Spring 2013 edition of the SLC Newsletter

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Scandinavian Cultural Center
Building a Grand
The week of April 1st was a Grand occasion
purpose of bringing a Steinway B grand
for the Scandinavian Charitable Society
piano to the Cultural Center, and to Newton
and the Scandinavian Cultural Center.
and the surrounding communities.
Resulting from the very generous loan
of a Steinway B concert-quality grand
piano by M. Steinert & Sons of Boston,
the Cultural Center hosted a week-long
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Thoughts & Prayers
musical celebration. The celebration was
the launch of a capital campaign, Be Part
of Something Grand, for the express
Ten separate performances were scheduled
over a seven day period. Twenty-two
elementary and middle school students
and one high school student from the
Newton Public Schools performed over three
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Building A Grand
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Staff Profile
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(L-R) Bill Woodard, SCSGB Director of Development, guest pianist, Paavali Jumpannen,
Bruce Hauck, and Board President, Gardi Hauck enjoy a light moment at the reception
following Mr. Jumpannen’s performance in the Nordic Hall.
We continue to create grand memories and grand adventures
as a community made up of an ever increasing circle of family
and friends.
Be Part of Something Grand, our campaign to bring a Steinway concert piano to our
Joseph Carella
Cultural Center, was a magnet drawing over five hundred people. Some of those who
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
came were family members of former residents who returned years after their loved
ones left us. In a sense it was a reunion.
A new concert piano and the future expansion project are symbolic initiatives to bring
us together “as a true community without walls.” For us to succeed we must work
together to bring our vision of cultural enrichment and community connection to a
reality; a reality that is becoming an inspiration and a catalyst for positive change in
the surrounding community.
During one of our events, a professional colleague discussed with me his vision of
creating a cultural center with housing. He has been trying for years to achieve this
objective even though he has been a significant player in the development of many
housing projects. I am confident that his experience at our community event has
become an inspiration for his next housing project.
As our Director of Development, Bill Woodard comments, “we are becoming the
little mouse that roars.”
I welcome you to be part of the “roar” and share in our enthusiasm as we expand
the quality of our Cultural Center programs for the entire community.
Be part of something grand; be part of an organization that, for one hundred years,
has maintained a thirst and hunger for doing the right thing.
I look forward to seeing you all at the annual ice cream social. ◆
A message from the Scandinavian
Charitable Society of Greater Boston
We are saddened over the tragic events that occurred in April. What had
always been a day of joy and pride on Patriot’s Day became a day of
grief and loss for all of us. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims
of the Marathon bombings and their families. We wish everyone who has
been touched by this tragedy a speedy recovery, both physically and
emotionally.
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Building a Grand
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afternoons. The students awed parents, friends and visitors
with their exceptional mastery of the piano.
On Tuesday afternoon the Center aired the film Note By Note,
the Making of Steinway L1037. This documentary, originally
shown on PBS, follows the construction of a Steinway grand
piano from the forest to the concert stage. The construction of
a new Steinway piano, according to representatives, takes
approximately a year and is done primarily by hand. The film
was followed by the second performance by the public school
students.
Tuesday evening, students from the Rivers Upper School Big
Band and three select Jazz Combos entertained an audience of
70 with a variety of jazz selections, followed by sounds of the
big band era. The latter rocked the building and was thoroughly
enjoyed by all.
Wednesday evening, baritone, Philip Lima, accompanied by
pianist, William Merrill, captivated the audience with rich
operatic selections by Mahler, Verdi and Grieg. In addition,
Mr. Lima performed several gospel hymns and Mr. Merrill
performed an interlude he has composed. The performance
concluded with Mr. Lima singing “I Have a Dream” by Lee Hoiby.
This was a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King on the 50th
anniversary of his famous address. Mr. Lima will be performing
this again on the Esplanade on August 28th.
in Chicago and on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Suzuki’s Executive
Director, Sachiko Ishihara, and two of her colleagues amused
the audience with their trio performance on the piano.
The week concluded on Sunday afternoon with a wonderful
concert of contemporary chamber music by Scandinavian
composers performed by the Walden Chamber Players.
