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MONDAY COLONY COTTAGE CLASSES CANCELED The Monday classes that meet at Colony Cottage Recreation Center (Noon-1 p.m. Beginner; 1-2 p.m. Beginner Plus and 2-3 p.m. Intermediate) will not meet on Monday, Sept. 6. SEPT. 12 LINE DANCE CONNECTION SOCIAL TO HAVE FALL COLORS THEME The Line Dance Connection invites Beginner Plus and Intermediate Village line dancers for an evening of dancing from 6-9 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12 at Laurel Manor Recreation Center. Instructor Toni Johnson will host the social, which will have a theme of "Fall Colors." Here is the play list for the evening: Abidi-Hi-Bidi-Hop Hop - Jo & John Kinser
Alamo Boom - Kay Needhamn Amame - Robbie McGowan Hickie American Cowboy - Peter Metelnick & Alison Biggs American Pop - Michele Burton Baby Jane - Gaye Teather B.C.O. - Rachel McEnaney Big Blue Note - The Girls Bobbi With An I - Rachel McEnaney Bosa Nova - Phil Dennington
There is no charge, but dancers are encouraged to support a 50/50 drawing as proceeds help volunteer instructors offset music costs and other expenses. Other dates for Line Dance Connection Socials are: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do - Maria Tao Casanova Cowboy - Rob Fowler Cha Cha With Me - Neils Poulson Cheek To Cheek - Rob Fowler Circles - Jill Babinec City Limits - Yvonne Anderson Come Dance With Me - Jo Thompson Company C - Christine Bass Cool Whip - Judy McDonald Da Do Run Run - Roy Verdunk & Will Bos Delusions - Diana Dawson Dog-Gone Blues - Jo Thompson Symanski & Michele Burton Dream Of You (split) Baby Dream - Theresa & Vera Dreams Of Martina - Peter Metelnick Evergreen - Karen Heran Everybody’s Here - Gaye Teather Hands Up - Craig Bennett Here Comes The Rain (Itsy) - Michele Burton & Michael Barr Here Comes The Sunshine - Kathy Chang & Sue Hsu Hey Soul Sister - Ruben Luna & Bracken Ellis Potter Holding On To Yesterday - Peter Metelnick & Alison Biggs Hot Tamales - Neil Hale I Can Dream - Tim Gauci I Run To You - Rachel McEnaney Islands In The Stream - Karen Jones Knee Deep - Adrian Churm Little Red Book - Dee Musk Mi Rowsu - DJ Alex, Pim van Grootel, Daniel Trepat, Roy Verdonk & Jose Miguel Mojo Rhythm - Rob Fowler My New Life - John Offermans Oh Donna - Junior Willis One - Junior Willis & Amy Brockmann Oklahoma Wind - Gaye Teather On My Mind - Vivienne Scott Out & Jump - Rep Ghazali Promises Broken - Andrew Simon & Shela Quarter After One - Levi J. Hubbard Rumba Breeze - Michele Perron & Michele Burton Sea Salt Sally (split) My Girl Sally - Kate Sala Seduced - Ira Weisburd Simplimente - Kate Sala Sin City Swing - Gary Lafferty Snap Your Fingers - Rachel McEnaney Soft & Slow - Vivienne Scott & Fred Buckley Stuff You Gotta Watch - Michele Perron Sweet Little Things -Andrew, Sheila & Vivienne Scott Swingin’ In the Rain - Larry Hayden This & That - Gary Lafferty To The Moon - Rosie Multari Toes - Rachel McEnaney True Love Two Step - Jo Thompson Szymanski, Michael Barr & Michele Burton Trust Me - Geri Morrison Under The Sun - Kathy Chang & Sue Hsu Walking In The Rain - Maggie Galllagher World Of Blue - Caz Mawby Your Eyes In Mine - Michele Perron Zjozzy’s Funk - Petra van der Velden Nov. 14 at Mulberry Grove Recreation Center, hosted by Marlyn Marszalek & Jean Brewer. Jan. 9, 2011 at Laurel Manor Recreation Center, hosted by Carol Simmons. March 13 at Colony Cottage Recreation Center, hosted by Margaret Koll & Rose Knosp. May 22 at Laurel Manor Recreation Center, hosted by Jean Brewer & Marlyn Marszalek. July 10 at Mulberry Grove Recreation Center, hosted by Darlene Miller. Sept. 11 at Laurel Manor Recreation Center, hosted by Lola Miller. Nov. 13 at Lake Miona Recreation Center, hosted by Betty Mullon. Jan. 8, 2012, location to be announced, hosted by Christine Bass. March 11, location to be announced, hosted by Toni Johnson. May 27, location