Ceilidh Newsletter – 2016?17 #20

The next regular Ceilidh Dance is not until September 29 but there is a Ceilidh on Friday May 19 Ceilidh/Twmpath/ Barn Dance at the Cambrian Hall, 215 East 17th Avenue, Vancouver from 7:30 – 10:30 pm with music by the Rattlebone Band. Admission: 13 & older $10; 6-12 $5; under 6 free.

Starting June 19, weather permitting, every Monday evening at 7 p.m. until August 14 (except July 31) Dancing in the Park – Ceperley Park playground in Stanley Park (near 2nd Beach). There are always dances for audience participation, Admission; FREE!!

Other dates you will want to mark are:

June 17 BC Highland Games and Scottish Festival at Percy Perry Stadium, Coquitlam.
The slogan is “Come to the Games at the End of the Train” because it is close to the last stop on the new Skytrain extension at Lake Lafarge. It s an all day affair filled with the sounds, sights and taste of Scotland. Check out the website at www.bchighlandgames.com

July 2 (not July 1) Canada Day Parade. Come and swell the number of Scottish Country and Ceilidh dancers in the parade. More details to follow but keep the date free.

Don’t forget to put the Ceilidh Dances on your 2017 (and now 2018) calendars – another season starting September 29; October 27; November 24 and in the spring of 2018 January 12; February 23; March 30 and closing with April 27. They are all on Friday evenings and where possible the last Friday of each month – the exceptions are December (as we never schedule one) and January.

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Our Yearly Dementia Test It’s that time of year for us to take our annual senior citizen test. Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we grow older, it’s important to keep mentally alert. If you don’t use it, you lose it!

This is a very private way to gauge how your memory compares to the last test. Some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty. Take the test presented here to determine if you’re losing it or not.

OK, relax, clear your mind and begin.

1. What do you put in a toaster?

Answer: ‘bread.’ If you said ‘toast’ give up now and do something else.. Try not to hurt yourself. If you said, bread, go to Question 2.

2. Say ‘silk’ five times. Now spell ‘silk.’ What do cows drink?

Answer: Cows drink water. If you said ‘milk,’ don’t attempt the next question. Your brain is over-stressed and may even overheat.

However, if you said ‘water’, proceed to question 3.

3. If a red house is made from red bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks, what is a green house made from?

Answer: Greenhouses are made from glass. If you said ‘green bricks,’ why are you still reading these??? If you said ‘glass,’ go on to Question 4.

4. A plane is flying at 20,000 feet over Korea. During the flight, two engines fail. The pilot, realizing that the last remaining engine is also failing, decides on a crash landing procedure. Unfortunately the engine fails before he can do so and the plane fatally crashes smack in the middle of ‘no man’s land’ between North and South Korea …
Where would you bury the survivors? North Korea, South Korea , Or no man’s land’?

Answer: You don’t bury survivors. If you said ANYTHING else, you’re a dunce and you must stop. If you said, ‘You don’t bury survivors’, proceed to the next question.

5. Without using a calculator- You are driving a bus from Vancouver to Victoria.

In Vancouver 17 people get on the bus.
In Richmond, 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on.
In Ladner, 3 people get off and 5 people get on
In Tsawwassen, 2 people get off and 4 get on.
In Sidney, 11 people get off and 16 people get on.
You then arrive at Victoria ..

Still with me?

Without looking back, how old is the bus driver?

Answer: Oh, for crying out loud! Don’t you remember your own age? It was YOU driving the bus!!

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The next regular Ceilidh Dance is the Last Friday of the month!! – That is Friday, September 29, 2017 and I sure hope you can come and bring lots of friends.

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I have updated the calendar with known dates at this time including Inverglen’s annual concert- see the Upcoming Events tab.

Frances reminds me that registration for Summer School is open and filling up fast. It is being held in our own back yard at the University of British Columbia. This Scottish Country Dance school is for all levels not just advanced dancers.

Hi Everyone,

I know we are looking forward to the warmer weather – it’s coming sooooon.

I want to remind you that registration for Summer School and the Teachers’ Weekend is already available on-line. https://www.tac-rscds.org/index.php/tac-summer-school/summer-school-2017 There is a lot of information on the web site – many “pull-down” pages providing you with information about classes, teachers, musicians, special events etc. Please take a minute to look at the site and then register. There are over 125 people already registered and the site has only been open four weeks. We would hate you to miss out.

