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*Vappu Kevätjuhla – Spring Celebration 2022! *
Sunday, May 1, 2022 1-4pm at the Scandinavian Centre
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Join us for a delightful afternoon celebrating the arrival of spring with a
traditional Finnish Vappu party! Food & refreshments will be served, and
the bar will be open for purchasing adult beverages. Musical entertainment
will be provided by the talented Alan Matheson & guests.
Tickets are $10 for ages 16+, and free from 15 & younger.
*Reserve your tickets by April 28th! *
Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite: https://vappu2022.eventbrite.ca
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Or by etranfer to VFclubmembers@gmail.com (please note Vappu tickets in the
comments)
Or reserve tickets by emailing VFclubmembers@gmail.com & pay cash at the
door
*Presented by Vancouver Finlandia Club, Canadian Friends of Finland &
Finland House Society *
Check out the Facebook event for updates: https://fb.me/e/1AgGAc1lV
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will be at the Vappu celebration from 1-2pm. Use code VappuPickup to
pre-order items and pick up at the event!
Annual General Meeting – Sunday February 27th, 4:00 pm
The VFC AGM will be a zoom meeting – all members in good standing are welcome to attend. Please register by emailing vfclubmembers@gmail.com and a zoom link will be sent to you in advance.
Friendly reminder that membership fees are now due. if you have not paid your 2022 VFC Membership fee, please do so as soon as possible to ensure you continue to receive the West Coast News.
$40 individual annual membership
$60 couple annual membership
$10 student
$800 lifetime membership
Payments can be made by etransfer to vfclubmembers@gmail.com
or by cheque to Vancouver Finlandia Club, 6540 Thomas St, Burnaby, BC V5B 4P9
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Saturday February 5th – Runeberg Cake (Runebergintorttu) Baking Class
Zoom lesson with Riitta Huttunen
$15 for 2 hour lesson with recipe
Sign up by Feb 4
Payment via etransfer to vfclubmembers@gmail.com
For more information contact Riitta 604-941-0760 or email vfclubmembers@gmail.com
Zoom link will be sent to registered participants in advance
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Finland House Society AGM
Monday March 21, 2022
7pm via Zoom
Register by March 17 with Paula: paulapaivinen@hotmail.com or 778-686-5657
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Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
Volunteers are needed to help organize and run the Midsummer Festival with attracts over 3000 visitors each year. Finland House Society and the Midsummer Festival committee have the following positions available:
Finland Country Mayor
Finland Volunteer Coordinator
Festival Coordinator
Festival Treasurer
Other Volunteer Opportunities include:
Entertainment / stage
Food
Festival framework
Ground logistics
numerous other volunteer opportunities
Meetings for the Midsummer committee are on the 3rd Thursday of each month
This year the Midsummer Festival will be held June 25th and 26th, 2022
If you are interested or would like more information,
contact Pauli Juoksu at pauljuoksu@gmail.com or 604-862-0765
Welcome to the Autumn of 2021! We are not quite ‘back to normal’, but things are opening up and we are looking forward to hosting some of our annual events (as best we can!). Scroll down for information on a Baking Class, the Scandinavian Craft Fair, and the Joulujuhla – Finnish Christmas Party.
Most of our events and activities are held at the Scandinavian Community Centre, and we follow the COVID-19 protocols set out by the SCCS COVID-19 Committee when we are using their space. Please visit https://scancentre.org/ for the latest information.
VFC 50th Anniversary T-Shirts!
For only $25 you can have one of your very own!
Order yours today.
BAKING CLASS
Karelian rice pastry (Karjalanpiirakka)
Sunday November 14th, 2021 at 12-3pm @ Scandinavian Community Centre
Max. 10 participants. Take home: recipe handout and 20 rice pastries
Cost: $35/person for VFC members, $45 for non-members
payment via e-transfer to vfclubmembers@gmail.com
For more information and to register please contact
Riitta Huttunen at riittahu@gmail.com
Scandinavian Craft Fair
Sunday November 28th, 2021
11:00 am to 4:00 pm @ Scandinavian Community Centre
Arts, Crafts, Jewelry, Baked Goods and more!
Free admission and Free Parking
COVID-19 protocols in place, following the Scandinavian Community Centre’s COVID-19 rules and guidelines for capacity, masks and vaccine passports.
Karjalan Piirakat, Rye Bread & Joulutorttu available by pre-order.
