{"id":6340,"date":"2015-02-09T00:33:43","date_gmt":"2015-02-09T04:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=6340"},"modified":"2015-02-09T00:33:43","modified_gmt":"2015-02-09T04:33:43","slug":"ceilidh-newsletter-201415-25","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=6340","title":{"rendered":"Ceilidh Newsletter – 2014\/15 #25"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Febuary\"<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yes it is heart month and of course chocolates are good for the heart!!<\/p>\n

One thing right off the bat (to use a baseball or cricket term):<\/p>\n

If you have not registered for the Love to Dance Scottish workshop and Tea Dance to be held on Saturday, February 14 then why not???\u00a0\u00a0 This is a workshop for ALL levels with fabulous teachers and great musicians.\u00a0\u00a0 You will learn so much at the morning classes and the afternoon tea Dance has a fun programme with many simple dances.\u00a0 So get on with it – go to www.rscdsvancouver.org <\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 and sign up online NOW!!!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"winter<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Cobler<\/p>\n

Senior trying to set a password :<\/em><\/p>\n

WINDOWS: Please enter your new password.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>
\nUSER: cabbage
\nWINDOWS: Sorry, the password must be more than 8 characters.
\nUSER: boiled cabbage\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/em>
\nWINDOWS: Sorry, the password must contain 1 numerical character. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/em>
\nUSER: 1 boiled cabbage\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em>
\nWINDOWS: \u00a0Sorry, the password cannot have blank\u00a0 spaces.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>
\nUSER: 50bloodyboiled cabbages \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/em>
\nWINDOWS: Sorry, the password must contain at least one upper case character.<\/em>
\nUSER: 50BLOODYboiledcabbages\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>
\nWINDOWS: Sorry, the password cannot use more than one upper case character consecutively. <\/em>
\nUSER: 50BloodyBoiledCabbagesShovedUp***IfYouDon’tGiveMeAccessNow! <\/em>
\nWINDOWS: Sorry, the password cannot contain punctuation. \u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>
\nUSER: ReallyPissedOff50BloodyBoiledCabbagesShovedUpYaIfYouDontGiveMeAccessNow\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>
\nWINDOWS: Sorry, that password is already in use.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n


\n<\/strong>\u00a0I have added an invitation to the Calendar of Events for a Birthday party on May 31.\u00a0\u00a0 The event is FREE to us dancers but an RSVP is required soon.\u00a0\u00a0 Please check the Coming Events tab on the webpage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Burns Season is finally over with Branch Team demonstrations on Wednesday and Thursday and a Tam’s performance on Friday.<\/p>\n

A good attendance at the Ceilidh Dance on Friday of about 80 enthusiastic, happy people.\u00a0\u00a0 Thanks to some students at UBC we had quite a few newcomers so I hope they will return.\u00a0 We also had an addition to the band with Janet bringing her double bass\u00a0to add more beat to the music.\u00a0\u00a0 Hope you can come again too, Janet.\u00a0\u00a0 Louise shared much of the dance instruction with me and Michelle took the group though Terrace Loggers Jig.\u00a0\u00a0 Thanks to them both, the band and all the helpers – it was a good evening.<\/p>\n

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

The Tay at Logierait<\/p>\n

A Note from Jean :<\/span><\/p>\n

Dear Fellow Dancer, <\/em><\/span> Once again we have a Teachers Training programme happening at the Vancouver Branch with the exams to be held in May 2015.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>Our teacher candidates rely on a Support Cast of fellow dancers to be ‘Stooges’ for their practice sessions.<\/em><\/span> We are looking for a ‘support cast’ for\u00a0training sessions to be held at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver (upstairs).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/span> If you are able to help on this date or some of the following dates, please let me know by return.
\n<\/em>(your preference AM or PM.)<\/em><\/strong><\/span> \u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday February 21st
\n<\/em><\/strong>Saturday March 14th
\n<\/em><\/strong>Saturday April 18th
\n<\/em><\/strong>Exam Day May 2nd<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Your support will be much appreciated.<\/em><\/span> Many thanks,<\/em><\/span> Jean Wagstaff\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>and the 2015\u00a0Candidates <\/em>(604) 464-8103\u00a0<\/em> jeedwag@shaw.ca<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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CelticFest Vancouver have announced that tickets for the week long event from March 6 – 17 are now on sale at\u00a0 www.celticfestvancouver.com\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0 You can find all the information on their website at www.celticfestvancouver.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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

The next regular Ceilidh Dance is\u00a0on Friday,\u00a0February 27, 2015 (back to the last Friday of February, March & April)<\/span>\u00a0<\/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

