NEW YEAR MASQUERADE DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday December 28, 2023

Hello Dancers, 

 Merry Christmas.!!!  You are invited to a NEW YEAR MASQUERADE DANCE PARTY this Thursday December 28, 2023, at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista. There'll be lots of dancing, fun, food, and beverages. Masquerade winners vie for prizes. It's a "private party" and this is your invitation.  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.

  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 photos 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/nedy.lao ), and on the EastLake Shore Thursday Dance Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Eastlake Facebook and post your Eastlake photos and videos.)
 

FLASHBACK TO 2022:

 

 

2022 - NEW YEAR MASQUERADE DANCE NIGHT WINNERS.  Last year's winning couples at the New Year Masquerade Night Party posed for the photo above on Dec. 29, 2022.


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

Thursday, December 28, 2023: NEW YEARS MASQUERADE DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Masquerade-costumed winners vie for prizes. DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, January 4, 2024:  Dance Party at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte. 


Thursday, January 11, 2024: JANUARY 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, January 18, 2024:  Dance Party at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  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 dance 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".

NO DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday December 21, 2023

Hello Dancers, 


 SORRY, but there will be NO DANCE PARTY this Thursday December 21, 2023, at Eastlake.  The Eastlake HOA slashed our dance schedule, again.  The next Eastlake Thursday night dance is scheduled for the following Thursday December 28th for the New Year's Masquerade Dance Party.  

 (Note:   If the following pictures 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 pictures should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can see many great photos and videos from this past Thursday and previous dances 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 the Eastlake Facebook and post your Eastlake photos and videos.).
 

A CHRISTMAS & DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY was at Eastlake last Thursday, December 14th, with DJ Nickie Bascos, on a cool but dry night.  There were almost 60 in attendance, close to the most in 2023.  There was a lot going on. Here are 6 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party.  All were copied from earlier Facebook posts:

 

 

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

 

 

 

 LINE DANCING was non-stop from 6 to 7pm, and off and on with ballroom dances until 10PM.  In the photo above, many from Bing & Janet's Group danced a special number called "Watermelon Moonshine" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVL2lHzAE4A ).  You can see John and Faye in the front line, and Annie and Nida behind them.

 

 

 

 FRIENDS, I was told, is the name of the dance group in the photo above.  Although the FRIENDS group is a new one to me, they danced very nicely to a special number of the song, "Let's Groove Tonight" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAMt_XPvoQY ). Sheila and Karina were in the front line, more or less.  Beth, Nedy and Eden were next, and Connie was in back.

 

 

 

 BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS posed behind the Christmas/Birthday cake that was baked by Myra (Veronica).  The celebrants were holding gift cards handed out by DJ Nickie, which included a little gift and some cash.  Rima was substituting for her daughter Jamila.  Also celebrating their December birthdays in the photo above were Estrelle, Nida, Edwin, and Edna.

 

 

 

 DANCING JOYOUSLY, in the photo above, some ladies including Nida were enjoying dancing in a circle around Romy who was singing "Pretty Young Girl" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-eMnHTAjdk ).

 

 

 BALLROOM DANCING was in abundance. In the photo above, I was enjoying dancing with Annie to the merengue "Linda Eh" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw9orjqEPOc )


CLUBHOUSE RESERVATION ISSUES.  Various issues in regards to Thursday dancing in the Eastlake HOA Clubhouse remain unresolved.   The requirement to keep the bathrooms locked at all times is proving to be difficult.    


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


Thursday, December 21, 2023: NO DANCE.  Eastlake HOA gave "our" night to another group.


Thursday, December 28, 2023: NEW YEARS MASQUERADE DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Masquerade-costumed winners vie for prizes. DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, January 4, 2024:  Dance Party at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte. 


Thursday, January 11, 2024: JANUARY 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 dance 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".

CHRISTMAS AND DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday December 14, 2023

Hello Dancers,  

   You are invited to a combined CHRISTMAS and DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY this Thursday December 14, 2023, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista. So, if you have a birthday in December or would like a Christmas Party, please come.  (Our reservation for December 21st was cancelled by the HOA.) 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 Nickie Bascos will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  More cool and dry weather is currently forecast for Thursday night. It's possible that DJ Eric will make a guest appearance, too.

 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.  You can see many great photos and videos from the dances 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 the Eastlake Facebook and post your Eastlake photos and videos.)
 
A DANCE PARTY was at Eastlake last Thursday, December 7th, with DJ Bing Villafuerte.  There were 45 in attendance, thanks in part to three 1st-timers.  Here are 4 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party.  Most were copied from earlier Facebook posts:

 

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

 

 

 LINE DANCING was non-stop from 6 to 7pm, and off and on with ballroom dances until 10PM.  In the photo above, dancers enjoyed a well-liked line dance called "Cold Heart" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1De2dpLmRas ).  You can see Edith and Karina more or less in the front line. 

