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LeRoy and his wife LaVera were long time members of Merrymakers and the Mesa/Scottsdale dance community and will be missed.

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The following was received:

?LeRoy Wadzinski, age 94, passed away April 19, 2023 at his home in Iowa.? His devoted wife, LaVera was by his side.? As a young man, LeRoy attended Seminary with the intention of becoming a Catholic priest. Before completing his studies, he decided that his calling was elsewhere.? He became a successful business man, mentoring others along the way. However, he carried his commitment to God for the rest of his life.? He was a devoted father and husband.? Always dressing with shirt and tie, his gentlemanly behavior was a role model to all.? LeRoy and LaVera will be missed at the several Mesa and Scottsdale dances they attended.

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According to LaVera, “LeRoy was so fond of our dancing family. It was the highlight of our winters.”

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Condolences can be sent to LaVera Wadzinski

7955 Wistful Vista Drive Unit 52 ?

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April- May ballroom dances in East Valley

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I have updated the dancemm.com website.

Reminder that there is a Merrymakers dance both tonight, April 13th at 7pm and last dance on April 27^th. There is no dance on April 20^th due to a conflict with an LPG event.

There is a dance at GRSC at 12 today, April 13th and April 27^th.

There is a dance at Aster downtown at 1pm on May 9^th.

Jazz is this Sunday, April 16^th at 1pm and last dance on May 21^st.

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Apr - May Ballroom dance East Valley #dance #jazz

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I have updated the website dancemm.com?
Just a reminder. Merrymakers extended their season. Tonight April 13th at 7pm and April 27th. No dance on April 20th due to a conflict with an event at Las Palmas Grand.
There are 2 remaining dances at GRSC, today at 12noon and April 27th.
There is one dance at Aster Downtown Mesa, May 9th.
There are 2 more jazz parties at San Marcos in Chandler, Sunday April 16th & May 21st.
Those are only ballroom in East Valley I know about until the fall, other than at the dance studios

Sunlakes Sunday Night Dance 2023-2024 Season Flyer

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FLYER - 2023-2024 Season Flyer.pdf

ACJS (jazz) Newsletter

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newsletter Apr-Sept 2023.pdf

Dance lessons

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Those who’ve been asking for dance lessons. Here’s a free? introductory 3 series of lessons covering basics in foxtrot, swing, rumba, waltz and cha-cha
For those who couldn't read the flyer.? Classes are April 11, 18 and 25 sign-in 6:30, class from 7-8. At Leisure World Rec 2 ballroom.
To register send name, address, phone numbers and email addresses to?Kaye West, 1483 Leisure World, Mesa AZ 85206 or call 480-390-1554.
Couples, singles and walk-ins welcome

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Merrymakers April Dances #dance

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Since we had such a successful season this year, and at the request of some dancers who are NOT Snowbirds, we are extending our Thursday night dances at Las Palmas Grand, 2550 S Ellsworth, Mesa (7-9:30 pm) through the month of April. April 6th is The Breeze; April 13th is Midnight Moon; April 20th is NO DANCE due to a conflict with an LPG event; April 27th (our new last dance) will be Easy Sounds.

I hope those of you who are still here will take advantage of these dances. With a good attendance we will plan on going through April in 2024.

Aster Downtown Dances April & May #dance

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Due to a request from some of the dancers who are NOT Snowbirds

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Aster Downtown will be having 2 more dances for the season (1-3pm)

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I hope those of you who are still here will come dance in the beautiful ballroom and enjoy light refreshments.

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Sun Lakes Sunday Night Dance April 2, 2023 Season Finale #dance #dinner

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From: SL Ballroom Dance Club <sundaynightballroomdanceclub@...>
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2023, 12:22 PM
Subject: Sunday Night Dance April 2, 2023 Season Finale

Come?join?us for an evening of Music, Dance and maybe a little dinner

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??????????????? Time:?Music & Dancing 5:30 - 8:30 PM

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??????????????? Music: by Midnight Moon

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??????????????????????Men: Jacket & Tie not required

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Admission is $25 for two people (does not have to be couple) and $15 for one Person
CASH or CHECK ?(written to: Sun Lakes Sunday Venue) ?- we do not take credit card?
If you wish to reserve a table please come early,? Reserve signs will be provided.

