Havana CC for dancing!!

[KathieI]

Havana CC has started a 2 night a week entertainment and dancing event. We have been going there for a few weeks now and am loving it to death. Dancing is outside but under the protection of the building, so we've managed to stay dry.

Last night, I met Hank Smith, the events manager and mentioned what a good idea to have dancing there. Its been getting busier and busier every week. The band on Tues nights is wild and crazy and the service was great. I hesitated to post this as I don't want it to get too crowded but I think they can handle it.

BTW, Hank told me that he reads TOTV all day long and knews a lot about all of us. He also reads all my posts about my dogs and birthday wishes, he actually had a copy of my avatar, scary huh... !

Nice guy and they are on the right track to keep up customer excitement. Come join us, we have a whole table of TOTV folks. Tues and Friday nights around 7pm to at least 10pm.

Ohhhhh what fun it is to live in Paradise!!!

[carm310]

Thanks for sharing Kathie. When we were therein October Havana had not opened yet so we are looking forward to experiencing it. We will make a point to come next Tuesday or Friday. Wait! We can go Tiesday and Friday! What was I thinking? :icon_hungry:
Thanks so much for the inside scoop.

[carm310]

:shrug: Believe it or not I can spell! I guess I should use the preview.

[rshoffer]

Havana CC has started a 2 night a week entertainment and dancing event. We have been going there for a few weeks now and am loving it to death. Dancing is outside but under the protection of the building, so we've managed to stay dry.

Last night, I met Hank Smith, the events manager and mentioned what a good idea to have dancing there. Its been getting busier and busier every week. The band on Tues nights is wild and crazy and the service was great. I hesitated to post this as I don't want it to get too crowded but I think they can handle it.

BTW, Hank told me that he reads TOTV all day long and knews a lot about all of us. He also reads all my posts about my dogs and birthday wishes, he actually had a copy of my avatar, scary huh... !

Nice guy and they are on the right track to keep up customer excitement. Come join us, we have a whole table of TOTV folks. Tues and Friday nights around 7pm to at least 10pm.

Ohhhhh what fun it is to live in Paradise!!!

Were you there last night? How big a crowd of TOTV'ers comes? What is the time fram for the music?

[KathieI]

Hi Carm, yep, we'll be there this Friday too after the TOTV lunch. One big party day !!! Can't wait to meet you. Look for me on the dance floor.

[carm310]

Gotta run...back to work...sigh.

[nONIE]

OMG, Im eating my heart out!!!! :faint:

JeannieBeannie and I are hurrying as fast as we can!!! :crap2:

[KathieI]

Were you there last night? How big a crowd of TOTV'ers comes? What is the time fram for the music?

Sorry, RS, I didn't see your question. It depends on who's in town that night, but we usually have about 10 or 12 peeps from TOTV, some singles, some marrieds. We usually gather there around 6:30 to get a good table and we dance from 7:30 to 10 on Tuesday or 11 on Fridays. And, Yes, I was there last night, dancing my fool head off and will be there on Friday as well. Hope to see you there.

[another Linda]

Wow! What a great bunch of choices we have now between the 2 squares, KBs, and now Havana. Can't wait to be back.

[Shirleevee]

OMG, Im eating my heart out!!!! :faint:

JeannieBeannie and I are hurrying as fast as we can!!! :crap2:


Sure Nonie............she is having a BLAST while we are NOT there.....boohoo:swear:

[JeanneBeannie]

OMG, Im eating my heart out!!!! :faint:

JeannieBeannie and I are hurrying as fast as we can!!! :crap2:

Yes we sure are Nonie....I've got my dancing shoes packed already!!!
I agree Shirlee! Kathie....nothing like rubbing salt in the wounds lol lol!
(just kidding lol). My computer is still on the fritz so still no funny faces working (tears).

[krash]

Kathie- Is this the same "Hank" who used to work for Bourbon St a long time ago? He's a handsome young man with a great smile, and a shaved head - a real sweetheart! If so, I'm sure he'll put the Havana on the right track!

[KathieI]

Kathie- Is this the same "Hank" who used to work for Bourbon St a long time ago? He's a handsome young man with a great smile, and a shaved head - a real sweetheart! If so, I'm sure he'll put the Havana on the right track!

