Hogmanay 2018
Dear Members & Friends of the St. Andrew’s Society,
Join us to celebrate the new Year 2019 and Hogmanay at the historic Firehouse in San Francisco on Monday, December 31st, 2018!
Fall 2018 Newsletter
Dear St. Andrew’s Society,
In addition to my update regarding our upcoming SASSF elections for the coming term 2019-20/21, I’ll take a few minutes now to review our activities of late Summer, and will then point the way forward into the Fall season.
Read the Fall 2018 Newsletter
Summer 2018 Newsletter
Dear St. Andrew’s Society,
Pausing for a moment to take account of Summer thus far, and also to look forward briefly to the upcoming Pleasanton Highland Games, and the Fall Season beyond. First – kudos and thanks to Irene and Brian for helping get the summer off to a good start by generously hosting this year’s …read more>
153rd Scottish Highland Gathering and Games on September 1 & 2, 2018
153rd Scottish Highland Gathering and Games
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Labor Day Weekend, September 1st & 2nd, 2018, 9AM to 6:30PM
Come join us for some Celtic Craic! Saturday September 2nd and Sunday September 3rd at the enormous Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, the Caledonian Club of San Francisco presents The 153rd Pleasanton Scottish Highland Games, two glorious days of fun …read more>
Summer Ceilidh on Saturday, July 21 2018
Come to the Encinal Yacht Club at 1251 Pacific Marina in Alameda for the annual Summer Ceilidh. A fun evening with good music, good dancing, good friends, good food and a Whisky Tasting.
ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Purchase Tickets Here
Festivities begin at 5pm with a Whisky Tasting, followed by a Buffet Dinner and Ceilidh!
June 2018 Newsletter
Dear St. Andrew’s Society,
As we approach mid-year, with Summer almost upon us – we can reflect on what has been a good year so far – noting much progress and many accomplishments. At the May 21st member meeting for example – Board of Student Assistance Chair Kitty Lenhart brought the good news that her committee …read more>
May 2018 Newsletter
Dear St. Andrew’s Society,
Well, the “big month,” the occasion for which we’ve all been patiently waiting – is finally upon us: The Royal Wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Henry of Wales. Interestingly, you may recall that Bard Irene Waldman Costello shared with us last month her research – that Miss Markle might likely also be …read more>
April 2018 Newsletter
Dear St. Andrew’s Society,
After first acknowledging National Tartan Day (April 6th) – I would like to begin with a big round of thanks to our St. Andrew’s Society for pulling together and doing good work. To Jack Ryder for stepping up last minute last month and putting on a great presentation – which highlighted Scottish …read more>
Ladies Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont May 5 2018
Dear Members,
We are thrilled to announce our first Ladies Afternoon Tea, at the Fairmont Hotel on Saturday 5th May. Hosted by our upcoming President Francesca McCrossan and Irene Waldman, we welcome all ladies of conversation and style! This is a great event to make new connections and have some great fun. Note that the dress code …read more>