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European Festival, May 27 & 28

Swangard Stadium, Burnaby

30 Nations, 10 a.m. on, $8 per ticket

Every year EuroFest BC Society organizes the

European Festival to highlight the best of European

innovation, culture and tradition – giving you a taste

of that great “Old Continent” right in your own

backyard! On May 28th and 29th you can savour it all, from German Pork Hog and Hungarian Goulash to Balkan

Ćevapi and Turkish Kofte! Admire authentic ethnic dress and get swept away by traditional dancing like the

Portuguese Vira, the Spanish Flamenco and the Serbian Kolo. You will experience Europe, from east to west, as

seen through the eyes of Europeans. In May, EuroFest BC Society brings unity through diversity to the Lower

Mainland with colour, music and food! Iceland will be there.

Crafters, Sewers, Knitters, Toy

makers, Artisans, etc.

Women & Men

May 14th at 10:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Join us for a Crafters’ Get-together

Are you interested or need help with

knitting or sewing;

Or, if you enjoy woodworking;

Or, other crafts that interest you;

Or, just come and socialize;

We can discuss creating items for

fundraising for the club;

We could discuss the best day of the

week to meet;

We are hoping to have this become a

regular get-together.

Please bring your own lunch, we will provide beverages.

OPENING OF the TIME CAPSULE

Oakridge Lutheran Church

585 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

May 28, 2017, 10 a.m.

Demolition begins in June 2017 and our beautiful old church

will be gone. The Icelandic community built it in 1953, much of

it with their own labor and the Time Capsule was put there at

that time.

It has been extremely difficult for

the congregation to keep up with

repairs so it has been decided to

build a 6-storey high-rise. The first

storey will be businesses but the full

second story with be the Oakridge

Lutheran Church. Floors 3/4/5/6 will be rentals, with the

apartments approximately 500 sq.ft. in size. This endeavor is

a 50/50 agreement between the Oakridge Lutheran Church

and VanCity Credit Union. A model of the new building is in the

foyer of the church.

Everyone is welcome to the Opening of the Time Capsule,

with all Icelanders who have been connected to the church in

any way particularly welcome.

For information contact:

Inga Henrikson at 604-594-1153 or cell 604-258-8320.

The Icelandic Canadian Club of British Columbia

N E W S L E T T E R

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CLEMENS, Anna Valdine Clemens February 22, 1948- March 30, 2017

Avid reader, valedictorian, globetrotter, chef, and teacher, born in Winnipeg and passed away peacefully in Winnipeg, with family and friends by her side. Val is survived by her son Jeremy. Also mourning her passing are her siblings, Lenore and Paul, and her niece and nephew, Kristiana and Noah. She was predeceased by her parents, Mabel Sigríður, brought up to Arborg; her father, Paul Henry Clemens of Winnipeg and her brother Eric, of Victoria, BC. All her grandparents came from Iceland. Val spoke fondly of her youthful adventures in Guatemala, Copenhagen, and Grateful Dead concerts. She made childhood friends and treasured them for life. She had a son and loved him fiercely. Never one to let devoted motherhood slow her down, she completed her Ph.D. and pursued a career in teaching. She found her work sometimes exasperating but always fulfilling. Having taught writing skills at the Faculty of Social Work for over a decade, she often expressed gratitude for what she’d learned from her students. After her friends, her family, and her friends that were family, her next loves were literature and good food. Fresh pickerel, olives, and pâté gave her even more joy than her beloved bedroom view of McKittrick Park. Her deviled eggs were exquisite. Her zest for life and her brilliance were unmistakable until her final day. Val gave generously to organizations such as Amnesty International, the Canadian Association for Community Living, and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Val would be just as happy for you to pick up a good book, preferably written in Iceland and/or the 19

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century. Val’s sister, Lenore, is a member of our club and her brother, Eric, was on the Board of the Victoria Icelandic club for many years.

