|
|
Log in to your Member account here: |
Summer Greetings!
June is here and we are excited to celebrate Midsummer this week. There will be two opportunities to do so. On Friday June 20, 2025, you can go down to the National Mall/Sylvan Theatre in Washington DC and join the Midsummer Festival organized by the Swedish Embassy. It’s a free event and Drott Lodge will be down there to help out. There will be Swedish music on the Sylvan Theatre stage 6:30 pm – 9 pm. On Sunday June 22, 2025, we will have our traditional Midsummer celebration at Carderock Park, MD. It’s the 60th anniversary this year, so bring your picnic basket and join us under the pavilion.
Last month we spent a Sunday afternoon at IKEA, College Park, MD. We had lunch at the restaurant followed by an excellent tour throughout the store. Our guides told us about the history of IKEA, the business concept, and how they continue to change their marketing to reach customers in all walks of life. They spoke proudly about IKEA’s vision and values, and how much they enjoyed working there. After some shopping, a few of us stayed for some fika before heading home.
After Midsummer, we are taking a break from activities and will return in September with our Welcome Back dinner. We are looking forward to more exciting events in the fall. Keep checking our events sections as we add them to the calendar.
Have a Wonderful Summer! Trevlig sommar!
In Truth and Unity,
Karin Weeden
Chairman
Drott Lodge 168
Pictures from our Visit to IKEA
|
| 
|
|
Upcoming Events
|  2025 Youth Language Camp Scholarship District Lodge Pennsylvania No. 9's annual youth language camp scholarship to Concordia's Swedish Language Village has been awarded to Leyla Wilk. Congratulations, Leyla!
|
Member spotlight: Ingalill Mason
I was born in Stockholm and came to the US in 1965. I connect with dear old Sweden every summer when my husband and I go there for three months. It helps to keep my heart very Swedish. I met my husband at the mailbox! He was my American pen pal and we have been married for 60 years. I spent my glorious summers with my grand parents on Gotland and it too is in my heart. I took my occupational therapist training in Sweden where I worked before coming to the US. Here, I worked with the Woodmont Weavers, an Arlington County adult developmental program. I played on a ladies soccer team until I was 50 - when we won the Arlington County championship. I have danced with the Nordic Dancers, including once in the hallway of the Kennedy Center! Over the years, I have been involved with Drott, SWEA, and ASA. For several years, I was part of the group that made all the Princess Tortes for the SWEA bazar. Our son and daughter both live in northern Virginia. Every Christmas we assemble at our son’s home to dance around the Christmas tree. Inviting friends to share this culture. Our children, grand children and yes even great grand children all embrace this Swedishness. |
|
Follow us on Facebook: Click here
Not a member yet?Active communication is very important to grow our Drott Lodge and make a difference. If you have not signed-up yet, here is your chance to become a member in Drott Lodge. Click and Sign-up below |