{"id":1345,"date":"2012-09-16T20:48:27","date_gmt":"2012-09-17T00:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=1345"},"modified":"2012-09-24T10:53:06","modified_gmt":"2012-09-24T14:53:06","slug":"newsletter-201213-4","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=1345","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter 2012\/13 #4"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ceilidh Dance newsletter – 2012\/13 #4 – next Ceilidh Dance – Friday, September 28, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Scourie<\/p>\n

The first West End class of the season attracted an attendance of 16 including 4 newcomers (1 from Ceilidh dancing)\u00a0 and 1 familiar face from another club. \u00a0 This was pretty good considering a number of our regulars were away on holiday.\u00a0\u00a0 We hope that the new members will come back next week.\u00a0\u00a0 As is the case with all clubs (I think – let me know if it is not the case) the first night is free so it is a good time to bring friends so they can see what all the fun is about.<\/p>\n

Here is a list of performance venues sent to me by the Inverglen Dancers:<\/p>\n

Sun. Sept. 30 \u2014 Sunrise Living \u2014 Vancouver.<\/p>\n

For more information on classes or performances: inverglendance@shaw.ca. <\/a>Sandra Crosby<\/p>\n

If anyone has any suggestions or complaints regarding the newsletter please let me know – ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org <\/a>==============================================================<\/p>\n

Until I was thirteen, I thought my name was\u00a0SHUT UP\u00a0<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

– Joe Namath\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““`<\/p>\n

NOT SO LONG AGO: Comments made in the year 1955!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Did you see where some baseball<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0player just signed a contract for<\/strong>\u00a0$50,000 a year just to play ball?<\/strong>\u00a0It wouldn’t surprise me if someday they\u2019ll<\/strong>\u00a0be making more than the<\/strong>\u00a0President.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Selkirk
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\n<\/a>Last week I commented on some\u00a0 .bmp files I had been sent that used to be animated but not now.\u00a0\u00a0 I have found that they are animated when I use an older computer that has Outlook 2003 rather than the 2007 version I currently use.\u00a0\u00a0 Does anyone have a solution as they are, or were, quite good.<\/p>\n

It is time for you to dust off your dance shoes, phone your friends, remember the information you got at Dancing in Stanley Park, etc. as almost all classes will have started but it is never too late to join in.\u00a0\u00a0 Please do come along or come back again.\u00a0\u00a0 It is a great and healthy past-time.<\/p>\n

Many of you were off to Fort Worden this weekend and I hope it was as fun as it always has been.\u00a0 It is a great setting staying in the former officers homes and all the before and after parties are a hoot.\u00a0\u00a0 Unfortunately I am off to the far east so was not able to attend.\u00a0\u00a0 I will be back in lots of time for the Ceilidh Dance on Friday, September 28 and I am hoping everyone will be contacting their friends to get them to come along.\u00a0\u00a0 See more info later in the newsletter.
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\n<\/a>Check out the BC Highland Games website at www.bchighlandgames.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Children Are Quick<\/em><\/p>\n

TEACHER:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested?<\/p>\n

HAROLD:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A\u00a0 teacher<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Eshaness Drongs, Shetland<\/p>\n