Anyone who has had a loved one in the hospital will enjoy this. <\/em><\/p>\n

A woman called a local hospital — “Hello. Could you connect me to the person who gives information about patients? I’d like to find out if a patient is getting better, doing as expected, or getting worse.” <\/em>
\nThe voice on the other end said “What is the patient’s name and room number?” <\/em>
\n“Sarah Finkel, Room 302.” <\/em>
\n“I’ll connect you to the nursing station”. <\/em>
\n“Third floor nursing station. H ow can I help you?” <\/em>
\n“I’d like to know the condition of Sarah Finkel in Room 302.” <\/em>
\n“Just a moment. Let me look at her records. Mrs. Finkel is very well. In fact she had two full meals, her blood pressure is fine. She is to be taken off the heart monitor in a couple of hours, and if she continues this improvement, Dr Cohen is going to send her home on Tuesday.” <\/em>
\nThe woman said “What a relief. Oh, that’s fantastic. That’s wonderful news.” <\/em>
\nThe nurse said, “From your enthusiasm, I take it, you are a close family member, or are you a very close friend?” <\/em>
\n“Neither. I’m Sarah Finkel in Room 302. Nobody tells me\u00a0 anything at all in here”…………<\/em><\/p>\n

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Thanks to some ground work by a student\u00a0a Scottish Country Dance class at SFU\u00a0has started.\u00a0\u00a0 They are on Wednesday evenings and will continue every Wednesday\u00a0from 7 – 9 p.m. in Forum Chambers.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Contact Louise at lmsteinw@gmail.com for more information and please tell all your student friends.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SFU’s Centre for Scottish Studies will be offering beginning Gaelic classes Monday nights at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm starting January 20. \u00a0The classes will be held using video technology with instructor Fiona Smith — either from a location at SFU or in your home if you have a computer and internet connection. \u00a0If you are interested in participating, please contact Leith at\u00a0\u00a0leith@sfu.ca<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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

Turnberry view to Arran<\/p>\n

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\"valentine<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

WHY GOD MADE MOMS<\/strong>
\nAnswers given by 2nd grade school children to the<\/strong> following questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

What ingredients are mothers made of ? <\/em>
\n1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything\u00a0 nice in the world and one dab of mean. <\/em>
\n2. They had to get their start from men’s bones. Then they mostly\u00a0 use string, I think.<\/em><\/p>\n

Why did God give you your mother and not some other mom? <\/em>
\n1. We’re related. <\/em>
\n2. God knew she likes me a lot more than other people’s moms like me.<\/em><\/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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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:<\/span><\/p>\n

List\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/www.celtictreasurechest.com\/links\/index.php<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Calendar\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/www.celtictreasurechest.com\/celticevents\/index.php<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

There are always some specials at The Celtic Treasure Chest’s\u00a0stores.\u00a0 Check them out at www.celtictreasurechest.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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The following is an exchange of correspondence between a customer and the Irish Railway Company: <\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Gentlemen, \u00a0I have been riding your trains daily for the last two years, and the \u00a0service on your line seems to be getting worse every day.\u00a0 I am tired \u00a0of standing in the aisle all the time on a 14-mile trip. I think the \u00a0transportation system is worse than that enjoyed by people 2,000 \u00a0years ago. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Yours truly, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Patrick Finnegan<\/em><\/span> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/b>Dear Mr. Finnegan, \u00a0We received your letter with reference to the shortcomings of our \u00a0service and believe you are somewhat confused in your history.\u00a0 The \u00a0only mode of transportation 2,000 years ago was\u00a0 by foot. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sincerely, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Iarnrod Eireann.<\/em><\/span> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/b>Gentlemen, \u00a0I am in receipt of your letter, and I think you are the ones who are \u00a0confused in your history.\u00a0 If you will refer to the Bible and the \u00a0Book of David, 9th Chapter, you will find that Balaam rode to town on \u00a0his ass.\u00a0 That, gentlemen, is something I have not been able to do on \u00a0your train in the last two years! \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Yours truly, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Patrick Finnegan<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<\/p>\n

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). 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<\/a> .\u00a0\u00a0 The cost is only $10.<\/p>\n

Any person may join USCS and Scottish Country & Ceilidh Dancers are encouraged to show their support by doing so<\/span>. 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. We have just finished replacing the roof which was a major expense.\u00a0 We have also just finishing painting and sprucing up the main hall\u00a0and hope you all like what we have done. Upgrades to the Centre are also being considered so it is particularly appropriate that dancers join USCS. No final decisions on these upgrades will be made before Members of USCS are fully informed.<\/p>\n

As noted above a number of proposals regarding the future of the Centre (the building) were presented at the A.G.M. and these will be discussed by each Member Society\/Association and will be discussed at a Special meeting of the United Scottish Societies Auditorium Ltd. on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Union Canal<\/p>\n

