GRF Weekly Dances

Velvetones

The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing Big Band Swing and jazz standards. The band will play Sunday, Feb. 1, and again on Feb. 15, from 6-9 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. The Velvetones play regularly at LW Clubhouse 4 on the first and third Sundays. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Vinyl Rock

Vinyl Rock, GRF’s classic rock band, will perform Saturday, Feb. 21 in Clubhouse 4 at 6:30 p.m. (The date change is due to a conflict with the GRF Valentine’s Dinner Dance.) All are welcome but guests must be accompanied by the resident who invites them. Vinyl Rock performs on the second Saturday (except in December) and starts half an hour earlier than previously. The music goes until 9 p.m.

Abilene

Abilene is Seal Beach Leisure World’s No. 1 country rock band going strong for 22 years. The band now features Andre Dusomme on guitar and vocals, Jim Greer on drums, Vickie Van Ert vocals, Greg Johnson on keyboards and vocals, and Bob McAlister on bass and vocals.

Abilene will play from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Clubhouse 2. Free dance lessons precede the performance, starting at 6:30.

Several GRF clubs host performances and dances.

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Check out the digital bulletin boards in the clubhouses for more information.

Remember:

• There is no saving tables. People can bring snacks.

• Everyone 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.

• Everyone should sign in, either as a resident or guest. This is the only way GRF can judge the popularity of bands.