As previously indicated, this week was an important one in
the Charitable Society’s campaign to bring a Steinway piano
to the Cultural Center. Gardi Hauck, President of the Board of
Directors pointed out that “…our mission is to provide affordable housing and assistance to elders and to support cultural
enrichment and community connections. Three interconnected
missions that support and enhance each other: residence,
culture and community.” With the addition of a high quality
instrument, the Center will be able to offer performance
opportunities for the local music community and top-notch
Truly the highlight of the week-long celebration was a special
amateur and professional concerts that will benefit and enrich
concert performed by the renowned Finnish pianist, Paavali
the lives of the residents and everyone in Newton and the
Jumppanen. Mr. Jumppanen brought the piano to life and
surrounding communities.
dazzled a full house with his magic. He kept the evening relaxed
with his humor and took time to talk about the piano and how
the character of each piano is so different. Following the
performance there was a reception in the Kaffestugan where
Mr. Jumppanen met and talked with a very appreciative audience.
Students, faculty and alumni from the Suzuki School of Newton
continued our celebration on Saturday evening with a mixture
of Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Scott Joplin. 13 year-old Anna
Larsen, a Suzuki alumna and now studying at the Boston
Conservatory of Music, returned to participate in the program. Anna has performed at Carnegie Hall, Millenium Place
We have made a good start in our quest, but we still have a
long way to go. Victoria Danberg, City of Newton Alderman,
said in her remarks following Paavali Jumppanen’s concert,
a successful completion of the campaign will greatly benefit
the City by enabling creative talent to find a home in Newton.
With your support we can do what the mother of one 4th grade
performer begged, “Bring that piano here!” To make a gift,
please visit our website at www.slcenter.org/donations and
select Piano Fund. Together, we can all Be Part of Something
Grand. ◆
Bill Woodard y Director of Development
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Building a Grand
Enjoy a week in review: [1] Paavali Jumpannen, Guest Pianist; [2] Gardi Hauck, President of the
Board of Directors; [3] Sachiko Ishihara, Executive Director of the Suzuki School of Newton;
[4] Andrew Chung, 5th Grade, Countryside Elementary School, Newton; [5] Anna Faulstich,
Scandinavian Living Center resident; [6] Steinway keypad display; [7] Pianist William Merrill and
Baritone, Philip Lima; [8] (L-R) Drew Nolan, Katie Daniel, Athenee Chan and Julia Lailler, students,
Suzuki School of Newton; [9] The loaned piano on arrival; [10] Bill Woodard, SCSGB Director of
Development, Vicki Danberg, SCSGB Board member, and Joe Carella, SCSGB Executive Director;
[11] Piano courtesy of M. Steinert & Sons, Boston; [12] The Rivers Upper School Big Band.
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Be Part of Something Grand
Join us in our campaign to bring a Steinway B concert quality
grand piano to the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Why do we
need a new piano? The answer is simple. It is highly beneficial
for the residents, the City of Newton and the surrounding
communities in the greater Boston area. With the addition
of an instrument of this quality, the Cultural Center will
become a very desirable performance venue for professional
and amateur artists, as well as for the many music schools
in our area. This will serve to enrich the lives of the residents
and everyone in and around Newton.
To make a gift, please visit our website at www.slcenter.org/
donations and select Piano Fund or return your check (made
payable to Scandinavian Charitable Society) in the enclosed
envelope. Please note Piano Fund on your check.
The Scandinavian Charitable
Society of Greater Boston
wishes to thank
the following
for making
our week-long
piano celebration
a huge success.
Pictured at right, Horace
Mann students, Nazaneen
(5th grade) and Jeneen
(2nd grade) Shokri.
Dr. & Mrs. Albert R. Frederick, Jr.
Mrs. Hanni Myers
Mrs. Bruce Hauck
Ms. Victoria Danberg
Mr. Brendan Murphy
Director of Institutional Sales, M. Steinert & Sons
Mr. Paavali Jumppanen
Pianist
Mr. Philip Lima
Baritone
Mr. William Merrill
Pianist
Thank you for your gift.
Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Mr. David J. Tierney
Director, The Rivers School Conservatory
Mr. Philippe Crettien
Director of Jazz and Jazz Ensembles
The Rivers School Conservatory
Ms. Sachiko Ishihara
Executive Director, The Suzuki School of Newton
Mr. Richard King
Fine Arts Coordinator K-8, Newton Public Schools
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An Invitation to Contribute
Renovations and New Construction
To Enhance Common and Dining Areas
This modest expansion and renovation will create
new and adapted spaces for multiple users. It is an
important investment in the future of the SLC and
the Cultural Center. The estimated project cost of
the changes is $380,000. To date $232,465 has
been raised from members of the Board
of Directors and Foundations. To complete
the campaign, we must raise $147,535 from
individuals and other sources.
Pledges may be made for up to three years. All
gifts to the Scandinavian Charitable Society of
Greater Boston are fully tax-deductible to the
extent provided by law. The SCSGB is a private,
non-profit organization under Section 501 (c)(3)
of the IRS Code.
Above: New common space with existing
entrance at right
Middle: Bird’s-eye view of new common area
Below: floor plan showing new common area
(shaded) and new balcony area to the left.
TO CONTRIBUTE: Please make checks payable to
the Scandinavian Charitable Society and return in
the enclosed envelope. You may also contribute
online at www.slcenter.org/Donations.
Thank you!
Charity can begin with the gift of Life Insurance
Even in a tough economic environment, with a little
foresight and creativity, there are many ways you can
support worthwhile endeavors and gain satisfaction
knowing you will be able to contribute for the long term.
including changing the beneficiary. While premium
payments are not tax deductible, upon your death, the
estate receives a charitable estate tax deduction for the
proceeds as allowed by law.
Regardless of your income level, you can continue to
support the Scandinavian Charitable Society of Greater
Boston (SCSGB) by donating through life insurance. For
example, whether you direct your gift to a particular fund
like the Johansen Resident Fund, the Cultural Fund, or to
the general needs of the Society as the beneficiary of your
policy, you are contributing to a worthy cause and can
benefit from potential tax deductions (as discussed below).
Donate an existing policy. If you own a policy with
coverage that is no longer needed, you may consider
donating it to the SCSGB. You could irrevocably assign or
transfer the policy to the SCSGB as owner and beneficiary.
This gift is generally not subject to gift tax, and, in most
cases, may be eligible for a charitable income tax
deduction.
There are several methods of gifting life insurance as a
charitable donation:
Designate the SCSGB as owner and beneficiary. This
benefits the Society and gives you a bonus in the form
of income tax benefits. Premiums on such a policy are
deductible to taxpayers who itemize their deductions.
Consult a tax professional for details.
Designate the SCSGB as beneficiary. As the policy owner,
you retain the right to make changes to the policy
Create a charitable remainder trust. This is a complex
planning option for donors with unproductive appreciated
assets, such as real estate. This transaction can be
structured to benefit you and your heirs and the SCSGB.
Consult an attorney or accountant for advice.
Let’s explore which approach is most effective for your
situation.
For questions or additional information, contact
Bill Woodard, Director of Development at 617-467-3176,
or email: [email protected].
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Resident Profile
The Scandinavian Living Center’s only Icelandic resident, Frank
Steffanson, was born in the capital city of Reykjavik on January
29, 1928. It was interesting to hear Frank describe this remote
and beautiful Nordic country, an island in the North Atlantic
Ocean no bigger than the size of Kentucky, with long winter
FRANK
STEFFANSON
nights and long summer days. In June, the sun sets at midnight
and rises at 3:00 a.m.
