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!
Laft Hus Event
Trinity Lutheran Church – Historic Calgary event
Saturday, August 3rd, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., 840 3rd Avenue SW
Velkommen! The Little Church That Could!
Founded as a small house church in 1899, Historic Trinity Lutheran Church celebrates its 125th anniversary this year! The small but mighty congregation was founded by Norwegian immigrants working for Peter Prince’s Eau Claire and Bow River Lumber Company and is still welcoming all today. Escorted by Cory Gross, a museums and heritage professional, local tour guide, and deacon of the Church, learn about one of the last remnants of the old, once thriving, residential community of Eau Claire.
Everyone welcome to attend, please pass along and be sure to check out all the other 85 sessions during the 11 days. Chinook Country Historical Society: www.chinookhistory.ca
Contact secretary@sofncalgary.ca if interested in being a greeter at Trinity. It would mean arriving at 9:30 for a brief orientation.
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 for delegates and visitors. 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.