John Yu Sunday, Sept. 24, will be the beginning of our 35th season as Sun Lakes’ longest-running Sunday Dance Venue. Our performing band will be The Breeze Trio who will delight every type of dancer, couples, singles, and non-dancers who enjoy pop music from all generations. The music and dances span the decades from swings…
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September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Dance Classes at Oakwood
Edie Gilbertsen Latin Social Dance group classes, including salsa and cha cha, are held on Mondays, Sept. 11 through Oct. 2, from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. (maximum six couples). Country Two-Step group classes are held on Mondays, Sept. 11 through Oct. 2, from 5:15 to 6 p.m. (maximum six couples). Line Dance classes (easy to…
Generals, March 2023
Sunday Music, Dinner and Dance Venue
John Yu At 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, at the Cottonwood Country Club San Tan Ballroom, The Breeze trio, by popular demand, will make their third visit to the Sun Lakes Sunday Venue. Music and dancing will continue until 8:30 p.m. Enjoy your Sunday evening with the pop music of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and…
Generals, December 2022
December 4—Early Christmas Venue with The Breeze Trio
Generals, November 2022
November 13 – Sunday Music, Dinner & Dance “Latin Venue”
John Yu On Nov. 13 at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom, our Sunday Venue continues with the dynamic singing voices and instruments of the Palmer & Rossana duo. With their Latin renditions of “Bésame Mucho,” “Sway,” “Patricia,” “Tea for Two,” “Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White,” “Hernando’s Hideaway,” “Jalousie,” etc., be prepared to be brought…
Clubs & Classes, November 2022
Fall Dance Season Just Around the Corner
Basic Social Dance classes are planned to develop or enhance your skills on the dance floor. You will be surrounded by dance events scheduled for your enjoyment during the fall and winter season. Don’t sit and watch … get up and do! Classes are held in the Cottonwood community, and you are free to invite…
Generals, October 2022
Sunday Music, Dinner and Dance Venue October 9
Front Page, September 2022
Ballroom Dancing and Music Making a Comeback September 11
John Yu Ballroom dancing and crooner music is back on center stage, along with Big Bands, orchestras, and lounge bands. Audiences listen and ruminate back to carefree days, while ballroom dancing has never been more vibrant. Old time tunes “Begin the Beguine,” “Mack the Knife,” “Strangers in the Night,” “Beyond the Sea,” “Rock Around the…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Dance Classes at Oakwood with Edie Gilbertsen
Group dance classes are starting up. Classes run four weeks for $30 per person for all four weeks or $10 drop-in fee if there is room. All classes meet in the Mirror Room in Oakwood, which is across from the Patrol office. Line Dance classes are on Wednesdays, Sept. 7 through Sept. 28, from 1:30…
Generals, April 2022
April 3 – Sunday Music, Dinner, and Dance Venue Finale
John Yu On April 3 at the San Tan Ballroom, our Sunday Venue will have its final event of the season. Enjoy our usual nostalgic Sunday evening of music, dinner, and dance with the Rags Allen Band, featuring Rags Allen, an accomplished keyboardist and member of the Arizona Nightclub Performers Hall of Fame. Rags performed…