Scottish American Society

16th November 2018 - Happy Thanksgiving!

Hi!

Meetings, etc.

Socks - It's come to my attention that there is a need for socks for the homeless. If you bring a package of new socks to the Lunch Bunch meeting, we will take them to Haven of Rest in Akron.

November 30th - 6:00 (5:00 if you're helping with set-up)
St. Andrew's Day Potluck & Ceilidh - the Northwest Family Recreation Center (behind the library) 1730 Shatto Ave, Akron OH 44313. (Handicap accessible.)

We need reservations for the potluck. If you plan to attend, please send me an email. There is no charge, but we do need to know how many tables to set up. [Maximum number - 95 attendees.] Email: Margaretfrost63@gmail.com

We need folks to help with set-up, kitchen work, and clean-up. Many hands make light work. If you're willing to do any of these things, please drop me or Christie an email. (Warning, you may be Sas'y volunteered anyhow.)

Food. Bring anything you like for the potluck dinner. If you need suggestions A-F, appetizers or salads; G-K, entrees or vegetables; L-P, desserts, Q-Z, bread or rolls.

We are in need of volunteers willing to share their talents to sign up and perform. Contact me at: margaretfrost63@gmail.com or Christie at: akronscottishdancers@yahoo.com. We need to know what you will be doing - playing a musical instrument, singing a song, telling a joke, recite a poem, etc., & how long it will take to perform. Bill Sentelik is our sound guy. Alex Murray will be our emcee for the evening.
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Alexander McCall Smith was a delight. Sorry if you missed the program. I can only suggest you read some of his many books. Note: Bob Morehead will present his program: "Three Key Scottish Buckeyes" at our meeting in January.
Etc.: Celtic Concert, Burns Dinner in January. Bill Kennedy is working on a whisky tasting which will be after the first of the year. Possible retreat next year in West Virginia. A renewed Celtic Beltane Festival is being discussed. Any other ideas? Suggestions?

Burns Dinner Auction: We are already collecting items for the auction at the Burns Dinner in January. Some very nice items have been donated. That's great. We want donations that are quality and in good condition. If it's only suitable for a charity shop, please donate it to a charity shop. You may bring items to meetings or to our house. Don't bring them to the dinner unless you have made a prior arrangement to do so. [You can email Liz & Dave Belvin at: davliz@earthlink.net.] It's very confusing to deal with items brought that night. If you really must bring them at that time and don't have time to let us know, please understand that they likely will be held until next year's auction.
Miscellaneous information. If you want information on Scottish Dancing, Refreshments at meetings, Programs, Membership, Gaelic classes, Radio broadcasts, or any other routine matters, they are on our web site: www.scottishamericansociety.org
Specific questions happily answered - just send me an email note: margaretfrost63@gmail.com

[Sounds of Britain and Ireland - WCPN-fm 90.3- Sundays at 6:00. Featuring Joe Nicholls and Bruce Lowe.]

CALENDAR DATES - 2018

November 17th - 12:30 - Lunch Bunch meeting. Casual. No program, just an opportunity to get to know each other better. Bob Evans at Arlington & I-77. (high up on the hill) the big American Flag is at the intersection.
November 30th - 6:00 - St. Andrews Day Potluck & Ceilidh - Rec Center on Shatto Avenue (behind the library)
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2019

January 1st - Frosts house - 2:00 -? Blintzes and Blether. Bring Christmas leftovers plus a song or a story.
January 13th - 3:00 - Akron Library- Bob Morehead: "Three Key Scottish Buckeyes"

January 25th - Robert Burns 260th Birthday celebration dinner - SYB Hall.
$35 per person, $30 SAS Members (If paid before December 15th),
$20 (12 & under). $40 if paid at the door.

Checks should be made out to the Scottish American Society
Please send no later than January 12th to:
Liz Belvin
3165 East Waterloo Rd.
Akron, Ohio 44312

February 10th - 3:00 - meeting TBA
Late Feb, Early March - Whisky tasting event - Bill Kennedy. Details later
March 10th - 3:00 - meeting TBA
Sunday April 14th –1:00 - Tartan Day celebration - Alex Murray emcee.
Saturday May 4th ?- Cleveland Kiltie Band 95th Annual Highland Ball - New Orleans Party Center. Call Dorothea Kingsbury at (216) 464-1116 or 216-978-1312.- for more information.
May 6th - 3:00 Meeting - McGonagall Poetry Competition and shortbread contest.
June 9th - Meeting TBA
July - Pirate Day - Portage Lakes State Park
August - Annual Summer Picnic - Guests welcome.

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Scotland Tours
Ed Pearlman wants you to know that he teams up with Dorothy of C-N-Do Scotland walking tours, Stirling, to present his summer agenda. They limit each of four summer tours to 7 travelers, and include a unique combination of private musical events integrated with beautiful walks. www.edpearlman.net/scotland for more information.

Support your local library! Libraries are important community resources.

Slàinte!
Maggie

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