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If you have questions, please call:

John Yu 480-699-7334 or Email??TJohnYu@...

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James Flaugher | Obituary | New Castle News #obit

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A long time Merrymaker and board member, Jim Flaugher passed away a few days before his 97th birthday on Feb 23, 2022.?

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Lucienne Epp #obit

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A former long time Merrymaker, Lucienne Epp, passed away from a stroke March 5, 2023.

Condolences can be sent to her daughter

Elaine St Martin

7856 Tronson rd

Vernon BC

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Join Us For The 2023 RVA Big Band Weekend #dance #dinner #BigBandweekend

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From: Joe Enroughty <joe@...>
Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 9:26 AM
To: Mary Volberding <mvolberding@...>
Subject: Join Us For The 2023 RVA Big Band Weekend

Joe Enroughty And His Royal Virginians

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Upcoming Dates

4th Annual Big Band Weekend?-?June 2nd?& 3rd, 2023

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We're very excited to announce that our 2023 RVA Big Band Weekend, in tribute to Richmond radio legend Floyd Henderson,?will be taking place over the weekend of June 2nd and 3rd, 2023.?The location for this year's event will be "The Great Hall," located within?the campus of Seven Hills Boys School on Overbrook Road in Richmond's historic Northside.?With ample parking and easy access to the interstate and several hotels, we're very excited about this year's location.

And now for the best news of all.?This year we will have three Big Bands performing for your dancing and listening pleasure.
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Joe Enroughty &?Glen Boswick

On Friday, June 2nd, 2023, Glen Boswick And The Sound Of Swing along with Joe Enroughty And His Royal Virginians will be sharing the stage for an evening of fabulous Big Band dance music.?Four fantastic vocalists will be on hand to croon some of your favorite?tunes.?Doors open at 5:30 PM.?Dinner is served at 6:00 PM.?A FREE dance lesson with Gwendolyn Glenn will take place at 6:30 PM.?The two bands perform from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
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Photo Of The Silver Tones Swing Band By Beth Miller-Herholtz
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On Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, The Silver Tones Swing Band Featuring Vocalist Gene Bates And The Silver Belles Vocal Trio will take the stage to perform for your dancing pleasure.? The Silver Tones hail from Warrenton, Virginia and have a large following in the Northern Virginia area.? We are so very excited to have this swingin' Big Band as part of this year's event.??Doors open at 5:30 PM.? Dinner is served at 6:00 PM.? A FREE dance lesson with Gwendolyn Glenn will take place at 6:30 PM.? The band?performs from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
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Scott Michaels,?host of the syndicated Big Band radio program "," will be on hand for both evenings to emcee our weekend just as he did last year.? We hope to record both evenings and possibly broadcast them "LIVE" on the radio.
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Gwendolyn Glenn and her "Dance In Class" performance team will be providing dance demonstrations?each evening.? Gwendolyn will also be teaching a FREE dance lesson each evening from 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM.

are on sale now and you can get yours at our .? We offer a full weekend package, individual dinner and dancing , as well as dancing only ?options.? prices will go up on May 1st, so get your tickets early to lock in our special deal.

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JAZZ on March 19th at San Marcos chandler #jazz

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We hope you are able to join us for a fun afternoon?on the 19th and I have also learned of something else you may want to attend.? Many of you may remember when bassist/vocalist Kristin Korb was a member of the All Stars at our Festivals. ? Kristin will be appearing for two shows at the Century Room in Tucson on March 24h, 7:00 or 9:00 p.m., and at The Nash in Phoenix on March 25, 7:30 p.m.

WILDCAT JAZZ BAND

The Wildcat Jazz Band is a first class Traditional Jazz Band.? They will be entertaining for the Arizona Classic Jazz Society on March 19th from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix-Chandler Golf Resort, One San Marcos Place, Downtown Chandler.? The show is open to the public and tickets will be available at the door.

