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Sat, January 21
Kingston (ON) Monthly Social at St Luke's Church Hall, 236 Nelson St.
6-10pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Kingston Branch. Recorded music. Semi-formal attire. Finger foods.
$15 - supper and dance, $10 - supper, $5 -dance. Contact Bob Taylor 613-342-2421. [www.rscdsKingston.org]
Charlottesville (VA) Burns Night Celebration at Odd Fellow Hall, 116 4th St NE. Sat: Dance 1pm & Dinner 6:45-10pm. Sponsored by Charlottesville Scottish Country Dancers. Music by Thistle House. Dance: casual attire; Dinner: formal attire. Finger buffet at dance and full course dinner. Reservations are necessary in advance of the dinner. Contact Kelly Dryden
kDryden7w@gmail.com or Don Melcher don@CrazyHorseStudio.com.
§ Madison (WI) Burns Night at Avenue Bar, 1128 E Washington Ave. Whiskey tasting 6pm, Dinner and Entertainment 7pm-??. Sponsored by Benefit for MadCeltFest, cosponsored by John Muir Branch/Madison Scottish Country Dancers US$20/40, Whiskey Tasting $20, Dinner $40. Includes dinner and an evening of poetry, music and dance in honor of the ploughman poet, Robert Burns. Contact Dineen Grow 608-221-3389
dgrow@library.wisc.edu or Charles Johnson 608-669-1229
charlesharry@sbcglobal.net. [www.madceltfest.org]
§ Calgary (AB) Burns Night at Confederation Park Activity Centre, 2212-13 St NW. 5:30-11:30 pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Calgary Branch. Music by The Mercat Cross. Semi-formal/Formal attire. Haggis, roast beef and the trimmings. Cdn$35. Highland Dancing, general dancing and ceilidh dances and other scottish country dances. Contact Janyn Bertram 403-585-3842
Janyn_Bertram@hotmail.com or Malcolm Stewart 403-241-8021
malcolmStewart@shaw.ca. [ www.rscdsCalgary.org]
Sun, January 22
§ Toronto (ON) Sunday Dancing at Broadlands at Broadlands Community Centre, 19 Castlegrove Blvd, Don Mills. 2-4pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Toronto Association. Teacher is Teresa Lockhart. Recorded music. Informal attire. Drinks, cookies. Cdn$5.50. This event is appropriate for intermediate and advanced dancers wishing to expand their repertoire. The theme is "Mystery, action and adventure in dance. (Look for surprises)". Members $5.50; Others $8.50. See Map on website for exact location. Contact Ann Campbell 905-459-5213
ann.campbell@rogers.com. [www.rscdsToronto.org/whats_on.html]
Wed, January 25
§ Union (SC) Burns Night Supper at First Presbyterian Church, 101 W South Street. 6-9pm. Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church. Scottish country dancing, singing, and piping. Music by Gary Hipp, Piper, Presbyterian College. Tartan/highland dress encouraged. Haggis, Clapshot, Chicken n' veg, Trifle, Shortbread. US$5. We want to thank the RSCDS, Shelby NC Branch for their help, as well as the members of the church for their cooking and decorating help! Contact Revd Fred Powell, III 803-209-5807
fred@fpcUnion.com.
Thu, January 26
Kelowna (BC) Robbie Burns Night at Odd Fellows Hall, 2597 Richter St. 5:30 social, 6:00 dinner, 7:30 dance. Sponsored by Kelowna Scottish Country Dancers. Live music. Semi-formal attire. Haggis dinner included, alcohol free. Cdn$18. Contact Henri
hjmonc@shaw.ca.