The literal translation of Reykjavik is “smoky bay,” aptly
after 7 days at sea, he arrived in New York City and
named from the steam rising from the hot springs. Ironically,
eventually in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He graduated
it is now known as a smokeless city due to its complete
from MIT with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering.
adoption of geothermal energy. Steam and hot water are
piped into homes and businesses from natural geysers
and hot springs. Its industries include farming, fishing,
aluminum and wool export.
and married his wife, Anna, in 1952, working for the State
Department as a roadway consultant. He returned to the
Boston area in 1953 with Anna, where they raised their three
Iceland has some of the most beautiful natural scenery
children, Rosa, Hilmar and Frank Jr. in South Walpole. He
in the world. One-third of the country is rock in addition
worked for the Foxboro Company, a leading manufacturer
to winding rivers, glaciers, hot springs, mountains, active
of industrial instrument controls, for the next five years,
volcanos and lava fields. It enjoys a temperate climate.
followed by the next 27 years as a Chief Engineer for the
Ironically, Frank didn’t love the weather as he describes
Bird Johnson Company which made specialty propellers for
the summers as being too cool (around 70 degrees
ships. He became an American citizen in 1958.
Fahrenheit). However, the winters are fairly mild, usually in
the low 30’s. There is a lot of snow in the mountains, but
not so much in the city. The current population of Iceland
is about 320,000, making it the least populated country in
Europe, and about 200,000 in the Greater Reykjavik area.
Frank’s Icelandic father was a master cabinet maker and
was also involved in the shipping industry. Frank’s mother
was Swedish. His sister, Leila, was four years older than
him. One of Frank’s favorite childhood memories was of
the steel erector set his father gave him at the age of 5,
with which he built replicas of the Tower of London and the
Eiffel Tower, demonstrating his building skills even back
then. A good student, Frank’s favorite subjects were math
and physics, so it seemed logical that he would apply to
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He was
accepted, but he discovered that getting to America
was going to be a challenge. Fortunately, his father’s
connections in the shipyards got him passage on a
freighter that took only 12 passengers, and in July of 1948,
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After college, he moved back to Iceland for a short time
Frank and Anna travelled extensively including trips to
England, France, Italy, Austria and Singapore. His hobbies
were anything having to do with his hands: building, wiring
and gardening. He still enjoys playing chess, especially
with Ivar Carlsen, his favorite chess partner at the Center.
After his wife passed away, he was encouraged to look into
the Scandinavian Living Center by his son, Frank, and
a social worker who thought this would be a good fit for
him. He became a resident in November 2010 and enjoys
the small size and the quaintness of the Center. What he
likes best is that “the people are friendly and uncomplicated
and no one has a chip on his or her shoulder.” That sums
up what Frank is all about himself, a genuinely nice person
with simple expectations, a positive attitude and is
appreciative of what he has. We are happy he chose the
Center as his permanent home. ◆
Carol Chudnofsky y SLC Director of Marketing
y STAFF PROFILE
Mino Teo
MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
Mino thinks that everyone on staff of the Scandinavian Living
Center is the best. He says, “It is a very welcoming place,
and the residents are great. I feel comfortable here,
and I love my job.”
We are proud to say that visitors to the Scandinavian
Mino has been
Living Center constantly mention how immaculate our
married to his
building is. The carpet always looks freshly shampooed,
wife, Yesenia, for 7 years and has an adorable 4 year old
the hardwood floors always shine, the walls and doors
daughter, Natalie. He recently invited 35 children and
always appear newly painted, the walkways and parking
40 adults to the Nordic Hall for Natalie’s birthday, where
lot are always cleared during snowstorms, and the lawn
she had a great time, especially because she has always
is continually well-maintained. If there is one person to
enjoyed coming here with her father. He says it was a
thank for this, it is our Maintenance Director, Mino Teo,
wonderful party, and he was happy to celebrate here.
whose hard work and dedication make the Center so
attractive and inviting.
Mino has worked for Heritage Healthcare Services for 14
years, the company that the Scandinavian Living Center
Mino was born in El Progresco Jutiapa, Guatemala. It is
employs for our housekeeping and maintenance needs.
a city of about one million people with a dry, temperate
He became our Maintenance Director in 2006 and is
climate averaging about 75 degrees except for the winter
admired and respected by everyone here at the Center.
months. He fondly recalls the many different kinds of
outdoor markets located throughout the city that sell
fruit, meat, fish, clothing, etc. He is one of seven children,
including 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Two currently live
here in American and the rest live in Guatemala.
