumba "Esta Noche" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cNaPsyNQws ). 

 

 

  UPCOMING THURSDAY NIGHTS signs for Thursday nights at Lola Happy Bistro were held by "Ring Girls" Neriza, Lita, Lynn and Belem, in the photo above.

 

 

LINE DANCING was a favorite.  In the photo above, Roland's Inspiring Dancers, in CARIBBEAN attire,  performed a line dance to "Coconut Dreams" line dance ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_kgJaLmY5Y ).  In this photo we see Faye near the stage, Geraldine, Eva and Jannet in the middle, and Lolit and Irish near the audience.  Roland was near the stage, but not in this photo.  

 

 

  WINNING COUPLES in CARIBBEAN Night party attire posed for the photo above.  They were Bert Alota & Shirley, Eva & Dwayne, Marta & Jeff, Connie & Ric, Jannet & DJ Bing, Nora & Joe, Lolit & Michael, Irish & Roland, Faye & John, Maria & Cisco and Geraldine & Romi. Lydia and Josie were the prize committee. 

 

 

  WINNING SINGLES in CARIBBEAN Night party attire posed for the photo above.  In this photo we see Evelyn, Beth, Lynn, Lita, Pinky, Minda, Jennifer, Belem, Annie and Gracie (a 1st-timer).  Nedy, Estrelle, Neriza and Ellen 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, August 13, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, August 20, 2026:  AUGUST BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all August 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, August 27, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday,  September 3, 2026:  Arabian Night Dance Party, especially if you have any Arabian attire,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Arabian-attired dancers vie for prizes. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, September 10, 2026: NO DANCE


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.



 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 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/

 

 

CARIBBEAN NIGHT DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday August 6, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
   You are invited to a CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro this coming Thursday August 6th, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, with the great DJ Bing Villafuerte, especially if you have some Caribbean holiday 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. Caribbean-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, July 30, 2026.  

  

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

  

FLASHBACK TO 2025 (for the previous Caribbean Night Dance Party, August 28, 2025):

  

  FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the Winning Couples at our previous Caribbean Night Dance Party, August 28, 2025, in the photo above.

 

 

 

FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the Winning Singles at our previous Caribbean Night Dance Party, August 28, 2025, in the photo above.


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


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


Thursday, August 13, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, August 20, 2026:  AUGUST BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all August 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, August 27, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday,  September 3, 2026:  Arabian Night Dance Party, especially if you have some Arabian attire,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Caribbean Night-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 where Filipino-American dance groups go for Thursday night party dancing 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 July 30, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
    Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday July 30th, 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 CARIBBEAN NIGHT DANCE PARTY on August 6, 2026, especially if you have some Caribbean, embellished beach hat, or beach or shorts 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 JULY BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, July 23, 2026, with DJ Nickie Bascos.  The party was in Lola Happy Bistro, on a mild and dry night.  There were about 50 in attendance.  Here are 5 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 Nedy's selfie above, Bert Alota and Shirley 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 Boys" Bing, Art, Bert Alota and Gino in the photo above.

 

 

  LINE DANCING was a favorite.  In the photo above, Roland's Inspiring Dancers performed the line dance "Bandita" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz5HbQ2IDwc ) in their new custom-made Roland's Inspiring Dancers T-shirts.   In front by the stage were Eva and Roland.  In the middle line were Faye, Geraldine and Jannet.  In the line by the audience were Lolit and Irish.  

 

 

  BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS -- Gino, Minda, Shirley, Ditas and Elsa with birthdays in July, posed for the photo above.

 

 

 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, July 30, 2026: NO DANCE


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


Thursday, August 13, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, August 20, 2026:  AUGUST BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all August 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 Filipino-American dance clubs 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/ 

JULY BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday July 23, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
  You are invited to the JULY BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro this coming Thursday July 23rd, 2026, especially if you have a birthday in July, 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, July 16, 2026.  

 

 

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

  

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

  

 FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the July Birthdays Party at Lola Happy Bistro, July 17, 2025, in the photo above.    



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


Thursday, July 23, 2026:  JULY BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all July 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, July 30, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday,  August 6, 2026:  Caribbean Holiday Dance Party, especially if you have an embellished beach hat or shorts,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Embellished beach hat-attired dancers vie for prizes. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.
  

Thursday, August 13, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, August 20, 2026:  AUGUST BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all August 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 Filipino-American dance clubs go for 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/ 

 

 

NO DANCE at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday July 16, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
   Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday July 16th 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 July Birthdays Dance Party on July 23rd, especially if you have a birthday in July. 

  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 HAWAIIAN NIGHT DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, July 9, 2026, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, on a mild and dry night. There were 60 in attendance, thanks in part to 5 first-timers.  Here are 7 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party, most were copied from Facebooks.

  

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

 

 

  UPCOMING THURSDAY NIGHTS signs for Thursday nights at Lola Happy Bistro were held by "Ring Girls" Angie, Rei, Emma and Luz, in the photo above.

 

 

  LINE DANCING was a favorite.  In the photo above, Roland's Inspiring Dancers, in Hawaiian attire,  performed a line dance to Aloha Oe Remix ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGZSeROHAag ).  In this photo we see Jannet, Lolit and Irish near the audience.  Faye, Eva and Geraldine were in the middle line. Roland was near the stage. 

 

 

 "THE FRIENDS" PERFORMED, in the photo above, in Hawaiian attire.   In the line by the audience were Karina and Sheila. Nedy, Angie and Josie were near the stage.  Beth and Rei were hidden. 

 

 

  BALLROOM DANCING was abundant. In the photo above, Ruben and Rossana were dancing to what appears to be a merengue.

 

 

  WINNING COUPLES in HAWAIIAN Night party attire posed for the photo above.  They were Marta and Jeff, John and Faye, DJ Bing and Jannet, Ver and Ditas, Roland and Irish, and Cisco and Maria.  Mark and Rei, Romi and Geraldine, and Dwayne and Eva were also winning couples, but not in this photo.  Lydia and Josie donated prizes.

 

 

 WINNING SINGLES in HAWAIIAN Night party attire posed for the photo above.  In this photo we see Rossana, Belem, Connie, Alice, May, Minda, Nedy, Emma, Beth, Estrelle, Lolit, Angie, Karina, Sheila, Annie, Lorna, Luz, Hermie, Pinky and Ellen. Neriza, Evelyn, Bert Alota and Art Buangan 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, July 16, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, July 23, 2026:  JULY BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all June 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, July 30, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday,  August 6, 2026:  Caribbean Holiday Dance Party, especially if you have an embellished beach hat or shorts,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371).  Embellished beach hat-attired dancers vie for prizes. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.
  

Thursday, August 13, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, August 20, 2026:  AUGUST BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all August 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 Filipino-American dance groups go for a Thursday night dance 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/