Sunday, November 24, 2024

NO THURSDAY DANCE PARTY at Eastlake until December 19, 2024

Hello Dancers,  

  Sorry, but there will be NO DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday November 28, 2024, at Eastlake Shores. HAPPY THANKSGIVING.!!!  The dance parties will resume on December 19th.   

 (Note:   If the following photos from this past Thursday 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 photos should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can see many great photos and videos from this and previous dances on Nedy's new Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565637576717 ), Connie & Ric's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/connie.b.bautista ), 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 there.)
 
A COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT DANCE PARTY was at Eastlake this past Thursday, November 21, 2024, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, on a cool and dry night.  There were almost 60 in attendance.  Here are 8 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party; most were copied from Facebook posts:

 


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

 

 


  BALLROOM DANCING was in abundance.  In the photo above Amor and Ver were dancing what appears to be a night club 2-step.

 

 


 UPCOMING EVENTS signs were held by "Ring Boys" this week for a change.!!!  Ric, Nestor, Romy, Willie and Nickie posed for the photo above.

 

 


  LINE DANCING was non-stop from 6pm until almost 7:30 and off & on, alternating with ballroom dances, until 10pm. In the photo above "The Eastlake Dancers" Lolit, Irish, Roland and Merely did a special performance of "Jealous Of The Sun" line dance ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpeGv5oC-Uc ).

 

 


  "THE FRIENDS" in the photo above - in fancy Cow Girl attire - performed a special line dance to "Footloose" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltrMfT4Qz5Y ), choreographed by Angie.  Connie, Eden and Karina were in front. Angie, Rei, Belen and Nedy were in the 2nd line.  Sheila, Beth and Josie were in back.

 

 


  ROMY SANG in the photo above to the dancing delight of Elaine and others, "Touch By Touch" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIBRLJcrFFQ ).

 

 


 WINNING COUPLES in Cowboy & Western Night attire posed for the photo above.  They were Willie & Merely, Nestor & Evelyn, Ver & Ditas, Ric & Connie, Mark & Rei, Roland & Irish, Nickie & Aurea, DJ Bing & Janet, John & Elaine, Cesar & Fe, and Joel & Rima.  Josie, Karina & Eden were prize donors.  Josie and Lydia handed out prizes.

 

 


 WINNING SINGLES in Cowboy & Western Night attire posed for the photo above.  In this photo we see Liz, Loida, Annie, Mae, Karina, Minda, Lydia in back, Beth, Eden, Lolit, Nedy, Mel, Juliet, Myrna, Sheila, Belen (hidden), Melba, Jennie, Estrelle and Amor.  Angie, Nora and Vangie were also winners but they were not in this photo.

 


UPCOMING EVENTS for Thursday night dancing at Eastlake, per the above schedule.


Here's the dance party plan for the next few Thursdays at Eastlake:
 
Thursday, November 28, 2024:  NO DANCE.  THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY


Thursday, December 5, 2024:  NO DANCE.  Another Eastlake HOA event.


Thursday, December 12, 2024:  NO DANCE.  Another Eastlake HOA event.


Thursday, December 19, 2024:  DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS and CHRISTMAS DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.   DJ Nickie Bascos


Thursday, December 26, 2024: NEW YEAR'S MASQUERADE DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Masquerade-attired 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".

Sunday, November 17, 2024

COWBOY & WESTERN DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday November 21, 2024

Hello Dancers,  

  You are invited to a COWBOY & WESTERN DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday November 21, 2024, at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista, with the miraculous DJ Bing Villafuerte.  Join the fun before there are 3 WEEKS in a row WITH NO DANCES (until the December Birthdays & Christmas Party). There'll be lots of dancing, fun, food, and beverages. Cowboy & Western-attired 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. DJ Bing will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  A cool and 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 photos should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can see many great photos and videos from this and previous dances on Nedy's new Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565637576717 ), Connie & Ric's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/connie.b.bautista ), 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 there.)

