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Dine and dance at Caledonian Society ball

Party time: a traditional Scottish ceilidh is being held as part of the Caledonian Society of Bermuda's annual St Andrew's Day ball (Photograph courtesy of the Caledonian Society of Bermuda)

• The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce presents Is Retirement Achievable in Bermuda: A Panel Discussion on Tuesday, November 24. The long-term shift from traditional defined benefit pensions to defined contribution plans has placed significant responsibility and challenges on retirees to successfully generate lifetime retirement income. From 8am until 10am at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, they will explore the current contributory pension scheme in Bermuda how it works and if it is sufficient to achieve minimum retirement outcomes for our citizens. They will also discuss what can be done to improve those outcomes whether through participant behaviour, plan design or legislative changes. This discussion is presented by Miguel DaPonte, Senior Vice President of BF & M Insurance Group, and Moderated by Nathan Kowalski, Co-Chair of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce Economics Committee. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. For more information, or to register, visit http://ow.ly/UeT7T or contact slee@bcc.bm or 295-4201.

• This year’s Warwick Academy Production is the comedy musical Bugsy Malone from Wednesday, November 25, to Saturday, November 28. Based on Alan Parker’s classic 1976 film of the same name, the play follows the exploits of Bugsy Malone, a regular guy caught in the crossfire of 1920’s American gang warfare represented in the guise of bumbling Fat Sam and suave Dandy Dan. Between his efforts to avoid the dreaded ‘splurge gun’ Bugsy encounters romance in the shape of homely actress Blousey Brown and the unwanted attentions of nightclub siren Tallulah. With a cast of more than 50 students, directed by Mr Cunningham and produced by Mr. Jones, Bugsy Malone promises to be an action packed dazzling evening of drama and music – entertainment for all the family. Showtime will be at 7.30pm nightly in the Phoebe Purvis Memorial Hall from Wednesday, November 25, to Friday, November 27, with a Gala Evening Presentation at 8pm on Saturday, November 28. Ticket are $25 for the Wednesday to Friday. On these nights there are also five VIP tables which seat a maximum of four people. These tables will be directly in front of the stage and will cost $200 each. Benefits include an outstanding view, nibbles and tantalizing food, plus the odd drink as part of the package. The Gala Evening on the 28th costs $100 a seat (or $800 a table). The price includes a three course sit down meal, soft and alcoholic drinks, a live and ‘silent’ auction, plus a raffle.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact 239-9456.

• Need a fitness-related goal before 2015 ends? KPMG know how to go the extra mile and are now accepting applications for the KPMG Front Street Mile Trials on Friday, November 27. The trials are a series of mile races for primary, middle and senior school students, and Bermuda adult runners, beginning at 6pm at National Sports Centre. The top 20 fastest runners in each category qualify for an invitation to the 2016 KPMG Front Street Mile to be held on Friday, January 15, 2016. This event is part of the 2016 Bermuda Marathon Weekend and all races are sanctioned and organised by BNAA. The fees are $8 for students and $15 for adults. Runners can enter online at www.RaceDayWorld.com or pick up entry forms from Sportseller or your local schools. For more information, contact Race Director Mike Charles at 292-6515 or mcharles@but.bm.

•The Bermuda Diabetes Association invite you to participate in their Denim Day on Friday, November 27. This annual fundraiser encourages people to wear denim and donate funds. All proceeds donated to the Association are used to reduce the prevalence of diabetes nationwide. For more information, and to learn how to participate, contact info@diabetes.bm or visit www.Diabetes.bm.

• Promising an evening to remember, the Caledonian Society of Bermuda’s St Andrew’s Ball will take place at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club on Saturday, November 28. The event kicks off with a cocktail reception (cash bar) from 6.30pm until 7.30pm. You are then seated at 8pm for dinner, served after the Grand March and MC’s welcome. The four-course dinner with wine will be followed by the ceilidh portion of the evening (Scottish dancing, pronounced kay-lee), with live music from the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band, and then you can dance the night away with a DJ until 2am. You do not need to be Scottish to attend — you just have to enjoy good food, good company, drinking, dancing, or all of the above, as a good mix of fun people from around the world attend Caledonian Society events. Don’t worry if you don’t know the moves — they will teach you! There will be a free practice run at the Police Recreation Club in Prospect on the Wednesday before the ball (November 25 from 7pm until 9.30pm) to show you the basics. The practice run is a great night out in itself but, even if you miss that, you will be able to pick it up easily on the night. The Ball is all about having fun while raising money for charity, so there is no need to stress about getting it absolutely right. Dress code is black tie and tickets are $175 each, including everything but additional drinks. Tickets can be purchased for individuals, couples or whole tables (tables are either for ten or 12 people). Stephanie Roos will be coordinating the seating arrangements and you can contact her at stephanieroos@kpmg.bm. You can also pay for your tickets online at www.pTix.bm. For more information, including updates on the menu and room rates as they become available, visit www.CaledonianSocietyofBermuda.com or the event page on Facebook.

• Enjoy an entertaining evening of laughter this Thanksgiving weekend at the Live Love Laugh Comedy Show at the Fairmont Southampton on Saturday, November 28. Doors open at 8pm, with showtime at 9pm. International comedians Kym Whitley, David Arnold and Sam Morril will be performing and the event will be hosted by Aida Rodriguez. Admission is $65 regular or $85 for VIPs. Tickets are on sale at Fairmont Southampton, Secrets, Audio Visual (both Somerset and Hamilton locations) and Music Box. There is limited availability for VIP Packages, which include preferred seating, reserved table upfront and personal with the comedians, All Access Pass celebrity-style, Live Love Laugh photograph section and autographed DVD. This event is rated M for Mature Audience and special room rates are also available with the promo code LIVE LOVE LAUGH COMEDY SHOW. For more information, contact extremeinfo7@gmail.com or visit www.1ExtremeEntertainment.com.

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