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Fri-Sun, October 3-5
Manitou Beach (SK) Saskatchewan Branch 28th Annual Workshop at Danceland & Manitou Springs. Fri: ceilidh 8pm; Sat: classes 9:15am-noon & 1:15-4pm, banquet and ball 6:00 pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Saskatchewan Branch. Teachers are Elinor Vandegrift and John Middleton. Music by Ron Krug and Ken Nattrass. Lunches and banquet included. Danceland has a 5000 sq ft horse-hair sprung floor. Manitou Springs Resort is a modern 102-room hotel attached to a mineral water spa. Contact (Registrar)
workshop@rscdssask.org. [www.RSCDSSask.org]
Ottawa (ON) Ottawa Valley Dance Scottish Weekend at Ashbury College, 392 Mariposa Ave. Fri: Welcome Dance 8-10:30pm; Sat: classes 9-2:45pm, Gala Dance: 8-11pm; Sun 10am-noon & 1-3pm. Sponsored by Ottawa Valley Dance Scottish. Teachers are Ruth Jappy and Malcolm & Helen Brown. Music by Colin Dewar and His SCD Band. Formal/Semi-formal attire. Lunches on Sat & Sun and dinner Sat night. Cdn$130. Register for your chance to dance to Colin Dewar and his Band! 3 Class levels to choose from with a combined class on Sunday and Teachers' class Sunday afternoon. Contact Jody & Craig Williams 613-592-2099
info@OttawaDanceScottish.org. [www.OttawaDanceScottish.org]
Fri-Sun, October 17-19
§ Burlington (ON) RSCDS Hamilton Branch Annual Weekend at Burlington Seniors Centre, 2285 New St. Fri: Registration 7:15pm, Welcome Dance 8-10pm, Ceildh 10:30-midnight; Sat: Registration 8:30am, Classes 9-11:45am & 12:30-3pm, Ball Walk-through 3-4pm, Cocktails 6pm, Dinner 6:30pm, Ball 8-11pm, Hospitality 11:30pm; Sun: Optional Wineries and Twenty Valley Bus Excursion 9am. Sponsored by
the Hamilton, RSCDS Branch. Teachers are Ruth Jappy (Vancouver) and Craig Williams (Ottawa). Music by Bobby Brown and the Scottish Accent. Semi-formal attire; Ball:. Formal attire.
Sat: Catered lunch, Dinner. Cdn$135; Optional Wineries and Twenty Valley Bus Excursion (Extra Cdn$35). Contact Scott Reid 905-332-2049
caterstoall@hotmail.com or Errol Ellis 905-525-7447
berrole@look.ca. [www.RSCDSHamilton.org]
Sat-Sun, October 18-19
Houston (TX) Workshop at Rice University. Sponsored by Houston,
RSCDS Branch. Teacher is Alan Twhigg (California). Music by the Music Makars.
Contact Dave Davies daveandtina@consolidated.net.
[www.HoustonRSCDS.com]
Sat, October 18
§ West Vancouver (BC) Gleneagles Fall Dance at West Vancouver United Church Hall, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. 8pm. Sponsored by Gleneagles SCD Club. Music by The Tartan Players. Casual attire. Finger buffet. Cdn$15. Contact May Loudon 604-926-3174 or Marie Disiewicz 604-574-7530. [www.RSCDSVancouver.org/calendar.html]
Fri-Sun, October 24-26
Worthington (OH) Columbus Country Dance Weekend at Worthington Community Center, 345 E Wilson Bridge Rd. Fri:
Contra Dance 8-11pm; Sat: ECD Workshop 9:30am-4pm, ECD Ball 8:30-11:30pm; Sun:
ECD Workshop 10am-12:30pm & SCD Dance 2-5pm. Sponsored by Heather N Thistle, Columbus RSCDS (Cincinnati Branch); Columbus
English Country Dancers; Big Scioty Barn Dance. ECD Workshop Teacher is Jacqueline Schwab. Music for SCD by Bare Necessities: Earl Gaddis
(fiddle) & Jacqueline Schwab (piano). Casual daytime; "festive" evening attire.
US$85. Contact Laura Russell 614-447-0620 614-297-2367(fax)
lrussell@ohiohistory.org or Sue Wartell
swartell@cas.org. [www.bigscioty.com/shaw.html]
Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue (QC) Montreal Branch 50th Anniversary Gala Weekend at
various locations: Gala at Centennial Centre, Macdonald Campus, McGill University, 21111 Lakeshore Rd. Fri: 8pm; Sat: 7pm-midnight; Sun: 10:30am-2pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Montreal Branch. Music by Fred
Moyes. Sat Gala: Dinner & Sweet Table; Sun: Potluck Brunch. Cdn$65. Contact Nancy Grayson 514-483-4650
anniversary_gala@SCDMontreal.org.
