Glen Mark

36 enthusiastic ceilidh dancers braved the threat of snow to come to the dance last Friday.  It mat have been one of the smallest attendances but they made up for it with their joy, laughter and spirit.  Alison taught many dances & despite recovering from a cold showed no sign of losing her voice and the evening flew by.  Calanais were not deterred by the forecast and were in great form and Bonnie and Richard came along as usual to be in charge of $$ etc.  If you did not come you missed a great evening of fun and good exercise.

We need to recover from that low attendance by having a larger than average turn out at the next Ceilidh Dance.  You can help by coming along, by bringing friends (and enemies!) by telling people about the Ceilidh Dances, by bringing a group of 8 or more so that you all qualify for a discount of $1 (see 2 paragraphs down).

The next Ceilidh dance is on Friday, March 29, 2019 which is the last Friday of March – and I hope to see many of you, and your friends, then, as it will follow the usual format with the “class” from 7 – 8 pm and the dance, with Calanais providing the music, from 8 – 11 pm.  Mark your calendars NOW!   Even if you can’t make it in time for the class; come to the dance, it is lots of fun.

If you have a group of 8 or more everyone in your group qualifies for $1 discount off the amazingly low admission price of $15 ($10 for students).  You have to let everyone in your group know the password you have chosen which you then relay to me (ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org) before midnight on Wednesday, March 27.  So get busy, put a group together be it student friends or a faculty celebration, or an office get together, or a bunch of friends, or a birthday/anniversary/start of a new semester celebration, or whatever, we ‘d love to have you.

There are refreshments/drinks (including beer, cider, juice, etc.) available for a donation   So apart from the fun and great exercise of Scottish Ceilidh dancing there is all the ingredients for a great evening.

No need to be scared if you don’t know how – we will teach you and you won’t be the only newbie.  Two left feet? we will show you how to use the right one – it doesn’t matter, no ones watching anyway!  You will be a star before the night is out.  Make it a date – it will be a night you won’t forget.

Glen Sligachan

For those new to ceilidh dancing the class is a great introduction and you will soon find out you are not the only one who does not know their left from right or back from front!!  We teach everything and the dance follows the same format.  Everything is very relaxed so you don’t have to worry about anything.  If you can walk; you can dance.  Wear flat comfy shoes and loose, layered clothing as it is warm work reeling and spinning.

What is a Ceilidh dance? It is informal, easy Scottish Country dancing in a relaxed style for all ages. We teach everything, no experience or partner required just a desire to have fun an ability to move to the wonderful beat of the lively music and to enjoy the company of other like-minded folk.

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The next Ceilidh dance is on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver with the usual class at 7 pm and the dance following from 8 – 11 pm. Pay at the door – $15 ($10 for students). Tell your friends etc. about the dances, they are lots of fun.

  • The other dates are
  •  March 29
  •  April 26

The dances are all held at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver (73rd and Hudson which is between Granville and Oak Streets). They are all held on Friday evenings and where possible the last Friday of each month – the exceptions are December (as we never schedule one) and January (because of Burns.)

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The next regular Ceilidh Dance is the Last FRIDAY of the March – March 29, 2019
I sure hope you can come and bring lots of friends.

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Gotta  love this  Doctor Jim

Q:  Doctor,  I’ve heard that  cardiovascular exercise can  prolong life.  Is this true?
A:  Your heart only good for so many beats, and that it…don’t waste on  exercise.  Everything wear out eventually.  Speeding up  heart not make you live longer; it like saying you extend life of  car by driving faster.  Want to live longer?  Take nap.

Q: Should I cut down on  meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?
A: You  must grasp logistical efficiency.  What does cow eat?    Hay and corn.  And what are  these?   Vegetables.  So steak is nothing more than  efficient mechanism of delivering  vegetables to your system.  Need grain?  Eat chicken.   Beef also good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable).   And pork chop can give you 100% of recommended daily allowance  of vegetable product.

Q: Should  I reduce my alcohol intake? 

A:  No, not  at all.  Wine made from fruit.  Brandy is distilled wine,  that mean they take water out of fruity bit so you get even more of  goodness that way.  Beer also made of grain.  Bottom up!

Q: How  can I calculate my  body/fat ratio?
A: Well, if you have body and  you have fat, your ratio one to one.  If you have two bodies,  your ratio two to one, etc.

Q:  What  are some of  the advantages of participating in a  regular exercise program?
A: Can’t think of  single one, sorry.  My philosophy is: No  pain…good!

Q:  Aren’t fried foods  bad for you? 
A:  YOU NOT LISTENING!  Food are fried these day in  vegetable oil.  In fact, they permeated by it.  How could  getting more vegetable be bad for you?!?