Itsenäisyyspäiväjuhla – Independence Day Dinner
Monday December 6th, 2021
Hosted by Finland House Society. at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, Vancouver
For more information and tickets please see https://www.finlandvancouver.com/events
Scandinavian Craft Fair
Date: Sunday November 28, 2021
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Contact: Riitta scandicraftfair@gmail.com
The annual Scandinavian Craft Fair is hosted by the Vancouver Finlandia Club. Please do not contact the Scandinavian Centre
VFC Fall Events
The Vancouver Finlandia Club is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year! Please join us for an afternoon looking back on memories of the last 50 years, present day and looking ahead! We will have light refreshments, cake and live music!
We will adhere to the BC CDC and the Scandinavian Centre’s guidelines. Vaccine passport will be required for entry and masks will be required indoors.
There is no entry fee, but advanced registration is required. Please email vfclubmembers@gmail.com or call Karina: 604-728-6572
More event details and updates can be found on Facebook
FinnGoods will be on site – use code localpickup save the shipping fees by picking up at the open house! http://www.finngoods.com
October 2 – Autumn Hike!
West Vancouver – Four Little Lakes, Brother’s Creek Trail
10:00 am start. Bring your own snacks and water. Estimated 5 hr. Trail can be steep and rocky in places.
Please email mindy@sci.fi or call 604-551-8949 to register.
November 28th – Craft Fair
Save the Date for the annual Craft Fair!
Details are still being worked out, but will be published when available.
Vancouver Finlandia Club Annual General Meeting will be organised on our 50th anniversary, March 7th, 2021. All our members are welcomed and encouraged to join the meeting! The meeting will be held virtually, via Zoom. Please reply or contact the VFC for a link. Ordinary business as per VFC bylaw section 3.2.
If you are interested in joining the VFC Board, please contact Elsa Marlowe: emarlowe345@gmail.com
VFC Jäsenyys / VFC Membership
1 VUOSI / 1 YEAR $40 Henkilökohtainen / Individual
$60 Pariskunta / Couple
$10 Opiskelija / Student
$250 Järjestö / Corporate
AINAISJÄSEN/ LIFETIME $800 Henkilökohtainen / Individual
Maksuvaihtoehdot / Payment Options:
eTransfer: vfclubmembers@gmail.com (no password required)
Shekki / Cheque: Vancouver Finlandia Club
6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby, BC V5B 4P9 Canada
Tiedustelut / Enquiries: vfclubmembers@gmail.com
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Annual General Meeting of Finland House Society
AGM is Monday March 15, 2021 at 7:00 pm via Zoom video conference.
To register for the Zoom link to the meeting please contact Kathy Stenfors.stenfors@shaw.ca 604-788-0937
Remember to check the Scandinavian Centre’s website for upcoming events and activities, like baking classes, bake sales, cultural events & meetings: scancentre.org
The Annual General Meeting of the Scandinavian Community Centre Society will be held on Zoom on Thursday April 8th, 2021 at 7:00 pm. Agenda for the Annual General Meeting will be posted at the Scandinavian Centre 30 days before the Meeting.If you would like to attend the meeting via Zoom, please email info@scancentre.org by Thursday March 31st and include the name of the member organization that you belong to.
And finally! This year is the 50th Anniversary of the Vancouver Finlandia Club! Please keep an eye in the West Coast News, on Facebook, or email for upcoming celebratory events and activities!
VFC Events Oct – Nov 2020
Karelian Rice Pies/Karjalanpiirakka
At the Scandinavian Centre:
Thu Oct 22 at 1-4pm OR
Sun Nov 1 at 12-3pm
Each course is 3 hours, max. 10 participants per course
Cost: $35/person for VFC members, $45/person for non-members, payment via e-transfer
Take home: recipe handout and 20 rice pies
For information and to register contact Riitta Huttunen at riittahu@gmail.com.
Iona Beach Park Walk Oct 23 @10am (Richmond)
start from Iona Jetty entrance
length 8km (can turn around earlier – in and out trail)
wide path, flat terrain, suitable for all abilities
rain or shine, prepare for windy conditions
Sign up and information: emarlowe345@gmail.com or 778-7858-7075 (Elsa)
Halloween Hike to Hollyburn Fir Oct 31 @10am
starts from West Vancouver
outing takes 2-4 hours
requires climbing over slippery rocks and roots
bring your own food and drink
cancelled if raining
Sign up and information: mindy@sci.fi or 604-551-8949
This year’s traditional Scandinavian Craft Fair is replaced by a Bake Sale for VFC members on Nov 29
More details will be coming in a November newsletter. Stay tuned!
