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SUMMARY:September Welcome Back Pot Luck Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Summer has taken a turn toward the fall months and that can only mean that Norumbega Lodge will begin meeting again on a monthly basis.  To kick it all off we are hosting our Annual Welcome Back Pot Luck Dinner on Saturday\, September 9th at the SLC.  Please join in the fun by bringing a main dish and/or a dessert item to share with the group beginning at 6:00 PM.
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/september-welcome-back-pot-luck-dinner/
LOCATION:Nordic Hall – Scandinavian Living Center\, 206 Waltham Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting,Meetings,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T210000
DTSTAMP:20230527T005219Z
CREATED:20230527T005219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T005219Z
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SUMMARY:June Cultural Meeting
DESCRIPTION:June 2nd at 7:30 PM — Jordbaer-Fest Social\nIn June Norumbega Lodge will meet one more time\nbefore our summer hiatus. Please join us on June\n2nd for Jordbaer-Fest. We’d like folks to bring their\nfavorite Strawberry delights to accompany our\ncoffee break this evening.\nWe will be enjoying social time this evening. We’re\ngoing to gather around to socialize and play\ngames. Please bring along your favorite table top\ngame to share. We will have many available for a\nfun social evening together. You are encouraged to\nbring a friend. For those interested\, the lodge Kubb\nset is available to use out on the lawn.
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/june-cultural-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Nordic Hall – Scandinavian Living Center\, 206 Waltham Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T150000
DTSTAMP:20230414T192233Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T192233Z
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SUMMARY:Syttende mai Family Picnic
DESCRIPTION: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 details. \nFlyer \n 
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/syttende-mai-family-picnic-2/
LOCATION:Nordic Hall – Scandinavian Living Center\, 206 Waltham Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T170000
DTSTAMP:20230213T015855Z
CREATED:20230213T015855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T015855Z
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SUMMARY:March Cultural Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nElsa Comiskey was born in Løten\, a small village in Norway.  Afrter finishing Hamar Katedralskole\, Elsa moved to  the U.S. in 1961.  She continiued her education in the U.S. and received her M.Ed and worked with international students at Northeastern University.  Later on\, Elsa worked for a modeling agency in Boston.  Knitting and hiking in the mountains are two of her favorite activities. \nIf you have a bunad\, please wear it to the meeting.  If yours has shrunk from hanging in the closet too long since you last wore it\, bring it to show.
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/march-cultural-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Nordic Hall – Scandinavian Living Center\, 206 Waltham Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T170000
DTSTAMP:20230104T031126Z
CREATED:20221212T152419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T031126Z
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SUMMARY:January Cultural Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nThe installation of Officers and Directors of Norumbega Lodge #3-506\, Sons of Norway will take place on Sunday\, January 8th\, 2023\, at 3:00 p.m.\, \nin the Nordic Hall at the Scandinavian Cultural Center.  Our installing officer will be Barbara Berntsen\, former Third District President. \nOur volunteer officers work hard to keep the lodge functioning smoothly.  Please come to support your newly-elected Officers and Directors\, to let them know you appreciate their willingness to serve\, and to \ncelebrate the continued success and vibrancy of our lodge. \nPlease consider bringing a favorite snack to share. \n  \n  \n2:00 p.m. – set-up \n2:30 p.m. – socializing \n3:00 p.m. – installation \n  \nMasks must be worn when entering the building. but may be removed in the Nordic Hall.
