One speaker explained what a Burns Nicht was and who Robert Burns was, whose birthday we celebrated. For newer members and the younger folks, this was a good way to hand down the history of the annual celebration.

We enjoyed a plentiful buffet dinner with many decadent desserts to sample (two or three times, for some!). A silent auction and raffle were held to raise money for the DCSS scholarship fund.

That’s where traditional ended and comedy was inserted in the program. Two of the younger event organizers staged a “Newlywed Game,” rounding up some good-natured older and younger couples to participate. Women were placed on one side of the podium and men on the other. A series of questions were asked of the women and they gave answers based on how well they knew their husbands. The men were given similar questions to answer. The answers were often hilarious. Each man were asked to name his wife’s favorite flower. Some said tulips, some said daisies, some said lilies. Those who failed to answer “rose” pretty much blew it! The women were asked to say what her husband carried in his sporran and each answered correctly. Many of the questions and answers were funny or just plain off the wall. The crowd laughed heartily. In the end, the women’s team answered right more than the men’s team.

The evening included some lively Celtic music. An elderly gent got up and danced a jig to some of their irresistible tunes. Others joined in briefly, laughing and enjoying a moment of silliness and pure fun.

At the end of the dinner, all 140 or so participants stood in a circle with arms joined and sang, “Auld Lang Syne.”