to be announced, hosted by Marlyn Marszalek & Jean Brewer. Village IDs are required for admission. Dancers are invited to bring their own beverages and snacks. For more information, email JoEllen Mitchell at RennyJoEllen@aol.com. LINE DANCE SOCIAL FOR BEGINNERS ONLY COMING OCT. 10 All Beginner line dancers in The Villages are invited to an evening of dancing and fun from 6-9 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 10 at Lake Miona Recreation Center. Jean Brewer and Marlyn Marszalek will be the hostesses for the evening. Villages IDs are required for admission. There is no charge to attend, but dancers are encouraged to support a 50/50 drawing, which will offset expenses. Dancers are encouraged to bring their own drinks and snacks. OCTOBER CLASS CHANGES FOR SATURDAY MORNING CLASSES
The Saturday classes that meet at Lake Miona Recreation Center (7:30-9 a.m. Beginner Plus/Low Intermediate and 9-10:20 a.m. Intermediate) will meet at alternate locations on Oct. 16, 23 and 30. Here is the schedule: Oct. 16: 7:30-10:20 a.m. at Hibiscus Recreation Center Oct. 23: 9-11:20 a.m. at Coconut Cove Recreation Center Oct. 30: 9-11:20 a.m. at Coconut Cove Recreation Center TOUR THE GREEK ISLES IN OCTOBER WITH KIP SWEENY
Sail with Kip Sweeny on the m/v Cristal, an intimate vessel of approximately 1,000 passengers, Oct. 13-23. The cruise will visit Istanbul, Turkey as well as the Greek Islands of Mykonos, Patmos, Kusadasi, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini. The trip also includes a two-night land package in Athens, with a sightseeing tour of the city and visits to the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum. Prices begin at $3,299 per person, double occupancy, and include round-trip motorcoach to the Orlando airport and round-trip air travel to Athens. For information and reservations, contact Jim Rich at (352) 561-4036 or email jgn721@comcast.net. SWEET & SASSY PERFORMANCES SET
The Villages own line dance team has a busy schedule of performances ahead. Enjoy the team's entertaining routines at these locations: Oct. 31 Halftime show at the Polo Field approximately 2:30-2:40 P.M. Nov. 6 Tampa Bay Line Dance Classic workshop Nov. 9 Carriage Museum "Gulf & Iraqi Wars Tribute" 6-8 p.m. Nov. 12 Morven Mixers at Churchill Recreation Center 7 p.m. Dec. 10 Villages Cheerleaders Christmas Party 12:30 p.m. Feb. 7-15, 2011 Twins 3rd Annual Line Dance Cruise aboard the Carnival Miracle For more information and to schedule a performance, contact Sweet & Sassy Director Christine Bass at girlylinedancer@yahoo.com. TWO SATURDAY CLASSES CANCELED IN NOVEMBER The Saturday classes that meet at Lake Miona Recreation Center (7:30-9 a.m. Beginner Plus/Low Intermediate and 9-10:20 a.m. Intermediate) will not meet on Nov. 6 or Nov. 13. DANCE WITH JAN RAMSEY ON SCOOTER'S GETAWAY CRUISE NOV. 8-13 Enjoy a five-night cruise to Costa Maya and Cozumel on Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas, sailing from the Port of Tampa on Nov. 8. Villages instructor Jan Ramsey and Scooter the DJ will teach two line dance classes on board, plus Scooter will host two private parties with dancing, games and prizes. Prices start at $420.19 per person, double occupancy. Call Becky or Joe at Cruise Planners, (352) 750-6970 and be sure to give Jan Ramsey's name when booking to ensure the best deal. Don't delay! Only 10 cabins remain. MONTHLY SOCIALS AT DANCING SHADOWS TO START NOV. 20 Villages line dance instructor Carol Simmons will host monthly dance socials at Dancing Shadows, 13405 S.E. Highway 484 in Belleview, beginning Saturday, Nov. 20. The socials will be held from 7-10 p.m. Cost is $8 for dancers, with non-dancing guests invited to attend at no charge. Attendees are welcome to bring beverages and snacks. Other social dates for the 2010-11 season are Dec. 11, Jan. 15, Feb. 19, March 19 and April 16. Carol's Friday afternoon class at Dancing Shadows will resume from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in November. HOLIDAY CANCELLATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR SATURDAY CLASSES The Saturday classes that meet at Lake Miona Recreation Center (7:30-9 a.m. Beginner Plus/Low Intermediate and 9-10:20 a.m. Intermediate) will not meet on Dec. 25 or Jan 1, 2011 due to the holidays. CRUISE THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN WITH KIP SWEENY ON THE CARNIVAL GLORY