FREDRICKSON, John Murray ("Bud") MD, FRCS(c), FACS, PhD Hon (Sweden) March 24, 1931 – April 5, 2017

Born in Winnipeg of Icelandic descent, son of Frank Fredrickson and Beatrice Fredrickson (nee Peterson), predeceased by his parents, brother Frank, sister Marilyn and her daughter Melissa Peppiatt (Freya, Stuart). Survived by his wife Alix (nee Gordon), daughters Kristin

and Lisa, son Erik; niece Signy (Lowell, Silas) and nephew Grant Jon Fredrickson, and nieces Francesca Robyn and Marney (Liam, Laura) Peppiatt. John grew up in Vancouver, attending Maple Grove School, Point Grey, Magee and the University of B.C., where he won six Big Blocks in soccer as an undergraduate and received a degree in Medicine. He pursued a long and distinguished career in Academic Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, beginning at the University of Chicago, where he interned, the University of Freiburg, Germany, where he was a research fellow, and then on to Stanford University and his first teaching position. Returning to Canada, John was Head of Clinical Sciences at the University of Toronto for 15 years. Capping his career, he served from 1982 to 2002 as Lindburgh Professor and Head of the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Washington University, St. Louis. Over the course of his tenure in medicine, John served as President of the American Laryngological Association, and became a member of the Barany Society Executive, in addition to chairing the Examining Committee of Otolaryngology for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. John was a member of the American Board of Otolaryngology and served as editor of the American Journal of Otolaryngology. He was a long-standing member of the prestigious Collegium Oto-Rhino-Laryngologicum, and Chairman of the Research Committee for the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. He was a member of grant review committees for the Medical Research Council of Canada, and the American National Institute of Health. John made significant research contributions to the fields of vestibular neurophysiology and microvascular reconstructive surgery of the head and neck. Recognition for his work continues. Affectionately known as "Bud", his conscientious, kindly presence was appreciated by all. Ever the athlete, he followed many sports but particularly his beloved soccer. John’s life story would not be complete without mention of his love for jazz and classical music. His has been a unique, eventful life. He will be deeply missed. John is the son of Frank Fredrickson, team captain and Centre of the Winnipeg Falcons, the World’s First Olympic Gold Hockey Team.

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Mr. Masanori Yamamoto

Mr. Yamamoto passed away last Spring, 2016. He worked for a junior college called Suzugamine Women’s College in Hiroshima, Japan, for about 40 years and retired a few years ago. He was interested in the history and language of Iceland and had translated a copy of Elva Simundsson’s book Icelandic Settlers in America into Japanese and it was published in 2012. His major was ‘History of English’ and he was interested in Old English. He taught his students Introduction to English History, Modern English Grammar and English Reading. He began to study Old Icelandic and Scandinavian history so that he might deepen his knowledge of Old English. The following are excerpts from an article he wrote for the Icelandic Connection magazine.

Old Icelandic is also called Old Norse and is the ancestral language of modern Icelandic and the Norwegian languages. During my studies I noticed that in order to deepen my knowledge of Old English I must study Old High German and Old Icelandic (700-1100) in particular. Over time I became greatly intrigued by studying Old Icelandic. I taught myself using a short grammar guide included in E.V. Gordon‘s An Introduction To Old Norse and read with much appreciation Sagas and Eddas. I remember I enjoyed reading such Icelandic sagas as Njál’s saga, Frafnkels saga Freysgoað, The Norse Discovery of America (the stories of Eiríksson, etc.) through the aid of the Penguin Classics. In addition, I obtained an Icelandic Linguaphone.

In March 1988, I first visited Vancouver, Canada. In the

summer of the same year I revisited Vancouver, guiding around 60 students to a Community College (Langara Campus) for about 1-month.

That summer four Langara instructors accompanied me and my students to see the play West Side Story in St a n l e y Pa r k , outdoors and at night. While I was there, I had an amazing experince. Just before the start of a performance, four instructors introduced their friend to me. She had golden-hair and blue-eyes and she told me that her ancestors were from Iceland. On no account had I thought that I would ever come across a person related to Iceland in my life. Upon returning to Japan, I took delight in reading some Icelandic books as well as an Icelandic newsletter from Vancouver. I enjoyed studying the Icelandic language, though it is not so easy for me.

Every year since 1988, I led my students to Canada. One time during my stay, I heard about Iceland House. On March 21, 1999, on a rainy Sunday afternoon, I visited Iceland House. A meeting was being held and, even so, all the people there

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Icelandic Language Class 2017 Teacher: Gunnar Hansson—top right Teacher: Edda Langworth, photographer

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COMING EVENTS

May 27 & 28 Eurofest, 10 a.m. onward Swangard Stadium, Burnaby June 17/18 Midsummer Festival, Sat/Sun Scandinavian Centre

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welcomed me heartily. After that meeting a lady showed me several rooms including a library, and I was given a copy of Elva Simundsson’s Icelandic Settlers in America. Several years later, in 2004, I joined the ICCBC, the Vancouver club.