Q
:  Will  sit-ups help prevent me from getting a  little soft around the middle?
A: Definitely  not!  When you exercise muscle, it get bigger.  You should  only be doing sit-up if you want bigger stomach.

Q:  Is chocolate bad for me?
A:  Are you crazy?!?  HEL-LO-O!!   Cocoa bean!  Another vegetable!  It best feel-good  food around!

Q:   Is swimming good for your figure?
A:   If swimming good for your figure, explain whale to me..

Q:  Is getting in shape  important for my lifestyle?
A:  Hey!   ‘Round’ a shape!

Well, I hope this has cleared  up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets.

And  remember:
Life  should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving  safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid  in sideways – Chardonnay in one hand – chocolate in the other – body  thoroughly used up,  totally worn out and screaming “WOO-HOO,  what a  ride!!”

AND…..

For   those of you who watch what you eat, here’s the final word on  nutrition and health.  It’s  a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional   studies.

1. The Japanese eat very little  fat
and  suffer fewer heart attacks than  us.

2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat
and suffer fewer  heart attacks than us.

3. The Chinese drink very little red  wine
and  suffer fewer heart attacks than us.

4.  The Italians drink a lot of red wine
and suffer fewer  heart attacks than us.

5. The Germans drink a lot of  beer and eat lots of  sausages and fats
and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.

CONCLUSION:

Eat and drink what you like.
Speaking  English is apparently what kills you.  

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Holy Isle, Arran

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A senior citizen drove his brand new Corvette convertible out of the
dealership. Taking off down the road, he floored it to 80 mph, enjoying the
wind blowing through what little hair he had left.

“Amazing,” he thought as he flew down I-45, pushing the pedal even more.
Looking in his rear view mirror, he saw a state trooper behind him, lights
flashing and siren blaring.

He floored it to 100 mph, then 110, then 120. Suddenly he thought, “What am
I doing? I’m too old for this,” and pulled over to await the trooper’s
arrival.

Pulling in behind him, the trooper walked up to the Corvette, looked at his
watch and said, “Sir, my shift ends in 30 minutes. Today is Friday. If you
can give me a reason for speeding that I’ve never heard before, I’ll let you
go.”

The old gentleman paused. Then said, “Years ago, my wife ran off with a
State Trooper. I thought you were bringing her back.”

“Have a good day, sir,” replied the trooper.

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Thanks to 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 is open 7 days a week and stock includes haggis imported from Scotland and many of 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  Scottish Cultural Centre Society (SCCS). Memberships in this Society are for individuals only and presently cost $5 annually. Membership Application Forms may be obtained either at the Centre or on the USCS website – www.scottishculturalcentre.com .

Any person may join SCCS and Scottish Country and Ceilidh Dancers are encouraged to show their support by doing so. If any SCCS 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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Hoy Hills from Harray Loch Orkney

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The next Ceilidh Dance is Friday, March 29, 2019. That will be the sixth one of  the season and the third of 2019. 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’t be the only newbie!

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Huntly Castle

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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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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 screen:

I heard about this magnificent act of greatness–from the Philadelphia Opera–I guess the people in the crowd, were absolutely stunned–when the room began to fill with all the beautiful music  as-the beautiful voices  joined the Wanamaker organ music.The Wanamaker was one of–america’s first Department stores.  This is now a Macy’s store–though it began as one–if not–the first Department store in America  The Wanamaker Organ made its premiere along with the opening–of Wanamakers.-and the grand organ has been such a wonderful success–over the years–whomever thought of planning this season’s beginning–with an accompaniment from “The Philadelphia Opera”  should receive accolades–and I am most certain they have.  I know all will enjoy this–and I hope you will share it with your email friends.

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Never go home early

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Safety at Work Awards in pictures

