Sunday, March 27, 2022

NO DANCE at Eastlake Thursday March 31, 2022

Hello Dancers, 

   There will be NO DANCE PARTY this Thursday March 31, 2022, at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista. The clubhouse will be used by some other people. BUT, we'll be back on Thursday April 7th for the April birthdays party.

 (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 see lots of photos and videos on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ), and at the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ), which you should join and post your Eastlake photos and videos.)
 
A 6TH ANIVERSARY DANCE PARTY AT EASTLAKE was last Thursday, March 24th, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, and 35 dancers. Here are a few photos, some from Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ). 

 

 

BY THE LAKE.  Earlybirds, Rei, Edna, Janet, Belen, Edith, Faye and Nanie posed by Eastlake.

 

 

 

LINE DANCING and lessons were non-stop from 6pm - 7pm.  In the photo above, Nedy, Estrelle and Bing were in the front line, more or less, dancing to "CASABLANCA" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35VC3jLVCe8 ).

 

 

 

MISS UKRAINE.  Well, at least that's what I called her.  In the photo above, Mae was by the lake, wearing a pretty yellow and blue outfit, the national colors of war-ravaged Ukraine.

 

 

 

 BEFORE EATING, the dancers posed for the photo above, and then Nedy gave a blessing for the food, and a prayer that Ukraine gets peace quickly.  

 

 

 

BALLROOM DANCING.  In the photo above, Chito was dancing with Florita, who was visiting from the Philippines.  They were dancing to the night club 2-step, "Quit Playing Games With My Heart" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug88HO2mg44 ) 

 


 

ROMY was surrounded by cheering women in the photo above, while the music was "Piel Morena". ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMAjgSJr4Jg )

 

 

 

CHITO WAS BUSY DANCING, again in the photo above, this time with Cindy and Myrna, who hadn't been to a dance at Eastlake for years.  This dance was called "Save The Last Dance" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTlgdkzc2Z8 ).

 

 

 

BHEBZ, who also had not been to a dance at Eastlake for years, was dancing with Leo in the selfie above, copied from Nedy's Facebook  ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ).


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

Thursday, March 31, 2022:  NO DANCE.  Somebody else has an event in the clubhouse that evening.


Thursday, April 7, 2022:  APRIL BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons. DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, April 14, 2022:  NO DANCE in the clubhouse that evening in honor of Holy Thursday.


Thursday, April 21, 2022:  70'S DISCO DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Prizes for best attire. 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) These are really fun ballroom and line dance parties.  This is Thursday night ballroom and line dancing in San Diego. This is the best Thursday night best swing dancing party in San Diego, with many types of dance. 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, March 20, 2022

DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday March 24, 2022

Hello Dancers, 

   You are invited to a DANCE PARTY this Thursday March 24, 2022, at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista. It's the 6th anniversary of Thursday night dancing at Eastlake, except for a year and a half closure due to coronavirus. 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 great DJ Mel Zaragoza will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.

  MASKS required?  Well, the homeowners association still has a "masks recommended" sign on the door.  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 see lots of photos and videos on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ), and at the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ), which you should join and post your Eastlake photos and videos.)

  

ST. PATRICK'S DANCE PARTY AT EASTLAKE was last Thursday, March 17th, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, and 50 dancers. Here are a few photos, some from Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ). 

 

 

BY THE LAKE.  Edith, Helen, Nene, Janet and Juliet posed by Eastlake on the 1st week of Daylight Saving Time in 2022. It won't end until November 5th.

 

 

 

NEDY BY THE LAKE.  Nedy, the Director of Photography, posed by Eastlake.  This and about 150 selfies from the St Patrick's Party are in Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ). Maybe some videos will be posted. 

 

 

 

LINE DANCING and lessons were non-stop from 6pm - 7pm.  In the photo above, Edith and Bing were in the front line, more or less, dancing to "RING MY BELL" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBEf7ThR5VI&t=10s ). 

 

 

 

BEFORE EATING, the dancers posed for the photo above, and then Nedy gave a blessing for the food, and a prayer that Ukraine gets peace quickly.

 

 

 

YMCA.  In the photo above, dancers went wild for the party favorite, "YMCA". ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8cM0xiLWmM )

 

 

 

IRISH STEW.  In the photo above, the Eastlake Dance Group were performing a special number in green St. Patrick's attire made by Faye.  It was a lively Irish dance called "Irish Stew" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-Png9YqBoA ).

 

 

 

BALLROOM DANCING.  In the photo above, Cindy & Chito were dancing. It was the night club 2-step "Yo Te Amo" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkVbgpXXR0M ).

 

 

 

WINNING COUPLES. In the photo above, couples with winning St Patrick's attire posed. Bing & Janet, Irish & Roland, Edwin & Jhosie, Helen & Juliet, and Eva & Dwayne.

