Sunday, April 30, 2023

CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday May 4, 2023

Hello Dancers,  

  You are invited to a CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN NIGHT DANCE PARTY this Thursday May 4, 2023, at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista. There'll be lots of dancing, fun, food, beverages, and prizes to selected best attired. It's a "private party" and this is your invitation.  Dancers are welcome to bring a dish of food to share.  The adorable DJ Bing Villafuerte will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  A cool but dry night after a rainy morning is currently forecast.
 
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 place where the photo should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email. Normally, you can see many many photos and videos from the dance on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ), and on the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ), but for this week, these 7 photos may be all you see there. You should join that Eastlake Facebook and post your Eastlake photos and videos. )

 

A DANCE PARTY was at Eastlake last Thursday, April 27th, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, on a cool-weather night.  There were almost 40 in attendance.  Here are some photos:

 

 

 BY THE LAKE.  Early in the evening there were people posing by Eastlake. In the photo above Gemma, Estrelle, Edith, Janet, Delia, Mayethe and Nora posed by Eastlake before the dance.

 

 

 

 BEFORE EATING, dancers posed for the photo above. Beth gave a blessing for the food, and thankfulness for bringing us all together.

 

 

 

 BALLROOM DANCING was frequent.  In the photo above, the skillful Chito was dancing West Coast Swing with both Florita and Cindy.  The music was "Black Velvet" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkXNEmtf9tk ).

 

 

 

 LINE DANCING was non-stop from 6 to 7pm, and off and on until 10PM.  In the photo above, Irish was front and center, dancing to "Shivers" line dance, a relatively new line dance ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwuK6ixYpwQ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDjbnO1bTjs ).

 

 

 

 MEL LIKES TO ROCK.  In the photo above, Mel Paiste was joined by Karina, Josie, Estrelle and Gemma to dance to "Rock Around The Clock" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgdufzXvjqw ).


FLASHBACK to 2022.  LAST YEAR's CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN NIGHT PARTY WINNERS:

 

 

 LAST YEAR (2022) - WINNING COUPLES in Mexican attire lined up for photos on May 5, 2022, at Eastlake. They were Roland & Irish, Tom & Nanie, Connie & Ric (who was taking the picture), Cindy & Chito, and Eva & Dwayne.

 

 


LAST YEAR (2022) - 10 WINNING LADIES in Mexican attire lined up for photos on May 5, 2022, at Eastlake, in the photo above.

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

Thursday, May 4, 2023:  CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Prizes for best Mexican Night attire.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, May 11, 2023:  NO DANCE PARTY at Eastlake. The clubhouse is reserved for another group on that day.


Thursday, May 18, 2023:  MAY 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, May 25, 2023:  NO DANCE PARTY at Eastlake. The clubhouse is reserved for another group on that day.


  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 dances in San Diego, with many other 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, April 23, 2023

DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday April 27, 2023

Hello Dancers,  

  You are invited to a DANCE PARTY this Thursday April 27, 2023, 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 fabulous DJ Bing Villafuerte will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  Another pleasant-weather night is currently forecast.
 
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 place where the photo should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email. Also, you can see about 200 photos and videos from the dance on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ), and on the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join that Eastlake Facebook and post your Eastlake photos and videos. )

 

A FLOWER PRINTS NIGHT DANCE PARTY was at Eastlake last Thursday, April 20th, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, on a great-weather night.  There were almost 50 in attendance.  Here are some photos, some from the Facebooks, where you can see over 100 nice photos:

 

 

 BY THE LAKE.  Early in the evening there were people posing by Eastlake. In the photo above Nida, Lolit, Nedy, May, Gemma and Susie posed for a selfie. 

 

 

 

 BEFORE EATING, dancers posed for the photo above. Nedy gave a blessing for the food, and thankfulness for bringing us all together.

 

 

 

 LINE DANCING was non-stop from 6 to 7pm, and off and on until 10PM.  In Nedy's selfie  above, it was Edith, Janet and Delia more or less in the front line, dancing to what I think was "La Ultima Noche" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eqyc55qYzvA ).

