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80s plus club It was that time of the year to celebrate the holidays at the 80s plus club. Each year Ed Avina graces us with his caring show to bring us joy. Keeping in tradition, Ed played from the time he arrived until dinner was over. He played favorites like "The Very Thought of You," and several Country and Western tunes enjoyed by the members. This year, Ed added a Christmas Sing-a-long. The members joined in singing such festive songs as "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," "Let it Snow," and "I'll Be Home For Christmas." Thank you Ed for always being the first to put us in a Holiday mood. We meet the second Saturday at the South Clubhouse at 3 pm. Caregivers and spouses are welcome. Info., Barb, 845-7904 or Carol, 769-7382. big band dance dinner dance club Join us for "Wearin' O' The Green" on Fri., March 29, in the Main Clubhouse Ballroom. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Music starts at 6 pm. Dinner is served at 6:15. Whether you're Irish or not you won't want to miss this shindig. For those of you who have not lived in this area very long, you need to know that every member of this band is an experienced musician. Some of them have played with the big bands of the fifties, sixties, and seventies. Sign ups in the Main Clubhouse Multipurpose Room are Wed., March 20, 1 - 3 pm. Table reservations at 1:15 pm. The dinner/dance price is $25 members, $28 guests. Checks only please. February is that time of year to take your loved one out for an elegant evening. Members can make the DDC dance that special evening. Come in your "formal" attire to enjoy the fabulous sounds of The Sophisticats. The dance will be held on Sat., Feb. 23, with the doors to the Main Clubhouse Ballroom opening at 5:30 pm. The mouth-watering entrees on the menu include a Dejon-crusted flounder, an apple-stuffed pork loin or a stuffed portabello mushroom. Sign-up for this dinner dance is on Thurs., Feb. 14, in the Main Clubhouse Multipurpose Room. Be sure to come early so you can have your paperwork completed by the time selections for tables are drawn at 2:30 pm. If you sign-up for this dance, but find that you are unable to attend, call Betty Ferber at 845-6528 before 3 pm on the day of the dance to make arrangements to pick up your meal. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! stardust dancers We teach and perform Broadway, precision, military, novelty jazz, modeling and jazz dance. All themed costumes are made by group members. During the year, we perform at Sun Lakes events, clubs, local activities and civic functions. An annual display of the group's repertoire will be April 21 and 22. Tickets will be $6 pp and can be purchased from any group member or in the Main Clubhouse lobby prior to the show. Other dancers and singers will be included in the show and our group will perform eight numbers. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. country western dance It's February, and we're all starting to look forward to the end of winter. One of the ways to improve how we feel at this time of year is to be a little more active. We try to keep ourselves active with dances and dance instruction. Curious about what we do? Feel free to come and monitor any of our events. The two February Country Western dances will be Fri., Feb. 8 and Fri., Feb. 22. Both are in the Main Clubhouse Ballroom from 7 to 9 pm. Line dance instructions will be held on Monday, Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25, from makua hula dance 7 to 8:30 pm at the South Clubhouse. We currently are learning intermediate level dances. A totally new dance will be taught in February just to keep it interesting. Couples dance instruction will be at the South Clubhouse on Tues., Feb. 12, and 26 from 7 to 8 pm. We will teach basic waltz steps both sessions. All couples are welcome to come to these sessions. For information about club functions, call Joe or Jean at 769-9148. Hawaiian Dance is a wonderful, gentle form of exercise essential to maintaining muscle tone, build beautiful posture and core strength while sharpening your metal agility. As always, there is no charge for Hawaiian Dance classes… all you need is a desire to learn, a love of music, and a smile. Info., Jackie, 845-1056. international dancers Our December holiday show was so successful and we are proud to announce that our group decided to donate a considerable sum of the proceeds to both CASA and Table of Plenty. We are sending a big thank you to all who attended our performance allowing us to be generous to these two charitable organizations. We appreciate our Sun Lakes audience and their guests. We are sad to announce that Marie Steggell has 14 | sun lakes lifestyles | february 2013 | social clubs & groups Choice of corned beef & cabbage, boiled potatoes and glazed carrots, or, vegetarian pasta with special dressing. All dinners served with salad, rolls and chocolate mint ice cream with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprig of mint. Bring check to early sign-up or mail/ drop off at 1298 Green Island Street. Info., Sheila Hammer, 845-0484 or Ted Grady, 845-0359. 2013 SCHEDULE: Thurs., May 2, "Mad Hatter/Easter Parade;" Fri., July 26, "USO Hollywood Canteen;" Sat., Sept. 7, "Roaring Twenties;" Sat., Nov. 23, "Black & White Ball" chosen to resign as Director. She will be missed by all. Joan Lau has accepted the position of Director. If any of you are interested in learning ethnic dances, please contact Joan Lau at 7693978 or any of the following dance coordinators: Flamenco, Nora Huffman, 845-8333; Folkloric, Sussy Arzubiaga, 797-3258; Chinese, Joan Lau, 769-3978; Hawaiian, Sarah Thornberry, 7691164; or Diane Avina, 769-0286. We are available to entertain your club, group or private party. social clubs & groups | sun lakes lifestyles | february 2013 | 15