Dear St. Andrew’s Society,
I’ll begin by wishing our readership Happy Spring, as the Vernal Equinox approaches (March 20th)! Circling back to where we left off last month in February…As mentioned, we would close out this year’s Burns season by joining sister society – St. Andrew’s Society of Oakland at their annual Burns Supper in Pleasanton …read more>
Dear St. Andrew’s Society,
As February unfolds, I can’t help but reflect still on the season of Burns during which we celebrate the life and work of Scotland’s own Rabbie Burns – the Bard of Ayrshire, the Ploughman Poet: to Robert Burns! Congratulations to 2nd VP Allen Cary as Event Chair – for organizing and MC-ing …read more>
Dear St. Andrew’s Society:
I’ll begin by wishing us all a Happy New Year! May it also be a productive and prosperous year – which continues to build upon the good work we’ve been about in 2017. Before highlighting some of the activities and events that we look forward to in 2018, I would like to …read more>
St. Andrew’s Society of San Francisco’s Annual Hogmanay Potluck Celebration at the Firehouse on Sunday, December 31st!
Dear St. Andrew’s Society of San Francisco,
In this festive season – I would like to first wish you: Happy Saint Andrew’s Day! Indeed on November 25th we celebrated the occasion – our 154th Annual Banquet & Ball. Kudos and many thanks to 1st VP-event coordinator Francesca McCrossan (and her support team) who put on a …read more>
Join us for dinner, ceilidh dancing and an after dinner program featuring Pipes and Drums, Highland Dancers and Scottish Fiddlers.
Dear St. Andrew’s Society of San Francisco,
Normally I would like to lead off with cheerier news, but the passing of beloved Past President – William (Bill) Campbell Blair on September 21st is what’s on my mind. Fortunately, I had the opportunity of visiting with Bill and his family prior to his passing, so I will …read more>
Dear St. Andrew’s Society of San Francisco:
I’ll start off the September newsletter and dive right into my report of the weekend to which we look forward each year with anticipation – The Pleasanton Highland Games…the event’s 152nd annual this year. The Caledonian club reminds us that the Games have always gone on – despite World …read more>
Dear Saint Andrew’s Society of San Francisco:
I don’t know about you, but for me this Summer is going all too quickly – creating mostly good memories as it passes.
As a preface to my Summer update, I would like to first mention briefly the June members’ meeting – to thank Roger Weed for guiding us through …read more>
