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.

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.

Upcoming Event Calendar  To change the month click the arrow next to the month and year.

Put your mouse over any underlined day to see a special dance or event displayed. See "Events" below for details.

     "We  Do  Not  Grow  Too  Old  To  Dance.  We  Grow  Old  Because  We  Do  Not  Dance."

NEWS & UPCOMING DANCES / EVENTS

News...

Tuesdays

Click here for a map to the Carpenters Union Hall

Sunshine Committee

The Sunshine Committee is the arm of our club family who will be in touch with our members who might be ill, may be in the hospital or have a family member in the hospital or may have other needs or woes. They won't know unless you tell them. Click here to go to leave them a message.

Dances / Events...

The Grand Squares CLub is going to take a break for a few weeks. Our next dance will be Tuesday, September 14th at 7:00 p.m. At this dance we ask that you bring lots of finger food and dancing shoes because it will be the start of a new dancing season. In the meantime, do not miss out on some of the other great dances listed below.

5th Saturday Dance July 31st, 2010 sponsored by NEFSARDA. Theme: Freedom Bells Ring. Tynes Elementary School, Middleburg, FL 7 to 9:30 pm. Click here for the flyer and details.

Hope Street, free gospel concert, August 7, 2010 at the 1st Christian Church, 3411 NW 83rd St. (across from Santa Fe College) at 4:00 p.m. followed by finger food in the fellowship hall.

Christmas in August, August 6 -7, 2010 in Charlotte, NC. "The Queen City Ball" featuring callers Tony Oxendine, Jerry Story, Dee Dee Dougherty, Randy Dougherty; cuers, Jack and Genie Whetsell, Lisa Wall. Click here for the flyer and info.

39th Georgia State Square Dance Convention, at the Macon Centreplx in Macon, Georgia, September 16 - 18, 2010 "Let's Dance Again in 2010". Click here for the flyer.

Daytona Beach Ball, October 8 - 9, 2010 in Daytona Beach, Florida featuring Tony Oxedine and Jimmy & Griffin. Click here for the flyer.

57th Annual November 5 and 6th, 2010 sponsored by the Square Wheels (128) and Gypsy Squares (168) NSDCA at O'Leno State Park, High Springs, Florida. Callers: Bobby Keefe, Bill Chesnut, Bob Poyner. Cuer: Lisa Wall. Click here for the flyer and all details, info and map.

32nd Annual , Saturday, February 19, 2011 in Lake City, Florida. This year featuring Mac Letson calling with Bill Chesnut as emcee.  Click here for the flyer and all details, info and map.

Our Circle of Concerns

Mrs. Glenda Wills and family for the loss of Richard who passed away 5/14/10; Tom McLaughlin, former club member, passed away 5/3/10; Peggy Ligon; O. J. Ferrington; Toni and Ron Ferguson; Bill Christman; Minnie Modette; Burton Riggs; Herb Jesk; John Saunders: Bud & Sarah Small; Dick & Flo Gartee

Our History: The Grand Squares were formed by Lon & Peggy Ligon on June 22, 1973 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 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 ........