Get up, lace up and get moving with Joyful Line Dance on Thursdays in Clubhouse 2

Joyful Line Dance Club meets on Thursdays in Clubhouse 2, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It has many leaders who take turns teaching. One of them, Carmel Atkinson, joined the club over three years ago, and has made many friends and became a part of the Joyful Line Dance community. She finds joy in staying committed to her passion and teaching her favorite dances: “Jo and Jo Tango,” “Strait Cha Cha” and rcently added “Carinito.”

She moved to Leisure World from Cypress with her late husband in 2010, and fell in love with many fun activities offered by community clubs such as Zumba and Dancing Feet. Atkinson also enjoys ballroom dancing in Leisure World and surounding areas.

The Joyful Line Dance Club of Leisure World invites everyone to improve their emotional, mental and physical health through dancing. The club also encourages men to come out and learn how to dance.

Through tough times and good times, the club appreciates its leaders and loyal members. Everyone is welcome. Exercise shoes are required. All attendees and their guests must sign in as they enter the class. For more information, text 562-301-5339.

—Anna Derby