Our February NACHS meeting will be replaced by a fun Imbolc activity. See the flyer for details! Everyone welcome!!!

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1 Moran Taing We are starting a new year, but need to express thanks for all the wonderful help all of you have provided for 2010! There have been thousands of jobs that folks have helped with and NACHS would not be the organization it is without everyone s help and support. Thanks to everyone for all the jobs, big and small (no job is actually small) that you have done!!! All the best for a great new year!!! February NACHS meeting Our February NACHS meeting will be replaced by a fun Imbolc activity. See the flyer for details! Everyone welcome!!! New Host for the Robert Burns Supper We have a new host for the Robert Burns Supper! Come join the fun with James Jay (of Uptown Billiard) who is a poet himself and a great supporter of the Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society. See the flyer for more info and mark your calendar! Remember that you must buy your tickets in advance as this is a catered event Volunteers Needed We need volunteers for some upcoming events. If you are interested in helping out for the Burns Supper (February 5), the Highland Games in Phoenix (Feb.26 & 27), the Tea with Diana Gabaldon (March 5), or possible St. Patrick s Day (March 17) please call Jude at

2 January 3rd Gaelic Class, Thorpe Park Adult Center, 6:30 January 4th NACHS Meeting, Thorpe Park Adult Center, 6 PM January 10th Gaelic Class, Thorpe Park Adult Center, 6:30 January 17th Gaelic Class, Thorpe Park Adult Center, 6:30 January 24th Gaelic Class, Thorpe Park Adult Center,6:30 January 31st Gaelic Class, Thorpe Park Adult Center,6:30 Learn Gaelic! Richard Ferguson continues to teach a weekly conversational Scottish Gaelic class for beginning and intermediate speakers, using the Teach Yourself Gaelic materials. In the classes, students can also pick up Scottish cultural and historical information! Best of all, the classes are FREE! Join Richard Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm at the Flagstaff Adult Center, 245 Thorpe Rd. A big Knockabout "thank you" The Knockabouts and the Salvation Army want to thank NACHS and its members for the outstanding contributions to the Adopt-A-Family program this year. Once again your contributions made a huge difference to a needy family. It looks like we surpassed last years total and completely floored the people at the Salvation Army with the amount of gifts. Thanks again and next year we will pick two families to help! Hogmanay Happening Join NACHS for a Hogmanay Happening! The party will start at the McKenzie s home (3393 S. Carol Dr.) at 7ish. We ll have drinks and hors doeuvres and fellowship galore. At about 9:15 to party will migrate downtown for the 10pm pinecone drop! Now, that s the way to end one year and start another! If anyone would like to bring a goodie to share that would be encouraged.

3 Renewal time!!! It s that time of year again and in case you need a reminder it s also time to renew your membership. Don t delay, get your membership renewal in today!!! MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Please print this form, complete and return to NACHS!!! Individual Membership, with newsletter $ 10 $! Individual Membership, with paper newsletter $ 15 $!! Family Membership, with newsletter $ 15 $! Family Membership, with paper newsletter $ 20 $! Life Membership, with both newsletter formats $ 150 $ Total enclosed: $ Please make checks payable to NACHS and mail to: Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society PO Box 187 Flagstaff, AZ Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Home Phone: ! Yes, I am interested in volunteering. Please put my name on the NACHS volunteer list. NAME PHONE

4 A Highland Tea with Diana Gabaldon!!! Presented by the Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society (dedicated to presenting, promoting and preserving Celtic culture) A traditional afternoon tea including sandwiches, scones and sweets, a no host bar followed by a reading by Diana Gabaldon!!! Hastings will be selling Ms. Gabaldon s books. HAT CONTEST wear your best hat and you may win a prize!!!!! March 5, 2011 from 2 to 5 The Kilted Cat 2600 W. Kiltie Ln.! Tickets available at: Animas Trading Co. Arizona Music Pro Or call Jude McKenzie Tickets $30.00 each TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY Feb. 26 Thanks to the City of Flagstaff, Flagstaff Cultural Partners, the Flagstaff Community Foundation and Coconino County for their continued support!