 

 

 

 WINNING LADIES. In the photo above, ladies in winning St Patrick's attire posed. Nedy, Karina, Annie, Eleanor, Alice, Nene, Estrelle, Mayeth, Delia, Beth, Ofelia (who was the dancer from the farthest, Australia), Nanie, Faye, Lolit, Mae, Marivic (Victoria), Sheila, Edna, and Pat.  


FLASHBACK TO 2016:

 

 

THE FIRST THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE AT EASTLAKE. In the photo above on March 31, 2016, 6 years ago, Edith, Tess and Fe were in the front line, more or less, dancing the line dance "Let's Get Loud".


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

Thursday, March 24, 2022:  6TH ANNIVERSARY DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. DJ Mel Zaragoza.


Thursday, March 31, 2022:  NO DANCE.  Somebody else has an event in the clubhouse that evening.


Thursday, April 7, 2022:  APRIL BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons. DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, April 14, 2022:  NO DANCE in the clubhouse that evening in honor of Holy Thursday.


  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) These are really fun ballroom and line dance parties.  This is Thursday night ballroom and line dancing in San Diego. This is the best Thursday night best swing dance party in San Diego, with many types of dance. 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, March 13, 2022

ST. PATRICK'S DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday March 17, 2022

Hello Dancers, 

   You are invited to a ST. PATRICK'S DANCE PARTY this Thursday March 17, 2022, at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista.

 


  There'll be lots of dancing, fun, food, beverages, and prize for best attire. It's a "private party" and this is your invitation.  Now that we are in Daylight Saving Time, there'll be lots of photos by the lake.  Dancers are welcome to bring a dish of food to share. The wonderful DJ Bing Villafuerte will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.

  MASKS required?  Well, the homeowners association still has a "masks recommended" sign on the door.  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 see lots of photos and videos on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ), and at the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ), which you should join and post your Eastlake photos and videos.)

 

A MARCH BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY AT EASTLAKE was last Thursday, March 10th, with DJ Nickie Bascos, and 48 dancers. Here are a few photos, some from Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ). 

 

 

LINE DANCING and lessons were non-stop from 6pm - 7pm.  In the photo above, Edith and Beth were in the front line, more or less, dancing to "HEAR MY SONG" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqKLeIuFUII ). 

 

 

 

 BEFORE EATING, the dancers posed for the photo above, and then Nedy gave a blessing for the food, and a prayer that Ukraine gets peace quickly. 

 

 

 

 BALLROOM DANCING.  In the photo above, Elsie and Ping were dancing. I'm not sure, but about that time it was the rumba "Esta Noche" ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwtDJ5Lu6dw ).

 

 

 

 BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS with birthdays in March lined up for photos by the cake while singing "Happy Birthday".  They were Joe, Ric, Aurea, Sally, Faye, Eva, Dwayne and DJ Nickie.

 

 


 THE CAKE was fabulous.  It was layers of chocolate and white cake separated by whipped cream, and it featured green shamrock cloverleafs on top.

 

 

 

 THE BAKER.  Once again a huge "Thank You!!" to Myra (Veronica) for baking the birthday cake.


FLASHBACK TO 2019:

 

 

2019 ST. PATRICK'S PARTY BEST ATTIRE WINNERS, in the photo above on March 14, 2019, were Olive, Sheila, Eleanor, Eva, Estrelle, Rosa, Nene and Nedy.



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

Thursday, March 17, 2022:  ST PATRICK'S NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Prizes for best attire. DJ Bing Villafuerte.

Thursday, March 24, 2022:  DANCE PARTY, the 6th anniversary at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. DJ Mel Zaragoza.

Thursday, March 31, 2022:  NO DANCE.  Somebody else has an event in the clubhouse that evening.

Thursday, April 7, 2022:  APRIL BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons. 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) These are really fun ballroom and line dance parties.  This is Thursday night ballroom and line dancing in San Diego. This is the best Thursday night line dance party in San Diego, with many types of dance. 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, March 6, 2022

MARCH BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday March 10, 2022

Hello Dancers, 

   You are invited to a MARCH BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY this Thursday March 10, 2022, at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista. There'll be lots of dancing, fun, food, beverages, roses for birthday ladies and balloons. It's a "private party" and this is your invitation, especially if you have a birthday in March.  Dancers are welcome to bring a dish of food to share. The phenomenal DJ Nickie Bascos will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.

  MASKS required?  Well, the homeowners association has a "masks recommended" sign on the door.  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 see lots of photos and videos on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ), and at the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ), which you should join and post your Eastlake photos and videos.)

 

A DANCE PARTY AT EASTLAKE was last Thursday, March 3rd, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, with 30 dancers. Here are a few photos, most from Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ). 

 


 LINE DANCING and lessons were non-stop from 6pm - 7pm.  In the photo above, Connie, Nedy  and Bing were in the front line dancing to "HEAR MY SONG" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqKLeIuFUII ).