Fri-Sun, January 27-29
Ottawa (ON) Ardbrae Ball Weekend, Ottawa at Glebe Community Centre Ballroom, 175 Third Ave. Fri: Welcome Dance 8pm; Sat: Reception, Buffet & Ball 5:45pm; Sun: Brunch, 10:30am. Sponsored by Ardbrae Dancers of Ottawa. Music by Laird Brown & The Scottish Accent Band. Cdn$90 US$90. Non-dancing tickets: $55. Dancing at the ball only: $60. Hospitality available. Welcome Dance held at Parkdale Church Hall, 429 Parkdale Ave, Ottawa. Contact Elaine Hoag 613-729-6198
elaine.hoag@gmail.com or Anne Taylor 613-731-9270
avtaylor2@gmail.com. [www.ardbrae.org]
Sat, January 28
Kitchener (ON) Robbie Burns Supper & Dance at The Schwaben Club, 1668 King St E. Reception 5:30pm, Dinner 6:15pm Dancing, 9:00pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Kitchener-Waterloo Branch. Music by Fred Moyes. Semi-formal attire. Cdn$42.50. Entry to parking lot is off Weber St. Contact Elizabeth Gabriel 519-569-1931 or Bob Kerr
rKerr_75@sympatico.ca. [www.rscdsKitchener-Waterloo.on.ca]
§ Winnipeg (MB) Burns Dinner and Dance at St Pauls Anglican Church, Point Rd and North Dr. 5:30pm-midnight. Sponsored by RSCDS Winnipeg. Music by Scotch Measure. Formal attire. Full Dinner. Cdn$20. Contact Debbie Forrest 204-284-4667
wander@mts.net.
§ Des Moines (IA) Dance Workshop & Burns Beginner's Ball at St Luke's Episopal Church, 3424 Forest Ave. Workshop 9:00am-4:30pm; Burn's Beginner's Ball 7:30-10:00pm. Sponsored by Central Iowa Branch. Teacher is Joy Gullickson. Music by Widdershins. Workshop - casual attire; Ball - semi-formal attire. Pot luck lunch; Ball light refreshments. US$25. The separate costs for the morning session, afternoon session and the Ball is $10 each. Contact Linda Lieberman 515-292-8590
lindaSuzan@aol.com or Gerald Meyer 515-267-1537
gMeyer1537@msn.com.
Sun, January 29
Coldstream (ON) Winterfest at Coldstream Community Centre, Middlesex Centre, 10227 Ilderton Rd. 3pm winter activities, 5:30pm address to haggis, 6pm dinner, 7-9pm. dancing.
Sponsored by London, Canada, RSCDS Branch. Contact Dorothy Sample 519-434-8926
delpmas@yahoo.ca or Helen Bell 519-471-0623
helenBell@sympatico.ca.
Fri, February 3
Vancouver (BC) Ceilidh Dance at Scottish Cultural
Centre, 8886 Hudson Street. Class 7-8pm; Dance 8-11pm. Sponsored by Vancouver Branch RSCDS. Music by
Calanais. Casual attire. Refreshments by donation - juice, squares, shortbread, etc. Cdn$9/$7. Easy social dances, taught and called to live music. No experience required and beginners most welcome. Contact Duncan MacKenzie 604-536-9481
ceilidh@rscdsVancouver.org or Carole Berger 604-737-7948. [www.rscdsVancouver.org]
Fri, February 10
§ Montpelier (VT) Montpelier Scottish Social at Capital City Grange, Northfield Rd. (1/2 mile south of Rt 2). Walk-thru noon, dance 2 pm, followed by potluck supper. Sponsored by Montpelier Scottish Country Dancers (Boston Branch RSCDS). Music by Peter Macfarlane, Joanne Garton, Aaron Marcus. Informal attire. Snacks at break, potluck supper after the dance. US$12. Program flyer and crib sheet available from contacts. Contact Martha Kent 802-879-7618
mdKent@comcast.net or Art & Sandy Farnum 802-223-7483.
Sat, February 11
Oakland (CA) The Valentine's Ball at The Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Dr. 7pm Sherry Social, midnight Buffet. Sponsored by RSCDS San Francisco Branch. Music by Tullochgorum. Formal attire. Sherry Social & Light Midnight Buffet. Price from $50. Contact Janet Kitajima
JanetKitajima@sbcglobal.net or Kathy Allen
KathyAllien@gmail.com.
