Saturday, November 26, 2016

YES - Dance at Eastlake This Thursday December 1, 2016 + FLASHBACK Photos from Years Gone Bye


Hello Dancers!   
  LET'S DANCE this Thursday night Dec. 1st at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista.  There'll be snacks and beverages.  It's a "private party" and this is your invitation.  Dancers are welcome to bring a dish of food to share.  The phenomenal DJ Mel Zaragoza will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm. 
DIRECTIONS for Dec 1st:  Take the H Street east to Eastlake Drive.  Go right one block, then right onto Lakeshore Drive. Then, turn left immediately into parking lot of 2050 Lakeshore Drive.  The Eastlake Shores Clubhouse is behind the the gated fence. 

 Last Thursday (Thanksgiving) there was no dance at Eastlake.  But, I dug through the archives to find six interesting photos from mid-week dancing from the past few years.  (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 places where the photos should be, or go to this website to see the whole email.)

FLASHBACK PHOTOS, 2010-2015:  

2010 - LUCKY STAR:  After Jestoni Club closed in 2010, there was mid-week dancing in the luxurious Lucky Star.  Above, line dancing to "September", it was Edith, Zeny, Divine and Angie in the front line.  It was Dec. 1, 2010.



2011 - POINT POINT JOINT opened to Thursday night dancing in 2011.  Above, Jona, Edith, Ginnie and Rima joyously danced in Point Point Joint on Dec. 1, 2011.



2012 - LUCKY STAR.  After a period of no mid-week dancing, the luxurious Lucky Star re-started its mid-week nighttime dancing again, this time featuring DJ Jun Ancho.  Above, dancing to "Rumba Samba Mambo", it was Cesar, Jona and Ly in the front line on Dec. 5, 2012.



2013 - POINT POINT JOINT kept its mid-week night dances running for years.  Above, line dancers were having fun in the Joint on Nov. 26, 2013.



2014 - POINT POINT JOINT.  Above, dancers enjoyed the "waltz line dance" in the Joint on Dec. 11, 2014.



2015 - FOUR POINTS by Sheraton was the home of Thursday night dancing late last year after Point Point Joint went out of business.  Above, dancers gathered for a group photo on Dec. 3, 2015 in Four Points. 


Here's the plan for the next few Thursdays:

Thursday, December 1, 2016:  Dance Party in Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Mel Zaragoza.

Thursday, December 8, 2016:  BIRTHDAY NIGHT Dance Party in Eastlake, with roses & balloons for December birthday celebrants, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, December 15, 2016.  No dance at Eastlake due to another event there.  But, we are considering a one-night stand at the Eagles club, 1131 Roosevelt Avenue, National City.


Thursday, December 22, 2016:  CHRISTMAS DANCE PARTY in Eastlake, with a big Christmas dinner beginning at 6pm.  6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Mel Zaragoza.


Thursday, December 29, 2016:  NEW YEARS DANCE PARTY and MASQUERADE BALL in Eastlake.  6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Mel Zaragoza.


  It's a fun dance party most every Thursday night with line dances and ballroom dances like swing including Manila Swing (also known as 4-count hustle or Philippine swing or Filipino swing), cha cha, night club 2-step, rumba and much much more.   


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

P.S. Other Notes: (1) These are really fun ballroom and line dance parties.  This is Thursday night dancing in San Diego.  While the dancing and music is non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free dance one-on-one lessons during the dances, in case you don't know the steps of a particular dance.  Hmmm - I bet the simultaneous instructions while others are dancing make these, for example, the best Thursday night swing dancing in Chula Vista.  

(2)  You can click on Links to YouTube MUSIC VIDEOS and other websites that are mentioned in this email (the links are colored like this of "Rumba Samba Mambo").  You can get more info at websites like: this email group's Home Page and Upcoming Events.  

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Saturday, November 19, 2016

NO Dance Party at Eastlake This Thursday November 24, 2016 + WESTERN NIGHT Photos from Nov 17th


Hi Dancers! Happy Thanksgiving!  
  Have a fun & safe Turkey Day! NO DANCE this Thursday, but please plan on returning to dance at Eastlake Shores on Thursday December 1st, when DJ Mel Zaragoza will play the music. 
DIRECTIONS for Dec 1st:  Take the H Street east to Eastlake Drive.  Go right one block, then right into 2050 Lakeshore Drive. Then, turn left immediately into parking lot - the Clubhouse is behind the the gated fence. 


Last Thursday, November 17, 2016, DJ Bing Villafuerte played at Eastlake for almost 40 happy dancers for the COWBOY & WESTERN PARTY NIGHT, as you can see in the following 5 photos.  (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 places where the photos should be, or go to this website to see the whole email.)

COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2016, at Eastlake:

LINE DANCING was non stop from 6 until 7pm, and then intermittently until 10.  Above, DJ Bing was teaching line dancers a new one, "Si Tu Me Vas", with Edith, Eden, Rei and 1st-timer Elma in the front line. 



