Get in the Swing of Things With a Big Band Valentine's Dance

Area senior citizens are invited to a “Valentine’s Ballroom Dance” from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at The Timbers of Shorewood retirement community, 1100 N. River Rd., Shorewood.

The Jay Mau Orchestra will provide music of the Big Band era for the dance. This 10-piece band has been tempting couples onto the dance floor at 35-40 gigs a year, The Timbers being a favorite.

While World War II tunes were heard over America’s airways, young Jay Mau was slicing through the air with pointed index fingers leading other five-year-olds as the director of his kindergarten rhythm band. Mau would later find his way to real instruments, a seat in several bands, and his ultimate dream as leader of his own orchestra.

The Timbers of Shorewood is a rental retirement community which provides independent and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Furnished apartments are also available for a short-term stay — a weekend, a week, a month or longer.

The dance is open to the public and admission is free, but space is limited. Reservations are required. For more information or to register, call Shelly Goggins at 815-609-0669 or visit http://www.timbersofshorewood.com.