Velvetones are back on Feb. 4
WEEKEND NIGHT DANCES
The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing big band swing and jazz standards—music for dreaming and dancing. They’ll return to Clubhouse 4 on Sunday, Feb. 4 and Feb. 18 from 6-9 p.m.
Cabaret Entertainers presents Vinyl Rock on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 2 instead of their usual Clubhouse 4 location. 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. The band keeps the audience engaged, inviting them to participate in sing-alongs and by mingling with them on the dance floor. They’ll have everyone smiling, singing, swinging and swaying to the songs they grew up listening to and easily recognize. The show is free to GRF members and their guests over 18. Leisure suits, Fu Manchu ‘staches, mullets and big hair are welcome, but not required.
Abilene will host its monthly dance on Saturday, Feb. 24, in Clubhouse 2 from 7-9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30.
Abilene is Seal Beach Leisure World’s No. 1 country rock band going strong for 20-plus 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.
Several GRF clubs are sponsoring performances and dances. Check out the LW Weekly and the digital bulletin boards in the clubhouses for more information. GRF Dance Rules and Guidelines:
• 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.
• 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 residents’ favorite bands.