5 The Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society (dedicated to presenting, promoting, and preserving Celtic culture) presents: A ROBERT BURNS SUPPER An evening of traditional food, entertainment poetry, bagpiping celebrating the life of Scotland s most famous poet!!! Music by the KNOCKABOUTS! Feb. 5, 2011 from 5 to 9 Cocktail Hour from 5 to 6 Entertainment starts at 6 The Kilted Cat 2600 W. Kiltie Ln. Tickets available at: Animas Trading Co. Arizona Music Pro or Jude McKenzie Adults-$30.00 Children-$15.00 TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY Jan. 31 Thanks to the City of Flagstaff, Flagstaff Cultural Partners, the Flagstaff Community Foundation, and Coconino County for their continued support!

6 Imbolc/ Brigid s Day Celebration Tues. Feb. 7 PM Make a Brigid s Cross Learn about the Celtic Start of Spring= Imbolc Hear Legends about the Celtic Goddess/ Druidess / Saint Free Event! Public warmly welcomed Sponsored by Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society Meet at The Journey 740 W. University Hgts Dr. South Questions: Call Jude McKenzie Or Ken McIntosh (leave Message)

7 Gaelic Irish Boy Names List idan, (ay-duhn), This name means "fiery" Derived from the word "Aed". Braeden, (bray-dawn), From the Irish word "bradan" meaning "salmon". Brian, (bree-an), This means "high, noble". It comes from the Celtic word "brig". Caoimhin, (Kee-veen), Irish form of the name Kevin. It means "handsome, gentle, well born". Cormac, (kaw-mak), This Irish boy name sounds kind of cool but it means "son of defilement". Use it or not, your choice. This was the name of a 3rd century Irish King. Daragh, (di-re), Meaning "fruitful" or "fertile". Eibhear, (eh-ver), This would be a good name for a boy; it means "strong as a bear". Eirnan, (air-nin), Derived from the Gaelic word "iarann" meaning, "iron". Faolan, (fay-lawn), From the word "faol", meaning, "wolf". Feidhlim, (fell-em), This means "ever good". Hugh, (hue), This comes from the old Irish name "Aodh". It means "fire". A few of my ancestors had this name. Keenan, (key-nin), I don't know how this name fits for a little boy, but it means "little ancient one". (OK, I have to admit here that this is also a surname in my family. What can I say? I like the name.) Ross, (raws), This comes from the word "ros". It means "promontory". Kilt History The kilt may not be as ancient a one would believe. The misconception that the kilt may have it s origins in antiquity may come from Irish carvings that date before the 11th century, however, it is now generally believed that the figures depicted in these carvings are actually wearing knee-length tunics or leines, secured with a belt at the waist. Irish authors first note the kilt in Ireland in 1594 when describing the appearance of Scottish mercenaries, and were probably describing the great kilt. The word kilt is of Scottish origins and may be derived from a Scandinavian word describing a pleated garment worn by Norse settlers. By the late 17th century or early 18th century, a shorter walking kilt had come into fashion and was worn by the Scots during the Jacobite uprising (one should be aware that an Englishman, Thomas Rawlinson, claimed to have invented the walking kilt so that his Scottish workers could move about more easily, but this claim has been disproved). The uprising prompted the English Parliament to outlaw all highland dress, including kilts, with the Dress Act of 1746, except for the Scottish military. In 1782 the ban is lifted and the kilt soars in popularity with Scottish historical societies. In 1792 pleats are sewn into the kilt, not just folded. In the 19th century, the worldwide popularity of the kilt is secured when English monarchs King George IV himself and Queen Victoria dresses her children in kilts.

8 Directory of Celtic Arts For Lessons: Bodhran Ron Barton: Fiddle & Irish Dance Kari Barton: Irish Whistle John McGregor Flute Jacquie McGregor For Performance: Bagpipers Jude McKenzie The Knockabouts John McGregor