[www.SCDMontreal.org]
Fri, October 24
Toronto (ON) Toronto Scottish Country Dance Assoc. - Introduction to Ceilidh Dancing at
St Leonards Anglican Church, 25 Wanless Ave. 7:30pm-10pm. Sponsored by The Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association. Recorded Music. Informal attire. Light refreshments. Cdn$8. St. Leonard's Anglican Church is two short blocks N of Lawrence and east of Yonge. The programme is designed around those who do not dance, but would like to try simple ceilidh dances (parties, weddings, etc.). All welcome. A series of four Friday night classes will be offered in November. Tickets at the door. Contact Deirdre MacCuish Bark 905-822-1707
barkd@rogers.com or Carole Bell 416-221-1201
carolewbell@sympatico.ca. [ www.RSCDSToronto.org/whatson.html]
§ Vancouver (BC) Ceilidh Dance at Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St. Class 7-8pm; Dance 8-11pm. Sponsored by Vancouver, RSCDS Branch. Music by
Calanais. Casual attire. Juice & goodies. Cdn$9, Cdn$7 Student. All dances taught from scratch, then walked and talked. No experience or partner required. All ages welcome but be prepared for a fun and energetic evening. Contact Duncan MacKenzie 604-536-9481 604-325-3044(fax)
ceilidh@RSCDSVancouver.org. [www.RSCDSVancouver.org]
Sat, October 25
Richmond (VA) Highland Games and Celtic Festival at Celtic Culture Stage--Richmond Raceway Complex. Dance on the Field 12:30-3pm. Sponsored by Richmond Scottish Country Dancers. Music by Dave Wiesler & David Knight. Scottish attire. Pot luck at the Foggs 5:30pm. The cost of admission to the Games covers the "Dance on the Field". It is not a demonstration but an actual dance. Contact Stella Fogg 804-282-5482
stellafogg@comcast.net or Sandy Gallamore 804-678-8927
agallamore@aol.com. [www.scd-richmond.org]
§ Lunenburg (NS) Scottish Country Dance Fall Workshop at St. John's Anglican Church Hall, Townsend St. Registration 9:00am, Classes and Lunch 9:30am-3:30pm, social dance 7:30-11:00pm. Sponsored by South Shore Scottish Country Dancers. Teachers are Craig and Jody Williams. Music by Celtic Fair. Lunch, dinner, snacks. Cdn$90. There will be classes suitable for both less and more experienced dancers, as well as a general class and walk-through for the social
dance. Contact Ed Porter 902-634-3497 especp@tallships.ca
or Carol Morrow 902-634-3977
carol_morrow@hotmail.com. [www.rscdsnovascotia.ca/calendar]
§ Kingston (ON) Kingston Branch Monthly Social at St Luke's Church Hall, 236 Nelson St. 7:00-9:00pm. Sponsored by
Kingston, RSCDS Branch. Informal attire. Finger food. Contact Bob Taylor kingweb@ripnet.com.
§ Burlington (ON) 35th Annual Dance at Nelson High School, 4181 New St (between Walkers Line & Appleby Line). 8-11pm. Sponsored by Burlington (Ontario),
RSCDS Branch. Music by Don Bartlett and the Scottish Heirs. Semi-formal attire. Good finger buffet, tea and coffee halfway through the evening. Excellent wooden floored gym for dancing. Bleacher seating for a good view of the dancers. School is wheelchair accessible. Ample free parking in school parking lot at side of building, access via Belvenia Rd. All dances will be walked through. Dance tickets Cdn$20, non-dancers Cdn$10. Contact Gillian Young 905-639-8782
gillyoung19@cs.com or Les Kerr 905-632-0909
lkerr3@cogeco.ca.
Fri-Sun, October 31-November 2
Pacific Grove (CA) Asilomar Weekend Workshop at Asilomar Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Blvd.
Fri: Welcome Dance 8pm; Sat: Classes 9am-3pm, Ball 8pm, Ceilidh 11pm; Sunday
Combined Class 9am. Sponsored by San Francisco, RSCDS Branch. Teachers are Joan Baker, Ellie Briscoe, Fred DeMarse, Alex Gray, Jennifer Kelly & Elinor Vandegrift. Friday music by Keith Smith & Muriel Johnstone; Saturday music by Reel of Seven. Formal attire for Ball. Meals provided from dinner on Friday through lunch on Sunday. US$325, 2 per room; US$290, 3-4 per room; US$440 single room. Please see the application for a complete list of prices. Contact Julee Montes 650-722-0473
julm-hcs@pacbell.net or Patti Cobb 415-826-2287
pkcobb@pacbell.net.[www.rscds-sf.org]
§ Gainesville (FL) 21st Annual North Florida Fall Workshop and Ball at University of Florida Keene Faculty
Center in Dauer Hall, Fletcher Dr. Fri: Welcome Dance 7:30-10pm; Sat: Class 9am-1pm, Ball 6:30-10:30pm. Sponsored by Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers. Teacher is Janet Lois Walker. Music by The MacRowdie Ceilidh Band. Fri/Sat class- casual, Sat ball-semi-formal attire. Evenings- light buffet, Saturday lunch, Sunday breakfast. US$65. To access the workshop information on the website, click on News. Contact Norma Wilson 321-284-3696
gainesvillescd@yahoo.com. [rlwalker.gulfweb.net/pscd/pscd.html]
§ Medicine Hat (AB) Medicine Hat Scottish Country Dancers 33rd Annual Workshop, Banquet and Ball at Medicine Hat Lodge, 1051 Ross Glen Dr SE. Fri: ceilidh 7:30pm; Sat: classes 9am-12:15pm & 1:15-2:45pm, banquet & dance 6:00pm. Sponsored by Medicine Hat, RSCDS Branch. Teachers are Sharon Barker (Calgary, AB), Irene Patterson (Seattle, WA), & Craig Williams (Ottawa, ON). Music by Ron Krug (piano) & Ken Nattress (accordeon). Semi-formal attire. Sat: lunch and evening banquet included; Sun: brunch Cdn$10. Cdn$110. Contact Elizabeth Kean 403-527-4708
ekean@shaw.ca or Ann Scott 403-529-5146 ascott@memlane.com.
