Johnsonville’s 2019 AGM and an evening of fun Halloween-themed dances
We may think of Halloween as an American invention, but Samhain (pronounced Sah-win) was historically a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.
According to Wikipedia, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man with similar festivals held at the same time of year in other Celtic lands.
In the last few years it’s become a Club tradition to hold a fun night of Samhain-themed dances and music on our AGM night. Rod will bring us entertaining dances with a difference, some atmospheric music, some interesting moves, and lots of laughs as usual.
For those who like dressing up, start thinking about a bit (or a lot!) of Halloween themed costuming for the night – black and orange, witch’s hat, pumpkin, ghoul, ghost or whatever you like.
There are plenty of props to be found at The Warehouse, the $2 shops or the opshops! If you’re not into costuming, that’s fine too. Just come along and enjoy the fun.
Music by Lynne Scott, Sharlene Penman, Richard Hardie and Ann Goodbehere
We will walk most dances!
Download the Johnsonville Final Night Programme
Download the Johnsonville Final Night 2019 Crib Sheet
Download the instructions to Rod’s dance On the Banks of Spey
Come along and kick off your Scottish Country Dancing year with our summer ceilidh!
It’s a social event where you can catch up with your Johnsonville dancing friends, while trying your hand at bowling, enjoying easy dances and ceilidh items, and relaxing with a pot luck dinner.
- Family and friends welcome
- No cost for club members (just your contribution to our pot luck dinner)
- $5 for each non-member (and a contribution to the pot luck dinner)
- NOTE: no cost for school-age children
- Come for all or part of the afternoon and evening.
This year’s ceilidh will be the same format and venue as last year. Johnsonville Bowling Club has a lovely wooden dance floor and beautiful greens, tucked away up past the swimming pool – at 34 Frankmoore Avenue (opposite Phillip Street),
CLUB MEMBERS: REGISTER NOW
To attend this year register online here
ANY QUESTIONS?
Email ceilidh co-ordinator Maureen Sullivan
PROGRAMME
3.00-3.30pm Arrive and get organised for bowling
3.30-4.45pm Bowling (outdoor if fine, otherwise indoor)
4.45-5.00pm Recover with drinks and nibbles (cash bar available at the bowling club)
5.00-6.30pm Enjoy easy ceilidh dances & items (and more drinks & nibbles if you like)
6.30-8.00pm Tuck into an excellent pot luck dinner
8.00 – 8.30pm Lend a hand to tidy up, then head home
Last year we had a lot of fun with the programme of mostly Scottish Country Dances Rod put together and enjoyed the ceilidh items and a quiz on Scottish general knowledge questions.
Thank you in advance to those who are willing to share dance, song, recitation, music (or anything else) with us this year.
We welcome you to our Beginner’s Classes on 3, 10, 17 and 24 February, 7.30pm on Monday nights at Johnsonville Bowling Club, 34 Frankmoore Avenue (opposite Phillip Street), Johnsonville, Wellington.
Our classes suit all ages from teenagers and upwards.
First Class: Monday, 3 February
Doors open at 7.15pm. Come a little early the first night to register and be ready to dance at 7.30pm.
Our tutor Rod Downey will introduce the steps over the four weeks and you’ll be up and dancing during the first evening.
- This is social dancing and we all dance together and help each other.
- No partner is needed – come by yourself or with a friend
- Wear soft shoes and light comfortable clothing
- Just $5 for each class, or $15 for all four!
FREE for 2019 Johnsonville Scottish Country Dance Club members
Queries
If you have any queries phone Robert on 021 163 9649 or Rod/Kristin on 04 478 4948. Or contact us here
Download the Johnsonville Beginners Poster 2020
Click here for more about our club and Scottish Country Dancing
We welcome you to our Beginner’s Classes on 3, 10, 17 and 24 February, 7.30pm on Monday nights at Johnsonville Bowling Club, 34 Frankmoore Avenue (opposite Phillip Street), Johnsonville, Wellington.
Our classes suit all ages from teenagers and upwards.
First Class: Monday, 3 February
Doors open at 7.15pm. Come a little early the first night to register and be ready to dance at 7.30pm.
Our tutor Rod Downey will introduce the steps over the four weeks and you’ll be up and dancing during the first evening.
- This is social dancing and we all dance together and help each other.
- No partner is needed – come by yourself or with a friend
- Wear soft shoes and light comfortable clothing
- Just $5 for each class, or $15 for all four!
FREE for 2019 Johnsonville Scottish Country Dance Club members
Queries
If you have any queries phone Robert on 021 163 9649 or Rod/Kristin on 04 478 4948. Or contact us here
Download the Johnsonville Beginners Poster 2020
Click here for more about our club and Scottish Country Dancing
We welcome you to our Beginner’s Classes on 3, 10, 17 and 24 February, 7.30pm on Monday nights at Johnsonville Bowling Club, 34 Frankmoore Avenue (opposite Phillip Street), Johnsonville, Wellington.
Our classes suit all ages from teenagers and upwards.
First Class: Monday, 3 February
Doors open at 7.15pm. Come a little early the first night to register and be ready to dance at 7.30pm.
Our tutor Rod Downey will introduce the steps over the four weeks and you’ll be up and dancing during the first evening.
- This is social dancing and we all dance together and help each other.
- No partner is needed – come by yourself or with a friend
- Wear soft shoes and light comfortable clothing
- Just $5 for each class, or $15 for all four!
FREE for 2019 Johnsonville Scottish Country Dance Club members
Queries
If you have any queries phone Robert on 021 163 9649 or Rod/Kristin on 04 478 4948. Or contact us here
Download the Johnsonville Beginners Poster 2020
Click here for more about our club and Scottish Country Dancing
We welcome you to our Beginner’s Classes on 3, 10, 17 and 24 February, 7.30pm on Monday nights at Johnsonville Bowling Club, 34 Frankmoore Avenue (opposite Phillip Street), Johnsonville, Wellington.
Our classes suit all ages from teenagers and upwards.
First Class: Monday, 3 February
Doors open at 7.15pm. Come a little early the first night to register and be ready to dance at 7.30pm.
Our tutor Rod Downey will introduce the steps over the four weeks and you’ll be up and dancing during the first evening.
- This is social dancing and we all dance together and help each other.
- No partner is needed – come by yourself or with a friend
- Wear soft shoes and light comfortable clothing
- Just $5 for each class, or $15 for all four!
FREE for 2019 Johnsonville Scottish Country Dance Club members
Queries
If you have any queries phone Robert on 021 163 9649 or Rod/Kristin on 04 478 4948. Or contact us here
Download the Johnsonville Beginners Poster 2020
Click here for more about our club and Scottish Country Dancing
Annual Club Membership: $20
Club Night: $4 a night
If you have any queries, please email us at contact us or phone Robert on 021 163 9649 or Rod/Kristin on 04 478 4948.
New location: Johnsonville Bowling Club, 34 Frankmoore Avenue, Johnsonville, Wellington (opposite Phillip Street).
For Johnsonville dancers
Come along to our Live Music Night!
This fun club night of relaxed dancing for everyone is designed to give our newer dancers the opportunity to dance to live music.
Download the Johnsonville Live Music Night Jul 2020 Programme