The reason that the word jazz brings something different to the minds of many people is that musicians back in the “olden” days played what became known as Traditional Jazz (New Orleans-style, Dixieland, Classic), but then started experimenting with different sounds and rhythms and still called it jazz.? Dixieland became important in the early 20th century and its major influences were ragtime, blues, gospel, and military brass bands.? The music spread through the U.S. and then Europe as musicians left New Orleans for other locals.

When the Wildcats first formed as a group, they described what they did as offering traditional New Orleans and Chicago jazz, performed in a spirit and style that is true to its musical roots and wildly popular with audiences around the United States.? A Facebook contributor who attended a recent show the band performed put it simply: “Some of the most talented musicians this side of Heaven.”

As the music evolved in Chicago, the cornet, trombone, clarinet, drums, and piano were maintained, however, the tuba was replaced with a string bass and guitar replaced the banjo.? A saxophone was often added.? The timing changed from 4/4 to 2/4 (with the accent put on beats 2 and 4 rather and 1 and 3). ? Whereas New Orleans-style emphasized ensemble playing, Chicago-style introduced more solos and faster, hard-driving tempos.

You will be able to enjoy these different genres of jazz with the Wildcats at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort in Chandler on March 19, 1 - 4 p.m.? The band members are Rob Wright (leader/banjo/guitar), Rob Boone (trombone), Evan Dain (bass/vocals), Rick Peron (trumpet), Marco Rosano, (reeds), Ray Templin (piano), and Arthur Vint (drums).? You will witness how this band perpetuates and preserves traditional jazz as an art form.? One important aspect of Traditional Jazz (and some say the most important), it is danceable.? Two dance floors are provided and both table or theater seating are available. ?

Cost is $15 members; $20 non-members, cash or check.? Become a new member of ACJS on the 19th and get in free that day (yearly membership couple $35; single $25).? For more information contact Helen Daley 480-620-3941 or

NBEA 2023 #BigBandweekend

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The NBEA dance week is August 27-30, Sunday is a polka dance Monday and Tuesday are Ballroom and Wednesday is Country. Lonny?Lynn is playing Monday night. All dances are at the fairgrounds ballroom in Dubuque.

March Dance at Aster Downtown

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Aster downtown?will be having a dance on Tuesday, March 14^th at 1:00 pm and Juan Miguel Zarate will be playing.

This will be the last dance until October.

Come and support them if you'd like to see more afternoon Ballroom dances.

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LW (Moonlight Serenade) Dinner Dance March 24, 2022

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Our Friday, March 24, dance is rapidly approaching.? The theme is Under the Sea with music by the Sonoran Swing Band.? This is our final dance of the year, so dress up and enjoy one last big fling before our winter visitors flee back to their summer homes, not to be seen til next season.

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The menu for this dance is either Pork Osso Bucco or Chicken Piccata (I looked up the pork dish and it looks interesting enough that I’m going to try it), along with mashed potatoes & zucchini, Caesar salad, baguette, and tiramisu for dessert.? Please make an entrée choice and let me know, along with dietary restrictions (which I promise to try to remember), and seatmate selections, unless you want to meet new friends.? Prompt reply is appreciated.

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If you choose not to eat at the dance and prefer to take your meal home, let us know in advance, so we can coordinate with the kitchen ahead of time. ?

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Guests are welcome at $85 per couple.? Checks should be made out to Moonlight Serenade and mailed to 1357 Leisure World, Mesa 85206??? Remind guests of our dress code.? Cocktail dresses for the ladies and long sleeve dress shirts and coats for the men.? BYOB with setup furnished.

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Our dates for the 2023/2024 season have been set.? November 11, 2023, January 13, 2024, February 10, 2024, and March 16, 2024.? Our membership fee will be $290 for the 4 dinner dances. $95 for guest couples.? Cost of food is the reason for the slight increase.? Still the best dance bargain around.? Bringing your membership renewal to this March dance would be splendid.? Gives our Treasurer time to analyze our budget……? There are band costs and meal costs that have to be carefully factored in!? We struggle to keep our dues low, yet cover costs.