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/january-cultural-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Nordic Hall – Scandinavian Living Center\, 206 Waltham Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T213000
DTSTAMP:20221117T134127Z
CREATED:20221011T204144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T134127Z
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SUMMARY:Juletrefest for Folk
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the Lodge’s\nChristmas festival. Circle around the Christmas tree to traditional\nsongs and music. Sing carols. Feast on traditional cookies and other\ndesserts. Engage with other members to share and mark this season\nof friendship. Finish the evening with riskrem and perhaps win the\nheldig gris. \nIf you wish to join in on a gift exchange please bring a gift worth no more than $10. \nFor a flyer for this event click here
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/juletrefest-for-folk/
LOCATION:Nordic Hall – Scandinavian Living Center\, 206 Waltham Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T213000
DTSTAMP:20221011T203427Z
CREATED:20221011T203427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T203427Z
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SUMMARY:November Cultural Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Susan Hill\, New England Ski for Light president\,\nwill talk about the origins of guided skiing for blind and visually\nimpaired participants\, and how it was brought from Norway to the US\nwhere it is practiced across the country. Susan’s presentation will\ninclude showing equipment\, demonstrating techniques for skiers\, and\ndescribing how to become a guide. With a weekend outing in\nCraftsbury\, VT\, Jan 5-8 scheduled\, as well as local events at Weston\nSki Track\, members will be invited to become volunteer guides.
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/november-cultural-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Nordic Hall – Scandinavian Living Center\, 206 Waltham Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T213000
DTSTAMP:20220916T233519Z
CREATED:20220913T151219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T233519Z
UID:1242-1665171000-1665178200@norumbegasofn.org
SUMMARY:October Cultural Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 the North Pole; although he and his crew ultimately did not reach the Pole\, they came closer than anyone had come before\, beating the previous record  by 150 miles. Timothy Boyce will describe who Nansen was\, how and why he organized his polar explorations\, focusing on the incredible challenges his voyages faced\, and his indomitable will to overcome all obstacles.  This lecture will also touch upon Nansen’s post-explorer career as statesman and humanitarian. \nThis meeting will also be in-person as well as on Zoom so watch for the link on the lodge website homepage
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/october-cultural-meeting-4/
LOCATION:The Scandinavian Living Center
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Lein%2C Sports Director":MAILTO:sports@norumbegasofn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T210000
DTSTAMP:20220825T001615Z
CREATED:20210806T202806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T001615Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Welcome Back Dinner
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 10th\, at 6:00 p.m. \nBetter Late than Never\nBecause of our “pandemic hibernation”\, we have been unable to welcome new\nmembers to the lodge or present certificates of appreciation for those who have served\nthe lodge over many years. We’re going to try to make up for that as much as possible.\nAt the September Welcome Back Supper\, we will be initiating those who have joined the\nlodge since 2019. In the meantime\, we will try to get membership certificates to those\nwho should have received them at our 50th anniversary celebration \nPlease bring your favorite main dish and/or side dish to share for the dinner portion of \nour gathering. \nSaturday\, September 10th\, at 6:00 p.m. \n  \n 
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/annual-welcome-back-pot-luck-501-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Nordic Hall – Scandinavian Living Center\, 206 Waltham Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T210000
DTSTAMP:20220526T144930Z
CREATED:20220526T144930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T144930Z
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SUMMARY:June Cultural Meeting
DESCRIPTION:At our June 3rd Cultural meeting\, we will once again\nwelcome members to join us on the lawn (weather\npermitting) to play some kubb.\nKubb is a lawn game of Viking origin where the\nobjective is to knock over wooden blocks (kubbar) by\nthrowing wooden batons (kastpinnar) at them. Kubb\ncan be described as a combination of bowling and\nhorseshoes. Play takes place on a small rectangular\nplaying field\, known as a “pitch”. “Kubbs” are placed at\nboth ends of the pitch\, and the “king”\, a larger wooden\nblock\, is placed in the middle of the pitch. Some rules\nvary from country to country and from region to region\,\nbut the ultimate objective of the game is to knock over\nthe “kubbs” on the opposing side of the pitch\, and then\nto knock over the “king”\, before the opponent does.  Any \nperson at any age can play this game.\nAfter kubb\, come inside for coffee and conversation.\nSet-up: 6:30 PM Play kubb: 7:00 PM Meeting: 7:30 PM
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/june-cultural-meeting-2/
LOCATION:The Scandinavian Living Center
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T210000
DTSTAMP:20220502T151312Z
CREATED:20220316T233835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T151312Z
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SUMMARY:May Cultural Meeting
DESCRIPTION:At the May cultural meeting\, Lodge member Mike Arnum\, a\nMassachusetts Certified Horticulturist (MCH)\, will give a\npresentation about creating a garden space that is reminiscent\nof Norway. By using a variety of plants that are commonly\ngrown there\, or are native to Scandinavia\, or by using\ntechniques and ornaments to accent your garden\, you too can\nhave “a little piece of Norway in your own back yard.” Arnum\nwill detail the Norwegian approach to gardening and explore\nScandinavian garden design (does it exist?)\, based on his\ntravels and study in the country.\nProtocol for entering the building: You must show proof of\nvaccination before entering the Nordic Hall. Masks must be\nworn.\nIf you are not vaccinated and want to attend the meeting virtually\, the Zoom link will be\navailable by 6 PM at the lodge website: norumbegasofn.org.
