{"id":5577,"date":"2014-10-19T19:17:59","date_gmt":"2014-10-19T23:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=5577"},"modified":"2014-10-19T19:41:22","modified_gmt":"2014-10-19T23:41:22","slug":"ceilidh-newsletter-201415-9","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=5577","title":{"rendered":"Ceilidh Newsletter – 2014\/15 #9"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"Fall<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Achiltibuie<\/span><\/p>\n

Ceilidh for Stuart and Cancer\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\"help\"<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

As mentioned before the\u00a0Ceilidh Dance THIS FRIDAY<\/span> October 24 is being dedicated to a wonderful person, the late Stuart Somerville,\u00a0and\u00a0it is to be a fund-raiser for the BC\u00a0Cancer Foundation.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I have received quite a lot\u00a0of offers to help to make this a success for which many thanks.\u00a0\u00a0 Volunteers are always welcome!!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The admission price will remain the same\u00a0so we<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0have to applied for a gaming license\u00a0so we will hold a 50\/50 draw.\u00a0\u00a0Ticket sales should start about 7:45 and the draw about 9 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

We will also run a silent auction and have already received many\u00a0donations such as some bottles of wine, a gift basket, gift certificates, etc.\u00a0\u00a0 More donations are more than welcome.\u00a0\u00a0 I think the maximum value should be about $200 for each auction item.\u00a0\u00a0 Paul has\u00a0prepared the bidding sheets.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Auction should close about 10 p.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lets make this and event we can be proud of.\u00a0\u00a0 It is a great cause and Stuart was a wonderful person.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Of course if you are from out-of-town or are for some reason unable to attend you could always send a cheque – donations of $25 or more will get a charitable receipt.\u00a0\u00a0 Make cheques payable to BC Cancer Foundation and mail them to:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

c\/o Duncan MacKenzie<\/span><\/strong>
\nScottish Cultural Centre<\/span><\/strong>
\n8886 Hudson Street<\/span><\/strong>
\nVancouver\u00a0\u00a0 BC\u00a0\u00a0 V6P<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> 4N2<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stuart’s obituary was in the Vancouver Sun of October 18, 2014<\/p>\n

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\"Fall<\/a>\u00a0Sunset over the Ochils<\/span><\/p>\n

What a lovely weekend!\u00a0\u00a0 The Tam O’Shanter<\/span> Dancers performed in the sunshine down beside the White Rock pier as part of the Diwali celebrations.\u00a0\u00a0 There was a large appreciative audience and a good big stage though we had to be careful not to fall off or trip on the speaker stands!!\u00a0\u00a0 That, of course, precluded me from doing any gardening – any excuse will do! – and today I wanted to get the newsletter done as we are invited out for dinner so, other than putting the lawn turf back in place after the raccoons had rolled it up I have been busy at the computer and just admiring the trees shedding their leaves etc.<\/p>\n

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The next regular Ceilidh Dance is\u00a0THIS Friday –\u00a0 October 24, 2014 <\/strong>– in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver. \u00a0Start to make plans to come along as we really need all of you. This is a fun and inexpensive way to have an enjoyable evening out with family and friends. Tell at least 2 friends to join you, forward this e-mail to more friends and encourage them to sign up for the newsletter and to come to the Ceilidh Dance. Think of the great exercise you get as well.\u00a0\u00a0 See below for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Achnasheen<\/span> first snow<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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There is a need for an Editor for the White Cockade as Eleanor has indicated this will be her last year and there is also a need for someone to help with the Facebook page.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There are some\u00a0specials at The Celtic Treasure Chest’s two stores.\u00a0 Check them out at www.celtictreasurechest.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

There is a sale of dance shoes – both ghillies and ballet slippers<\/span> – www.avriel.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Scottish Cultural Centre<\/span> 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<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>). 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<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> website – www.scottishculturalcentre.com<\/a> .\u00a0\u00a0 The cost is only $10.<\/p>\n

Any person may join USCS<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> and Scottish Country & Ceilidh Dancers are encouraged to show their support by doing so<\/span>. If any USCS<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> member would like to be more involved, then, Darryl Carracher<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>, the Manager at the Centre, will be pleased to give you further information. We have just finished replacing the roof which was a major expense.\u00a0 We are presently in the midst\u00a0of painting and sprucing up the main hall\u00a0and hope that this will be completed Before the Ceilidh dance on Friday.<\/p>\n