COMING EVENTS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS –<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
2012<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 20<\/em><\/td>\nSFU School of Scottish Studies presents a reading by author Jack Whyte on his new novel about Robert the Bruce <\/em>\u00a07:30-9:00 pm Room 1900, SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings St, Vancouver<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 22<\/em><\/td>\nSFU School of Scottish Studies annual St. Andrews and Caledonian Society-sponsored event this year is a one-woman play on Mary Queen of Scots starring Anna Hepburn. \u00a0<\/em>7:30-9:30 pm, Room 1900, SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings St, Vancouver<\/em><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 28<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nCeilidh Dance at the Scottish Cultural Centre \u2014 class at 7 dance 8 \u2014 11 Admission $10 (students $8)<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 28<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nVancouver Branch RSCDS Annual General Meeting, Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver at 7:00 p.m.\u00a0 This is your chance to have your say and to vote in the new Board.<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 29<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nPearl\u2019s Welcome Back Social- 7:30 p.m. in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver with music by the Tartan Players \u2014 tickets $15 at the door \u2014 an easy programme which you can find on the Branch website at <\/em>www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 29 \u2014 30<\/em><\/td>\nSaskatchewan Branch workshop, banquet and ball with Irene Paterson and Fred Demarse and musicians Ken Nattrass and Ron Krug \u2014 info at www.rscdssask.org<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct\u00a0 6<\/em><\/td>\nBellingham monthly social<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 6\/8<\/em><\/td>\nBanff, Alberta workshop & Ball with teachers Sue Porter, Scotland, Rona Wallace, USA; Marjorie McLaughlin, USA & Simon Scott, BC with music by Laird Brown & the Scottish Accent \u2014 <\/em>www.rscdscalgary.org<\/em><\/a>\u00a0 or contact Ilo Torgerson at 403-273-6579 <\/em>torgeri@shaw.ca<\/em><\/a> <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 14<\/em><\/td>\nWhite Rock fall workshop with Maureen Lyon in Sullivan Hall, 6303 152nd<\/sup> Street, Surrey $10<\/em>Advanced class 9:30 a.m. to noon; Intermediate and Beginner dancers 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.<\/em>To register call or e-mail Laurie 604-944-6678 <\/em>ljreel@telus.net<\/em><\/a> or Gerda 604-531-4595 gerdab@shaw.ca<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 19<\/em><\/td>\nCeilidh Dance at the Scottish Cultural Centre \u2014 class at 7 dance 8 \u2014 11 Admission $10 (students $8)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 20<\/em><\/td>\nGleneagles Fall Dance, Christ the Redeemer Church, 595 Keith Road (just east of Taylor Way), West Vancouver 7:30 p.m. – $10 see <\/em>www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/em><\/a>\u00a0 for programme<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 20<\/em><\/td>\nNanaimo\u00a0Fall\u00a0TAC\u00a0 Workshop in <\/em><\/strong>Pleasant Valley Community Centre, Duomont Road, Nanaimo at 10:30 am
\nTeacher: Evelyn Nixon<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>This workshop is a must for all teachers and prospective teachers.\u00a0 Evelyn Nixon, the teacher for the day, invites you to e-mail her with anything you would like her to address in the workshop.
\nWe take the 8:30am ferry from Horseshoe Bay and we will be met<\/em> <\/strong>at the ferry and taken to the hall.
\nWould you please let Jean Wagstaff \u2014 <\/em>jeedwag@yahoo.ca<\/em><\/a> \u00a0– know if you intend going and I will notify June McFadden the coordinator of the workshop of the number to be picked up from the ferry.\u00a0 Bring a packed<\/em> <\/strong>lunch….and don’t forget your shoes and notebook.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 26 – 27<\/em><\/td>\nBellingham workshop and ball with teachers Mary Murray and David Newitt \u2014 live music for classes and the ball which will be held at the fabulous Majestic Ballroom \u2014 info at <\/em>andersonmary41@comcast.net<\/em> <\/em><\/a>
\nOur website for details on the weekend is:\u00a0\u00a0 www.bellinghamscd.org<\/a>
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See website www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> for a more complete list.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Shin Falls<\/p>\n

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<\/em>IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER – by Erma Bombeck
\n(written after she found out she was dying of cancer).<\/p>\n

When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, ‘Later. Now go get washed up for dinner.’ There would have been more ‘I love you’ More ‘I’m sorry’s.’<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =<\/p>\n

If you ever testify in court, you might wish you could have been as sharp as this policeman. He was being cross-examined by a defense attorney during a felony trial. The lawyer was trying to undermine the police officer’s credibility ….<\/em><\/p>\n