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/may-cultural-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Nordic Hall – Scandinavian Living Center\, 206 Waltham Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T210000
DTSTAMP:20220317T133125Z
CREATED:20220211T234659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T133125Z
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SUMMARY:April Cultural Meeting - Potluck Dinner
DESCRIPTION:NOTE; The April Cultural Meeting marks the return to our Friday evening schedule with a 6:30 start time for this particular meeting: \nThe lodge’s annual potluck supper will be on Friday\, April 1st (no joke)\, so it’s not too\nearly to start going through your recipes to see what you want to bring. \nThe Lodge will provide bread and drinks but the rest of the meal is on us.  Please plan to bring a dish and/or a dessert item that will serve 6 – 8 people. \nIt always turns out to be a surprisingly tasty and balanced meal with lots of conversation\, laughter and enjoyment for everyone. \nProtocol for entering the building: You must show proof of vaccination before entering the Nordic Hall. Masks must be worn.except when eating.
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/april-cultural-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Nordic Hall – Scandinavian Living Center\, 206 Waltham Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T173000
DTSTAMP:20220224T183733Z
CREATED:20220211T234143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T183733Z
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SUMMARY:March Cultural Meeting
DESCRIPTION:At the March cultural meeting on Sunday\, March 6th\, we will hear from Elsa Comiskey about the\nknitting tradition in Norway and look at how each county developed its own unique mitten pattern. \nElsa Comiskey was born in Løten\, a small village in Norway. After finishing Hamar Katedralskole\,\nElsa moved to the U.S. in 1961. She continued her education in the U.S. and received her M.Ed and\nworked with international students at Northeastern University. Later on\, Elsa worked for a modeling\nagency in Boston. Knitting and hiking in the mountains are two of her favorite activities. \nWe’ll also be electing one additional Convention delegate\, as well as filling the positions of\nCounselor and 1-year Trustee \nProtocol for entering the building: You must show proof of vaccination before\nentering the Nordic Hall. Masks must be worn. \nIf you are not vaccinated and want to attend the meeting virtually\, send an e-mail to\nPeter Vatne at president@norumbegasofn.org so he can send you the Zoom link.
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/march-cultural-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Nordic Hall – Scandinavian Living Center\, 206 Waltham Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220206T170000
DTSTAMP:20220112T191311Z
CREATED:20220110T192353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T191311Z
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SUMMARY:February Cultural Meeting
DESCRIPTION:February has Valentine’s Day\, when we celebrate love. Let’s show our love\, fraternalism\, creativity\, and\ngenerosity at the February cultural meeting on Sunday\, February 6th\, by having a fund-raiser to benefit the\nSons of Norway Foundation\, which provides much needed help to members nationwide in times of disaster.\nSince we still have to be flexible because of the ongoing pandemic\, we’ve planned an event which can be\ndone in person\, via Zoom\, or as a hybrid event.  \nLet’s create themed baskets to be auctioned off at the February meeting. Love to bake? Make a basket with cooking\nitems or baked goods. Love the movies? Make a movie night basket. Love to celebrate? Make a wine and cheese basket.\nLove to read? Make a book lover’s basket. Love to garden? Make a basket with seed packets and gardening tools. How\nabout a game night basket\, a Lego basket\, a graphic novel basket\, or a Valentine’s Day hearts and flowers and chocolate\nbasket? This is an opportunity to have some fun\, admire one another’s creativity\, and demonstrate our generosity by\nhelping fellow Sons of Norway members in need. If our meeting is in person\, bring your baskets to the Nordic Hall\nto be auctioned off. If our meeting is by Zoom or is hybrid\, prepare to show us your basket from the comfort of your\nown home. We’ll arrange a time and place for people to meet to claim their baskets. Hint: you are allowed to put\ntogether more than one basket\, and you are not only allowed\, but encouraged\, to bid on more than one basket!  \nProtocol for entering the building: You must show proof of vaccination before entering the Nordic Hall. Masks must\nbe worn. If you are not vaccinated and want to attend the meeting virtually\, send an e-mail to Peter Vatne at\npresident@norumbegasofn.org so he can send you the Zoom link.
