Hepkats - SWINGIN’ Monday Nights - Learn to Swing Dance - SPECIAL FRIENDSGIVING POTLUCK & DANCE!!

Name: Hepkats - SWINGIN’ Monday Nights - Learn to Swing Dance - SPECIAL FRIENDSGIVING POTLUCK & DANCE!!
Start: 2025-11-10T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-11-10T23:00:00-07:00
Location: Guild Of The Vale

Schedule

Mon Nov 10 2025 at 06:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Guild Of The Vale | Mesa, AZ

THIS WEEK: Join us for a special Friendsgiving Potluck & Dance!
Please read the full description for the inside scoop on the evening’s festivities!
Entrance fee is:
The usual $10 (Cash and Credit (+$1) accepted)
OR
A donation of 2+ non-perishable food items per person

Here is all the info:
🚪 Doors open at 6:00PM
🍗 The potluck runs 6:30PM-7:30PM
✨ The beginner lesson runs 7:30PM-8:15PM
💃🕺 The dance begins at 8:15 PM
In honor of the spirit of Thanksgiving holiday, we have a few special things happening:
1-You can pay the usual entrance of $10 OR bring 2+ non-perishable food items per person. 🥫🥣
See below for a list of suggested items.
2-It is a newcomer night! Invite your friends and family who might enjoy learning swing or enjoy the potluck. 🎉
You can take a bag of non perishables home if you know someone who would benefit. The remaining non perishables at the end of the evening will be dropped off to a food bank. 🛍️
3- As part of the festivities, we will have a potluck. Bring a side dish or desert to share or just bring yourself so we can enjoy your company! vegetarian options are welcomed, but not required. 🥙🥪🍗🥟🍪🧁

These are items requested by AZ food banks:
Suggested food donations from St. Vincent de Paul

Canned goods: Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, soups), canned fruits, and canned vegetables.
Pasta and rice: Pasta, pasta sauce, and rice are frequently requested staples.
Breakfast items: Cereal, oatmeal, and pancake mix are very helpful for easy breakfast options.
Peanut butter and jelly: These are staple items that are always in demand.
Boxed and dry goods: Boxed dinners (like mac and cheese), crackers, and instant meals are good donations.
Cooking supplies: Cooking oil, sugar, and flour are needed for preparing meals.
Beverages: Canned or boxed juices and milk are useful donations.
Located in a historical building built in 1931, the Guild of the Vale has an awesome wood floor and a vintage feel that will make you want to dance! Street parking as well as the empty lot directly to the west of the building is available for parking.
Beginning Swing Lesson with National Jitterbug Champion Dabney Hopkins from 7:30pm-8:15pm that will be followed by open dancing to AZ's best swing DJs until 10:30pm (or so...)

Learn to swing dance every Monday night! We rotate partners during the beginning lesson so you don't need to come with a partner and it's a wonderful way to meet new people! Come get some exercise and develop a new hobby that will build your confidence. We will be going over 8-count patterns such as the 'Lindy Circle' and the 'Swing-Out'. It's perfect for both beginners and those with experience.
Our venue is still at the same location (200 N Macdonald Mesa, AZ) in the same amazing historic building it has always been in, but the venue has a NEW name, “Guild of the Vale”!