E-Bulletin

May 10th, 2023

Gurli Irene Jensen - Memorial

Celebration of the life of

Gurli Irene Jensen

Saturday \ May 13 \ 1:00 pm

Harmony Hall, Suite 205 – NW Danish Association

1833 N 105^th Street, Seattle

If you would like to honor Gurli Irene Jensen, a gift could be made to

The Northwest Danish Association, The Danish Sisterhood of America

Or Alzheimer’s Association, Washington State Chapter

Danish Sangfest at Nordia House - May 20th at 2:00 pm

If you like to sing Danish songs, this is for you! You don’t have to speak Danish fluently to participate, but if you lived in Denmark, or grew up in a Danish family, you will probably enjoy singing the beautiful old songs again. If not, you may like to get to know more Danish songs. We have song sheets with many Danish songs for your use.

Our wonderful musician, Aage Nielsen, will accompany us, and he has a surprise for us this time: Aage bought a condo here in Portland, and he will be moving back to Portland very soon!

When we get tired of singing, we will enjoy a cup of coffee and some pastry together with old and new friends. If you are able to contribute some goodies, please respond.

We hope to see you at the sangfest. To assist in the planning, please RSVP to bodilmuller@mac.com or call 503-547-0161.

"Deep Blue Sea" Art Exhibit Official Opening - May 26th

Join NWDA on Friday, May 26 for the official opening event of NWDA's showing of artist Susanne Thea's "Deep Blue Sea" exhibit.

Travel with the Vikings across the Atlantic to settle North America through Susanne's art. While Susanne cannot be present in person, we have a lovely video from her telling the story of the exhibit. Enjoy refreshments and mingle with attendees.

"Deep Blue Sea" Exhibit Opening

NWDA's Harmony Hall

1833 N 105th St STE 205

Seattle, WA 98133

Friday, May 26, 2023

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Donations gladly accepted to cover costs of shipping, administration, and receptions.

Art pieces are for sale, please speak with an NWDA representative for purchase information. A small part of the sale price stays with NWDA.

Please contact Emily if you are interested in viewing the exhibit at another time. Private viewings may be possible depending on day, time, and NWDA staff/volunteer availability. Donations are encouraged to cover administrative and staff costs for private viewings.

Sponsored in part by the National Foundation for Danish America.

Himmelbjerget Danish Camp at Menucha

Himmelbjerget Danish Camp offers a unique and exciting opportunity for kids aged 10 to 18 to learn about the history, culture, language, foods, and traditions of Denmark at a week-long overnight summer camp located in the scenic Columbia River Gorge.

The theme for this year’s camp is Hans Christian Andersen!

June 25 – July 1, 2023

Join us for a week of celebrating one of Denmark’s most beloved authors as we explore the tales of wonder and lore that so momentously shaped the world of storytelling.

Registration closes May 22nd

NWDA at the Sounders

Help us start off the next 100 years of NWDA while cheering on the Seattle Sounders FC as they go up against Atlanta United FC.

When: Sunday, August 20th

Where: Lumen Field

Who: NWDA Members and Friends

How: Sign up with this link (https://fevo.me/nwdanish23) (or use the QR code on the flyer or button below)

Cost: $35 plus fees ($4 comes back to NWDA, Thank you!)

Tickets are digital only and must be scanned from a mobile device for entry to Lumen Field on matchday.

(If you already have a Sounders FC or Ticketmaster account, please use that email address when purchasing tickets though this link.)

Lumen Field has a clear bag policy and other policies you should KNOW BEFORE YOU GO.

Reach out to Conner Grant at the Sounders with ticketing questions: connerg@soundersfc.com or 206-512-1239

Reach out to Emily Olsen at NWDA with other questions: emily@nwdanish.org or 206-523-3263

NWDA - Celebrating 100 Years! T-shirt Campaign on Bonfire

Help us celebrate the first hundred years while we look toward the next hundred!

Wear your support of NWDA with these special "One Hundred Years" shirts. Proceeds from each shirt will help support programs for all ages to continue to share Danish culture, traditions, and values in the PNW and beyond.

There are lots of different shirt and sweatshirt options and they are shipped directly to you!

Shirts are being printed "on demand" so you won't have to wait too long to show off your new threads. This means NWDA receives a little less per shirt sold due to processing and printing costs, however we want all who order to have their shirts as soon as possible. The first shirts have begun to arrive! It is currently taking about 10 days to arrive from the order date.

Please reach out to Emily Olsen with any questions: emily@nwdanish.org.

There is tax and shipping added to listed prices. A small amount of the listed price comes back to NWDA, Mange Tak! Shipping is $4.99 for the first item. Each additional item from the same campaign adds $2.50 shipping.

Danish Conversation Group at Nordia House

Join Nordic Northwest and the Northwest Danish Association to use your Danish language skills. Whether you are fluent or just beginning this is your chance to meet others and hear the language!

Second Monday of each month

12:30 pm to 2 pm

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Fourth Monday of each month

7 pm to 8:30 pm

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at Nordia House

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FREE - DONATIONS ENCOURAGED

Monday, May 22, 2023 | 7 to 8:30 pm

Monday, June 12, 2023 | 12:30 to 2 pm

TRAVEL– Public transportation, ferries, car travel, air travel, lodging



Parking: We encourage guests to use public transportation or ride-sharing services. Our 50-space parking lot is open on a first come, first-served, basis and limited street parking is available on SW 89th & 90th Avenues. 

