Orange Blossom Specials
Your Square Dance Ambassadors
The Oranges Blossom Specials group is made up of Orange Blossom Squares dancers who meet once a week to rehearse demonstration routines. The Specials execute these dance routines to entertain the residents of skilled nursing homes, assisted living facilities and retirement centers. This group also performs at various social clubs and community functions with the goal of introducing the art of square dancing and encouraging those who are interested in taking lessons.
The above photo was taken at the Lake Deaton United Methodist Church Hoedown on February 13, 2024. From Left: Brenda Erts, Pam Hart, Bill Karpuleon, Ed Gargiula, Fran Gargiula, Bill Pedersen, Pat Wells, Dave Darling, Pat Pedersen, Jane Karpuleon, Debbie Huey, Brian Erts, Cindy Duncan, Ginger Bohannon, Buddy Johnson, Cindy Johnson, Karen Caroffino
THE SPECIALS CELEBRATE DUANE RODGERS 50 YEARS OF CALLING!
Duane Rodgers - Caller
April 4, 2025 - Duane celebrates 50 years of calling square dances including 27 years of calling for the Orange Blossom Specials.
2025 Orange Blossom Specials Members: Vinny Bonini, Karin Carrofino, Carol Hill, Ginger Bohanon, Debbie Huey, Paul Kean, Bruce Troop, Judy Orazio, Bill Karpuleon, Jane Karpuleon, Buddy Johnson, Cindy Johnson, Dave Darling, Duane Johnson, Pam Hart, Brian Erts, Brenda Erts, Pat Little, Fran Gargiula, Ed Gargiula and Robert Young
Jayhawks Club at Ezell Rec Center Sept 20, 2024
From Left: Brenda Erts, Brian Erts, Bill Karpuleon, Jane Karpuleon, Ed Gargiula, Fran Gargiula, Duane Rodgers (caller), Pam Hart, Dave Darling, Debbie Huey, Vinny Bonini and Ginger Bohannon.
Bonnie Belles Ladies at Churchill Rec Center Sept 19, 2024
From Left: Dave Darling, Pam Hart, Fran Gargiula, Ed Gargiula, Brenda Erts, Brian Erts, Debbie Huey and Cindy Duncan
Villagers for Veterans at Silo Oaks Sept 14, 2024
From Left: Brenda Erts, Brian Erts, Debbie Huey, Cindy Duncan, Duane Rodgers (caller), Dave Darling, Pam Hart, Jane Karpuleon and Bill Karpuleon
Sweet Caroline Club at Coconut Recreation Club May 11, 2024
From Left: Brian Erts, Brenda Erts, Dave Darling, Pam Hart, Bruce Troop, Ginger Bohanon, Bill Karpuleon, Jane Karpuleon, Duane Rodgers (caller), Pat Wells, Debbie Huey, Ed Gargiula, Fran Gargiula, Judy Orazio, Paul Kean, Pat Pedersen, Bill Pedersen
TEMPLE SHALOM HOEDOWN FEBRUARY 29, 2024
From Left: Cindy Duncan, Debby Huey, Pat Pedersen, Bill Pedersen, Pam Hart, Dave Darling, Fran Gargiula, Ed Gargiula
DUANE RODGERS - CALLER FOR THE SPECIALS
SPECIALS AT THE INDIANA CLUB AT ROHAN RECREATION CENTER
At Manatee Recreation Center August 12, 2017
July 28, 2017 at the Lake Miona Recreation Center
PIttsburgh Club at Mulberry Grove Recreation Center - March 16, 2017
Some Current & Past Members