[www.memlane.com/nonprofit/scottish]
§ Kingston (ON) Kingston Branch 42nd Annual Workshop and Ball at Frontenac Secondary School, 1789 Bath Rd. Fri: Dance 8-10pm; Sat: Classes 9am-2:30pm; Ball 8:30-??; Sun: Class 10-11:30am. Sponsored by
Kingston, RSCDS Branch. Teachers are David Booz (ON), Janet Johnston (Scotland) & Ian Souter (ON). Music by Bobby Brown and The Scottish Accent. Classes - informal attire, Ball - formal attire. Lunch & Finger food for classes. Ball dinner. Cdn$140. Contact Bob Taylor
kingweb@ripnet.com. [www.rscdskingston.org]
Sun, November 2
§ Wilmington (DE) 29th Annual Delaware Ball at Wilmington Friends School, School Rd and Alapocas Dr. Sun: 3-7pm. Sponsored by Delaware Valley, RSCDS Branch. Music by Glenfiddle (Jane Roberts, Nora Smith, Melissa Running, Josh Burdick) and Dan Emery (Piper). Semi-formal attire. Please bring a ready-to-serve item for tea. US$25 Non-RSCDS Mbrs, US$20 RSCDS Mbrs & US$15 Students. Grand March at 3pm. Presented this year in honor of Robert Hunn. Contact Margaret Sarner 302-453-1290
MSarner@aol.com or Jan Conley 302-998-7310. [delval.rscds.us]
Fri-Sun, November 7-9
Northern Virginia (VA) Argyle Weekend XXV - The Silver Anniversary at (Classes: The Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria; Dances: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5533 16th St, Arlington). Fri: dance 8:30pm; Sat: classes 9:30am-12:30pm, ball review 1:30pm, ball 8:00pm. Sponsored by Northern Virginia Branch, RSCDS. Teachers are Elinor Vandegrift (Seattle, WA) and Cecily Selling (Philadelphis, PA). Music by Keith Smith (fiddle) and Muriel Johnstone (piano). Ball: Semi-formal attire. Refreshments are provided by local dancers. Welcome Dance: $20, Classes: $25, Ball: $30, Package: $75, Beginner/Student: $40, Specialty: $10. Contact Mark Priest (Chair) 703-750-2965
mark.priest@computer.org. [www.argyle-weekend.org]
Sat-Sun, November 8-9
West Point (NY) Jeannie Carmichael Ball at The Crest Room, Thayer Hotel, US Military Academy. Sat: dinner 6.30pm, Ball 8pm, After-Party midnight; Sun: Brunch dance 11am-2pm. Sponsored by The RSCDS New York Branch, and New York Area groups. Music by The Music Makars. Formal attire for the Ball, casual attire for Brunch. Price: $70 for Dinner and Ball, $25 for Brunch (with Ball ticket), $40 for Brunch alone. Contact Mary Zagami 718-823-0119
MZagami@aol.com. [www.rscdsnewyork.org]
Sat, November 8
Ottawa (ON) Ardbrae Fall Social at Parkdale United Memorial Hall, 429 Parkdale Ave. 8-10:30pm. Sponsored by Ardbrae Dancers of Ottawa. Cdn$5. Contact Elaine Hoag 613-729-6198
elaine.hoag@lac-bac.gc.ca or Guy Quesnel 613-725-3031
g.quesnel@sympatico.ca. [www.flora.org/ardbrae]
§ Toronto (ON) Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association 2008 Workshop at Toronto French School, 318 Lawrence Ave E (NW corner Bayview & Lawrence). Workshop
9am-4pm. Sponsored by Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association. Teachers are Fiona Grant (England), Claire Collier (New York) & Fiona Philip (Mississauga, Ontario). Music by Bobby Brown, Laird Brown, Don Bartlett. Informal attire. Lunch, Refreshments between classes. Cdn$60; Youths (Under 18): Workshop & Lunch Cdn$27; Workshop, Lunch & Evening Dance: Cdn$30. The dance is held at the nearby Crescent
School (see below). The two events can be combined as Workshop and Dance when registering. Contact Valerie Fisher (Workshop Convenor) 416-497-4186
v.fisher@sympatico.ca or Tony Szeto (Registrar) 416-566-9386
szeto@yorku.ca. [www.RSCDSToronto.org]
Toronto (ON) Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association - November Monthly Dance at Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave. 8-10:30pm. Sponsored by The Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association. Music by Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. Semi-formal attire. Finger Buffet. Members Cdn$20 (incl GST), Non-members Cdn$25, Children & Spectators Cdn$4. Dances are briefed and usually walked through. Download programme from website. Crib sheets available at door. Crescent School is north of Lawrence Ave E, first light north of long bridge, opposite Granite Club. Ample free parking. (Map on website). Contact Forbes Duncan 416-266-3377
fmduncan@sympatico.ca or Carole Bell 416-221-1201
carolewbell@sympatico.ca. [www.RSCDSToronto.org/events.html]
§ Kitchener (ON) Kitchener-Waterloo RSCDS November Dance at Historic St. Paul's Church, 137 Queen St S (at Church St). 8-11:00pm. Tea and desserts. Cdn$10. Please see the web site for the dance program. Contact Stuart McTavish
November@rscds.kitchener.on.ca.
