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WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH THE RKIDS
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						1  Social Group: First Saturday Brunch Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: RKIDs' First Saturday brunch social Date: Saturday November 1, 2025 Time: 10 am - noon Location: Woodside Deli at 13048 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, MD 20874 Details: Brunch and chat at the Woodside Deli restaurant. Contact: Sonja
2	3 EIC: Dance Classes Sponsor/Host: EIC What: Irish Set Dance classes. For adults interested in learning commonly danced sets, tailored to beginners but all are welcome. Date: Monday November 3, 2025 Time: Mondays 7:30-9:30pm Location: Baltimore County Arts Guild Clubhouse, 10 St. Timothys Ln., Catonsville, MD 21228 Details: $5/class lesson. No experience nor partner is necessary. Irish dancing is energetic, so you'll want to bring water and wear comfortable clothing+ shoes with smooth soles (not athletic shoes) for dancing. Contact: email or see the EIC Calendar Flyer	4 RKIDs: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: Fall semester class. Date: Tuesday November 4, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM Location: Ridgeview Middle School 16600 Raven Rock Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Details: Classes are held on most Tuesday evenings this Fall. 13 sessions are planned. We take checks, cash or major credit cards for payment. New students: the first two classes are free! Contact: Our Website	5	6 GWCC: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays until Dec. 4. Date: Thursday November 6, 2025 Time: 7-8pm: Basics-Beginners; 8-9:30: Continuers Location: Pinecrest Local Park Activities Building, 301 St. Lawrence Drive, Silver Spring, MD Details: $60 for 12 classes; dancers can attend both classes at no extra cost. Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny. Beginners class teaches the basics of set and ceili dances; Continuers class is for less common or more advanced sets. Instruction includes Set of the Month. Contact: email or website Flyer	7 Birthday! Happy Birthday to David D Irish Charities of Maryland: Maryland Irish Festival (3 days) Sponsor/Host: Irish Charities of Maryland What: 2025 Maryland Irish Festival. Lots of great entertainment, vendors, and exhibits. Dates From and To: Friday November 7, 2025 to Sunday November 9, 2025 Time: varies, see the web link Location: Maryland State Fair Grounds in Timonium Details: Adult Admisssion: $18 - $25 (general), less for seniors. Schedule and Entertainment Contact: tickets	8
9  Social Group: RKIDs Games Day Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: Games Day at David M's and Kathy O's. Light refreshments. Please RSVP by Thursday 11/6 to Kathy or David (see your directory). Date: Sunday November 9, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Kathy and David's house - see your membership directory. It's near the Shady Grove metro station. Details: Mexican Train, Bananagrams, Left-Right-Center, Farkle, cards, Ping-Pong and more! If you want to participate in the warm-up game, please bring 3 one-dollar bills to participate in Left, Right, Center. Several games will be available for you to play with instructions given if you are new. Light refreshments provided. Contact: Kathy O to RSVP	10 EIC: Dance Classes Sponsor/Host: EIC What: Irish Set Dance classes. For adults interested in learning commonly danced sets, tailored to beginners but all are welcome. Date: Monday November 10, 2025 Time: Mondays 7:30-9:30pm Location: Baltimore County Arts Guild Clubhouse, 10 St. Timothys Ln., Catonsville, MD 21228 Details: $5/class lesson. No experience nor partner is necessary. Irish dancing is energetic, so you'll want to bring water and wear comfortable clothing+ shoes with smooth soles (not athletic shoes) for dancing. Contact: email or see the EIC Calendar Flyer	11 RKIDs: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: Fall semester class. Date: Tuesday November 11, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM Location: Ridgeview Middle School 16600 Raven Rock Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Details: Classes are held on most Tuesday evenings this Fall. 13 sessions are planned. We take checks, cash or major credit cards for payment. New students: the first two classes are free! Contact: Our Website	12 RKIDs: Directors Meeting Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: Board of Directors meeting. Date: Wednesday November 12, 2025 Time: 7:30 - 9:15 pm Location: Zoom videoconference Details: This directors' meeting is open to current RKIDs members. Organization Contact: Kate (meeting agenda) or Bill	13 GWCC: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays until Dec. 4. Date: Thursday November 13, 2025 Time: 7-8pm: Basics-Beginners; 8-9:30: Continuers Location: Pinecrest Local Park Activities Building, 301 St. Lawrence Drive, Silver Spring, MD Details: $60 for 12 classes; dancers can attend both classes at no extra cost. Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny. Beginners class teaches the basics of set and ceili dances; Continuers class is for less common or more advanced sets. Instruction includes Set of the Month. Contact: email or website Flyer MORE EVENTS +  Additional Event MD Band Directors Band Sponsor/Host: Montgomery College What: Our David M. will be in concert with the Maryland Band Directors Band, playing clarinet. The Maryland Band Directors Band studies and performs classic band literature. Date: Thursday November 13, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Montgomery College Parilla Auditorium, 51 Mannakee St., Rockville, MD Details: Free Admission! The show will feature concert band music. Contact: Website or Email	14	15  Social Group: Brunch at the Green Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: Brunch at the Village Green. Date: Saturday November 15, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Village Green Restaurant, 120 N. Frederick Ave (Rt. 355), Gaithersburg MD 20877, just north of the Fr. Cuddy Bridge (which goes over the railroad tracks in Gaithersburg). Details: Meet other RKIDs at this casual, local restaurant. There is parking in front (2 spaces), along the side, and in the rear. For easier in and out, park at the nearby IHOP and walk a few steps to the restaurant. No RSVP is necessary. Contact: Jack C (see your membership directory)
