April Cultural Meeting – Potluck Dinner

Nordic Hall - Scandinavian Living Center 206 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA, United States

NOTE; The April Cultural Meeting marks the return to our Friday evening schedule with a 6:30 start time for this particular meeting: The lodge’s annual potluck supper will be on Friday, April 1st (no joke), so it’s not too early … Continued

May Cultural Meeting

Nordic Hall - Scandinavian Living Center 206 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA, United States

At the May cultural meeting, Lodge member Mike Arnum, a Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist (MCH), will give a presentation about creating a garden space that is reminiscent of Norway. By using a variety of plants that are commonly grown there, or … Continued

June Cultural Meeting

The Scandinavian Living Center

At our June 3rd Cultural meeting, we will once again welcome members to join us on the lawn (weather permitting) to play some kubb. Kubb is a lawn game of Viking origin where the objective is to knock over wooden … Continued

Annual Welcome Back Dinner

Nordic Hall - Scandinavian Living Center 206 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA, United States

On Saturday, September 10th, at 6:00 p.m. Better Late than Never Because of our “pandemic hibernation”, we have been unable to welcome new members to the lodge or present certificates of appreciation for those who have served the lodge over … Continued

October Cultural Meeting

The Scandinavian Living Center

Fridtjof Nansen is considered the godfather of all modern polar explorers. In 1888 (at age 26), he became the first person to successfully cross Greenland from coast to coast.  At age 31 he organized and led a second expedition to … Continued

November Cultural Meeting

Nordic Hall - Scandinavian Living Center 206 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA, United States

Susan Hill, New England Ski for Light president, will talk about the origins of guided skiing for blind and visually impaired participants, and how it was brought from Norway to the US where it is practiced across the country. Susan’s … Continued

Juletrefest for Folk

Nordic Hall - Scandinavian Living Center 206 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA, United States

Come and enjoy the Lodge’s Christmas festival. Circle around the Christmas tree to traditional songs and music. Sing carols. Feast on traditional cookies and other desserts. Engage with other members to share and mark this season of friendship. Finish the … Continued

January Cultural Meeting

Nordic Hall - Scandinavian Living Center 206 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA, United States

NOTE: During the months of January, February, and March our meetings are held on Sunday afternoons each month beginning at 3:00pm.  This is done to minimize the amount of nighttime driving.   The installation of Officers and Directors of Norumbega … Continued

March Cultural Meeting

Nordic Hall - Scandinavian Living Center 206 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA, United States

At the cultural meeting on Sunday, March 5th, we will hear from Elsa Comiskey about the tradition of bunads from the different ‘fylker’ in Norway and look at how each county developed its own unique style.  Elsa Comiskey was born … Continued

Syttende mai Family Picnic

Nordic Hall - Scandinavian Living Center 206 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA, United States

Norumbega Lodge is once again hosting our annual Syttende mai family picnic on Saturday, May 2oth.  It will be held at the Scandinavian Cultural Center at 206 Waltham St., West Newton.  Click of the word flyer blow to get more … Continued

$5 – $15