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SHALL WE DANCE?
Whether it's folk dancing, line dancing, square dancing, or just plain dancing to live music - this is a marvelous venue for making new friends and having a lot of fun while you're getting that cardio going! And most of these events are free and both singles and couples are welcome!
Friday Night Dance at the Granada Pavilion
Friday, August 28 from 8:00 - 11:30 pm
There is a Complimentary Dance Lesson at 8 pm with general dancing from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Michael Donovan will be their Dance Instructor for the Evening - he will be teaching a Waltz. Dance Mixers and Door Prizes - Complimentary beverages and snacks.
Relaxed fun environment with a variety of music, dance lesson, and lite food, gourmet desserts, and drinks included. $16.00 cover
Granada Pavilion
11128 Balboa Boulevard in Granada Hills
818-831-1934
Join the Western Weavers for Square Dancing
Friday, August 28 at 7:30 pm
The fee is $9.00 and both singles and couples are welcome!
Joslyn Senior Center
1301 W Olive Ave in Burbank
818-238-5353
Ballroom Dancing at the Granada Pavilion
Saturday, August 29 from 7:30 until 11:30 pm
1 hr. dance lesson: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Open dancing: 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
$16.00 admission (Dance Buddies & USA discount offered).
Lite food, gourmet desserts, and drinks included.
Granada Pavilion
11128 Balboa Blvd in Granada Hills
818-831-1934
Thousand Oaks Dance Club
Saturday, September 5 from 6:30-10:00 pm
Live Big Band music for singles & couples of all ages. Dance to the music of "The Unforgetabbles"
$7 admission includes dance instruction: 6:30-7:15pm
Goebel Adult Community Center
1385 East Janss Road in Thousand Oaks
805-381-2744
Square Dancing in Glendale
Every Tuesday evening from 7 to 10 pm
Bachelors n Bachelorettes.....singles and couples welcome
Carpool from San Fernando Valley
Dance and refreshments-$7.
For more information call 818-787-4188
Dance The Night Away in Northridge
Wednesdays from 8:00 until 10:00 pm
Rex Merriweather, musician, arranger and award-winning composer, leads This Ain't Your Daddy's Big Band every Wednesday night.
Las Hadas Mexican Restaurant
9048 Balboa Blvd
818-892-7271
Friday Night Dancing in Northridge
Fridays from 7:30 pm until 2:00 am
Playing the hits of yesterday & today, enjoy music to keep you dancing all night long.
Las Hadas Mexican Restaurant
9048 Balboa Blvd
818-892-7271
Dancing on Saturday Nights in Northridge
Saturdays from 7:30 pm until 2:00 am
Time to get your Quebradita on? Dance all night to a wide mix of music including Top 10 hits in Salsa, Cumbias, R&B, and much more.
Las Hadas Mexican Restaurant
9048 Balboa Blvd
818-892-7271
Come Dance With Us in Reseda
Wednesdays from 1:00 until 2:30 pm
Join your friends and dance to the music of "The Joy of Jazz" trio. They ask for a donation of $2.00.
ONEgeneration Adult Center
18255 Victory Blvd in Reseda
818-705-2345
Folk Dancing in Canoga Park
Fridays from 7:15 pm to 9:45 pm
West Valley Folk Dancers offer international folk dances. Both singles and couples are welcome. Soft shoes recommended.
Cost is $4.00 per person for members and $5.00 per person for non-members.
More info @ 818-348-6133
the Senior Center
7326 Jordan Ave. in Canoga Park
Line Dancing in Moorpark
Mondays at 9:30 am
If you're interested in learning how to line dance or just want to freshen' up on your dance steps, join Ophelia & Lenore as they review line dance basics.
Moorpark Adult Center
799 Moorpark Ave in Moorpark
805-529-6864
Simi Valley Cloggers
Ongoing Tuesdays from 6:45 to 9:00 pm
Beginning, easy, and intermediate levels taught in three 45 minute sessions. $6.00 per evening. For more information 805-469-7909 or 805-583-6059
Houghton Park, Bldg 4333
Township Ave in Simi Valley
Social Dancing to the 30's, 40's, & 50's
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30am
Engage in some great dancing with wonderful music in this fun social atmosphere.
Coordinator: Fred Phillips
Goebel Adult Center
1385 East Janss Road in Thousand Oaks
805-381-2744
Line Dance Practice
Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:00pm
All levels of experience welcome; fun for all!
Goebel Adult Center
1385 East Janss Road in Thousand Oaks
805-381-2744
Basic and Intermediate Salsa Dancing in Simi Valley
Ongoing Thursdays either 6:30 or 7:30
$60.00 for 6 classes.
For more information or to register call 805-208-8515
Rancho Santa Susanna Community Center
5005-C Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley
Square Dancing in Glendale
Every Tuesday evening from 7 to 10 pm
Bachelors n Bachelorettes.....singles and couples welcome
Carpool from San Fernando Valley
Dance and refreshments-$7.
For more information call 818-787-4188
Ballroom Dancing in Northridge
Every Thursday from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm
Join your friends for dancing to a live band. Have fun and exercise at the same time.