If you or any of your dancers are interested in participating in the Dancing Achievement Program could you please let me know – after you’ve told them about this new and interesting opportunity. So far we have two Vancouver dancers who will participate and in early July we will organize a couple of classes to help them learn these dances. Of course you could also slip a few of these into your regular classes and that would help everyone become familiar with them. The list of dances and all the details are on the Summer School web site. We look forward to hearing that you’ve registered.

Fran C.

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Thanks to Steve at the Celtic Treasure Chest there is now an online list of all the Celtic societies as well as a calendar of events:

List https://www.celtictreasurechest.com/links/index.php
Calendar https://www.celtictreasurechest.com/celticevents/index.php

The Celtic Treasure Chest on Dunbar has new owners. Come and meet the new owners and stock up on all your favourite foods.

Celtic Fashions on E-Bay – go to https://www.CelticFashions.com

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The Scottish Cultural Centre is a pretty unique and wonderful asset and space is available for rent to anyone or any group. The Centre does not run itself but is actually run by the United Scottish Cultural Society (USCS). Memberships in this Society are for individuals only and presently cost $10 annually. Membership Application Forms may be obtained either at the Centre or on the USCS website – www.scottishculturalcentre.com . The cost is only $10.

Any person may join USCS and Scottish Country & Ceilidh Dancers are encouraged to show their support by doing so. If any USCS member would like to be more involved, then, Darryl Carracher, the Manager at the Centre, will be pleased to give you further information.

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The next Ceilidh Dance is Friday, September 29, 2017 – . That will be the first one for the season and the fifth one of 2017. There is lots of time for you all to get yourselves and your friends organized to come along for another fun, filled evening. Come and dance, it is lots of fun and really easy. Everything is taught from scratch – you won’s be the only newbie!

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A crusty old Marine Sergeant Major found himself at a gala event hosted by a local liberal arts college. There was no shortage of extremely young idealistic ladies in attendance, one of whom approached the Sergeant Major for conversation.

“Excuse me, Sergeant Major, but you seem to be a very serious man. Is something bothering you?”

“Negative, ma’am. Just serious by nature.”

The young lady looked at his awards and decorations and said, “It looks like you have seen a lot of action.”

“Yes, ma’am, a lot of action.”

The young lady, trying to start up a conversation, said, “You know, you should lighten up. Relax and enjoy yourself.”

The Sergeant Major just stared at her in his serious manner.

Finally the young lady said, “You know, I hope you don’t take this the wrong way, but when is the last time you had sex?”

“1955, ma’am.”

“Well, there you are. No wonder you’re so serious. You really need to chill out! I mean, no sex since 1955! She took his hand and led him to a private room where she proceeded to “relax” him several times.

Afterwards, panting for breath, she leaned against his bare chest and said, “Wow, you sure didn’t forget much since 1955.”

The Sergeant Major said, after glancing at his watch, “I hope not; it’s only 2130 now.”

(Gotta love military time)

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Michelle has very kindly made up a Facebook event page for the Ceilidh but you need to “Search for Vancouver Ceilidh on Facebook and “Like” us to receive updates on upcoming Ceilidhs and other events”. Then, if you “Like” the Vancouver Ceilidh FB page (do as described above), you too will receive updates AND be able to share those updates and events on your personal Facebook page to your friends and ask that they “Like” and “Share”, etc. Ceilidh Dances are great ways to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries etc. Invite all your friends to come and join you at the Ceilidh. You are welcome to bring your own cake and we’ll even sing for you!!

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You can join the e-mail list of the SFU Scottish and Celtic Society; the club connecting you to all things Scottish and Celtic at SFU and the community. As members of this mailing list, you will receive updates on events and learning opportunities. All are welcome to participate and enjoy. Facebook Group: As of today, our new Facebook Group is launched and available to join. It is an ‘Open’ group. Anyone can join and invite their friends. We will create Facebook ‘Events’ for all our occasions. Join today at this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/451447541666799/

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Some fun and interesting sites: – note if you have a link to something you think others will enjoy send me the link.

Sound On; Full Page:-

I Want My Dime Back

Scottie Pinwheel, https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/vDa0z0gEvI4?rel=0

Hand In Hand Dance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUsf4r9fX8g

COMING EVENTS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS: Note – please check the Branch website www.rscdsvancouver.org for and last minute changes.