He goes home to visit about once a year.
He came to the United States in 1986 because of the
opportunities here, including jobs and the ability to have
things that otherwise would be difficult for those in his
country to obtain. He settled in Virginia, where his brother
and sister were at the time, and had a number of jobs
including cooking for a restaurant called Rio Grande and
working for a television cable company. He says it was
too hot compared to his native country. He finally ended
up in Waltham, Massachusetts in 1992 where there is a
strong Guatemalan community. He went to work for his
cousin at New England Cleaning, where he still works
Mino thinks that everyone on staff of the Scandinavian
Living Center is the best. He says, “It is a very welcoming
place, and the residents are great. I feel comfortable here,
and I love my job.” He also supervises a hard-working
staff of three who help contribute to the cleanliness and
efficiency that everyone enjoys.
According to Joe Carella, “Mino is a trusted member of our
family. I know I can count on him for all matters related
to the upkeep of the building, especially in the event of an
emergency or safety issue. He never loses his cool. He is
always one step ahead of everything, and he has a great
eye for detail. Residents love him because he is responsive
to their needs and very helpful when they need something
done in their apartments. We were most fortunate the
day he started working here.”
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Carol Chudnofsky y SLC Director of Marketing
part-time and is currently a supervisor.
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THE YO-YO SHOW
A Fun-Filled Family Event
On Sunday, March 10, 120 people filled the Nordic Hall to enjoy
a special show by the “Yo-Yo People,” John and Rebecca Higby.
It was a sell-out crowd and included over 65 excited children.
The World Champion husband-wife experts, who have appeared on
David Letterman and are Guinness World Record holders, thrilled
the audience. John and Rebecca performed the basics, such as
Walk the Dog and Rock the Baby, and then they kicked up their
routine with incredible tricks and unusual props like hula hoops
and unicycles. After an exciting Grand Finale, children were given
instructions on the art of using the custom-made Duncan yo-yos
they received, compliments of the Scandinavian Living Center.
Welcome summer
at 206 Waltham Street with a
vibrant collaborative performance!
As one attendee appreciatively stated, “John and Rebecca were a
smart, playful and a completely dynamic duo. Their vaudevillianretro act was appealing to every demographic in the room, and it
was wonderful to witness a piece of ephemeral performance that
CreationDance
might, over time, slip away. Thank you for making us all smile,
A fusion of dance and music, featuring First Unitar-
family events they have attended and that it was in such a
ian Society in Newton’s sacred dance company
perfect venue.
in residence, accompanied by an ensemble of
This show is one of the many examples of how our community,
cellists led by CreationDance music advisor Nancy
made up of
Hair. Led by Helena Froelich, the CreationDance
family and
company is intergenerational and composed of a
friends,
children’s group, grades 5 to 8, and an adult group,
can come
from dedicated professionals to amateur
together in
dance lovers.
unique and
Friday, June 14 at 7:30PM
fun ways.
PHOTO: RICK MOLANDER
giggle and howl.” Many others thought it was one of the best
The Nordic Hall
at the Scandinavian Cultural Center
Coco Hauck, balancing on a giant yo-yo, assists
Rebecca and John Higby.
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Cultural Corner
Amy Keresztes y Director, Scandinavian Cultural Center
3 In February I had the pleasure of attending
the Nordic Cool Festival at the Kennedy Center
in Washington, DC. A month-long celebration of
contemporary Nordic culture, including music,
theatre, cuisine, design, architecture, and fashion, it was an extremely exciting and informative
few days. It made the appeal of the concept of
all things Nordic to Americans very clear. It was
exciting to see so much creativity and energy
under one roof. I met artists and musicians from
all over Scandinavia and engaged in dialogue
about our perceptions of our different cultures.
I came away with many ideas and contacts for
our coming seasons.
One of the best parts of working at the Cultural
Center is building a family among the many
active Scandinavian groups in the Boston area.
A look at this spring’s programs shows that not
only do these groups form an essential part of
our community life, but they also provide a
great deal of interesting and exciting cultural
programming for the Boston area.