[www.rscds.kitchener.on.ca/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=12]
Fri-Sat, November 14-15
Vancouver (BC) Heartland Dance Scottish at United Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St. Fri: 6:30pm Doors open, 7:30pm Dance, 10:30pm Buffet; Sat: noon-2:30pm Ball
walkthrough, 6pm Doors open, 7pm Grand March & Ball, 10:30pm Buffet. Sponsored by Stanley & Marie Disiewicz. Music by Colin Dewar Band.
Ball walk-through on Sat, noon-2:30pm. Fri: semi-formal attire; Sat: semi-formal to formal attire. Buffet Fri & Sat. Cdn$95. Contact Marie
Disiewicz 604-574-7530 heartland_ds@telus.net.
[www.ottawadancescottish.org/heartland]
Fri-Sat, November 21-22
§ Seattle (WA) RSCDS Seattle 13th Teachers' Workshop & Dance at Trinity Episcopal Church, 609 Eighth Ave. Fri: Wine & Cheese Reception 8-9:30pm; Sat: Registration 9:30, Class 9:45am-12:15pm & 1:30-4:00pm, Dance 6:30-9:30pm. Sponsored by Seattle, RSCDS Branch. Teachers are Mary Murray (North Vancouver, BC). Class music by Lisa Scott (Piano - Portland, OR). Class: Casual attire, Dance:
Semi-formal attire. Wine & Cheese Reception: US$5, Workshop only US$40, Dance only US$10, All three events US$50. Bed and breakfast hospitality with local dancers is available for a limited number of
participants. Contact Clark Cavin (Registrar) 206-623-8188 clark@cavinlaw.com.
[www.RSCDS-Seattle.org/images/2008_Teachers_Workshop_Brochure.pdf]
Sat, November 28
§ Vancouver (BC) Ceilidh Dance at Scottish Cultural
Centre, 8886 Hudson St. Class 7-8pm; Dance 8-11pm. Sponsored by Vancouver, RSCDS Branch. Music by
Calanais. Casual attire. Juice & goodies. Cdn$9, Cdn$7 Student. All dances taught from scratch, then walked and talked. No experience or partner required. All ages welcome but be prepared for a fun and energetic evening. Contact Duncan MacKenzie 604-536-9481 604-325-3044(fax)
ceilidh@RSCDSVancouver.org. [www.RSCDSVancouver.org]
Sat, November 29
Toronto (ON) St Andrew's Ball, Toronto at Royal York Hotel, Front St. 6pm-2am. Sponsored by St. Andrew's Society of Toronto/48th Highlanders of Canada. Music by Bobby Brown & the Scottish Accent/48th Highlanders Pipes & Drums. Scottish Evening Dress/Black Tie attire. Full Banquet Dinner with haggis. Cdn$125. Ball rehearsals for Scottish Country Dancing will be held on Tuesday November 18th and Tuesday November 25th at the Moss Park Armouries, Queen & Jarvis, Toronto. Ceilidh dancing practices will also be held on those two dates and on Friday November 21st. Contact Anne Moir 416-284-2174
anne@moir.net or John Hutchinson 416-482-0447
jhutchinson@sympatico.ca. [www.standrews-society.ca]
Sat-Sun, December 6-7
§ Austin (TX) St Andrews Ball at Senior Activity Center, 2874 Shoal Crest Ave. 6pm Ball followed by Dinner. Sponsored by Austin Scottish Country Dancers. Music by Susan Worland Bentley and Lyle Ramshaw. Formal attire encouraged. Dinner following the ball. US$40. Sunday Dutch Brunch at Panera Bread, 2805 Bee Caves Road, 11am. Dance briefs available on website. Contact Diane Nousanen 512-388-7519 dianen@austinscd.org or Sarah Harriman 512-327-2869 512-472-5821(fax)
sarah@austinscd.org. [www.austinscd.org]
Sat, December 6
Alexandria (VA) Christmas Walk Dance at The Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St. 2 pm. Sponsored by Northern Virginia Branch. Music by Waverley Station (Liz Donaldson and David Knight). All contributions to the tea table are cheerfully accepted. US$20 / US$10 Student / US$3 Spectator. Contact Mark Priest 703-750-296
mark.priest@computer.org. [www.rscds-greaterdc.org/events.html]