When asked what made him interested in the Icelandic Settlers in America and Icelandic history in general, he replied:

After I took my students to Vancouver in 1999 and met a lady of Icelandic background at Stanley Park, I got to have an interest in the Icelandic Settlers in America. I have always liked history and I had been interested in the fact that the reason why the Icelanders emigrated and settled in America was different from other ethnic groups that immigrated to the Canadian Prairies. They emigrated because of a series of volcanic eruptions in Iceland and Governor-General Lord Dufferin’s invitation, amongst other reasons; not for the purpose of seeking political asylum.

After receiving the Icelandic Settlers in America, I

(Continued from page 3 - Masanori Yamamoto) read and savored it and after a while had a feeling to translate it into Japanese. After corresponding with Elva Simondsson and the Gimli Icelandic Canadian Society, copyright permission was given for a Japanese edition. The publishing company dealt in North European Literature and this book could be included in the section An Anthology of World Literature – North Europe Section. And a preface was added to the title: The Descendants of Eirik the Red – Icelandic Settlers in America.’

Mr. Yamamoto’s daughter, Ms. Aya Yamamoto said that her father published another book (in Japanese) on Icelandic Canadians in the autumn of 2015 and was about to send two copies of the book to our club. According to her, Mr. Yamamoto even prepared an envelope for that purpose but unfortunately had no time to go to a post office. However, she said she would send the books onward.

It is unusual to find a man as interested in Iceland and Western Icelanders as Mr. Yamamoto. He was a fine man and an eager researcher. We will miss him.

A small group from the ICCBC U40 chapter met last month for Hawaiian pizza and a pint, in honour of the Icelandic President's recent anti-pineapple pizza remarks and national Beer Day. From left to right: Graeme Hooper, Lauren Kristjanson, Alexander Bjornson, and Stephanie Donay. More members are always welcome, so if you are young or young at heart and want to come out to Icelandic Canadian social events, please email Alex at: bjornson.alexander@gmail.com

bringing his experience as lead Icelandic language instructor at the University of Manitoba to the older kids and will have them speaking more Icelandic than they thought possible Icelandic Camp Band Created by renowned composer Kenley Kristophersson in 2012, several of our young, talented campers began to learn different instruments. Over their time at camp they learn how to play 1-2 songs and perform them for the parents and grand parents.

Drama Production - The EDDA's of Icelandic Camp This year our Camp Director Christine Schimnowski will be working with the entire camp and producing 3-4 short sagas which will be brought to life at your 1st annual Icelandic Camp Concert Series. Learn the language of the Vikings! With our language instructor Brett Lamoreaux the children will leave the camp knowing how to carry on a conversation and more. Assisting Brett will be PJ Buchan who will be

Icelandic Camp 2017 - Íslenskar Sumarbúðir 2017 http://www.icelandiccamp.com/ July 29th - August 4th.

Please mail all registrations to: Icelandic Camp, c/o Krista Narfason, PO Box 585, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0 Our 2017 goal is 60 kids!!! Call us now to book an experience of a lifetime: 1-204-485-5455

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was to honour the descendants of Icelanders living on the West coast of Canada and the USA.

On April 24th, the Choir performed at St. Andrew’s

Wesley Church. An opening address by Icelandic Ambassador Sturla Sigurjónsson set the stage. The receptive audience was largely made up of people of Icelandic descent from B.C., Washington State and a couple from Manitoba. It was a magical evening and proved to some that dreams can come true. During the time directly after the performance and at the ICCBC hosted reception which followed, many connections were made and pictures taken. The Heimir Choir asked that proceeds from this performance go to the Icelandic Canadian Club of BC.

The next evening the Heimir Choir hosted a communal dinner during which ample time was given to enjoy Icelandic jokes, fun quizzes, a thank you to all and spontaneous songs. The next morning the Choir set sail for Victoria.

Victoria and Vancouver Island– the choir’s performance was Friday, April 28

th at Christ

Church Cathedral, Victoria, and the place was packed! Up to 700 people attended from all over Vancouver Island. Yeah, Vancouver Island !!!

Excerpt from Facebook entry by William Valgarson

If you weren´t one of the 670 people packed into Christ Church Cathedral to hear the Karlakórinn Heimir Men´s choir form Skagafjörður, you missed the event of the year. The Cathedral is a spectacular venue and 55 strong men´s choir along with soloist þóra Einarsdóttir knocked the socks of the audience.

