About the clubThe Finnish-American Club of Tucson, Arizona, founded in 1966, is an organization for Finns, those of Finnish descent and others interested in Finland and Finnish culture. It affords opportunities to learn about and experience the culture and language of Finland, as well as provide social activities for members and the community.
Officers
Finnish and Tucson links
Club activities | date | time | activity | place | comments/contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 25 May | 2:30 PM | Finnish film by Aki Kaurismäki |
Dove of Peace Lutheran Church 655 W Roller Coaster Rd | Finnish film Drifting Clouds. Awards: 8 wins and 1 nomination. Refreshments served. Welcome! Tervetuloa! |
| 9-14 Jun | Salolampi Finnish Language Camp: Family Week | Bemidji, MN | http://www.salolampi.org | |
| 16-21 Jun | Salolampi Free Tuition Music Camp SOIVA | Bemidji, MN | Sponsored by Finlandia Foundation. Contact http://www.finlandiafoundation.org | |
| 16-21 Jun | Salolampi Finnish Language Camp: Summer Youth Exploration Session | Bemidji, MN | Many scholarships, including our club's. Download application & info: http://www.salolampi.org | |
| 23 Jun - 5 Jul | Salolampi Finnish Language Camp: Youth Immersion | Bemidji, MN | Many scholarships, including our club's. Download application & info: http://www.salolampi.org | |
| 23 Jun - 19 Jul | Salolampi Finnish Language Camp: High School Credit | Bemidji, MN | Many scholarships, including our club's. Download application & info: http://www.salolampi.org | |
| Sat 28 Jun | 6 PM | Juhannus (Midsummer Day) |
Dove of Peace Lutheran Church patio 655 W Roller Coaster Rd | |
| 7-19 Jul | Salolampi Finnish Language Camp: Youth Immersion | Bemidji, MN | Many scholarships, including our club's. Download application & info: http://www.salolampi.org | |
| 23-27 Jul | FinnFest 2008 | Duluth, MN | FinnFest USA 2008 | |
| 6-12 Sep | Salolampi Finnish Language Camp: Fall Adult Week | Bemidji, MN | http://www.salolampi.org | |
| Sat 4 Oct | Fall meeting | |||
| Sat 6 Dec | Nordic Fair | |||
| Sat 13 Dec | Pikkujoulu |
Dove of Peace Lutheran Church 655 W Roller Coaster Rd | ||
| Intermediate Finnish language study group | For time and place, please contact Richard Nylund, 885 3194. |
Club Officers | President | Sinikka García, (520)742-0266, e-mail: sinikka@flash.net |
| Vice-president | John Hensala, (520)577-2231, e-mail: jnjhensala@comcast.net |
| Secretary | Renee Nelson, (520)293-3750, e-mail: renenels@comcast.net |
| Treasurer | Joel Wasti, (520)780-7966, e-mail: jwasti@comcast.net |
| Newsletter |
Paula Salonen, (520)891-8687,
e-mail: paula.salonen@gmail.com |
| Hospitality |
Pirjo Zirkle, (520)648-5148,
e-mail: azpirjo@aol.com Loretta Norman, (520)743-4300, e-mail: iamsawbusy@mans.com |
| Membership | Jim Wesanen, (520)748-7582, e-mail: jewesanen@earthlink.net |
| Sunshine | Lillian Pahl, (520)297-7736 |
Finnish and Tucson Links