Sunday, August 29, 2021

DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday September 2, 2021

Hello Dancers, 

   You are invited to a DANCE PARTY this Thursday September 2, 2021, at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista. There'll be lots of dancing, fun, food, 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 Bing Villafuerte will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  Come - for the 6th week back after being closed (mostly for the COVID coronavirus pandemic) for 17 months.

  MASKS to prevent COVID spread?  Well, the homeowners association has not issued any COVID coronavirus requirements. But, in order to have a healthy dance, please do not come in if you have a fever, cough, or other cold or flu symptoms.  Anyone can wear a mask who chooses. Everyone should bring a mask, just in case the requirements change at the last minute.

DIRECTIONS: Take H Street east to Eastlake Drive.  Go right one block, then turn right onto Lakeshore Drive. Then, turn left immediately into the parking lot of 2050 Lakeshore Drive.  The Eastlake Shores Clubhouse is behind the gated fence.


 (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 photo should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can also see lots of photos at the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook, copy or retype:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ) .

 

LAST WEEK'S CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL DANCE PARTY on THURSDAY August 26, 2021 at Eastlake:

 

 

BY THE LAKE, in the photo above, it was Geraldine, Nene and Jannet sitting by shore of Eastlake.  

 

 

 

CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL with HATS & SHORTS was the theme for the night.  Above, most of the dancers in shorts posed by the lake.

 

 

 

LINE DANCING.  Yes, there was a lot of dancing.  Line dancing was non-stop from 6pm - 7pm.  Nedy, Bing and Eden were in the front line in the photo above, dancing to "Kokomo" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DycVtHfqNg ).  See this and many more on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ).

 

 

 

POSE BEFORE FOOD TIME. Dancers posed for the photo above before eating. There were over 30 dancers enjoying great food, such as apritada from Nick & Eden, palitaw from Carmen, Laing from Faye, potato mushroom from Geraldine, pizza from Romy & Josie, salads, desserts and more. 

 

 

 

CHA CHA.  Back to dancing, in the photo above, it was Nick & Eden dancing to a cha cha. 

 

 

 

ROLAND & IRIS dropped in and were welcomed for their 1st time to dance at Eastlake.

 

 

 

CARIBBEAN HATS WINNERS.  Well, there were a lot of great Caribbean hats worn.  The photo above is of the randomly-selected prize winners, Nanie, Karina, announcer Edith, Nedy, Helen, Faye, Linda, Josie T, and Trini.


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


Thursday, September 2, 2021:  DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. DJ Bing.

Thursday, September 9, 2021: SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Roses for birthday ladies.  DJ Nickie Bascos.

Thursday, September 16, 2021:  DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. DJ Bing.

Thursday, September 23, 2021: FLAPPERS & ROARING 20's DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Prizes.  DJ Bing


  It's a fun dance party most Thursday nights with line dances and ballroom dances like swing including 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 Filipino-American dancing in San Diego.  While the dancing and music are 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. 

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Sunday, August 22, 2021

CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY with HATS & SHORTS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday August 26, 2021

Hello Dancers, 

   You are invited to a CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY with HATS & SHORTS DANCE PARTY this Thursday August 26, 2021, at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista. There'll be lots of dancing, fun, food, 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 for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  Come - for the 5th week back after being closed 

(mostly for the COVID coronavirus pandemic) for 17 months.

MASKS to prevent COVID spread?  Well, the homeowners association has not issued any COVID coronavirus requirements. But, in order to have a healthy dance, please do not come in if you have a fever, cough, or other cold or flu symptoms.  Anyone can wear a mask who chooses. Everyone should bring a mask, just in case the requirements change at the last minute.

DIRECTIONS: Take H Street east to Eastlake Drive.  Go right one block, then turn right onto Lakeshore Drive. Then, turn left immediately into the parking lot of 2050 Lakeshore Drive.  The Eastlake Shores Clubhouse is behind the gated fence.

 (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 photo should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can also see lots of photos at the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook, copy or retype:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ) .
 

LAST WEEK'S DANCE PARTY on THURSDAY August 19, 2021 at Eastlake:

 

 

BY THE LAKE, in the photo above, it was Neriza, Pat, Eden, Josie and Nedy. See this and many many more on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ).

 

 

 

POSE BEFORE FOOD TIME. Dancers posed for the photo above before eating. There were 20 dancers enjoying great food, baked salmon from Nick & Eden, and lumpia from Romy & Josie.

 

 


CHA CHA.  Above we see Janet and Beth dancing cha cha to "Smooth"  ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Whgn_iE5uc ).

