Meetup - Downtown Westerly Ghost Tour
Sunday, November 15, 2026
10:00 AM
Kirkin' O' the Tartan
10:00 AM
St. Michael’s Parish, 399 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
“Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan” is a Scottish-American worship service that celebrates the Scottish identity. The name combines “kirk,” the Scottish word for church, and “tartan,” the plaid cloth that symbolizes Scottish clans. The modern service includes bagpipes and a procession of clan banners, and is based on an oral tradition of secretly blessing family tartans during a time when the wearing of tartan was forbidden after the Battle of Culloden.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Richmond Cargill at: riscotty12@gmail.com or call 401-338-5931
Christmas Ceilidh
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Christmas Cèilidh is a potluck event open to members and their guests, and will be held at the Lafayette Lodge, 680 Nate Whipple Highway, Cumberland, RI. The evening will include dancing, musical performances by members of the Society, and raffle baskets supporting our Scottish Dancing Club.
Each guest brings a dish to share; this is a BYOB event if you desire. The event is FREE FOR MEMBERS; non-members pay a nominal entrance fee of $5 per person to be collected at the door.
Please bring a homemade or store prepared dish – No Pizza or fast food please!
Attendees are kindly asked to bring a non-perishable offering for a local food bank.
PLEASE WATCH YOUR EMAIL FOR THE INVITATION – NO PAPER NOTICE WILL BE SENT!
63rd Annual Burns Supper
The Scottish-American Society of RI is hosting its 63rd Annual Burns Supper honoring Scotland’s Poet Laureate, Robert Burns.
Join us January 30th, 2027 at the historic Rhodes on the Pawtuxet Ballroom 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston RI—Cocktail Hour XXX PM to XXX PM with Plated Dinner and Festivities to Follow, ending with Auld Lang Syne at XXX. Join us for an enchanting evening honoring The Bard himself, Robert Burns.
Delight in a Scottish Dinner and Celtic music by the Dashing Rock Trio as well as traditional Scottish customs, the skirl o’ the pipes and other entertainment. Try your luck at our Scottish-themed raffle featuring a liquor basket of Scottish Spirits along with other prizes. Conclude the evening with spirited Ceilidh dancing—our professional caller makes it easy for everyone to dance—novices and the experienced alike!
This family-friendly event is open to Scots and Scots at Heart. Come connect with your Scottish heritage, or simply enjoy a lively night out!
Meal options range from $XX – $XX for adults and $XX for children 12 and Under. SASRI Members will receive a $10 discount on all Adult meals. (Now might be a good time to join!) Tickets prices will increase after January XX; all tickets must be purchased by January XX.
Refund Policy
If you cannot attend, please contact James Kelleher at 401-524-6035 so that your name and meal can be placed on the Cancellation List. If we are able to sell your ticket to another guest, your money will be refunded (excluding any service charges incurred by you via electronic reservations).
Note: the charge on your credit card statement will appear as TL*Burns Supper 2026.
