Your Board2018-2019

BOARD:

PresidentFrank MacIntire

Vice PresidentSue Eltonhead

SecretaryElizabeth Marshall

TreasurerDiane Kemp

DIRECTORS:

Manning Edmonds

Alice Flint

Caryn Johnson

Allan McIlraith

Peg Tonn

William Wallace

SPECIAL CHAIRPERSONS

MembershipBill Wallace

Thistle EditorDr. Michael Wolfe

WebmasterPaul Johnson

Sunshine LadyJennifer Meinert

Media CoordinatorRachel “Gay” Haines

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Dear members,

Our busy new year is upon us. Piper in the Park is off to a great start andif any of you could attend and help by talking to some of the interestedpeople we meet along the way about our club it would be much appreciated.This is held every Sunday one half hour before sunset through April atBayfront Park, Sarasota.

Please note all the events listed in this newsletter. The club relies oneveryone’s participation in order to make these events successful. Thecommittee members work very hard to create a fun time in an enjoyableatmosphere.

By the time you read this we will have had our Frugal Nite which washeld February 11.

Our next highly anticipated event is the Thistle Ball to be held Saturday,March 30. This year it will be at StoneyBrook C.C. in Sarasota. I havebeen told invitations will be going out soon.

We are partnering with the Asolo Repertory Theatre to celebrate the 60th

anniversary of the installation of Scotland’s Dunfermline Opera House thathas become the Mertz Theatre. The Caledonian Club was instrumental inbringing the Opera House over from Scotland and contributed $25,000towards this.

The people of the Asolo are very happy with this collaboration and hopeall will take advantage of the evening’s festivities to take place on April 11.By now you have received the first “Save the Date” email announcing thiscollaboration. There will be updates to follow.

Regards,

Frank MacIntire, President

The ThistletireJANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019

Caledonian Club of Florida West, Inc.

It Happens Every Spring! ( Not really . . . )

. . . but the Club’s Spring (or the “Season” asFloridians call it) is previewing the most activefour-month period in the Club’s history, as weassume responsibility for 30 different events forall Caledonians, their friends, our partners andthe public at large, prior to the end of April.

The Club kicked off the ‘season” January 6, 2019with its 3rd annual “Piper-in-the-Park” presentationwhich continues every Sunday evening (exceptEaster) through April’s end at Bayfront Park indowntown Sarasota, starting one/half hour before sundown—17 concerts free to the public! ChairsJoel and Jeanne Davies remind you to bring a member and a friend along!

In partnership with Selby Public Library, the Club presents a “Magical, Musical Tour Of Scotland” inthe remaining 3-parts, featuring famed Scottish balladier, ,

, and . Greeted by a Piper, these hour-long enduring features will be held at3:00pm the last Wednesdays of February, March, and April at Selby Library downtown—three Scottish“specials” free to all (we Scots like that)! Bill Wallace oversees. Again, bring a member and friendalong.

Frugal Nite (yes, that’s spelled correctly—as Scots, using just 4 letters = 20% savings—we Scotslike that too)! Chaired by Caryn Johnson with able assistance from Diane Kemp and Hubby Paul,this fun-filled evening was held February 11, at the Senior Friendship Center, in Sarasota. Hopey’all made it!

The 33rd annual “Thistle Ball” will be held March 30th at Stoneybrook Country Club under the directionof Mary Ellen McMahon and Frank MacIntire, featuring total Scottish color, sweet music from Heartand Soul, a special community honoree, and dancing your heart away! (More on the Ball in thisThistle!). As always, bring a member and a friend.

The annual “Kirken O’ The Tartan” is scheduled for Sunday morning, April 7, at the Church of thePalms. Denied the privilege of wearing or displaying their family plaids (tartans) the Scots found away! Everyone welcome!

“A Braw Wee Scottish Heritage Celebration” will carry the spotlight as the Club partners with theAsolo Repertory Theatre on April 11, highlighting the 60th anniversary of the opening of theDunfermline, Scotland Opera House becoming the mainstage of the Asolo Repertory Theatre–-now known as the Mertz Theatre—and the Caledonian Club’s participation in bringing it to Sarasota.Special ticket prices for our members and friends and special post-show reception at eveningperformance, sponsored by the Caledonian Club. (Additional info on your email invitation).

Then add the monthly “Ladies Luncheons,” directed by Dr. Mary Thompson, and, you all have anample sample of “Scottish doins” in which to be involved this spring of 2019!

(WHEW!)

I was visiting my DAUGHTERlast night when I asked if I couldborrow a newspaper.

she said. “

I can tell you this . . . that fly never knew what hit him.

President Frank MacIntire is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel “Gay” Hainesto the position of Media Coordinator for the Caledonian Club.

Gay will be working with the area media in announcing the Club’s area activities andcontributions through local newspapers, TV, radio, and social media.

A native of Pittsburg Pa., Gay is an alumnus of Marietta College and spent some 40 yearsin St. Croix, Virgin Islands, where she headed the island’s Chamber of Commerce, beforereturning to the mainland and Florida. She remains active in Sarasota Authors, SuncoastHumane Society, Rotary, and as a “pet partner.”

Piper in the Park“Sunday, February 17th

Bayfront Park • Lion Rampant Pipe Band

https://floridascots.org

A BRAW WEE SCOTTISH HERITAGE CELEBRATIONAT ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE

“NOISE OFF” PERFORMANCETHURSDAY, APRIL 11, 7:30PM

Calling all Scots!!! Calling all Scots!!! Asolo Rep is partnering with the Caledonian Club of Florida West,inviting Scots to don their Scottish attire on April 11 and celebrate Sarasota's Scottish heritage and thebirthday of the installation of Scotland's Dunfermline Opera House that has become the Mertz Theatre.

