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Drott Lodge #168 Vasa Order of America. Fostering Scandinavian culture and traditions in the greater Washington, DC area.

10/25/2026

On Sunday November 15, 2026 join us for a “Swedish Swap” and enjoy a presentation on Nordic Design!

Date: Sunday, November 15

Time: Set-up at 1pm, Business Meeting 1:45 PM, Scandinavian Design Presentation and Nordic Swap at 3PM

Location: St Luke's Episcopal Church 6030 Grosvenor Lane Bethesda, MD

Our cultural program will include a Swedish design slide show by Alison Bennett and members will participate in Swedish Swap! One person’s treasure could be your next favorite find! Join the fun at our Swedish Swap, where we’ll give pre-loved treasures a new home! It’s a wonderful way to share, discover something special, and enjoy a little Swedish-inspired community fun.

Here’s how it works:

Bring & Browse: Drop off your items and explore the treasures before the business meeting.
Fika & Find: During our Fika break, choose a special treasure to take home!
Share the Joy: Give your gently loved items a second life.
A few simple guidelines:

Bring clean, gently used items in good condition.
Bring only items you’re happy to part with and give away.
Come ready to browse, share, connect, and maybe discover your next favorite thing! You never know what treasures you’ll find when we swap together!
Register Here: https://www.drott-lodge.org/event-6811335

10/20/2026

Our final Sewing Circle before the bazaar season kicks in. Our team has been extremely productive and we have lots of beautiful items to sell next month. Thank you to Eva, Linda and Susan for joining me last Saturday. We worked, had fun, lunch and fika. See some of our finished products in the pictures.

10/14/2026

Please join Pennsylvania District 9, Vasa Order of America this evening for:
Swedes In Cleveland - A Brief History

Our guest presenter, Bo Carlsson, will take us on a journey through the history of Swedish immigration to Cleveland, exploring the Swedish community's development and its contributions to the growth of the city.

October 14, 2026
7:00–8:00 PM Eastern Time
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84751037130?pwd=XlgC9Y5Pkth2f2KPzcnQd9hf1iIWtH.1

10/12/2026

Yesterday afternoon we enjoyed an amazing performance by Cliff and Kerstin Gaddy. The lyrics were by Swedish poet, author and composer Dan Andersson (1888-1920). Cliff played the baritone ukulele, while Kerstin brought the harmonica to life. Their music beautifully blended Dan’s stories and insights. The lyrics captured the struggles of his time in Dalarna, touching on themes of nature, loneliness, and longing. We heard songs that reflected the working man's life in the forest, filled with sorrow, alongside upbeat tunes that lifted our spirits, reminding us to celebrate life with music, food, and joy!

10/05/2026

A Musical Journey: Dan Andersson Concert & Poetry
Date: Sunday October 11, 2026
Time: Business Meeting at 1:45, performance starts at 3pm, after refreshments
Location: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church: 6030 Grosvenor Lane Bethesda, MD
This event is free, but registration is required: https://www.drott-lodge.org/event-6791535

Come join Drott Lodge for an afternoon of Swedish music, poetry, and stories from the heart of Dalarna!
Experience six beautiful poems by Dan Andersson (1888–1920), one of Sweden’s most beloved poets, brought to life through music and performance.
Performed in Swedish with spoken commentary in English, the program offers a glimpse into the people, landscapes, and everyday life of Dalarna at the turn of the 20th century. Andersson’s poetry has remained popular for more than a century, inspiring generations of musicians to create new settings and interpretations of his work.
The performance features Cliff Gaddy on vocals and baritone ukulele and Kerstin Gaddy on harmonica. Both are members of Washington’s Nordic folk music ensemble, Spelmanslag, and have performed together as a duo throughout the Washington region as well as in Sweden and Finland.
Come enjoy an afternoon of Swedish poetry, music, and Dalarna — and discover why Dan Andersson’s words continue to resonate today!
We hope you’ll join us for this special musical journey.

09/29/2026

Drott Lodge Delegates and District Officers attended the 61st biennial Pennsylvania District 9, Vasa Order of America Convention in Erie, PA this weekend. A fabulous weekend of ceremony and celebrations. Congratulations to former District Master, Arne Dunhem, and incoming Vice District Master, Karin Weeden! Marit Knollmeuller, Emma Hedman, Eva Dunhem, Kathy Olson, and Ashley Mullinax were all elected on the 2026-2028 slate of District Officers!

09/17/2026

A large turnout for our Welcome Back Potluck! We initiated 3 new Drott Lodge Members and awarded Dancia her 40-year anniversary pin! Chairman, Karin Weeden, was also awarded the Past Chairman by Degree jewel. Congratulations!

Following the business meeting, members enjoyed a delicious potluck with an array of Scandinavian dishes, and our Tomtar & Troll Children’s group made their own rune stones!

09/16/2026

Several members of Drott Lodge attended a reading by Sámi author of her debut novel “The Home of the Drowned” last night at . First published in 2024 as “Far inte till havet,” it was recently translated into English by Elizabeth Clark Wessel and published by .

09/12/2026

Come join us tomorrow for the Welcome Back potluck! We’ll supply the ham, smoked salmon, and meatballs. If your last name starts with A to G, bring a dessert to share; H to M, a salad or appetizer; N to Z, a side dish. Vi ses!

09/11/2026

Come join us for our first Drott Lodge 168, Vasa Order of America book club after summer break! We’ll be discussing the first volume of Vilhelm Moberg’s 4-volume epic about Karl Oskar and Kristina’s emigration from the hardships of southern Sweden to the promise of prosperity in Minnesota in 1850.

We’ll meet in-person at All Day Restaurant & Specialty Coffee • Java Nation in North Bethesda.

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