\nThe slogan is “Come to the Games at the End of the Train” because it is close to the last stop on the new Skytrain extension at Lake Lafarge.\u00a0 It s an all day affair filled with the sounds, sights and taste of Scotland.\u00a0 Check out the website at www.bchighlandgames.com<\/a><\/p>\n
July 2 (not July 1) Canada Day Parade.\u00a0 Come and swell the number of Scottish Country and Ceilidh dancers in the parade.\u00a0 More details to follow but keep the date free.<\/p>\n
Don’t forget to put the Ceilidh Dances on your\u00a02017 (and now 2018)\u00a0calendars –\u00a0another season starting September 29; October 27; November 24 and in the spring of 2018 January 12; February 23;\u00a0March 30 and closing with April 27.\u00a0 They are all on Friday evenings and where\u00a0possible\u00a0the last Friday of each month – the exceptions are December (as we never schedule one) and January.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0 Dumfries<\/p>\n ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n Donald Trump met with the Queen of England, and he asked her, “Your Majesty, how do you run such an efficient government? Are there any tips you can give me?”<\/p>\n “Well,” replied the Queen, “the most important thing is to surround yourself with intelligent people.”<\/p>\n Trump frowned, and then asked, “But how do I know the people around you are really intelligent?”<\/p>\n The Queen took a sip of tea. “Oh, that’s easy; you just ask them to answer an intelligent riddle.”\u00a0 The Queen pushed a button on her intercom. “Please send Theresa May in here, would you?”\u00a0 Theresa May walked into the room and said, “Yes, Your Majesty?”<\/p>\n The Queen smiled and said, “Answer me this, if you would, Theresa. Your mother and father have a child. It is not your brother and it is not your sister. Who is it?”<\/p>\n Without pausing for a moment, Theresa May answered, “That would be me.”<\/p>\n “Yes! Very good,” said the Queen.<\/p>\n Trump went back home to ask Mike Pence the same question. ” Mike, answer this for me. Your mother and your father have a child. It’s not your brother and it’s not your sister. Who is it?”<\/p>\n “I’m not sure,” said Pence. “Let me get back to you on that one.” He went to his advisers and asked everyone, but none could give him an answer.\u00a0 Finally, Pence ran in to Sarah Palin in a restaurant the next night.\u00a0 Pence asked, “Sarah, can you answer this for me? Your mother and father have a child and it’s not your brother or your sister. Who is it?”<\/p>\n Sarah Palin answered right back, “That’s easy, it’s me!”<\/p>\n Pence smiled, and said, “Thanks!”<\/p>\n Pence then, went back to speak with Trump. “Say, I did some research and I have the answer to that riddle. It’s Sarah Palin!”<\/p>\n Trump got up, stomped over to Pence, and angrily yelled, “No, you idiot!<\/p>\n It’s Theresa May!”<\/p>\n ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/span><\/p>\n ====================================<\/p>\n \u00a0For sale: Long skirt and matching sash from Claire Charles of Pitlochry. Ancient Douglas tartan (blue and green). Length 31.5\u201d. Size \u201cEasyfit.\u201d Perfect for Heather Ball and TAC balls. Brand new. Please contact Rosemary at 604-298-6552 or rcoupe@shaw.ca<\/a><\/p>\n +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n ********************************************************************************<\/p>\n The next regular Ceilidh Dance\u00a0is\u00a0the Last\u00a0Friday of the month!! – That is Friday<\/span>,\u00a0September 29, 2017 and I sure hope you can come and bring lots of friends.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????<\/p>\n I have updated the calendar with known dates at this time including Inverglen’s annual concert- see the Upcoming Events tab.<\/p>\n Frances reminds me that registration for Summer School is open and filling up fast.\u00a0 It is being held in our own back yard at the University of British Columbia.\u00a0 This Scottish Country Dance school is for all levels not just advanced dancers.<\/span><\/p>\n Hi Everyone,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n I know we are looking forward to the warmer weather – it’s coming sooooon.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>I want to remind you that registration for Summer School and the Teachers’ Weekend is already available on-line.\u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/www.tac-rscds.org\/index.php\/tac-summer-school\/summer-school-2017<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>There is a lot of information on the web site – many “pull-down” pages providing you with information about classes, teachers, musicians, special events etc.\u00a0 <\/span>Please take a minute to look at the site and then register.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>There are over 125 people already registered and the site has only been open four weeks.