What are the activities of the SCA?

There are Tournaments where the martial arts of the Middle Ages are displayed, and Feasts and Revels where medieval food, drink and entertainment are sampled. Classes on subjects dealing with either the Current Middle Ages (the S.C.A.) or the pre-seventeenth century world are taught by members at events called Universities or Collegiums. Arts and Sciences Fairs emphasize the exhibition and/or competition of various artistic skills and researches of S.C.A. members. Guilds or similar groups hold meetings to instruct and assist interested persons in such subjects as dance, cooking, armor making, needlework, music, and more. Information on S.C.A. is also disseminated in newsletters, magazines, and pamphlets. In additfion to the historic aspect of research and re-creation, the S.C.A. also encourages the spread of chivalry, courtesy, honor, and graciousness, qualities which are sadly lacking in today's world.

Among other things, we do:

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What can I do?

Part of the fun in joining the S.C.A. is selecting a persona, or a personal character from a specific historic time and place. Each person chooses a chronological and geographic time frame, and proceeds to research customs, manners, ethics, dress, eating habits, and many other factors from his chosen time and place to "flesh out" the characteristics of his persona from the past. The only restriction is that a persona may not be an actual historic figure, nor one from mythology or literature. The research about this persona may be as complex or as simple as the individual chooses. The time from of most personas in the Society covers approximately one thousand years, from the fall of Rome (c. 600 AD) to 1600 AD, and geographically includes all parts of the world known to western Europe in that time frame. While the emphasis is primarily European, many individuals have chosen an Oriental, Arabic, or even a Central American persona.

The barony holds weekly meetings with Fighter Practice promptly at 7:30 pm every Thursday night at Gene Autry Park. Court is held on the last Thursday of each month. Newcomers are always welcome.

Archery Practice
Practices are held every Sunday at 9:30 AM at the archery range at Papago Park. If practice is cancelled or otherwise interrupted, we will post a notice in the Announcements section above. The archery range is located at 62nd and Oak streets north of McDowell. Turn left on Oak (west) and then take the first right after the National Guard building. The archery range is the first up a dirt road. Bring sunscreen or a hat as there is not much shade. We do have lots of water! For those new to the sport, we have several loaner bows and will teach you the ropes.

Twin Moons Mailing List

TwinMoons-L is a mailing list for the populace of the SCA Barony of Twin Moons. It has been put in place to service the Barony, to send announcements of events, work parties, scriptoriums, classes and other such news that would be also heard at Baronial meetings. You may also make plans, ask for rides to events or even to banter.

To Subscribe
    1). From a web browser go to http://ondercin.com/twinmoons-l.html
    2). Follow the instructions for "Subscribing to TwinMoons-L"