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/february-cultural-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Nordic Hall – Scandinavian Living Center\, 206 Waltham Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Lein%2C Sports Director":MAILTO:sports@norumbegasofn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220109T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220109T170000
DTSTAMP:20220105T194345Z
CREATED:20211115T145210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T194345Z
UID:1086-1641740400-1641747600@norumbegasofn.org
SUMMARY:January Cultural Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Note: Due to the current surge in Corona Virus cases this meeting will now be via Zoom only.  Sign back in to this website 30 minutes prior to the meeting.  The link to the Zoom meeting will appear in a pop-up on the home page automatically. \nNOTE: Our January\, February and March Cultural Meetings move to Sunday afternoons at 3:00 pm. \nThe installation of Officers and Directors of Norumbega Lodge #3-506\, Sons of Norway\nwill take place on Sunday\, January 9th\, 2020\, at 3:00 p.m.\, in the Nordic Hall at the\nScandinavian Cultural Center. Our installing officer will be Pete Hanson\, Third District\nCounselor.\nPlease come to support your newly-elected Officers and Directors\, to let them know you\nappreciate their willingness to serve\, and to celebrate the continued success and\nvibrancy of our lodge.\n(See the list of Officers\, Directors\, and Service Personnel on (insert page number for list \nProtocol for entering the building: You must show proof of vaccination before\nentering the Nordic Hall. Masks must be worn. \nIf you are not vaccinated and want to attend the meeting virtually\, send an e-mail to\nPeter Vatne at president@norumbegasofn.org so he can send you the Zoom link. \n.
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/january-cultural-meeting-3/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T213000
DTSTAMP:20211115T141503Z
CREATED:20211108T204632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T141503Z
UID:1072-1638559800-1638567000@norumbegasofn.org
SUMMARY:Yuletrefest
DESCRIPTION:The lodge Christmas party will be held on Friday\, December 3rd in the Nordic Hall at the Scandinavian\nCultural Center\, at 7:30 p.m. We’ll have our usual wonderful Christmas cookies baked by members (ALL OF\nUS)\, a visit from the “julenisse” to hand out the gifts\, “riskrem” with the hidden almond\, and dancing around the\nChristmas tree. \nIf you want to participate in the gift exchange\, bring a gift worth no more than $10 and put it in the boxes marked\n“Him”\, “Her”\, or “Either”. The gift exchange is optional. \nProtocol for entering the building: You must show proof of vaccination before\nentering the Nordic Hall. Masks must be worn. \nIf you are not vaccinated and want to attend the meeting virtually\, send an e-mail to\nPeter Vatne at president@norumbegasofn.org so he can send you the Zoom link
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/yuletrefest/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting,Meetings,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T210000
DTSTAMP:20211025T145731Z
CREATED:20211025T145731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T145731Z
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SUMMARY:November Cultural Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, November 5th\, at 7:30 p.m.\, we will have our November cultural meeting which will feature a presentation by Gary Johnson on the Norwegian sculptor\, Gustav Vigeland\, and Vigelandsparken.\n\nAt this meeting\, we will also be electing Officers and Directors for 2022.\n\nProtocol for entering the building: You must show proof of vaccination before entering the Nordic Hall. Masks must be worn.\n\nIf you are not vaccinated and want to attend the meeting virtually\, send an e-mail to Peter Vatne at president@norumbegasofn.org so he can send you the Zoom link.
