Movie Night Reminder: December 5!

Thank you to Bridget for this additional information about the upcoming movie night;

SATURDAY DECEMBER 5

6:00-9:00PM

Tickets are $10 and are available at the studio.

- Your ticket includes pizza, movie ("Elf") and a drink
- Open to siblings and friends
- Candy bags available for $2
- Games, activities and prizes!

Photo Booth: bring a non-perishable donation for the food bank and have your photo taken.

Costume Contest: dress up as your favourite winter character!

Pet Photo Contest: dress up your pet (or a borrowed pet) in a festive costume and take a photo.

Senior Dancers: If you would like to volunteer to help run an activity, decorate the studio, or lead a game, please sign up on the Volunteer Sheet in the studio. Richmond dancers can e-mail Cheryl to have your name added to the list (infoATeireborn.net).

Parents: We are looking to decorate the studio. If you have any old Christmas decorations that you would like to donate, please drop them off at the studio or we will have someone come to pick them up ASAP.

Oireachtas Photos: Gillian and Lynne

Megan and Jadyn

U-13 dancers Yuka, Megan, Caitlin, Sarah, Jadyn and Sydney

Mckenna, Kyla, Jadyn and Megan

Leanne and daughters Olivia and Sarah

Megan and Kyla (both WQ)

NPIDA's Friday recallers

U-13 World Qualifiers Megan, Sarah, Caitlin and Jadyn

Caitlin and Megan

Megan with Nora, Aisling and Courtney

Jadyn with Courtney, Nora and Aisling

Left: Megan and Kassidy
Right: Maria, Morgan and Megan

Saturday World Qualifiers

Stephanie and Anna (both WQ) with Jennifer

Jennifer, Anna, Stephanie and Stephanie's dad Gord

Stephanie and her dad Gord

Sisters Camryn and Mackenzie (both WQ) with
Courtney, Aisling and Nora

First-time World Qualifier Sophie with
Courtney, Aisling and Nora

Thea and Stephanie; Megan and Thea (all WQ)

Courtney reading her Thank You card from the dancers

Mark, Scott, Kenny and Jay
"Half of the NPIDA Dad's 8-H Ceili team"

Reese, Yuka, Alexis and Aki
at the Kelowna Summit

Thank you to Gillian (photos #1-20) and Lynne (photo #21) for these photos taken at the Oireachtas in Kelowna last weekend.

Two EBIDS Reminders: Purdy's Chocolates Fundraiser, and Holt Renfrew Makeovers

 

1. Purdy's Chocolates Fundraiser

As per the e-mail which was sent to all NPIDA families on October 20, EBIDS is having a Purdy’s Fundraising Drive and hopes that all families will participate!

Ordering deadline is this SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22.

Delivery of the chocolates will be early December and in time for the Christmas season. Who doesn’t need hostess/teacher gifts and holiday sweets?

EBIDS is asking each NPIDA family to purchase/sell at least 4 items, but feel free to sell much more if you want! A Lululemon or Aviva prize will be awarded to the top seller!. Please support this worthy cause by clicking this link to join the fundraiser.

Once registered and logged in, you should be directed to Eire Born Irish Dance Society. Follow the steps to place your order and pay online.  If you have any questions about this fundraiser please contact Connie at congame1ATgmail.com or Shelley at smurnaghanATshaw.ca

NPIDA at Holt Renfrew 2014



2. Holt Renfrew Makeovers: 

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22, 9:00AM

 

This is a wonderful opportunity to have a 20-minute session with Holt Renfrew's professional make-up artists! Minimum age 12 years and older please; friends and family welcome!

We will be going to the Cactus Club on Robson for lunch after the event. (Please note: not brunch as previously announced).

Holt Renfrew Tickets: $10
Cactus Club Lunch: No ticket or set price; each person will pay for their own lunch items.

The makeover appointments are limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. If you would like an appointment, please contact Shelley at smurnaghanATshaw.ca. Your space will not be confirmed until payment is received. Payment can be given to Cheryl or Shelley at the North Vancouver studio or Mikaela in Richmond.

- Photo Credits: #1 from Google Images; #2 by Leanne A.

Nicole's Oireachtas Photos (Updated)

U-11 dancers Samantha, Tess, Emma, Katelyn and Josie

Katelyn and Josie

Katelyn with Aisling and Courtney

Katelyn (8th) and Emma (2nd and WQ)

Jayne (8th) and Macaela (1st)
Both WQ in U-15

Thank you to Nicole for these photos taken at the Oireachtas in Kelowna.

Oireachtas Photos: Bridget and Leanne

Zoe at her 1st Oireachtas

Eloise

Samantha and mom Dawn
First-time World Qualifier!

U-13 friends Jadyn, Sarah, Caitlin and Megan
All World Qualifiers

U-13 dancers Yuka, Megan, Holly,
Caitlin, Sarah, Jadyn and Sydney

Mckenna, Kyla, Sarah and Caitlin

Mckenna, Kyla, Sarah and Caitlin
All World Qualifiers

Alexis and mom Lynne;
Reese and mom Cara

NPIDA moms Kim, Carolyn, Gillian,
Leanne, Diana and Christina

Jadyn's grandmother Donna

U-16 dancers Shannon, Alexis,
Catharine, Mary, Olivia and Anna

Anna and Shannon
Both World Qualifiers

U-16 dancers Anna, Olivia, Shannon,
Tomas, Alexis, Mary and Catharine

Catharine, Shannon and Olivia

Olivia, Thea (World Qualifier) and Catharine

Thank You card to Courtney from the dancers

Thank You card to Nora from the dancers

Thank you to Bridget (photos #1-2) and Leanne (photos #3-17) for these photos taken at the Oireachtas in Kelowna on Friday and Saturday.

Some Oireachtas Awards Photos (Saturday)

Our Saturday recallers with their teachers
Back: Courtney, Tomas, Catalina, Mary, Olivia,
Camryn, Mikaela, Maria, Stephanie,  Morgan, Jessica, 
Shannon, Thea, Sophie, Aisling and Nora
Front: Mackenzie, Kassidy, Jayne, Macaela, Jessie and Anna

Sisters Shannon and Morgan and teachers
Shannon: 6th in U-16; WQ
Morgan: 16th in U-14

Macaela with sisters Caitlin and Emma and teachers
Macaela: 1st in U-15; WQ



Macaela and teachers



Jayne and teachers
8th in U-15; WQ

Mikaela and teachers
2nd in U-18; WQ

Thea and teachers
7th in U-14; WQ

Sophie and teachers
6th in U-17; WQ

Stephanie and teachers
3rd in Senior Ladies; WQ

Our Saturday World Qualifiers
Back: Jessie, Anna, Stephanie, Macaela, Thea,
Mikaela, Mackenzie, Shannon and Sophie
Front: Jayne, Tomas and Camryn

Thank you to Nora for submitting these photos taken after the Oireachtas awards ceremony last night. Congratulations again to all 50 of our Oireachtas competitors, and special congratulations to our 37 recallers and 20 World Qualifiers!