Welcome!
The
Finlandia
Society
of
Calgary promotes and maintains Finnish culture in
Calgary. The club's regular activities include a Finnish language study
and a Little Finns programs, choir, literary and dance groups, movie
nights and observance of traditional Finnish holidays. The club also
organizes cultural evenings and supports the works of Finnish
composers, artists, performers and sports teams.
Finlandia Society of Calgary edistää
ja ylläpitää suomalaista kulttuuria Calgaryssa. Seuran säännölliseen
toimintaan kuuluvat kieli-, kirjallisuus- ja tanssiryhmät, kuoro, Pikku
Finnit lasten kerho, elokuva-illat ja perinteisten suomalaisten
juhlapyhien viettäminen. Klubi järjestää myös kulttuuritapahtumia ja
tukee suomalaisia esiintyjiä, säveltäjiä, taiteilijoita ja urheilijoita.
739 -20th Avenue N.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2M 1E2
Email: finlandiacalgary AT gmail.com
Phone: (403) 284-2610
Finnish Language Classes
Classes started on January 11, 2010 and registrations are still being accepted!
Please register with Ulla-Maija at 403-255-7749 as soon as
possible as the seating in the classroom is limited.
February 11, 2010 - Movie Night
Chrystene Ells will be showing the movie "Sisu" on February 11, 2010 at
the Scandinavian Centre in the Viking Hall. Doors open at 6:30. Movie
starts at 7:00pm. There is no cost, but donations are greatly
appreciated.
February 22nd and 23rd, 2010 - Casino Nights at Casino Calgary
The club requires 25 volunteers for each day! All casino positions are available.
Please contact Kimmo Korvela, Game Day Coordinator @ 403-236-4579 or
via email: KKorvela@mtroyal.ca
For more information and to volunteer, please visit the Events Calendar - Kalenteri
February 28, 2010 - Skiing Trip and
Little Finns
The Little Finns will be held at the ski trip this month!
If the temperature outside is above -15C, please meet at the Visitor's Information Centre at Peter Lougheed Park at 10:30 a.m. Please contact Raija at 403-242-8151 if you have questions.