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NOTE: After much consideration, we at Uptown Jammin’ have decided to cancel this week’s dance party due to the current rise in Covid cases. We will keep you posted when activities will resume. You can order free at-home tests via covidtests.gov.

Please note that we will honor all outstanding tickets. Hope to see you soon.

Click on the “Visit the Photo Gallery” link for our latest photos.

Lawrence & Bill

A picture is worth a thousand words

Come on out to Uptown Jammin’s first dance party of the new year. We are back at our home base: SEA BREEZE RECREATION CENTER. We hope to see your face in the place Friday, January 7th at 6 p.m.

Theme colors for the month are black and blue. Tickets are still available, so get yours now.

Don’t forget the season pass option. Season passes provide the convenience of purchasing one ticket for either every 1st or 3rd Friday during the season. Season passes must be purchased by January 21, 2022.

Full Season (January through November) – $85

Half Season (January through June) – $45

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

It’s official! The holiday season is here and Uptown Jammin’ is ready. Our holiday event is at COLONY REC CENTER:

DECEMBER 17th (3rd Friday) – Colony Recreation Center, 510 Colony Blvd, The Villages

Theme colors for December are red, green and white. Dress to impress . Tickets are still available but this is sure to be a sell-out. Get your tickets now.

As mentioned last month, we are selling “Season Passes” for 2022. A season pass provides the convenience of purchasing ONE TICKET for either every 1st or 3rd Friday during the season. Season passes must be purchased by January 21, 2022. Contact Mamie Parker.

Full Season (January through November) – $85

Half Season (January through June) – $45

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

October was a blast: Uptown Jammin’ was swinging, The Dorels were singing and the Rhythm & Soul Urban Line Dance group was grooving with their monster mash Halloween party.

Theme colors for the month of November are gold and black. Tickets are still available for this Friday’s dance party.

As we enter the holiday season, please note two calendar location changes for UPTOWN JAMMIN’:

NOVEMBER 19th (3rd Friday) – Laurel Manor Recreation Center, 1985 Laurel Manor Dr, The Villages

DECEMBER 17th (3rd Friday) – Colony Recreation Center, 510 Colony Blvd, The Villages

Beginning this month we are selling “Season Passes” for 2022. A season pass provides the convenience of purchasing ONE TICKET for either every 1st or 3rd Friday during the season. Season passes must be purchased by January 21, 2022.

Full Season (January through November) – $85

Half Season (January through June) – $45

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

It’s official: We’re in the 4th quarter of 2021 which means cooler temperatures, less humidity and precipitation. Visiting families and friends during the upcoming holidays = BIG FUN!

September activity around The Villages picked up considerably, including The African American Club’s welcome back celebration and resumption of The Sophisticated Gents of Florida’s annual picnic at Eaton Beach.

Uptown Jammin’s dance parties in September were….well, you know – HOT, HOT, HOT! A less crowded First Friday happens this week. Tickets are available. And don’t forget to get your tickets early for third Friday, October 15th. Theme colors for the month are orange and black.

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

Here’s an Uptown Jammin’ shout-out to Pat Tubbs’ September Family Reunion.

Click on the “Visit the Photo Gallery” link for our latest photos.

Lawrence & Bill

September 22nd marks the beginning of autumn and the return of our seasonal residents.

Our August dance parties were well attended and we gave an Uptown Jammin’ shout out to new residents and guests. Tickets are available for first Friday, September 3rd, as well as third Friday, September 17th. Get your tickets early.

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.

In this month’s newsletter, we’re spotlighting the S.A.S.S.I.E group (Single African-American Sisters Supporting, Informing, Empowering). Formed in October 2015 by founding members Phyllis Archibald, Millee Archibald, Helen Linton, Phyllis Mitchell and Shelly Williams, this 52-member group participates in activities such as exercise groups, line dancing, card and board games, pickle ball, and arts & crafts. This group of active and outgoing ladies plans day trips, attends plays, concerts and various festivals. For more information and/or to join their group, contact Phyllis Archibald at 732-236-4369.

Finally, please visit the photo gallery for our latest photos.

Lawrence & Bill

First Friday dance parties begin August 6th. Tickets and table reservations are now available. Get yours early. Typically, there’s more room on the dance floor, so come on out and enjoy a great evening. And don’t forget to let us know when you have visitors in town so we can give you and your guests a shout out. Birthdays and anniversaries will also be noted throughout the evening. The key is to let us know when you arrive.

As we are halfway through the year, be advised that season passes will not be available until January 2022.

We’ll be adding new pictures each month to the Photo Gallery of our website. Click the link below to check it out. Who knows, you might catch yourself or your loved one on the dance floor!

For the consideration of others, if you are not fully vaccinated, we encourage you to wear a mask. Masks will be provided if needed, and hand sanitizer will be available.

Lawrence & Bill

Hope you had a great 4th of July celebration!

Though we had intermittent showers, those who braved the weather had a great time at our July 3rd Golf Cart Driveway Music Fest. We made some new friends and danced in the street (sometimes with umbrellas)!

And now, we’re getting set for the big kickoff on July 16th at Sea Breeze Recreation Center. We’re looking forward to seeing you and many of our friends at our Uptown Jammin’ Dance Party re-opening. Ticket response has been great and we are sold out. (Table reservations are limited on Third Fridays.)

No worries though. Tickets and tables are now available for August 6th – our First Friday dance party. Get yours early!

For the consideration of others, if you are not fully vaccinated, we encourage you to wear a mask. Masks will be provided if needed, and hand sanitizer will be available.

Lawrence & Bill

With the recent good news about the easing of Covid restrictions, we are on track for a FRIDAY, JULY 16TH opening at Sea Breeze. We’re anticipating similar news from The Villages Recreation Department and will keep you posted.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our “GOLF CART DRIVEWAY FEST “ on SATURDAY, JULY 3RD (at Lawrence’s home at 17893 SE 88th Grimball Avenue in the Village of Piedmont). Members outside of The Villages may drive up in their cars – bring lawn chairs.

P.S. We’ve made some changes to our Services page. Click this LINK to check it out.

Best regards,

Lawrence & Bill