Upgrades to the Centre are also being considered so it is particularly appropriate that dancers join USCS<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>. No final decisions on these upgrades will be made before Members of USCS<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> are fully informed.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0We all thought it was going to be a very stressful night at the Gleneagles Fall dance last night which was the tribute to John Drewry<\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0 But everyone put in a great deal of hard work in preparing for the dance so it proved to be an enjoyable evening with only a few minor glitches here and there.\u00a0\u00a0 Simon did well walking us through each dance and he had obviously done a lot of research and preparation to find the right or suitable music for each of the 18 dances.\u00a0\u00a0 Due to time only a few of the dances were repeated which, in some ways was a pity as we would have been so good the second time through but it was good on the other hand as our feet would have suffered even more!!<\/p>\n

Thanks to Simon and all the members of Gleneagles club for welcoming us and feeding us as well.\u00a0\u00a0 I did not count but there must have been over 80 in attendance with a huge group from the White Rock club.<\/p>\n

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Sheila Brown & the Inverglen Scottish Dancers<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>SCOTTISH BIOLOGY EXAM: <\/em><\/p>\n

This is straight from Scotland.\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

Students in an advanced Biology class were taking their mid-term exam. The last question was, ‘Name seven advantages of Mother’s Milk.\u00a0 The question was worth 70 points or none at all. \u00a0One student, in particular, was hard put to think of seven advantages. However, he wrote:<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a01) It is perfect formula for the child.
\n<\/em>2) It provides immunity against several diseases.
\n3) It is always the right temperature.
\n4) It is inexpensive.
\n5) It bonds the child to mother, and vice versa.
\n6) It is always available as needed.
\nAnd then the student was stuck.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Finally, in desperation, just before the bell rang indicating the end of the test, he wrote:
\n7) It comes in two attractive containers and it’s high enough off the ground where
\nthe cat\u00a0can’t get it.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

He got an A.
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The next Ceilidh Dance is\u00a0THIS Friday, October 24th, 2014.\u00a0\u00a0 I have tried an experiment and registered with Meetup and 20 people have now “joined” and many say they will come to the Ceilidh dance.\u00a0\u00a0 Note, as mentioned above, this Ceilidh will be a fund-raiser for the BC Cancer Foundation.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

An old nun who was living in a convent next to a construction site noticed the coarse language of the workers and decided to spend some time with them to correct their ways.
\n<\/em>She decided she would take her lunch; sit with the workers;<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>and talk with them.
\n<\/em>She put her sandwich in a brown bag<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>and walked over to the spot where the men were eating.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>Sporting a big smile, she walked up to the group and asked:
\n<\/em>“And do you men know Jesus Christ?”
\n<\/em>They shook their heads and looked at each other, very confused.
\n<\/em>One of the workers looked up into the steelworks and yelled out,
\n<\/em>“Anybody up there know<\/span> Jesus Christ?”
\n<\/em>One of the steelworkers yelled down<\/em>, <\/em>“Why?”
\n<\/em>The worker yelled back,<\/em><\/p>\n

“Cause his wife’s here with his lunch.”<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Fall<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Trotternish<\/span><\/span><\/span> peninsula & Old Man of Storr<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Michelle has very kindly made up a Facebook event page for the Ceilidh<\/span> 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.<\/p>\n

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!!<\/p>\n

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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.<\/em> Facebook Group:<\/em> 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\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Some fun and interesting sites: – note if you have a link to something you think others would enjoy please forward them to me.<\/p>\n

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The next Ceilidh Dance will be held THIS Friday, October 24, 2014. Same time, same place, same price (so long as there is a big attendance), 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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And, as advertised, this dance will be a fund-raiser for the BC Cancer Foundation in memory of a big supporter of the Ceilidh dances.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0I have now deleted some 60 subscribers who did not respond to a note\u00a0advising them that as they have not opened the last 5 newsletters.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Subscriptions\u00a0are therefore down to 334.\u00a0\u00a0 I really need your help to get the subscriptions back up again.\u00a0\u00a0 Thanks for all your support.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please pass along the website to your friends and ask them to subscribe – it is free!! www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 At time of writing this last week’s newsletter was\u00a0opened by\u00a0237 subscribers or 60.2% of the total list.\u00a0 \u00a0I know some of you prefer to go to the website and open the newsletter from there so the number is probably much higher. Please keep opening the newsletter!!<\/p>\n

