Swedish Waffle Day
Sunday, March 22, 2 – 4 pm
We’ll have an array of the traditional Swedish waffle irons that make thin, crispy, heart-shaped waffles. Served with strawberry jam and sweetened whipped cream.
“Våffeldagen” (Waffle Day in Swedish) stems from a mispronunciation. The traditional Feast of the Annunciation, or “Vårfrudagen” (Our Lady’s Day) in Swedish sounds an awful lot like “Våffeldagen”, and so over time, this became less about the conception of Jesus, and more about crispy, delightful waffles.
In earlier times most Swedes were poor, living off the land and coping with a very harsh climate. Late March marked the start of the crop growing season and the increased availability of eggs and milk. As eggs symbolized the start of spring, it became popular to use them to make waffles to celebrate.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, March 26, 11:15 am–4:45 pm
Severe Blood Shortage, Donors Urgently Needed
Right now, eligible and healthy donors are strongly urged to make an appointment to provide lifesaving blood products to patients. Please sign up to give now.
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Nordic Book Club
Saturday, March 28, 10 am
Join us in the Members’ Lounge as we open the first chapter of our Nordic Book Club. Over coffee and Scandinavian treats, we’ll discuss the novel My Friends by Swedish author Fredrik Backman. All are welcome – bring your thoughts and a friend!
Event Chair: Tiia
Read more about Fredrik Backman on Simon & Schuster.
Eurovision Song Contest Viewing Party
Saturday, May 16, 3–6 pm
The 2026 contest will take place in Vienna, Austria, following the country’s victory in 2025. We’ll stream the broadcast live on the Club’s 85-inch flatscreen in the Members Lounge.
Visit the official website for more info: https://eurovision.tv/
Happy Birthday, Norway! It’s a double header!
Norwegian Constitution Day, known as Syttende Mai or Grunnlovsdagen, is celebrated annually on May 17 to mark the signing of the Norwegian Constitution at Eidsvoll on May 17, 1814. It is a major public holiday characterized by nationwide children’s parades (tog), traditional bunad clothing, singing, and festivities, celebrating national independence.
Ice Hockey: Norway vs. Slovenia
Sunday, May 17, 2:20 pm
The Norway men’s national ice hockey team is competing in the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland May 15–31, 2026. Team Norway is positioned in a challenging Group B where they are expected to face a tough fight against Slovenia, on the country’s national holiday no less!
We’ll stream the game live on the Club’s 85-inch flatscreen in the Members Lounge.
Rhonda Larson – Winds of the World Concert
Sunday, May 17, doors: 4:30 pm, concert 5 pm
Come celebrate Syttende Mai at the Club with a performance by Rhonda Larson – a GRAMMY Award winning, Montana-born flutist with Norwegian roots! Rhonda presents Winds of the World – a concert that is a global odyssey told through a stunning collection of flutes – including the Indian bansuri, Chinese dizi, pan pipes, Celtic whistles, and Native American, gold, and crystal flutes – and her virtual band. The program weaves together her stories and original compositions, which merge soulful elements of sacred, classical, folk, and world music for audiences of all ages.
Visit Rhonda’s website for more info: https://rhondalarson.com
Le Club du Sauna
Saturday, June 6, 8 pm
Find the secret door to our speakeasy