 

 


HIP HOP.  Above, many ladies were dancing in a circle, while Ruben & Beth danced swing, to "Answer The Phone" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvEor-eb0CQ ).



2019 CARIBBEAN NIGHT - TWO YEARS AGO - June 20, 2019:

 

 

ABOVE:  2019 WINNERS for BEST HATS - CARIBBEAN NIGHT, June 2019.


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

Thursday, August 26, 2021:  CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY with HATS & SHORTS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  Prizes for best attire, especially hats. DJ Bing.

Thursday, September 2, 2021:  DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. DJ Bing.

Thursday, September 9, 2021: SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Roses for birthday ladies.  DJ Nickie Bascos.

Thursday, September 16, 2021:  DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. DJ Bing.



  It's a fun dance party most Thursday nights with line dances and ballroom dances like swing including 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 are 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. 

(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".

Monday, August 16, 2021

DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday August 19, 2021

Hello Dancers, 

   You are invited to a DANCE PARTY this Thursday August 19, 2021, at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista. There'll be lots of dancing, fun, food, 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 for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  Come - for the 4th week back after being closed (mostly for the COVID coronavirus pandemic) for 17 months.

  MASKS to prevent COVID spread?  Well, the homeowners association has not issued any COVID coronavirus requirements. But, in order to have a healthy dance, please do not come in if you have a fever, cough, or other cold or flu symptoms.  Anyone can wear a mask who chooses. Everyone should bring a mask, just in case the requirements change at the last minute.

DIRECTIONS: Take H Street east to Eastlake Drive.  Go right one block, then turn right onto Lakeshore Drive. Then, turn left immediately into the parking lot of 2050 Lakeshore Drive.  The Eastlake Shores Clubhouse is behind the gated fence.

 (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 photo should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can also see lots of photos at the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook, copy or retype:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962) .
 

LAST WEEK'S AUGUST BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY on THURSDAY August 12, 2021 at Eastlake:

 

 

POSE BEFORE FOOD TIME. Dancers posed for the photo above before eating. There were over 40 dancers enjoying great food. Photos for this week are courtesy of John Griswold. See these and over 100 more on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ). 

 

 

 

ESTA BY THE LAKE.  Above, Esta, a visiting VIP from RMX Dancers, cooled off a little by the shore of Eastlake just past sunset. 

 

 


BORRACHO Y LOCO.  LINE DANCING was non-stop from 6pm - 7pm, and then off & on until closing time.  Above, Nedy, DJ Nickie and Aurora were in front, more or less, a little later in the night for the line dance Borracho Y Loco (the real name is "Lamento Boliviano", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbmDOO18MVI ).

 

 

 

BALLROOM DANCING was favored by the guys.  Above, Joe & Nedy and Carmen & Faye, along with others, were dancing what appears to be a swing dance.

 

 


BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS Pat and Aurora were getting ready to cut the cake, while everyone else sang "Happy Birthday" to them.  The delicious cake was  pistachio flavored and colored green for the summer, and was made by Myra (Veronica).  


 

 

DELILAH, a visiting VIP who is President of the Batanes Association of America, was dancing with DJ Nickie, probably to a swing dance.



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

Thursday, August 19, 2021:  DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. DJ Bing.

Thursday, August 26, 2021:  CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY with HATS & SHORTS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. DJ Bing.

Thursday, September 2, 2021:  DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. DJ Bing.

Thursday, September 9, 2021: SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Roses for birthday ladies.  DJ Nickie Bascos.



  It's a fun dance party most Thursday nights with line dances and ballroom dances like swing including 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 are 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. 

(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".

Sunday, August 8, 2021

BIRTHDAY DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday August 12, 2021

Hello Dancers, 

   You are invited to THE AUGUST BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY this Thursday August 12, 2021, at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista. There'll be lots of dancing, fun, food, and beverages. It's a "private party" and this is your invitation.  Dancers are welcome to bring a dish of food to share. The marvelous DJ nickie Bascos will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  Come - for the 3rd week back after being closed (mostly for the COVID coronavirus pandemic) for 17 months.

  MASKS to prevent COVID spread?  the homeowners association has not issued any COVID coronavirus requirements. But, in order to have a healthy dance, please do not come in if you have a fever, cough, or other cold or flu symptoms.  Anyone can wear a mask who chooses. Everyone should bring a mask, just in case the requirements change at the last minute, and finish getting COVID vaccinations.

