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Dear Dancers,

In light of coronavirus issues, particularly the closure of events here in Washington State and the need to practice social distancing, we do not feel that we should continue our dance classes at the present time. We will suspend classes through the remainder of March and then reevaluate the situation come April. It’s sad to have to do this but so many of our dancers are of a “certain age” and many of us do have underlying health issues. Also, most drive in from other areas which means more unpredictability.

So, keep your legs and feet in good shape, watch the videos of the current dances, (we may e-mail out directions for some no-contact dances) and keep out of the way of the virus if at all possible! Stay in touch with each other by text or e-mail and we’ll hopefully be able to pick things up in a few weeks.

Slainte,

Pat & Jim

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Our dance schedule for the Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games in Enumclaw from July 26-28 is as follows:

Friday night: Ceilidh dancing near the in-door stage after the Flaming Saltire around 9:00 pm.

Saturday: Demonstration dancing at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm at the Celtic Marketplace (smaller building), each followed by participation dancing.

Saturday night: Ceilidh dancing near the south stage following the talent competition (no exact time).

Sunday: Demonstration dancing at 10:00 am and 2:15 pm at the Celtic Marketplace (smaller building), each followed by participation dancing.

For location and ticketing information please consult the events calendar if you haven’t already.

We would love to see friends and former dancers stop by. See you there!

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You are cordially invited to attend an Outlander-themed country dance ball hosted by the members of the Outlander Fanatics of Washington on March 9th. Featuring fiddle player Annie Henry, piper Scott Lumsden, and Jim and Pat McDonald leading country dancing. There will also be a silent auction and raffle.

This is not a performance. We will be leading dances for the guests.

Tickets: $40 per person.

Purchase tickets by sending a check with name and mailing address to

Deborah Schmittler
8423 Hickory PL NE
Bremerton, WA 98311

or by Paypal to dmschmittler@hotmail.com. Please include your name and mailing address.

Location:

Kitsap Golf & Country Club Ballroom
3885 NW Golf Club Hill Rd
Bremerton, WA 98312

Schedule:

Social hour at 6:00 — Buffet and no host bar

Grand March at 7:00

Dancing from 7:00-8:00 and 9:00-10:00

Annie Henry, fiddle and Scott Lumsden, bagpipes from 8:00-9:00

(Also don’t forget, Burns Night is February 2nd! Details in the events calendar.)