Weekend Dances in September
The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing big band swing and jazz standards. The orchestra will perform Sunday, Sept. 3 from 6-9 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. The Velvetones play regularly at Clubhouse 4 on the first and third Sunday evenings of the month.
Cabaret Entertainers presents “Vinyl Rock” on Saturday, Sept. 9, in Clubhouse 4 at 7 p.m. All are welcome but guests must be accompanied by the resident who invites them.
Vinyl Rock is an Orange County-based band consisting of eight members who passionately perform classic rock, pop and Motown tunes primarily from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. They’ll have everyone smiling, singing, swinging and swaying to the songs they grew up listening to and easily recognize. The show is is free to GRF members and their guests (over 18). Leisure suits, Fu Manchu ‘staches, mullets and big hair are welcome, but not required.
On Saturday, Sept. 23, Abilene returns to Clubhouse 2 at 7 p.m. Abilene is Seal Beach Leisure World’s No. 1 country rock band going strong for 20 years. Terry Otte leads Abilene and shares singing duties with Tina Schaffer. Guitarist Rod Anderson, drummer Jim Greer and bassist Doug Decker round out the group. Doors open at 6:30 and the music goes until 9.
Several GRF clubs are sponsoring performances and dances. Check out the digital bulletin boards in the clubhouses and the LW Weekly for more information about upcoming performances.