Your support is greatly appreciated.? Remember, $290 for the 2023/2024 season

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Anyone interested in serving on our Board or helping in any way is welcome to contact any Board member and let us know.? Jim McCown (pccjimmccown@...); Keith Ougden (ougden2020@...); Clarice Chism (cechism@...); Earl McEntyre (mcentyre1751@...); Kathy Litzenberger (bigredinco@...); Paulette Barnard (palm@...); Dean Vig (annevig62@...); Jerry Mundell (Jerrymundell45@...)

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Joy Kosterman, Membership Chair

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1357 Leisure World, Mesa 85206

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Sunday Night Dance March 12, 2023

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Come?join?us for an evening of Music, Dance and maybe a little dinner

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? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Date:?Sunday -??March 12 , 2023

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Place:?Cottonwood's San Tan Ballroom?@?25630 Brentwood Dr.? Sun Lakes, Az? 85248

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Doors Open:?5:00

??????????????? Time:?Music & Dancing 5:30 - 8:30 PM

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??Dining?Available:?5:00 - 7:00 PM

??????????????? Music: by The Breeze Trio?

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Attire:?Country Club Casual (no shorts)

??????????????????????Men: Jacket & Tie not required

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·??????? Admission is $25 for two people (does not have to be couple) and $15 for one Person

·??????? CASH or CHECK ?(written to: Sun Lakes Sunday Venue) ?- we do not take credit card?

·??????? If you wish to reserve a table please come early,? Reserve signs will be provided.

Check out or web site......

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If you have questions, please call:

John Yu 480-699-7334 or Email??TJohnYu@...

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Leisure World Big Band

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?Don't forget that the Leisure World Big Band will have its Spring Dance this Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Rec. 2, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. ?The cost is $10.00 per person, BYOB, set ups provided. ?Tickets are available at the Rec office or at the door. ?For more information, contact John Andrews, phone # 660-541-2588
John Andrews. ?Manor #1465

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Friday Night Social Dance Club News Westside

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Hello fellow dancers. Hope you are all doing well.?This Friday,?Feb 10th, at Sundial,?there will be a?foxtrot?lesson?at 6:15 PM and a Valentine's theme?Dance 7-9:30. Music is by?DJ?Elijah Armstead.?Foxtrot lessons will continue through February. Here is a?link to a video from a previous lesson:?.?Visit our website to see other lesson videos and our full 2023 schedule.?.?

We can use volunteers for the?sign in table. Only a 45 min commitment. See the sign up sheet at the ticket table. Or contact Betty,?bettygrantham337@....?Thank you to all the volunteers that have helped out.

NOTE: There will be a member meeting Feb 17th at 6:15 PM? in the?Sundial West Hall. Please attend if possible so we get a quorum. We expect it to take 15 minutes and the dance lesson will follow the meeting.

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Other dance news:

Bell Tea Dance, every Wednesday, lesson at 1:30 PM, Dance 2-4 PM, at Bell Center Social Hall.??.

Hillcrest Dance, "Black & White Dance" Saturday Feb 25, RH Johnson Social Hall, Sun City West. Last day to get reservations/tickets is Feb 10. Call Floyd Jones 206-618-7416, floydrjones@.... – SOLD OUT

Sun City Grand Dance Club, Sat Feb 11 at 7-10 PM, Rock & Swing/Ballroom Variety dance, at Cimarron Center. Buy tickets .

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Hope to see you at the next dance!

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Friday Night Social Dance Club

Sundial Auditorium

14801 N 103rd Ave, Sun City, AZ 85351

Contact Us: 763-221-7198

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Sweetheart Ball at Merrymakers on Thursday February 16, 2023 #dance

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Calling all singles and couples. Merrymakers is having a Sweetheart Ball on Thursday, February 16^th at 7pm at

Las Palmas Grand Ballroom (2550 S Ellsworth Rd Mesa, AZ) so there will be cupcakes and candy and special decorations. Come as a single to feel that you are a "sweet" "heart". It is a chance to get dressed up, if you’d like to.

Normal cost of $10 for members and $12 for guests. Midnight Moon will be playing for your listening and dancing pleasure. There will be 2 mixers for the single ladies and the band will take requests. Hope to see you there.

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