Fri-Sun, February 17-19
Edmonton (AB) RSCDS Edmonton Caledonian Branch 42nd Annual Workshop &
Ball at Sutton Place Hotel, 10235 - 101 St. Fri: Ceilidh 7:30pm; Sat: classes 9am-3pm, dance 6-11pm; Sun: Social 10am. Sponsored by RSCDS Edmonton Branch. Teachers are Robin Lynch, Graham Donald, & Elaine Brunken. Music by Ken Natrass & Ron Krug with Christine Baker playing for the beginners classes only. Semi-formal attire. Fri: finger buffet; Sat: lunch & dinner; Sun: coffee & muffins. Cdn$120. Contact Louise Lattimore 780-468-2879
louise_12@live.com or Irene Townshend 780-430-0412
townshend@shaw.ca. [www.rscdsEdmonton.com]
Sat, February 18
Toronto (ON) RSCDS Toronto Association 49th Annual Tartan Ball at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St W. Reception 6pm., Dinner 7pm; Grand March 8:45pm; Dancing 9pm 'til wee sma hours. Sponsored by RSCDS Toronto Association. Music by The Scottish Accent. Formal attire. Full course dinner. Cdn$120 Mem. Cost: $120 RSCDS Members; $135 Non-Members. Download invitation, email ticket order form (payment by Paypal) dance programme, and event description from website. No refunds after January 31, 2012. Contact Louis Racic (Convenor) 416-253-6018
racic@sympatico.ca or Jane Robinson (Tickets)
416-463-5016
janer1@sympatico.ca. [web.me.com/robert.lockhart/Tartan_Ball/Welcome.html]
Fri-Sat, February 24-25
London (ON) Ceilidh, Workshop & Dance. Fri:. ceilidh 8-11pm; Sat: classes noon-4:30pm, social time 4:30-5:30pm, supper 5:30-6:30pm, dance 6:30-9:30pm. Sponsored by London Canada Branch RSCDS. Music by Fred Moyes & his electronic ensemble. Dressy casual to semi-formal attire. Supper buffet. Contact Dorothy Sample 519-434-8926
delpmas@yahoo.ca or Helen Bell 519-471-0623
HelenBell@sympatico.ca. [www.RSCDSLondonCanada.org]
Fri, February 24
Vancouver (BC) Ceilidh Dance at Scottish Cultural
Centre, 8886 Hudson Street. Class 7-8pm; Dance 8-11pm. Sponsored by Vancouver Branch RSCDS. Music by
Calanais. Casual attire. Refreshments by donation - juice, squares, shortbread, etc. Cdn$9/$7. Easy social dances, taught and called to live music. No experience required and beginners most welcome. Contact Duncan MacKenzie 604-536-9481
ceilidh@rscdsVancouver.org or Carole Berger 604-737-7948. [www.rscdsVancouver.org]
Sat-Sun, February 25-26
North Little Rock (AR) The Arkansas MidWinter Workshop and Ball at Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 JFK Blvd. Sat: classes 8:30am-2:30pm, dance 8pm-11pm. Sponsored by Arkansas Scottish Country Dance. Teacher is Irene Paterson. Music by Muriel Johnstone and Keith Smith. Semi-formal attire. Mid-morning snack, lunch, finger
foods at dance. Contact Judy Robertson 501-221-9167
jRobertiii@hotmail.com or Sandy Furrer 501-821-4746
skFurrer@att.net. [www.ArkansasScottishCountryDancing.com]
Sat, February 25
Kingston (ON) Monthly Social at St Luke's Church Hall, 236 Nelson St.
7-10pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Kingston Branch. Recorded music. Semi-formal attire. Finger foods. Cdn$5. Contact Bob Taylor 613-342-2421. [www.rscdsKingston.org]
Hightstown (NJ) Central Jersey Workshop & Tea Dance at Hightstown Fire Department, Engine Co #1 Hall, 140
N Main St. Registration 10am, Workshop 10:30am-12:30pm, Lunch at Tavern on the Lake. Tea Dance 2-5pm. Sponsored by RSCDS New Jersey Branch. Teacher is Rebecca Roman. Music by GlenFiddle. Dressy casual attire. Lunch at Tavern on the Lake included. US$45. Contact Bart Jackson 609-936-0891
bJackson2@comcast.net or Ann Paice 215-295-6370
AnnAndNewtAtHome@msn.com. [www.rscds-nj.org]
Sun, February 26
§ Toronto (ON) Sunday Dancing at Broadlands at Broadlands Community Centre, 19 Castlegrove Blvd, Don Mills. 2-4pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Toronto Association. Teacher is Andrew Collins. Music by Recorded. Informal attire. Refreshments: Drinks, cookies. Cdn$5.50. This event is appropriate for intermediate and advanced dancers wishing to expand their repertoire. The theme is "Meanwhile and Other Unusual Reels". Cost: Members $5.50; Others $8.50. See Map on website for exact location. Contact Ann Campbell 905-459-5213