Toronto (ON) Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association - Family Christmas Dance at Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave. 7:30-10pm. Sponsored by The Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association. Music by Don Bartlett & The Scottish Heirs. Semi-formal attire. Finger Buffet. Members Cdn$20 (incl GST), Non-members Cdn$25, Children & Spectators Cdn$4. Programme especially designed for families. Dances will be briefed and walked through. Crib sheets available at the door door, and from website. Crescent School is north of Lawrence Ave E,
first light north of long bridge, opposite Granite Club. Ample free parking. (Map on website). Contact Forbes Duncan 416-266-3377
fmduncan@sympatico.ca or Carole Bell 416-221-1201
carolewbell@sympatico.ca. [www.RSCDSToronto.org/events.html]
Sat, December 13
Richmond (VA) Christmas Dance Party at Church of the Epiphany, 8000 Hermitage Rd. 2-5pm. Sponsored by Richmond Scottish Country Dancers. Music by Waverley Station: David Knight (fiddle) & Liz Donaldson (piano). Finger buffet. US$15. The dance is followed by "Soup and Sundaes" at the home of the Foggs. Directions available at the dance. Contact Stella Fogg 804-282-5482
stellafogg@comcast.net or Sandy Gallamore 804-678-8927
agallamore@aol.com. [www.scd-richmond.org]
Ottawa (ON) Ardbrae Christmas Pot-luck & Dance at Parkdale United Memorial Hall, 429 Parkdale Ave. 5:30-11pm. Sponsored by Ardbrae Dancers of Ottawa. Pot-luck dinner. Cdn$5. Contact Elaine Hoag 613-729-6198
elaine.hoag@lac-bac.gc.ca or Guy Quesnel 613-725-3031
g.quesnel@sympatico.ca. [www.flora.org/ardbrae]
Kettering (OH) Flying Ghillies Holiday Dance at Michael Solomon Pavilion, 2917 Berkley St. 7-10pm. Sponsored by Flying Ghillies Scottish Country Dancers (RSCDS Cincinnati Branch). Music by Catty Wampus: Maretta Alden (fiddle), Scott Saville (guitar) and Dave Morgan (bass). Casual to semi-formal attire. Potluck snacks at intermission. US$10. Contact Lee Fuell 937-429-8654
flyingghillies@rscdscincinnati.org.
[www.rscdscincinnati.org/FlyingGhillies.html]
§ Kingston (ON) Kingston Branch Monthly Social at St Luke's Church Hall, 236 Nelson St. 7:00-9:00pm. Sponsored by
Kingston, RSCDS Branch. Informal attire. Finger food. Contact Bob Taylor
kingweb@ripnet.com.
Sat, January 2
§ Vancouver (BC) Ceilidh Dance at Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St. Class 7-8pm; Dance 8-11pm. Sponsored by Vancouver, RSCDS Branch. Music by
Calanais. Casual attire. Juice & goodies. Cdn$9, Cdn$7 Student. All dances taught from scratch, then walked and talked. No experience or partner required. All ages welcome but be prepared for a fun and energetic evening. Contact Duncan MacKenzie 604-536-9481 604-325-3044(fax)
ceilidh@RSCDSVancouver.org. [www.RSCDSVancouver.org]
Sat, January 10
Toronto (ON) Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association - January Monthly Dance at Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave. 8-10:30pm. Sponsored by The Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association. Music by Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. Semi-formal attire. Finger Buffet. Members Cdn$20 (incl GST), Non-members Cdn$25, Children & Spectators Cdn$4. This Programme is designed for advanced dancers. Dances will be briefed and may be walked through. Crib sheets available at the door, and from website. Crescent School is north of Lawrence Ave E,
first light north of long bridge, opposite Granite Club. Ample free parking. (Map on website). Contact Forbes Duncan 416-266-3377
fmduncan@sympatico.ca or Carole Bell 416-221-1201
carolewbell@sympatico.ca. [www.RSCDSToronto.org/events.html]
Sat, January 17
§ Kingston (ON) Kingston Branch Monthly Social at St Luke's Church Hall, 236 Nelson St. 7:00-9:00pm. Sponsored by
Kingston, RSCDS Branch. Informal attire. Finger food. Contact Bob Taylor
kingweb@ripnet.com.
