APRIL BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday April 16, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
  You are invited to the APRIL BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro this coming Thursday April 16th, 2026, especially if you have a birthday in April, 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 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, April 9, 2026. 

 

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

  

FLASHBACK TO 2025 (for last year's April Birthday Party Photo):

 

 

FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the April Birthdays Party at Lola Happy Bistro, April 10, 2025, in the photo above.    



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


Thursday, April 16, 2026:  APRIL BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all April 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, April 23, 2026: NO DANCE


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


Thursday, May 7, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, May 14, 2026:  MAY BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all May 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 San Diego and National City -- a Filipino dance 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 April 9, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
  Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday April 9th 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 April Birthdays Party Night on April 16th, especially if you have a birthday in April. 

  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 FLOWER PRINTS NIGHT DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, April 2, 2026, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, on a mild and dry night. There were just over 40 in attendance.  Beth gave a prayer for Holy Thursday.  Here are 8 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party, none were copied from Facebooks.

  

  GROUP PHOTO (LEFT HALF).  Dancers posed for photos early in the evening - this is of those on the left side - most in Flower Prints party night attire.

 

 

  GROUP PHOTO (RIGHT HALF).  Dancers posed for photos early in the evening - this is of those on the right side - most in Flower Prints party night attire. 

 

 

  UPCOMING THURSDAY NIGHTS signs for Thursday nights at Lola Happy Bistro were held by "Ring Girls" Eva, Estrelle, Janet and Penny, all in Flower Prints party attire, in the photo above.

 

 

  LINE DANCING was a favorite.  In the photo above, Roland's Inspiring Dancers, in Flower Prints party night attire, performed a new line dance called "Light After Midnight" line dance ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_XizysPlL0 ).  In the front line were Faith, Mayet, and Roland.  In the middle line it was Grace and Remy. In the line near the audience were Mary Jane, Irish and Lolit (mostly hidden).

 

 

  BALLROOM DANCING was abundant. In the photo above, Ruben and Penny danced to the bachata "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow". ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAU8lGsu-q8 ).

 

 

  WINNING COUPLES in Flower Prints Night party attire posed for the photo above.  They were Joe & Nora, DJ Bing & Janet, prize donor Josie, Irish & Roland, Remy & Chris, and Eva & Dwayne. Josie handed out prizes. 

 

 

  WINNING SINGLES (LEFT HALF) in Flower Prints Night party attire posed for the photo above.  In this photo we see Mayet, Alice, Beth and Penny.

 

 

 WINNING SINGLES (RIGHT HALF) in Flower Prints Night party attire posed for the photo above.  In this photo we see Annie, Grace, Luz, Lolit, Estrelle, May and Mary Jane.  Faith, Bert Alota, Raquel, Ruben and Edna 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, April 9, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, April 16, 2026:  APRIL BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all April 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, April 23, 2026: NO DANCE


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


 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 where Filipino-American dance groups go on a Thursday night in San Diego -- Lola Happy Bistro 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/ 

FLOWER PRINTS NIGHT DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday April 2, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
   You are invited to a FLOWER PRINTS DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro this coming Thursday April 2nd, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, with the marvelous DJ Bing Villafuerte, especially if you have some flowery (floral) 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. Flower print or floral-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, March 26, 2026. 

 

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

  

FLASHBACK TO 2023 (for the previous Flower Prints Night Dance Party, April 20, 2023):

  

 

 FLASHBACK TO 2023 for the Winning Couples at our previous Flower Prints Night Dance Party, April 20, 2023, in the photo above.

 

 

 FLASHBACK TO 2023 for the Winning Singles at our previous Flower Prints Night Dance Party, April 20, 2023, in the photo above.



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

Thursday,  April 2, 2026:  Flower Prints Night Dance Party, especially if you have flower print attire,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Flower Prints Night-attired dancers vie for prizes. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, April 9, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, April 16, 2026:  APRIL BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all April 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, April 23, 2026: 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 Filipino-American dance groups go for a Thursday night dance in San Diego -- a Filipino dance 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 March 26, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
  Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday March 26th 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 Flower Prints Night Party on April 2nd, especially if you have some flower printed 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 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 ST. PATRICK's DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, March 19, 2026, with DJ Nickie Bascos, on a mild and dry night. There were over 50 in attendance, thanks in part to 3 first-timers.  Here are 6 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 St. Patrick's party night attire.  

 

 

  BALLROOM DANCING was abundant. In Ned's selfie above, Sally and Noli danced what appears to be a night club 2-step.

 

 

  UPCOMING THURSDAY NIGHTS signs for Thursday nights at Lola Happy Bistro were held by "Ring Girls" Connie, Mayeth, Faith and Sally, all in St. Patrick's party attire, in the photo above.