$2.00 donation
Robert M. Wilkinson Multi-Purpose Center
8956 Vanalden Ave in Northridge
818-756-7741
Conejo Valley Senior Dance Orchestra Rehearsal
Thursdays, 1:00-3:30pm
Join Ed LaFata as he rehearses "The Unforgettables" and they perform the music of the Big Band Era of the 40's, 50's & 60's.
Goebel Adult Community Center
1385 East Janss Road in Thousand Oaks
805-381-2744
Mike's Country Line Dancing in Reseda
Tuesdays (intermediate) from 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Thursdays (beginners) from 2:00 until 3:00 pm
It improves your range of motion, concentration and memory while dancing to the oldies. Beginners are $6.00 and intermediate is $6.00. Teacher Mike Bendavid is a California Country and Western Dance Champion. This kind of exercise has been proven to help with balance and is considered good overall exercise.
ONEGeneration Senior Center
18255 Victory Blvd in Reseda
818-705-2345
SQUARE DANCE WORKSHOPS
Farmers and Charmers Classes
Sundays Starting August 30 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm
They offer open enrollment each Sunday through September 13. Stop by and see if it will fit in your lifestyle. The first class is FREE, $6 donation per person per class thereafter.
Be active. Be healthy. Square Dancing is an easy and very social activity that can help get you and your family off the couch Sunday evenings. They have a Family rate, after the FREE class, of $12 donation per class for the first two family members with all additional family members FREE.
For further information contact Terry Parks 818-996-0974 or stop by The Wilkinson Center 8956 Vanalden Ave. Northridge
Introduction To Square Dancing
Wednesdays Sept 2 - 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Calabasas-based Trail Dusters Square Dance Club invites the public to a first class free, no obligation "Introduction to Square Dance" class.
The introductory class covers the basics of Square Dance. Give up a little television for some light exercise and socializing. Although you may have to listen and think a little, the object is to have fun, whooping and hollering is allowed.
818-326-6019 or (310) 926-8034 for more information.
Bay Laurel School
24740 Paseo Primario, Calabasas
Buckles & Bows - Learn to Square Dance
Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm beginning September 1
Grab your partner! Ongoing class begins September 8th at the Goebel Center. World-class instructor & lots of friendly folks to lend a hand.
First 3 weeks are FREE, $5 donation thereafter. Contact John or Sybil at (805) 584-2482 for more information.
Goebel Senior Center
1385 E Janss Rd in Thousand Oaks
805-381-2744
Come Join the Simi Valley Boots and Slippers
Beginners Square Dance Classes
Monday, September 14 Potluck and Beginner's Class starting at 6:00 pm
The Fun begins at 6 pm with their Potluck Dinner
Registration at 7PM and Class will follow at 7:30 to 9:30 on Mondays
You haven't had this much Fun ....why not give it a Whirl???
Did you know that Square Dancing is recommended by Dr's as a Healthy Activity for anyone. It works your Cardio Vascular, Hand / Eye Coordination, and it has been noted that a Square Dancer will walk an equivalent of 2 mi. at a dance..Interested???? We Hope So.... and Hope to see you in a Square Real Soon!!
VISIT WEBSITE HERE
Simi Valley Senior Center
3900 Avenida Simi in Simi Valley
Bachelors n Bachelorettes in Glendale
Beginners class starts Wednesday, September 9, in Burbank
For more information call 818-787-4188
PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR TWO CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDIES
If You have been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis of the Knee or Diabetes, the HOPE Clinical Research Team in Canoga Park would like to interview you. These are paid clinical research studies.
If you qualify, you will receive some of the following benefits:
At no cost to you:
- ECG to check heart
- Study related treatment
- Study related Doctor Visits
- Study related Blood Work with Results
No insurance or SSN needed - everything is 100% FREE
If you have diabetes, you may receive up to $785.00
If you have painful Knee Osteoarthritis, you may receive up to $600
Call them to discuss referral fees for qualified persons at 818-999-4673
Hope Clinical Research, LLC
22030 Sherman Way, Suite 101 in Canoga Park
Phone: (818) 999-4673
MOORPARK'S SENIOR GAMES 2015
September 11 through October 2
Seniors age 55 and over are invited to participate in the 2015 Moorpark Senior Games. The games will officially commence on Friday, September 11 with an Opening Ceremony and luncheon. The games are expected to draw participants from Moorpark and surrounding communities to compete in thirteen events.
Scheduled events include basketball key shots, bingo, bocce ball, bowling, darts, duplicate bridge, golf, horseshoes, mah jongg, poker, poker walk, table tennis and Wii bowling.
The conclusion of the games will take place on Friday, October 2 with a closing ceremony for Senior Games participants, where lunch will be provided and medals will be distributed.
To participate, entry applications must be received by September 2, 2015.
For more information, please contact the Moorpark Active Adult Center at 805-517-6261. Don't be left out. See you at the Games!
COOKING FOR ONE? HERE ARE SOME INSANELY EASY MEALS
In the kitchen, one can be the loneliest number. The fear of leftover fatigue or doing the math to modify recipes for a single serving (why do so many recipes make so much at once?) can drive anyone to order out or eat a sad bowl of cereal rather than cooking. After all, spending time making a dish that requires pans and utensils isn't worth it when you're dining alone, right?
