Come and enjoy an exciting time at our Jan. 15 meeting when the Scandinavian Dancers provide the program. Dedicated to preserving and sharing Scandinavian culture and heritage, they perform traditional dances handed down from generation to generation in native dress. Members and friends will be meeting in the ballroom at the Cottonwood Country Club at…
On Nov. 20 everyone with an interest in Scandinavia is invited to the Scandinavian Club gathering in the ballroom of the Sun Lakes Cottonwood clubhouse. Much socializing and sharing of our heritage and information contributes to an enjoyable evening. We are a friendly club. The social hour begins at 5 p.m. with herring, sausage, and…
Maynard Iverson, President and Historian, SCSEV Area residents of Scandinavian ancestry, or those who have an interest in Scandinavia, are cordially invited to a fall smorgasbord/picnic! It has been seven months since our last meeting, and we are eager to see our Scandinavian friends and supporters again! The potluck picnic will take place on Sunday…
Mark your calendars! The Scandinavian Club SE Valley is planning a picnic/smorgasbord on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Oasis Park in Sun Lakes. Plan on bringing a food dish that will serve eight people. Set-ups and beverages will be provided by the club. After the meal, participants will share their connections…
The Scandinavian Club of the Southeast Valley met for its final meeting of the year on March 20 at the Cottonwood Country Club in Sun Lakes. The program featured a virtual tour of modern Iceland by Kristen Olafs, a native Icelander currently employed by ASU. The 80 participants enjoyed a traditional Nordic dinner of torsk…
Maynard Iverson, Historian The Scandinavian Club South East Valley invites all residents who are interested in Scandinavia to attend our dinner meeting on Feb. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m., in the ballroom at Cottonwood Country Club. The program features an exchange student from Finland and a superb Lincoln tribute actor. The gathering starts at…
Maynard Iverson, Historian Scandinavian Club SEV members are due for a special treat at the Dec. 19 meeting to be held in the Arizona Room at Sun Lakes Country Club (Phase 1). The Keyboard Connection will provide Christmas music for the pleasure of attendees. This talented group of local ladies has performed for numerous organizations…
Carolyn Hawkins and Maynard Iverson Good food, entertainment, and friendship describe our club. Friends of the Scandinavian culture will enjoy an evening of lively folk music performed by Freddy Vesely on the grand piano, at Sun Lakes Country Club on Sunday, Nov. 21. The evening begins with a social hour at 5 p.m., with an…
Maynard Iverson, Historian The Scandinavian Club Southeast Valley will have a display at each of the HOA Open Houses this fall! Anyone interested in Scandinavia is invited to stop by our table for information on dates and times of the five dinner meetings held (on the third Sunday of each month, November through March). This…
Maynard Iverson, Historian On Sunday, May 2, 30 members of the Scandinavian Club met at Oasis Park in Sun Lakes for a spring picnic. The event was designed by a planning committee, which met in mid-April to reactivate the group, after more than a year of inaction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally billed as…