 
A BALLROOM & LINE DANCE PARTY was at Eastlake this past Thursday, November 14, 2024, with DJ Nickie Bascos, on a cool and dry night.  There were 45 in attendance, thanks in part to 2 first-timers.  Here are 6 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party; most were copied from Facebook posts:

 


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

 

 


  BALLROOM DANCING was in abundance.  In the photo above, Belen and Ver were dancing what appears to be a night-club two-step dance.

 

 


  LINE DANCING was non-stop from 6pm until almost 7:30 and off & on, alternating with ballroom dances, until 10pm.  In the photo above, Lolit and Belen were in the front line.

 

 


  UPCOMING EVENTS signs were held by "Ring Girls" Aurea, Elaine, first-timer Evelyn, Juliet and Merely in the photo above. Note that there now will be 3 Thursdays in a row with no dance due to another Eastlake event taking precedence.

 

 


  SPECIAL PERFORMANCE.  In the photo above, "The Eastlake Dancers" performed the line dance  "APT" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhXLiwcaFlI ). Lolit and Irish were in front line. Roland and Merely were in the 2nd line. 

 

 


  BALLROOM DANCING continued.  In Nedy's selfie above, Mona and DJ Nickie were dancing what appears to be a swing dance.   


FLASHBACK TO LAST YEAR'S COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT DANCE PARTY (NOV. 30, 2023):

 


2023 - COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT - WINNING COUPLES.  2023's Cowboy & Western-attired winning couples posed for the photo above on November 30, 2023.

 

 


  2023 - COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT - WINNING SINGLES.  2023's Cowboy & Western-attired winning singles posed for the photo above on November 30, 2023.



 UPCOMING EVENTS for Thursday night dancing at Eastlake, per the above schedule. NOTE: 3 weeks in a row of no dances on Thursdays at Eastlake.


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


Thursday, November 21, 2024:  COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  Cowboy & Western-attired winners vie for prizes. DJ Bing Villafuerte

  
Thursday, November 28, 2024:  NO DANCE.  THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY


Thursday, December 5, 2024:  NO DANCE.  A different Eastlake group will use the clubhouse.


Thursday, December 12, 2024:  NO DANCE.  A different Eastlake group will use the clubhouse.


Thursday, December 19, 2024: DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS & CHRISTMAS 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 26, 2024: NEW YEAR MASQUERADE DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913. Masquerade-attired 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".


Sunday, November 10, 2024

BALLROOM & LINE DANCE PARTY at Eastlake Thursday November 14, 2024

Hello Dancers,  

  You are invited to a BALLROOM & LINE DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday November 14, 2024, at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista, with the amazing DJ Nickie Bascos.  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. DJ Nickie will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  A cool and 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 photos should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can see many great photos and videos from this and previous dances on Nedy's new Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565637576717 ), Connie & Ric's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/connie.b.bautista ), 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 there.)

 

A NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY was at Eastlake this past Thursday, November 7, 2024, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, on a cool and dry night.  There were almost 50 in attendance.  Here are 6 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party; most were copied from Facebook posts:

 


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

 

 


  BALLROOM DANCING was in abundance.  In Nedy's selfie above, Sami and Hula were dancing what appears to be a swing dance.

 

 


  UPCOMING EVENTS signs were held by "Ring Girls" Alice, Janet, Lou and Eden in the photo above.

 

 


  LINE DANCING was non-stop from 6pm until almost 7:30 and off & on, alternating with ballroom dances, until 10pm.  In the photo above, "The Eastlake Dancers" performed the line dance  "Junk In The Trunk" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx2V6KhjpzY ). Merely, Lolit and Roland were in front line. Irish and Eva were in the 2nd line.

 

 


  BALLROOM DANCING continued.  In Nedy's selfie above, Romy and Josie were dancing.  Romy sang a swing dance "YOU'RE A WOMAN" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PxDhnI7QNc ).