COWGIRLS & COWBOYS LINED UP FOR CHOW.  After a lot of line dancing, the cowgirls and cowboys were ready to eat the abundant chow.  A big "THANK YOU" to people who brought food:  Nick & Eden brought chili and hot dogs.  Ofelia brought ham & turkey sandwiches.  Nina & Rei brought pancit puso.  Beth brought sliced oranges.  Angel brought puto.  Nene & Jake brought coffee jelly.  Nora & Joe brought maruya.  Cet & Remi brought brownies.  Connie brought cookies.  Romy & Marilyn brought a BIG box of fresh persimmons!! And, there was a lot more.  (I hope I got the credits right.)



BALLROOM.  We guys preferred ballroom dancing.  Above, we see cowboy Lito and cowgirl Neriza were dancing to "Blue Tango"



WESTERN WALTZ.  There were lots of good country songs to dance to, including "Waltz Across Texas", which Marilyn & Romy danced to in the photo above.



COWBOY & COWGIRL ATTIRE WINNERS, above.  Eden (with her whip) & Nick (with his rifle), Sheriff Mel Zaragoza & Susie, announcer Edith, Marilyn & Romy, Maria & Royce, and Judge Nina.


Here's the plan for the next few Thursdays:

Thursday, November 24, 2016:  THANKSGIVING DAY.  No dance !!

Thursday, December 1, 2016:  Dance Party in Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Mel Zaragoza.


Thursday, December 8, 2016:  BIRTHDAY NIGHT Dance Party in Eastlake, with roses & balloons for December birthday celebrants, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, December 15, 2016.  No dance at Eastlake due to another event there.  But, we are looking for an alternate place.


Thursday, December 22, 2016:  CHRISTMAS DANCE PARTY in Eastlake, with a big Christmas dinner beginning at 6pm.  6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Mel Zaragoza.


Thursday, December 29, 2016:  NEW YEARS DANCE PARTY and MASQUERADE BALL in Eastlake.  6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Mel Zaragoza.


  It's a fun dance party most every Thursday night with line dances and ballroom dances like swing including Manila Swing (also known as 4-count hustle or Philippine swing or Filipino swing), cha cha, night club 2-step, rumba and much much more.   


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

P.S. Other Notes: (1) These are really fun ballroom and line dance parties.  This is Thursday night dancing in San Diego.  While the dancing and music is non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free dance one-on-one lessons during the dances, in case you don't know the steps of a particular dance.  Hmmm - I bet the simultaneous instructions while others are dancing make these, for example, the best Thursday night rumba dancing lessons in San Diego.  

(2)  You can click on Links to YouTube MUSIC VIDEOS and other websites that are mentioned in this email (the links are colored like this of "Si Tu Me Das line dance").  You can get more info at websites like: this email group's Home Page and Upcoming Events.  

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

Sunday, November 13, 2016

WESTERN & COWBOY DANCE PARTY at Eastlake This Thursday November 17, 2016

Hello Dancers!  
  If you have western attire, wear it this Thursday night, November 17, 2016, at Eastlake Shores for the WESTERN & COWBOY DANCE PARTY.  There'll be prizes for best attire, and there'll also be snacks and beverages.  It's a "private party" and this is your invitation.  Dancers are welcome to bring a dish of food to share.  The incredible DJ Bing Villafuerte will play line dances 6pm-7pm, followed by mixed ballroom and line dancing until 10pm.  
DIRECTIONS:  Take the H Street east to Eastlake Drive.  Go right one block, then right onto Lakeshore Drive. Then, turn left immediately into parking lot - the Clubhouse is behind the the gated fence. 


Last Thursday, November 10, 2016, DJ Mel Zaragoza played at Eastlake for 35 happy dancers on BIRTHDAY PARTY NIGHT, as you can see in the following 5 photos.  (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 places where the photos should be, or go to this website to see the whole email.)

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2016, at Eastlake:

THE FOOD LINE.  After an hour of line dancing, dancers were hungry.  There was a lot of food again.  A big "THANK YOU" to people who brought food:  Nick & Eden brought rice and chicken chop suey.  Bert Alota & Suzanne brought 3 large pizzas!!  Nedy brought turkey soup with rice.  Bernie & Lydia brought macaroni salad.  Beth brought pancit and watermelon.  Myrna brought spaghetti.  Jake brought leche flan.  Rei brought flan cupcakes.  Josie & Romy brought watermelon.  And, there was a lot more.  (I hope I got the credits right.  Correction:  It was Nora & Joe who brought maruya last week, not Nene & Jake.)



LINE DANCING was non stop from 6 until 7pm, and then intermittently until 10.  Above, dancers were line dancing to the huge favorite "Bachata Risma", with Edith, Josie and Nora in the front line.



CHILLY CHA CHA seems to be making a come-back.  Above, Nene demonstrated the version of "Chilly Cha Cha" Line Dance choreographed by Totoy Pinoy, with Josie also in front.  I love the song. 



BIRTHDAY GIRLS, Neriza, Myrna and Beth, with birthdays in November lined up with their roses and balloons.  Above, Romy was serenading them with "Love Me With All Your Heart" when Neriza joined in to make it a duet.



