Our Events
GOLF TOURNAMENT: Course and date to be determined. See the Pictures page for a recap of last year’s tournament. CANADA DAY PICNIC: In cooperation with the Embassy and the rest of the Canadian-Norwegian community in the Oslo region, the Canadian Club plays a central role in organizing the Canada Day picnic at the Official Residence, Bygdøynesveien 15, Oslo. For many expats, this is the social highlight of the year. It is usually held on a Sunday afternoon in late June. The date for the 2010 picnic will be announced well in advance. HALLOWE'EN PARTY: Late October or early November, usually on a Sunday afternoon. Family oriented. CHRISTMAS DINNER: Early or mid-December, at the Official Residence. This is a members-only event, and a very popular one. PAST EVENTS: Here's what has taken place so far in 2010 ... Monthly "Club Nights": January 12, at Horgan's; February 13, Valentine's Dinner at D/S Louise, Aker Brygge. Information Evening: Our annual Information Evening with the Ambassador was held on Wednesday, February 10. Ambassador John Hannaford updated about 40 guests on current events and the political climate in Canada, followed by dessert and coffee. Olympic Opening Celebration: Saturday, February 13. To kick off Vancouver Winter Olympics in style, Ambassador John Hannaford and Ms Anne Lawson kindly invited all members and friends of the Canadian Club to the Official Residence on the to watch the Opening Ceremonies. The club provided a pancake breakfast, and afterwards non-Olympians of all ages participated in winter sports in the residence's spacious grounds. Here is a video of the event made by Kjell Brataas. Ski Weekend: March 5-7, at Trysil (about 2 1/2 hours from Oslo). Recap to come. And in 2009 ... Monthly "Club Nights": January 13, at Jacob Aall's, Majorstua; February 12, Valentine's Dinner at Village Tandoori Restaurant; March 12, at The Dubliner; April 15 at Fru Burum's; May 12 at Olympen; June 10 at Bottega; July 9 at Herregårdskroen, Frognerpark; August 11 at the Aker Brygge marina; September 9 at San Leandro ("Tapas Night"); October 10 at Olympen; November 12 at 3 Brødre; December 9 at Forest & Brown. Information Meeting: On January 28, 2009, Ambassador Jillian Stirk hosted the annual Information Meeting at the Official Residence. The Ambassador spoke to a gathering of over 40 about the current political situation in Canada, the Embassy's activities and Norwegian-Canadian relations. Ski Weekend: Cancelled in 2009, due to insufficient registration. We are determined to try again in 2010! Golf Tournament: Saturday, June 13, 2009, at Solum, Holmestrand. See the Pictures page for a recap. Canada Day Picnic: Sunday, June 21, 2009. In cooperation with the Embassy and the rest of the Canadian-Norwegian community in the Oslo region, the Canadian Club plays a central role in organizing the Canada Day picnic at the Official Residence, Bygdøynesveien 15, Oslo. For many expats, this is the social highlight of the year. See the Pictures page. Hallowe'en Party: Sunday, November 1, 2009, at Disen gård, Oslo. Around 30 kids and their elders enjoyed the magic of Davido and lots of fun & games. And as usual, no one went home hungry. See the Pictures page. Christmas Dinner: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at the Official Residence. Many thanks to our new Ambassador John Hannaford and Ms. Anne Lawson for being such gracious hosts and for helping us to return to the traditional sit-down dinner format. This is a members-only event, and a very popular one. |