 

 

 

 BALLROOM DANCING was frequent.  In the photo above, Romy and Lolit were swing dancing to an Elvis Medley ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MBH9-mVYAg ). 

 

 

 

 WINNING COUPLES wearing flower prints on Flower Prints Night posed for the photo above.  The couples were Chito & Cindy, Michael & Lolit, John & Faye, Elaine & John, Nida & Charlie, and Irish & Roland.  Former Director of Finance, Nina, was visiting from northern California, and she helped hand out prizes.  Josie donated several prizes.

 

 


WINNING LADIES on Flower Prints Night at Eastlake posed for the photo above.  They were Nedy, Victoria, Lou, Florita, Beth, Janet, Eva, Gemma, May, Delia, first-timer Ana, Estrelle, Nora and Susie.

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

Thursday, April 27, 2023:  DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, May 4, 2023:  CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Prizes for best Mexican Night attire.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, May 11, 2023:  NO DANCE PARTY at Eastlake. The clubhouse is reserved for another group on that day.


Thursday, May 18, 2023:  MAY 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, 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 hustle dance in San Diego, with many other 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, April 16, 2023

FLOWER PRINTS NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday April 20, 2023

Hello Dancers, 

  You are invited to the FLOWER PRINTS NIGHT DANCE PARTY this Thursday April 20, 2023, at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista. There'll be lots of dancing, fun, food, beverages, and prizes for selected winners of best FLOWER PRINTS attire. 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 for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  Another cool but dry night is currently forecast.
 
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 place where the photo should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email. Also, you can see about 200 photos and videos from the dance on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nedy.lao ), and on the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join that Eastlake Facebook and post your Eastlake photos and videos. )

 

AN APRIL BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY was at Eastlake last Thursday, April 13th, with DJ Nickie Bascos, on a cool but dry weather night.  There were 45 in attendance.  Here are some photos, most are from the Facebooks, where you can see about 200 nice photos:

 

 

 BY THE LAKE.  Early in the evening there were people posing by Eastlake. In the photo above they were Irish, Sheila, Geraldine, Eden and Josie.

 

 

 

BEFORE EATING, dancers posed for the photo above. Nedy gave a blessing for the food, and thankfulness for bringing us all together.

 

 

 

 BALLROOM DANCING was frequent.  In the photo above, Robert and Jannette were dancing a swing.

 

 

 

 APRIL BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS lined up for photos behind the 2 delicious cakes baked by Myra (Veronica). The celebrants were Fred, Bing, May, Karina, Mark and Robert. 

 

 

 

 LINE DANCING?  Well, not exactly.  Although line dancing was non-stop from 6 to 7pm, and off and on until 10PM, in Nedy's selfie  above, it was Romy leading a train of young girls, while he sang (karaoke) "Pretty Young Girl" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-eMnHTAjdk ).


FLASHBACK to 2022.  LAST YEAR's FLOWER PRINTS NIGHT PARTY WINNERS:

 

 

 

 LAST YEAR (2022) - 13 WINNING LADIES in Flower Prints attire lined up for photos on June 23, 2022, at Eastlake.

 

 

 

LAST YEAR (2022) - WINNING COUPLES in Flower Prints attire lined up for photos on June 23, 2022, at Eastlake. They were DJ Bing & Janet, Connie & Pic, and Roland & Irish. 

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

Thursday, April 20, 2023:  FLOWER PRINTS NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Prizes for best Flower Prints Night attire.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, April 27, 2023:  DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, May 4, 2023:  CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Prizes for best Mexican Night attire.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, May 11, 2023:  NO DANCE PARTY at Eastlake. The clubhouse is reserved for another group on that day.


  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 bachata dancng in San Diego, with many other 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, April 9, 2023

APRIL BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday April 13, 2023

Hello Dancers,  

  Happy Easter. You are invited to an APRIL BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY this Thursday April 13, 2023, 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.  Dancers are welcome to bring a dish of food to share.  The wonderful DJ Nickie Bascos will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  Another cool but dry night is currently forecast.
 
