Sons of Norway

It’s been a busy time for us at the Lodge, as we just wrapped up the Viking Fair, which was a great success. We have a number of folks to recognize for a job well done in putting it all together. I’ll do my best to recognize them at our

This October, Cathy and I will be away – traveling again, this time to Alaska, Japan, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Vietnam, and finally to Singapore, where we will fly home. We will be thinking of all of you, and, unfortunately, we will miss the next Heritage meeting and The Viking

Summer is here, and soon it will be Fall before we know it. Work at the Lodge by Terry Mapstone, Dave Haugen, and others has been busy with repairs to the Lodge and upkeep of the property. We had our summer picnic at Bear Creek Park, and now we are

Most 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

Cathy 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

As 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

Cathy 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

Can 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

14 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,