Gleneagles Ball

FOR 37 years now, the members of the Gleneagles Scottish Country Dance Club have been spinning reels and dancing jigs. They are now the largest club in British Columbia and they are based here on the North Shore. Every year, other club members travel to Vancouver to take part in their annual ball. On Dec. 10th, at the Hotel Vancouver, the Pacific Ballroom was transformed as the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra took to the stage and the dancers took to the floor in their finest gowns, dinner jackets and kilts. It was really quite a beautiful event to behold. There was a lunch to start off the event and then the Grand March took place at 4 p.m. After that, dancing was the order of the evening. If you want more info about the club and its activities call 925-0581.

	Anna and Allan Brown made the journey over the bridge for this special occasion.
	Scott Macdonald and Mary Murray posed in front of the club's giant banner. The Scottish flag has never looked so good.
	Chairman Liz Sleiker and her husband John had good reason to be proud. The event was a huge success.
	They are truly an inspiration. Rev. Jim Smith and his lovely lady Elizabeth Breuer were dancing up a storm.
	The gals decided to do away with the traditional white dress and tartan sash and go for the glam. Looking good was (from left) Imelda Beesley, Helen Huges, Mary Kempton and Pat Johnson.
	Beginners Sandra Richardson (left) and Kay Reitzner were happy to be in the company of a pro, namely Allan Blair (centre).
	The ball was a great place for beginners, like Marion and Ross Dutcher, to see all kinds of different dances performed.
	Sometimes you just have to sit out a dance or two and take a break like Catherine Zuest (left) and Sally Toft.
	Guest artist Calum MacKinnon came up from Washington state to perform live with the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra.
	They may not have met on "The Lea-Rig", but I'm sure teacher coordinator May Louden and her hubby Ian could dance it with ease.
	big Wearing very traditional dress, dance instructor Simon Scott (centre) was proud to be seen with these beautiful ladies, namely Leslie Dawes (left) and Diana Bondar.
	He is her handsome bonnie highland laddie. Irene and Tom Money enjoyed the evening thoroughly.

Because the larger photos take up so much memory, I have not posted them here. If you want a copy of one of these larger photos, please feel free to email me at cbarr@westvancouver.com

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