ann.campbell@rogers.com. [www.rscdsToronto.org/whats_on.html]
Tue, February 28
§ Winnipeg (MB) Class Social and Dance at St Pauls Anglican Church, Point Rd and North Dr. 8-11pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Winnipeg. Music by Scotch Measure. Informal attire. Finger buffer after. Cdn$10. Contact David Kroeker 204-284-4667
wander@mts.net. [www.rscdsWinnipeg.ca]
Sat, March 3
San Rafael (CA) SF Branch Monthly Party at Marin Masonic Lodge, 1010 Lootens Place. 7:30-11:30pm. Sponsored by SF Branch RSCDS. Slightly dressy, not formal attire. Post-dance finger food. US$10. Please join us if you are traveling to the SF Bay Area. We love visitors from near and far. Contact Bob Branstrom 510-530-1277
bob.branstrom@comcast.net. [www.rscds-sf.org]
Sat, March 10
Ottawa (ON) Spring Social at Parkdale Church Hall, 429 Parkdale Ave. 8-11pm. Sponsored by Ardbrae Dancers of Ottawa. Cdn$6. Contact Elaine Hoag 613-729-6198
elaine.hoag@gmail.com or Helen Atkinson 613-224-7128
hmpAtkinson@gmail.com.
Toronto (ON) March Monthly Dance, Beginners' Night at Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave. 7:30-10:30pm. Sponsored by The Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association. Music by The Scottish Accent. Semi-formal attire. Finger Buffet. Crescent School: 2365 Bayview Ave, is north of Lawrence Ave. E., lst light north of long bridge, opposite Granite Club. Cost (incl. HST) Special price for beginners enrolled in branch classes $10. Members $22; Non-members $28; Student Members (18-25 yrs) $10; Youth (under 18) and Spectators $5. Dances will be briefed and walked. Dance notes at the door and downloaded from website. Contact Forbes Duncan 416-266-3377
fmDuncan@sympatico.ca. [www.rscdsToronto.org]
Portland (OR) 33rd Annual Portland Workshop and Ball at Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave.
Teachers are Fiona Miller (Lethbridge, AB) & Andrew Smith (Emporia, KS). Music by Andy Imbrie (piano), Deby Benton Grosjean (fiddle), Renata Bratt (cello).
Contact Linda Mae Dennis (Workshop and Ball Chair) LMae@ImaginationProcessing.com.
Sun, March 18
§ Toronto (ON) Sunday Dancing at Broadlands at Broadlands Community Centre, 19 Castlegrove Blvd, Don Mills. 2-4pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Toronto Association. Teacher is Paul Maloney. Recorded music. Informal attire. Drinks, cookies. Cdn$5.50. This event is appropriate for intermediate and advanced dancers wishing to expand their repertoire. The theme is "Dances by Barry Priddy, author of such favourites as "The Sands of Morar" and creator of the turbillon." Members $5.50; Others $8.50. See Map on website for exact location. Contact Ann Campbell 905-459-5213
ann.campbell@rogers.com. [www.rscdsToronto.org/whats_on.html]
Fri-Sat, March 23-24
Cocoa Beach (FL) Cocoa Beach Florida SCD Workshop Weekend at Cocoa Beach Recreation Center, 321 Ramp Rd. Fri: dance 7:30-10:30pm; Sat: classes 9am-noon, 1-2:30pm, dance 7-11pm. Sponsored by Space Coast and Brevard Scottish Country Dancers. Teacher is Janet Johnston (Edinburgh, Scotland). Recorded music. Semi-formal attire. Finger food on Friday night and lunch on Saturday. US$40. Contact Alma & James Kutzner 321-255-2756
jKutzner@earthlink.net.
Sat, March 24
Madison (WI) Madison, WI 35th Annual Ball at Memorial Union Great Hall, 800 Langdon St (on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus). Pre-ball social hour 5:30pm, grand march and ball 7pm. Sponsored by Madison Scottish Country Dancers. Music by O'er the Border with special guests Karen Zethmayr (violin) and David Zethmayr (cello). Semi-formal attire. Substantial hors d'oeuvres, dessert and cash bar. Contact Nancy McClements 608-233-2956
MadisonScottishCountryDancers@gmail.com.
