January 2012 NACHS Newsletter
January 2012 NACHS Newsletter
January 2012 NACHS Newsletter
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Moran Taing<br />
Many thanks to the Knockabouts for helping a needy family for the holidays and many<br />
thanks to <strong>NACHS</strong> members who donated to the cause! It is a wonderful thing to help those<br />
who are in need.<br />
Elections<br />
Due to lack of participation at our last meeting we postponed elections until <strong>January</strong>. We<br />
need member input for activities and events! If you care about <strong>NACHS</strong> continuing and have<br />
ideas or time to give you can make a significant difference. Please consider coming to our<br />
next meeting...Jan. 3, 6 to 8pm at the Adult Center on Thorpe Rd.<br />
RENEWAL TIME<br />
Don't forget to renew your membership in <strong>NACHS</strong>! It's that time of year and you don't want<br />
to miss out....get em in soon!<br />
Movie “Stone of Destiny”<br />
Just watched a movie called the Stone of Destiny. This may<br />
be the true story of the taking back of the stone of destiny<br />
from the English. The story is full of fun, romance and tense<br />
moments. Silly at times but you won’t be disappointed!
<strong>January</strong> 3rd <strong>NACHS</strong> meeting, Thorpe Park Adult Center, 6:00<br />
<strong>January</strong> 9th Gaelic Class, Thorpe Park Adult Center, 6.30<br />
<strong>January</strong> 16th Gaelic Class,Thorpe Park Adult Center, 6:30<br />
<strong>January</strong> 23rd Gaelic clas, Thorpe Park Adult Center, 6:30<br />
<strong>January</strong> 30th Gaelic Class, Thorpe Park Adult Center,6:30<br />
Learn Gaelic!<br />
Richard Ferguson continues to teach a weekly conversational Scottish Gaelic class for<br />
beginning and intermediate speakers, using the Teach Yourself Gaelic materials. In the<br />
classes, students can also pick up Scottish cultural and historical information! Best of all, the<br />
classes are FREE! Join Richard Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm at the Flagstaff Adult Center, 245<br />
Thorpe Rd.<br />
Renewal Time<br />
Don’t forget this is the time of year to renew your membership!!! You won’t want to miss<br />
notification of events. Get those renewals in SOON!<br />
A Wee Bit About Haggis<br />
By Bic Waterman, The Virtual Visitor<br />
<strong>January</strong> 25, 1759 is the birth date of Robert Burns. Burns is recognized as “Scotland’s Bard”, and his birth has been<br />
commemorated on, or near <strong>January</strong> 25 for hundreds of years, in the form of ritualistic Burns Suppers. This custom<br />
was first started by Burns’ close friends, a few years after his death in 1796, as a tribute to his memory. The basic<br />
format for the evening has remained virtually unchanged since that time. A Burns Supper begins with the host inviting<br />
the guests to “receive the haggis”, which is usually carried into the banquet hall with great pomp, to the skirl of a<br />
bagpipe.<br />
Why make a fuss about haggis at a Burns Supper? And, exactly what is haggis?<br />
Thousands of years ago, when the head of the household went hunting, a beast would be slain. The carcass would be<br />
partly eaten and the remainder could be dried or salted to preserve it. The edible offal would, of course, have to be<br />
dealt with right away because of their poor keeping-quality without refrigeration. How simple, therefore, to chop them<br />
up, mix with cereal and cook in the ready made vessel - the stomach bag!<br />
There are many countries that have 'concoctions' similar to haggis but is not called by that name. For instance, in<br />
England there are 'faggots' which apart from oatmeal, are the same basic recipe as haggis. It is the oatmeal which<br />
makes haggis particularly Scottish since it is best cultivated in a damp climate, present almost continuously in<br />
Scotland.<br />
Haggis reached literary fame in the words of Scotland's famous poet, Robert Burns, in the 18th century. The<br />
importance of the link between Robert Burns and haggis should be mentioned because is is largely through the<br />
celebrations of his birth on 25th <strong>January</strong> each year, that the eating of haggis has become a certain ritual. Burns wrote<br />
'The Address to the Haggis', which is one of his world-famous poems, and this is recited at every Burns' Supper all<br />
over the world. To an extent, it is because of Burns that haggis has retained such a Scottish identity.
