PROGRAM Tuesdays – off for the SUMMER – Restarts Tues August 20, 2024

Free Yoga for Seniors @ Scan Centre – Tuesdays 10 am – 11 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.  (If you were registered in previous session – you may re-register when attending Aug 20 & 27, 2024 classes or email scanctr@telus.net)

CLASS IS FULL with a waiting list of 6 + seniors.

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

Fall Session starts Wednesdays  – September 4, 2024 ends December 6, 2024

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.

Fall Session Starts Wednesday, September 11, 2024 to December 6, 2024 (Dates to be confirmed)

Winter Session Starts Wednesday, January 8, 2025 to May 2, 2025 (Dates to be confirmed)

Youth Choir for 8 – 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

Scandinavian Cultural Society of Calgary – Needs Volunteers at for our group’s Casino on Sunday October 13 and Monday October 14, 2024 – Thanksgiving Weekend – 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)

November 10, 2024 – 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.

Christmas Choir Concert with Adult & Youth Choir – Friday, December 6, 2024 – 7:00 pm @ Scandinavian Centre.  Tickets $10 CASH at the Door.  (Door opens at 6:30 pm)  no charge for Children, however they need a (free) ticket for Hall Capacity Reasons.  Doors open at 6:30 pm General Admission Seating.  Explore Nordic Culture with an entertaining evening of songs including coffee and a taste some Traditional Scandinavian Christmas Treats.

NOTE AGM’S CHANGED TO DAYTIME 1 pm
AGM – Calgary Scandinavian Centre Co-Op Ltd. –  1 pm Monday February 24, 2025
1 Vote per Shareholder
AGM – Scandinavian Cultural Society of Calgary – 2 pm Monday February 24, 2025
1 Vote per Membership
Masks are Mandatory and may only be removed when seated and physically distanced
Coffee and refreshments will be served

Friday May 2, 2025 – 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.