Kingston (ON) Monthly Social at St Luke's Church Hall, 236 Nelson St.
7-10pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Kingston Branch. Recorded music. Semi-formal attire. Finger foods. Cdn$5. Contact Bob Taylor 613-342-2421. [www.rscdsKingston.org]
Pittsburgh (PA) Pittsburgh Scottish Country Dance Society Annual Highland
Ball. Contact Bruce E. Golightly pscds@verizon.net.
[www.pscds.org]
§ Brampton (ON) West End Workshop at Turner Fenton Secondary School, 7935 Kennedy Rd. Registration 8:45am; Classes 9:15-noon, 1-2:30pm; Tea dance 2:30-4:30pm. Teachers are Ruth Jappy, Rebecca Roman, David Booz. Music by Don Bartlett, Laird Brown/Donny Woods. Hot lunch and afternoon tea. Cdn$48 for Scottish Country Dancers. Contact Theresa Malek 416-535-4447
TheresaMalek@rogers.com. [www.rscdsToronto.org/whats_on.html]
Thu, March 29
§ Winnipeg (MB) Class Social and Dance at St Pauls Anglican Church, Point Rd and North Dr. 8-11pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Winnipeg. Music by Scotch Measure. Informal attire. Finger buffer after. Cdn$10. Contact David Kroeker 204-284-4667
wander@mts.net. [www.rscdsWinnipeg.ca]
Fri, March 30
Vancouver (BC) Ceilidh Dance at Scottish Cultural
Centre, 8886 Hudson Street. Class 7-8pm; Dance 8-11pm. Sponsored by Vancouver Branch RSCDS. Music by
Calanais. Casual attire. Refreshments by donation - juice, squares, shortbread, etc. Cdn$9/$7. Easy social dances, taught and called to live music. No experience required and beginners most welcome. Contact Duncan MacKenzie 604-536-9481
ceilidh@rscdsVancouver.org or Carole Berger 604-737-7948. [www.rscdsVancouver.org]
London (ON) Monthly Dance at Elmwood Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Ave E. 8-11pm. Sponsored by London Canada Branch RSCDS. Music by Fred Moyes & his electronic ensemble. Casual attire. Finger buffet. Cdn$15. Hosted by Basic Class. Contact Dorothy Sample 519-434-8926
delpmas@yahoo.ca or Helen Bell 519-471-0623
helenBell@sympatico.ca.
Sat, March 31
§ Cambridge (ON) Blair Spring Ball at Waterloo Regional Police Association Banquet Hall, 1128 Rife Rd. Cocktails 5pm, Dinner 6pm, Dancing 8pm. Sponsored by Blair Scottish Country Dancers. Music by The Scottish Accent. Formal attire. Cdn$60. Contact Liz Reckers 519-740-3789
blairball@blairScottishCountryDancers.ca.
[www.BlairScottishCountryDancers.ca]
§ Victoria (BC) One-Day Workshop & Spring Social at Henderson Hall, 1632 Yale St. Workshop 1-3:30pm, Social 7:30-11pm. Sponsored by Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society.
Teacher is Louise McGillivray. Music by Guinevere Saenger & Brian Crisafulli. Semi-formal attire. Finger buffet. Cdn$35. Contact Maureen Orr 250-478-5338
viscds@yahoo.ca or Gael Forster gael@shaw.ca.
[www.viscds.ca/events]
Sat, April 7
Mountain View (CA) SF Branch Monthly Party at Mountain View Masonic Temple, 890 Church St. 7:30-11:30pm. Sponsored by SF Branch RSCDS. Slightly dressy, not formal attire. Post-dance finger food. US$10. Please join us if you are traveling to the SF Bay Area. We love visitors from near and far. Contact Bob Branstrom 510-530-1277
bob.branstrom@comcast.net. [www.rscds-sf.org]
Sat, April 14
Kingston (ON) Monthly Social at St Luke's Church Hall, 236 Nelson St.
