Leif Eiriksson Icelandic Club March 2018 Newsletter

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 – 20^TH 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

587-229-5971   myownslideshow@gmail.com

 

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.

 

DONATIONS REQUIRED FOR INL CONVENTION IN EDMONTON

  

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 Sigurðadottir'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 vínarterta 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

 or email thedobsons@telus.net if you are able to come.

 

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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

 

Nancy Tarr is now our Care and Concern representative so if you know of anyone in sickness or distress or are celebrating a special birthday or anniversary please call her at

 (403) 253-7433

  

IT'S A BOY 

 

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.

 

 THE LEIF EIRIKSSON ICELANDIC CLUB HAS AN INTERESTING NUMBER OF EVENTS IN THE NEAR FUTURE FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT, PLEASE ATTEND WHEN POSSIBLE.