Dunno about his Bourbon St. connection, krash, but you're right about how he looks and he is a REAL sweetheart with a great smile. I have a lot of faith also in his ability to keep Havana on track. So far so good. Come join us on Friday night. Are you his father??? LOL.

[rshoffer]

I hope to stop by and say Hi Friday. My wife just zipped back to Pa with her cousin from Glembrook. Her mom's 75th birthday. I'm "trying to keep busy"

[MelZ]

Kathie:

After the TOTV on Friday at Crispers will I have enough energy to dance with you on Friday night?;);)

[Kellygirl]

What is the name of the band and what type of music do they play?

[Army Guy]

That is great! Havana is real close to us in Bonita. It is actually the closest of all the CC's.

Army Guy

[CaribbeanAl]

Lady, you're a HOOT!!! Best of all I "suspect" we are going to be NEIGHBORS!!! My husband Alan & I built our house on Maverick Way in Hadley Dec. '08. We'll be there early in Aug. - Sept. to see it for the FIRST time!!! Looking forward to it although I'm already overbooked with clubs & visiting relatives. GREAT problems to have!

[Army Guy]

Do they also have the Happy Hour drink deal like at the squares?

Army Guy

[KathieI]

AG, I'm not a drinker but I think they do. I know they have special meals those nights, and I'm 90% sure, they have drink specials.
PS, I'm a cheap date, drunk on 1 drink.... LOL

[Army Guy]

Kathie, you are a hoot girl! I always get a kick out of reading your posts.

Army Guy

[angel222]

hi CaribbeanAl....I just moved into Hadley on Maverick Way in May '09...We will be neighbors!! Where on Maverick will you be??

[KathieI]

Kathie, you are a hoot girl! I always get a kick out of reading your posts.

Army Guy

Wait till you meet me in person!!! :girlneener: :blahblahblah: :eek:

[KathieI]

Last night at Havana CC, we listened to some lovely Calypso music and danced to Latin rhythms. Haven't done the merengue for a long time. Not many people were there though but the general manager came over to visit and told me that very shortly they will be having music every single night. Isn't that cool? They will be making major renovations to the dance floor and will have a water mister to cool us off while we're dancing and will have more fans overhead. I'd say this CC is really doing an outstanding job of listening to the customers. During snowbird season, they may stay open until midnight.

This gives us another place other than the squares to dance in the evening. Horray for Havana Management!!!!!!:bowdown:

[tracy1j]

Can you tell me if the dancing still going on at Havana CC, and if it is now every night? Our house is close to Havana, we love to dance, and we are coming down in September. I hope the dancing is going on, sounds like heaven! It would be a great alternative for LSL.

[islandgal]

I heard last week from the rumor mill that Havana is closing because they don't have enough business. Hope it is just a rumor.

[skip0358]

I think they should wait a bit longer as there are a lot of houses being closed on in that area between now and middle of November. Also some people who left for July & August will be coming back. I'm sure they will be doing a little more buisness.

[golf2140]

I think that Havana will be the place to go soon. We must all tell our friends and neighbors to support them. They have a great happy hour and the menu is coming along. We had lunch there last Thursday and they started a sandwich special. It was great. I hope that the rumor is untrue, because more folks are moving in each day. It Will survive if given a chance.

[F16 1UB]

I heard last week from the rumor mill that Havana is closing because they don't have enough business. Hope it is just a rumor.


5 of us ate there Friday evening at 8 PM and although the dining room was not full, they were still busy and the outside dining/entertainment area and dancing was hopping. I think they're doing fine and as all eateries will pick up as soon as the snowbirds arrive.

And yes my $13.95 prime rib (8 oz) was good.

