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Friday, January 23
January Social - BINGO! (Monthly Social)
6:30 pm 2900 Canyon Lake Dr., Rapid City, SD - Canyon Lake Activity Center
Come and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship with lodge members as we play bingo. Bring your family and a prospective member. There will be no charge for the bingo cards but prizes will be awarded for the winners. The lodge will be providing chips and beverages along with a surprise treat that you will not want to miss. We will be holding a short business meeting to elect our 2026 Borgund Lodge Board members. Sign-up sheets will also be circulated for upcoming events and classes. |
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Monday, February 16
Spring Cooking Class (Culture Class)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 2900 Canyon Lake Dr., Rapid City, SD - Canyon Lake Activity Center
Save the date! We will be holding a Norwegian cooking class. Come and learn how to make Norwegian treats and enjoy tasting these delicacies . Further details will be announced. |
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Monday, February 23 through Monday, March 30
Spring Culture Classes (2/23/26 through 3/30/26) (Culture Class)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 2900 Canyon Lake Dr., Rapid City, SD - Canyon Lake Activity Center
We have had a great response to our Spring Culture Classes. The following classes still have room if you are interested:
* Hardanger
* Norwegian Literature Works (Giants of the Earth)
Note: Rosemaling and Woodcarving are now full, however, we do have a waiting list for the upcoming Fall Culture Classes.
If you haven't signed up yet, please do so at our January 23 Social or respond to our lodge email at info@borgundlodge.org.
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Friday, February 27
"You Can't Know Where You're Going, Until You Know Where You've Been: Growing Roots" (Monthly Social)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm 2900 Canyon Lake Dr., Rapid City, SD - Canyon Lake Activity Center
Kari Glood Kuipers and her sister will be presenting their family story of discovering Norway through their mother's drive to find Norwegian relatives and what it was like when their mother brought Norway into their lives: from their very first trip when Kari's sister was 8 and Kari was 15, to becoming family with relatives they had never known, to attending the Lillehammer Olympics, to Kari's sister meeting her husband there and bringing him to the United States and raising Norwegian children here, and to the third generation now connecting with relatives. Guests are welcome. |
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Friday, March 27
"The Voice of a Nation: Norwegian Literature" (Monthly Social)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 2900 Canyon Lake Dr., Rapid City, SD - Canyon Lake Activity Center
Ellen Glood will be sharing her interest in Norwegian literature and highlighting acclaimed authors and books she has read. Join us for an engaging exploration of Norwegian literature. Even if you are not an avid reader, you will enjoy the storytelling that Ellen will be sharing. Please bring a treat to share. Guests are welcome. |
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Friday, April 24
"My Polar Bear Experience" (Monthly Social)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 2900 Canyon Lake Dr., Rapid City, SD - Canyon Lake Activity Center
Christine Leichtnam will be presenting a program on her Polar Bear Experience trip. She has a fascinating story and photographs to share. Please bring treats to share. Guests are welcome. |
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Friday, May 15
Syttende Mai Potluck Celebration: "Stitched in Tradition: The Making of a Norwegian Bunad" (Monthly Social)
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 2900 Canyon Lake Dr., Rapid City, SD - Canyon Lake Activity Center
Come join us for our annual Syttende Mai Celebration. Set-up will be at 5:30 p.m. with our potluck starting at 6:00 p.m. Please bring a dish or dessert to share. The lodge will be providing the meat. Program: Pam Evert will be speaking on Norway's cherished traditional dress, the bunad, and the art of making Norwegian bunads. Learn about the intricate craftsmanship behind Norway's national costume, featuring delicate silver solje jewelry and detailed handwork. This presentation will explore the cultural significance of bunads, from their regional variations to their important role in celebrations such as Norway's Constitution Day (May 17). Guests are welcome. |
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Monday, September 21 through Monday, October 26
Fall Culture Classes (9/21/26 through 10/26/26) (Culture Class)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 2900 Canyon Lake Dr., Rapid City, SD - Canyon Lake Activity Center
Mark your calendars for Fall Culture Classes. Classes will be announced later. |
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Monday, November 2
Fall Cooking Class (Culture Class)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 2900 Canyon Lake Dr., Rapid City, SD - Canyon Lake Activity Center
Mark your calendar. Details to be announced. |
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