MEETING DETAILS
- WHEN: Second Saturday 1 at 10:00 am
- WHERE: Viking Room, Sons of Norway Building, 18891 Front Street, Poulsbo, WA
- Special events held at Norse Home, 5311 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, WA
LODGE HIGHLIGHTS
Nina Grieg Lodge Logo
Nina Grieg Lodge members are active in the cultural life of their community of Poulsbo which has Nordic roots. They participate in Scandinavian Midsommerfest in June, which features nordic dancing to live music. The Viking Fest Parade in May and the Sons of Norway Christmas Bazaar in Poulsbo are other events the lodge participates in.
Lodge members are accomplished in Nordic arts, crafts, and cooking. They eagerly pass along their heritage, memories and traditions. Lodge fundraisers include raffles and yearly rummage sales which help support scholarships.
Among the popular activities and cultural programs offered:
- Trolls
- Genealogy
- Rosemaling
- Travelogues
- Nordic Dancing
- Musical programs
- Fabric Art (dekostoff)
- Genealogy workshops
- Nordic Cooking & Foods
- Hardangersom (embroidery)
- Parties & Holiday Celebrations
- Bunad making (fest & hverdags)
- Crafts (woven heart baskets, wheat weaving, etc.)
- Programs on sports, political, historical, current events & Norwegian exchange students
Members man their booth at the 2008 Daughters of Norway convention in Tacoma, WA
Nina Grieg members would love to have you join them at their meetings!
LODGE'S NAME
The lodge's name honors the noted Norwegian-born singer Nina Grieg, who was the wife of Edvard Grieg. She was born near Bergen, Nina Hagerup, the daughter of Herman Hagerup (brother of Edvard Grieg's mother) and a Danish actress, Madame Werleigh. The family moved to Denmark when Nina was 8 years old. Later, while studying singing in Copenhagen, she met the Norwegian composer, Edvard Grieg. They were married when she was 22 in 1867. She was the leading interpreter of his songs and they performed together throughout Europe to much acclaim. They lived in Christinia with a summer home near Bergen, Troldhaugen. Today, Toldhaugen is a tourist attraction and hosts musical events. More . . .
- 1 Craft sessions and lodge meetings vary during the year, especially the summer months. It is advisable to contact the lodge for their exact schedule.