[Ronnies]

Great news...
Thanks for sharing. We will become permanent Villagers the first week of October. Renting until our new home in Bonita is ready.
:2excited:

[golf2140]

I wounder what they will charge for Snowbird. The price for prime rib seemed fair. :pepper2:

[handieman]

Used to be we all met at the Square but now Havana is the "go to" place to meet TOTV'rs. We start with one table then add tables as more arrive. I think the record so far is 7 tables. If you looking to dance and meet us all look for Kathie and you will find us there. Walk up and introduce yourselves and you immediately become one of the group. My favorite night is Tuesday when "Pat" has the full band.
I'm leaving the 19th to go get my favorite dancing partner, Mrs. Handie and "Da Dog" and a whole lotta stuff I have no clue where to store it.
See Ya before Labor Day. Thanx for the friendships I have made. Looking forward to meeting lots of new friends upon our return
See Ya at "Da Havana" :crap2:
Handie

[Peazoup]

Handie - we'll miss you. Drive carefully and bring Betty back safe and sound.

[KathieI]

Tonight is karaoke night at Havana, lots of dancing and fun. Usually we have a gang of totv'ers there, so come join us. :beer3:
Patrick (sigh! :sigh:) is the DJ and does a little singing as well (double sigh :sigh::sigh: ). Last week we had a great time....

Coming soon to Havana and more info to follow.... Patrick will have a country music night with some of his fellow musicians. More information to follow, I'll get the correct info from Don (the GM) and will post it.

As I've said before, this is one place where they are listening to the customers...

[Hawkwind]

Handie, have a safe trip and just make sure that your and the Mrs. are back for the Sept 1 celebration.

[graciegirl]

Wow. I wish we could be there tonight. It's Princess Helene's birthday; double numbers and double digits too.

Gene and Kathy from Cincinnati will be there and I have their cell phone number. I will try to remember to call and say Hi to as many as I can.

I miss you guys!

[katezbox]

We are playing golf but hope to get there... Gracie, we MISS YOU!!!!!

[KathieI]

Great group at Havana tonight. Met newbies, Bob (Ripwho) and Gene and Kathy (adorable couple) and Kittylecrox with her hubs too along with the gang of regulars....

Havana made an announcement tonight, Sunday night at 5pm, I believe, will be a down and dirty, true to the 'nth degree, HOEDOWN....!!! WAAAA HOOOOO!! I'm gonna try to make it and will see if I can gather some troops to just see what its like.

I have no idea what a Hoedown is -- we didn't have them in the bronx... We did have something similar, however, OOPS!!!!

[KathieI]

Hey Gang,

Just got back from New Orleans. What a blast. Anyway, I will be up at Havana's tonight. I'm the hot blonde! Ha...See you there:)

Dear Lynn, I searched and searched for you tonight. I asked every hot blonde in the place if she was Lynn??? But, nooooo, there was no Lynn. What happened...??? Will we see you there Sunday for the hoedown????

[champion6]

We did have something similar, however, OOPS!!!!Um, you might think so, but no you didn't - not in the Bronx!

[KathieI]

Lynn, you going to be there tonight. I'll be there with a group of the ladies. I'll look for the hot blonde again, but I'm not asking too many women cause they are beginning to look at me funny!! :o

[KathieI]

I think that Havana will be the place to go soon. We must all tell our friends and neighbors to support them. They have a great happy hour and the menu is coming along. .

Hey Mr & Mrs Golf 2140. So nice meeting you last night at HCC... Hope to see you again real soon. Next time, please join our table of TOTV'ers. !!! :jester: I think Monday night karaoke there is going to be a happening thing. Pretty good crowd last night!!

[Campbell soup]

Hello Kathie...
We will be in TV in less than 2 weeks...looking forward to meeting some of our TOTV friends. We live in Duval and just can't wait to get there. Any suggestions ???

[golf2140]

Hey Mr & Mrs Golf 2140. So nice meeting you last night at HCC... Hope to see you again real soon. Next time, please join our table of TOTV'ers. !!! :jester: I think Monday night karaoke there is going to be a happening thing. Pretty good crowd last night!!


It was great meeting you. Your group looks like a wild and crazy group, we will return. In two weeks we'll be within walking distance to Havana.:pepper2:

[KathieI]

Yes, Campbell Zoup, give me a holla when you get here and we'll set up something at Havana with the gang. Can't wait to see you. And pay no mind to Golf 2140, we are not THAT crazy and wild.... :girlneener:;) but we like to have a good time.

Hey, Golf, should I save you seats tonight at our table??? See ya later!!