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Uptown Jammin’ Newsletter for September 2023

Uptown Jammin’ Newsletter for September 2023

September is here, which means autumn is not far behind. We hope you enjoyed the Labor Day holiday and we look forward to seeing you at Uptown Jammin’s dance party on Friday, September 15th at Sea Breeze Recreation Center. Theme colors are green and black.

HOLIDAY DINNER DANCE

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!

NOTE: For the consideration of others, if you are not fully vaccinated, we encourage you to wear a mask. Likewise, if you are not feeling well, get better soon; we will see you next time.
Masks will be provided if needed, and hand sanitizer will be available.

Lawrence & Bill

Uptown Jammin’ Newsletter for September 2023

Uptown Jammin’ Newsletter for August 2023

We’re looking forward to seeing you at Uptown Jammin’s dance party this Friday, August 4th at Sea Breeze Recreation Center. Visiting family members and guests are always welcome. Let us know when they will attend and we’ll give them a shout out! Theme colors for the month of August are yellow and white.

SAVE THE DATE for our annual holiday dinner dance, December 15, 2023. Updates will be forthcoming.

BEACH PARTY UPDATE:

There are 20 seats still available on our 2nd bus. Get your tickets now.

Directions to Lamers Bus Lines: 1410 Industrial Drive, Wildwood, FL 34785

Head south on US-301s / Turn right onto FL-44W / In 0.5 miles, turn right onto Walker Rd / In 0.3 miles, turn right onto Industrial Dr / In 350 feet, Lamers Bus Lines is on the right.

Busses will depart promptly at 8 a.m. on September 9th. Estimated return to the bus depot is 6 p.m.

BEACH PARTY LOCATION: Ft. DeSoto – St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay Area

Cost: $30 per person

BYOE – We’ll heat up the four grills

For reservations, call Mamie Parker 352-250-9972

Ron or Toni Booker 352-751-4496

Lucille Boykins 410-926-4099

Sponsored By: Uptown Jammin’

NOTE: For the consideration of others, if you are not fully vaccinated, we encourage you to wear a mask. Likewise, if you are not feeling well, get better soon; we will see you next time.
Masks will be provided if needed, and hand sanitizer will be available.

Lawrence & Bill

Uptown Jammin’ Newsletter for September 2023

Uptown Jammin’ Newsletter for JULY 2023

Welcome to Summer!!!

We’re looking forward to seeing you at Uptown Jammin’s dance party this Friday, July 21st at Sea Breeze Recreation Center. Visiting family members and guests are always welcome. Let us know when they will attend and we’ll give them a shout out! Theme colors for the month of July are blue and white.

SAVE THE DATE for our annual holiday dinner dance December 15, 2023. Updates will be forthcoming.

BEACH PARTY UPDATE:

There are 25 seats still available on our 2nd bus. Get your tickets now.

Directions to Lamers Bus Lines: 1410 Industrial Drive, Wildwood, FL 34785

Head south on US-301s / Turn right onto FL-44W / In 0.5 miles, turn right onto Walker Rd / In 0.3 miles, turn right onto Industrial Dr / In 350 feet, Lamers Bus Lines is on the right.

Busses will depart promptly at 8 a.m. Estimated return to the bus depot is 6 p.m.

BEACH PARTY LOCATION: Ft. DeSoto – St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay Area

Cost: $30 per person

BYOE – We’ll heat up the four grills

For reservations, call Mamie 352-250-9972, Ron or Toni Booker 352-751-4496

Lucille 410-926-4099 or Phyllis 732-236-4369

Sponsored By: Uptown Jammin’

NOTE: For the consideration of others, if you are not fully vaccinated, we encourage you to wear a mask. Likewise, if you are not feeling well, get better soon; we will see you next time.
Masks will be provided if needed, and hand sanitizer will be available.

Lawrence & Bill

Uptown Jammin’ Newsletter for JUNE 2023

Uptown Jammin’ Newsletter for JUNE 2023

Uptown Jammin’s summer dance parties begin this first Friday, June 2nd at Sea Breeze Recreation Center. As you know, your visiting family members and guests are always welcome. Let us know when they will attend and we’ll give them a shout out! Theme colors for the month of June are black and white.

BEACH PARTY UPDATE:

Directions to Lamers Bus Lines: 1410 Industrial Drive, Wildwood, FL 34785

Head south on US-301s / Turn right onto FL-44W / In 0.5 miles, turn right onto Walker Rd / In 0.3 miles, turn right onto Industrial Dr / In 350 feet, Lamers Bus Lines is on the right.

Bus will depart promptly at 8 a.m. Estimated return to the bus depot is 6 p.m. We are currently seeking a second bus.

BEACH PARTY LOCATION: Ft. DeSoto – St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay Area

Cost: $30 per person

BYOE – We’ll heat up the four grills

For reservations, call Mamie 352-250-9972, Ron or Toni Booker 352-751-4496

Lucille 410-926-4099 or Phyllis 732-236-4369

Sponsored By: Uptown Jammin’

NOTE: For the consideration of others, if you are not fully vaccinated, we encourage you to wear a mask. Likewise, if you are not feeling well, get better soon; we will see you next time.
Masks will be provided if needed, and hand sanitizer will be available.

Lawrence & Bill

Uptown Jammin’ Newsletter for JUNE 2023

Uptown Jammin’ Newsletter for May 2023

The month of May is in full bloom in The Villages and we’re looking forward to seeing you at this month’s first Friday dance party on May 5th at Sea Breeze Recreation Center. Theme colors this month are lime green and white.

We will honor tickets from Friday, April 21st. Bring your flashlights and fans to the party.