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The next Ceilidh Dance is\u00a0on\u00a0Friday, February 27th, 2015.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0 I have tried an experiment and registered with Meetup and more than 20 people have now “joined” and many say they will come to the Ceilidh dance.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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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. 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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\u00a0 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

This brief video is so remarkable….<\/span>
\nWhen wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park in the\u00a0<\/span>United States after being absent nearly<\/span>\u00a0 70 years, the most remarkable “<\/span>trophic cascade ” occurred.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>What is a trophic cascade and how exactly do wolves change rivers?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 Http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch_popup?v=ysa5OBhXz-Q&feature=youtu.be<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Now here is an expensive photo shoot for a Commercial that has to be a super high priced Commercial.\u00a0 Airbus paid the bill.\u00a0 They are really fighting to stay ahead of American Aero technology.<\/p>\n

PRETTY HARD TO BELIEVE THAT SUCH A FORMATION WOULD EVER BE MADE WITH THIS EXPENSIVE , LARGE AIRCRAFT. GLAD I DIDN\u2019T HAVE TO PAY FOR THE FUEL AND HOURS FLOWN BY THE FABULOUS PILOTS!!<\/p>\n

Click here: Awesome! 5 Jumbo Jets Flying in Formation<\/a><\/p>\n

In case you haven\u2019t seen this ….. \u00a0 His performance of “Blue Christmas” by Elvis went viral and millions have seen it. \u00a0Ellen DeGeneres decided to have him on the show to see\u00a0if he is for real. \u00a0 <\/strong>https:\/\/www.upinspire.com\/inspire\/535\/this-16-year-old-boy-sounds-ex<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n


\nThe next Ceilidh Dance will be on\u00a0Friday, February 27, 2015.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Same 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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The slowly growing list\u00a0has reached the lofty height of\u00a0 359.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I should be more grateful that it is increasing but it will\u00a0take many weeks at this rate to get it back to 400\u00a0so 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 the 2nd most ever –\u00a0243 subscribers – but because the list is growing the 68.1% of\u00a0the total list did not make the top 5.\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!! Any and all comments and suggestions are welcome.<\/p>\n

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Events happening in the immediate future include the\u00a0new class at SFU on Wednesday evenings,\u00a0the Love to Dance Scottish Workshop & Tea Dance on the 14th.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Please see “Coming Events” below for all information.<\/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
2015<\/em><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 13 – 15<\/em><\/td>\nANNUAL WEEKEND OF SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING in HAWAII.\u00a0\u00a0 Instructor\u00a0 Linda Henderson from San Francisco music by Humuhumunukunukuapua’a and Strathspey\u00a0Society Band\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Information\u00a0 at <\/em>www.rscdshawaii.org<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 14<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nLove to Dance Scottish workshop & Dance in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver with teachers Rebecca Blackhall-Peters; Maureen Lyon and Gordon Robinson and music for the dance by the Tartan Players.\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cMore classes; More Teachers; Same camaraderie; same great teaching — Registration online at <\/em>www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/em><\/a>\u00a0 –\u00a0 Information – \u00a0604-922-6842 or 604-464-8103<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 20<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nWest Van Seniors\u2019 Class invite all intermediate and advanced dancers to a special class with Dennis Orr playing Live at West Van Seniors\u2019 Centre, 695 21st<\/sup> Street West Vancouver with drop in fees of $6 for members and $9 for non members from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. \u2013 info 604-987-3792 or <\/em>mlmurphy@telus.net<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 23<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nA FREE night of dancing to the Live music of Dennis Orr from Medicine Hat, AB at Hollyburn Elementary School, 1329 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. \u2013 info 604-987-3792 or <\/em>mlmurphy@telus.net<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 25<\/em><\/td>\nWhite Rock Heart party \u2013 wear red<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 27<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nCeilidh Dance 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
Feb 28<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nA series of 3 Ladies Step Dance classes will be held on Saturdays February 7, 28 and March 7 from 1 \u2013 3 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0 Please register with <\/em>kay_sutherland@hotmail.com<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 Cost $37.50 for the 3 classes (no drop ins)<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar\u00a0 7<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nA series of 3 Ladies Step Dance classes will be held on Saturdays February 7, 28 and March 7 from 1 \u2013 3 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0 Please register with <\/em>kay_sutherland@hotmail.com<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 Cost $37.50 for the 3 classes (no drop ins)<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar\u00a0 7<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nBurnaby Dance 7:30 p.m. in Confederation Centre, 4584 Albert Street, Burnaby with music by the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra – $20 \u2013 crib notes and programme at <\/em>www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 14<\/em><\/td>\nBellingham social<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 14<\/em><\/td>\nPortland Oregon Branch 36th<\/sup> Annual Workshop & Ball with teachers Roberta Gotfried & Bob McMurtry and musicians Deby Benton-Grosjean & Cynthia Soohoo \u2013 get info from <\/em>lmae@comcast.net<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 15<\/em><\/td>\nCeltic Fest parade \u2013 Everyone needed so we can put on a good showing for the large crowd of spectators<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 21<\/em><\/td>\n50th<\/sup> Anniversary Heather Ball, Hellenic Centre, 4500 Arbutus Street, Vancouver with music by Torridon Scottish Dance Band featuring guests Ian Muir and Judi Nicolson.\u00a0\u00a0 Tickets ($100) available online at <\/em>www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/em><\/a> or phone 604-929-2944 \u00a0<\/em>mamcdevitt@shaw.ca<\/em><\/a> for reservations.\u00a0\u00a0 Dinner at 5:30 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 crib notes and programme at <\/em>www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 25<\/em><\/td>\nWhite Rock- \u00a0St. Patrick party \u2013 wear green<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 27<\/em><\/td>\nCeilidh Dance 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><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 28<\/em><\/td>\nGlenayre Annual Dance<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 29<\/em><\/td>\nWhite Rock spring workshop Sullivan Hall, 6306 152nd<\/sup> Street Surrey with teacher Maureen Lyon.\u00a0\u00a0 Info and to register 604-944-6678 <\/em>ljreel@telus.net<\/em><\/a> or <\/em>plowe@wrscdc.org<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apr\u00a0\u00a0 1<\/em><\/td>\nCeilidh at SFU \u2013 more info to come<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The Dem Team are\u00a0dancing at:\u00a0\u00a0 Scottish Country Family Dance & Show 1n Bowen Island Community School at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 28.\u00a0\u00a0 Admission is $5 in advance or $8 at the door and information is available at www.bowencommunityrecreation.com<\/p>\n