BALLROOM.  We guys preferred ballroom dancing.  Above, I was fortunate to get to dance with Elsie to the boogie "Wait A Minute".


Here's the plan for the next few weeks for Thursday night dances:

Thursday, November 17, 2016:  WESTERN COWBOY Dance Party in Eastlake with prizes for best attire, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, November 24, 2016:  THANKSGIVING DAY.  No dance !!


Thursday, December 1, 2016:  Dance Party in Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Mel Zaragoza.


Thursday, December 8, 2016:  BIRTHDAY NIGHT Dance Party in Eastlake, with roses & balloons for December birthday celebrants, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.



  It's a fun dance party most every Thursday night with line dances and ballroom dances like swing including Manila Swing (also known as 4-count hustle or Philippine swing or Filipino swing), cha cha, night club 2-step, rumba and much much more.   


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

P.S. Other Notes: (1) These are really fun ballroom and line dance parties.  This is Thursday night dancing in San Diego.  While the dancing is continuous, there are dancers who are happy to give free dance one-on-one lessons during the dances, in case you don't know the steps of a particular dance.  Hmmm - I bet the simultaneous instructions while others are dancing make these, for example, the best Thursday night cha cha dancing lessons in San Diego.  

(2)  You can click on Links to YouTube MUSIC VIDEOS and other websites that are mentioned in this email (the links are colored like this of "Chilly Cha Cha").  You can get more info at websites like: this email group's Home Page and Upcoming Events.  

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

Sunday, November 6, 2016

ROSES & BALLOONS BIRTHDAY DANCE PARTY at Eastlake This Thursday November 10, 2016


Hello Dancers!  
  If you have a birthday in November, come to your party!  Besides cake, Birthday girls get roses and maybe balloons and guys get balloons, this Thursday night, November 10, 2016, at Eastlake Shores.  There'll also be snacks and beverages.  It's a "private party" and this is your invitation.  Dancers are welcome to bring a dish of food to share.  The great DJ Bing Villafuerte will play line dances 6pm-7pm, followed by mixed ballroom and line dancing until 10pm.  
DIRECTIONS:  Take the H Street east to Eastlake Drive.  Go right one block, then right onto Lakeshore Drive. Then, turn left immediately into parking lot - the Clubhouse is behind the the gated fence. 

Last Thursday, November 3, 2016, DJ Mel Zaragoza played at Eastlake for 45 happy dancers, as you can see in the following 5 photos.  (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 places where the photos should be, or go to this website to see the whole email.)


THURSDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2016, at Eastlake:

LINE DANCING was non stop from 6 until 7pm.  Above, dancers were line dancing to long-running favorite "Caballero", with Myrna, Edith, Carolyn and Pam in the front line, more or less. 



GREAT FOOD was abundant once again.  Above, dancers waited to get some.  A big "THANK YOU" to people who brought food (let's see if I give accurate credits):  Ralph brought chicken and pancit palabok.  Nick & Eden brought sotunghon soup.  Beth brought tuna sandwiches.  Rei brought suman and dessert.  Royce & Maria brought pizza.  Nene & Jake brought maruya.  Connie & Carol brought cookies.  There also was macaroni & cheese and a lot more.



WELCOME BACK TO NORA, in the front line above between Edith & Romy.  Nora is recovering from knee surgery.  Nene was also in the front line dancing to the line dance favorite, "Bachata Risma".




BALLROOM Dancing.  We guys preferred ballroom dancing.  Above, Lydia and Bernie were dancing to what may have been a night club 2-step.



BOOGIE.  Above, Remi and Cet were dancing to "Bop To Be".


Here's the plan for the next few weeks for Thursday night dances:

Thursday, November 10, 2016:  BIRTHDAY NIGHT Dance Party in Eastlake, with roses & balloons for November birthday celebrants, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Mel Zaragoza.


Thursday, November 17, 2016:  WESTERN COWBOY Dance Party in Eastlake with prizes for best attire, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, November 24, 2016:  THANKSGIVING DAY.  No dance !!


Thursday, December 1, 2016:  Dance Party in Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Mel Zaragoza.


  It's a fun dance party most every Thursday night with line dances and ballroom dances like swing including Manila Swing (also known as 4-count hustle or Philippine swing or Filipino swing), cha cha, night club 2-step, rumba and much much more.   


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

P.S. Other Notes: (1) These are really fun ballroom and line dance parties.  This is Thursday night dancing in San Diego.  While the dancing is continuous, there are dancers who are happy to give free dance one-on-one lessons during the dances, in case you don't know the steps of a particular dance.  Hmmm - I bet the simultaneous instructions while others are dancing make these, for example, the best Thursday night hustle dancing lessons in San Diego.  

(2)  You can click on Links to YouTube MUSIC VIDEOS and other websites that are mentioned in this email (the links are colored like this of "Caballero").  You can get more info at websites like: this email group's Home Page and Upcoming Events.  

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