Any and all comments and suggestions are welcome.<\/p>\n

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Events happening in the immediate future include the Gaelic class on October 20th, the St. Andrew’s Ball class in West Vancouver on the 21st, the Ceilidh for Cancer on the 24th and\u00a0the\u00a0Ladies Step dance class on\u00a0the 25th.<\/span><\/p>\n

The St. Andrew’s Ball will be held in the Hellenic Centre on Arbutus Street on Saturday, November 22 – please keep the date free and watch for more announcements.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Please see “Coming Events” below for all information.<\/p>\n

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

Carnwath<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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If anyone has any suggestions or complaints regarding the newsletter, please let me know – ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/a> Please do not complain to your server that this is junk mail. There is a link on the e-mail should you wish to unsubscribe.<\/p>\n

COMING EVENTS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS: Note: Please check list of classes for all start times and locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Oct 20<\/em><\/td>\nFREE gaelic language seminar to promote a full gaelic language course in the spring.\u00a0 8 \u2013 9 p.m. Saywell<\/span> Hall 10051, Burnaby Campus, SFU \u2013 info <\/em>leith@sfu.ca<\/em><\/a>\u00a0 <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 21<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nSt. Andrew\u2019s Ball dance class \u2013 Wescot<\/span> Elementary School, 760 Wescot Road (NW corner Taylor Way & Upper Levels), West Vancouver with Duncan MacKenzie 8:00 \u2013 10:00 p.m. – $6<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 24<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nCeilidh Dance and fund-raiser for the BC Cancer Foundation in memory of Stuart Somerville at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver \u2013 no partner or experience required \u2013 live music with Calanais \u2013 refreshments available \u2013 class from 7 \u2013 8 p.m. followed by dance from 8 \u2013 11 p.m. \u2013 all dances walked, talked and called \u2013 admission at the door $10 (students $8)<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 25<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nLadies soft shoe Step Dance class <\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St., Vancouver \u2013 1 \u2013 3 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 25<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nBellingham Masquerade Ball in the Majestic Ballroom, 1027 N. Forest Street, Bellingham with music by Calum<\/span> MacKinnon<\/span>, Deby<\/span> Benton Grosjean<\/span>, Andy Imbrie<\/span> and Ginny Snowe<\/span>.\u00a0 Contact Mary Anderson 360-933-1779 or <\/em>andersonmary41@comcast.net<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 26<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nWhite Rock Fall workshop in Sullivan Hall, 6306 152nd<\/sup> Street, Surrey with Maureen Lyon – $10.\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced class 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon; Intermediate & Beginner class 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0 Bring own lunch; tea, coffee & juice provided.\u00a0\u00a0 Contact Laurie 604-944-6678 <\/em>ljreel@telus.net<\/em><\/span><\/a> or Paul <\/em>plowe@wrscdc.org<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 29<\/em><\/td>\nWhite Rock Halloween party<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 29<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nSt. Andrew\u2019s Ball dance class \u2013 Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver BC with Duncan MacKenzie.\u00a0 8:15 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – $6<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov\u00a0\u00a0 1<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nLadies soft shoe Step Dance class <\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St., Vancouver \u2013 1 \u2013 3 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov\u00a0\u00a0 5<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nSt. Andrew\u2019s Ball dance class \u2013 Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver BC with Duncan MacKenzie.\u00a0 8:15 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – $6<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov\u00a0\u00a0 8<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nLadies soft shoe Step Dance class <\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St., Vancouver \u2013 1 \u2013 3 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov\u00a0\u00a0 8<\/em><\/td>\nFirst Annual Piping and Drumming Ceilidh Party. \u00a0 This will be our main event of the term. \u00a0Bagpipers and drummers from SFU Pipe Band and other bands from across British Columbia will be joining us to take part in an informal music contest. Come watch and cheer on the contestants as they compete for top prize. , 6:30pm\u00a0 Halpern Centre, SFU Burnaby Campus, 888 University Dr, Burnaby, BC, V5A<\/span> 1S6<\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0 Bar service and pizza will be available for purchase. Although alcohol will be served, guests of all ages<\/strong><\/em> are welcome and permitted to attend.