§ Chicago (IL) New Year's Ball at Ukrainian Cultural Center, 2247 W Chicago Ave. 5:30-11:30pm.. Sponsored by Chicago,
RSCDS Branch. Music by The Carol Cook Band. Formal attire. Appetizer and dessert buffet. US$55. Contact Mady Newfield 630-584-0825
chicagoscd@gmail.com. [www.rscds-chicago.org]
Fri-Sun, January 30-February 1
Ottawa (ON) Ardbrae Ball Weekend at Glebe Community Centre Ball Room, 690 Lyon St S. Fri: Welcome Dance 8pm; Sat: Buffet & Ball; Sun: Brunch. Sponsored by Ardbrae Dancers of Ottawa. Formal attire. Finger buffet at Welcome Dance; Dinner buffet at Ball; Brunch. Cdn$85/US$85, Non-dancers $50, Tickets for dancing at the ball only $60. Hospitality available if requested before January 9. Contact Anne Taylor 613-731-9270
avtaylor@sympatico.ca or Elaine Hoag 613-729-6198
elaine.hoag@lac-bac.gc.ca. [www.flora.org/ardbrae]
Sat, February 6
§ Vancouver (BC) Ceilidh Dance at Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St. Class 7-8pm; Dance 8-11pm. Sponsored by Vancouver, RSCDS Branch. Music by
Calanais. Casual attire. Juice & goodies. Cdn$9, Cdn$7 Student. All dances taught from scratch, then walked and talked. No experience or partner required. All ages welcome but be prepared for a fun and energetic evening. Contact Duncan MacKenzie 604-536-9481 604-325-3044(fax)
ceilidh@RSCDSVancouver.org. [www.RSCDSVancouver.org]
Sat, February 7
Columbus (OH) Columbus Winter Workshop at Christ United Methodist Church, 1480 Zettler Rd. Noon-5pm. Sponsored by Heather 'N' Thistle, Columbus RSCDS. Teachers are Tracey Applebee, Janet Walker & Don Corson. Recorded Music. Casual attire. Potluck dinner afterward. US$5+. A casual, come-as-you-are workshop with three levels of dancing: beginner, intermediate & advanced. A donation of $5 requested but freewill offering of more accepted! Bring a potluck dish to share together afterward. Contact Laura Russell 614-447-0620 614-297-2360(fax)
lrussell@ohiohistory.org or Sue Wartell
swartell@cas.org. [www.rscdscincinnati.org]
Fri-Sun, February 13-15
§ Honolulu (HI) Aloha Winter Weekend "Kekokia" at Ala Wai Golf Club Ballroom, Waikiki. Fri: social 7-9 pm; Sat: class 9am-2pm, ball 5:30pm; Sun: class 10am-noon, ceilidh 5:30pm. Sponsored by Hawaii, RSCDS Branch. Teachers are Bruce Herbold & David Newitt. Music by Humuhumunukunukuapua'a & Strathspey Society Band. Casual attire (class) to semi-formal attire (Ball). Fri: dessert, Sat: continental breakfast/lunch/dinner; Sun: continental breakfast, dinner. US$165/180. The instructors and their 5 member band return to Hawaii for their 3rd year running - Very much fun and a fantastic learning experience. Contact Bruce McEwan 808-538-7707
bemac@hawaii.rr.com or Melissa Lindsay 808-256-3347 808-261-3311(fax)
MLindsay@hawaii.rr.com. [www.RSCDSHawaii.org]
Sat, February 14
Toronto (ON) Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association - February Monthly Dance at Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave. 8-10:30pm. Sponsored by The Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association. Music by Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. Semi-formal attire. Finger Buffet. Members Cdn$20 (incl GST), Non-members Cdn$25, Children & Spectators Cdn$4. Dances will be briefed and walked through. Crib sheets available at the door, and from website.Crescent School is north of Lawrence Ave E, first light north of long bridge, opposite Granite Club. Ample free parking. (Map on website). Contact Forbes Duncan 416-266-3377
fmduncan@sympatico.ca or Carole Bell 416-221-1201
carolewbell@sympatico.ca. [www.RSCDSToronto.org/events.html]
§ Courtenay (BC) Valentine Dance at the Native
Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave. Sponsored by the Comox Valley Scottish Country Dancers. Music by Muriel Johnstone (piano) and Keith Smith (violin). Buffet dinner served before the dance. Contact Heather Flint 250-338-9060 or Evelyn Nixon 250-339-3347. [www.cvgo.com/scd]
Sat, February 21
§ Kingston (ON) Kingston Branch Monthly Social at St Luke's Church Hall, 236 Nelson St. 7:00-9:00pm. Sponsored by
Kingston, RSCDS Branch. Informal attire. Finger food. Contact Bob Taylor
kingweb@ripnet.com.
Fri-Sat, February 27-28
§ London (ON) RSCDS London Canada Ceilidh and Workshop at The Great Hall University of Western Ontario. Fri Ceilidh 8-10pm; Sat classes 1-4:30pm; Supper 5:30pm, dance 7:00pm. Sponsored by RSCDS London Canada. Teachers are Gail Mitchener and Bob Kerr. Music by Fred Moyes. Casual attire for classes and dance. Supper at 5:30pm.