TWO upcoming VFC Events in August 2020
Friday August 21st at 6:30pm Finnish Your Dinner – Picnic style
Bring your own food, plates, utensils and lawn chairs
We will be seated outside as much as possible, inside if inclement weather
Physical distancing guidelines are adhered to and people are required to stay in their own “bubbles”, health screening (questionnaire) done at the door
The Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St, Burnaby BC
Friday August 21st, 2020, doors open at 6:30 – The bar will be open!
Preregistration required – Maximum number of participants 35
To sign up please contact VFClubmembers@gmail.com or Elsa at 778-858-7075 by Aug 19. We are required to collect contact information for all participants. No walk-ins please.
Boot Throwing competition – Saappaanheittokilpailu (prize donated by FinnGoods)
Give Covid the Boot! Anna koronalle kenkää! (Bring your own boot – tuo oma saapas)
** Get 10% off and free shipping on your new FinnGoods order when you pick it up from the Finnish Your Dinner event!
Go to http://www.FinnGoods.com and use discount code “FinnishYourDinner” – stock items only
Pick up location will be separated from the event entrance. We would love to see you at the FYD picnic, but participation is not required to receive this discount. **
Deas Island Park Walk on Monday Aug 24 at 10:30am
Where: Deas Island Regional Park in Delta, off River Road
Start: from the Riverside picnic area near the park entrance
Length: 5 km loop trail, several options for a shorter loop
Terrain: wide paths, easy flat terrain along the Fraser River, most of the trail is in the shade, suitable for all abilities
Parking: free parking, several parking lots
Amenities: viewing platform, benches, large grassy picnic area, washrooms
Picnic optional – bring a picnic if you would like to enjoy the park afterwards
Social distancing measures will be followed. Walk will proceed rain or shine!
Enquiries: VFClubmembers@gmail.com or call Elsa at 778-858-7075
Greeting Vancouver Finlandia Club members and friends!
We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, happy holidays, and are enjoying a Happy New Year so far!
We have plenty of events coming up in 2020 – please read through the listings below for details.
Notice of Vancouver Finlandia Club AGM on Sunday March 1 at 4:00 pm at the Scandinavian Centre, in the Finland Room. Everyone is welcome & refreshments will be served! The agenda includes:
Ordinary Business as per VFC bylaw section 3.2
Special Business as per VFC bylaw section 3.3:
Recommendation by the VFC Board of Directors to increase the membership fees as follows:
Annual Individual $40
Annual Couple $60
Student $10 (no change)
Corporate $250 (no change)
Lifetime $800
As per VFC bylaw section 2.3, the amount of membership fees are to be determined by the members at the Annual General Meeting.
Learn how to make traditional Finnish Sourdough Rye bread!
January 23 (full), and February 9th @12 pm
Course includes a 3-hour class, recipe, dry starter and a loaf of rye bread.
Course will be held at the kitchen of Scandinavian Centre. The course fee is 35$ for Vancouver Finlandia Club members and $40 for mon-members. Payment preferably via e-transfer. For more information and to register, please contact instructor Elsa Marlowe at emarlowe345@gmail.com
Valentines Day Paint and Sip will be a fun evening painting, enjoying drinks and good company! Come with a special date, a friend or a group, or come alone and make new friends!
Please join us on Feb 14th @ 6:30 pm to paint Valentines Day love or friendship themed artworks. Canvas, brushes and paints will be provided, and instructors will be there to help. Bar will be open, and light snacks will be served.
Entrance fee – 20$ for VFC members and 25$ for non-members – includes the painting materials for those who have registered by Tuesday February 11. Payment via etransfer or cash at the venue. Please contact lumiminna@live.fi for more information, and to register.
Non-painters are also welcome to join the sipping (entrance fee 10$ members/15$ for non-members).
It’s the 10th anniversary of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games! Come celebrate and commemorate the events that took over the Scandinavian Centre and the city!
Join us on Saturday February 8th for a fun pub night, featuring pictures, videos, trivia, and reminiscing with friends. Wear your Red Mittens, uniform, pins and a smile! Bring along any memorabilia you’d like to show off.
Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Visit Eventbrite https://scc-olympics.eventbrite.ca for tickets or RSVP to scansports@gmail.com to pick up at the door.
Admission includes light snacks; Vera’s Food truck will be onsite from 6-8 pm accepting cash & credit.
To contribute photos or video links to the slide show, or pieces of trivia please email scansports@gmail.com or use this dropbox link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/513lpqj4gsf522m/AADoaMuqt-jlVFvjTioLckOKa?dl=0
Contact Karina Linder, Kristiina Morrison, Robert Oberg, Carina Spencer or ScanSports@gmail.com for more info. We look forward to seeing you there!