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Accessibility: Nordia House has two accessible parking spots in our main lot facing SW Oleson Rd. Both the main entrance facing SW Oleson Rd. and our side entrance facing SW Taylors Ferry Rd. are wheelchair accessible. All restrooms have accessible stalls but no power doors. We will do our best to accommodate your needs upon arrival. Please call 503-977-0275 or email info@nordicnorthwest.org to arrange further assistance.

Fredagscafé - June 2nd

Join us at 7:00 pm on Friday, June 2nd at Pour Decisions for a drink, hygge, and conversation. We will not be meeting in July or August.

Pour Decisions

8000 15th Ave NW

Seattle, WA 98117

Fredagscafé is a social event for anyone interested in Denmark or Danish language and culture. Come ‘hygge’ with us the Danish way!

Pour Decisions is in the building that was formerly the Dane, where we held Fredagscafé 2017-2019. Pour Decisions is a joint venture between Crucible Brewing and Soundbite Cider, so there is a wide variety of beer and cider on tap from both companies. There is also a small food menu and some non-alcoholic options. Read more about them on their WEBSITE.

Pour Decisions is an all-ages location.

Please RSVP so we can let the Pour Decisions staff know how many people to expect.

Save the Date - Danish American Cultural Retreat at Menucha (IN PERSON!)

Save the date for the return of in person hygge for the 2023 Danish American Cultural Retreat (DACR) September 8, 9, and 10, 2023!

We will be back at the Menucha Retreat and Conference Center in Corbett, Oregon in the late summer after three years of virtual DACR.

As more information and registration is available, this mailing list will be updated as well as the website.

Cook & Eat featuring "The Art of Making Smørrebrød"

Leave it to the Danes to elevate the open-face sandwich to an art form. In a country where understatement and simplicity reign, it makes sense that the unpretentious sandwich is embraced as a national dish. 

Begin summer with a smørrebrød demonstration and lunch together.

We all will have a hyggelig time.

- Hosted by the Portland Mount Hood Danish Sisterhood Lodge.

When: Saturday, May 13th

Time: Demonstration at 11 am, lunch at noon

Cost: $20.00 per person

Place: St. Stephens Lutheran Church at 290 West Gloucester Street, Gladstone OR

RSVP to Hanne Wagner at huisit221@gmail.com by Tuesday, May 9th.

Upper Midwest Rebild Scholarship

Upper Midwest Rebild Scholarship Corporation (a 501c3) has a scholarship for students studying in Denmark the Fall of 2023. The application deadline is May 15, 2023 and information is available at www.umrsc.org.

INFORMATIONAL MEETING WITH DANES WORLDWIDE

Danes Worldwide, in collaboration with Nordic Northwest, invites you to a free informational meeting

Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 15.00 – 18.00 at

Nordic Northwest, 8800 SW Oleson Rd., Portland

The meeting is open to all Danes, their spouses, family members or others connected to Denmark. The meeting provides a unique opportunity to get an update on rules and issues that affect many Danes living abroad. Among the topics on the agenda are the following:

·        What are the options for returning home to Denmark with a foreign spouse? (the rules for family reunification)

·        Retention of citizenship for Danish children born abroad (the 22-year-old rule)

·        Danish national pension (folkepension)

·        Purchasing real estate in Denmark

·        Danish lessons for children, young people, and adults

The meeting will take place in English.

REGISTRATION

The event is free for all participants. A Danes Worldwide membership is not required.

Please register before 13 June 2023 on the following link: https://www.danes.dk/global-danes-in-portland/

For further information on the event, please contact Lisbeth Kjersgaard at lisbeth@danes.dk.

Skovsøen, Danish Language Camp of Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, Minnesota

Summer 2023 Programs:

One-week program, June 12-17 (separate this year from other sessions; for younger villagers 7-11; an exploratory program; Tivoli theme this year!)

Adventure Day Camp, June 12-16 (runs alongside the one-week program; for ages 6-11; an exploratory program; Tivoli theme this year!)

Two-week session, June 19 - July 1 (ages 7-18; traditional Danish language immersion program)

Two-week session, July 3 - 15 (ages 7-18; traditional Danish language immersion program)

Four-week High School Credit Program, June 19 - July 15 (Grade 9-12; earn one full year of high school language credit; for beginners to advanced Danish language students)

http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/youth-languages/danish-language-village

New dean bio:

Emily Laila Helgerson begins her role as Dean of Skovsøen with the 2023 season. She has worked for the Language Villages since 2005 as a counselor, credit teacher and facilitator, business manager, kitchen helper, lifeguard and assistant dean. Laila and her family lived in Denmark for 18 months where she worked at both the Østerbro and Copenhagen International Schools.

Laila herself is the product of language immersion education since kindergarten and has taught in language immersion and International Baccalaureate schools since 2009. She holds a BA in Elementary Education and Spanish with a minor in Italian from the University of Minnesota, and a Master’s in Second Language Teaching with a focus in immersion from McGill University. She also holds Minnesota teaching licenses in Elementary Education (grades K-6) and Spanish (K-12).