 

 

  LINE DANCING was a favorite.  In the photo above, Roland's Inspiring Dancers, in St. Patrick's party night attire, performed a new line dance called "ZIGGY" line dance ("I Wanna Dance With Somebody") ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gZ7Eqk-LIE ).  In the front line (by the audience) were Mary Jane, Irish and Lolit.  In the middle line it was Remy, Geraldine, Grace and Mayeth (partially hidden). In line by the stage it was Eva, Roland and Faith.  

 

 

  WINNING COUPLES in St. Patrick's party attire posed for the photo above.  They were DJ Nickie & Aurea, Joel & Rima, Remy & Chris, Irish & Roland, and Nora & Joe.  Ric & Connie, Romi & Geraldine, Robert & Rose (first timers), and Eva & Dwayne were also winners, but were not in this photo. Along with Edith as Chief Judge, Estrelle and Josie donated prizes.  Lydia and Josie handed out prizes. 

 WINNING SINGLES in St. Patrick's party attire posed for the photo above.  In this photo we see Beth, first-timer Irene, Luz, Teresa, Penny, Evelyn, Hermie, Karina, Minda, Nedy, Lolit, Mary Jane, Grace, Annie, Mayeth, Faith, Liz, May and Estrelle.  Leo was also a winner, 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, March 26, 2026:  NO DANCE


Thursday,  April 2, 2026:  Flower Prints Night Dance Party, especially if you have flower printed attire,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Flower Prints Night-attired dancers vie for prizes. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, April 9, 2026:  NO DANCE


Thursday, April 16, 2026:  APRIL BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all April celebrants, 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 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 where Filipino dance clubs go on a Thursday night in San Diego -- Lola Happy Bistro 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/

 

ST. PATRICK's NIGHT DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday March 19, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
   You are invited to a ST. PATRICK's DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro this coming Thursday March 19th, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, with the spectacular DJ Nickie Bascos, especially if you have some St. Patrick's (green) 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 Nickie will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 9:30pm. St Patrick's (green)-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, March 12, 2026. 

 

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

 

 

  FLASHBACK TO 2025 (for the previous St. Patrick's Night Dance Party, March 13, 2025):

 

 

  FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the Winning Couples at our previous St. Patrick's Night Dance Party, March 13, 2025, in the photo above.

 

 

 

 FLASHBACK TO 2025 for half of the Winning Singles at our previous St. Patrick's Night Dance Party, March 13, 2025, in the photo above.

 

 

 FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the other half of the Winning Singles at our previous St. Patrick's Night Dance Party, March 13, 2025, in the photo above.



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

Thursday,  March 19, 2026:  St. Patrick’s Night Dance Party, especially if you have green attire,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  St. Patrick's Night-attired dancers vie for prizes. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos. 


Thursday, March 26, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday,  April 2, 2026:  Flower Prints Night Dance Party, especially if you have flower print attire,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Flower Prints Night-attired dancers vie for prizes. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, April 9, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, April 16, 2026:  APRIL BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all April 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. Balloons.  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 on a Thursday night in San Diego -- a Filipino-American dance 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 March 12, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
    Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday March 12th, 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 ST. PATRICK's DANCE PARTY on March 19, 2026, especially if you have some St. Patrick's green 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 MARCH BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, March 5, 2026, with Roland and me substituting for DJs who went to the Philippines.  The party was in Lola Happy Bistro, on a cool and dry night.  There were almost 60 in attendance thanks in part to 6 first-timers.  A 1-year anniversary at Lola Happy Bistro was celebrated with Lola and with Martinelli's Sparkling Cider.  Here are 5 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party, all were copied from Facebooks:

  

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

 

 

BALLROOM DANCING was abundant. In the photo above, Nora and Joe were dancing what I think was the tengo "El Choclo" ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzw8KIYRbBU ).

 

 

LINE DANCING was a favorite.  In the photo above, Roland's Inspiring Dancers performed the line dance "Angelina Cha" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYQ3gpGdsXY ).   In front were Irish, Eva, Lolit and Faith.  Behind them were Remy (partially seen), Geraldine, Beverly and Jean. Behind them were Belinda and Mary Jane (partially seen). 

 

 

 UPCOMING THURSDAY NIGHTS signs for Thursday nights at Lola Happy Bistro were held by "Ring Girls" Faith, Jean, Belinda, and Beverly in the photo above.

 

 

 

 BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS -- Joe, Eva, Dwayne, Fe, Romi, Sally and Ric with birthdays in March, posed for the photo above. Beverly was one of the celebrants, too, but she was just not in this photo.  The cake was a delicious chocolate cake. 

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, March 12, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday,  March 19, 2026:  St. Patrick’s Night Dance Party, especially if you have green attire,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  St. Patrick's Night-attired dancers vie for prizes. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos. 


