Join The Fun
When the Ailsa Craig Town Hall was no longer needed for the Clerks Offices and Council Chamber it became a community centre where smaller groups could meet on a weekly or monthly basis. This is a listing of regular activities taking place during 2012
Monday |
► Brownies — 6:30 To 8:00 pm Call Pamelyn Mears – 519-859-2054. Brownie Units meet once a week, usually for one and a half hours. The hands-on program is all about encouraging girls to develop their own identity and positive relationships with others. Brownies gain confidence by learning skills that they can use in their daily lives; everything from safety and eco-awareness to the importance of healthy choices. Girls can also explore science and technology, the arts, camping and the outdoors, and develop a commitment to their communities through service projects and special events. No two Brownie meetings are alike. |
Tuesday |
► CraigActive Retirees and Diners Club – The second and fourth (2-4) Tuesday of the month. Delicious meal served at noon, guest speaker/activity at 1:00. Programs thus far have included, Arlen Curtis speaking about his Ailsa Craig to New Brunswick solo bicycle trip; Judy Kwasnica showed slides and told us about her month long stay in Portugal; Joan Nichols brought us up to date with the Northwest Middlesex Multi-Service Centre; Steve Guay went over fire risks in the home; listened to the final Ailsa Craig and Area Choir Concert, weatherman Jay Campbell gave a delightful talk about weather and the life of a volunteer in general. Contact Ye Olde Towne Hall – 519-293-1060 ► Fitness — 6:45 to 7:45 pm. Call Julie Jongeneel — 519-294-6786
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WEDNESDAY |
| ► Girl Guides— 6:30 to 9:00 pm. Call Cailin Clarke — 519-293-3464.For girls ages 9 to 11
Guide Units meet once a week, usually for two hours In Guides, girls start developing leadership abilities by making decisions about Unit activities, learning to organize events and teaching each other new skills. The Guide program includes activities that deal with cyber-safety, anti-bullying, self-esteem, health and fitness and environmental sustainability. Guides also have opportunities to take a stand on issues important to them and to make the world a better place through community service projects such tree planting and volunteering at local food banks – while still having tons of fun. Activities include: Helping at a local food bank Starting a book club Planning a tree planting project Learning about online safety Working on our anti-bullying challenge Planning a spa night Camping under the stars Creating a digital photo gallery |
THURSDAY |
► Choir practice — 1:00 to 3:00 pm New session starts October 11 2013. Learn to sing in parts. Meet every Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 pm with a break for refreshments. Under the direction of Sharon DeVree, Nancy McGregor accompanist. Ten week practice session, leading up to a final concert. ► Fitness – 6:45 to 7:45 pm ► Scottish Country Dancing — 8:00 to 10:00 pm Call Bob Watson — 519-232-9695
There is an expression that “The music tells you what to do.” We usually dance to music from bands comprising accordions, keyboard, drums, and sometimes fiddles. Other times pianos or bagpipes get us moving. Jigs and reels are fast lively dances while elegant strathspeys and Scottish waltzes are slower. In an evening’s dance, you dance with many partners. The protocol is to choose a new partner for every dance — and it’s proper for ladies to ask men. So, you don’t need to bring your own partner. We usually dance in lines with sets of 4 couples, although some dances have a different formation. When the music starts, you bow or curtsey to your partner then go through a series of patterns which vary for each dance. In all but the most formal balls, someone briefs the dances to explain what to do before the music starts. Often, the dance is walked through during the briefing to further help you learn the dance. |
Scottish dancing is enjoyed by people of all ages and from many cultures. There is no need to have Scottish ancestry.