 

 

 BALLROOM DANCING was in abundance. In the photo above, Mona and DJ Bing were enjoying what seems to have been the swing "All Of Me" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbtLqVoMWdQ )

 

 

 DANCING JOYOUSLY, in Nedy's selfie above, Mona and Janet were enjoying dancing in a circle to what was something like "Wooly Bully" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcU3b_OfGrs ). 


CLUBHOUSE RESERVATION ISSUES.  Various issues in regards to Thursday dancing in the Eastlake HOA Clubhouse remain unresolved. The latest is the matter of cancelling "our" Thursday night reservations. The HOA Board seems willing to waive the weekly rental fee and the need to make frequent reservation requests.  However, the requirement to keep the bathrooms locked at all times is proving to be difficult.    


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


Thursday, December 14, 2023: CHRISTMAS and DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY (combined) 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, and maybe also DJ Eric


Thursday, December 21, 2023: No dance.  Eastlake HOA gave "our" night to another group.


Thursday, December 28, 2023: NEW YEARS MASQUERADE DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Masquerade-costumed winners vie for prizes. DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, January 4, 2024:  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 dance 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".

DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday December 7, 2023

Hello Dancers,  

   You are invited to a DANCE PARTY this Thursday December 7, 2023, 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 Bing Villafuerte will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  Cool and dry weather is currently forecast for Thursday night.

 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.  You can see many great photos and videos from the dances 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 the Eastlake Facebook and post your Eastlake photos and videos.)
 
 Most of the following 6 photos were selected from the 100's posted in Facebooks.
 
A COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT DANCE PARTY was at Eastlake last Thursday, November 30th, with DJ Bing Villafuerte.  There were almost 60 in attendance, one of the biggest parties of 2023, thanks in part to five 1st-timers, and a lot was going on.  Here are 6 photos from last Thursday's Cowboy & Western Night Dance Party:

 

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

 

  BALLROOM DANCING was in abundance.  In Nedy's selfie above, Aida and first-timer Pete were enjoying what looks like a swing or night club 2-step.

 

 

 LINE DANCING was non-stop from 6 to 7pm, and off and on with ballroom dances until 10PM.  And, there were some SPECIAL NUMBERS, like in the photo above.  The Eastlake Dancers performed a line dance to "I'm On My Way" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FMlbtjjnJg ).  You can see Lolit and Geraldine more or less in front, with Irish, Esther, Mary Jane and Roland behind them.  

 

 

 A SPECIAL NUMBER by the Bing & Janet Dance Group followed, in the photo above.  You can see Faye and Janet in front, more or less.  Behind them you see Eden, Annie, John, May and Nida.  They were dancing to "Lonely Drum" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34Tb-VPI454 ).

 

 

 WINNING COUPLES in Cowboy & Western attire posed for the photo above.  They were Dwayne & Eva, Pete & Aida, Faye & John, Irish & Roland, Connie & Ric, Geraldine & Romi, Guillermo & Gloria, and Lolit & Michael.  Three other couples were winners but they were not in this photo - Joe & Nora, DJ Bing & Janet, and John & Elaine. Some prizes were donated by Josie & Rei (who both handed out the prizes).

 

 

 WINNING SINGLES in Cowboy & Western attire costumes posed in the photo above.  They were Nida, Rossana, Aida, May, Joy (a 1st-timer), Edith ( a 1st-timer), Jhosie, Annie, Liz, Gemma, Nedy, Manny, Mary Jane, Sheila & Eden.  Beth, Josie, Rei, Myra, Lydia, and Charito, were also in winning Cowboy & Western attire, but they were not in this photo.


CLUBHOUSE RESERVATION ISSUES.  Ruben provided a great explanation at 8pm on Thursday night of the results of the preceding Monday's HOA Board meeting, in regards to Thursday dancing in the Clubhouse.  He and Roland and Sammy were very successful in getting favorable terms for Thursday night dancing.  In particular, the HOA Board seems willing to waive the weekly rental fee and the need to make frequent reservation requests.  In return, keeping the bathrooms locked at all times will be required, with certain people having keys to open the bathroom doors, due to some recent vandalism.    


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


Thursday, December 7, 2023:  Dance Party at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, December 14, 2023: DECEMBER 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, December 21, 2023: CHRISTMAS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Holiday attire. DJ Bing Villafuerte.


Thursday, December 28, 2023: NEW YEARS MASQUERADE DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Masquerade-costumed winners vie for prizes. 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 dance 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".