7-10pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Kingston Branch. Recorded music. Semi-formal attire. Finger foods. Cdn$5. Contact Bob Taylor 613-342-2421. [www.rscdsKingston.org]
Toronto (ON) April Monthly Dance at Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave. 8-10:30 pm. Sponsored by The Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association. Music by The Scottish Accent. Semi-formal attire. Finger Buffet. Crescent School: 2365 Bayview Ave, is north of Lawrence Ave. E., lst light north of long bridge, opposite Granite Club. Cost (incl. HST) Members $22; Non-members $28; Student Members (18-25 yrs) $10; Youth (under 18) and Spectators $5. Dances will be briefed. Dance notes at the door and downloaded from website. Contact Forbes Duncan 416-266-3377
fmDuncan@sympatico.ca. [www.rscdsToronto.org]
Fri, April 27
Vancouver (BC) Ceilidh Dance at Scottish Cultural
Centre, 8886 Hudson Street. Class 7-8pm; Dance 8-11pm. Sponsored by Vancouver Branch RSCDS. Music by
Calanais. Casual attire. Refreshments by donation - juice, squares, shortbread, etc. Cdn$9/$7. Easy social dances, taught and called to live music. No experience required and beginners most welcome. Contact Duncan MacKenzie 604-536-9481
ceilidh@rscdsVancouver.org or Carole Berger 604-737-7948. [www.rscdsVancouver.org]
§ Des Moines (IA) Waverly Station Concert at St Luke's Episcopal Church, 3424 Forest Ave.
8-10:pm. Sponsored by Central Iowa Branch. Music by Waverly Station. Casual attire. Light refreshments. $15 in advance, $18 at the door. This band will also be featured at the April 28, 2012 Ball in Ames, Iowa, USA. Contact Linda Lieberman 515-292-8590
lindaSuzan@aol.com or Gerald Meyer 515-267-1537
gMeyer1537@msn.com.
Sat, April 28
§ Vancouver (WA) Southwest Washington State 3rd Dinner Dance at Minnehaha Grange Hall, 4905 NE St Johns
Rd. 7:30-11pm. Dinner 6pm, Grand March & Dancing 7:30pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Southwest WA State Branch. Music by Lisa Scott, Leslie Hirsch, & Linda Danielson. Semi-formal to formal attire. Catered dinner.
US$35. Contact Rebecca Mintz rebecca.mintz@yahoo.com
or Liza Halpenny 360-798-3388 lizaHalpenny@msn.com.
[www.vancouverUSA-scd.org]
§ Toronto (ON) Annual General Meeting and Dance at Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave. 7:30-10:30pm. Sponsored by The Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association. Music by Don Bartlett & The Scottish Heirs. Informal attire. Finger Buffet. Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave, is north of Lawrence Ave E, lst light north of long bridge, opposite Granite Club. Free parking on site. Extra time has been allowed for the Annual General Meeting. Pay at the door. Cost(incl. HST): Members $15; Non Members $20.
No charge for just attending the meeting. Dance notes at the door and downloaded from website. Contact Forbes Duncan 416-266-3377
fmDuncan@sympatico.ca. [www.rscdsToronto.org]
Fri-Sun, May 4-6
Seattle (WA) Youth Weekend West. Fri: ceilidh/evening; Sat: classes/day, ball/evening; Sun: classes/day. For youth ages 12-30ish. Three levels of classes, beginning, intermediate. Contact Sarah Paliulis
ywwSeattle@googlegroups.com.
Sat-Sun, May 5-6
London (ON) Spring Ball. Sat: 6pm reception, 6:30pm supper buffet, 8pm-midnight dancing; Sun: brunch 11:30am. Sponsored by London Canada Branch RSCDS. Music by The Scottish Accent. Formal, semi-formal attire. Supper buffet. Limited number of
tickets for the Sunday brunch. Contact Dorothy Sample 519-434-8926
delpmas@yahoo.ca or Helen Bell 519-471-0623
helenBell@sympatico.ca. [www.RSCDSLondonCanada.org]
Sat, May 5
Kingston (ON) Monthly Social and AGM at St Luke's Church Hall, 236 Nelson St.