Q: \u00a0‘Officer — did you see my client fleeing the scene?’<\/p>\n

A: \u00a0\u00a0‘No sir. But I subsequently observed a person matching the description of the offender, running several blocks away.’<\/p>\n

Q: \u00a0\u00a0‘Officer — who provided this description?’<\/p>\n

A: \u00a0\u00a0‘The officer who responded to the scene.’<\/p>\n

Q: \u00a0\u00a0‘A fellow officer provided the description of this so-called offender. Do you trust your fellow officers?’<\/p>\n

A: \u00a0\u00a0‘Yes, sir. With my life.’<\/p>\n

Q: \u00a0\u00a0‘With your life? Let me ask you this then officer. Do you have a room where you change your clothes in preparation for your daily duties?’<\/p>\n

A: \u00a0\u00a0‘Yes sir, we do!’<\/p>\n

Q: \u00a0\u00a0‘And do you have a locker in the room?’<\/p>\n

A: \u00a0\u00a0‘Yes, sir, .. I do.’<\/p>\n

Q: ‘And do you have a lock on your locker?’<\/p>\n

A: \u00a0\u00a0‘Yes, sir.’<\/p>\n

Q: \u00a0\u00a0‘Now, … why is it, officer, if you trust your fellow officers with your life, you find it necessary to lock your locker in a room you share with these same officers?’<\/p>\n

A: \u00a0\u00a0‘You see, sir — we share the building with the court complex, and sometimes lawyers have been known to walk through that room.’<\/p>\n

The courtroom EXPLODED with laughter, and a prompt recess was called. The officer on the stand has been nominated for this year’s ‘Best Comeback’ line — \u00a0and we think he’ll win.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Portree<\/p>\n

The next Ceilidh Dance is on Friday, September 28, 2012 – that is the last Friday of the month<\/strong>.
\nPlease help spread the word<\/strong> about all the Ceilidh Dances as that is the best (and cheapest) form of advertising. Here is a link where you can watch a short video of a Ceilidh Dance: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0MvUwZnY9Ms<\/a><\/p>\n

The format for all of the regular monthly Ceilidh Dances will be the same with the class from 7 \u2014 8 p.m. and the dance from 8 \u2014 11 p.m. and all dances will be walked and talked through. The price is only – $10 or $8 for students which, for what you get is a super bargain \u2014 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\u2019t forget to bring a few extra $$$$ to help defray the cost of the refreshments which are otherwise free.<\/p>\n


\n<\/a>\"\"<\/a>St. Magnus Cathedral<\/p>\n

For those who enjoy listening to Scottish music, song, banter etc. try www.andysceilidh.co.uk\/<\/a> this is a radio programme that you can get sent to you and listen any time you want.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>St. Monan’s Church
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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.<\/a> There is a link on both our website www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> and the Branch website www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>
\nIt really is never too late to come along and join in one of many Scottish Country Dance (SCD) classes and SEPTEMBER is a great time to do it as all the classes have just started up again. <\/strong> 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 next week. There are classes all around and on different nights so<\/p>\n

GIVE IT A GO!<\/p>\n

Go to either www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a> or www,vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> for a list of class locations and times.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>
\nFor those who don\u2019t know SCD is a fabulous pastime which 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 get the basics learnt 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 also are Branches in Victoria and Seattle). There are a great many classes and the ones in the Vancouver area are listed below. Come along \u2014 check us out \u2014 the first night is usually free and thereafter it will average about $6 a night and that\u2019s 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!!<\/p>\n

Check the list of classes at either at www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> or www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a>. Note that the latter website has the latest updates to temporary changes to times and locations<\/p>\n

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 – <\/em><\/strong>www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Also the Inverary Step Dance class on Wednesdays in the French School, 1555 West 7th<\/sup> Ave., Vancouver- info b_campbell@dccnet.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<\/p>\n

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Riddles (answer next week)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last week:<\/p>\n

What’s black when you get it, red when you use it, and white when you’re all through with it?<\/p>\n

