Wednesday, April 25 at 11:30 Lunch Bunch at Ted's Montana Grill, Host: Ellen and John LoBianco
We will meet at Ted's Montana Grill in the Waverly Shopping Center; 7404 Waverly Walk Avenue, in Charlotte. This is near the intersection of Ardrey Kell and Providence Road. Phone is 704-841-7502. Sign up sheet will be posted at the April RCC luncheon or contact host jjlobiusmc@yahoo.com , 973-818-1657. Look forward to seeing you at Ted's.
Monday, April 16 Golf and Lunch at Firethorn -Host Joe Barsin
Cost $45 pp for golf and lunch. One foursome already signed up. Contact Joe Barsin to sign up.
Rural Hill Center of Scottish Heritage
Mecklenburg County is a county of historical significance, not the least being its population of Scot-Irish settlers. These adventurers brought with them many of their beloved traditions. The Scottish Highland Games are a tribute to those long ago events whereby the Chiefs of the various clans relied on the outcome of those events to determine who among their followers were of the highest character and the most able to answer the call to battle when the time came.
Thus the Loch Norman Highland Games exemplify the tensions and anxieties associated with those warriors who wished to impress their Chiefs, by being the best in each event. Much more has been added since then, however.
The Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games are being held April 21-22, 2018 at 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC. We will meet at the entrance where Ken and Doris McArthur will meet you with your pre-paid tickets and a free event program at 9:00am, Saturday April 21, 2018. The opening ceremonies begin at 10:00am with massed pipe bands and presentation of the colors, by the Scottish American Military Society color guards. An event not to miss. You will be given a quick tour of the grounds and upcoming events and you will then be on your own to enjoy and stay as long as you wish. There are events going on all day and there are many opportunities for you to indulge your tastes with Scottish foods as well as American fare. Especially exciting are the athletic events and highland dancing. The shrill of the pipes and drums can be heard throughout the day and you may even discover that you have Scot’s blood coursing through your veins by visiting the various clan tents surrounding the events field.
Please prepare and give or send a check for $20 per person to Ken before the deadline of April 14, 2018. Ken has been asked to present one check payable to the games.
Make the checks payable to Ken McArthur and send to: 5126 Hunt Stand Lane, Charlotte, NC 28226 or pay at the April luncheon.
ON GOLDEN POND…Sunday, April 15 at 2:30 pm. CPCC – Pease Auditorium CPCC Campus.
Group Pricing (20 persons minimum): $19.25/pp – Couple $38.50. Seating: 26 tickets reserved for the first members to sign up. Payment in full by Wednesday, March 21. Check payable to Paula Kovack, 7702 Antique Circle, Waxhaw, NC 28173. Join Jack & Paula at Vivace Restaurant Metropolitan after the show. Sign-up sheet at March luncheon or email pkovack01@gmail.com.
CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS AIRPORT Tour-Wednesday, May 16, 9:45 AM : Host: Mike & Marilou Green
We will meet at CLT Business Center at 5601 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, 28208 for a pre tour lecture on work in progress and plans for the future. Following the lecture, we will take bus tour of the CLT airport including new construction of an addition to Concourse A and the integrated Intermodal (RAIL/AIR/TRUCK) facility. –the bus limits attendees to 26 total. Following the tour, we will lunch at to be decided.
Friday, May 25, 2018 - 7:05 pm, Charlotte Knights Ballgame, BB&T ballpark - Host Bill Klemm 704-443-7748
Tickets are $19 per person and include a $2 voucher for use at the concession stands. Please bring checks to the May meeting since tickets have to be paid in advance.
Annual Trip to Brevard music Center- Host: Mary Rothkopf
Mark your calendars and join us for another delightful summer getaway. We have been able to reserve a good group of 25 seats ($43.23/ea) for the July 20 evening . The beautiful program includes Mozart’s Overture to Figaro, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto #1 (Conrad Tao, pianist), and Strauss’ Also Sprach Zarathustra. There is also an excellent concert the following night, if you choose to stay over and book that one on your own.
A block of 15 rooms at the Brevard Hampton Inn has been set aside for RCC. Reservations should be made individually (by You) for Friday (and, if desired, Saturday) nights with a special rate of $200.03/double, breakfast included. Deadline for these rates is June 20.
Your confirmation for the concert will be your check, sent to Mary Rothkopf 616 Birch View Dr. Apt H23, Matthews NC 28105.
Plans for a pre-concert dinner Friday evening are in process. More later. Hope you will join us for a fun mountain holiday.
LOVE NEVER DIES…Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 pm. Belk Theatre – Charlotte (Uptown)
Group Pricing (15 persons minimum): $81.57/pp – Couple $163.14. Deposit due now: $25/pp or $50/couple. Balance due Wednesday, 6/6. Seating: Rear Orchestra (16 seats reserved for the first members who sign up). Check payable to Paula Kovack, 7702 Antique Circle, Waxhaw, NC 28173. Join Jack & Paula at Aria Tuscan Grill before the show. Sign-up sheet at March & April Luncheons or 704.243.4049 / pkovack01@gmail.com.
