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

February Board Meeting

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The February Board Meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday February 9th.  Any Lodge member may attend and participate in discussions however only Lodge Board Members may vote. A pop-up message will appear on the Norumbega website home page … 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

April Cultural Meeting

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

NOTE:  Please note the date for our traditional April meeting is actually March 31st due to Good Friday being April 7'th this year which would normally be our meeting date. NOTE:  April is when we return to our Friday night … Continued

May Cultural Meeting

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

Hear John Barbour on world class Norwegian runners, including world record setters Grete Waitz and Ingrid Kristiansen. Barbour coaches the Liberty Athletic Club, the oldest women's running club in the USA. Liberty AC broke the US record in the women’s … Continued

June Cultural Meeting

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

June 2nd at 7:30 PM -- Jordbaer-Fest Social In June Norumbega Lodge will meet one more time before our summer hiatus. Please join us on June 2nd for Jordbaer-Fest. We'd like folks to bring their favorite Strawberry delights to accompany … Continued