Cdn$60 before 1 February 2009, Cdn$65 thereafter.. Contact Gayle Frisa 519-666-0332
gayle.frisa@execulink.com or Brian Campbell 519-644-2265
briancampbell517@sympatico.ca.
[www.rscdslondoncanada.org]
Sat, February 27
§ Vancouver (BC) Ceilidh Dance at Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St. Class 7-8pm; Dance 8-11pm. Sponsored by Vancouver, RSCDS Branch. Music by
Calanais. Casual attire. Juice & goodies. Cdn$9, Cdn$7 Student. All dances taught from scratch, then walked and talked. No experience or partner required. All ages welcome but be prepared for a fun and energetic evening. Contact Duncan MacKenzie 604-536-9481 604-325-3044(fax)
ceilidh@RSCDSVancouver.org. [www.RSCDSVancouver.org]
Sat, March 14
Ottawa (ON) Ardbrae Spring Social at Parkdale United Memorial Hall, 429 Parkdale Ave. 8-10:30pm. Sponsored by Ardbrae Dancers of Ottawa. Cdn$5. Contact Elaine Hoag 613-729-6198
elaine.hoag@lac-bac.gc.ca or Guy Quesnel 613-725-3031
g.quesnel@sympatico.ca. [www.flora.org/ardbrae]
Toronto (ON) Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association - March Monthly Dance at Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave. 8-10:30pm. Sponsored by The Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association. Music by Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. Semi-formal attire. Finger Buffet. Members Cdn$20 (incl GST), Non-members Cdn$25, Children & Spectators Cdn$4. Programme designed especially for Beginners. Experienced dancers will assist. Dances will be briefed and walked through. Crib sheets available at the door, and from website. Crescent School is north of Lawrence Ave E, first light north of long bridge, opposite Granite Club. Ample free parking. (Map on website). Contact Forbes Duncan 416-266-3377
fmduncan@sympatico.ca or Carole Bell 416-221-1201
carolewbell@sympatico.ca. [www.RSCDSToronto.org/events.html]
Sat, March 21
§ Kingston (ON) Kingston Branch Monthly Social at St Luke's Church Hall, 236 Nelson St. 7:00-9:00pm. Sponsored by
Kingston, RSCDS Branch. Informal attire. Finger food. Contact Bob Taylor
kingweb@ripnet.com.
Fri-Sun March 27-29
§ Victoria (BC) 33rd Annual Workshop and Ball Weekend. Sponsored by Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society. Contact Jill Leslie (Registrar) 250-391-3908
jleslie@uoguelph.ca.
Sat, March 27
§ Vancouver (BC) Ceilidh Dance at Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St. Class 7-8pm; Dance 8-11pm. Sponsored by Vancouver, RSCDS Branch. Music by
Calanais. Casual attire. Juice & goodies. Cdn$9, Cdn$7 Student. All dances taught from scratch, then walked and talked. No experience or partner required. All ages welcome but be prepared for a fun and energetic evening. Contact Duncan MacKenzie 604-536-9481 604-325-3044(fax)
ceilidh@RSCDSVancouver.org. [www.RSCDSVancouver.org]
Sat-Sun, March 28-29
Pittsburgh (PA) 28th Annual Pittsburgh Highland Ball at Edgewood Country Club, 100 Churchill Rd. Sat: early PM Workshop, Eve Dinner, Ball & Ceilidh; Sun AM Workshop & Brunch. Sponsored by Pittsburgh Scottish Country Dance Society. Music by The Musik Makars. Dinner & Ball: Semi-formal/Formal; Workshops: Casual attire. Contact Joe Lisieski 724-864-7754
randinjoe@verizon.net.
Fri-Sun, April 3-5
Lethbridge (AB) Lethbridge Scottish Country Dance and Music Workshop at Lethbridge Lodge Hotel, 320 Scenic Dr. Sponsored by Lethbridge Scottish Country Dance Club. Teachers are Elinor Vandegrift (Seattle), Susan Wood (Nashville) & David Booz (Toronto). Music by Ron Krug, Ken Nattrass (Winnipeg) & Jim Lindsay (Perth, Scotland). Contact Fiona Miller 403-329-3582
fionastirlingmiller@yahoo.ca or Joanna Fraser 403-320-0357
jo-jo@telus.net. [www.lethbridgescottishcountrydance.org/news.html]
Sat, April 18
§ Kingston (ON) Kingston Branch Monthly Social at St Luke's Church Hall, 236 Nelson St. 7:00-9:00pm. Sponsored by
Kingston, RSCDS Branch. Informal attire. Finger food. Contact Bob Taylor
kingweb@ripnet.com.