\u00a0 Entry is free<\/strong><\/em> for SFU students, faculty, staff, Scottish and Celtic Society members, and their guests, who RSVP before<\/strong><\/em> the event. Tickets are available for $5 at the door.\u00a0\u00a0 RSVP <\/strong><\/em>for yourself and guests at<\/em>https:\/\/scs-ceilidh-free-rsvp.eventbrite.ca\/<\/em><\/a>\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>Invite your friends on campus with our facebook<\/span> event page:\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1447275425519261\/<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 11<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nLady Aberdeen Tea Dance at 1:15 \u2013 4:45 p.m. in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver hosted by Deep Cove SCD Club \u2013 Adults $10\/ Children $5 \u2013 raffle with super prizes.\u00a0\u00a0 All proceeds to War Amps and Heart & Stroke Foundation.\u00a0\u00a0 A donation of a food plate would be gratefully received.<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 12<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nSt. Andrew\u2019s Ball dance class \u2013 Wescot<\/span> Elementary School, 760 Wescot Road (NW corner Taylor Way & Upper Levels), West Vancouver with Duncan MacKenzie 8:00 \u2013 10:00 p.m. – $6<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 15<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nLadies soft shoe Step Dance class <\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St., Vancouver \u2013 1 \u2013 3 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 15<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nVancouver Fiddle Orchestra Concert & Ceilidh \u2013 an evening of Scottish music & dance featuring the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra; RSCDS Vancouver Demonstration Team; Emily Helsdon<\/span>, fiddle virtuoso; Kim Reid, piper & Shot of Scotch, premier Vancouver highland dancers.\u00a0\u00a0 7:30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.\u00a0 Tickets $15 available from the Church, VFO<\/span> members; Gliga<\/span> Violins Canada (778-386-0209) or, if there are any left, at the door.<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 15<\/em><\/td>\nBellingham social<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 18<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nSt. Andrew\u2019s Ball dance class \u2013 Wescot<\/span> Elementary School, 760 Wescot Road (NW corner Taylor Way & Upper Levels), West Vancouver with Duncan MacKenzie 8:00 \u2013 10:00 p.m. – $6<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 19<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nSt. Andrew\u2019s\u00a0 Ball dance class \u2013 Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver BC with Duncan MacKenzie.\u00a0 8:15 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – $6<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 22<\/em><\/td>\nLadies soft shoe Step Dance class <\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St., Vancouver \u2013 1 \u2013 3 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 22<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nSt. Andrew\u2019s Ball, Hellenic Community Centre, 4500 Arbutus Street, Vancouver at 6 p.m. (grand march at 6:45) with music by the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra.\u00a0 Scottish Country dancing; full formal dinner, whisky tasting and much more.\u00a0\u00a0 Tickets $99 ($75 for those under 30) at\u00a0 https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/st-andrews-ball-2014-tickets-8412539131?aff=eac2<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contact <\/em>standrewsball@shaw.ca<\/em><\/span><\/a> for more information.\u00a0\u00a0 Come and learn the steps for all the dances at classes in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street on Wednesdays Oct 15 & 29 and Nov 5 & 19 at 8:15 p.m. or in Wescot<\/span> Elementary School, 760 Wescot<\/span> Road, West Vancouver on Tuesday Oct 21; Wednesday Nov 12 & Tuesday Nov 18 – $6 drop in fee.<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 25<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nFort Langley St. Andrew\u2019s Party Dance<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Husband takes the wife to a disco.\u00a0 <\/em>There’s a guy on the dance floor giving it large – break dancing, moon-walking, back flips, the works.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The wife turns to her husband and says: “See that guy?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>25 years ago he proposed to me and I turned him down.”<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Husband says: “Looks like he’s still\u00a0celebrating!!!<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Fall<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Brora<\/span>
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Come Scottish Country Dancing – it is lots of fun. \u00a0Just 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.<\/p>\n