DIRECTIONS: Take H Street east to Eastlake Drive.  Go right one block, then turn right onto Lakeshore Drive. Then, turn left immediately into the parking lot of 2050 Lakeshore Drive.  The Eastlake Shores Clubhouse is behind the gated fence.

 (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 photo should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can also see lots of photos at the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook, copy or retype:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962) .
 

LAST WEEK'S DANCE PARTY on THURSDAY August 5, 2021 at Eastlake:

 

 

BY THE SHORE OF EASTLAKE.  Above, Beth, Belen, Lydia and Connie posed by the lake. Photo is courtesy of Ric Bautista.  


 

 

LINE DANCING was non-stop from 6pm - 7pm.  Above, Bernie, Nedy, and DJ Bing were in front, more or less,  for a line dance.  I think it was "Carinito" line dance ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwIkS7sMEeg ).  I copied it  from Nedy's Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao - you can see LOTS of other photos there.

 

 


POSE BEFORE FOOD TIME. Dancers posed for the photo above before eating. There were over 30 dancers enjoying great food. Photo is courtesy of Ric Bautista.

 

 


JONA and JUN were VIP dancers in the photo above, dancing a night club 2-step to "Yo Te Amo" ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkVbgpXXR0M&ob=av2e ).



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


Thursday, August 12, 2021: AUGUST BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Roses for birthday ladies.  DJ Nickie Bascos.

Thursday, August 19, 2021:  DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. DJ Bing.

Thursday, August 26, 2021:  CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY with HATS & SHORTS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.

Thursday, September 2, 2021:  DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.


  It's a fun dance party most Thursday nights with line dances and ballroom dances like swing including 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 are 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. 

(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".

Sunday, August 1, 2021

DANCE PARTY at Eastlake this Thursday August 5, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Hello Dancers,  

   You are invited to a DANCE PARTY this Thursday August 5, 2021, at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista. There'll be lots of dancing, fun, food, and beverages. It's a "private party" and this is your invitation.  Dancers are welcome to bring a dish of food to share. The spectacular DJ Bing Villafuerte will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  Come - for the 2nd week back after being closed (mostly for the COVID coronavirus pandemic) for 17 months.

  MASKS to prevent COVID spread?  Well, at least at this moment, the homeowners association has not issued any COVID coronavirus requirements. But, in order to have a healthy dance, please do not come in if you have a fever, cough, or other cold or flu symptoms.  Anyone can wear a mask who chooses. Everyone should bring a mask, just in case the requirements change at the last minute, and finish getting COVID vaccinations.

DIRECTIONS: Take H Street east to Eastlake Drive.  Go right one block, then turn right onto Lakeshore Drive. Then, turn left immediately into the parking lot of 2050 Lakeshore Drive.  The Eastlake Shores Clubhouse is behind the gated fence.

 (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 photo should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can also see lots of photos at the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook, copy or retype:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962) .
 

LAST WEEK'S HAWAIIAN NIGHT DANCE PARTY on THURSDAY July 29, 2021 at Eastlake:

 


 BY THE SHORE OF EASTLAKE.  Above, Director of Photography, Nedy, posed for a selfie.  I copied it  from Nedy's Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao - you can see LOTS of other photos there.

 

 


 

LINE DANCING was non-stop from 6pm - 7pm.  Above, Nedy, Eden and Janet were in front, more or less,  for a line dance.  This is also from Nedy's Facebook. 

 

 


 POSE BEFORE FOOD TIME. Dancers posed for the photo above before eating.

 

 


DJ BING kept the great music going, in addition to teaching several of the line dances.  DJ Bing will be back this coming Thursday.  (From Nedy's Facebook)

 

 

 

 EDEN and NICK sat near the front.  Nick is the Director of DJs.

 

 


CUMBIA, in this case "Baila Esta Cumbia", was a popular dance step.  Rei and Dolly were frolicking to the song while others danced. 

 

 

WINNERS OF HAWAIIAN NIGHT BEST ATTIRE.  Well this photo has most of them.  Left-to-right: Janet, Eva, Connie, Elsa, Rei, Nedy, Edith, Nene, Estrelle, Faye, first-timers Nania and Helen, and Dolly.  





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

Thursday, August 5, 2021: DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. DJ Bing Villafuerte.

Thursday, August 12, 2021: AUGUST BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Roses for birthday ladies.  DJ Nice.

Thursday, August 19, 2021:  DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. DJ Bing.

Thursday, August 19, 2021:  DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.


  It's a fun dance party most Thursday nights with line dances and ballroom dances like swing including 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 are 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.  

(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".