The Sons of Norway members in the nation's capital, representing a diversity of background and nationality, share an interest in all things Norwegian and Scandinavian. We trust that all ages will find something of interest -- in our web site and in our lodge. We have around 300 members. Most are from the local area of DC, Maryland, and Virginia, but we also have members from another 16 states as well as Norway, Canada, and Great Britain (many of whom have a connection to the area).
Our lodge has around 400 members from the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area. We are one of hundreds Sons of Norway lodges throughout the United States, Canada and Norway. Learn more about us or Join Sons of Norway. For more information, please contact Susie Fosaaen, 703-861-4071 or fosaaens@earthlink.net.
Interested in Genealogy?
The genealogical interest group (GIG) helps members with varying degrees of experience in genealogy and interest in the different aspects of this type of activity. This includes getting started with genealogy and the cultural skills program; genetic genealogy; information sources in the US and Norway, as well as the range of on-line sources; the range of genealogy database software; approaches to writing family histories; and maintaining artifacts, like pictures and vital records.. If you are interested contact Joel Myklebust joel.myklebust@gmail.com. Next meeting is Saturday February 15 at 3:00 PM. Genealogy meetings are held at Norway House.
.Reading Circle's December Selection
The
Reading Circle will meet on Tuesday, February 18 – The book is The Ice: An Eco-Thriller Set in Svalbard’s Near Future by Laline Paull.
The Ice is set a few years in the future. Global warming has accelerated. Sean Cawson, a none too scrupulous business man, has joined forces with his longtime friend and noted environmentalist, Tom Harding, to buy an old whaling station on Midgard Glacier near Svalbard. The idea is to make it into a retreat for the rich and famous. Tom is suddenly lost in a tragic accident in an ice cave. The cave collapsed as the ice cracked but had Sean done all he could to save Tom?
If you plan to attend, please RSVP Christine Meloni at reading@norwaydc.org. We usually meet at Norway House but we occasionally meet in members' homes. Although rare, the date is sometimes changed due to weather or other compelling circumstances.
Norwegian Language & Conversation
Meets every Wednesday
Beginner 6 PM, Intermediate 7 PM, Advanced 8 PM
www.norwaydc.org/language
Starting in January, students will return to the previous text book for the first two levels: Norsk, Nordmenn og Norge, available online.
Contact the instructor at language@norwayDC.org for more information.
See Meetings and Events for more information.
