Weekend Night Dances return

Velvetones on Oct. 2

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 are back in action on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 6-9 p.m. in Clubhouse 4 and will be back on Oct. 16. The Velvetones play regularly at Clubhouse 4 on the first and third Sunday evenings. The doors open at 5:30.

Vinyl Rock on Oct. 22

Vinyl Rock will be back in Clubhouse 4 on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m., later in the month than usual. It is an Orange County-based band consisting of nine members who passionately perform classic rock, Motown, and pop tunes primarily from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. The band keeps the audience engaged, inviting them to participate in sing-alongs and 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. Vinyl Rock is sponsored by Cabaret Entertainers. The doors open at 6:30.

Abilene Halloween Dance on Oct. 31 Abilene will host its annual Halloween Dance on Monday, Oct. 31, in Clubhouse 4 at 7 p.m. instead of Clubhouse 2 on the fourth Saturday. Costumes are optional. Residents shouldn’t be late as it’s sure to be a packed house.

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; guitar, synthesizer and pianist Jim Long; bassist Doug Decker; and drummer Jim Greer round out the group. Doors open at 6:30.

Health Guidelines:

• Masks are no longer required regardless of vaccination status but are strongly recommended.

• No table saving. People may 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.

—Kathy Thayer