There were two standing ovations. Special moments were when they sang Patriot Dreams by Stefan G. Stefansson and To The Westfarers with lyrics translated into English by David Gislason. David is from Arborg and he and his wife Judy were at the concert.

Valgeir Þorvaldsson, Director of the Emigration Centre at Hofsós, brought 150 Icelanders to Canada, arranged for them to give performances in Vancouver and Victoria, and is making sure that they get to see the sites. It was very easy to be proud of our Icelandic heritage tonight.

Vancouver—The Icelandic Karlakórinn Heimir Men’s Choir arrived April 20

th in Vancouver and the next day

was the warmest since Remembrance Day. This well-known male voice choir brought 50 of its members along with their spouses, family members and some friends. In all, the group was large enough that it required three buses to get them to and fro.

A big night for the Heimir Choir was April 22nd

. They were asked to be one of the guest performers at the Van/Man Male Choral Summit at the Chan Centre. The event was hosted by Chor Leoni Men’s Choir. Performing with the Heimir Choir were soloists Óskar Pétursson and Þóra Einarsdóttir. It has been years since an Icelandic male voice choir sang in Vancouver. The venue was a perfect match for all. The sold out audience enjoyed an evening of creative choral arrangements performed dynamically with the power of 400 voices. On Sunday, the Club offered three tour guides for the group’s bus tour of the Vancouver area. Two of the stops were Fort Langley and Burnaby Mountain. One of the goals of the Choir’s trip to Vancouver and Victoria

The Heimir Choir – A Big Hit in Vancouver and Victoria By Norman Eyford

Valgeir

Coming to perform

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Visitors from Iceland By Gerri McDonald

Margrét Hallgrímsdóttir, Director General of the National Museum of Iceland, gave a very

interesting presentation on the history and artefacts of the museum of Iceland at the Scandinavian Community Centre on April 21

st. Margrét was assisted by her

daughter, Arndís Löve. This lecture was well attended with a lot of interest from the audience. A small reception was provided after the talk. Margrét spoke about how the museum was always given importance from its founding in 1863. It was housed in several prominent buildings as the museum grew and the country developed. The main “face” of the museum, the one known to any traveller to Iceland, has been located in the same building since 1950. This building received a major renovation, closing from 1998-2004 for the transformation. If you have not yet been to this museum, it is one of my favourite places in Reykjavík, with well executed displays, an excellent gift shop and café. It is a very comfortable place to spend time. Margrét showed pictures of a number of the old buildings that the Museum has charge of including Glaumbær, Höf í Öræfum, and Viðimyri among others. Along with religious, household and other relics the museum possess 5 million photographs from the earliest days of photography in Iceland to modern times. An interesting aspect that Margrét mentioned is that archeological digs are now being carried out by private companies. Any of their finds must be turned over to the government of Iceland within a specified timeframe.

During her talk, Margaret also mentioned the website

www.sarpur.is a website with photographs of the

holdings of not just the main museum in Reykjavík but also associate museums such as the museum of photography and the smaller museums in towns and in c o u n t i e s . Although it is only in Icelandic, try it out. You can easily input into the search field, try your g r e a t g r a n d p a r e n t s name or the name of the farm or the distr ict they came from before emigrating. Who knows what you will find. I found photos of a small embroidered coin purse from 1855 belonging to my 4 times great grandfather Þorsteinn Þorsteinsson. Take a look. Margrét presented the club with a copy of her new book on Icelandic artifacts. This copy is in Icelandic and she has offered an English version when it comes out. A fabulous addition to our library. Thank you Margrét.

The National Museum of Iceland website is: http://www.thjodminjasafn.is/english.

ICCBC Board of Directors

Loren Guðbjartsson, President Norman Eyford, vice-President

Tammy Eyford, Treasurer Lois Turner, Secretary

Margaret Bjarnason Amirault Kristjana Einarsdóttir Peggy Fridriksdóttir Kristjana Helgason Indriði Kristjansson

Edda Langworth Maggy Reynarsdóttir

Erika Sigurdson Director at Large – Gerri McDonald

Scandinavian Community Centre Board of Directors

Representatives from our Club

Paul Bjarnason Norman Eyford

Loren Guðbjartsson

Alternates

Marilyne Anderson Anna Bjarnason

Peggy Fridriksdóttir

Icelandic Canadian Club of British Columbia Annual General Meeting, April 5, 2017

The following were elected and agreed to serve.