Securite au travail

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

2019  
Mar  3 Burnaby Spring Tea Dance –SUNDAY  1 – 5 p.m. in Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Avenue, Burnaby with music by Kilbirnie Station – $18
Mar 16 CelticFest Ceilidh 2019  Scottish Cultural Centre 8886 Hudson St, Vancouver, BC   Doors: 7:00pm
Featuring:  Blackthorn & Friends including: Annie Brown, Catherine Flynn, Kevin Fink, Lucas Ross & more!
BCR Regiment Irish Pipes & Drums; Eire Born Irish Dance Company; Shot of Scotch Vancouver Company
Tickets: Adults $25, Students/Seniors $20 Available at the door or BUY ONLINE TODAY!
Tickets: https://celticfest-vancouver-ceilidh.eventbrite.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/308401173217284/
Mar 23 Heather Ball – 5:00 – 11:00 – $80 includes champagne reception, full hot supper & soiree after the dance!  Musicians: Neil Barron (Scotland); Judi Nicolson (Texas); Kathy Fraser-Collins (Ontario); Fred Collins (Ontario)
Mar 24 Musicians workshop in the Taiwanese Cultural Centre 8853 Selkirk Street, Vancouver (across the lane from the Scottish Cultural Centre) 1 – 5 p.m. – $45 – Bring your instrument and enjoy playing Scottish music with Neil (accordion); Judi (violin); Kathy (piano) and Fred (drums.) 
Mar 29 Ceilidh Dance at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver – no partner or experience required – live music with Calanais – refreshments available – class from 7 – 8 p.m. followed by dance from 8 – 11 p.m. – all dances walked, talked and called – admission at the door $15 (students $10
Mar 30 Oceanside Scottish Country Dancers Tea Dance in Coombs.
Apr  6 Glenayre Spring Dance in St. Laurence Church Hall, 825 St. Laurence Street, Coquitlam at 7:30 pm  Cost $15 (full-time students to age 18 – $5)
Apr  6 Vancouver Island workshop and ball
Apr  9 Deep Cove dance walk through at Maplewood School, 420 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver 7 – 9:30 pm  FREE
Apr 13 Deep Cove Spring Dance at St. Catherine’s Church, 1058 Ridgewood Drive, North Vancouver at 7:30 pm with music by Mary Ross – $20
Apr 15 Vancouver Branch end of term Ceilidh
Apr 26 Ceilidh Dance at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver – no partner or experience required – live music with Calanais – refreshments available – class from 7 – 8 p.m. followed by dance from 8 – 11 p.m. – all dances walked, talked and called – admission at the door $15 (students $10
May  4 White Rock SCDC 65th Anniversary Dance In the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver at 3:30 pm with music by Alan Small (accordion) & Gemma Donald (fiddle) both of the Lomond Ceilidh Band.  The dance will be followed by a catered buffet dinner – Tickets $65 advance sales only contact Laurie 604-944-6678 or by email ljreel@telus.net   
May 26 Fort Langley Whisky Tea Dance, Fort Langley Hall, 9247 Glover Road, Fort Langley at 2 pm.  Music provided by the Tartan Players.  Cost $20

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Everyone concentrates on the problems we’re having in this country lately — illegal immigration, hurricane recovery, alligators attacking people in Florida ……….. not me — I concentrate on solutions for the problems — it’s a win-win situation.

* Dig a moat the length of the Mexican border.
* Send the dirt to New Orleans to raise the level of the levees.
* Put the Florida alligators in the moat along the Mexican border.

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 The next Ceilidh Dance is Friday, March 29, 2019. Same time, same place, 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. Please do your best to spread the word. Let me know if you would like a poster to put up.

Inveresk Village

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

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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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*  I  used to eat a lot of natural foods… until I learned that most  people die of natural causes.

* There are two kinds of pedestrians: the quick and the dead.

* Life is sexually transmitted.

* Healthy is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die.

* The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth.

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The next Ceilidh Dance is Friday, March 29, 2019 (i.e. the last Friday of the month) with live music by Calanais. This is the sixth of the season. We would like another good attendance, like we had at the November dance, 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 – $15 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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Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing.

* Ever since everyone has a camera phone these days,  no one talks about seeing UFOs like they used to…

* Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.

* All of us could take a lesson from the weather.  It pays no attention to criticism.

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Scottish Country Dance (SCD) classes has started but that is no reason why you shouldn’t come along – you will be made very welcome.  Try the link to “classes” or go to www.rscdsvancouver.org and check for a class near you or one that has a convenient time and try it out.

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Come to a class soon – 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. 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, Sunshine Coast, 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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Iona

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* In the 60’s, people took acid to make the world weird. Now,  the world is weird and people take Prozac to make it normal.

* How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?

* Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, ‘I think I’ll squeeze these dangly things and drink whatever comes out?’

* If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests?

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

Other announcements etc:
Seattle Branch
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* Do illiterate people get the full effect of Alphabet Soup?

* Does pushing the elevator button more than once make it arrive faster?

* Why doesn’t glue stick to the inside of the bottle?

*  Do you ever wonder why you gave me your email address?

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The next regular monthly Ceilidh Dance will be held Friday, February 22nd, 2019 in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, (73rd & 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 $15 ($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 2018/19 season shapes up as follows:
All on Fridays of course and, except for January, it is the last Friday of the Month —

2019
March 29
April 26

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 ($15 or $10 for students.)

Applecross hills

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.

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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.

Isle of Mull from Oban

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 385 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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John o’ Groats

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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

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

Duncan MacKenzie ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org