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• Annual Peasoup and Swedish Pancake Dinner & Cultural Presentation Gender Equality in Nordic Nations

  • When
    March 08, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    St Luke's Episcopal Church, 6030 Grosvenor Lane Bethesda, MD 20814

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  Annual Peasoup and Swedish Pancake dinner

  We cordially invite you to attend our annual pea soup and pancake dinner during our meeting on March 8th. Drott will be providing traditional Swedish pea soup and pancakes. We encourage members to bring a sweet treat to share for dessert. Please register in advance to assist us in determining the amount of food to prepare.
  

  Following the dinner, Drott Lodge Vice Chairman Marit Knollmueller will present a comparative overview of gender laws and progressive trends across the Nordic nations. The presentation coincides with International Women’s Day.

  Please note that March 8 marks the start of Daylight Saving Time—don’t forget to adjust your clocks accordingly.

  
  

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• Conversation with the Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Sweden-March 11, 2026

  • When
    March 11, 2026
  • Location
    Zoom

  We are pleased to formally invite you to our upcoming Wednesday Evening Get-Together, featuring a special live conversation with Jonas Wendel, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Sweden.

  On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, we will host an online interview followed by audience questions, offering a thoughtful and engaging discussion on topics of interest to the Swedish-American community and friends of Sweden.

  Wednesday Evening Get-Together

  Conversation with Jonas Wendel, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Sweden
  Wednesday, March 11, 2026
  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern Time
  Online via Zoom
  Complimentary – registration required.

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  Program Preview During the evening, we look forward to discussing: • Sweden–United States relations in today’s global context • The role of cultural diplomacy and international exchange • The Swedish-American community and heritage abroad • Audience questions and reflections We are pleased that many participants from across our District and beyond have already registered, and we look forward to welcoming an engaged and thoughtful audience. This program is open to members, friends, and anyone with an interest in Swedish culture, heritage, and international friendship. Hosted by Vasa Order of America local lodges in Washington, D.C., Cleveland, OH, and Erie, PA, the Wednesday Evening Get-Together series continues to bring together individuals who value cultural exchange and community connection. We hope you will join us for what promises to be a meaningful and timely conversation. Warm regards, Arne Dunhem, District Master Vasa District Lodge Pennsylvania No. 9 On behalf of Drott Lodge  – Washington, D.C. Nobel-Monitor Lodge – Cleveland, Ohio Svea Lodge – Erie, Pennsylvania Email:   districtmaster@vasa-districtno9.org

  
  

  District No 9. Wednesday Evening Get-Together is a Zoom-based program held on the second Wednesday every other month, featuring relaxed and engaging conversations with guests from the Swedish-American community. The series is hosted by the three local lodges in our District No. 9.

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• Business Meeting/ Easter Witches & Paskris craft

  • When
    April 12, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    St Luke's

  The April 12 meeting will be a family-friendly celebration. Children are encouraged to dress as Easter witches and can enjoy coloring Easter cards or participating in a craft activity. Adults will create table centerpieces in the form of Easter trees.

  After crafting, we’ll gather to enjoy a meal featuring traditional Easter dishes. This meeting will be held on Orthodox Easter.

  
  

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• Walpurgis

  • When
    April 25, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Woodbine MD

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• Business meeting/Norway's Swedish History

  • When
    May 17, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    St. Luke's

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• Midsummer Celebration in Carderock Park

  • When
    May 30, 2026
  • Location
    Carderock Park, MD

  
  

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