Welcome TO THE DANISH CANADIAN CLUB

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The Danish Canadian Club (DCC) is an independent organization which has membership in The Federation of Danish Associations in Canada. The Winnipeg club takes an active role in promoting Danish culture and heritage through the events it hosts each year and we welcome everyone to attend any of our events.

We encourage people with Danish backgrounds to explore their heritage. Come join in our activities and meet other Danes and Danish descendants. We are certain you will find the experience to be very “hyggelig”!

UPCOMING DANISH CLUB EVENTS:

Do you have your 2025 Danish Club Membership? Now is a great time to renew ! 🇩🇰🇩🇰

Please visit the Scandinavian Centre’s membership page for renewal forms and instructions.

Did you also know we have a Facebook page ? Look us up, follow us… The Danish Canadian Club - Manitoba.

COMING EVENTS:

BRUNCH Sunday, October 20th - Danish Club hosts Sunday Brunch. Volunteers needed to help at the door, serve coffee, arrange dessert table, and clear dishes. Please contact us if you are able to volunteer.

DANISH BAKING BEE 🐝🍪🧁🥧

Wednesday, November 13th Come join us beginning at 11am to make a variety of Danish cookies for the bake table at the Scandinavian Centre’s upcoming Christmas Market. For more information please contact sperson@mymts.net.

JULEKLIP ❄️🌟

*date changed * Thursday, November 14th 6:30-9pm - What better way to start the holiday season than by learning how to make woven paper heart baskets, Christmas stars, and a variety of other traditional Danish and Scandinavian Christmas decorations. The best part is you get to take home everything you make. This event is drop in, and open to anyone over the age of 12.  A silver collection is taken at the door to contribute to the cost of craft supplies.

FESTIVE CENTREPIECE WORKSHOP 🕯️

Thursday, November 28th - 7 pm. Come join us and make your own beautiful Christmas table centrepiece. This will be an in-house guided workshop with supplies provided. Cost: $45/person. You must register via email to danishclubmbevents@gmail.com. Space is limited to 15 spots, and you will receive a confirmation email.

DANISH CHRISTMAS DINNER 🎄🍽️

Saturday, December 7th - You don’t want to miss this! Traditional menu featuring Flæskesteg (roast pork with crackling), rødkål (Danish red cabbage), brunede kartofler (caramelized new potatoes), and ris alamande (rice pudding with almonds). $60/person. Cash bar. Reservations required via danishclubmbevents@gmail.com. You will receive a confirmation email.

FASTELAVNS MASQUERADE BALL 🎭🎶

Saturday, February 22nd - save the date, we’re planning a fun evening ball ! Details to follow closer to date.

Highlights of past Danish Club EVENTS:

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Danes hosted Brunch on Sunday Sep 8th. We took the opportunity to present 3 individuals with lifetime memberships to the Danish club in recognition of their many valuable contributions and long term commitment to our club. Congratulations and much gratitude to Chris & Birthe C, & Emma G

Mange Tak

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About our annual Activities and Events:

SMØRREBRØDSAFTEN (Danish Sandwich Night)

In Spring and Fall the club hosts a Smørrebrødsaften for members and their guests. These events include a 4 course meal, accompanied by some fun and entertaining participatory activities. These nights are frequent sell-outs and very popular with our members. They are also important fundraisers for our club. Reservation information will be posted closer to each event. (Reservations required, managed by the Danish club)

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Watch for a variety of different summer events ranging from Skt Hans picnic/bonfire (Danish midsummer), Bike with the Danes, and Konge Spil afternoons. (What’s Konge Spil you ask? … a popular lawn game in Denmark and Sweden, easy to learn, most anyone can play)

SUNDAY BRUNCHES

The Danish Canadian Club, along with the other nordic clubs at the Scandinavian Centre, hosts Sunday Brunches in rotation throughout the year. Please refer to the Centre’s page for details on prices and to make reservations. (Reservations required, managed by the Centre)

For 2024-25 we’re scheduled to host for October 20th, January 26th, February 9th, March 23rd, and April 27th. Brunches are a great way to meet up with fellow members or to celebrate family occasions. We also encourage members to volunteer when it is our turn to host. If you are available and would like to help out please get in touch in advance. (Email sperson@mymts.net, or danishclubmbevents@gmail.com)

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

We encourage all members to come out for the Annual General Meeting (AGM). It is at this time we share the highlights of the past year and plan for the upcoming year. We value the input of our members.

JULEKLIP

What better way to start the holiday season, by learning how to make woven paper heart baskets, Christmas stars, and a variety of other traditional Danish and Scandinavian Christmas decorations. The best part is you get to take home all that you make. This event is open to anyone over the age of 12.  A silver collection is taken at the door to finance the craft supplies.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Scandinavian Centre holds a joint Children’s Christmas Party every year, and of course the Danish Club loves to participate.  Join the party as we celebrate the traditions of Christmas from the Nordic Countries. Admission is free. There’s games, music, tree decorating, crafts, snacks, face painting, and a visit from Santa.

DANISH CHRISTMAS DINNER

We are served a traditional Danish Christmas dinner highlighting; Flæskesteg (roast pork with crackling), rødkål (Danish red cabbage), brunede kartofler (caramelized new potatoes), and ris alamande (rice pudding with almonds). The evening is guaranteed to get you in the holiday mood and will have you singing Christmas carols and trying your luck at the auction table. Doors usually open at 6pm & dinner to follow shortly after. This event sells out annually. Reservation information will be posted closer to the event.

LANGUAGE CLASSES

If you are interested in Danish Language classes, please contact the Scandinavian Centre or a member of the Danish Club board.

FOLKLORAMA

Did you know that Danes eat on average 26 pounds of candy per year per person? Danes are the highest consumers of candy products in the world. The Danish room turns into a Danish candy shop during the Folklorama festival, offering visitors a variety of homemade and imported Danish sweets and licorices. It is a must see and taste when visiting Folklorama’s Scandinavian Pavilion and compliments the lovely food and entertainment provided by members of the Scandinavian Folk Group.

EXECUTIVE & BOARD MEMBERS of the DANISH CANADIAN CLUB

(The DCC meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month (excluding July and August) at 7:30 pm at the Scandinavian Centre.)

President- Susan P
Vice-President - Robyn R
Treasurer - Bjorn KH
Secretary - Sara S
Newsletter - Karl S
Communications & Federation Rep - Barb N
Danish Canadian Museum Rep - Michelle M

Member at large - Helle W