Anne Grimdalen Lodge #34
Anne Grimdalen
(1899–1961)
Founded: February 22, 1987, Cupertino, CA
Meeting Details
When: Second Saturday of month at 10:00 am (No July meeting)
Where: SunnyView Senior Residence, Plum Rm. 22245, Cupertino Road, Cupertino, CA
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Located in the San Francisco’s South Bay Area, our members come from San Jose, Los Altos, Saratoga, Los Gatos, and Fremont in the East Bay. Social time with coffee and treats begins at 9:30 A.M., the business meeting begins at 10:00 A.M., followed by the heritage program. Guest speakers and some of our members bring their expertise and love of Nordic culture, enriching our knowledge and ties to our Scandinavian roots. One of our members is an expert in Rosemaling Art and teaches classes which lodge sisters attend. Another member leads a group learning Norwegian language. We have a collection of fiction and non fiction books about Norway available for members. Members say what they value most about the lodge are the friendships that result from their association with sisters of shared Norwegian heritage.
Anne Grimdalen Board and Members
Recent Programs
*Rosemaling art in Norway
*Life and art of Anne Grimdalen
*History, collection of Dala Horses
*Norwegian Stave Churches
*Book Discussion - Searching for Nora, by Wendy Swallow
*Felted wool craft, making felted soap
*Zoom tour - Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum
*Vesterheim Program-Norwegian Silver
•Bergen area Bunad
*Craft day to prepare for Julebutikk
*Bell Ringers Musical Program
*Lunch and shopping at IKEA
November Butikk
Lodge Highlights
*January - installation of Officers and an overview of upcoming programs.
*February - Anniversary celebration of the Lodge’s 1987 beginning.
*May - Celebration of Norwegian Constitution Day - *August - Potluck picnic social
*October - Finalizing butikk preparations. Lunch and shopping at IKEA
*November - Butikk fundraiser, selling handcrafted Norwegian items and American holiday decor.
*December - Sons of Norway Lutefisk Dinner. Lodge lunch and musical program
December Luncheon
Lodge's Name
The lodge was named for a noted sculptress Anne Grimdalen, born in 1899 in the Telemark region of Norway. She is most famous for the three colossal sculptures which decorate the facade of the Oslo City hall and figures on the large fountain adjacent to that site. In addition to her sculptures based on historic themes, her figures of animals and Norwegian people are famous and well-loved.