Looking Ahead:
Arts Night – April 4, 2020
Meet & Greet – date TBD
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival – June 20 & 21, 2020
It’s the 10th anniversary of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games! Come celebrate and commemorate the events that took over the Centre and the city!
Join us on Saturday February 8th for a fun pub night, featuring pictures, videos, trivia, and reminiscing with friends. Wear your Red Mittens, uniform, pins and a smile! Bring along any memorabilia you’d like to show off.
Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Visit Eventbrite https://scc-olympics.eventbrite.ca for tickets or RSVP to scansports@gmail.com to pick up at the door.
Admission includes light snacks; food will be available for purchase.
Contact Karina Linder, Kristiina Morrison, Robert Oberg, Carina Spencer or ScanSports@gmail.com for more info.
To contribute photos or video links to the slide show, or pieces of trivia please email scansports@gmail.com or use this dropbox link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/513lpqj4gsf522m/AADoaMuqt-jlVFvjTioLckOKa?dl=0
We look forward to seeing you there!
Finnish National Men’s Lacrosse Team compete in Langley
September 19-28
Langley Events Centre
Come out and support Team Finland at the Langley Events Centre September 19-28 as they compete in the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship.
For tournament info and tickets visit:
http://www.wilc2019.ca
SCANDINAVIAN CRAFT FAIR
Date: Sunday November 24, 2019
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Contact: Riitta scandicraftfair@gmail.com
Arts and Crafts – Baked Goods – Christmas Goodies — Refreshments and much much more!
Craft Tables: The Scandinavian Craft Fair is hosted by the Vancouver Finlandia Club and it is intended to showcase Scandinavian crafts.
The primary emphasis will be on the sale of crafts and Scandinavian products. Priority is given to recent vendors and the registration form will be emailed mid July.
The annual Scandinavian Craft Fair is hosted by the Vancouver Finlandia Club. Please do not contact the Scandinavian Centre office.
FINNISH YOUR DINNER
Date: Friday August 23rd, 2019
Time: Doors open 6pm. Dinner 7pm.
Contact: For questions and RSVP contact vfclubmembers@gmail.com or Elsa Marlowe emarlowe345@gmail.com or 778-858-7075
A fun, casual dinner at the Scandinavian Centre in Burnaby, BC to celebrate Finland.
This will be a potluck dinner – so bring a dish to share! We will dine out on the deck, under the stars (weather permitting), so bring a sweater or a blanket if it’s a little chilly. If you have concerns about food allergies , sensitivities, or general preference, you can bring a picnic for yourself and your group. The kitchen will be available to heat up dishes if needed. RSVP’s appreciated, including what dish you think you will bring so we can try to have a good variety of things to eat.
Organized by Vancouver Finlandia Club.
facebook.com/VancouverFinlandiaClub
https://www.vfc.vcn.bc.ca
vfc@vcn.bc.ca
2019 Upcoming Events
Paavo Nurmi Run & Wife Carrying Contest
At the Scandinavian midsummer Festival – June 22nd & 23rd
Summer Hikes
Coquitlam Lakes Viewpoint – Sunday July 7th
Elfin Lakes – Saturday August 24th
Finnish Your Dinner
Scandinavian Community Centre – August 23rd
FinnFun Finnish Language Lessons
http://www.finnfun.org – starting September 10th
Paint & Sip
Scandinavian Community Centre – October 11th
Scandinavian Craft Fair
Scandinavian Community Centre – November 24th
Joulujuhla
Scandinavian Community Centre – December 21st
And… Hobby Horse Lessons (Sept/Oct), Dance Lessons (Oct/Nov), Baking Classes (TBD)
Boxing Day Skate!
Wednesday Dec 26th, 2018
10:45am – 12:00pm
at 8 Rinks in Burnaby
(Canlan Ice Sports – 6501 Sprott St)
Rink #2
Join us for FREE skating for members and friends of the Scandinavian Community Centre. Hockey nets will be set up at one end of the rink for friendly stick & puck, and the rest of the rink will be family skating.
At the Scandinavian Community Centre
December 21st, 2018 Time: 6:30 PM
Brought to you by Vancouver Finlandia Club, Finnish
Canadian Fish & Game Club, FinnFun School of
Vancouver.
Tickets $5 per adult. Free for children under 18.
Tickets available to purchase on Eventbrite or at the
Scandinavian Craft Fair.
Santa Claus, Rice porridge, sing-along and more!