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May 15	Dance class at the Scottish Cultural Centre 7;30 p.m.
May 19	Ceilidh/Twmpath/barn Dance at the Cambrian Hall. 215 East 17^th Avenue, Vancouver from 7:30 to 10:30 with The Rattlebone Band and JD Erskine, Caller. $10 – 13 and older; $5 6-12 years – info call Pat 604-536-9556 druidsgreen@gmail.com
May 20	Seattle Branch May Ball – info
May 28	Fort Langley Voyageurs Whisky Tea Dance – Fort Langley Hall, 9247 Glover Road, Fort Langley at 2 p.m. with the Tartan Players – $20
May 29	Highland Games Mass Demonstration Rehearsal at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver at 7:30 p.m. Learn easy dances – must be available to dance at the Highland Games on June 17 – all welcome.
June 5	Highland Games Mass Demonstration Rehearsal at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver at 7:30 p.m. Learn easy dances – must be available to dance at the Highland Games on June 17 – all welcome.
Jun 9	Inverglen Scottish Dancers present their annual recital – “A Scottish Fancy” 7.30 p.m. Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver. Highland, Scottish Country and Step Dancing. Piping by Kevin Watsyk and Gaelic Singing by Caity Rose Gordon. Tickets available at the door at 7 p.m. Adults: $15.00 Children and Seniors $10.00 www.inverglenscottishdancers.com
Jun 12	Highland Games Mass Demonstration Rehearsal at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver at 7:30 p.m. Learn easy dances – must be available to dance at the Highland Games on June 17 – all welcome.
Jun 17	B.C. Highland Games & Scottish Festival, Percy Parry Stadium, Coquitlam – minutes from the last Sky Train station at Lafarge Lake – www.bchighlandgames.com Get your tickets online now and save the queue.
Jun 19	Dancing in the Park 7 – 9 p.m. at Ceperley Playground in Stanley Park – weather permitting! Host – Burnaby Club with the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra
Jun 26	Dancing in the Park 7 – 9 p.m. at Ceperley Playground in Stanley Park – weather permitting! Host – Vancouver Branch with the Vancouver Police Pipe Band & the Branch Demonstration Team
Jul 2	NOTE DATE!! Canada Day 150^th anniversary Parade – come & help celebrate Canada’s 150^th Birthday. A big turnout would be great. Details are not finalized yet but we will gather at 3 p.m. Parade starts at 4.
Jul 3	Dancing in the Park 7 – 9 p.m. at Ceperley Playground in Stanley Park – weather permitting! Host – Deep Cove
Jul 10	Dancing in the Park 7 – 9 p.m. at Ceperley Playground in Stanley Park – weather permitting! Teacher’s Favourites
Jul 17	Dancing in the Park 7 – 9 p.m. at Ceperley Playground in Stanley Park – weather permitting! – Host – Glenayre
Jul 23 – 30	TAC Summer School at UBC Vancouver – online registration opens February 15 – school is open to all levels (beginner to advanced) – Dancers unable to attend the entire TAC Weekend or entire SS Week will have opportunities to attend part-time. See Registration Information 2017 for information and dates on which reservations can be made.
Jul 24	Dancing in the Park 7 – 9 p.m. at Ceperley Playground in Stanley Park – weather permitting! Host – Deep Cove
Jul 31	NO DANCING TONIGHT: Dancing in the Park cancelled as the Park Board requires extra time to clean up after the Fireworks

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The next Ceilidh Dance is Friday, September 29th, 2017. Same time, same place, same price, same amount of fun and entertainment. Now it is up to you all to help by planning on coming along and bringing loads of friends, family, acquaintances, etc. We need to improve the attendance to make the dances financially viable. Please do your best to spread the word. Let me know if you would like a poster to put up.

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What a great gift this newsletter would make (and it is free!!) Please pass along the website to your friends and ask them to subscribe. www.vancouverceilidh.org

Please keep opening the newsletter!! Any and all comments and suggestions are welcome.

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Harris

Come Scottish Country Dancing – it is lots of fun. Just ask anyone who came along to the Dancing in the Park. We had great audience participation so I hope you will all come along and join one of our great classes or at least come to one of the Ceilidh Dances.

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The next Ceilidh Dance is next Friday, September 29, 2017 with live music by Calanaish. This is the fifth dance of the year and the first of the new season. We need another huge attendance with everyone coming along for a really fun evening.

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You still have time to spread the word about all the Ceilidh Dances as that is the best (and cheapest) form of advertising. It is great exercise and fun, for all ages, too. Here is a link where you can watch a short video of a Ceilidh Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MvUwZnY9Ms and here is a link to the Facebook advert: https://www.facebook.com/events/597360563665264/597360566998597/ The format for all of the regular monthly Ceilidh Dances will be the same with the class from 7 – 8 p.m. and the dance from 8 – 11 p.m. and all dances will be walked and talked through.

