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 60^th 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