Scandinavian Cultural Society of Calgary – Needs Volunteers at for our group’s Casino on Sunday Jan 29 and Monday Jan 30, 2023 – which will support our Society through the difficult year ahead.  It is at the new location for the Cash Casino at 40 Aero Crescent NE (turn off Deerfoot Tr onto Airport Rd)

PROGRAM Tuesdays January 10 – June

Free Yoga for Seniors @ Scan Centre – Tuesdays 9:30 am – 10:30 am  – requires registration.  Coffee, Cookies and Conversation to follow.  All seniors 60 years + are welcome to participate one day per week – limited to a max 30 persons / class.   Participants need to Register by email before attending a class to confirm if space is available.

Registration includes confirming your name and contact information.  Also include dates you will be away within the next 3 months to optimize scheduling of full 30 participant classes.  You will be contacted by email or phone when spots come available.

The yoga instructor is a professional with many years of experience.  Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. All other Yoga Resource materials are supplied – balls, blocks, straps & bolsters. See you there! Any questions, Contact: Scandinavian Centre  email: scanctr@telus.net

Winter Session starts Wednesdays in January 2023

If you like to sing, come and join our Scandinavian Choir. Learn Nordic folk music and pronunciation at Wednesday practices from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Scandinavian Centre. Christmas and Spring concerts offer opportunities for solo and small group performances in addition to choir presentations.  E-mail scanctr@telus.net or call Alison at 403-283-1299 for more information.

Starts Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Youth Choir for 7 – 14 year olds.   Wednesdays  5:30 pm – 6:45 pm in 2 sessions from Sept to Dec and Jan to May. Here is a fun way to learn to sing, meet people, gain confidence and earn the admiration of parents and family.  Scandinavian Centre 739-20th Ave NW  T2M 1E2.  Minimal cost – sponsored by the Scandinavian Cultural Society.  Pianist and Director will lead the choir and teach/promote basic choral skills.

Performances: Include – Spring & Christmas Choir Concerts (Feature Seasonal Songs & Scandinavian Selections) @ Scandinavian Centre

AGM – Calgary Scandinavian Centre Co-Op Ltd. –  7:00 pm Monday February 27, 2023
1 Vote per Shareholder
AGM – Scandinavian Cultural Society of Calgary – 8:00 pm Monday February 27, 2023
1 Vote per Membership
Masks are Mandatory and may only be removed when seated and physically distanced
Sanitizer Station at entry – Coffee and refreshments will be served

Sat March 4, 2023 – Lutefisk Dinner – Limited 40 Sons of Norway Members / Guests

WE NOW HAVE LUTEFISK!
An idea from the December meeting is making the lutefisk event an ‘active member’ benefit. Earn a free or lower-priced ticket by participating in the January and February meetings and the February 6th Ski for Light support. Then the proposed dinner and movie would be March 4th in the Valhalla room, capacity 40 guests.
Extra lutefisk, available at cost, $30 per 1.75 lb package. Contact secretary@sofncalgary.ca

Friday May 5, 2023 – 7:00 pm  @ the Scandinavian Centre, 739 – 20th Ave NW – Tickets $10 @ Scandinavian Centre Office or at the door if not sold out, Under 16 Free –  Call 403 284-2610 or email scanctr@telus.net  for further info.

2023 Sons of Norway Syttende May Celebrations

Wednesday May 17th, 2023 @ Scandinavian Centre – Viking Hall upstairs

Details to be confirmed for 2023.

2022 Details:  Doors open at 4:30, Parade at 5:00, Bar opens at 5:30, dinner at 6:30. Short program and music after Dinner. Dinner tickets must be bought by May 7. $10/youth age 15 and under, $25/non-member, $20/member. Younger children and those not staying for Dinner are free – but please register for room set up & capacity purposes. Tickets available by calling Alison/Russ 403 283-1299 – Payments may be dropped in the Scandinavian Centre Mailbox on 20th Ave Entrance and Tickets will then be held at the door.

Click this link to download a poster: 2018-SON-May-17-poster

November 12, 2023 – Second Sunday in November
10:30 am – 3:00 pm @ Scan Centre 739 – 20th Ave NW
Admission $1.00 CASH – please try to bring a loonie to speed up access – for more info – email scanctr@telus.net

A wide variety of unique homemade baking, handmade & Scandinavian crafts, toys, woodworking, knitting, painting, dolls, cards, jewellery, pottery and much more!  Some vendors accept (CASH or Cheque) only – especially on baking  – some vendors have the square for CREDIT CARDS.  There is a ATM at a convenience store a few blocks west on 20th Ave or at the 7-11 on 4th Street NW.

Downstairs – (CASH ONLY) Scandinavian Lunch of open faced herring, shrimp, ham & roast beef sandwiches, sweets and coffee/tea/juice will be for sale.  $10 Lunch Combo for a sandwich, a square and a drink.