Meetings, Events
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Regular lodge meetings:
Please note: Next lodge meetings are scheduled for Mondays at 7:30 p.m. on September 9th and October 7th.
Then we switch to Saturdays at 10 a.m. for November 2nd and December 7th.
Have you checked out the list of Norwegian language resources? (purple link below)
Syttende Mai
Syttende Mai! About 50 people attended the May 17th afternoon-evening celebration of Norway’s Constitution Day. Cool but no rain so with flags, whistles and song we paraded around the block. Supper and a program followed.
We received a very generous donation of Norwegian language books for children and teens, along with some games and European format DVDs. Take a look at the link below for resources you can use (free to pick up). Whether it’s storybooks to read to the younger kids, teen novels that can also work for adult language learners, DVDs (in European format) that provide spoken Norwegian…contact secretary@sofncalgary.ca for access. Let’s make use of them!
Trinity Lutheran Church – Historic Calgary event
Saturday, August 3rd, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., 840 3rd Avenue SW
What an excellent presentation this was.
Many more sessions celebrating Calgary’s history over the next few days. Here is a link to the list: www.chinookhistory.ca
Ski for Light fun night/fundraiser
Pete’s BIG BIRTHDAY BASH and Ski for Light fundraiser
In the spirit of fun, friendship and the financial support of Ski for Light Canada, please come out on Tuesday, August 6 to celebrate another successful trip around the sun for your SFLC President – Peter Q!
Trolley 5 Brewhouse, in the 2nd floor Atrium (with elevator access). Doors open at 6 PM and the entertainment begins at 7 PM.
The music lineup includes our very own Sandy and the Moguls, Canmore’s Trundled, Roger Woodgate and more local favourites! There will be a cash bar for house-brews and great food on the menu. In lieu of cover-charge, please make a generous, tax-receiptable donation at the door or make an online donation to Ski for Light thru CanadaHelps.
Come out to this family-friendly event and chill with good friends, food and music at the Trolley 5 Brewpub, 728 17 Ave SW, Calgary. All ages welcome.
Date: TUESDAY AUGUST 6, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
To help keep track of numbers & for more info, please text Peter at 587-575-0560 and let him know that you’re coming.
Folk Dance Workshop in Red Deer
Mikkel Thompson and Ginny Lee, who have led many workshops in Calgary (and around the world) will be the instructors at Fanatullen’s folk dance workshop September 13-15. More information and the registration form may be found on Facebook, or email secretary@sofncalgary.ca.
Knut Haga
Knut Haga, longtime Sons of Norway member, passed away peacefully on February 20th. A gathering in his memory took place at the Scandinavian Centre from 1-4 p.m. Saturday March 16th. Obituary link is here Contact secretary@sofncalgary.ca for access to a thumb drive with pictures shown during the gathering.
District IV Convention
In Bismarck, North Dakota, from June 27-29. Delegates were Ron Reine and Alison Wiigs. Russ Wiigs attended as Zone 4 director. His term was over, and Karen Larson of Red Deer is the new zone director. Congratulations, Karen!
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Calgary European Film Festival (CEFF)
The Norwegian film sponsored by our lodge, Thomas vs. Thomas, had its North American debut at the 2023 festival.
Recommendations of recent Norwegian films to consider for the future are most welcome. They should be award-winning and not available for streaming.