THE JAZZEE
JEWELS AND JEMS 1ST ANNUAL CRUISE WAS THE GREATEST! JOIN US NEXT
YEAR TO JAMAICA, CAYMAN ISLANDS. STAY TUNED!
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE BORN IN JANUARY ESPECIALLY MY SISTER STEPHANIE
(18th), MY GRANDSON BRENT WHO WILL BE 18 (21st) & MY BROTHER JEFFREY!
WOODY'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL

JEWEL’S GLADITUDES FOR JANUARY 2012
I'm glad each morning when I rise.
I'm glad for the breath and health inside.
I'm glad I can hear the birds sing and musical sounds.
I'm glad for the inner peace I've found.
I'm glad I can see sunsets, faces, trees and rain.
I'm glad I'm getting stronger and overcoming my pain.
I'm glad I can feel and touch my loved ones.
I'm glad I can smell flowers and food in the oven.
I'm glad I live under God's mercy and grace.
I'm glad I'm giving up this stressful race.
I'm glad for each precious day and hour.
I'm glad because of Him, I have power.
I'm glad I'm growing and opening up my mind.
I'm glad that things do get better with time.
I'm glad when others are pleasant and give me a smile.
I'm glad for what I'm learning each miracle mile.
I'm glad to know God's light and strength are inside of
me.
I'm glad to know His love sets me free.
I'm glad to learn to let go of worry, anger, self-pity
and mess.
I'm glad because now I know...I'm
too blessed to be stressed.
SANDY’S BLOG
– “God is so good! Let me say it again, God is so Good!!! My December
was better than my November! I had a great time in Dallas for 3rd
Saturday honoring my friends’ birthdays (Judi Wright, Bernadette
Smith and Lynn Page). Judi and I went down on Thursday just to
dance at the Kliff Klub! I do not care that it may be a hole in the
wall (most of the best clubs to be at are) it is the place to find the
best male dancers in all of DFW Metro! I love you, Barbara Marshall,
Swingout Instructor for the Kliff Klub, for all you do! You are the
best. On Friday night everyone was in town and dressed all up to attend
the Wendell B Concert and Dance at the new 1010 Collins
Entertainment Center! It was fantastic. Thank you Kelam Wilkes,
love you also! On Saturday we attended DFW 3rd Saturday
Swing Event and danced all night! Houston and Austin was strong in the
place and Oklahoma had about 15 people! Ain’t no party like a
Brigitta & Starr Party! Thank you guys and you
know I love you!!! On Friday, December 23, 2011 the Jazzee Js hosted
our annual Christmas Party and Jazzee Jewel Diana’s house! The house
was packed and we danced, ate and open presents until after 2 am! Thank
you Dee, you are the greatest and I love you!.
I spent the Christmas Eve home alone just watching television and
wrapping gifts for my family. Christmas morning, I gathered up all the
presents and went to my children, Sly and Cassandra, house
to have brunch and exchange gifts! I gave mostly money so they could
buy their own presents! I used to love to shop but not anymore, I just
give money and I know what they pick out will be something they want or
need and not something I want them to have! I received some wonderful
gifts from my children (Cassandra/Sly, Derek/Brandi and Dustin)
and I love you more than life itself!!! One of my precious gifts
included a ticket round trip to DC/VA! Thank you Rodney and Stephanie
and I love you more!
My first trip to DC was extraordinary. Thinking about it brings more
tears to my eyes! I did a lot of crying while I was there, I felt like
I had been there before and I was finally home! My friend, Jax tha
Stepper, made sure I was in contact with all the right people and I was
driven around to take pictures, shop, eat (especially at OMG Café
and Lounge in Richmond, VA), dance, visit plantations and just
enjoy the beautiful scenery! The history of that part of the country is
the greatest! You can almost feel your ancestors touch and talk to
you! I was totally overwhelmed when I saw the plantations that were
hidden by trees and gates locked so you could not visit them but you
know me, where there is a will there is a way! I sat on the wooden
swing and cried just trying to understand! I know I had been there
before!
While in DC I visited the ML King Monument and the
White House. The monument is beautiful and it touched my heart
just walking around reading all of Dr. King’s quotes on the wall
surround the monument. Afterwards, I went to the White House and asked
if I could visit with President Barack Obama and the guard had the
nerves to laugh! He said the President was on vacation for the holidays
(yea right)! I did try!!!!! Saturday night I attended the
Positive Black Men Coalition Red Carpet Event featuring
Roy Ayres and Chuck Brown (he sings Chucky Baby and I was
cutting up!). It was an enjoyable evening with Dr. John and Linda
Porter! Thank you all especially, Jax, for a
wonderful vacation & a happy New Year! I love you and will see you
again real soon!
If you are in the area and would like to
hang out with us please call me at 405-206-0597! Have a great weekend!
JAZZEE JS SCHEDULE
JAZZEE
JS SWINGOUT/LINE DANCE NEWS

