1AugMost of us are familiar with Norway’s mountains, valleys, and fjords. We have seen them in many cultural settings, including books and movies. Some of you have been to Norway and seen them firsthand. Some of you recently told me that you will be traveling to Norway for the first time this
1JunCathy and I just returned from another trip, this time to Branson, Missouri. Our plan for the Golden Years, which we sometimes call the “Rusty Years,” is to stay very active in our community, see the world, and enjoy life. I hope that is the same of you. Your board
1MayAs many of you know, Cathy and I travel around the world. The photo on the right shows us in a longhouse in Norway, a social hub during the Viking era, especially for travelers. Banquets were often held to celebrate various festivals, as well as weddings and funerals. Specific banquets were organized to teach
30AprCathy and I just got back from Hawaii, perfectly timed for our March Heritage meeting with all of you. April looks to be a busy month, starting on Tuesday, April 7th at 9:00 AM with dough rolling and lefse grilling. It’s a fun social event where you can meet other
1MarCan you believe it’s already March, and the warm weather is still here? Last month, we celebrated the farewell for Terry Mapstone, our former President, and he continues to work hard as our counselor, doing a wonderful job. I think it was a great way to honor Terry for his
1Jan14 January 2026 Heritage meeting Master of Ceremonies, Bjørg Mapstone, handing over the gavel to our newly elected President, Mark Wedo. Hello friends, I, Mark Wedo, am honored to serve as your new president of Fjellheim Sons of Norway Lodge. This community has always been a place where culture, tradition,
28DecFollowing our major blowout success with the Viking Fair, the Lodge kept up the momentum with nearly three hundred guests at our Lutefisk and Meatball dinner. We had many volunteers, but I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the kitchen crew of Phil, Cheryl, Carol, Loise, Maria, and Kathy
3OctThe second half of the “Viking” season is off and running. Our Heritage meeting recognized our membership anniversaries. Both Bjorg and I were amazed that we had been members for twenty-five years. Congratulations to all members celebrating anniversaries. The recognition ceremony was followed by Erik continuing his presentation on the
2JunJuly is just around the corner and that means our July break. No Flammen, no heritage meeting, and no Board meetings. Lots of us are traveling- many to Norway! Your Lodge Board members are already beginning to look ahead to the events planned for the fall. I hope you had