Finlandia’s concert featuring violinist Jaakko
Kuusisto and jazz pianist Iiro Rantala brought
the house down, and they collaborated with
us again to welcome Finnish jazz guitarist Olli
Hirvonen at the Center on Sunday, April 28.
Fresh from performances at the Nordic Cool
Festival in Washington D.C. and at Scandinavia
House in New York, Olli and his quartet brought
a burst of life into our spring. Finlandia, SWEA,
Norumbega and the Boston Estonian Society all
provide wonderful events and gatherings here
and many of their events are free and open to
the public. April 22-24, we hosted four poets
travelling from Sweden on a U.S. tour at Outpost
186 in Cambridge, a Nordic radio program on MIT’s student
radio, and Harvard, attracting many students from Harvard’s
Scandinavian Studies program.
And it’s not just the Scandinavian focus that has made us
an appealing destination for the arts: the full house at
February’s stunning concert by early music ensemble
Cappella Clausura attests to the community appeal of
the Nordic Hall and our continuing quality programming.
A vibrant group exhibition by the New Art Center of Newton
was another great opportunity to welcome a beacon for the
arts in Newton into our space and the following exhibition
of Japanese paper art by Liz Horwitz has been received
with great enthusiasm.
You can read Bill Woodard’s summary of the very fine week
of concerts and events in conjunction with our Steinway
fundraising campaign. It goes without saying that a Steinway
concert piano will bring the
Cultural Center to a new
level of excellence as a
performance venue, and
Walden Chamber Players
everyone who attended our
diverse array of concerts
during that week will agree.
Special thanks goes out
to the electrifying Walden
Chamber Players, who
concluded the week with a
vigorous concert showcasing contemporary chamber
music by Scandinavian
composers. We certainly
haven’t seen the last of this
fine ensemble!
The schedule is already filling up for the fall, so keep an eye on our
website, Facebook page, and newsletter for the latest information about
upcoming events.
The Scandinavian Cultural Center would like to thank the Swedish
Council of America for their generous support of the New Wave
Swedish Poetry Tour which took
place in April. Due in large part to a
grant from the Swedish Council of
America, we were able to bring four
prominent Swedish poets to the U.S.
for a week of performances in Washington, D.C., New York, and
Cambridge, MA, culminating in a wonderful spoken word event
at Harvard University on April 24th.
Their entire tour was filmed and that footage is currently being
made into a documentary, to be distributed in Sweden and
internationally next year. www.swedishcouncil.org
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The Scandinavian Charitable Society of Greater Boston
206 WALTHAM STREET, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465 y PHONE: 617.527.6566
slcenter.org
May 2013
Dear Friends,
This is such an exciting time for the Scandinavian
Charitable Society of Greater Boston. We are
energized by new initiatives, by our enthusiastic
staff, by refreshing ideas and, as always, by our
residents who are at the heart of what we do.
The Society is looking to the future even as we
honor its venerable history.
it is our residents and families, our neighbors, or
our wider community of Greater Boston. In April,
the entire community reveled in Piano Week—a
week-long festival of musical performances by
students and professionals, made possible by
the loan of a Steinway concert piano from M.
Steinert & Sons of Boston.
Our roots go back over 100 years to the founding of the Society in 1912, and the residence has
been on this site since 1917. But we are so much
more than bricks and mortar. Our mission is to
provide affordable housing and assistance to
elders and to support cultural enrichment and
community connections--three interconnected
missions that support and enhance each other:
residence, culture and community.
Committed to this shared mission of residence,
culture and community, the Society is thriving,
and we hope that you will consider supporting
our vision in any way that you can.
While the priority of our Cultural Center is to
share both traditional and modern Nordic
culture with our community, we celebrate all
cultures. We believe that expanding our cultural
focus brings the community together—whether
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Thank you for your continued interest, and we
hope to see you at the annual Ice Cream Social
this spring.
Gardi Pedersen Hauck, President
Edited by Brooke Cabot and William K. Woodard. For comments, questions or information
contact us at 617-527-6566 or email at [email protected] or [email protected].
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