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Oldies but Goodies Dance Club members “soothe their souls” with music from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. With
annual dues of only $10 and five dances a year, the club is a bargain for golden oldie enthusiasts.

Oldies but Goodies Dance Club
likes that old time rock ’n’ roll

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the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s? Do The OBG club is where the young held January 16 in the Social Center
you recall the great radio stations of at heart dance to the golden oldies. Ballroom, was a spectacular evening
the era playing those special songs Founded in 2015 by Bill Smith, the of dancing. The second dance of the
as we cruised the boulevards and 2%*FOXEZLOOVSRQVRUÀYHGDQFHV year took place on Saturday, April
streets of our hometowns? These for its members in 2016. Membership 30, and featured a live performance
are wonderful, cherished memories is open to all residents of Sun City by entertainment group The GTOs
for those who grew up in that time Texas, with yearly dues of only $10 who played the great oldies of the
period we call the rock ’n’ roll era. As per person. Both live band dances rock ’n’ roll era. With over 220 songs
Bob Seger so appropriately sang in and DJ hosted events are scheduled in their repertoire, all members of
his 1978 hit song, Old Time Rock ’n’ for the enjoyment and dancing the OBG dance club were able to
Roll: “I still like that old time rock ’n’ pleasure of the membership. No other dance the night away!
roll! That kind of music just soothes cost is charged to members to attend
the soul.” Well, that’s what the Oldies these dance events. Non-members Period dress is encouraged but not
but Goodies (OBG) Dance Club is all and guests are welcome to attend mandatory. All that is required is
for a $10 per person charge payable to have fun!

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