Welcome to Loyal Lodge 252 located in St. James, NY. We hope you can join us for our next adventure. If you are Scandinavian by heritage or interest, you are welcome to come for a visit and see for yourself who we are. We meet at Norway Hall, pictured above, at 201 Seventh Street, St. James, NY 11780. Use the Contact Us link above for directions.

Last Meeting

We last met on Friday, October 3^rd at 6:30pm for a delicious Labskous and Hot Dogs followed by our meeting. At th meeting we discussed various topics including the successful Bazaar event. The meeting was followed by a desert.

Next Meeting

The next meeting will be Sunday, November 9^th at 1:00pm. Following the meeting we will be treated to a dance festival by the Norwegian Dance Group. Bring a friend and reserve your place at our table for our annual Thanksgiving Day Feast. Call by Wednesday, November 1^st at (631) 584-7510 and leave a message.

Saturday, September 27^th was our annual Scandinavian Bazaar back at our own Norway Hall at 201 Seventh Street in St. James.

Also at our Bazaar was an extra special showcase of a Viking Encampment. We saw some real members of “The Clan of The Raven” in a typical Vikings camping site. But, for some strange reason, they understand and could speak English! So we asked them “Who was the first European person to set foot in North America?” We heard them talk endlessly about Leif Eriksen. Again we asked “What does it mean to go Berserking?” and were greeted by some terrifying screems and raised weapons. Then we asked “Why are there no ‘Family’ names in Iceland?” In their answer they said the Icelanders still practice the “OLD” custom of calling the children by the name of the father. So Leif Eriksen was the son of Erik the Red. See their website to see the treat that awaits! ClanOfTRheRaven.net.

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Upcoming Events

November 7 ~ “The Annual Thanksgiving dinner will be held at 6:30pm on Friday, Nov. 7th prior to the Lodge meeting. Roasted turkey breasts with gravy and turkey wannabe Costco chickens will be served. Attendees can either bring a side or pay $10. Lodge beverages will be available at no additional cost. RSVP to Leif Easterson by Wednesday, November 5th if you’re planning to attend and what sides you will be bringing or if prefer to pay $10. Call 631 637-2369 or e-mail at eastersonle@gmail.com. Our regular monthly Business Meeting will be held following our dinner, at 7:30PM in the main hall. Topics to be discussed include committee reports, our first Family Film Night held on October 17, our upcoming “December Glogg Party” (December 6), financial reports, the Scandinavian Dance Group on Sunday, November 9 that 2:00PM, further calendar updates, communication (both lodge related and Zone), Newsletter updates and lodge beautification/corporation efforts.

November 9 – Sorry to say that this event has had to be postponed to a date yet to be decided. – Stay tuned for further information. Loyal Lodge entertained by the Norwegian Dancers + bring Smithtown Food (President Bob Johnson was a folk dancer for 50 years and knows about the time and effort they give). Let’s give them a Loyal welcome with a full house to show our appreciation.

December 6 ~ Glögg Party at 5:30 and the meeting has been cancelled since we will be enjoying too much Glögg. Glögg, which means glowing ember, is a Scandinavian drink traditionally made with red wine and spiced with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, orange peel, raisins and almonds. Non-alcoholic gløgg is the most common type consumed in Norway today. You can buy ready-mixed glögg in stores all over Norway during the holiday season.

Recent Events

On October 9, at Pier 16, in the presence of H.R.H The Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, this 21st century Restauration concluded the historic journey and docked amid an outdoor celebration of Norwegian cultural heritage. The event featured performances by Norwegian pop star Astrid S and the Ragnhild Hemsing Trio, literature events at McNally Jackson, Norwegian delicacies to sample, and opportunities to meet the ship’s crew. York