READ MORE HERE
IS IT TIME TO CHANGE YOUR HAIR STYLIST?
Come in for a free consultation with expert stylist Maxine (Max) Berger and if you want to continue with her, she offers a free haircut.
Maxine Berger is an expert on hair straightening and color.
Call her today - this may be the time for a new look!
Maxine Berger
In The Bed, Bath and Beyond Mall
17401Ventura Blvd in Encino
818-398-3378 (appointments)
THROWING A FANCY PARTY?
Rob Izenberg of Have Piano Will Travel, is a professional musician who will perform soft background piano music at your event for reasonable hourly rates.
He has a portable keyboard or can use your piano if you have one.
DANIELLE NIEVES IS A SENIOR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
(SRES)
She specializes in senior residential real estate representing sellers and buyers.
Danielle Nieves, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Northridge, understands the challenges of moving, particularly with those who have been in their homes for many years, and has the patience to go above-and-beyond to make their move hassle-free.
Why work with a senior real estate specialist? She can offer you choices and alternative solutions to your move and has a network of help for the 50+ market.
If you have any questions about any of these needs, please feel free to contact her. She is here for your Senior needs and would be happy to help you! She covers the entire San Fernando Valley as well as the Santa Clarita Valley.
For two of her great letters of recommendation
CLICK HERE
Danielle Nieves
Realtor, SRES & HAFA Certified
CalBRE#01821674
Cell: 818-635-5102
A TRIP TO THE RONALD REAGAN LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Wednesday September 9 from 2:30 to 5:00 pm
Get together with good friends, greet new ones in their Boomer-Life Community where people 55+ find ways to maintain youth, vitality and zest for life!
You'll get to...
Act in a movie with Ronald Reagan
Set the table for a state dinner
Tour Air Force One
Step inside the Oval Office
See an authentic piece of the Berlin Wall
and lots, lots more (like the gift shop!)
No matter what your political persuasion, and even if you've been before, you will love this personal guided tour. It's a piece of American history in our own backyard.
$19.00 per person (under age 62) and $16.00 per person (over 62).
RSVP by September 2 so they can arrange for docents)
Reagan Library
40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley
SPEAKER SERIES AT THE SFV MUSEUM
Saturday, August 29 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
August's speaker series will feature oil painter Christine Douglass. Come see Douglass' latest paintings, learn what inspires her to paint, hear about her journey into the arts industry and more. Original artwork will be available for purchase following the presentation. Light refreshments provided.
The Museum of the San Fernando Valley
18860 Nordhoff St. Suite 204 in Northridge
MEET THE LADIES OF THE NORTHRIDGE WOMAN'S CLUB
Wednesday, September 2 at 10:00 am.
The Northridge Woman's Club is having their annual membership meeting. They are a philanthropic, civic and social organization, working for the betterment of our community through financial and personal contributions.
The agenda is a general meeting followed by entertainment.and then a catered lunch. They welcome you to come early, meet the ladies and chat over coffee or tea.
If you wish to stay for lunch, please call Bonnie at 818-349-2210 or Hattie at 818-886-5271 by Aug. 29.
Northridge Woman's Club
18401 Lassen St. Northridge
SINGERS WANTED
Calling all Barbershop Singers
The Valley Harmony Singers, a group of men singers, is extending a cordial invitation to those that have "the gift of singing". Rehearsals are on Mondays at 7:00 PM in the Social Hall of St. Marks Episcopal Church, 14646 Sherman Way in Van Nuys
Call 1-818-994-SING for more information.
Calling All Singers
From Brahms to Broadway and the Beatles, too
The San Fernando Valley Chorale, Inc, a non-profit, non-sectarian group of men and women singers, is extending a cordial invitation to those fortunate to have "the gift"of singing, who are seeking the camaraderie of souls that share their love of music. You will be warmly welcomed into an environment of music that encompasses many genres appealing to both young and old.
Rehearsals resume on Tuesday, September 8th, at 7:30 PM. in the Choir Room of St. Stephen's Church, 15950 Chatsworth Street in Granada Hills.
There will be two concerts of secular and sacred holiday music in early December offering seasonal entertainment for the community-at large. Please join them ---they look forward to seeing (and hearing) you. E-mail: [email protected]
An Open Call For Female Vocalists
The Valley Harmonettes, a non-sectarian group of women singers who've been singing together in a harmonious blend of voices for approximately fifty years, will resume rehearsals at 10:15 AM on Monday, September 14th at the United Methodist Church of Woodland Hills, 5650 Shoup Avenue (at Collins).
You are welcome to sit in and join the harmony, as they put together varied, pleasing programs for local organizations, Women's Club events, and to entertain the residents at assisted living communities.
If you can carry a tune, they welcome you to come meet new friends, relax and forget your troubles for a few hours with the therapeutic sounds of music. Come join them in their goal to provide worthwhile and affordable entertainment for the community-at-large. 818-985-1785 or 818-335-2685
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