Cultural Meeting
April Cultural Meeting – Potluck Dinner
Nordic Hall - Scandinavian Living Center 206 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesNOTE; 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 StatesAt 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 CenterAt 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 StatesOn 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 CenterFridtjof 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 StatesSusan 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 StatesCome 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 StatesNOTE: 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 StatesAt 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 StatesNorumbega 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