We meet the FIRST SATURDAY
of each
month at 1:00 p.m.
in the Bob Buster Room
at the JANET GOESKE CENTER
5257 Sierra Street, Riverside, Ca 92504
About BALTIC LODGE and
the VASA ORDER OF AMERICA
Baltic Lodge in Riverside is one of 16 Vasa Lodges in Southern
California representing the Pacific
Southwest District Lodge, which celebrates its 100t anniversary
in 2014.
We
have monthly social get-togethers and arrange carpool trips to
Scandinavian events in Southern California
Every year, we celebrate Scandinavian Spring, Midsummer and
Autumn Festivals at Vasa Park in Agoura Hills. We also arrange
carpool trips to Scandinavian events at the International
Cottages in Balboa Park, San Diego, and other Scandinavian
events in Southern California.
The Vasa Order offers a
wide variety of activities for all ages, including:
Traditional Scandinavian holiday celebrations
Help to trace your Scandinavian ancestors
Folk dancing
Scholarships and student loans for people of all ages
Cultural and social programs
Parties featuring Scandinavian foods
Youth activities and children’s clubs, including an annual
Viking Village for children in Vasa ParkI
Trips to Scandinavian events
Participation in international festivals
If you are of
Scandinavian descent, the Vasa Order gives you a unique
opportunity to get in touch with your cultural heritage and
ancestry.
But you don't have
to be of Scandinavian ancestry to join the Vasa Order. Anybody
with an interest in the Scandinavian culture, traditions and
language is welcome to join our circle of friends.
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