The Mysteries of King Arthur<br />
A Free Three- Part Seminar: Public Invited<br />
Exploring the meaning and history of Arthurian Myths<br />
7-8:30 PM At The Journey<br />
740 West University Heights Dr. South<br />
(South Entrance to University Heights on the way to Fort Tuthill)<br />
Thursday, <strong>January</strong> 12th: The Quest for the Historical Arthur<br />
by Ken McIntosh<br />
Thursday, <strong>January</strong> 19th: The Arthur of Mediaeval Romance<br />
By Doug Lintner<br />
Thursday, <strong>January</strong> 26th: Arthurian Myths, Healing and Archetypes<br />
By Brad Olson and George Breed<br />
(Sponsored by Celtic Heritage Society and The Journey)<br />
RimCountry Celts are having two events, so far, in <strong>2012</strong>. We would like to invite all to come and enjoy these events.<br />
1st Event: The Rim Country Celts, of Payson, AZ, are inviting you to their 2ndCeilidh. This event will be at the Payson Senior<br />
Center located at 514 W Main Street. Tickets for Adults will be $5, children' tickets $2 for the ones 16 -6, and free for those under 6.<br />
The Senior Center Chef will be preparing stews, bread & scones, to be sold for donations<br />
The evenings' schedule of events are:<br />
5:00 Dinner and Celtic and Gaelic Music<br />
6:00 “The Maschino School of Highland Dance , Klaire Rouse, Kiana Campbell, Kelly Lahera, Jessica Maschino.<br />
7:00 A tribute honoring Robert Burns, Scottish Poet, by Dennis MacAlister, Trustee and Chairman of the Trust Executive Committee<br />
of Clan MacAlister<br />
7:15 – 9 pm Celtic and Gaelic Music (directed & arranged by Anne James of “Cinnamon Twist”)<br />
Dress is informal and Celtic Dress is encouraged.<br />
Celtic T-Shirts will be for sale! Be sure and get yours!<br />
Memberships to Rim Country Celts will be available.<br />
A table will be set up to provide information on your genealogy by the Northern Gila County Genealogy Society.<br />
This event promises to be a fun event, please plan at attend. Our 1st Ceilidh was a tremendous success and we expect "outstanding"<br />
for this one.<br />
For additional information please call Lloyd Gibson : 575 649 5015<br />
web: www.rimcountrycelts.org web:http://rimcountrycelts.webs.com e-mail: info@rimcountrycelts.org<br />
2nd Event: The Rim Country Celts have scheduled April 14 & 15, <strong>2012</strong> for their Second Annual Tartan Day Celebration.<br />
This event will be outside. at the Payson Elk Lodge, 1206 N Beeline Hwy,<br />
Gates will be open at 8 am - 5 pm on Saturday and 8 am - 3 pm on Sunday.<br />
Entrance Fee: Adults - $7 and children under 16 - $3.<br />
We will have Clan Tents, Vendors, Food and the Northern Gila County Genealogy Society will have a tent.<br />
Payson Elk Lodge has a RV Park, so RV and tent camping will be available, on site. (Water & electric are also available)<br />
For additional information please call Lloyd Gibson : 575 649 5015
The Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society<br />
(dedicated to presenting, promoting, and preserving Celtic culture)<br />
presents:<br />
A ROBERT BURNS<br />
SUPPER<br />
An evening of traditional food, entertainment<br />
poetry and bagpiping celebrating the life of<br />
Scotland’s most famous poet!!! !<br />
Feb. 4, <strong>2012</strong> from 5 to 9<br />
Cocktail Hour from 5 to 6<br />
Entertainment starts at 6<br />
The Kilted Cat<br />
2600 W. Kiltie Ln.<br />
Tickets available at:<br />
Animas Trading Co.<br />
Arizona Music Pro<br />
Uptown Billiards<br />
or Jude McKenzie 928-556-3161<br />
Adults-$30.00 Children-$15.00<br />
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY Jan. 30<br />
Thanks to Flagstaff Cultural Partners, the Flagstaff<br />
Community Foundation, Coconino County, the National<br />
Endowment for the Arts, and the Arizona Commission on<br />
the Arts for their continued support!
A Highland Tea with<br />
Diana Gabaldon!!!<br />
Presented by the Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society<br />
(dedicated to presenting, promoting and preserving Celtic culture)<br />
A traditional afternoon tea including sandwiches, scones and sweets,<br />
a no host bar … followed by a reading by<br />
Diana Gabaldon!!!<br />
Hastings will be selling Ms. Gabaldon’s books.<br />
HAT CONTEST…wear your “best” hat and you may win a prize!!!!!<br />
March 31, <strong>2012</strong> from 2 to 5<br />
The Kilted Cat<br />
2600 W. Kiltie Ln.<br />
!<br />
Tickets available at:<br />
Animas Trading Co.<br />
Arizona Music Pro<br />
Or call Jude McKenzie 928-556-3161<br />
Tickets $30.00 each<br />
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY March 24<br />
Thanks to the City of Flagstaff, Flagstaff Cultural Partners, the Flagstaff Community<br />
Foundation and Coconino County The Arizona Commission on the Arts and the National<br />
Endowment for the Arts for their continued support!
Directory of Celtic Arts<br />
For Lessons:<br />
Bodhran<br />
Ron Barton: 928.774.7261<br />
Fiddle & Irish Dance<br />
Kari Barton: 928.600.1365<br />
Irish Whistle<br />
John McGregor 928.814.2480<br />
Flute<br />
Jacquie McGregor 928.814.2480<br />
For Performance:<br />
Bagpipers<br />
Jude McKenzie 928.556.3161<br />
The Knockabouts<br />
John McGregor 928.814.2480
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