THE LEIF EIRIKSSON ICELANDIC CLUB OF CALGARY
WILL BE CELEBRATING THE
FIRST DAY OF SUMMER OR
“SUMARDAGURINN FYRSTI”
AT THE SCANDINAVIAN CENTRE – VIKING HALL
739 – 20TH AVE. NW, CALGARY, AB
APRIL 14, 2017.
Doors open 5:30 pm
Dinner 6:30 pm
Followed by entertainment.
The price of
this event
Senior $20.00
Adult:
$25.00
Child
6 –
11 $12.00
Child 0 –
5 free
This includes a hot and cold buffet.
Don’t miss out on this
very special evening.
COME OUT AND BRING
YOUR FRIENDS
To reserve your ticket by April 9/18
Send your cheque to
AFTON BARABASH
75
Kincora Grove, NW,
Calgary, AB,
T3R 1R5
Or contact
Afton at
For more information
on special diet needs etc. please email thedobsons@telus.net or call Lorie at (403)912-6869.
This year we have a
special guest,
Lowry Olafson
Lowry is a professional songwriter, keynote speaker and workshop
leader who has released nine CDs and toured the globe. In addition to his performing and speaking
careers, Lowry has led over 400 songs with more than 10,000 school
kids across western Canada.
He has also used songwriting as a tool to transform organizations.
The ThemeShop is a team-building experience to help
businesses, non-profits and municipalities write their own theme song to get in
tune with their team and create an “audio brand” that makes them unforgettable.
Lowry is an avid sailor and horse-dad. He lives with his wife and
daughter on BC’s Sunshine Coast.
The INL convention is the largest gathering
of Icelandic clubs in one place. Each
year there are Icelanders attending from across Canada, the United States and
Iceland. The Convention committee is requesting items for a fund-raising
auction. There are cars going so items can be transported. The convention is in Edmonton April 26 –
29/18. Anyone wishing to donate should contact Gwen Mann ldgomann@gmail.com.
LIBRARY
New books you
might like from our library:
The Legacy. Yrsa SigurĂ°adottir's latest crime novel “The Almost Nearly Perfect People” - a humourless look at the Scandinavians.
The Legacy. Yrsa SigurĂ°adottir's latest crime novel “The Almost Nearly Perfect People” - a humourless look at the Scandinavians.
The library is open during office hours so have a look whenever you can, or contact Christine at christinestuartsmith@gmail.com if you want to locate a particular item.
VINARTERTA BEE AT THE SCAN CENTER
May 31 from 10 AM to 2 PM
All members
welcome to come whether you have made vĂnarterta for years or want to learn how
to make the Icelandic cake.
Please bring:
Apron and rolling
pin
Noon bag lunch
Coffee/Tea and dessert will be provided.
Please contact
Lorie Dobson at 403-912-6869
Follow us on social media:
Facebook: Leif Eiriksson Icelandic Club of
Calgary
Instagram: @leicyyc
Please share your photos and stories with
us!
2018 Events
April 14 Saturday
Spring Dinner
April 21 -22 Casino – Deerfoot Inn
April 26-28 Convention – Edmonton
May 24 Senior
Luncheon
June 16
Markerville
Independence Day Celebration
Sept. 29
Fall Feast –Saturday
Xmas Bazaar – Scan centre to set date
Nov. 24 Yuletide Party
CARE
AND CONCERN
Thordor
Michael Dobson born January 14, 2018; 9 lbs. 12 oz
Parents Kevin and Sarah Dobson of
Saskatoon, Sask. A brother for Ashton,
Josie, Savannah, Evangeline, Summer and Scarlet.