Meetings, Events
Feb
13
Regular lodge meetings:
Next lodge meeting is in June, date to be determined.
Subsequent 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.
Syttende Mai
Sign up Genius link here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084CA9AA23AAFD0-syttende
Syttende Mai! May 17th afternoon-evening celebration of Norway’s Constitution Day will be in the upstairs hall at the Scan Centre this year. Starting at 5 p.m. with visiting, games, and a parade, then supper at 6:00 (the must-have hot dogs and ice cream, plus other choices), and a short program. $10/person for supper for ages 12+, free for the younger set. Please use the signupgenius link before May 13 if you’re planning to come.
Laft Hus Event
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. Always a fun time, whether you go as a delegate or a visitor. Maybe it’s someplace you’d like to explore. The Invite Letter has hotel information and what the registration fee covers.
If you don’t make it to Bismarck, it’s possible to enter the folk arts competition by sending your entries with someone who is going (Russ, Alison, Ron). The Folk arts entry form lists the classes of entries.
2024 District IV Convention Invite Letter
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 2024 are most welcome. They should be award-winning and not available for streaming.