Contact: VFClubMembers@gmail.com
Sunday, 25 November 11am – 4pm 2018
VANCOUVER FINLANDIA CLUB PRESENTS
SCANDINAVIAN CENTRE CRAFT FAIR
6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby — at Kensington + Sprott
INFORMATION Riitta at 604 941.0760 or ScandiCraftFair@gmail.com
Arts & Crafts – Jewellery
Baked Goods – Christmas Goodies
Refreshments – and much more…
FREE ADMISSION – FREE PARKING
A Special General Meeting of the Vancouver Finlandia Club will be held on Thursday October 25, 2018 to approve the revised VFC bylaws that have been updated to conform to the New Societies Act.
Date: Thursday, October 25, 2018
Time: 7pm
Place:Scandinavian Community Centre
Finnish Your Dinner is modelled on Dinner Under the Sky, an annual summer event held in Helsinki. It is a shared meal on a warm summer evening, an idea that has now extended around the world!
We will host a local dinner at
The Scandinavian Community Centre
6540 Thomas St, Burnaby BC
Friday August 24th, 2018
Doors open at 6:30
Dinner at 7:00 pm
The bar will be open and accepts cash or credit
This event is meant to be a potluck – bring a dish to share!
(If you have concerns about food allergies, sensitivities, or general preference you can bring a picnic for yourself or your group)
The kitchen will be available to heap up dishes if needed. RSVP’s appreciated, including what dish you think you will bring so we can try to have a good variety of things to eat.
For Questions and RSVP’s contact VFClubmembers@gmail.com
or Elsa Marlowe emarlowe345@gmail.com or 778-858-7075
Reminder!
The Spring golf tournament at Mylora is coming up on May 20th 2018!
Registration deadline is this Saturday, May 12th!
Don’t miss out – register today!
Vancouver Finlandia Club presents
ARTS NIGHT
PAINTINGS + AQUARELLES BY ULLA SUPELOV
With Jazz Music Trio
MILES BLACK piano + master of ceremonies
MIKE ALLEN sax + good cheer
STEVE HOLY bass + philosophy
Saturday, April 7, 6pm
at the Scandinavıan Centre
6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby
Admission at the door: $10
Cash Bar + Finger Foods
FinnGoods: 6 to 7pm
Information: Kaija Rautiainen kaijarau@smartt.com
2017
Scandinavian Craft Fair
Sunday, 26 November
11am – 4pm
Arts & Crafts – Jewellery
Baked Goods – Christmas Goodies
Refreshments – and much more…
FREE ADMISSION – FREE PARKING
PRESENTED BY
VANCOUVER FINLANDIA CLUB
Scandinavian Centre
6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby — at Kensington + Sprott
INFORMATION Riitta or Ron at 604 941.0760 or scandicraftfair@gmail.com
25 Aug 2017
A fun, casual dinner at the Scandinavian Centre in Burnaby, BC to celebrate Finland 100.
This will be a potluck dinner — so bring a dish to share! We will dine out on the deck, under the stars (weather permitting), so bring a sweater or a blanket if it’s a little chilly.
Organized by Vancouver Finlandia Club.
Sign up here or you can email vfclubmembers@gmail.com for more info or to register.
Finland 100 Worldwide project website has been published!
We have published the new website: http://suomi-seura.fi/suomi100maailmalla
The website includes the Calendar of Events, the Idea Bank, the Material Bank and the Performer Bank.
The website will be developed constantly. The theme of the Finland 100 jubilee year is Together.
Expatriate Finns – Let’s build this new website together!
Dear expatriate Finnish organisation, announce your Finland 100 jubilee year events in the Event Calendar!
If you have an idea for celebrating the jubilee which you want to share with other expatriate Finnish organisations, tell about it in the Idea Bank and support other expatriate Finns in their preparations for the centenary.
The Performer Bank provides singers, musicians, bands, choirs, dancers, theatre groups, lecturers, speakers and others a forum to offer their expertise to expatriate Finnish organisations. Organisers of events can contact performers directly in the Performer Bank.
The Material Bank includes useful website links to help you find information on Finland for expatriate Finns. If you know good websites, please share them with us.
Welcome to our new website, we hope you enjoy them!
Share the link with others and add it to your homepage!
We are active also in Facebook: You will find our open group under Suomi 100 Maailmalla. Remember to join the group!
Suomi 100 Maailmalla – Finland 100 Worldwide is the joint project of the Finland Society/Suomi-Seura ry, Ministry to Finns Abroad (National Church Council, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland), and the Institute of Migration. It is also supported by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and the Finnish Seamen´s Mission. Finland 100 Worldwide has been accepted to be included in the official Finland 100 programme. For more information, please contact to:
Liisa Oinonen, Suomi-Seura ry, liisa.oinonen@suomi-seura.fi
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