Dance with Kip Sweeny as you visit Nassau, St. Thomas, San Juan and Grand Turk on a seven-night cruise Jan. 16-23, 2011. The ship sails from Miami. Prices begin at $769 and include round-trip motorcoach transfer, a shared cocktail party and all taxes and fees. For information and reservations, contact Jim Rich at (352) 561-4036 or email jgn721@comcast.net. CRUISE AND DANCE IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN ON THE CARNIVAL DREAM
Join Denise Muessig on Carnival's newest ship for a seven-night cruise from Jan. 29-Feb. 5, 2011. The cruise will depart Port Canaveral and will visit Nassau, St. Thomas and St. Maartin. The trip includes round-trip motor coach, a cocktail party on board, several hours of Beginner and Beginner Plus classes, social dancing in the evenings and taxes and port charges. Cabins begin at $709 per person. For information, call Omni Tours at (877) 787-6664 or contact denisemuessig@yahoo.com. DANCE WITH THE TWINS WHILE CRUISING TO CURACAO AND ARUBA FEB. 7-15, 2011
Enjoy three hours of dance instruction from Beginner to Intermediate each day at sea while cruising on the Carnival Miracle with Villages line dance instructors Margaret Koll and Rose Knosp. The ship sails from Fort Lauderdale and will visit Grand Turk, La Romana in the Dominican Republic, Curacao and Aruba from Feb. 7-15. Cabins range from $1,065 to $1,350. Round-trip motor coach, all taxes, government fees, surcharges and gratuities are included in the cost. Also included are a cocktail party, champagne and chocolates in every cabin and a shipboard credit of $100. Join the twins on their third annual line dance cruise and have a great time! For more information, contact mlkoll@yahoo.com. SAIL THE NEW ALLURE OF THE SEAS WITH SCOOTER THE DJ AND JAN RAMSEY
Visit Nassau, St. Thomas and St. Maarten, enjoy a private cocktail party, two private parties with Scooter, a Scooter scavenger hunt party with prizes, a special surprise event and three private line dance classes with Villages instructor Jan Ramsey in a fun-filled week from Feb. 20-27. Staterooms begin at $1,325.28 per person, double occupancy. For reservations and more information, call Becky at Cruise Planners, (352) 750-6970. Be sure to give Jan Ramsey's name to ensure the best deal. MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE VILLAGES LINE DANCE HOEDOWN MARCH 5, 2011 Choreographers Michele Burton and Michael Barr will be guest instructors for an all-day line dance workshop on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Colony Cottage Recreation Center. Registration will start at 9 a.m. and the workshop will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be a break for dinner from 5-7 p.m. Attendees are invited to return for open dancing from 7-10:30 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to wear Western attire for the hoedown. Registration for the hoedown will be through The Villages Lifelong Learning College and will begin in December 2010. PLEASE USE SENSE WITH SCENTS All dancers are reminded that line dance class in The Villages are fragrance-free gatherings. If you are attending a class, please refrain from using perfume, cologne and personal care items with a fragrance. What seems a light scent to a user can be overpowering to a nearby dancer -- especially to someone with a chemical allergy. Please be considerate to all and enjoy scent-free dancing. |
