Who we are.

We are a group of individuals who enjoy getting out of the house and turning off the TV and enjoying the socializing, fun and friendship of square dancing together.
It's FUN, HEALTHY and relieves the STRESS in our lives. And we get to meet some of our wonderful neighbors and make some new friends in the community.

Event Calendar Notes Put your mouse over any circled day to see a special dance or event displayed. See "Events" below for details. To change the month click the diamond next to the displayed month and year.

How can I join in the fun?

It's really very simple. The club holds square dance classes each year (Mondays from 7 to 9:30 pm). Those that wish to join us please call (352) 377-1828 and we'll give you all the information that you would like. The classes are easy and loads of fun. Regular dances are Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Workshops from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Carpenters Union Hall, 1910 NW 53rd Avenue in Gainesville, Florida! We hope that you will join us soon.

NEWS & UPCOMING DANCES / EVENTS

News...

the Hope Mountain Foundation is collecting donations for Zambia Hope International . Regis and Gwen Rogers are collecting teddy bears, school supplies, children's clothing and cash for the little children of Zambia. Many of these kids have parents that have died or are dying from AIDS and other 3rd world diseases. Gwen and Roger are leaving May 22 for Maryland to send all the donations from that port. If you have any items or wish to donate, either stop in at the dances or call the Rogers at (352) 377-2267.

Tuesdays, starting at 6:00 p.m. there is a class and plus workshop followed by a regular dance at 7:30.

Here is a map to the Carpenters Union Hall

Dances / Events...

Click photo for Bobby's page

ADVANCED SQUARE DANCE CLASS Thursdays at the Carpenters Union Hall, 1910 NW 53rd Ave., Gainesville, FL from 7 to 9 p.m. Bobby Keefe is the caller/instructor. All dancers from all clubs are welcome but you should have a good working knowledge of Mainstream and Plus levels before attempting the Advanced Levels. Click here for more info and the flyer on the Advanced classes. Classes are ongoing.                                Advanced lesson humor

Saturday night Square Dances for ALL dancers and clubs. Saturday, May 10th, 2008. This month's callers are: R. J. Hogan, Bobby Keefe, Lon Ligon.
Dance from 7 to 9:30 pm at the Carpenters Union Hall, 1910 NW 53rd Ave., Gainesville, FL. Special dangles available; refreshments available. Click here for the flyer and more info.  Here is a map to the Carpenters Union Hall.

Graduation Ball sponsored by the Celebrity Squares and Prestige 55 clubs on Saturday, May 10th, 2008 at the Anthony United Methodist Church, Anthony, FL. Caller: Ken Perez. Click here for flyer and details.

Celebrate 2008 - 54th Florida State Square and Round Dance Convention To be held at the Beautiful Lakeland Center, Lakeland, Florida May 23, 24, 25, 2008 Click here to go to the official convention site.

5th Saturday Dance sponsored by the Moose Promenaders and the Yellow Rockers, Saturday, May 31, 2008 in Jacksonville, FL. This is a summer kickoff dance. Click here for more info and the printable flyer.

For those of you who 'really' love to travel - AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SQUARE DANCE CONVENTION 5-9 JUNE 2008    click here to go to the site.

22nd Annual Watermelon Festival at The High School Cafeteria, 808 North Main Street, Chiefland, FL, Friday and Saturday, June 6 - 7, 2008 .
Lonnie Ligon, Bill Chesnut and Ellis Lindey calling; Lisa Wall, cuer.
Friday Night Early Rounds 7 - 7:30, Dance 7:30 - 9:30, Open Microphone - All Callers Welcome,Fun Badge After Party, Seed Spitting Contest.
Saturday Afternoon Square Dance Workshop 1:30 - 3:00;   Round Dance Workshop 3:00 - 5:00
Saturday Night Early Rounds 6:30 - 7:00;  Grand March 7:00;  Dance 7:30 - 9:30;  After Party, times unknown;  -   Click here for the flyer and more details. For more information please contact: Peggy Ligon (352) 377-1828; Mary Chesnut (352) 475-2550 or Email: grandsquares@bellsouth.net

Saturday night Square Dances for ALL dancers and clubs. Saturday, June 14th, 2008. This month's callers are: Bill Chesnut, Done Heins, Bobby Keefe.
Dance from 7 to 9:30 pm at the Carpenters Union Hall, 1910 NW 53rd Ave., Gainesville, FL. Special dangles available; refreshments available. Click here for the flyer and more info.  Here is a map to the Carpenters Union Hall.