Sat, April 24
§ Vancouver (BC) Ceilidh Dance at Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St. Class 7-8pm; Dance 8-11pm. Sponsored by Vancouver, RSCDS Branch. Music by
Calanais. Casual attire. Juice & goodies. Cdn$9, Cdn$7 Student. All dances taught from scratch, then walked and talked. No experience or partner required. All ages welcome but be prepared for a fun and energetic evening. Contact Duncan MacKenzie 604-536-9481 604-325-3044(fax)
ceilidh@RSCDSVancouver.org. [www.RSCDSVancouver.org]
Sat, April 25
Toronto (ON) Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association - Annual General Meeting & Dance at Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave. 7:30-10:30pm. Sponsored by The Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association. Music TBA. Semi-formal attire. Finger Buffet. Members Cdn$10 (incl GST), Non-members Cdn$15. Meeting takes place at interval. No charge to attend meeting only (no dancing). Dances will be briefed and walked through. Crib sheets available at the door, and from website. Crescent School is north of Lawrence Ave E, first light north of long bridge, opposite Granite Club. Ample free parking. (Map on website). Contact Forbes Duncan 416-266-3377
fmduncan@sympatico.ca or Carole Bell 416-221-1201
carolewbell@sympatico.ca. [www.RSCDSToronto.org/events.html]
Sat, May 2
§ Kingston (ON) Kingston Branch AGM and Monthly Social at St Luke's Church Hall, 236 Nelson St. 7:00-9:00pm. Sponsored by
Kingston, RSCDS Branch. Informal attire. Finger food. Contact Bob Taylor
kingweb@ripnet.com.
Sat, May 9
Ottawa (ON) Ardbrae AGM, Pot-luck & Dance at Parkdale United Memorial Hall, 429 Parkdale Ave. 5:30-11pm. Sponsored by Ardbrae Dancers of Ottawa. Pot-luck dinner. Cdn$5. Contact Elaine Hoag 613-729-6198
elaine.hoag@lac-bac.gc.ca or Guy Quesnel 613-725-3031
g.quesnel@sympatico.ca. [www.flora.org/ardbrae]
Thu-Sat, May 14-23
§ (Croatia) Island Hopping & Scottish Dancing by Small Ship Along the Dalmatian Coast of
Croatia. Music by David Knight & Liz Donaldson. Programs & Briefings by Dale Birdsall. Hosted & Organized by Ken McFarland. $2950 per person sharing a cabin. Contact Ken McFarland 907-456-7556 907-456-7558(fax)
ken_mcfarland@earthlink.net. [ www.reeljig.com/mcfarland/200905_Croatia_Scottish.pdf]
Fri-Sun, May 15-17
Hopewell Junction (NY) New York "Pawling" Weekend at Circle Lodge.
Fri: Welcome Dance 8pm, After-party; Sat: Classes morning & afternoon, Ball 8pm, After-party; Sun: Classes morning. Sponsored by RSCDS New York Branch. Teachers are Eric Finley and others to be announced. Music by Bobby Brown and the Scottish Accent. Formal attire for the ball, Casual attire for the welcome dance. All meals from Friday dinner until Sunday lunch are provided. Prices and other details will be posted on the website. Contact Sheila Wilson 212-849-8282. [www.rscdsnewyork.org]
Fri-Sun, 12-14 June
Salt Spring Island (BC) Simply Scottish on Salt Spring Island at Harbour House, 121 Upper Ganges Rd. Teachers are Jean Dodds, Simon Scott & Bill Zobel. Musicians are Muriel Johnstone, Calum MacKinnon & Mary Ross. The Harbour House
[www.SaltSpringHarbourHouse.com]
is the host hotel and along with Seabreeze Inn [www.SeabreezeInns.com]
and Salt Spring Inn [www.SaltSpringInn.com]
will hold rooms until 1 April 2009. Salt Spring has many visitors in the summer and accommodation will book up very quickly so we recommend early booking. Other accommodation information can be found at [www.SaltSpringIsland.org]
or [www.SaltSpringTourism.com] . Registration forms available from Rita Robertson, 2121-135 Brinkworthy Rd, Salt Spring Island, V8K 1S3, BC. Contact Rita Robertson (Registrar)
struan2@telus.net. [www.SaltSpringScottishDancers.org]
Fri-Sun, July 3-5
Geneva (Switzerland) SCD Kaleidoscope 1 at Hotel Holiday Inn Thoiry.
Fri: registration 2pm, reception 5pm, dinner 6pm, networking 8pm; Sat: classes
9am-5pm; dance 8pm; Sun: classes 9am-5pm. SCD Kaleidoscope is a new type of worldwide event for Scottish Country Dancing enthusiasts. It consists of presentations, discussions, a sales exhibition and dancing covering many different aspects related to Scottish Country Dancing. It will allow time for informal networking with dancers, teachers and musicians from around the world.
€55 conference; €255 per person accommodation and meals (with wine) in a
twin room. Contact (SCD Kaleidoscope Organizing Committee)
scd.kaleidoscope1@yahoo.com. [scdkaleidoscope1.strathspey.org]