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Icelandic Towns in the Black The biggest municipalities in Iceland returned healthier accounts for 2016 than expected. The head of the A s s o c i a t i o n o f I c e l a n d i c Municipalities says that last year’s financial results were actually the best in 10-15 years, but goes on to warn of some expensive investments expected in the next few years. But what is the reason for the municipalities’ good fortune, Vísir asks. The general increase in people’s wages across Iceland has meant higher local authority tax. And the low rate of inflation has helped preserve the value of that extra income. Sigurður Ármann Snævarr, of the Association of Icelandic Municipalities, says that another reason is the success of wide-ranging money saving measures at local councils, many of which were pushed deep into the red by the financial crisis nearly a decade ago. He warns, however, that the good news is also partly because councils’ investment in things like new infrastructure has been at an historic low for the past two or three years, which he says will have to reverse and become expensive over the coming years.

Jamie Oliver to Open Restaurant in Iceland The British television chef Jamie Oliver has decided to serve West Fjords salmon at the restaurant he plans to open in central Reykjavík. His new restaurant will be at Austurvöllur (parliament square) in Reykjavík and says on his Facebook page that he has decided to serve sustainable fish at the Icelandic outlet. West Fjords news outlet BB.is reported that Arnarlax, based in Arnarfjörður fjord, is among the suppliers personally chosen by Oliver. Jamie Oliver operates eateries around the world and it is possible other of his eateries will start using Arnarlax as a supplier in the future. Not everybody was overjoyed at the chef’s decision, however. Fly fishers and others who fish with rod and line, are generally

not fans of salmon farming in Iceland. The expansion of Arnarlax in recent years has been controversial, with many saying fish farming is bad for the environment. Some of the Icelandic rod fishermen have started venting their frustration on Jamie Oliver’s Facebook wall. “To support this dangerous and polluting industry is an act of war against nature,” says one. Another goes even further: “This is disgusting, Jamie Oliver. I will never eat at your restaurant and will instruct my customers to stay away.”

Fewer Farmers Producing Lots More Milk The number of dairy farmers in Iceland has gone down by around 200 in the last 13 years—at the same time as milk production has hit an all-time high. 40 dairy farmers quit the trade last year alone. At an annual meeting of dairy farmers in Selfoss it was revealed that more milk was produced and sold last year in Iceland than any year before it. “Yes, it’s the biggest year of production in the history of Icelandic dairy farming, 150 million liters, which is a huge production figure. Fortunately, it was also successful in that 140 million liters were sold on the Icelandic market, which is also a record,” says Garðar Eiríksson, head of the dairy farmer’s association. Today, there are 548 dairy producers in the association, and a further 48 who exclusively provide the Skagafjörður cooperative. In 1978, there were 2,500 dairy farmers in Iceland—a figure which had dropped to 730 in 2003. Despite this massive drop, the amount of milk produced continues to rise, Vísir reports. Garðar says it is all down to Icelandic farmers’ excellent results in breeding good cows, feeding them well and improving their equipment. “The Icelandic farmer is doing well,” he says. But isn’t it a worry, how quickly their numbers are dropping? “No, I think it’s just the way things are going. There is investment in new technology, new cowsheds, robots and other such things. Technology

makes it easier to produce more units of milk and I think that’s a normal development.”

Hafþór Júlíus Europe’s Strongest Man Icelander Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, a.k.a. the Mountain from TV series Game of Thrones, is Europe’s Strongest Man, RÚV reports. He earned the title April 3

rd in Leeds,

England, after a close battle with Eddie Hall from the UK, who came in second. The difference between them was only two points. This is the third time that Hafþór earns the title Europe’s Strongest Man. He did so in 2014 and 2015, but placed second behind Laurence Shahlaei from the UK last year. Hafþór’s title means that along with Poles, Icelanders now hold most Europe’s Strongest Man titles. Hafþór is the only Icelander to earn it three times. Jón Páll Sigmarsson and Magnús Ver Magnússon earned it twice.