16	17 Birthday! Happy Birthday to Evan D EIC: Dance Classes Sponsor/Host: EIC What: Irish Set Dance classes. For adults interested in learning commonly danced sets, tailored to beginners but all are welcome. Date: Monday November 17, 2025 Time: Mondays 7:30-9:30pm Location: Baltimore County Arts Guild Clubhouse, 10 St. Timothys Ln., Catonsville, MD 21228 Details: $5/class lesson. No experience nor partner is necessary. Irish dancing is energetic, so you'll want to bring water and wear comfortable clothing+ shoes with smooth soles (not athletic shoes) for dancing. Contact: email or see the EIC Calendar Flyer	18 Birthday! Happy Birthday to Kathi R RKIDs: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: Fall semester class. Date: Tuesday November 18, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM Location: Ridgeview Middle School 16600 Raven Rock Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Details: Classes are held on most Tuesday evenings this Fall. 13 sessions are planned. We take checks, cash or major credit cards for payment. New students: the first two classes are free! Contact: Our Website MORE EVENTS +  Additional Event Irish Social Dance Class Sponsor/Host: Fairfax City Parks & Rec What: Irish social dance class for ages 18+. Discover simple social and set dances, such as the Haymakers Jig, North Kerry and Lancers set. No experience necessary. Date: Tuesday November 18, 2025 Time: 7:30 - 8:45 pm Location: Green Acres Center: 4401 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 Details: Admission: $48, $9 drop-in. Taught by Hugh Conway. Five-week session. Contact: Parks & Rec Course Catalog flip page to Irish Social Dance, or email [email protected]	19  Social Group: Book Discussion Club Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: title: Ireland’s Pirate Queen by: Anne Chambers Date: Wednesday November 19, 2025 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Zoom - 7:00 PM Socializing 7:15 PM Book Discussion starts Details: There are many books available about Grace O’Malley. This is just one. Pick any book you want to read about this famous Irish woman. Our discussion will not be based on this specific book, but rather on Grace herself. Contact: Sonja	20 GWCC: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays until Dec. 4. Date: Thursday November 20, 2025 Time: 7-8pm: Basics-Beginners; 8-9:30: Continuers Location: Pinecrest Local Park Activities Building, 301 St. Lawrence Drive, Silver Spring, MD Details: $60 for 12 classes; dancers can attend both classes at no extra cost. Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny. Beginners class teaches the basics of set and ceili dances; Continuers class is for less common or more advanced sets. Instruction includes Set of the Month. Contact: email or website Flyer	21	22 Birthday! Happy Birthday to Gina B  Social Group: KHouse and Gardens Visit Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: Brunch at the Killarney House restaurant from 11:30am about 1pm, followed by a visit to Homestead Gardens to put you in the holiday spirit! Let Marie V. know by Wednesday Nov. 19 if you want to go to the Killarney House. Date: Saturday November 22, 2025 Time: 11:30 am - Location: 743 West Central Avenue Davidsonville, MD 21035 and 584 West Central Ave. Davidsonville, MD 21035 for the Killarney House Irish Restaurant Details: Please carpool if possible. Killarney House brunch is available from 11:30am to 1pm; they might not provide separate checks so bring cash. Davidsonville is about a one-hour drive from Gaithersburg. Homestead Gardens features wonderful holiday decorations, Santa's Workshop, an awesome train layout, Christmas decorations galore, lots of twinkling lights, and a vast array of items for sale. Contact: Marie V. Homestead Gardens Killarney House Pub
23 GWCC: Ceili Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC ceili Date: Sunday November 23, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: The Lyceum, 17801 Meeting House Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 Details: Admission: $20 members, $25 non-members. Potluck supper at first break, please bring a dish to share. Live music. All set dances called. Dances: Clare Mazurka Set, Bridge of Athlone, Kilcoona Set, Prague Set, Antrim Square Set, Cashel Set Paris Set, Waltz, Clare Plain Set. Contact: GWCC Flyer	24 EIC: Dance Classes Sponsor/Host: EIC What: Irish Set Dance classes. For adults interested in learning commonly danced sets, tailored to beginners but all are welcome. Date: Monday November 24, 2025 Time: Mondays 7:30-9:30pm Location: Baltimore County Arts Guild Clubhouse, 10 St. Timothys Ln., Catonsville, MD 21228 Details: $5/class lesson. No experience nor partner is necessary. Irish dancing is energetic, so you'll want to bring water and wear comfortable clothing+ shoes with smooth soles (not athletic shoes) for dancing. Contact: email or see the EIC Calendar Flyer	25 Fairfax City Parks & Rec: Irish Social Dance Class Sponsor/Host: Fairfax City Parks & Rec What: Irish social dance class for ages 18+. Discover simple social and set dances, such as the Haymakers Jig, North Kerry and Lancers set. No experience necessary. Date: Tuesday November 25, 2025 Time: 7:30 - 8:45 pm Location: Green Acres Center: 4401 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 Details: Admission: $48, $9 drop-in. Taught by Hugh Conway. Five-week session. Contact: Parks & Rec Course Catalog flip page to Irish Social Dance, or email [email protected]	26	27	28	29
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