Answer:\u00a0 Charcoal<\/p>\n

This week:<\/p>\n

You throw away the outside and cook the inside. Then you eat the outside and throw away the inside. What did you eat?<\/p>\n

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\nFor upcoming events see www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> and www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Other announcements etc:<\/em><\/p>\n

Seattle Branch – info at www.rscds-seattle.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The next regular<\/strong> monthly Ceilidh Dance<\/strong> will be held on Friday, September 28, 2012 <\/strong>in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, (73rd<\/sup> & 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.<\/p>\n

WE Really NEED YOUR HELP to advertise the Ceilidh Dances!!!!<\/strong> What a nice thoughtful gift it could be if you gave your friends admission to the Ceilidh Dance. They don’t need to know it only costs $10 – 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<\/a> or the Face-book page https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p.php?i=116203315&k=Z5C5Y4TZPT6G6BD1PKZZTWQQQ6BAW26L34AV&oid=164741310207760<\/a> Suggestions to improve our advertising are always welcome. Don’t forget to tell them about the website www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> and get them to “subscribe” to the newsletter.
\n\"\"<\/a>The cost is still the amazingly low price of $10 or $8 for students and we provide refreshments although we do ask for your donations towards their cost. We always need your support both by coming along and by helping us to advertise these dances by whatever means you use to communicate with your friends be it e-mail, Face-Book, Twitter, Text or even telephone! Most of you have been to at least one Ceilidh Dance so you know how it goes. You don\u2019t need a partner; you don\u2019t 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 on exercise and entertainment and maybe even to learn!<\/p>\n

There is a FREE class from 7 \u2014 8 p.m. and the dance from 8 \u2014 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!!<\/p>\n

The schedule for the 2012\/13 season shapes up as follows:<\/strong>
\nAll on Fridays of course —<\/p>\n

September 28
\nOctober 19
\nNovember 30
\n2013
\nJanuary 4
\nFebruary 1
\nFebruary 22
\nMarch 22
\nApril 26
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\nCome along and get some great exercise while also having lots of fun. We are still working on improving the strength of the smile muscles as well as the bows and curtsies! Please<\/strong> do your best to assist us in letting as many people know as possible.<\/strong> Use Face-book, e-mail, telephone or even word of mouth and tell everyone you know what a fun night it is. We need to attract students from UBC, SFU and all the other colleges and universities. Somehow we have to get word out to these students. 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 ($10 or $8 for students.)
\n<\/a>You should check the website – www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a><\/strong> – 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<\/a> – as there is always useful information on it and it is a very good looking site.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions regarding the Ceilidh Dances send them to me at ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Please check the website – www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a> for updates, pictures and news.
\nDance \u2014 it is good for your health.<\/strong><\/p>\n

On September 17, 1994, Alabama’s Heather Whitestone was selected as Miss America 1995.)
\nQuestion: If you could live forever, would you and why?
\nAnswer: “I would not live forever, because we should not live forever, because if we were supposed to live forever, then we would live forever, but we cannot live forever, which is why I would not live forever,”
\n–Miss Alabama in the 1994 Miss\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0USA\u00a0\u00a0 contest<\/em><\/p>\n

Keep sending jokes, pictures and info you wish to have included. Don’t forget to look at our web pages at www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a>
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\"\"<\/a>St Monan’s<\/em><\/p>\n

If you know of anyone who would like to be on the mailing list please send them the web address – www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> and ask them to subscribe. <\/em> <\/em><\/strong>If anyone has good pictures from the Ceilidh Dances please send them to me so I can put them on the web page.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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. This newsletter reaches out to some <\/em>374<\/em><\/strong> subscribers (down 1!) 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. Note- I normally compose the newsletters on Sundays.<\/em><\/p>\n

Thanks hope to see you at class or somewhere nice. Enjoy yourselves – come Scottish Country Dancing – for it is good for your health and you never know you just might …..! <\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Staffa<\/p>\n

Duncan ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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