Cod Stock in Good Shape The cod stock in Icelandic waters is larger than at any time since the Marine Research Institute started monitoring stocks of pelagic fish around Iceland in 1985. A new report released by the MRI covers fish population statistics taken in February and March this year. The average weight of cod older than seven years is heavier than last year, but the average weight of younger fish has dropped between years. The overall cod stock has grown almost constantly since 2007 and is now the highest since records began in the mid-80s. Cod is Iceland’s most important commercial fishery. The populations of cod, redfish and ling were high compared to the average of the last three decades, the report states. Meanwhile, the haddock stock around Iceland was roughly average and the catfish stock was lower than normal. Five other commercial fish stocks were rated as high and growing, and three are at an historic low. The monkfish stock is also not as healthy as it should be, RUV reports.

From Iceland Review Online—April 2017 Compiled by Iceland Review Editorial Staff

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The 8-page newsletter is published at the beginning of each

month, ten months of the year. A newsletter is not printed in

July or August. Material is gratefully received by the 20th of

each month.

Editor & Publisher:

Margrét Bjarnason Amirault, Tel: 604-688-9082

ICCBC Mail: 6540 Thomas Street

Burnaby, BC V5B 4P9 E-mail: icc_of_bc@hotmail.com Distribution: Naomi Dyer, Gerri McDonald, Nina Jobin

Membership: Norman Eyford

Website: Icelandic Canadian Club of B.C.

www.icelandicclubbc.org

Email: icc_of_bc@hotmail.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/icelandicclubbc

Icelandic National League Website: www.inlofna.org

Icelandic Radio (6 stations): www.xnet.is

Morgunblaðið: http://mbl.is

Ströndin Internet Radio: www.inlofna.org/SIR

Honorary Consul General of Iceland for BC & Yukon,

Glenn Sigurdson, www.glennsigurdson.com

LIBRARY & GENEALOGY Books written by Icelanders in English or translation

are available in the Scandinavian library upstairs.

Books in Icelandic are located in the Iceland Room.

Information regarding the Genealogy Centre can be

obtained from Gerri McDonald, email:

gerrimcdonald@shaw.ca

Icelandic Language CDs or Tapes

Get acquainted with the language or brush up on your pronunciation with lessons 1 & 2, each one hour long. Typed lessons are included so that you can learn to read Icelandic

as well. Canadian Orders: CDs, 2 lesson sets $30 CAD/ USD;

tapes are also available. Postage & handling included.

US and Foreign Orders: International money order only.

Send your cheque or money order made out to: Icelandic Canadian Club of B.C.

3776 Arbor Street, Burnaby, BC V5J 1T4 Tel: 604-433-6329

www.inlofna.org/ICCBC/Tape_Lessons.htm

May 2017

Oakridge Lutheran Church 585 West 41st Ave., Vancouver

10 am, Sunday Morning Services

English Joint Services Coffee served every Sunday

Everyone Welcome

SCANDINAVIAN CENTRE Website: www.scandinaviancentre.org (for more details)

E-mail: info@scandinaviancentre.org, Telephone: 604-294-2777

May 6, (Sat) 8 a.m.—Spring Clean-Up May 7 (Sun) 12 noon—ScanSports Bowling *** Revs in Burnaby (5502 Lougheed Hwy) $10/person ($5 for kids) for 2 games & shoes RSVP to: scansports@gmail.com to register. May 10 (Wed), 6 pm—Scandinavian Business Club’s Dinner, Email Paul Andreassen at info@sbc-bc.ca. non -members and members are welcomed to all our events! Also visit us at www.sbc-bc May 12 (Fri) 12 noon—Scandinavian Seniors Lunch, 55+, please call Tor 604-294-0749 or the office. May 17 (Wed) 6 pm—Norwegian Constitution Day, Dinner Dance. Adults $40, $20 children under 16. Contact: Anne Haug 604-943-0340, or email: annehaug@eastlink.ca,/ Ron Stubbings 604-941-0760. May 20 (Sat) 1 pm—Genealogy Meeting

Icelandic Online Club; email: ioc@inlofna.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/IcelandicOnlineClub

Spring Clean-Up

Where: Scandinavian Community Centre

Date: Saturday, May 6, 2017

When: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Breakfast by the Finnish War Veterans at 8:30 a.m.

Lunch provided by Danish House at 12.30 p.m.

Contact: Please let us know in advance if you will be coming and

if you will be joining us for breakfast and/or lunch. Phone 604-294-2777 or info@scandinaviancentre.org.

Bring rakes, leaf blowers, buckets & rags, even

vacuums. Indoor & outdoor jobs for all ages. Rain or shine

We always appreciate as much help as possible.

This is a great way to meet the other volunteers, and to get to know the Centre from top to bottom!

Thank you in advance!