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Social Groups
In the early 1990s, with the passing of Frank Knight followed quickly by Vi’s declining health, Vi asked the group to carry on as a committee-run social group. The founding committee, Betty Baker, Lisa Mitchell, and Jim and Liz Stark, responded to the challenge.
For the first few years, the group
was taught by many excellent teach- ers, including Lorna Larmour, Sheena Noble, and David Booz. For the past several years, the group has continued to flourish with the teaching shared by Sandra Scott and Deirdre Bark. A chil- dren’s group was created in 2002.
Each year, from September to May,
the group dances on Fridays, with monthly "pub nights" held in mem- bers’ homes on the last Friday of the month. Woodglen has a tradition of welcoming beginners. As well as con- tributing to the annual Burns Supper, this year, we planned and held our first Hallowe’en Dance and first Scottish Tea. The members are deservedly proud of their accomplishments. As our group continues to thrive, we extend a warm welcome to all dancers to join us at
any time for an evening of dancing and fun.
. . . Ron Baker
Eleanor Reyes
Vi & Frank Knight
Scottish Country Dancing promotes:
1. Goodhealththrough vigorous exercise.
2. Good manners - they are part of the format of the dance.
3. Exhilarating gaiety through movement in time to stirring music.
4. Friendly co-operation of both sexes participating together.
5. Self-control of mind and body.
6. Satisfaction in physical achievement.
7. Mentalstimulus-there’s a lot to learn and the exercise stimulates the brain.
8. Happiness through the fulfilment of the natural desire to enjoy the exhilarating fellowship of others, and also to exercise one’s mind and body.
Excerpt taken from:
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Toronto Branch Silver Jubilee 1957-1982 edition.
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