Weekend Night Dances
The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, are back on Sunday, Aug. 7, from 6-9 p.m. in Clubhouse 4 and will be back again on Aug. 21. The Velvetones play regularlyonthefirstandthirdSundayevenings.Doorsopenat5:30p.m.
Vinyl Rock , the Orange County based band consisting of nine members performing classic rock, Motown, and pop tunes primarily from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, will be back in Clubhouse 4 on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. Vinyl Rock is sponsored by Cabaret Entertainers. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Abilene is Leisure World’s Seal Beach No. 1 country rock band going strong for nearly 20 years. Last year, they opened the Amphitheater season drawing nearly 2,000 fans and will play again this year by popular demand. Terry Otte leads Abilene and shares singing duties with Tina Schaffer. Guitarist Rod Anderson; guitar synthesizer and pianist Jim Long; bassist Doug Decker and drummer Jim Greer round out the group. They will be rocking Clubhouse 2 at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
• Masks are no longer required regardless of vaccination status but are strongly recommended.
• No table saving. People can bring their own snacks.
• Attendees must be out of the clubhouse no later than 10 p.m. to permit adequate time for the custodian to tear down and arrange the setup for the following day (except New Year’s Eve).
• No announcements are permitted from the stage, except by the bands.
• Clubhouse lighting and audio-visual equipment can only be adjusted by the custodian according to the instructions they have been given.
• Peope are encouraged to sign in, either as a resident or guest, in the proper spot. This is the only way GRF can judge the popularity of the favorite bands.