 

 


  BEFORE EATING, the dancers posed for the photo above, and then Nedy gave a blessing for the food, and a prayer that Ukraine gets peace quickly.

 

 

 

JIVE BUNNY ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iDwk4n39R0 ) got everyone dancing the jive boogie in the photo above.

 

 

 

 BALLROOM DANCING.  In the photo above, Eva and Dwayne (Edwin) were dancing. I'm not sure, but probably it was a night club two-step.

 

 

 

COMING ATTRACTIONS. Edith held up notices of the upcoming dance parties.


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


Thursday, March 10, 2022:  MARCH BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons. DJ Nickie Bascos.


Thursday, March 17, 2022:  ST PATRICK'S NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Prizes for best attire. DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, March 24, 2022:  DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. DJ Mel Zaragoza.


Thursday, March 31, 2022:  NO DANCE.  Somebody else has an event in the clubhouse that evening.


  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) These are really fun ballroom and line dance parties.  This is Thursday night ballroom and line dancing in San Diego. This is the best Thursday night Filipino-American dancing in San Diego, with many types of dance. 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".

Friday, March 4, 2022

Services for Nick Enriquez on Monday March 21, 2022

We and the Eastlake Thursday Dancers and many others in San Diego were deeply saddened to hear that Nick Enriquez passed away on Sunday, February 20th. Nick Enriquez was a mainstay in many Filipino-American groups in the San Diego area for many years. We enjoyed being with Nick and Eden at the Thursday Night dances both at the former Point Point Joint, and then for the past 6 years at the Eastlake Shores Clubhouse in Chula Vista, where Nick and Eden were dubbed as the First Couple.  We'd see him at RMX dances in Miramar, too.  He also danced in choreographed "special numbers".  We'll miss the delicious food he prepared for the dances, and the lunch and dinner parties he hosted. He was a big financial supporter and he always paid for the DJs.  We love you Nick, forever.  - Bert & Edith Donaldson   

 

 

 NICK THE DANCER.  Nick was dancing with Eden in the photo above on September 9, 2021, at Eastlake. It looks like they were dancing the tango. Dancers were in white for the September Birthdays Party.



OFFICIAL OBITUARY:

( https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/bonita-ca/nick-enriquez-10599113 )

  


 OBITUARY

Nick Tuazon Enriquez
April 17, 1933 – February 20, 2022


Nick Enriquez was born on April 17th, 1933, in Balanga, Bataan. He started courting Norma Banzon in high school, and continued through their college years, finally getting engaged in 1955 after he completed U.S. Navy Basic training. They married on August 18th, 1956, only to be separated while Nick returned to his duty station in Hawaii. They had their first child, Pam, in May of 1957. Shortly thereafter, Nick was reassigned to Subic Bay Naval Base where they established their first home and had their second child, Arnie, in May of 1959. Their next assignment was in Vallejo, CA, where Eric was born in February, 1962. The last duty station of his meritorious Navy career was at the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, during which their fourth and last child, David, was born. After his Navy retirement in 1975 he accepted a position as General Manager of the American Embassy Recreation Association Club in Jakarta. During his tenure he greatly expanded the membership, benefits, and quality of life for thousands of American expatriates in Jakarta. In December, 1979, he accepted a position in Jakarta with the Continental Oil Company (CONOCO) as Director of Housing and Maintenance. Five years later he was promoted to a position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Due to Norma’s increasing need for advanced medical treatment, Nick opted to retire from CONOCO in 1989 and returned to San Diego with Norma and David, where he used his business experience to establish a property management company. In spite of excellent medical care, Norma passed away on April 8th, 2002. Nick continued to operate his property management business and to contribute prominently to the Filipino-American Community in San Diego, serving as an officer in the Bataan Association of Southern California, Knights of Columbus, and Kaibigan Ng Immaculate Conception Sa America. In addition, he generously helped countless individuals in many ways. Nick was blessed late in his life to meet and fall in love with Eden (Maria Lourdes Solis), whom he married on May 23rd, 2017. She was a great companion and loving caregiver to him, as he had been to Norma, through his final days. Nick passed away from a combination of medical complications on Sunday, February 20th, 2022. Nick is survived by - His wife Eden. - His daughter, Pam; her son, Bradley Loomis; her son Daniel Loomis and his wife Emily, and their children, Caroline and Chapman. - His son Arnie, and his wife, Susan; their son Nick and his wife Sarah Pearl, and their daughter Adelaide; their son Samuel and his wife Joyful; their daughter Sarah Brown and her husband, Samuel Brown, and their son Jack. - His son Eric and his wife, Cindy. - His son David.

A visitation for Nick will be held Sunday, March 20, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Glen Abbey's Magnolia Room, 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902. A funeral mass will occur Monday, March 21, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St Charles Catholic Church, 990 Saturn Blvd, San Diego, CA 92154. Following the funeral mass a graveside service will occur Monday, March 21, 2022 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.glenabbeysandiego.net for the Enriquez family.