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Valley of Moffat Water<\/p>\n

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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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View from Ben Lomond<\/p>\n

\u00a0 The next Ceilidh Dance is\u00a0on\u00a0Friday, February 27, 2015 with live music by Calanaish.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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

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> 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. <\/span><\/p>\n

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” – 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> This is a really good time to come along and join in one of many Scottish Country Dance (SCD) classes as they are starting up again.\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

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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>. Note that the latter website has the latest updates to temporary changes to times and locations<\/p>\n

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

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

Thought for the Day<\/em><\/p>\n

“Good looks catch the eye but a GOOD personality catches the heart. You’re blessed with both!” <\/em><\/p>\n

Don’t be flattered, <\/em><\/p>\n

this message was sent to ME!! <\/em><\/p>\n

I just wanted YOU to read it.<\/em><\/p>\n

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For upcoming events see www.vancouverceilidh.org and www.rscdsvancouver.org. <\/strong> Other announcements etc: <\/em> Seattle Branch – info at www.rscds-seattle.org<\/a><\/strong> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n

The next regular<\/strong> monthly Ceilidh Dance<\/strong> will be held\u00a0on Friday, February 27, 2015 <\/strong>in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, (73rd<\/sup> & Hudson which is between Oak & Granville), Vancouver,<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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

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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><\/p>\n

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

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

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 2014\/15 season shapes up as follows:<\/strong> All on Fridays of course —<\/p>\n

\u00a02015
\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 we might even have Louise to help with the calling.\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

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We would like 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.)
\nYou 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.
\nYou 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.
\nIf you have any questions regarding the Ceilidh Dances send them to me at ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/a> Please check the website – www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a> for updates, pictures and news.<\/p>\n

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

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

view from Chapel of Garioch<\/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> I<\/em>f 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.<\/p>\n

This newsletter reaches out to some 359 <\/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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\u00a0Clever Signs<\/p>\n

\u00a0Sign over a Gynecologist’s Office:<\/em>
\n“Dr. Jones, at your cervix.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nIn a Podiatrist’s office:<\/em>
\n“Time wounds all heels.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nOn a Septic Tank Truck:<\/em>
\nYesterday’s Meals on Wheels<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nAt a Proctologist’s door:<\/em>
\n“To expedite your visit please back in.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nOn a Plumber’s truck:<\/em>
\n“We repair what your husband fixed.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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

view from Kyle of Lochalsh<\/p>\n

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

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

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

view to Dunfermline<\/p>\n

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

Get your registration in for the Love to Dance Scottish\u00a0Workshop and Tea Dance\u00a0NOW at www.rscdsvancouver.org – you’ll find more information about this great event on that webpage<\/strong> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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