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Ballroom Dance Club Men – read this article! Her: Sweetheart, my wish is that you take me dancing. Him: But you know I have two left feet. Her: Your feet work just fine, and it will be easier than you think. Him: I'm no good at it, and I'd just make a fool of myself. Sound familiar? Women often say: "Oh, I'd love to dance, but my husband won't." You mean that's all there is to it? Just take some lessons and dance with your wife and you'll make her happy? How simple can it get? It's a no-brainer! Treat the love of your life to the pleasure of dancing with her man, and do it soon. Hold her in your arms and move to the music. She will more than enjoy it; she'll appreciate you for giving her a great time doing something she's always wanted to do. And here's some really good news. You can learn to dance right here in our own Ballroom every Monday night between 6 and 8 pm. We have professional instructors, the costs are quite reasonable, and we have a group of very friendly dancers who are there for the joy of it. Questions? Call Puring and Gary Stifter at (951) 922-8333, or at purings@verizon.net. ~ Willis Fagan Old School Dance Show your dance style in the Ballroom the first Friday of each month, from 6 to 8 pm, to dance to 50s Rock and Roll, 60s R & B and beyond, including some Jazz and down home Blues.… plus a little line dancing for variety! It's not a contest and you don't need a partner to have fun. Join us on the dance floor and celebrate good times with a relaxing beverage or snack… or buy something from Smitty's and bring it in. Join your fellow residents, new and old alike, who like old school music and enjoy learning new dances. We are also looking forward to a theme night in the near future. Info., Willa Harris, (562) 307-4978. ~ Willa Harris 30 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JUNE 2013 | clubs & Groups Heart & Soul Line Dance Happy birthday to all of you celebrating a birthday this month. It's amazing, and exciting, that our group continues to grow, and we have a lot of "regular" dancers who come out each week. It is great fun! Thank you for your commitment. Food for thought: Want to improve your mental acuity? Do an activity that requires split-second, rapid-fire decisions. Dancing challenges your mind and stimulates the connectivity of your brain by generating the need for new pathways. The more difficult the class (and yes, even frustrating), the better it is for you because it creates a greater need for new neural pathways. Dancing integrates several brain functions at once increasing your connectivity. It simultaneously involves kinesthetic, rational, musical and emotional processes. Besides being fun, dancing has many positive health benefits, for example: • Flexibility - dancing requires a great amount of flexibility. Coordination improves as you work through those difficult movements. • Strength - dancing builds strength by forcing the muscles to resist against ones own body weight. And don't forget about mental health, as we have to remember the steps. • Endurance - dancing is a physical exercise that increases endurance. Our lung capacity also increases. • Sense of well-being - dancing is a social activity because it creates strong social ties; it contributes to build self-esteem and a positive outlook. It can also help reduce stress and tension thereby providing a sense of well-being. Dance schedule: Wednesdays 4 -5:20 pm, Beginners; 5:20 - 6 pm, Intermediate. This month we celebrate all our June birthdays on Wednesday, June 19. Bring a dish and your favorite beverage Upcoming Event: Heart and Soul Line Dance Party in the Lodge Ballroom on Saturday, July 6, 2 to 8 pm. Cost: $25 per person. See flyers for complete details. See you on the dance floor! ~ Priscilla Robles Line Dancing Although the group is learning new dances and advancing, we always welcome those who want to start learning to dance to country music. We take the time to teach you one step at a time in the beginner's class and use easier dances to get you started. The most common dance, the Electric Slide has only 18 steps; it is a dance that is done at country dance functions everywhere. Come on out and join the fun, the exercise is a bonus. Beginners class at 3 pm Tuesdays in The Lodge Ballroom, advanced class follows at 3:45 pm. Any questions? Call (951) 769-3889. ~ Martha Franck

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