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NEWS & COMING EVENTS
best deal in town: Friday lunches; no lunch april 18
Friday Lunches are open to all members and friends of the Scandinavian Centre. Come join the friendly group upstairs at the Scandinavian Centre, Fridays, between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., on Fridays to have soup, sandwiches, coleslaw, dessert, and coffee, for $10.00/per person (pay cash at the door). All profits support the club and programming at the Centre. If you’re planning on coming with a group of more than four people, however, please contact Janet at least 7 days in advance, at jac2@mymts.net
pilgrims way, Norway talk rescheduled for thursday, april 24
On Thursday, April 24, Paul Sartison and Val From will share stories of their recent trip to Norway. Our Kosi Kveld event meets upstairs in the Viking Hall; doors open at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Coffee served.
Paul spent a week walking a portion of Gudbrandsdalsleden, one of the St. Olav Ways pilgrimage routes that ends at Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim. Val then joined him, and the two of them spent time in Trondheim and further north, enjoying the countryside and visiting the home of some of Val's ancestors.
Since we had to reschedule this talk (due to inclement weather last month), we will postpone our Bingo in Norwegian night; details to be announced.
volunteer opportunities
The Norwegian Canadian Club seeks volunteers to serve in an informal ad hoc capacity. We are currently organizing a working committee to promote Crossings 200, an observation of 200 years of immigration from Norway to North America. Other general areas you could help in include planning monthly, annual and/or special events, like Folklorama, or helping with communications and/or archives. Volunteering with the NCC is a fun way to learn more about Norwegian history and culture, both in Winnipeg and in Norway, and meet like-minded folks.
For more information, please contact Martha at NorwegianCanadianClub@gmail.com
coming events:
April 27: Norwegian Brunch - Crossings 200 [Norwegian immigration]
May 17: Syttende Mai - Norwegian Constitution Day + unveiling of Norway-to-Manitoba Immigration Map
Norwegian Language Classes
Instructor Richard Castro is offering Norwegian language classes. For more information, email Janet at jac2@mymts.net or call 204-889-2714.
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HISTORY
The NCC was founded in 1985. It was preceded by other Norwegian cultural organizations in Winnipeg which date back to 1912. Our membership is open to all. Some members are natives of Norway, claim Norwegian ancestry or have married into the culture, while others are simply interested in learning about Nordic life. We promote mutual interest in Norway and support of its language, food, and culture, to the community Winnipeg and environs.
The Norwegian Club meets the last Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m., either for an executive meeting or for a general program on cultural topics, called Kosi Kveld. During the cold, dark winter months, we may switch in-person cultural activities to Sunday afternoons, as scheduling allows.
CELEBRATIONS
In May, the NCC hosts Syttende Mai celebrations, the annual Norwegian Constitution Day on May 17th. We have celebrated Syttende Mai on May 17th since 1912. The event features music, a children’s dance performance and traditional food, like lefse-wrapped hotdogs!
Our club hosts an annual Lutefisk Dinner every November. While many prove their might by actually eating lutefisk, we also have Norwegian meatballs for those who prefer a different taste. A live performance by some of our club members is always a great treat and the songs never fail to ring out through the main hall at the Centre.
In January, when possible, the NCC hosts a version of Juletrefest the traditional Norwegian celebration of singing Christmas songs around the tree.
The NCC participates in the main events of the Scandinavian Cultural Centre, including the The Viking Feast, the Annual Christmas Market and Café, the Children’s Christmas Party, and Folklorama.
‘Koselig Kveld’ - The Norwegian Club uses this name for its social evenings that focus on building community. The name ‘Koselig Kveld,’ (or Kosi Kveld) as created by Randi Tollefsen, translates into “nice evening,” but “nice” in the sense of happy-to-be-here-with-you. The dictionary says koselig (KOOS-uh-lee) means “cozy,” but the word really expresses a deeper concept in Norway. All are always welcome!
2025 BOARD MEMBERS
President: Martha Helgerson
Vice President: Selma Parsons
Secretary: Elaine Lochhead
Treasurer: Marj Grevstad