Welcome! – The Scandinavian Centre is a Cultural Community Hall located in NW Calgary. Our Hall Rentals are available to the public for Wedding Receptions and private Events. We provide a facility for our Internal Scandinavian / Nordic Groups from Finland, Iceland, Norway & Sweden to meet and provide their cultural activities and events. The Scandinavian Cultural Society hosts events such as the Annual Scandinavian Choir Concerts, Stampede Breakfast and Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar.
Srs Yoga @ Scan Centre
PROGRAM Tuesdays Current session ends June 25, 2024 - Restarts August 20, 2024 Free Yoga for Seniors @ Scan Centre - Tuesdays 10 am - 11 am - requires registration. Coffee, Cookies and Conversation to follow. All seniors 60 years + are welcome to participate one day per week - limited to a max 30 persons / class. Participants need to Register by email before attending a class to confirm if space is available. CLASS IS FULL with a waiting list of 6 + seniors. Registration includes confirming your name and contact information. Also include dates you will be away [...]
2024 Scandinavian Spring Choir Concert
Friday May 3, 2024 - 7:00 pm @ the Scandinavian Centre, 739 - 20th Ave NW - Tickets $10 @ Scandinavian Centre Office or at the door if not sold out, Under 16 Free - Call 403 284-2610 or email scanctr@telus.net for further info.
2024 Sons of Norway Syttende May Celebrations @ Scandinavian Centre
Syttende mai: Details and costs to be confirmed by Sons of Norway Friday May 17th. Parade and games from 5-6 p.m., supper and program beginning at 6 p.m. The picnic-style supper is $15 per person or 2/$25, and free for under age 12. Please let us know by May 10th if you'd like supper. For more information e-mail secretary@sofncalgary.ca
2024 Swedish Varmiddag Dinner, Bus Tour & Midsummer
Sat April 27, 2024 - Varmiddag Spring Dinner to celebrate Valborgmassoafton/Walpurgis! Cocktails 6 pm, Dinner 7 pm @ Danish Canadian Club - Adults $25, Children $20 Sat May 4, 2024 - Swedish Society Bus Tour - Red Deer & Area - $40 Contact Ros-Mare 403 275-3551 Sat June 22?, 2024 - Midsummer Event - Saturday June ? EVENT Date and Details to be confirmed - Saturday June ? at 2:00 pm @ Ersson's Ranch in High River - Maypole Raising Coffee served at 3 pm before raising the Maypole. Please bring Pot Luck Supper- South Calgary bring a meat and [...]
Scandinavian Adult Choir – 2024
Fall Session starts Wednesdays - September 4, 2024 ends December 6, 2024 If you like to sing, come and join our Scandinavian Choir. Learn Nordic folk music and pronunciation at Wednesday practices from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Scandinavian Centre. Christmas and Spring concerts offer opportunities for solo and small group performances in addition to choir presentations. E-mail scanctr@telus.net or call Alison at 403-283-1299 for more information.
Youth Choir (8-14 yrs old)
Fall Session Starts Wednesday, September 11, 2024 to December 6, 2024 (Dates to be confirmed) Winter Session Starts Wednesday, January 8, 2025 to May 2, 2025 (Dates to be confirmed) Youth Choir for 8 - 14 year olds. Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm in 2 sessions from Sept to Dec and Jan to May. Here is a fun way to learn to sing, meet people, gain confidence and earn the admiration of parents and family. Scandinavian Centre 739-20th Ave NW T2M 1E2. Minimal cost - sponsored by the Scandinavian Cultural Society. Pianist and Director will lead the choir and teach/promote basic choral [...]
2024 Annual General Meetings – Monday February 24, 2025
NOTE AGM'S CHANGED TO DAYTIME 1 pm AGM - Calgary Scandinavian Centre Co-Op Ltd. - 1 pm Monday February 24, 2025 1 Vote per Shareholder AGM - Scandinavian Cultural Society of Calgary - 2 pm Monday February 24, 2025 1 Vote per Membership Masks are Mandatory and may only be removed when seated and physically distanced Coffee and refreshments will be served
2024 Scandinavian Christmas Market & Bake Sale
November 10, 2024 - Second Sunday in November 10:30 am - 3:00 pm @ Scan Centre 739 - 20th Ave NW Admission $1.00 CASH - please try to bring a loonie to speed up access - for more info - email scanctr@telus.net A wide variety of unique homemade baking, handmade & Scandinavian crafts, toys, woodworking, knitting, painting, dolls, cards, jewellery, pottery and much more! Some vendors accept (CASH or Cheque) only - especially on baking - some vendors have the square for CREDIT CARDS. There is a ATM at a convenience store a few blocks west on 20th Ave or [...]
2024 Scandinavian Christmas Choir Concert
Christmas Choir Concert with Adult & Youth Choir - Friday, December 6, 2024 - 7:00 pm @ Scandinavian Centre. Tickets $10 CASH at the Door. (Door opens at 6:30 pm) no charge for Children, however they need a (free) ticket for Hall Capacity Reasons. Doors open at 6:30 pm General Admission Seating. Explore Nordic Culture with an entertaining evening of songs including coffee and a taste some Traditional Scandinavian Christmas Treats.
Internal Group Links
Calgary Finlandia Cultural Association
Leif Eiriksson Icelandic Club of Calgary
Leif Eiriksson Icelandic Club of Calgary FB Group
Nordic Folkdance Society of Calgary