December dances announced; two bands will play NYE

Velvetones will play three times in December, including New Year’s Eve

The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing big band swing and jazz standards. They will perform Sunday, Dec. 3 and Dec. 17, from 6-9 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. The Velvetones play regularly at LW Clubhouse 4 on the first and third Sunday evenings, but this year, by popular demand they will be back on New Year’s Eve in Clubhouse 4. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; music goes from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31.

Legends of Rock will play Toy Drive Dance; Vinyl Rock takes a break Vinyl Rock is taking a break this month, but people won’t want to miss the Toy Drive Dance, featuring the Legends of Rock (LoR) at Clubhouse 4 on Saturday, Dec. 9. LoR has already made a name for itself playing under the sponsorship of the Pickleball Club on the second Wednesdays of the month. Entrance is free, but a new, unwrapped toy is required from each attendee. The Toy Drive benefits local youth, sponsored by the Brown Descents Car Club.

Abilene will count down New Year’s in Clubhouse 2 Abilene will hold its annual New Year’s Eve party, on Saturday, Dec. 31, in Clubhouse 2 at 9 p.m. Abilene is Leisure World’s No. 1 country rock band going strong for 20 years. Terry Otte leads Abilene and shares singing duties with Tina Schaffer. Rounding out the group are guitarist Rod Anderson, bassist Doug Decker and drummer Jim Greer. Doors open at 8:30; music goes till midnight.

GRF Dance Rules:

• 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 the setup 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.

• Be sure to sign in, either as a resident or guest, in the proper spot. This is the only way GRF can judge the popularity of people’s favorite bands.

—GRF Recreation Department