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Local Activities
Special Events
Special events are usually all-day events during which people gather to re-create the Middle Ages with as much authenticity as possible, given modern safety and other considerations. Activities vary from event to event but most have a tournament and an elaborate evening meal called a feast. There may also be a royal court, games, arts competitions, dancing, and bardic circles (storytelling, music and poetry). An attempt at pre-1600s costume is required to attend.
Local branches usually host one or two special events per year. Vest Yorvik hosted Step Sprightly February 6 2010. For a list of other upcoming events in the Kingdom of Ealdormere (Ontario), please see the current events calendar on the Ealdormere home page.
Meetings
Weekly meeting topics range from lectures to special event planning. They are mostly held Mondays 7:30-9:30 pm in St. Paul's Church, 1190 Lorne Park Road, Mississauga, ON. Go to Lakeshore Road West between Mississauga Road and Southdown (Erin Mills), and turn up (north) on Lorne Park Road. The church is located on the left (west) side, just past Centennial Plaza, and has a large parking lot. Come in the 'office' door to the left of the main door as you are looking at the church from the street. Modern clothing is appropriate.
Some summer meetings (as noted in the schedule) are held Mondays starting at 6 pm in Mississauga Valley Park, 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd. From the south, go north on Hurontario and turn east on Central Pkwy E, then north on Mississauga Valley Blvd to the park. From other directions, go to hwy 403 and Hurontario. Go south on Hurontario and turn left (east) on Burnhamthorpe, right (south) at the first lights onto Arista Way, then left (east) on Mississauga Valley Blvd to the park. Park behind the Community Centre. Take the footbridge to the BBQ area near the picnic shelter.
| Date | Scheduled Activity (subject to change) |
|---|---|
| Mar 8 | Lecture: Courtly Mannners and Etiquette in the SCA |
| Mar 15 | Lecture: How to Plan a Feast |
| Mar 22 | Arts and Sciences: Bring a craft to work on or just view what others are doing |
| Mar 29 | Movie Night. Bring munchies! |
| Apr 5 | Business Meeting |
| Apr 12 | Lecture: How to Identify Fabric (choosing fabric for garb) |
| Apr 19 | Lecture: Wire Weaving Part I |
| Apr 26 | Arts and Sciences: Bring a craft to work on or just view what others are doing |
| May 1 | Stitch and Bitch: bring your needlework to work on at Eleanor's place. This is a Saturday afternoon meeting. For time and directions, contact the Chatelaine (see Contacts) |
| May 3 | Business Meeting |
| May 10 | Lecture: Bushido and Chivalry |
| May 17 | Lecture: Fabric Frolic (more about fabric for garb) |
| May 24 | NO MEETING: Victoria Day |
| May 31 | Movie Night. Bring munchies! |
| Jun 7 | Business Meeting |
| Jun 14 | Lecture: Intro to SCA Camping |
| Jun 21 | Lecture: Wire Weaving Part II |
| Jun 28 | Arts and Sciences: Bring a craft to work on or just view what others are doing |
Arts and Sciences Database
Canton members are encouraged to list their arts or science activities in a database called the Orange Book. For the user ID and password to access the online Orange Book, contact the Minister of Arts and Sciences or the Web Minister (see Contacts). Alternatively the MoAS has a paper version available at Canton meetings.
