MEETING DETAILS
- WHEN: First Wednesdays1 at 6:30 pm
- WHERE: Norse Home, 5311 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, WA
LODGE HIGHLIGHTS
Valkyrien is the first lodge formed in our organization. It has been a strong and vibrant group for over one-hundred years! A very active lodge throughout their history, they participated in the founding of the Norse Home, a retirement community on Phinney Ridge in Seattle; the Norwegian Women's Chorus (of Seattle); and the Seventeenth of May Parade Organizing Committee.
Valkyrien Lodge has recently helped support Norse Home, Barneleikeringen (The Norwegian Children's Dance Group) and the Nordic Heritage Museum, all in Seattle. The lodge also actively supports the Daughters of Norway Scholarship fund.
Among the popular activities and Nordic cultural programs offered recently:
- Films
- Crafts
- Auctions
- Rosemaling
- Nordic Cooking
- Scandinavian Languages
- Hardangersom (embroidery)
- Music (instrumental & vocal)
- Parties & Holiday Celebrations
- Guest Speakers (from various countries, International Student Exchange Program, Scandinavian specialists, etc.)
Valkrien's 2009 Board are happy about something!
Valkyrien Lodge welcomes you to join them in exploring your Scandinavian heritage!
LODGE'S NAME
Valkyrien Lodge was named for the Valkyries of Norse Mythology. At first the Valkyries were the female messengers of Odin, the chief god. Later they were considered to be his warrior maidens, as they rode into battle on horseback to choose the slain. They escorted warriors who died in battle to Valhalla (Odin's castle) and there welcomed them with horns of mead. 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. The next meeting will be Sept. 7th, 2011.