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/november-cultural-meeting-3/
LOCATION:The Scandinavian Living Center
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T210000
DTSTAMP:20210930T125447Z
CREATED:20210914T173859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T125447Z
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SUMMARY:October Cultural Meeting
DESCRIPTION:At the October meeting\, we plan to watch a film entitled “The Lutefisk Wars”. One mysterious recipe\, one confused cook\, and two Norwegian Mafia families. “Before this is over\, somebody’s gonna eat it.”  Check the lodge website or Facebook page for updates. \nProtocol for entering the building: Masks must be worn at all times within the building\, including the Nordic Hall. You must show proof of\nvaccination before entering the Nordic Hall. \nIf you are not vaccinated\, or would otherwise wish to attend the meeting virtually\, sign into this website 30 minutes prior to the meeting to get the Zoom link.  A pop-up message will appear on the home page which will provide the link to the virtual meeting. \nSet-up is at 6:30 p.m.
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/october-cultural-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Nordic Hall – Scandinavian Living Center\, 206 Waltham Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T210000
DTSTAMP:20210416T144921Z
CREATED:20210416T144921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T144921Z
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SUMMARY:June Cultural Meeting - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we hear from District 3 President Kathy Dollymore on the state of the District as the pandemic begins to calm down.  We will here how lodges have been creatively coping with the inability to meet in person and how members of the lodges have been able to keep in touch with each other. \nA zoom link will be provided on our lodge website 30 minutes prior to the meeting.  Just go to norumbegasofn.org and a pop=up will appear on the home page shortly after logging in.
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/june-cultural-meeting-zoom/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T210000
DTSTAMP:20210416T142322Z
CREATED:20210416T142206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T142322Z
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SUMMARY:May Cultural Meeting - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:The January 2021 edition of Viking featured member David Ellingson’s kayak adventures through the fjords of Norway. The self-described “water spirit” tackled epic mileage while receiving help from “fjord angels\,” communing with the spirits of his ancestors\, and learning some life lessons along the way. \nIn Ellingson’s video Coming Home\, he recalls times on his family’s Iowa farmstead\, highlighting his increasingly daring paddle trips. Eventually he considered his great-grandparents’ courageous emigration and decided he had to take his own leap of faith and experience the Old Country—by kayak. Follow Ellingson and his fellow paddlers\, nicknamed the Spirit of Norway\, as they recount the highs and lows of their time on the Nærøyfjord\, Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord. \nJoin us to watch this interesting 25 minute video of Ellington’s adventure.  A zoom link will be provided on our Lodge website 30 minutes prior to the meeting  Just go to www.norumbegasofn.org and a pop-up message will appear on the home page shortly after logging in.
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/april-cultural-meeting-zoom/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210409T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210409T193000
DTSTAMP:20210315T150549Z
CREATED:20210315T150549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T150549Z
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SUMMARY:April Cultural Meeting - Virtual Pot Luck Supper
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: April marks our return to Friday evening cultural meetings please note the changes \nThis year’s potluck supper will be a virtual event with a singalong. Since we can’t actually share all the delicious\ndishes people usually bring\, you’ll be asked to share what you would have brought if we’d been able to meet in\nperson\, to share special memories of previous potluck suppers\, to share what dishes you’ll miss\, and put in requests for next year \n 
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/april-cultural-meeting-virtual-pot-luck-supper/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210307T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210307T170000
DTSTAMP:20210213T152700Z
CREATED:20210213T152700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210213T152700Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual - March Cultural Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“Armchair Traveler: Architectural Gems of Boston and Cambridge”\nHearkening back to colonial-era roots on twisted and narrow streets\, and juxtaposed\nagainst some of the most futuristic and international of buildings\, Boston and\nCambridge offers a myriad of architectural styles and gems to please every taste. In\nour exploration of the city\, we’ll even look at a few buildings with Scandinavian\nconnections. Please join us for this armchair lecture on local architecture\, to whet our\nappetites for the day when we can walk and explore the city more freely. \nPresenter: Robert [Rob] C. Anderson\nRob is a professor of art and architectural history\, having taught in 2019 at the Hong\nKong campus of the Savannah College of Art and Design\, and is now currently\nadjuncting at the Boston Architectural College\, Endicott College\, Brandeis University\,\nand the University of Maine. He has an MA in History and Theory from the\nArchitectural Association\, in London\, and completed his PhD with Tilburg University\,\nin the Netherlands\, which focused on issues of authenticity pertaining to the\nreconstruction of Norwegian stave churches and other historic sites\, both traditional\nand modern. He is a trained artist and designer\, and has traveled extensively\nthroughout Europe and Asia. Dr. Anderson is a 2007 Fulbright Scholar to Poland and\nRussia\, a 2018 recipient of the Boston Society of Architects Excellence in Teaching\nAward\, and in 2018 participated in a US State Department Grant to the National\nCollege of Arts\, in Lahore\, Pakistan. \nA link to this Zoom meeting will be posted to the home page on the Lodge’s website www.Norumbegasofn.org 30 minutes prior to the meeting.