They are all held at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver. The price is only – $12 or $10 for students which, for what you get is a super bargain – everyone is welcome. No partner is required and you should wear FLAT, comfy shoes and loose clothing. Children are also welcome but should be prepared to dance with other people as some of the dances require a change of partner. Don’t forget to bring a few extra $$$$ to help defray the cost of the refreshments which are otherwise free.

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The Branch has opened a Facebook Page at “RSCDS-Vancouver” – check it out there are some good pictures etc. www.facebook.com/rscdsvancouver. There is a link on both our website www.vancouverceilidh.org and the Branch website www.rscdsvancouver.org

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Scottish Country Dance (SCD) classes are nearing the end of another season but it is never too late to join in. Check out the class locations and come along – see the “Classes” tab.

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Come to a class – You will be made very welcome. Many classes have a policy that the first night is FREE! Plan to come along to try out a class in the new year. There are classes all around and on different nights so GIVE IT A GO! Go to either www.rscdsvancouver.org or www,vancouverceilidh.org for a list of class locations and times.

For those who don’t know SCD is a fabulous pastime (much better and lots more fun than golf!!) and is super exercise for body and mind. SCD is, naturally, rooted in Scotland but there are groups in almost every country so you can learn here and then dance with other groups when you vacation or travel. SCD is not to be confused with Highland Dancing which is more solo dancing. SCD is usually done with a partner in groups or sets however you do not need to come with a partner. It is more akin to Square Dancing.

It takes a year or two of classes, workshops, etc. to learn the basics then you can hone your skills in advanced classes. You start by learning the steps and formations. Dances (of which there are over 13,000) are made up of these formations so a good grounding will give you the ability to learn a new dance fairly quickly. SCD has its HQ in Scotland and is known as the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) and there is a Vancouver Branch of the RSCDS under which there are many clubs throughout the Province (there is also a Branch in Seattle).

There are a great many classes and the ones in the Vancouver area are listed on the website. Come along – check us out – the first night is usually free and thereafter it will average about $6 a night and that’s for a 2 hour class! You will find many friendly people who will be eager to help you and welcome you to their club. You never know you actually might like it!! Check the list of classes at either at www.vancouverceilidh.org or www.rscdsvancouver.org. Note that the latter website has the latest updates to temporary changes to times and locations.

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as well there are classes all up and down Vancouver Island, a number of the Gulf Islands, the Cariboo, Okanagan, etc. etc. and there are various groups all over this great Province, Country, World and who knows where else! Check the Branch website for all these details – www.rscdsvancouver.org

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For upcoming events see www.vancouverceilidh.org and www.rscdsvancouver.org.

Other announcements etc:
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The next regular monthly Ceilidh Dance will be held on Friday, September 29th, 2017 in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, (73^rd & Hudson which is between Oak & Granville), Vancouver,

We need everyone to help us get as many new comers (as well as former Ceilidh Dancers) as possible to come and join us. The Ceilidh Dances are a great way to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Invite all your friends along. Contact me if you will have a group of 8 or more and we can give them a discount!!!

We Really NEED YOUR HELP to advertise the Ceilidh Dances!!!! It only costs $12 ($10 for students) – it is worth so much more in fun, exercise and camaraderie. Use any access to free adverts etc. You can also use things like the YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh2HV3OPBgw or the Face-book page https://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=116203315&k=Z5C5Y4TZPT6G6BD1PKZZTWQQQ6BAW26L34AV&oid=164741310207760 https://www.facebook.com/events/597360563665264/597360566998597/

Suggestions to improve our advertising are always welcome. Don’t forget to tell them about the website www.vancouverceilidh.org and get them to “subscribe” to the newsletter.

Most of you have been to at least one Ceilidh Dance so you know how it goes. You don’t need a partner; you don’t need any experience; you should wear FLAT soft soled shoes; we walk, talk, and call every dance and you should come to have fun and have a good evening of exercise and entertainment and maybe even to learn!

There is a FREE class from 7 – 8 p.m. and the dance from 8 – 11 p.m. with music by Calanais. Remember to bring some extra cash so you can make a donation towards the cost of the refreshments. Without these donations we will have to increase the price of admission again!!

