GRF Weekend Dance Schedule: July

The Golden Rain Foundation sponsors live music events in the clubhouses throughout the month.

All dances are free, though tips to the performers are accepted and appreciated. Here’s the lineup for July:

• Velvetones on July 5 and 19: The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing swing and jazz standards. They are back in action on Sunday, July 5, and again on July 19 from 6-9 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. Doors open at 5:30.

• Vinyl Rock on July 11:

Vinyl Rock, GRF’s classic rock band, will perform Saturday, July 11, in Clubhouse 4 at 6:30 p.m. Music goes until 9. All are welcome but guests must be accompanied by the resident who invites them. They perform the second Saturday of every month except December.

• Abilene on July 25: Abilene is Leisure World’s No. 1 country rock band going strong for 22 years. The band features Andre Dusomme on guitar and vocals, Jim Greer on drums, Vickie Van Ert on vocals, Greg Johnson on keyboards and vocals, and Bob McAlister on bass and vocals.

The band has incorporated new songs to its repertoire to add to the excitement. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music goes till 9. Come see them on Saturday, July 25 at Clubhouse 2.

GRF Dance Rules

• No table saving. People can bring their own snacks.

• Attendees must be out of the clubhouse no later than 10 p.m. to permit adequate time for the custodian to tear down the setup and arrange the setup for the following day.

• No announcements are permitted from the stage, except by the bands.

• Clubhouse lighting and audio- visual equipment can only be adjusted by the custodian according to the instructions they have been given.

• Be sure to sign in, either as a resident or guest, in the proper spot. This is the only way GRF can judge the popularity of residents’ favorite bands and keep them coming back.

The Velvetones perform in Clubhouse 4 on the first and third Sunday of each month.