What’s On: Near
Saturday Morning, May 10 ~ Youth- Focused Workshop 10:15am – 12:15pm
Dancers 35 and under are invited to join us for a workshop led by David Booz. Pair this event with the West Toronto Ball for an exciting weekend of dancing!
Dancers 36+ are invited to complete the pre-registration survey. Given this is a youth-focused event organized by the Toronto Youth Committee, priority will be given to dancers 35 and under, however we will be in touch with other interested dancers if there is capacity.
Pre-Registration Form
Download Reminder: 2025-Youth-Focused-Workshop.pdf
At Rosedale Presby. Church, 129 Mount Pleasant Rd. <map> (set GPS to 67 South Drive)
Street parking is available, and the church is a pleasant 10-min walk from Sherbourne station
(walk north on Sherbourne to South Drive, and turn left).
2025: May 10 ~ West Toronto Ball
The 2025 West Toronto Ball will be held in the beautiful banquet hall at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 101.
The hall was recently renovated and it has a lovely new wood floor — perfect for dancing.
Wonderful Live Music: Scotch & Soda and our own piper!
The programme comprises a lovely selection of dances suited to delight both newer and experienced dancers.
All dances will be briefed and walked.
We’ll have a Welcome Reception, a delicious 4-course meal (Menu) and … full cash bar!
Early Bird Special — $125 per person (same price as 2023) [ends April 12]
$130 per person April 13-29. No refunds after April 29.
Purchase tickets on-line https://form.jotform.com/200554783196057
Purchase tickets by mail using this Order-Form
Questions… Contact West Toronto Ball Registrar: Susanne
Venue: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 101 is at 3850 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto. <map>
There’s free parking, and it’s right next to the T.T.C. bus loop and the GO Transit station!
2025: May 24 ~ Kilts & Posh Frocks Ball (only 20 tickets left)
Shiftin’ Bobbins’ bi-annual “Kilts & Posh Frocks” Ball returns by popular request. We’ll dance to the live music of ‘Scotch & Soda’. The programme has appeal to all levels of dancers and will be briefed and walked.
8pm ‘til late, followed by “bring and share buffet”.
Cribs and videos: my.strathspey.org/dd/list/54895/
or visit sbsg-toronto.my.canva.site
Past events have sold out, so reserve early.
Early Bird price: $30 until April 15; thereafter $40
e-ticket purchase via 001jaf@gmail.com
More info: shiftinbobbins@gmail.com reminder-poster.jpg
Grace Church-on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Road at Russell Hill Road, Toronto Parish Hall
To post your event, send Rob Lockhart a brief write-up, with Date, Time, Location, Cost, Contact Info, and brochure/sign-up form.
To place your event, or an article, in our monthly newsletter, Set&Link, send info to Suzanne Dubeau by the 10th of each month.
Safety First…
Emergency Contact:
Occasionally, there’s a medical emergency while dancing. Dancers are reminded to have emergency contact info on their person at all Scottish county dance events.
Protocol to Prevent the Spread of Infectious Diseases:
1. The Toronto Association highly recommends that dancers keep their COVID vaccinations up to date.
2. Seasonal vaccines for flu and other respiratory infections are also highly recommended.
3. Masks are recommended but not mandatory.
4. DO NOT attend any RSCDS Toronto event or social group if:
• you have symptoms of illnesses such as COVID, flu,
or other contagious disease;
• you tested positive for COVID in the past 7 days or have symptoms of respiratory infection, such as sore throat, fever, or unexplained cough, runny nose, or congestion; or
• you have a household member or close contact who tested positive for COVID in the last 7 days or has symptoms of a contagious respiratory infection.
5. Hand sanitizer is available at all RSCDS Toronto events.