Thursday, March 26, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday,  April 2, 2026:  Flower Prints Night Dance Party, especially if you have flower print attire,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Flower Prints 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 happy dance clubs go for Thursday night dancing in San Diego and National City -- a Filipino-American dance 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/

 

 

MARCH BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday March 5, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
  You are invited to the MARCH BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro this coming Thursday March 5th, 2026, especially if you have a birthday in March, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950.  The party will also celebrate the 1-year anniversary of our Thursday night dancing at Lola Happy Bistro.  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 will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 9:30pm.  A mild temperature and a clear sky 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 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, February 26, 2026.  

 

 

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

  

FLASHBACK TO 2025 (for last year's March Birthday Party Photo):

 

FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the March Birthdays Party at the very first Thursday Night Dance Party at Lola Happy Bistro, March 13, 2025, in the photo above.  Well, that cake & ice cream was too little -- we get a lot more now.  Last year the celebration was combined with a St. Patrick's party with prizes for St. Patrick's (green) attire.  



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

Thursday, March 5, 2026:  MARCH BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all March celebrants, PLUS the 1st Anniversary 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. Balloons.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ 


Thursday, March 12, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday,  March 19, 2026:  St. Patrick’s Night Dance Party, especially if you have green attire,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  St. Patrick's Night-attired dancers vie for prizes. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos. 


Thursday, March 26, 2026: 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 Filipino dance clubs go for Thursday night Filipino dances in San Diego and National City -- a Filipino dance 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 February 26, 2026

 

 Hello Dancers,  
  Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday February 26th 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 March Birthdays Party on March 5th, especially if you have a birthday in March. 

  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 MARDI GRAS DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, February 19, 2026, with DJ Nickie Bascos.  On a cool night with light rain early in the evening.  There were 45 in attendance , thanks in part to 14 first-timers.  Here are 6 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 MARDI GRAS attire. 

 

 

  BALLROOM DANCING was abundant. In the photo above, Mark and Rei danced a boogie (East Coast Swing) in their Mardi Gras attire. 

 

 

  UPCOMING THURSDAY NIGHTS signs for Thursday nights at Lola Happy Bistro were held by "Ring Girls" Luz, Eliza (a first-timer), Emi (a first-timer), and Liz, all in Mardi Gras attire, in the photo above.

 

 

  LINE DANCING was a favorite.  In the photo above, Roland led line dancers, most in Mardi Gras attire, in a new line dance called "DING DONG" line dance ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws7bq3uuR-I ).  In the front line, more or less, were Aurea, first-timers Christine and Alicia (I think), and Karina (who is wearing a maroon colored top).

 

 

  WINNING COUPLES in Mardi Gras attire posed for the photo above.  They were Geraldine & Romi, Eliza & Rolly (first-timers), Connie & Ric, Ver & Ditas, Mark & Rei, Irish & Roland, and DJ Nickie & Aurea.    With Edith as Chief Judge, Josie donated and handed out prizes.  Dwayne & Eva were also winners, but were not in this photo.

 

 

 WINNING SINGLES in Mardi Gras attire posed for the photo above.  In this photo we see Karina, Leo, Irish, Evelyn (a first-timer), Emma, Luz, Virgie, Beth, Liz, Nedy and Lolit.  Estrelle, Sheila, Amor, Lala, and first-timers Emi and Debbie 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, February 26, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, March 5, 2026:  MARCH BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all March celebrants, PLUS the 1st Anniversary 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. Balloons.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte


Thursday, March 12, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday,  March 19, 2026:  St. Patrick’s Night Dance Party, especially if you have green attire,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  St. Patrick's Night-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 Filipino dance clubs go on a Thursday night in San Diego -- a Filipino dance 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/ 

MARDI GRAS DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday February 19, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
   You are invited to a MARDI GRAS DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro this coming Thursday February 19th, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, with the adorable DJ Nickie Bascos, especially if you have some Mardi Gras 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. Mardi Gras-attired dancers vie for prizes. A cool and rainy 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, February 12, 2026. 

 

 

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

FLASHBACK TO 2025 (for the previous Mardi Gras Dance Party, February 27, 2025):

  

  FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the Winning Couples at our previous Mardi Gras Dance Party, February 27, 2025, in the photo above.

 

 

 FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the Winning Singles at our previous Mardi Gras Dance Party, February 27, 2025, in the photo above.




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



Thursday, February 19, 2026:  MARDI GRAS DANCE PARTY, especially if you have some Mardi Gras attire, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Mardi Gras-attired dancers vie for prizes.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos. 


Thursday, February 26, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, March 5, 2026:  MARCH BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all March celebrants, PLUS the 1st Anniversary 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. Balloons.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte


Thursday, March 12, 2026: 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 Filipino-American dance clubs go on a Thursday night in San Diego -- a dance 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/