There are special reduced theatre ticket prices for Scots to attend the 7:30pm performance of NOISESOFF, considered one of the funniest comedies ever written! To receive the discount, use the promocode: SCOT when ordering your tickets*. Theatre goers will also be treated to a special post-showreception on the Asolo Rep Mezzanine. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details.

Tickets may be purchased online, by phone or in person at the box office.Seating is limited and is first come, first served, so be sure to make your reservations early.

For more information about the show and to purchase tickets:

Box Office: 941-351-8000 • 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243

https://tickets.asolorep.org/2713/2739 • Promo Code: SCOT

Sarasota Highland Games & Celtic FestivalJanuary 26, 2019

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Scottish Ladies (and Men) LuncheonQuaint English Dining & Neighborhood Bar

Thursday, February 28, 11:30am367 Jacaranda Boulevard

Jacaranda Commons Shopping Center (near Publix)Venice, FL 34285

941-492-9227

sponsored events like the Scottish Heritage Games. What started as a way for “Ladies of Leisure”to lunch has widened to ALL to have a leisurely lunch, meet new Scot friends (though not requiredto be Scot), and just have some laughs. I guarantee you will find laughter a BIG part of these lunches.

Please invite friends to come with you and tell me how many will attend when you RSVP. Many timesour guests decide to join the Club to continue to enjoy the activities throughout the year. Ladies ANDmen are VERY WELCOME to take a couple of hours to meet old and new friends!

Please RSVP to Dr. Mary Thompsondrmaryj thompson@gmai l .com

941-342-0760

The Club started these luncheons for a chance to get-together more informally than meeting or

DATE EVENT PLACE SPONSOR

WED, FEB 27, 3:00PM Tour of Scotland:Astounding Glasgow Selby Public Library CCFW

THR, FEB 28, 11:30AM Scottish Ladies Luncheon British Open Pub CCFW

WED, MAR 27, 3:00PMTour of Scotland Series:

Mysterious ScottishCastles

Selby Public Library CCFW

THR, MAR 28, 11:30AM Scottish Ladies Luncheon Cracker Barrel (Cortez Road) CCFW

SAT, MAR 30, TBD Thistle Ball Stoneybrook Country Club CCFW

WED, APR 24, 3:00PM Tour of Scotland Series:Rosslyn Chapel Selby Public Library CCFW

SUN, APR 28, ALL DAY Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan Church of the Palms CCFW-SASS

Caledonian ClubCALENDAR OF EVENTS

February - April 2019https://floridascots.org

DATE EVENT PLACE SPONSOR

FRI, MAR 1, 5:30PM ST. DAVID’S DAYCELEBRATION

LAUREL OAK GOLF ANDCOUNTRY CLUB GCWS

Gulf Coast Welsh SocietyCALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 2019www.sarasotawelsh.com

DATE EVENT PLACE SPONSOR

SUN, APR 7, TBD Scholarship Luncheon Palm Aire Country Club SASS

SUN, APR 28, ALL DAY Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan Church of the Palms CCFW-SASS

St. Andrew SocietyCALENDAR OF EVENTS

February - April 2019https://floridascots.org

DATE EVENT PLACE SPONSOR

SUN, FEB 17 VALENTINE’S DANCE SBC

SUN, MAR 24 TAMPA BAY DOWNS SBC

Sarasota British ClubCALENDAR OF EVENTS

February-March 2019www.sarasotabritishclub.com

DATE EVENT PLACE SPONSOR

SAT, MAR 9, 11:00AM LWR IRISH CELTICFESTIVAL LWR ADVENTURE PARK NWC

SUN, MAR 17, ALL DAY ST. PATRICK’S DAYMEETING SHAMROCK PUB NWC

SAT, APR 6, 4:00PM TARTAN DAY I MACALLISTER’S NWC

SAT, APR 6, 6:30PM TARTAN DAY II WHISKEY DREGSMOTORWORKS NWC

SAT, MAY 18, 10:00AM KILTED GOLF OUTING TBD NWC

SAT, MAY 18, 6:00PM TRIBUTE TO HEROESPARADE LWR MAIN STREET NWC

New World CeltsCALENDAR OF EVENTS

March - June 2019https://www.NewWorldCeltsSarasota.com

DATE EVENT PLACE SPONSOR

SAT, FEB 16, 10:00AM SICC vs.BRITISH OFFICERS CC

Sarasota Cricket ClubSarasota FL SICC

SUN, FEB 17, 10:00AM SICC vs.BRITISH OFFICERS CC

Sarasota Cricket ClubSarasota FL SICC

SAT, FEB 23, 10:00AM SICC vs. LIBERTY SC NY Sarasota Cricket ClubSarasota FL SICC

SUN, FEB 24, 10:00AM SICC vs. LIBRARY SC NY Sarasota Cricket ClubSarasota FL SICC

CALENDAR OF EVENTSFebruary 2019

https://www.sarasotacricket.org/

Sarasota InternationalCricket Club

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September 25, 1951 — January 4, 2019

Marianna Janz-Wecke, a recent addition to the Club, passedaway January 4, 2019, following surgery and an extendedperiod in ICU at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Born and raised in Germany, Marianna came to Sarasotaentering the real estate profession, as her son entered collegein the Orlando area. With other native Germans in Sarasota,she became interested in creating a German “sister city” to add to the eight sister citiesnow “twinned” with the city of Sarasota. Although that effort was delayed, she becamevery active in the Sister City Association of Sarasota, and in May, 2017, rose to thepresidency of that organization.

Marianna loving, spirited personality was infectious. She enjoyed both tap and ballroomdancing cycling and was a significant volunteer in Red Cross disaster programs. Mariannaleaves a host of friends and her husband Werner and sons Daniel and David.