The schedule for the 2016/17 season shapes up as follows:
All on Fridays of course and, except for January, it is the last Friday of the Month —

2017
September 29
October 27
November 24
2018
January 12
February 23
March 30
April 27

Come along and get some great exercise while also having lots of fun. We hope to have lots of new Ceilidh dancers. Remember to bring your smiles and wear flat shoes.
Please do your best to assist us in letting as many people know as possible. Use Face-book, e-mail, telephone or even word of mouth and tell everyone you know what a fun night it is.

We would like to attract more young adults and students from Universities and all the colleges. Somehow we have to get word out to these students etc. Please do all you can to help us. Come one, come all to the same place (Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver) and the same time (7 p.m. for the class and 8 – 11 p.m. for the dance) and the same amazing price ($12 or $10 for students.)

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You should check the website – www.vancouverceilidh.org – from time to time as you can find various pages listing “Ceilidhs and Events;” Classes:” Duncan’s List;” etc. On these pages you can check all the upcoming events, where all the classes are located, times, etc. and some places to find Scottish things or some local trades, etc. I will continue to highlight the more current events in each week’s newsletter but, as stated, the calendar of all events will be available on the website.

You should also have a look at the Vancouver Branch website from time to time – www.rscdsvancouver.org – as there is always useful information on it and it is a very good-looking site.

If you have any questions regarding the Ceilidh Dances send them to me at ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org Please check the website – www.rscdsvancouver.org for updates, pictures and news.

Dance – it is good for your health.

Keep sending jokes, pictures and info you wish to have included. Don’t forget to look at our web pages at www.vancouverceilidh.org If you know of anyone who would like to be on the mailing list please send them the web address – www.vancouverceilidh.org and ask them to subscribe.

If anyone has good pictures from the Ceilidh Dances please send them to me so I can put them on the web page. If you have any announcements please send them to me preferably in Word; Times New Roman 12pt format with a layout similar to the one used in this newsletter. I occasionally hear of an event somewhere in our beautiful Province, on the Island or in the Interior, but don’t know all the details.

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This newsletter reaches out to some 370 subscribers from all over the Province, Country and to many other countries as well, so please send me the details of your event and I will only be too happy to include them.

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Enjoy yourselves – come Scottish Country Dancing – for it is good for your health and you never know you just might …..!

See Coming Events on the website for info – www.vancouverceilidh.org and come dancing in the Park starting Monday, June 19!!

May your troubles be one, may your blessings be more,
and may nothing but happiness come through your door.

Duncan MacKenzie ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org

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The next regular Ceilidh Dance is the Last Friday of the month!! – That is Friday, September 29, 2017 and I sure hope you can come and bring lots of friends.

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I have updated the calendar with known dates at this time including Inverglen’s annual concert- see the Upcoming Events tab.

Hi Everyone,

I know we are looking forward to the warmer weather – it’s coming sooooon.

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Thanks to Steve at the Celtic Treasure Chest there is now an online list of all the Celtic societies as well as a calendar of events:

List https://www.celtictreasurechest.com/links/index.php
Calendar https://www.celtictreasurechest.com/celticevents/index.php

The Celtic Treasure Chest on Dunbar has new owners. Come and meet the new owners and stock up on all your favourite foods.

Celtic Fashions on E-Bay – go to https://www.CelticFashions.com

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An old geezer became very bored in retirement and decided to open a medical clinic. He put a sign up outside that said: “Dr. Geezer’s clinic. Get your treatment for $500, if not cured, get back $1,000!”

Doctor “Young,” who was positive that this old geezer didn’t know beans about medicine, thought this would be a great opportunity to get $1,000. So he went to Dr. Geezer’s clinic.

Dr. Young: “Dr. Geezer, I have lost all taste in my mouth. Can you please help me ?”
Dr. Geezer: “Nurse, please bring medicine from box 22 and put 3 drops in Dr. Young’s mouth.”
Dr. Young: Aaagh !! — “This is Gasoline!”
Dr. Geezer: “Congratulations! You’ve got your taste back. That will be $500”.

Dr. Young gets annoyed and goes back after a couple of days figuring to recover his money. Dr. Young: “I have lost my memory, I cannot remember anything.”
Dr. Geezer: “Nurse, please bring medicine from box 22 and put 3 drops in the patient’s mouth”
Dr. Young: “Oh, no you don’t, — that’s Gasoline!”
Dr. Geezer: “Congratulations! You’ve got your memory back . That will be $500.”