 

 


  BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS Janet, Annie, Roland and Beth posed behind a delicious multi-layer cake baked by Myra (Veronica).


 


UPCOMING EVENTS for Thursday night dancing at Eastlake, per the above schedule.


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



Thursday, November 14, 2024: BALLROOM & LINE DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Nickie Bascos


Thursday, November 21, 2024:  COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte

  
Thursday, November 28, 2024:  NO DANCE.  THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY


Thursday, December 5, 2024:  NO DANCE.  A different Eastlake group will use the clubhouse.



 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".

Sunday, November 3, 2024

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS PARTY at Eastlake Thursday November 7, 2024

Hello Dancers,  

  You are invited to a NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday November 7, 2024, at Eastlake Shores, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista, with the marvelous DJ Bing Villafuerte, especially if you have a birthday in November.  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. DJ Bing will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 10pm.  A cool and 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 photos should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.  You can see many great photos and videos from this and previous dances on Nedy's new Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565637576717 ), Connie & Ric's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/connie.b.bautista ), 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 there.)

 


A HALLOWEEN NIGHT DANCE PARTY was at Eastlake this past Thursday, October 31, 2024, with DJ Bing Villafuerte, on a cool and dry night.  There were 55 in attendance, thanks in part to 4 first-timers.  Here are 8 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party; most were copied from Facebook posts:

 


  EARLY BIRDS posed by the lake for the last time in daylight this year. Beth, Dan, Juliet, Edith, Alice and Minda posed in the photo above. Daylight Saving Time returns in March.

 

 


  BEFORE EATING, dancers posed for the group photo above. Most were in Halloween Night costumes.  Nedy gave a blessing for the food, and thankfulness for bringing us all together.

 

 


  UPCOMING EVENTS signs were held by "Ring Girls" Faye, Mae, Jennie and Estrelle in the photo above.

 

 


  LINE DANCING was non-stop from 6pm until almost 7:30 and off & on, alternating with ballroom dances, until 10pm.  In the photo above, "The Friends" - as Geishas - performed a special line dance to "Sukiyaki" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_WuE_AV6kg ), choreographed by Angie.  Eden, Angie and Sheila were in front. Karina, Beth and Josie were in the 2nd line.  Nedy was in back.

 

 


  DANCE LESSON.  Roland taught the line dance "Purple People Eater" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOBe99KufOg ), with Nedy and Annie at his sides.

 

 


  WINNING COUPLES in Halloween Night costumes posed for the photo above.  They were Pete & Aida, Romi & Geraldine, DJ Bing & Janet, Faye & John, Irish & Roland, Fe & Cesar, and Eva & Dwayne (hidden).  Josie was a prize donor, and she handed out prizes. Dan & Beth were also winners, but not in this photo.

 

 


  WINNING SINGLES (plus some interlopers) in Halloween Night costumes posed for the photo above.  In this photo we see Mae, Annie, Minda, Alice, Jennie, Manny, Sheila, Myrna, Estrelle, Eva, Eden, Nedy, Irish, Dwayne, Karina, Angie, Josie, Beth, Rima and Geraldine.  Other winners who were not in this photo were Juliet, Melba, Edna (in next photo), and Myra (Veronica).

 

 


  WINNING SINGLE EDNA, in Nedy's selfie above, had probably the most eye-catching costume, considering the elaborate headdress.

 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS for Thursday night dancing at Eastlake, per the above schedule.


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



Thursday, November 7, 2024:  NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.   DJ Bing Villafuerte


Thursday, November 14, 2024: BALLROOM & LINE DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Nickie Bascos


Thursday, November 21, 2024:  COWBOY & WESTERN NIGHT DANCE PARTY at Eastlake, 6pm-10pm at the Eastlake Shores Beach Clubhouse, 2050 Lakeshore Drive, Chula Vista CA 91913.  DJ Bing Villafuerte

  
Thursday, November 28, 2024:  NO DANCE.  THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY



 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".