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Uptown Jammin Newsletter for February 2023
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
Uptown Jammin’ Newsletter for October 2022
Welcome to October! Please join us on October 7th for our First Friday Uptown Jammin’ Dance Party.
October is best known for its Halloween festivities, but it’s also a month loaded with national and global celebrations. In Germany, the U.S., and elsewhere around the world people celebrate “Oktoberfest” – an upbeat celebration usually involving lots of German food, beer, frolicking and dancing.
It’s also “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” and, notably, the first Friday in October is “Lee National Denim Day” – a one-day fundraising event to support breast cancer research.
So, wear your Lee denims, bring your family and friends, and let’s have a blast! If you are accompanied by guests, let us know who’s in your group so we can give them a “Shout-Out”!
See you Friday! Don’t forget your fans and flashlights! 😉
December Holiday Party
We still have tickets to our Buffet Video Dinner Dance Party. Check out the flyer below.
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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 August 2022
It’s August already and Friday, the 5th is first Friday and, as always, we’re looking forward to seeing you. Theme colors for the month are black and white. Bring your family and friends and we’ll give you a shout-out. Be sure to let us know who’s in your group.
See you Friday.
NOTE: Tickets for the December 2022 Holiday Event will be announced at a later time.
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 July 2022
July 1st is first Friday and we’re looking forward to seeing you tonight. Theme colors for the month are green and white. Put on you dancing shoes and let’s kick off the celebration weekend together.
We wish you a happy and safe
Independence weekend!
NOTE: Tickets for the December 2022 Holiday Event will be announced at a later time.
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 2022
Welcome to June. We know you’ll have an exciting month as we kick off our 1st Friday dance party on June 3rd. Theme colors for the month are blue and white. The feedback we’re getting for projecting selected videos of artists when playing their songs has been overwhelming. We also now generally include projecting artists pictures when playing music.
Events:
We’ll provide music for The ninth annual Gents/TAAC Student Scholarship Awards Luncheon. The noon event will be held on June 4th at Colony Recreation Center, 510 Colony Blvd, The Villages, FL. Contact their websites for additional information. taac.clubexpress.com sophisticatedgentsfl.org
TAAC will also present its first annual Juneteenth Celebration. Sunday, June 19th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. taac.clubexpress.com
We’d like to thank Emma Thomas of The Villages’ Royal Oak community of Springdale and Leatha Montgomery for having LP Sound Productions provide entertainment for their May functions:
During the months of August and September, we’ll be projecting pictures of our members, visitors and guests. Come on out; you just might see your picture in high definition.
Tickets for the June 3rd party are still available.
Don’t forget, we will have our 2nd Golf Cart Driveway Music Fest on June 18th at Lawrence Parker’s home, 17893 SE 88th Grimball Avenue in the Village of Piedmont. The fun will begin at 5 p.m. If you drive your car, please park on one of the adjacent streets. BYOE, including umbrellas in case it rains.
NOTE: Tickets for the December 2022 Holiday Event will be announced at a later time.
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 May 2022
Welcome to the month of May. With local celebrations kicking off Cinco de Mayo in early May, followed by Uptown Jammin’s dance party on May 6th, we’re sure to have an exciting month as we celebrate the warm weather and dance our way to the even warmer summer months. Theme colors for the month are black and white.
We had a great April at Uptown Jammin’s dance parties. LP Sound Production would also like to thank ‘PJ’ Clark for having us provide the music for her driveway birthday celebration. We also thank The Afro-American Club of Citrus County for having LP Sound Production provide the entertainment for their April 23rd “Swing Into Spring” gala event.
On May 5th, we’ll be providing the music for the Royal Oak community in the Village of Springdale. Click the events button below to bring up the calendar.
Mark your calendars! We will have our 2nd Golf Cart Driveway Music Fest on June 18th at Lawrence Parker’s home, 17893 SE 88th Grimball Avenue in the Village of Piedmont. The fun will begin at 5 p.m.
Tickets for the May 6th party are still available.
NOTE: Tickets for the December 2022 Holiday Event will be announced at a later time.
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.
New pictures in the gallery. Click on the “Visit the Photo Gallery” link.
Lawrence & Bill
Uptown Jammin’ Newsletter for April 2022
Spring is officially here so come on out to Uptown Jammin’ and show off your best dance moves. Free style, smooth ballroom and line dancing are always popular as you dance the night away to Motown, R&B, Caribbean and Pop music. Our high energy dancers will have you joining in, or just enjoying the evening as you wait for that special slow song. Spirits are always high and we know you’ll enjoy our dance parties on 1st and 3rd Fridays. Theme colors for April are gold and black.
Tickets for the April 1st party are still available.
NOTE: Tickets for the December 2022 Holiday Event will be announced at a later time.
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.
Click on the LINK to the Resources page for more information.
New pictures in the gallery. Click on the “Visit the Photo Gallery” link.
Lawrence & Bill
Uptown Jammin’ Newsletter for March 2022
The month of March is here and, unofficially in Florida, It’s Spring! We’re happy to announce dance parties will resume beginning this Friday, March 4th. Tickets are still available so come on out and let’s welcome in the new season together. Theme colors for the month are green and black.
As we announced last month, ticket prices will increase to $10 (will call will be $12) beginning March 1st.
We will honor all previously purchased tickets.
NOTE: Tickets for the December 2022 Holiday Event will be announced at a later time.
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.
Link to the “Events” page for the latest happenings Events
Click on the “Visit the Photo Gallery” link for our latest photos.
Lawrence & Bill
Uptown Jammin’ Newsletter for February 2022
Hello dancers. As you know, in mid January, we cancelled our dance parties due to the rise in Covid cases. We hope to resume by first Friday, March 4th.
Since our re-opening last July, we had hoped to hold the line on increases, but with the constant pressure of rising costs and cancellations, to continue bringing you the “The Villages Premier Dance Party,” ticket prices will increase to $10 (will call will be $12) beginning March 1st.
We will honor all outstanding tickets.
NOTE: Tickets for the December 2022 Holiday Event will be announced at a later time.
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.
Link to the “Events” page for the latest happenings Events
Click on the “Visit the Photo Gallery” link for our latest photos.
Lawrence & Bill