This is a great opportunity for youngsters age 7 - 14 yrs to spend an enjoyable week Scottish Country Dancing – and making new friends. At Hawkestone Community Hall (between Barrie & Orillia). Over the week, three dances are learned, and there are other fun activities as well, such as games and crafts. Campers demonstrate their dances at the Opening Ceremonies of the hugely popular Orillia Scottish Festival. Dates: Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17; 9am - 4pm, plus Saturday 18th at the Orillia Scottish Festival. Register early – space is Limited. Contact Linda Argent (705) 487-5866. Brochure. The good folk at SNAP North Toronto, alerted by our friend Brenda Nunes, visited the December 6 Family Christmas Dance. They did a nice write-up and took lots of pictures, perhaps of you! Click the SNAP logo above to visit their website. You'll see lots of familiar faces. Share your joy -- join the demo team! Info here.	Good exercise - Good fun ! Classes: The Toronto Association runs classes for Beginners, Intermediates, and Advanced Dancers in convenient locations East, West, & North. Also, there are classes for children and teens in various parts of the city. There are Social Groups all over; likely in your neighbourhood. Any number of journal articles and studies have shown the social and health benefits of dancing in general and Scottish Country Dancing in particular. One study has found the exercise is even good for your dental health! Anyone who does Scottish Country dancing will tell you "It's fun!". Have questions? Want answers? Download this pamphlet of Questions & Answers: "How Can I Get In On The Fun?" or call 416-410-7078 (leave a message). Here are example videos of different forms of Scottish Country dancing: The Music & The Dance, a lovely Strathspey (slow time) devised by Ann Campbell in honour of the engagement of Lisa Mitchell and Bobby Brown. Danced in Seeley Hall, Trinity College (home of the Trinity Social Group). Midnight Oil, devised by John Drewry, is a challenging dance performed by the Trinity group at the Toronto Association's recent Festival Day. Also at the Festival, the TA Demo Team danced an amazing medley of favourites. Papa Stour, danced by Oakville Scottish Country Dancers. This is an ancient dance, going back at least to the Crusades, perhaps to the Vikings. Mary Ito's Scottish Country Dance Lesson, On Feb 4, at Swansea Town Hall, Mary Ito, popular host of CBC's daytime show, Living In Toronto, was given a Scottish Country Dance lesson. [Mac users. . . this link may not work :-( ].	Join-up! Your Membership keeps our Association strong and helps finance events such as the Monthly Dance and Dancing In The Park. You'll save money on RSCDS Toronto events, you'll get a monthly Set & Link newsletter, and you'll get the new Scottish Dancer magazine from Edinburgh. It's a good deal -- as well as a good deal of fun! Download the 2009-2010 Membership Form. Or, contact Membership Director, John Clark (416) 266-3609. Summer Dancing There IS dancing through summer, as listed below. For more info and maps see the What's On page. Oshawa Mondays: At Fernhill 7:30-9:30. June 15 - August 10 (but no dancing July 6) Broadlands Tuesdays [unless the civic workers' strike continues]: At Broadlands Centre 7:30-9:30. July 7 - August 25 Trinity Thursdays: At Seeley Hall 8:00-10:00. June 25 - August 6 (but no dancing July 9th) Orillia Scottish Festival: At Opening Ceremonies (1:00pm) & in the Pavilion (2:00-4:00). July 18 Woodglen's Summer Dance: At Harcourt Park. 2:00pm Aug 22. Homecoming Scotland 2009 celebrates a year-long programme of events to highlight Scotland's great contributions to the world (including, of course, Scottish Country dancing!) Check out the Homecoming Scotland website for a comprehensive outline of events. A Golden Feast Cookbook Theresa Malek has compiled a comprehensive list of amendments to the 50th anniversary Golden Feast cookbook. Click on the wee chef to download the corrections. A reprint is available (complete with corrections incorporated and an additional recipe). To obtain a copy, contact Theresa Malek. (416) 535-4447. .

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