You may have noticed flyers popping up at venues around town. You’ll hear more about this as we cruise into summer: Join us for a BEACH PARTY of music and dancing.

When: September 9th

Where: Ft. DeSoto – St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay Area

Cost: $30 per person (Two buses available)

BYOE – We’ll heat up the four grills

For reservations, call Mamie 352-250-9972, Ron or Toni Booker 352-751-4496

Lucille 410-926-4099 or Phyllis 732-236-4369

Sponsored By: Uptown Jammin’

NOTE: For the consideration of others, if you are not fully vaccinated, we encourage you to wear a mask. Likewise, if you are not feeling well, get better soon; we will see you next time.
Masks will be provided if needed, and hand sanitizer will be available.

Lawrence & Bill

Uptown Jammin’ Newsletter for JUNE 2023

Uptown Jammin’ Newsletter for April 2023

Spring is nature’s way of saying “Let’s party”! Join us for this month’s first Friday dance party on April 7th at Sea Breeze Recreation Center. Theme colors this month are gold and black. As always, we welcome family and friends, so if anyone in your party is celebrating a birthday or anniversary in April, be sure to let us know and we’ll give them a shout-out.

It’s a byobb, so bring your flashlights and fans. We’re looking forward to seeing you.

Third Friday is scheduled for April 21st.

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Reminder: The African Heritage Club presents “A Spring Fling”

Saturday, April 15, 2023

6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Royal Highlands Great Hall

21505 Royal St. George’s Lane

Leesburg, Fl 34748

Music provided by LP SOUND PRODUCTIONS

NOTE: For the consideration of others, if you are not fully vaccinated, we encourage you to wear a mask. Likewise, if you are not feeling well, get better soon; we will see you next time.
Masks will be provided if needed, and hand sanitizer will be available.

Lawrence & Bill

Uptown Jammin’ Newsletter for March 2023 (REVISED)

Hang in there folks….Spring is right around the corner! Join us this Friday, March 17th at Sea Breeze Recreational Center for our third Friday Uptown Jammin’ Dance Party. Our newsletter is a little late due to unforeseen circumstances, but here it is and we’re looking forward to seeing you this week. Colors are green and black. Bring your fans and flashlights.

UPCOMING EVENT

The African Heritage Club presents “A Spring Fling”

Saturday, April 15, 2023

6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Royal Highlands Great Hall

21505 Royal St. George’s Lane

Leesburg, Fl 34748

Music provided by LP SOUND PRODUCTIONS

Tickets – $10.00 per person

Contact Ron Taylor at 206-941-1111


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NOTE: For the consideration of others, if you are not fully vaccinated, we encourage you to wear a mask. Likewise, if you are not feeling well, get better soon; we will see you next time.
Masks will be provided if needed, and hand sanitizer will be available.

Lawrence & Bill

Uptown Jammin’ Newsletter for March 2023

Hang in there folks….Spring is right around the corner! Join us this Friday, March 17th at Sea Breeze Recreational Center for our third Friday Uptown Jammin’ Dance Party. Our newsletter is a little late due to unforeseen circumstances, but here it is and we’re looking forward to seeing you this week. Colors are green and black. Bring your fans and flashlights.

UPCOMING EVENT

The African Heritage Club presents “A Spring Fling”

Saturday, April 15, 2023

6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Royal Highlands Great Hall

21505 Royal St. George’s Lane

Leesburg, Fl 34748

Music provided by LP SOUND PRODUCTIONS


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NOTE: For the consideration of others, if you are not fully vaccinated, we encourage you to wear a mask. Likewise, if you are not feeling well, get better soon; we will see you next time.
Masks will be provided if needed, and hand sanitizer will be available.

Lawrence & Bill

Uptown Jammin Newsletter for February 2023

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

Welcome to February: the snowiest month in the United states (but not in Florida)! While we had some unusually cold weather since the beginning of the year, be of good cheer. Our spring seasonal warmup will begin next month. In the meantime, third Friday is February 17th. BYOB and don’t forget your flashlights and fans. We hope to see you at “The Villages Premier Dance Party).

There may be some tickets available for tonight’s live performance (Mr. Motown with special guest, Toni Booker). The event will take place at Sea Breeze Recreation Center, February 10, 2023, 6pm – 9pm.

Contact Joyce Cash at 352-572-0714.

NOTE: For the consideration of others, if you are not fully vaccinated, we encourage you to wear a mask. Likewise, if you are not feeling well, get better soon; we will see you next time.
Masks will be provided if needed, and hand sanitizer will be available.

Here’s an example of some of the photos we took during the February 3rd, 1st Friday dance. There are more like this in the Photo Gallery. Check it out!

Lawrence & Bill

Uptown Jammin’ Newsletter for November 2022

Autumn is here and our seasonal residents have begun arriving. Join us on November 4th for our First Friday Uptown Jammin’ Dance Party. Bring your fans and flashlights.

Season passes are now available ($105 for January through November 2023).

6-month passes are $55 for January through June 2023.

We look forward to seeing you on first Friday, November 4th.

Reminder: This month’s third Friday, November 18th, will be held at Laurel Manor. More on this later.

**** Flash**** DUE TO UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND FOR THE DECEMBER 16TH HOLIDAY PARTY, HOURS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO 6:00 PM TO 10:00 PM ****


Tickets are no longer available for the December Holiday Party

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NOTE: For the consideration of others, if you are not fully vaccinated, we encourage you to wear a mask. Likewise, if you are not feeling well, get better soon; we will see you next time.
Masks will be provided if needed, and hand sanitizer will be available.

Lawrence & Bill