Hi Dancers! I try to pick out the events best suited to ballroom, Latin and swing dancing.
Let me know if there is anything you would like to add!
Dance Greats:
JUST DANCE
Date: Sunday, November 19, 2023 (third Sundays of each month)
Time: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: First Presbyterian Church (49’er Church), 11155 Jackson Street, Columbia
Music: DJ & Vocals by Frank Silva
Music will be played for ballroom, Latin, swing, Country Western and party favorites!
Food: Light refreshments provided; please bring something to share if you can!
Cost: $5 for seniors (60+), $10 for adults, no charge for under 18 years old.
Just Dance is a fun place to practice and learn new steps. Ilene & Jim are always available to help and support you. Looking forward to seeing you there!
contact Ilene for more information: wingstodance@yahoo.com
Groveland Entertainment at Pine Mountain Lake . . . check this out!
JUST DANCE
Date: Sunday, December 17, 2023 (third Sundays of each month)
Time: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: First Presbyterian Church (49’er Church), 11155 Jackson Street, Columbia
Music: DJ & Vocals by Frank Silva
Music will be played for ballroom, Latin, swing, Country Western and party favorites!
Food: Light refreshments provided; please bring something to share if you can!
Cost: $5 for seniors (60+), $10 for adults, no charge for under 18 years old.
Just Dance is a fun place to practice and learn new steps. Ilene & Jim are always available to help and support you. Looking forward to seeing you there!
contact Ilene for more information: wingstodance@yahoo.com
December 31, 2023: New Year’s Eve party at the Elk’s Lodge
Dear Dancers: I’ll be organizing the “Dancer’s Tables”. Let me know if you are interested in joining us to ring in the New Year. I’ll send details after Thanksgiving. Ilene
“NEW YEAR’S BLAST!”
19th ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2023
SONORA ELKS LODGE 1587
Doors open 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
Dancing to the Tunes of ”FRANK SILVA”
7:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M
Prime Rib, Salmon or Vegetarian (Please select one) Dinner served at 6:00 P.M.
Champagne Toast at 9:00 P.M.
PRIZE RAFFLE
$65.00 per person
Reservations for “Elk Members only” start on
November 1st through 30th, limit one table of 8 or less
December 1st, Elks and all other guests welcome till we sell out.
Reservations must be in and paid for by Tuesday. December 26th
(If reserving for more than one couple, please list all last names below)
Paid reservations must be made in advance. Make checks payable to
Sonora Elks Lodge #1587
100 Elk Drive, Sonora, Ca. 95370
Any questions please contact: Skip or Deanna Hoy, 209-736-2310,
Marge Nath, 209-532-2229 or Sonora Elks Lodge #1587, 209-533-1587
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NAME(S)_____________________ TOTAL ____X $65.00=_________
Please select one per person: SALMON______ PRIME RIB_______ VEGETARIAN ________
More Events:
On-going Events in the Community:
Please note: I’m not sure if these on-going dances have resumed yet in 2023. I suggest calling the contact information.
Second Saturdays, on-going, 7:00-9:00 p.m.: Sonora Ballroom Dancing meets at the Aronos Club, 37 E. Elkin Street, Downtown Sonora for community ballroom dancing. Donations definitely appreciated! September through June.
Saturdays: Second Saturday Art Night in historic downtown Sonora offers art shows, music and refreshments, at no charge from 5 to 8 p.m. Visit www.2ndsaturdayartnight.org for details for each month.
Third Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.: Contra Dancing at the Aronos Club, 37 E. Elkin Street, Sonora. Live music; no experience necessary. Adults $7, Children $3. For more information, call 532-6025. (not meeting yet in 2022)
Mondays, 7 – 9 p.m.: Folk Dancing with Carlos at The Dance Castle, 23496 Gold Springs Drive, Columbia. All levels; free!
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.: Line Dancing with Carolyn Silva at First Presbyterian Church of Columbia (aka 49er Church, 11155 Jackson Street) in Faith Hall. Free.
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See these websites for more fun!
Events are popping up; looks like a wonderful year for dancing! I’m not sure what kind of “dance” music these bands play, so look them up on google or youtube.
Check out the bands playing at Black Oak Casino here: https://www.blackoakcasino.com/show
And at Inner Sanctum Cellars here: https://www.innersanctumcellars.com/