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Perfect time for a party

Lively crowd hustles to the dance floor at annual event


  • By Jay Heater
  • | 1:00 p.m. December 5, 2015
  • East County
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It wasn't "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," but it sure got the people moving.

A DJ started to spin some favorite disco hits from the 1970s on Dec. 4, and the dance floor at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club was jammed in a heartbeat,

What better way to work off the filet mignon or salmon that just had been consumed? Oh, and that cheesecake!

Just under 100 people took advantage of the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' annual Holiday Dinner Dance and although the crowd was small, it was a lively party. 

 

Maribeth Phillips, Chris Gowgiel and Marie Gowgiel, all of Lakewood Ranch, were getting ready to enjoy the Holiday Dinner Dance.
Maribeth Phillips, Chris Gowgiel and Marie Gowgiel, all of Lakewood Ranch, were getting ready to enjoy the Holiday Dinner Dance.
Mike Raynor, Kathy Raynor, Chip Small and Nancy Small enjoyed a moment before dinner at the Holiday Dinner Dance.
Mike Raynor, Kathy Raynor, Chip Small and Nancy Small enjoyed a moment before dinner at the Holiday Dinner Dance.
Cindy Davis and Ken Davis stand behind Susan Ellis and Andy Ellis while enjoying a cocktail at the Holiday Dinner Dance.
Cindy Davis and Ken Davis stand behind Susan Ellis and Andy Ellis while enjoying a cocktail at the Holiday Dinner Dance.
Greg Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Arta Burkhart and Ken Burkhart were getting ready for a little dancing at the Holiday Dinner Dance.
Greg Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Arta Burkhart and Ken Burkhart were getting ready for a little dancing at the Holiday Dinner Dance.
Fred Cimini and Marilyn Cimini join John Kerwin and Valerie Kerwin for a little fun before dinner is served at the Holiday Dinner Dance.
Fred Cimini and Marilyn Cimini join John Kerwin and Valerie Kerwin for a little fun before dinner is served at the Holiday Dinner Dance.
Zack Schwalbe and Holly Vincent visit with Judy Young and Jim Young at the Holiday Dinner Dance.
Zack Schwalbe and Holly Vincent visit with Judy Young and Jim Young at the Holiday Dinner Dance.
The Holiday Dinner Dance party gets warmed up after dinner.
The Holiday Dinner Dance party gets warmed up after dinner.

 

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