Quinte Irish Canadian Society
Site: Belleville
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: VIQ0320 | Last Full Update: 09 May 2017 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | VIQ |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Belleville |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1716 Stn CSC Belleville, ON K8N 0A5 |
| Bus Route Notes | Belleville Transit Map |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | To promote interest in and encourage all people to celebrate Irish culture in all aspects. To preserve and transmit Irish music, singing and dance through lectures, concerts, socials, plays and classes in Irish music, language and dance. To serve our community by sponsoring activities emphasizing education, friendship and by supporting the efforts of other local groups. |
| Hours | IRISH SESSIONS Irish music sessions are held Wednesdays from 5:30 pm-8:30pm (first hour is a slow session) at the Engineers Hall, 43 Pine Street Bring your whistle, accordion, fiddle, bohdran, flute, guitar... and join the fun. Share Irish tunes you know, learn a few new ones and have some fun. All levels of musicians are welcome. Email info@qics.ca for more information. Printable sheet music is available on our website at www.qics.ca IRISH DANCING Beginner to advanced irish dance classes are held every Thursday evening in Studio 'F' at the Quinte Ballet School of Canada as well as alternating Sundays. Classes are taught by Caitlin Callaghan and Orla Kelly, a TCRG certified teacher from the Kelly School of Irish Dance. For more information, email kellyirishdancebelleville@gmail.com or call Caitlin at 613-848-9479 or visit our website at www.thekellyschool.wixsite.com/kelly ADULT CEILI AND SET DANCING Held every other Tuesday (1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month) from 7:00-9:00 at the Grove Cottage B&B (just East of Bloomfield in Prince Edward County). Wear comfortable clothes and get ready to have fun. Everyone is welcome and no experience is required— and you do not have to come as a couple. Admission is FREE with a membership to the Quinte Irish Canadian Society.(Come out and give it a try first). Email us at info@qics.ca or visit the QCIS website for more information. |
| Areas Served | Hastings County ; Quinte Region |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Printable Membership form is available on the website |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - Family $25; Single $15; Seniors Family $20; Senior Single $10 ; Method(s) of Payment Accepted - Cheque |
| Service Categories | Cultural Heritage Groups ~ Irish Community ; Dance Instruction ; Music Groups |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | No office phone |
| info@qics.ca | |
| Website | www.qics.ca |
| Social Media |  |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1979 |
| Funding | Fees |