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/virtual-march-cultural-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210207T170000
DTSTAMP:20210112T222810Z
CREATED:20201116T165418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T222810Z
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SUMMARY:February Cultural Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dig out your Viking helmet\, brush up on your knowledge of Viking history and the Old\nNorse gods\, and find a good mug for your “mjø∂” in preparation for Norumbega’s Old\nNorse pub quiz on Sunday\, February 7th\, at 3:00 p.m.
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/february-cultural-meeting-3/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210103T170000
DTSTAMP:20201214T194645Z
CREATED:20201116T155653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T194645Z
UID:906-1609686000-1609693200@norumbegasofn.org
SUMMARY:January Cultural Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: OUR MEETING TIME SWITCHES TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR JANUARY\, FEBRUARY AND MARCH \nKari Heistad\, Founder and CEO of Culture Coach International and Founder and CEO of Diversity Dashboard\, will be our speaker at the January cultural meeting.   She will be talking about her father\, Erling Heistad\, and the ski jumps he designed.  \nErling Heistad was a Norwegian immigrant from Tønsberg\, Norway. He immigrated with his parents and siblings through New York and then up to Rockport\, ME. After college\, he became a mechanical arts teacher in Lebanon\, NH where he spent all of his adult life.  He started the Lebanon Outing Club which is still going today\, coached numerous award winning ski teams\, and he designed 50 ski jumps throughout New England. Two of his jumps are still in use in Lebanon\, NH to this day. His deep love for skiing meant that he was inducted into the Ski Hall of Fame. \nJoin us for what should be a really interesting program!. \nWe expect this meeting to be virtual on Zoom.   Come back to this site 30 minutes prior to the call.  A popup screen will appear on the Home Page with the link to the Zoom meeting.
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/january-cultural-meeting-2/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T210000
DTSTAMP:20201119T144814Z
CREATED:20200914T145226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T144814Z
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SUMMARY:Juletrefest (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Norumbega’s annual juletrefest will be celebrated on Friday\, December 4th\, on Zoom.  Some things will be different; some things will be the same. We will sing our traditional songs\, even if we can’t join hands and go around the tree. We can still join our voices and share the holiday spirit. In between the songs\, we’d like you to share the things that make Christmas special to you: special traditions\, favorite cookies\, favorite ornaments on the tree\, special dessert\, memorable moments in your family\, etc. \nLuana has gotten word from the “julenissen’s” communications director that we’re on his calendar this year as well\, so we won’t have to miss out on that. The gift exchange will be different so you will need to check the December Tidende for details about how it will work. \nThe recipient of the travelling almond will be revealed! \nSee you all on December 4th!