Dr. Young (after having lost $1000) leaves angrily and comes back after several more days. Dr. Young: “My eyesight has become weak — I can hardly see anything!!!!”
Dr. Geezer: “Well, I don’t have any medicine for that so, here’s your $1000 back.” (giving him a $10 bill)
Dr. Young: “But this is only $10!”
Dr. Geezer: “Congratulations! You got your vision back! That will be $500.”

Moral of story — Just because you’re “Young” doesn’t mean that you can outsmart an “old Geezer”.
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Some fun and interesting sites: – note if you have a link to something you think others will enjoy send me the link.

Sound On; Full Page:-

Swiss drum corps at the Edinburgh Tattoo. Full screen if possible.

https://biggeekdad.com/2013/07/top-secret-drum-corps-2012/#.WP0d9AdlIew.mailto

Greatest yodeling ever???

The Greatest Yodeling Ever!

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Device To Grab Cars During Police Pursuits

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COMING EVENTS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS: Note – please check the Branch website www.rscdsvancouver.org for and last minute changes.

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May 7	Come and “Celebrate Canada” with us at the White Rock Annual Spring Tea Dance – Star of the Sea Hall, 15262 Pacific Avenue, White Rock with music by the Tartan Players – Doors open at 3:30 pm Dancing starts at $ pm – Refreshments to follow. The programme will have a Canadian theme with dances from all over Canada
May 8	Dance class at the Scottish Cultural Centre 7;30 p.m.
May 10	White Rock last class of season – info www.rscds-seattle.org
May 12	Ceilidh to Conquer Cancer 7 – 11 p.m. in the Polish Hall. 4015 Fraser Street, Vancouver. $25 (Students $15/ Children under 12 $10). This is a fund raiser to support BC Cancer Foundation’s Ride to Conquer Cancer and it features music by the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra & a demonstration dance by A Shot of Scotch. Alison & Duncan will be calling the dances – no experience necessary – COME AND SUPPORT THIS COULD CAUSE.
May 15	Dance class at the Scottish Cultural Centre 7;30 p.m.
May 19	Ceilidh/Twmpath/barn Dance at the Cambrian Hall. 215 East 17^th Avenue, Vancouver from 7:30 to 10:30 with The Rattlebone Band and JD Erskine, Caller. $10 – 13 and older; $5 6-12 years – info call Pat 604-536-9556 druidsgreen@gmail.com
May 20	Seattle Branch May Ball – info
May 28	Fort Langley Voyageurs Whisky Tea Dance – Fort Langley Hall, 9247 Glover Road, Fort Langley at 2 p.m. with the Tartan Players – $20
May 29	Highland Games Mass Demonstration Rehearsal at the Scottish Cultual Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver at 7:30 p.m. Learn easy dances – must be available to dance at the Highland Games on June 17 – all welcome.
June 5	Highland Games Mass Demonstration Rehearsal at the Scottish Cultual Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver at 7:30 p.m. Learn easy dances – must be available to dance at the Highland Games on June 17 – all welcome.
Jun 9	Inverglen Scottish Dancers present their annual recital – “A Scottish Fancy” 7.30 p.m. Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver. Highland, Scottish Country and Step Dancing. Piping by Kevin Watsyk and Gaelic Singing by Caity Rose Gordon. Tickets available at the door at 7 p.m. Adults: $15.00 Children and Seniors $10.00 www.inverglenscottishdancers.com
Jun 12	Highland Games Mass Demonstration Rehearsal at the Scottish Cultual Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver at 7:30 p.m. Learn easy dances – must be available to dance at the Highland Games on June 17 – all welcome.
Jun 17	B.C. Highland Games & Scottish Festival; Percy Perry Stadium, Coquitlam – minutes from the Sky Train www.bchighlandgames.com
Jun 19	Dancing in the Park 7 – 9 p.m. at Ceperley Playground in Stanley Park – weather permitting! Host – Burnaby Club
Jun 26	Dancing in the Park 7 – 9 p.m. at Ceperley Playground in Stanley Park – weather permitting! Host – Vancouver Branch with the Vancouver Police Pipe Band & the Branch Demonstration Team

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Scottish Country Dance (SCD) classes are nearing the end of another season but it is never too late to join in. Check out the class locations and come along – see the “Classes” tab.

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Other announcements etc:
Seattle Branch
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The next regular monthly Ceilidh Dance will be held on Friday, September 29th., 2017 in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, (73^rd & Hudson which is between Oak & Granville), Vancouver,

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The schedule for the 2016/17 season shapes up as follows:
All on Fridays of course —

2017
September 29
October 27
November 24

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