Nordic Book Club
Saturday, June 6, 10 am
We’re gathering again for Nordic Book Club on Saturday, June 6th to discuss The Summer Book by Tove Jansson. This month’s activity is a “Page to Screen” as we have a brief discussion of the book and then watch the 2024 film adaptation together. As always, there will be plenty of coffee and Scandinavian snacks to share. All are welcome. Come for the book, stay for the community. We can’t wait to see you there!
Book description: An artist and her six-year-old granddaughter spend a summer on a small island in the Gulf of Finland, gradually learning to understand each other’s fears, quirks, and desire for independence.
Author Tove Jansson, whose Moomintroll comic strip and books brought her international acclaim, lived much of her life on an island like the one described in “The Summer Book”, and the work can be enjoyed as her closely observed journal of the sounds, sights, and feel of a summer spent in intimate contact with the natural world.
Le Club du Sauna
Saturday, June 6, 8 pm
Find the secret door to our speakeasy
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, June 9, 8:15 am–5:15 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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USE SPONSOR CODE: SCANDINAVIAN
Midsummer Celebration
Saturday, June 20, 3–6 pm
Celebrate Midsummer with ring dance around the Midsummer pole to traditional Swedish music by Wivan Sundman.
There will be Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Strawberries, Beverages, Fiskdamm etc for sale.
Fun for all ages.
Event Chair: Marianne and Valerie
Summer of Moomin @ NYBG
Saturday, June 27, 8:30 am – 5 pm
We’re headed to the New York Botanical Garden to take a walk through their newest exhibition, Summer of Moomin.
Ticket includes:
- Transportation (Ford Transit passenger van) – meet at the club at 8:30 am
- Admission to the New York Botanical Garden, including the Summer of Moomin exhibit
- Prix fixe 3 course lunch at Hudson Garden Grill (1 pm) inside the New York Botanical Garden
We will start by walking the Moomin exhibition together and then enjoy lunch as well as some free time to explore before heading back to the Scandinavian Club at 4 pm.
$110 (limited to 10)
Members and guests only.
Read more about the exhibit: https://www.nybg.org/event/summer-of-moomin/