Grand Square club's Anniversary Dance at the Carpenter's Hall, Tuesday, June 24th

Promenade on the Prairie 57th National Square Dance Convention in Witchata, Kansas - June 25 - 28, 2008 Click here to go the web site.

Shriner's Christmas in July Charity Dance Sponsored by the Rural and Gateway Callers Associations. Saturday, July 12, 2008 from 2:30 - 5:00 PM at the Keystone Heights High School, 700 Orchid Avenue, Keystone Heights, FL.   Callers: All Rural & Gateway Callers share the stage. TOUCH A QUARTER - TOUCH A HEART One of the many fun events is the "Quarter Line Up". One foot of quarters is $3.25. Bring your quarters. See how long we can make the line. Non-Stop Dancing, Squares & Rounds, $7.00 per Couple and ~ more fun events ~ Chinese Auction - Raffles - Door Prizes For further information, contact your club caller or Mary Chesnut, telephone: 352-378-2577 or click here for the flyer and a map..

Grand Squares Ichetucknee State Park Blue Bottom Party, Saturday August 9th.

Folk, Round & Square Dance Federation of North Carolina 19th State Convention, August 15 & 16, 2008    click here to go to the site.

37th Georgia State Convention - September 18, 19, 20 - 2008    click here to go to the site.

Myrtle Beach Ball - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - September 25-26-27, 2008. Click here for more info.

DAYTONA BEACH BALL with Tony Oxendine, Jimmy & Carol Griffin, October 10 - 11, 2008 Click here for details and flyer.

 Gatlinburg, Tennessee Smokey Mountain Festival, October 12 - 18, 2008. Lots of square and round dancing, admission to Dollywood, Dixie Stampede, Dinner show (transportation too), Smokey Mountains Arts and Crafts Festival, Ripley's Aquarium and some meals. For the flyer with complete information and cost, click here.

is a three day event - October 31, November 1 - 2, 2008. Mark your calendar and keep watch here for more information.

NFSARDA Fall Festival "Aloha" November 21 - 22, 2008, Guest Caller Tim Crawford of Canada and Guest Cuers Kit and Sandy Brown of NC. The festival will be located at Christ The King Catholic Church, 742 Arlington Road, Jacksonville, FL. Full weekend tickets are $12 per person in advance or $15 per night at the door. Gary Murphy, Master of Ceremonies. Official Flyer is here.

Our Circle of Concerns

Bill Christman, Jack & Shirley Williams, Minnie Modette, Everatt Sweat, Leah Sweat, Burton Riggs, Herb Jesk.



If you know of anyone who is ill or any other news you want to share, just give Lonnie a call or an e-mail.          Keep Well and we hope to see you all Smiling and Dancing ...

Our History:

The Grand Squares were formed by Lon & Peggy Ligon on June 22, 1975 at the Carpenters Union Hall [ 1910 NW 53rd Avenue in Gainesville, Florida ]  and we have been dancing there every Tuesday evening since 1975 (7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.). The club caller is Lon Ligon, who has been actively calling since 1971. Peggy Ligon , his wife, maintains and oversees the club activities and keeps all the booking, calling and club information. They are the past presidents of the Florida Callers Association and past officers of the Rural Callers Association and The Gateway Callers Association. They are current members of Callerlab.

Our Wonderful Dancers:

Every club needs helpers, angels, and dancers. Our club certainly has some very dedicated people who are always there to participate and help whenever you need them. They are an asset to our club and to the WONDERFUL WORLD OF SQUARE DANCING.
Thank you ........