7-10pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Kingston Branch. Recorded music. Semi-formal attire. Finger foods. Cdn$5. Contact Bob Taylor 613-342-2421. [www.rscdsKingston.org]
Alameda (CA) SF Branch Monthly Party at Alameda Masonic Temple, 2312 Alameda Ave. 7:30-11:30pm. Sponsored by SF Branch RSCDS. Slightly dressy, not formal attire. Post-dance finger food. US$10. Please join us if you are traveling to the SF Bay Area. We love visitors from near and far. Contact Bob Branstrom 510-530-1277
bob.branstrom@comcast.net. [www.rscds-sf.org]
§ Ottawa (ON) Ottawa Beginners' Ball at Parkdale United Church Hall, 429 Parkdale Ave (between Gladstone and Somerset St W). 7:15pm-midnight. Sponsored by Ardbrae Dancers of Ottawa. Music by Laura Risk (fiddle) and Nick Williams (keyboard). Light refreshments served after the dance. Cdn$25. Contact Elaine Hoag 613-729-6198
elaine.hoag@gmail.com or Helen Atkinson 613-224-7128
hmpAtkinson@gmail.com. [www.ardbrae.org]
Sat, May 12
Ottawa (ON) Pot luck Dinner, AGM & Dance at Parkdale United Church Hall, 429 Parkdale Ave. 6-11:00pm. Sponsored by Ardbrae Dancers of Ottawa. Cdn$6. Contact Elaine Hoag 613-729-6198
elaine.hoag@gmail.com or Helen Atkinson 613-224-7128
hmpatkinson@gmail.com. [www.ardbrae.org]
Fri-Sun, May 18-20
Beloit (WI) Midwest Scottish Weekend at Beloit College, 700 College St. Fri: welcome dance; Sat: classes & ball; Sun: am classes. Sponsored by Chicago, Madison and Milwaukee Scottish Country Dancers. Teacher is Bruce Hamilton. Music by
Waverley Station: David Knight (fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (piano). Semi-formal attire for ball. Sat: breakfast, lunch, dinner banquet; Sun: breakfast, lunch. The third annual Midwest Scottish Weekend will again be held on the picturesque Beloit College campus, located about 90 miles northwest of Chicago. Join us! Contact Diana Hankes 262-679-8522
midwestScottishWeekend@gmail.com
or Mady Newfield 630-584-0825 midwestScottishWeekend@gmail.com.
[sites.google.com/site/midwestscottishweekend]
§ Hopewell Junction (NY) Pawling Weekend at Circle Lodge, Sylvan Lake. Fri 3pm to Sun 3:15pm. Sponsored by RSCDS New York Branch. Teachers are Mervyn Short (UK), Rebecca Blackhall-Peters (Vancouver) and Carole Skinner (Toronto). Music by The Scottish Accent Band and Jim Stevenson-Mathews. Ball - formal attire; Fri dance and classes - casual attire. Prices include accommodation for 2 nights, all meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch, and parties. Fri dinner then welcome dance; Classes on Sat and Sun mornings. Teachers' workshop on Sat afternoon. Ball on Sat night followed by ceilidh. $275 for economy room and $350 for superior room if booked before 1 April 2012; $300 and $375 respectively if booked later. Contact Sally Clayton
PawlingWeekend@gmail.com. [www.rscdsNewYork.org]
Sat, June 2
Aptos (CA) SF Branch Monthly Party at Aptos Grange, 2555 Mar Vista Drive.
3-7pm. Sponsored by SF Branch RSCDS. Casual (Hawaiian shirts and tie-dye are the norm!) attire. Afternoon tea dance. US$10. Please join us if you are traveling to the SF Bay Area. We love visitors from near and far. Contact Bob Branstrom 510-530-1277
bob.branstrom@comcast.net. [www.rscds-sf.org]
Fairborn/Dayton (OH) Flying Ghillies Workshop & Ball at Wright State University Student Union, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway. Classes 10-11:45am & 1-2:30PM, ball review 3-4pm; ball 7:30-11pm. Sponsored by Flying Ghillies Scottish Country Dancers (RSCDS Cincinnati Branch). Teachers are Bruce Herbold (California) & Janet Walker (Pennsylvania). Music by Elissa Hock (piano), Fred Mamula (fiddle), Arthur McNair (accordion). Classes: casual attire; ball: semi-formal to formal attire. Refreshments: Lunch available between classes; refreshments at ball intermission. US$65. $5 discount for RSCDS members ($60) for classes and ball. Two levels of classes (basic and intermediate) with two class sessions per level. Contact Patty Lindsay 937-429-8654
patty.lindsay@gmail.com or Gary Lindsey
gary.lindsey@sbcglobal.net. [www.rscdscincinnati.org/FlyingGhillies/render.php?page=Workshop2012.htm]
Fri-Sun, June 8-10
Beloit (WI) Midwest Scottish Weekend at Beloit College, 700 College St. The
date of this event has been changed to 18-20 May 2012.