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The next Ceilidh Dance is\u00a0on Friday, October 24, 2014 with live music by Calanaish<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/strong> You still have time to spread the word<\/strong> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is a link where you can watch a short video of a Ceilidh Dance: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0MvUwZnY9Ms<\/span><\/a> and here is a link to the Facebook advert: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/597360563665264\/597360566998597\/<\/span><\/a> The format for all of the regular monthly Ceilidh Dances will be the same with the class from 7 \u2013 8 p.m. and the dance from 8 \u2013 11 p.m. and all dances will be walked and talked through.<\/span><\/p>\n

They are all held at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver. \u00a0The price is only – $10 or $8 for students which, for what you get is a super bargain \u2013 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Branch has opened a Facebook Page at “RSCDS-Vancouver<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>” – 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

This is a really good time to come along and join in one of many Scottish Country Dance (SCD) classes as you will be starting at the same time as other “beginners.”\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/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 GIVE IT A GO! Go to either www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a> or www,vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> for a list of class locations and times.<\/p>\n

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For those who don\u2019t know SCD is a fabulous pastime (much better and lots more fun than golf!!)\u00a0and 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.<\/p>\n

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).<\/p>\n

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There are a great many classes and the ones in the Vancouver area are listed below. Come along \u2013 check us out \u2013 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!! Check the list of classes at either at www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> or www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>, Okanagan<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>, etc. etc<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>. 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><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Velcro. What a rip off!<\/p>\n

SMART ARSE ANSWER<\/strong><\/p>\n

The policeman got out of his car and the teenager he stopped for speeding rolled down his window.\u00a0\u00a0 “I’ve been waiting for you all day,” the Cop said.\u00a0\u00a0 The kid replied, “Well I got here as fast as I could.”\u00a0\u00a0 When the policeman finally stopped laughing, he sent the kid on his way without a ticket.<\/p>\n

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

Other announcements etc: <\/em> 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\u00a0on Friday, October 24, 2014 <\/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. 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 12 or more and we can give them a discount!!!<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember this is an extra special event as it will also be a fund-raiser for the BC Cancer Foundation in memory of Stuart Somerville .\u00a0 I need\u00a0\u00a0\"help\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

W<\/strong>e Really NEED YOUR HELP to advertise the Ceilidh Dances!!!!<\/strong> It only costs $10 ($8 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<\/a> or the Face-book page https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p.php?i=116203315&k=Z5C5Y4TZPT6G6BD1PKZZTWQQQ6BAW26L34AV&oid=164741310207760<\/a> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/597360563665264\/597360566998597\/<\/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.<\/p>\n

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 of exercise and entertainment and maybe even to learn! There is a FREE class from 7 \u2013 8 p.m. and the dance from 8 \u2013 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!!<\/span><\/p>\n

The schedule for the 2013\/14 season shapes up as follows:<\/strong> All on Fridays of course —<\/p>\n

2014
\nOctober 24
\nNovember 28
\n2015
\nJanuary 9
\nFebruary 6
\nFebruary 27
\nMarch 27
\nApril 24<\/p>\n

Come along and get some great exercise while also having lots of fun. We hope to have lots of new Ceilidh dancers and I might even try out one or two “new” dances.\u00a0\u00a0 Remember to bring your smiles and wear flat shoes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Please<\/strong> do your best to assist us in letting as many people know as possible.<\/strong><\/span> Use Face-book, e-mail, telephone or even word of mouth and tell everyone you know what a fun night it is.<\/p>\n

We need to attract students from Universities and all colleges. 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.) 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.<\/p>\n

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. Dance \u2013 it is good for your health.<\/p>\n

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View from the Wallace Monument<\/span><\/span><\/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><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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><\/p>\n

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

I<\/em>f you have any announcements please send them to me preferably in Word; Times New Roman 12pt<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> 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 334 <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n


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Whisky Galore – on Islay<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Enjoy yourselves – come Scottish Country Dancing – for it is good for your health and you never know you just might …..!<\/p>\n

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See Coming Events on the website for info – www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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May your troubles be one, may your blessings be more, and <\/strong>may nothing but happiness come through your door.<\/strong><\/p>\n

DUNCAN<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong> ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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