Other Events
During the last years the Finlandia
Society of Calgary (FSoC) has organized dozens of different events. The
following is a collection of the most popular once-a-year events. In
addition to the ones listed here, the FSoC also organizes some yearly
events such as Library Evenings in co-operation with the other
Scandinavian Societies. Please see the Events Calendar for a list
of forthcoming events.
| Casino Nights: | The FSoC receives casino
funding
from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission. Two-day casinos are held
once every 18 months at Casino Calgary at the crossing of 16th Avenue
and Barlow Trail N.E.. Volunteers from the members of the FSoC (25 for
each day) are needed to help with the casino. In each day there will be
a day and an evening shift. Volunteers working on two days need to fill
the same shift on both days. If you would like to help, please contact
any of the board members at least 2-3 months before the next Casino Day
to fill out the volunteer application form. In addition to the awesome
experience, volunteers working at the Casino Days will receive free
meals! |
| Skiing
Trips: |
Cross country skiing trips
are
held at Kananaskis Country during February and March. We usually meet
at the Visitor's Information Centre at the Peter Lougheed Centre. |
| Easter
Service: |
The Finnish Easter Church
Service is held on Easter Sunday at the Trinity Lutheran Church (840 -
3rd Avenue S.W.). |
| May Day Party & Karaoke Night: | A karaoke singing night at
end
of April including a light dinner and a cash bar. Open mike for those
who are willing to perform! A great chance to sing you favourite Finn
hits. |
| Mother's
Day: |
The traditional Mother's
Day
Party is held yearly at different homes. It is a special ladies'
informal evening to socialize with each other. All women are welcome! |
| Spring
Garage
Sale: |
Come and sell any items
made in
Finland or other things you a willing to get rid of. Keep your own
profits! |
| Mid Summer
Celebration: |
The traditional Mid Summer
Fest
though without the real Finnish mid summer sun. Socializing, sports,
games, kokko, sauna and lettus at Laila and Alwin Lilley's residence. A
great fun for everyone! |
| Christmas
Bazaar: |
Donation based Scandinavian
Christmas Bazaar. Lots of beautiful and interesting items and goodies
for sale! The profit from the sales goes to the FSoC. |
| Christmas
Service: |
The Finnish Christmas
Church
Service is held in December at the Trinity Lutheran Church (840 - 3rd
Avenue S.W.). |
| Christmas
Dinner: |
What would a Christmas be
without the Finnish food and music? Ham, casseroles, salmon, pulla,
glögi and other Finnish dishes and sweets. Musical performances,
singing, poems and Christmas Gospel create the real spirit of
Christmas. A great success evening with an usual attendance of 150+
members! |