Fri-Sun, June 15-17
Salt Spring Island (BC) Simply Scottish on Salt Spring
II, Ganges. Fri: Welcome Dance; Sat: Workshops am, Ball eve; Sun: Dancing am. Teachers are Elaine Brunken, Mary Murray, Geoffrey Selling. Music by John Taylor, David Mostardi, Mary Ross. Contact Catherine Bennett
cdBennett53@gmail.com. [www.SaltSpringScottishDancers.org]
Fri, September 28
Vancouver (BC) Ceilidh Dance at Scottish Cultural
Centre, 8886 Hudson Street. Class 7-8pm; Dance 8-11pm. Sponsored by Vancouver Branch RSCDS. Music by
Calanais. Casual attire. Refreshments by donation - juice, squares, shortbread, etc. Cdn$9/$7. Easy social dances, taught and called to live music. No experience required and beginners most welcome. Contact Duncan MacKenzie 604-536-9481
ceilidh@rscdsVancouver.org or Carole Berger 604-737-7948. [www.rscdsVancouver.org]
Fri-Mon, October 5-8
Banff (AB) Dancing in the Rockies at Banff Conference Centre, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr. Sat: classes 9-11:30am&1:30-4:15pm ceilidh evening; Sun: classes 9-11:30am&1:30-3:00pm, Ball evening; Mon: classes 10-11:30am. Sponsored by RSCDS Calgary Branch. Teachers are Marjorie McLaughlin (USA), Simon Scott (Canada), Sue Porter (Scotland), Ron Wallace, (USA). Music by Laird Brown and the Scottish Accents. Ball semi-formal/formal attire. Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided for Sat, Sun, & Mon: breakfast & lunch.
RSCDS members $560, Non-members $600, and Non-dancers at $415. Pre-Registration Friday 4-5pm. Class levels will be Beginners - Intermediate A (1-2), Intermediate B (3-5), and Advanced - minimum 5 years experience and teacher (With or without certificate, as long as you are teaching a class). Contact Janyn Bertram (Chairman) 403-585-3842
Janyn_Bertram@hotmail.com or Ilo Torgerson (Registrar) 403-273-6579
Torgeri@shaw.ca. [www.rscdsCalgary.org]
Fri, October 26
Vancouver (BC) Ceilidh Dance at Scottish Cultural
Centre, 8886 Hudson Street. Class 7-8pm; Dance 8-11pm. Sponsored by Vancouver Branch RSCDS. Music by
Calanais. Casual attire. Refreshments by donation - juice, squares, shortbread, etc. Cdn$9/$7. Easy social dances, taught and called to live music. No experience required and beginners most welcome. Contact Duncan MacKenzie 604-536-9481
ceilidh@rscdsVancouver.org or Carole Berger 604-737-7948. [www.rscdsVancouver.org]
§ Charlotte (NC) Marian Anderson's Scottish Dance Band Concert at British American School Gymnasium, 7000 Endhaven Ln. 7:30pm.
Dance on October 27 with music by Marian Anderson's Scottish Dance Band. Contact Jack Pressley 704-814-9647
JPres79334@aol.com.
Sat, October 27
§ Charlotte (NC) Charlotte Scottish Country Dance Society Annual Dance at British American School Gymnasium, 7000 Endhaven Ln. 7:30-11pm. Sponsored by Charlotte Scottish Country Dance Society. Music by Marian
Anderson's Scottish Dance Band. Semi-formal attire. Light Buffet. US$25. Concert
by Marian Anderson's Scottish Dance Band on October 26. Contact Jack Pressley 704-814-9647
JPres79334@aol.com.
Fri, November 30
Vancouver (BC) Ceilidh Dance at Scottish Cultural
Centre, 8886 Hudson Street. Class 7-8pm; Dance 8-11pm. Sponsored by Vancouver Branch RSCDS. Music by
Calanais. Casual attire. Refreshments by donation - juice, squares, shortbread, etc. Cdn$9/$7. Easy social dances, taught and called to live music. No experience required and beginners most welcome. Contact Duncan MacKenzie 604-536-9481
ceilidh@rscdsVancouver.org or Carole Berger 604-737-7948. [www.rscdsVancouver.org]