Washington Lodge Website
Version 5 April 1, 2025
New Member Brunch
Saturday, April 26, 10 am to 12 noon
Norway House
Each spring we host a brunch in honor or our newest members. We want to get acquainted and thank them for joining. Members who have joined since the 2024 Brunch have already received their invitations; now we are opening the brunch to all members of the lodge. Since this is not potluck, please help us plan ahead by RSVPing to Vice President Linda Hestvik at VP@NorwayDC.org.
Due to space limitations we must limit attendance to 50 and extend the invitation to members only. If you’re not sure of your membership status, email Linda at the address above. Sure hope to see you there!
Reading Circle, Tuesday, April 15, :30 PM, Zoom
The Night of the Scourge
Lars Mytting is one of Norway's most popular authors. He has sold more than two million books that are available in 24 languages around the world. Our Reading Circle has read the first two books in his exciting Sister Bells Trilogy (The Bell in the Lake and The Reindeer Hunters), and we will discuss the final volume,.
Contact Christine Meloni at reading@norwaydc.org for the link by April 14. While it is not necessary, it is recommended that you read the first two books in the trilogy before reading the third.
Genealogy Interest Group (GIG) March 22, 3 PM, Zoom
Family Tree Maker
Family Tree Maker
Mark Olsen, Family Tree Maker Ambassador, will discuss Family Tree Maker, the latest version, updates, features and more. This is an interactive session. We love to see you and discuss all your Family Tree Maker questions. We will discuss the recent updates to FTM 2019, and the upcoming FTM 2024. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Mark will also discuss Family Tree Maker partner products - Charting Companion and Family Book Creator - both are amazing plug-ins that can help you create incredible charts, graphs, and books. This program is for all levels of genealogists whether you are just getting started or very experienced.
Mark Olsen is the Family Tree Maker Ambassador to historical and genealogical societies around the world working to support their members as they use Family Tree Maker. Mark is a graduate of Brigham Young University and holds a bachelor's degree in Family History with a Spanish records emphasis. He has been working in the genealogy industry since 2007 and has been the Family Tree Maker Ambassador since 2016.
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To join the GIG mailing list and receive Zoom links, email genealogy@NorwayDC.org.
Tubfrim Report
Pat DeRoche recently sent off over two pounds of used stamps to Tubfrim. Over a pound were foreign, mostly Norwegian. Thanks to everyone who saved those stamps.
Welcome to our Website
Are you interested in Norway Literature, History, Folklore, Genealogy, Food, or Language? Do you want to connect to your roots, study the Viking age or the Norwegian Resistance in WWII, or discuss the latest in Norwegian culture?
The Sons of Norway members in the nation's capital, representing a diversity of background and nationality, share an interest in Norwegian and Scandinavian Culture. We trust that all ages will find something of interest -- in our web site and in our lodge. We have almost 400 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.
For information on membership, contact Jeff Jorgenson at Jas_jorgenson@yahoo.com.
To join the Washington Lodge click the "Join Our Lodge" button under the Picture at the top of this page.
For other information, contact Dave Brown President@norwaydc.org .
Hint: When you push a brown button, it will open a new tab on your screen. However, if you close the tab, it will return you to the previous screen.
Cultural Skills
This fall the lodge is running a Cooking Pin Challenge. Photograph the Norwegian treats and main dishes you cook this fall, and let’s see how many lodge members can earn a first, second, or third cultural skills pin before the end of the year! Email culturalskills@norwaydc.org to find out more about the Cultural Skills program.