Scottish Gaelic Enthusiasts In Richmond

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10th Annual S.G.E.I.R. Spring Retreat

Camp Hanover
Friday, March 2, thru Sunday, March 4, 2007

Directions: http://www.camphanover.com/pdfs/2002/directions.pdf

You may also get directions from Map Quest online or by going to the Camp Hanover web site and going to “contact us”; http://www.camphanover.com

FRIDAY:
Arrive between 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Welcoming cèilidh 8:00 p.m. - ???
Dinner: We will have pot luck or pizza and salad.

SATURDAY:
If you are a vegetarian, please let us know so we can make sure you are provided for.

YES: ____________
NO: ____________

Breakfast - 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.     

Gaelic  Classes - 9:00 -12:00
4 levels:  beginner, intermediate beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

Song Class – 9:00-12:00

Lunch - 12:00 noon –1:00

Gaelic Classes – 1:15 – 4:00
Song Class – 1:15 – 4:00

Guest teachers will be Cathy-Ann MacPhee and Goiridh Dòmhnallach (Jeff MacDonald).  In celebration of our “10th Annual Gaelic Retreat” will have two guest instructors, this is a first for SGEIR.  Cathy Ann will teach Gaelic Song classes and Goiridh will teach Gaelic Language classes, using a new method.  This will be the best Retreat we have ever had.  You will not want to miss it.  We have only so many spaces available so please sign up and send your deposit in as soon as possible.

Late Afternoon - free for hiking, sleeping, reading, studying...whatever you wish.

We will also have a Gaelic Book Store Saturday afternoon. No credit cards are accepted. Please, have cash or personal check.

Dinner: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Please plan to help with clean-up.

Cèilidh - 8:30 p.m. till the wee hours:
Sing a song, read/recite a poem, tell a story, or play an instrument. Hopefully we will also do some Scottish Country Dancing, so bring your dancing shoes if you have them.  We want everyone to participate in the cèilidh and have a good time.

Silent Auction:  Please bring something you would like to action off.  We are not looking for White Elephants/junk.  However, Gaelic/Celtic CD’s, Books, Art, or anything you would consider biding on yourself would be great.  The money we raise from this auction goes toward our Scholarships and for donations to other groups and or individuals furthering the study of Gaelic.

SUNDAY:
Breakfast - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Class or Song Workshop - 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Lunch - 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.

Goodbye - 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

** You are all asked to help with the clean-up of the kitchen after meals and the lodge before leaving on Sunday afternoon, this will only take about 30 minuites, if we all chip in.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING….

• Pillow, sheets and blanket or sleeping bag (We are sleeping in heated "longhouses" on built-in beds with mattresses.)

• Towels and toiletries

• warm clothes, rain gear (if you bring an umbrella it won't rain!)

• Hiking shoes or good walking shoes

• Flashlight (the "facilities" are a little walk from the long-houses)

• class materials /pens/paper, tape recorders, tapes etc.

• musical instruments, dancing shoes, special song, etc. for Saturday night cèilidh.

ALSO:
Lodging in "long houses" (rustic, bunk-style huts) and meals
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner on Saturday and Breakfast/Lunch on Sunday are prepared by our own SGEIR Chefs. The food is great!

********Please bring a favorite food to share.  We will need desserts and snacks.  If your last name begins with A – L bring a dessert, everyone else bring snacks.  Bring your favorite beverage of choice – soda, juice, or bottled water.  Main meals, coffee and hot tea will be provided throughout the weekend.  Any extras that you may want, you will need to bring.  Camp Hanover is a Presbyterian Church Camp and is an “Alcohol Free Zone”.  We always have more than enough food so it isn’t necessary to bring a lot.


Fees:
$110 for SGEIR members (must be a student in SGEIR Classes)
$125 for non-members
Family members not attending classes
$85 - adults and children 12 and over
$50 - children under 12

A non-refundable deposit ($55.00 for SGEIR members and $60.00 for non-members) is due by Saturday, December 3, as we must pay Camp Hanover. If this is a problem and you would still like to attend please email me.

Your families are very welcome, however, we only have 4-5 cabins, so we don't always have a cabin available for each family. We will make every effort to accomodate you, but also ask for your understanding in this matter.

Camp Hanover is in a beautiful setting with many things to do when we are not in class. This is a wonderful educational weekend enjoyed by all.

Please: Contact me by email for the snail mail address to post your check.

Any questions should be directed to Cèit Herr.