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/juletrefest-virtual/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T210000
DTSTAMP:20200914T145030Z
CREATED:20200914T145030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T145030Z
UID:881-1604691000-1604696400@norumbegasofn.org
SUMMARY:November Cultural Meeting (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Save the date and check here often for more information
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/november-cultural-meeting-virtual/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T213000
DTSTAMP:20200818T134928Z
CREATED:20200818T134928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T134928Z
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SUMMARY:October Cultural Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wendy Swallow to speak in October \n At our October 2nd meeting\, we will hear from Wendy Swallow about her novel\, Searching for Nora: After The Doll’s House.  Ms. Swallow is a former Washington Post reporter and a professor emerita at American University in D.C.\, where she taught aspiring journalists how to write and report. \nThe novel follows Nora\, heroine of Ibsen’s play A Doll’s House\, after she walks out at the end of the play and  as she struggles to make a life for herself.  Nora’s narrative is written as a memoir spread over four decades. \nSearching for Nora is Swallow’s third book.  Her work has been critically acclaimed by Publishers Weekly\, Elle\, Booklist\, Newsday\, and the Washington Post\, among others. \nMembers will be provided with a Zoom link prior to the meeting.
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/october-cultural-meeting-2/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T210000
DTSTAMP:20200814T134132Z
CREATED:20200814T134132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T134132Z
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SUMMARY:September Cultural Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are now living through a difficult time in that we can not meet physically together due to the Corona virus restrictions.  However\, modern technology does allow us to meet virtually with video meeting software.  While this changes our preferred way of getting together it provides opportunities to associate with each other. \nThe traditional welcome back dinner for our September meeting can not be done this year unfortunately.  However\, we will hold a virtual Zoom meeting for all who want to attend.  The time will be rolled back to 7:30 pm and you will get login information via email as we get closer to the date.  Since this year marks the 50th anniversary of our lodge we will hope that members will share what the lodge has meant to them over the years.  This could include reminiscing about special events that were especially memorable from years past or stories about members who are not with us anymore.  Whatever you wish to share is going to be welcomed during the online meeting.  For those without computers\, a call-in number will be provided so that you can participate. \nNOTE: This particular meeting is being held on a Saturday evening.
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/september-cultural-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T203000
DTSTAMP:20200521T132815Z
CREATED:20200512T135014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200521T132815Z
UID:833-1591342200-1591389000@norumbegasofn.org
SUMMARY:June Virtual Cultural Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Since we may not be able to gather in large groups by the date of our June cultural meeting\, we decided at the May Board meeting to try for a Zoom get together.  So prepare to join our virtual meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Friday\, June 5th\, so we can touch base\, share our quarantine experiences (and quarantine hairdos)\, find out about lodge scholarship awards\, have a cup of coffee or a glass of wine (since no one is driving)\, and hear about plans for the summer and fall.  Wear your best Norwegian tee-shirt\, cap\, or face mask!  Be creative. \nIf you would like to join us you must send an email with your desired email address to Zoom@Norumbegasofn.org and we will send you the Zoom link prior to the event.  Be sure to indicate that you are signing up for the June Virtual Cultural Meeting. \nLet’s give this a try!
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/june-virtual-cultural-meeting/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T213000
DTSTAMP:20200410T164658Z
CREATED:20200208T155105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200410T164658Z
UID:740-1588359600-1588368600@norumbegasofn.org
SUMMARY:May Cultural Meeting - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, our May Cultural Meeting has been cancelled due to the Covid19 issues.  We will attempt to schedule Wendy for a future meeting. \nOur May cultural meeting will feature author Wendy Swallow.  She has written a book titled “Searching for Nora; After the Doll’s House.” \nHer new novel\, Searching for Nora: After the Doll’s House\, follows Nora as she struggles to make a life for herself in Kristiania (now Oslo) and then escapes Norway in disguise\, a passenger on an emigrant ship and soon a reluctant settler in the harsh Minnesota prairie. \nSearching for Nora tells a tale that is both intimate and sweeping.  Nora’s narrative\, written as a memoir\, spreads over four decades and is woven together with the story of a second character\, Solvi Lange\, a young university student in Norway in 1918.  Solvi seeks to unravel the mysteries of her grandfather’s hidden shame and the fate of a long-vanished Norwegian feminist. \nFor more information click here
URL:https://norumbegasofn.org/event/may-cultural-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Nordic Hall – Scandinavian Living Center\, 206 Waltham Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Meeting
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