MY SISTER, STEPHANIE'S, WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE THAT ATTENDED HER
BIRTHDAY PARTY AT WOODY'S! IT WAS A NIGHT TO ALWAYS REMEMBER!
WOODY'S SPORTS BAR &
GRILL, 2501 NE 23RD, EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY NIGHT, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM.
$5. FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!!!
Swingout/Line dance classes every Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30 @
Woody’s
Karaoke after Thursday’s class @ Woody’s! Jazzee Js on
the Mic!!!
Sunday afternoons – Listen to Jazz at The Office, 59th
& May, Swing Dance with Sandy
B. and the Jazzee Js at 7 pm. Line
entertainment begins at 9 pm! $10 or $5 before 7 pm.
Sunday nights – Open Mic at the Tree Lounge/TAP Band.
Free before 9 pm
BLUE MONDAY
– 1/2 Grenadier, 1/9 On Broadway, 1/16 - Woody's, 1/23
- Tree Lounge,
ELMERS'S
UPTOWN OPENED DAYS A WEEK, 5 PM AT 3925 N LINCOLN BLVD, OKC
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND
WOODY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL,
2501 NE 23rd Suite C, Okc – Open 7 days a week. Swingout
Dance Classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Karaoke every Thursday
night after swing class! Live entertainment on Wednesday! Great food and
atmosphere. For more information please call 405-415-4061
Join the Jazzee Js at
THE OFFICE (formerly Rhea's Supper Club, 5929 N May Ave.
every Sunday night from 7:30 pm - 9 pm with swingout/line dance lessons
and practice! It's Social Therapy with Tracy Trice and hosted by
Nita Fruit! Live entertainment 9 pm - 11 pm!
“The
Tree Lounge”
203 NE 36th, Okc open 7 days a week from 3 pm - 2 am! Wednesday
Night is Karaoke! Live entertainment every Friday and Sunday!
CASABLANCA,
13801 Quail Pointe Dr (off of Memorial, past May behind Abuelos Mexican
Restaurant), Okc – GROWN FOLKS EVERY NIGHT
ELMERS UPTOWN,
3925 N LINCOLN BLVD. OPENED 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR GREAT FOOD,
FUN AND FRIENDS! STOP BY THE NEW LOCATION!!!
THE GRENADIER CLUB,
4502 NE 23rd, Okc - OPEN DANCE FLOORS Thursday, Friday
& Saturday. 4th FRIDAY SWING, 9 pm! For more information please call 405-427-2941.
GOODFELLOWS LOUNGE,
NW 65TH & Santa Fe (in the Best Western) Okc – Live entertainment and DJ
on Fridays & Sundays!
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The Grenadier’s 1st Lady of SwingOut host 4th Friday at the Grenadier Club, 4502 NE 23rd, Okc.
Doors open at 9 pm and the cost is $5.
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SwingOut/Step/Line Dance
Party
every 2nd Friday night 8 pm - until at Woody's, 2501 NE 23rd, Okc
beginning at 8 pm with line dancing! The cost is only $5.
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CLICK ON FOR DALLAS AND HOUSTON EVENTS

WHAT’S
HAPPENING IN TEXAS
DFW 3rd
SATURDAY SWING EVENT,
SPJST HALL 3100 Pleasant Valley
Arlington,
Texas
76015 Doors open at 8 pm. Come early
or you will not get a seat.
DFW
SWINGOUT,
TEXAS REGIONALS,
DALLAS AND HOUSTON DANCE,
CITY2CITY
Questions or comments?
E-mail us at
chachasand@aol.com
or call (405) 206-0597.
I AM STARTING NEW IN 2012
So, if you would like me to send information out for your events, send
an email with the flyer or information no later than Tuesday of each
week to
chachasand@aol.com or ask to join Jazzee Jewels
and Jems on Facebook!
Sandy B