\u00a0 <\/span>We would hate you to miss out.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>If you or any of your dancers are interested in participating in the Dancing Achievement Program could you please let me know – after you’ve told them about this new and interesting opportunity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>So far we have two Vancouver dancers who will participate and in early July we will organize a couple of classes to help them learn these dances. Of course you could also slip a few of these into your regular classes and that would help everyone become familiar with them. The list of dances and all the details are on the Summer School web site.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>We look forward to hearing that you’ve registered.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Fran C.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n ===========================================================\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy<\/p>\n XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX<\/p>\n 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 https:\/\/www.celtictreasurechest.com\/links\/index.php<\/span><\/a> The Celtic Treasure Chest on Dunbar has new owners.\u00a0 Come and meet the new owners and stock up on all your favourite foods.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Celtic Fashions on E-Bay – go to https:\/\/www.CelticFashions.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<\/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> . 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.<\/p>\n EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE<\/p>\n lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Corsewell Point Lighthouse<\/p>\n ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n The next Ceilidh Dance is\u00a0Friday,\u00a0September 29, 2017 –\u00a0<\/span>.\u00a0 That will be the f<\/span><\/strong><\/span>irst one for the season and the fifth one of 2017. \u00a0There is\u00a0lots of time for you all to get yourselves and your friends organized to come along for another fun, filled\u00a0evening. Come and dance, it is lots of fun and really easy. Everything is taught from scratch – you won’s be the only newbie!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n ========================================== \u00a0Doctor “Young,” who was positive that this old geezer didn’t know beans about medicine, thought this would be a great opportunity to get $1,000. So he went to Dr. Geezer’s clinic.<\/p>\n Dr. Young:\u00a0 “Dr. Geezer, I have lost all taste in my mouth. Can you please help me ?” Dr. Young gets annoyed and goes back after a couple of days figuring to recover his money. Dr. Young:\u00a0 “I have lost my memory, I cannot remember anything.” Dr. Young (after having lost $1000) leaves angrily and comes back after several more days. Dr. Young:\u00a0 “My eyesight has become weak — I can hardly see anything!!!!” Moral of story — Just because you’re “Young” doesn’t mean that you can outsmart an “old Geezer”. 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 llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll<\/p>\n kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk<\/p>\n 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 \u00a0<\/span>{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{<\/p>\n Some fun and interesting sites: – note if you have a link to something you think others will enjoy send me the link.<\/p>\n Sound On; Full Page:-<\/p>\n Swiss drum corps at the Edinburgh Tattoo.\u00a0 Full screen if possible.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Spring-Dumfries.jpg\")
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\nAn old geezer became very bored in retirement and decided to open a medical clinic.\u00a0\u00a0 He put a sign up outside that said:\u00a0 “Dr. Geezer’s clinic. Get your treatment for $500, if not cured, get back $1,000!”<\/p>\n
\nDr. Geezer:\u00a0 “Nurse, please bring medicine from box 22 and put 3 drops in Dr. Young’s mouth.”
\nDr. Young:\u00a0 Aaagh !! — “This is Gasoline!”
\nDr. Geezer:\u00a0 “Congratulations! You’ve got your taste back. That will be $500”.<\/p>\n
\nDr. Geezer:\u00a0 “Nurse, please bring medicine from box 22 and put 3 drops in the patient’s mouth”
\nDr. Young:\u00a0 “Oh, no you don’t, — that’s Gasoline!”
\nDr. Geezer:\u00a0 “Congratulations! You’ve got your memory back . That will be $500.”<\/p>\n
\nDr. Geezer:\u00a0 “Well, I don’t have any medicine for that so, here’s your $1000 back.” (giving him a $10 bill)
\nDr. Young:\u00a0 “But this is only $10!”
\nDr. Geezer:\u00a0 “Congratulations! You got your vision back! That will be $500.”<\/p>\n
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