  MASKS required?  Well, the homeowners association finally removed its "masks recommended" sign on the door a few weeks ago.  In order to have a healthy dance, please do not come in if you have a fever, a bad cough, or other serious cold or flu symptoms.  Anyone can wear a mask who chooses.

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 photo does 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 photo should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email. Also, you can see previous photos and videos from the dances on the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join that Eastlake Facebook and post your Eastlake photos and videos. )

 
FLASHBACK to 2022.  Well, since there was no Thursday night party at Eastlake last Thursday, let's see what we looked like in 2022.

 

 

2022 - GROUP PHOTO on APR. 7, 2022.  Dancers posed for the photo above on April 7, 2022.

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


Thursday, April 13, 2023:  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.  DJ Nickie Bascos.


Thursday, April 20, 2023:  FLOWER PRINTS NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Prizes for best Flower Prints Night attire.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, April 27, 2023:  DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, May 4, 2023:  CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Prizes for best Mexican Night attire.  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 dancing in San Diego, with many other 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, April 2, 2023

NO DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday April 6, 2023

 Hello Dancers,  

 Sorry, but there will be NO DANCE this Thursday April 6th at Eastlake, in honor of Holy Thursday.  But, please come dancing the following week, April 13th for dancing and the April birthdays party.
 
  MASKS required?  Well, the homeowners association finally removed its "masks recommended" sign on the door a few weeks ago.  In order to have a healthy dance, please do not come in if you have a fever, a bad cough, or other serious cold or flu symptoms.  Anyone can wear a mask who chooses.

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 photos should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email. Also, you can see about 200 photos and videos from the dance on the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join that Eastlake Facebook and post your Eastlake photos and videos. )

 
A 70's DISCO NIGHT DANCE PARTY was at Eastlake last Thursday, March 30th, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, and we had no rain during the dance party.  There were 50 dancers.  The party included a birthday celebration for Cindy and Victoria.  Here are some photos, most are from the Facebooks, where you can see about 200 nice photos and some videos:

 

 

 BY THE LAKE.  Early in the evening there were people posing by Eastlake. In the photo above they were Michael, Lolit, Rei, Edith, Faye, Nida, Geraldine and May.

 

 

 

 BEFORE EATING, dancers posed for the photo above. Beth gave a blessing for the food, and thankfulness for bringing us all together.

 

 

 

 LINE DANCING was non-stop from 6 to 7pm, and off and on until 10PM.  In the photo above, Eden, Esta and Evelyn were in the front line, more or less, dancing to what I think was "Bachata Risma" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO-gndsGLvo ).

 

 

 

 BALLROOM DANCING was frequent, too, during 70's disco Night.  In the photo above, Chito and Elaine were dancing to what may have been a cha cha.

 

 

 

 BIRTHDAY GIRLS posed for the photo above.  Cindy and Victoria honored Eastlake by having birthday parties at Eastlake on 70's Disco Night.  They and their husbands brought an abundance of great food for the birthday celebration.

 

 

 

 BEST 70's DISCO ATTIRED COUPLES posed for the photo above.  They were Janet & Bing, Faye & John, Michael & Lolit, and Irish & Roland.

 

 

 

BEST 70's DISCO ATTIRE - LADIES & MANNY posed for the photo above.  They were Annie, Beth, Victoria, Lou, Edna, Nida, May, Estrelle, Manny, Karina, Sheila and Eva.  Geraldine, Gemma and Elaine were also winners but were not in this photo.

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


Thursday, April 6, 2023:  NO Dance, in honor of Holy Thursday.


Thursday, April 13, 2023:  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.  DJ Nickie Bascos.


Thursday, April 20, 2023:  FLOWER PRINTS NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Prizes for best Flower Prints Night attire.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, April 27, 2023:  DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 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 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 bachata dancing in San Diego, with many other 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".